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1989 05 23J 4318 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE May 23,1989 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Bill Frederick- son,Bill Reese,and Charles Edwards Absent: Norman Johnson MINUTES:Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 9 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstain ing from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to A & H Printers. ^f Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW^1 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW J~]42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to CM the City Cpuncil. PTl Claims:The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council ^and noted upon said list for the Council meeting of May 23,1989 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $263,006.12 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $20,159.71 STREET 16,307.64 ARTERIAL STREET 8,540.38 EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.20 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 12,380.00 CONVENTION CENTER 1,426.78 S STREET IMPROVEMENT 18,900.71 WATER/SEWER FUND 17,141.55 1985 B0NDS/ULID3 26,327.93 1985 B0NDS/ULID4 13,656.82 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 73,115.76 W/S LEASES 770.57 SANITATION FUND 14,046.82 CENTRAL SERVICES 9,065.14 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 4.68 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,721.78 LID #53 15,092.50 LID #56 5.939.15 TOTAL $263,006.12 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of $1,464.02 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $ 189.55 WATER/SEWER FUND 20.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 1.254.47 I TOTAL $1,464.02 Payroll:The payroll issued on May 12,1989,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 61752 through 61888 in the amount of $129,052.51. Checks:Checks 20797 through 20800 issued on April 24,1989;checks 20897 through 20901 and checks 20905 through 21024 issued on May 10,1989 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on May 23,1989 in the total amount of $251,895.14. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None 103 f 1017 4319 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 23,1989 II.CONSENT AGENDA Request to Display Fireworks -Spring Festival Committee:The Moses Lake Spring Festival Committee has requested permission to display fireworks on May 28,1989 during the Spring Festival at McCosh Park. Resolution -Declaring Property Surplus:A resolution was presented which declares certain property as surplus. ,a/2/Resolutions -Accept Easement/Deed -Collop:Resolutions were presented whichI"D'l/O accepted a quitclaim deed and an easement from Robert Collop which will •'f*facilitate the construction of street and sidewalk for Laguna Drive. f2 Resolutions -Accept Easements -Fraunfelder/Muecke Trust:Resolutions were )0'->presented which accepted easements from Annelise Fraunfelder and Edward C. Muecke/Bank of California which will facilitate the construction of the Basin Homes Interceptor. ljj-2 Resolutions -Accept Easements -Leonard/Welcome:Resolutions were presented 'u which accepted easements from L.A.Leonard and Mrs.Jack Welcome which will facilitate the construction of the Basin Homes Interceptor. \yf[p Basin Homes LID -State Revolving Fund Loan:Authorization was requested for '^the City Manager to sign the State Revolving Fund Loan application.The funds would be used for the construction of the Basin Homes sewer system. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS LAGUNA DRIVE/SEVENTH AVENUE (LID 56)STREET PROJECT /•^•/S'Staff recommended the bid for the Laguna Drive/Seventh Avenue (LID 56)Street Project be awarded to Marchand Construction as the low bidder. Action Taken: Mr. Edwards moved that Marchand Construction be awarded the bid for the Laguna Drive/Seventh Avenue (LID 56)Street Project,seconded by Mr. Frederickson,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that staff be directed to negotiate a change order with the low bidder and bring it back to Council for final approval if it is over $5,000,with the city to pay the cost,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and passed unanimously. /Itl*ULID #4 -BASIN HOMES Staff recommended the bid for ULID #4,Basin Homes sewer project,be awarded to Bowen Brothers Construction as the low bidder. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that Bowen Brothers Construction be awarded the bid for the Basin Homes sewer project,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS - None V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ,,*•*ORDINANCE -AMEND BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which amends the Burglar Alarm System ordinance by repealing the requirement to obtain a permit and increasing the fee for a third false alarm from $25 to $50.The permit has never been required and the fees never raised since the ordinance was first adopted ten years ago. The ordinance amending Chapter 8.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Burglar Alarm Systems"was read by title only. m u 4320 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 May 23,1989 Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the summary for publication be approved and the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -LOITERING -DRUG RELATED ACTIVITIES - 1ST READING An ordinance was presented which creates Chapter 8.36 of the Moses Lake //^J Municipal Code which prohibits loitering for the purpose of engaging in drug related activity. The ordinance creating Chapter 8.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Loitering -Drug Related Activity was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that this ordinance is being pre sented at the request of the Police Chief.It would be used as a tool by the Police Department to help control the drug problem. ^.There was considerable discussion by the Council and it was requested that the^1 standard operating procedure be brought back to the City Council. CVJ Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be adopted on a first "3 reading,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed. CD^RESOLUTION -RECONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS -BROADWAY A resolution was presented which directs the reconstruction of sidewalk along ,j)j-/s'-^ Broadway Avenue from Alder Street to Beech Street and along Division,Ash,and ' Beech for those properties which also front on Broadway. The resolution directing reconstruction of sidewalk located on and abutting property legally described as Neppel Plat,Block F,Lots 6-12;Block G,Lots i 1-12 and the westerly five feet (5')of the vacated portion of Division Street adjacent to Lot 1;and Block H as they front on Broadway Avenue,Lots 1 J -4 of Block 21 as they front on Broadway Avenue,lot 1 of Block 21 as it fronts on Division Street,Lots 1 -12 of Block 26 as they front on Broadway Avenue,Lot 1 of Block 26 as it fronts on Division Street,Lot 12 of Block 26 as it fronts on Ash Street,Lots 1 -12 of Block 31 as they front on Broadway, the south fifty feet (50')of Lot 1 of Block 31 as it fronts on Division,and Lot 12 of Block 31 as it fronts on Beech Street and setting a date for a public hearing on the assessment roll was read by title only. Mary Shinn stated that because of the sewer repair and the state resurfacing of Broadway there has been a decrease in revenue to the businesses in this area due to the lack of parking and access.She requested the Council expedite the sidewalk repair project as much as possible in order to regain parking on Broadway as soon as possible. Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that the state will start paving after the Spring Festival.The state will put in new curbs and parking will be restored as soon as possible.Disruption caused by putting in pavers is minimal and lasts about 2 days for a business. Don Roberts,owner of property on Beech and Broadway,admitted that some of his sidewalk may need repair but he is opposed to being forced to repair it. Bill Tracy also objected to being forced to put in new pavers. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted with the public hearing set for June 13,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimous ly. RESOLUTION -EXECUTE DEED - U. S.DEPT.OF INTERIOR A resolution was presented which authorizes the City Manager to execute a /&VO dedication deed from the United States government for property in the Westlake area.This property would be leased to an individual for development into a 9 hole,par 3 golf course. 4321 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 May 23,1989 The resolution authorizing execution of a dedication deed from the United States was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted with the deed being executed subject to an appropriate lease arrangement being negotiated between the developer and the city,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed r_ unanimously.[ VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None j VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ^PARKS -PADDLE BOATS Marcena Walraven is requesting permission to operate a paddle boat concession in the city parks.The Park and Recreation Commission was in favor of the project with the following stipulations: 1.Police litter that accumulates as a result of the concession as it accumulates or as soon as is practical. 2.The concession area must be kept neat,clean,and orderly with only items directly associated with the rental to be visible to the public. 3.Any signing must meet city sign ordinance requirements,with all signs being done in good taste with a professional appearance. 4.All fees will be subject to review and approval by the Park and Recreation Department. 5.Provide $1 million liability insurance with the city named as an addi-rtionallyinsuredparty.j 6.The permit to operate will be reviewed annually. 7.The percentage of the gross that would normally be charged be waived during the first year's operation in order to allow the operator the opportunity to recapture his initial investment. 8.The operator must obtain any other permits or licenses necessary to operate a business in the City of Moses Lake. Concern was expressed about possible interference with the ski course already in place. There was some discussion by the Council and it was determined that there is room on the lake for all users. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the request be granted as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. iq7P TEMPORARY SIGN -CHAT'S FLOOR COVERING Sandra Chatterton of Chat's Floor Covering has requested permission to place a sandwich board sign on city right-of-way.The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for one year for the sign contingent upon the permis sion of the Council to place the sign on city right-of-way. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that Chat's Floor Covering be granted permis sion to place a sandwich board sign on city right-of-way for one year, seconded by Mr.Edwards. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the sign be allowed only during business hours,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed. The motion passed with Mr.Frederickson,Mr.Edwards,Mr.Reese,and Mr. Rimple in favor and Mr.Chandler and Mr.Biallas opposed. ^r < 4322 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 May 23,1989 TEMPORARY SIGN -ACTION TRAVEL /0Z6 Dennis Smith of Action Travel has requested permission to place an easel type sign on city right-of-way.The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for one year for the sign contingent upon the permission of the Council to place the sign on city right-of-way. Action Travel:Mr.Edwards moved that Action Travel be granted permission to place an easel type sign during business hours only on city right-of-way for one year,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr. Biallas opposed. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION WELLS 21. 22.AND 28 Wells 21, 22,and 28 have water that is contaminated with V.O.C.s and staff is Jo)03 .requesting direction from Council on the use of the wells this summer to meet tj peak demands and for elimination of the V.O.C.'s in the wells.The short term (\J options are to ration water users on the Larson System to keep production ~3 below 3,500 gpm;mix the contaminated water from Well 28 with water from other ffl wells to dilute the V.O.C.to acceptable limits;and use water from wells 21 or 22 for short periods of time each day for approximately 3 to 5 days.The long term options are to construct packed tower aeration units for the contaminated well,which would not address the long term need for additional production and storage on the Larson System;construct a new well with a production of 1500 gpm to 2000 gpm and a reservoir;and clean up the water from the existing contaminated wells over the next few years. There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to follow the short term options presented,including the development of a plan to mix the water from the wells when necessary and the development of a rationing plan which would be effective when approved by the adoption of an oridnance,and look into drilling a new well. SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan was presented and a public //7 7 hearing was requested. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that a public hearing be set for June 13, seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS RESOLUTION -INTERFUND LOAN A resolution was presented which provides for an inter-fund loan from the /O /6 ~4 Water/Sewer Fund to ULID #3 to cover claims against the fund. The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. wl The regular meeting was recessed at 11:10 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor negotiations.The executive session was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.