1989 03 284306
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
March 28,1989
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,David Chandler,Roger Biallas,Bill Frederick-
son,Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES;Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 14 be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CHECKS ISSUED
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bills and checks issued be ap
proved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from
voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW
42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW
42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to
the City Council.
The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted
upon said list for the Council meeting of March 14,1989 for the funds listed
below are approved in the amount of $375,679.64 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $6,985.41
STREET 74.34
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.20
CONVENTION CENTER 10,083.66
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,227.24
1985 B0NDS/ULID3 33,949.62
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 14,814.02
W/S LEASES 770.58
SANITATION FUND 17.11
ACCIDENT INSURANCE 197.05
CENTRAL SERVICES 9,718.81
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 97.77
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,161.27
TOTAL $92,606.08
The payroll issued on March 17,1989,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by checks 61167 through 61293 in the amount of $126,413.56.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Easement -Grimsley:A resolution was presented which /O/S
accepts an easement from James and Virginia Grimsley and Glen and Migon Grims
ley for a water line from Well 29 to Moses Lake Industries.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Peterson:A resolution was presented which /J/J
accepts an easement from Larry and Lorrayne Peterson for the interceptor from
Basin Homes to Edgewater.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Peterson:A resolution was presented which /0/>J3
accepts an easement from Eric and Catherine Peterson for the interceptor from
Basin Homes to Edgewater.
Agreement -Lion's Club Fireworks:Authorization was requested for the City /03s>
Manager to sign an agreement with the Lion's Club for the fireworks show on
July 4.The city would pay the Lion's Club $5,000 for putting on the fire
works show.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,secon
ded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
JANITORIAL CONTRACT
Two bids were received for the 1989 Janitorial Contract which includes general /&/(*
cleaning and Alternate A for floor care and Alternate B for ceramic wall
tiles.Staff recommended the bid be awarded to STEP Industries.
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There was some discussion about the contract.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bid,including Alternates A and B,
be awarded to STEP Industries,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed
unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
\l GRANT COUNTY 5 FIRE DISTRICT -CITY SEWER
The land where Grant County 5 Fire District is located is contiguous to the f~*\
city limits and they wish to connect to city sewer without annexing their |
property to the city.!
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that under current city policy it
would be difficult to allow the extension of city sewer to contiguous land
without annexation.He felt that the policy would have to be changed to ac
commodate such a request.
There was some discussion on the request.
Mr.Chandler pointed out that there is no disadvantage or cost to the fire
district for annexing into the city.
Mr.Frederickson did not see any problem with allowing the request since the
fire district is a non-profit public entity.
Mr.Johnson stated that the fire district's objection to annexing was that the
people around them would have to annex and that is not correct.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request to extend city water and
sewer without annexing to the city be denied,seconded by Mr.Chandler and
passed with Mr.Johnson,Mr.Biallas,Mr.Rimple,and Mr.Chandler in favor
and Mr.Edwards,Mr.Frederickson,and Mr.Reese opposed.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS r^I
ULID3 - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -ORDINANCE - 2ND READING
The ordinance was presented which sets the final assessment roll for ULID 3.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of
Utility Local Improvement District No.3 which has been created and es
tablished for the purpose of paying a part of the cost of improving Laguna
Drive by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer system and appurtenances
which connects to existing sanitary sewer at Laguna Drive and Sage Road,a ^»
lift station and appurtenances,force main,and sewer side laterals;and to QJ
improve Lakeside Drive at Lots 12 and 13,Kolar Key Addition by constructing ^
and installing a sanitary sewer system and appurtenances which connects to ,*
existing sanitary sewer in Lakeside Drive adjacent to Lots 12 and 13,Kolar y~
Key Addition in the City of Moses Lake as provided by Ordinance No.1339,and CD
levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,^sj
parcels of land and other property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -AMEND BUSINESS LICENSES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the licensing regulations to allow for
the licensing of all types of businesses in the city whether there is a perma
nent office in the city or not.
The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Licensing -Permanent Locations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,
and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PENHALLURICK ZONE CHANGE -ORDINANCE - 1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for a zone change of Tax #5900 and
Lots 2,3,and 4 of Lakeview Terrace Unit 1 Addition,Block 13 from R-1,Sin
gle Family Residential,to R-3,Multi-family Residential.The Planning Com
mission recommended to the Council that the zone change request be granted.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was
read by title only.
^J Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson.
Mr.Biallas objected to the rezone since no specific proposal has been deter
mined for the area.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that this zone change would provide for a buffer zone
between the existing R-1 and C-2.He did not feel the land would be conducive
to R-1 development.
Mr.Chandler pointed out that the only reason the adjacent property owners did
not want the rezone was that it would block their view and that is not a valid
reason to object to a rezone.
The motion passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Biallas opposed.
OAKLEY SIGN -APPEAL
Gene Oakley has appealed a decision of the Planning Commission to deny his /OAO
request to use an off-premises portable electronic reader board sign.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that a study session will be held with the Planning
Commission in April to discuss the proposed new sign ordinance.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the appeal be tabled until after the
study session with the Planning Commission on April 18,seconded by Mr.Chan
dler,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LAKESIDE DISPOSAL CONTRACT
The proposed contract between the city and Lakeside Disposal for garbage col
lection was presented and authorization was requested for the City Manager to
sign the contract.
Rebecca Hutsell,1207 Arnold,expressed her interest in seeing a recycling
program established in the city and requested that the Council not enter into
an agreement for garbage collection until after the legislature acts on HB
1679.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AWC has suggested that the
cities oppose this legislation in its current form since it is not in the best
interests of the cities.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign
the contract,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Frederickson
opposed.
ANIMAL CONTROL -CATS
City staff has been attempting to mediate a problem between two neighbors over /c/P-
a cat problem.There is no city ordinance to control cats running at large.
Mrs.Trembly requested the City Council to adopt a cat control ordinance due
to the difficulty she feels she is experiencing with regard to cats running at
large.
Mr.DeLong commented that this discussion was was a result of a personal prob
lem between neighbors.
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There was some discussion by the Council and it was determined to take the
matter under advisement.
STEP MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
A maintenance contract with STEP for litter control and restroom cleaning was
presented.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign
the agreement,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CARGO CONTAINER ORDINANCES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the proposed amendments to the
regulations on the cargo containers.The amendments remove all railroad cars
and cabooses as something that is allowed and car,truck,or van bodies or
parts of bodies are specifically prohibited from being used as storage facili
ties in al1 zones.
Mr.Biallas suggested that the storage facilities be required to be a minimum
size of 8'x 20'or 160 square feet;limit it to one per business;and insti
gate a penalty for anyone that uses a container after they are notified that
they can not use it and they have not been granted a conditional use permit.
Mr.Frederickson suggested that a time limit be set for complete removal of
the storage containers.
Mr.Chandler also felt they should be prohibited.
It was the consensus of the Council that the problem be discussed at the Coun
cil retreat.r~
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CENSUS j
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the Bureau of the
Census concerning the 1988 Dress Rehearsal census which shows that the city's
population has increased slightly.
STATE PARK
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that if the city is still interested ^
in a long term lease for the State Park,the city needs to send a letter to ZZ.
the State Parks and Recreation Commission.That letter would be considered at UJ
their meeting in May in Goldendale.C_
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Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the City Manager be authorized to make ^q
a proposal to the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into a long •
term lease for the State Park,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed ^
unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:40 p.m.and the Council met in an ex
ecutive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at
11 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was^ad-
journed at 11 p.m.
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