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1989 07 11LJ 4332 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE July 11,1989 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,David Chandler, Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,and Charles Edwards Absent:Bill Frederickson MINUTES:Mr.Chandlermoved that the minutes of the meeting of June 27 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe bills,checks,and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the bills to Faber Industrial Supply and 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 listingwhich has been made available to the City Council. Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Council and noted upon said list for the Councilmeeting of July 11,1989 forthe funds listed below areapproved inthe amount of $770,074.80 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $299,377.05 STREET 1,543.42 CONVENTION CENTER 5,981.36 STREET IMPROVEMENT 63,733.61 WATER/SEWER FUND 8,253.03 1985 BONDS/ULID4 55,894.38 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 82,583.71 SANITATION FUND 206,264.53 WORKMANS COMP 35,000.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 5,090.22 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 61.69 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,726.08 FIREMANS PENSION 565.72 TOTAL $770,074.80 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 $1,751.00 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $1,025.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 726.00 TOTAL $1,751.00 Payroll:The payroll issued on June 30,1989,having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 62556 through 62575 in the amount of $7,537.33. Payroll:The payroll issued on July 7,1989,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 62576 through 62735 in the amount Of $140,041.97. Checks:Check 21322 issued on June 14,1989;check 21323 issued on June 19;and checks 21325 through 21438 issued on June 28,1989 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on July 11,1989 in the total amount of $696,408.71. -I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA -None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS 1989 PAVER PROJECT Staff recommended that the bid forthe 1989 PaverProject be awarded to MarchandConstruction as there were errorsinthe bid from Harden Concrete.}Q A/S Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bid from Harden Concrete be declared to be non-responsive and the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed as he felt the project should be rebid. itff \0D 4333 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 July 11, 1989 IV.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS MOBILE HOME GARBAGE RATES )"Patrick Carroll of Kirkland,Washington has requested the garbage rates for mobile home parks be changed from commercial to residential. Bob Bernd, Lakeside Disposal,stated that he agreed with Mr.Carroll in concept but that the garbage bid was based on the existing ordinance and to change it could cause problems. He pointed out that mobile home parks have one bill forthe park,not a bill foreach tenant. Changingthe ordinance could create some problems in billing. PatrickCarroll,owner of Broadway Estates, feltthat people in mobile home parks are being discriminated against as it is a residential area not a commercial area but the commercial garbage rates are charged. David Penfield,Shady Nook Mobile Home Park,stated that having the tenants use a dumpster is much more convenient than having each mobile home have cans.Itworks out quite satisfactorily. There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to research the problem and present further information to the City Council. O|0^ V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -WATER LINE -PENFIELD -1ST READING Two ordinances were presented which grant a franchise to use the city's right-of-wayto David Penfield for the purpose of installingan irrigation line under Seventh Avenue. The first ordinance is not as restrictiveas the second one which requires insurance to be provided. Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the ordnance with the insurance requirements was drafted for those situations where the street would have been cut. This water line would be installed priorto the street being constructed and so insurance for that action may not be necessary. David Penfield,Shady Nook Mobile Home Park,stated that he would like to improve a piece of property with grass,trees,etc. and the water line would be used to irrigate the area. He pointed out that the ordinance requiring insurance and other monetary requirements would make it cost prohibitive and the project would be abandoned. Mr.Rimple stated that when the issue was discussed previously there was no problem with putting inwater lines before the street isimproved but it was not desirable to have the street cut.I There was some discussion by the Counciland itwas decided that the insurance and bonding requirements were not necessary and the first draft franchise ordinance should be used. The ordinance granting to David S. and Virginia Penfield the rightand franchise to use and occupy streets and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,to construct,maintain, repair, renew and operate a water system within and through certain portions of the City of Moses Lake, Washington was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.i Chandler,and passed unanimously.• ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.75.APPEALS -1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 18.75 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code to require ' an appellant to pay all costs for preparation of transcripts or records when required. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.75 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Appeals was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Johnson,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None ["^ VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ] SIGN ON SIDEWALK -OLDE WORLD TRADING CO. Sharon and James VanWoert of the Olde World Trading Company have 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 permission from the Council to place the sign on city sidewalk, and with the stipulation that the sign be taken in at night. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted for one year with the stipulation that the sign be taken in at night,seconded by Mr.Johnson. 4334 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 July 11,1989 Mr.Biallas stated that he is opposed to the idea in general of allowingsigns to be placed on city right-of- way. He stated that the city has no jurisdiction overthe qualityor content of the signs and felt they were not within the intent of the city in the beautification of the downtown area. Mr.Chandlerstated that he is also opposed to the signs on city right-of-way in general. The motion passed with Mr.Chandlerand Mr.Biallas opposed. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION LOITERING/DRUG RELATED ACTIVITY -POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY The policepolicyonthe recently adopted ordinanceentitled "Loitering - DrugRelated Activity"was presented to the Council. This was an informational item and no action was taken by the Council. GRANT COUNTY SENIORS AGREEMENT Authorization was requested for the City Managerto sign the agreement with the Grant County Seniors concerning funds provided for the recreational programs for senior citizens. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Managerbe authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND APPLICATIONS -SEWER LINE AND LARSON WATER Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign two grant applications for the Public Works Trust //(*(<> Fund.One application is for theconstruction ofa reservoir,well,and associated water lines onthe Larson /T^T system and the other one is for the lining of sewer lines within the city. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the applications and forward them to the Department of Community Development,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. D.A.R.E.PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION Approval was requested by the Police Chief to apply for a drug prevention and early intervention grant though the GrantCounty Drugand Alcohol program. The grant will be used forthe D.A.R.E.program. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the Police Chief be authorized to apply for the grant,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS WESTLAKE PROPERTY JosephK.Gavlnski,City Manager,reminded theCouncil thata resolution waspassedaccepting a dedication /j J/0 deed for property inthe Westlake area subject to a satisfactory lease being negotiated betweenthe city and the developer.Itwas suggested by some Councilmen that the city had enough interest in the property to acquire itwhether or not a lease is negotiated with the parties desiring to develop a golf course inthis area. He mentioned that Sammons is laying cable to Mae Valley and needs to get through this property.The Bureau willnot give them a permit asthe property will probably be coming into the hands of the city but the city cannot give a permit at this time since it does not have an interest in the property. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the city acquire the property,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION Mr.Rimple requested a study session on July 18 at 7:30 p.m.to consider more Council involvement in community projects and community development. TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORT The transient rental income reports for June 1989 were distributed. SOLID WASTE LEGISLATION Joseph K.Gavlnski, City Manager, distributed a memo from the law offices of Riddeil,Williams,Bullitt,& Walkinshaw which discusses the most recent 1989 solid waste legislation. 1987 FINANCIAL REPORT The 1987 Financial Report was distributed to Council.'^oc? /179 //</<? /J7!f 4335 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 July 11,1989 The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. n