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Members Present:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
July 25,1989
Bill Frederickson,Roger Biallas, David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
Absent:Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,and Norm Johnson
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Mr.Biallas moved that Mr.Frederickson be the Mayor ProTern,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously..
MINUTES:Mr.Chandler moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 11 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting forthat portionof the billsto A &H
Printers.
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 includedon the below listas modifiedby the Counciland noted upon said listforthe
Council meeting of July 25,1989 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $186,132.19 for
all funds.
GENERAL FUND $15,971.28
STREET 28,750.30
ARTERIAL STREET 596.57
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.20
CONVENTION CENTER 1,638.22
STREET IMPROVEMENT 24,987.97
WATER/SEWER FUND 23,962.83
1985 BOND REDM 126.88
1985 BONDS/ULID3 577.73
1985 BONDS/ULID4 9,991.64
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 59,436.59
WATER/SEWER LEASES 770.58
SANITATION FUND 2,190.57
CENTRAL SERVICES 9,231.66
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 318.38
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 6,546.07
LID #56 626.72
TOTAL $186,132.19
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030andthe internal control policyapproved by the CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $2,644.77 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND
CENTRAL SERVICES
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
TOTAL
$658.00
1,644.92
341.85
$2,644.77
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 21,1989,having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council
set forth in Moses Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.040,was paid by checks 62736 through 62904 in the amount
Of $168,382.76.
Checks:Check 21324 issued on June 26,1989;check 21439 issued on July 3; and checks 21442 through
21558 issued on July 12,1989 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on July 25,1989 in
the total amount of $771,825.80.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Waste Management Grant Applications:Approval was requested for the submission ofa grant application /0<f^$
for a Washington State Waste Management program to provide funding for a pilot program to test the
feasibility and cost effectiveness of recycling in a small community.
Hill and Pioneer Signals: Staff recommended that work be accepted on the Hill and Pioneer Traffic Signal
project and the 30 day lien period be entered into.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the consent agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and
passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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IV.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST TO USE STREETS
The Moses Lake Business Association requested permission to holdthe annual Cowboy Kick-Off Breakfast
and sidewalksale on August 11 and 12.Thiswould require Third Avenue to be closed fromAlderto Beech.
If the sidewalks are being reconstructed the sidewalk sale would be cancelled.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe request to close Third Avenue from Alderto Beech be granted,
seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
Floyd Swenson isrequestinga 5*x 15'section of sidewalkinfront ofthe Swenson Building be replacedwith
concrete ratherthan the required pavers. Pavers would be installed inthe future as major portions of the
sidewalk and curb need replacing.
Mr.Swenson stated that he has no objection to the payers but did not know ifthe Councilwould onlywish
this small portion to be pavers while the rest of the block was concrete.
Mr.Biallashad no wish to deviate from the standards.He felt that any sidewalk being replaced,no matter
the size,should be replaced with the pavers.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the variance request be denied,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and
passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -WATER LINE -PENFIELD -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchiseto use the city's right-of-way to David Penfieldforthe
purpose of installing an irrigation line under Seventh Avenue.
The ordinance grantingto David S. and Virginia Penfield the rightand franchiseto 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.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,and the summary
for publicationbe approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
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y^/ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.75.APPEALS -2ND READING
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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 thatthe second reading of the ordinance be adopted,and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
'/ORDINANCE -SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which creates a new sign ordinance for the city.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.57 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs and Billboards"
and creating a new Chapter 18.56 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs and Billboards"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Biallas,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which amendsthe sidewalk construction specificationsto allow the use of black
pavers In the driveway and alley approaches.The reason forthis change is that rubber tire markings are
difficult to remove from the red pavers but they would not be seen on the black pavers.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk Construction"
was read by title only.
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that wheelchair ramps have been included in the ordinance but
it is recommended that they be eliminated.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that wheelchair ramps be eliminated from the requirement to use black
paversand the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -INVESTMENTS
A resolution was presentedwhichdirectsthe Grant CountyTreasurer on howto investcitymonies held by //£{*
Grant County priorto distribution to the city.
The resolutionofthe Cityof Moses Lake relating to the collectionof funds;amending investment instructions
previously provided by City of Moses Lake Ordinance No.1311;declaring a city policy;directing the
temporary investment of city funds inthe custody of the Grant County Treasurer pending distributionto the
city; authorizingthe city Finance Director to provideappropriate instructions to the County Treasurer was
read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -INTERFUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from theWater/Sewer Fund to UUD #4 to /o/O^I
cover the expenses of the account.—
The resolution authorizing an interfund loan was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PETTY CASH
A resolution was presented which reaffirms the petty cash account designated as Utility Change and
discontinuing the change account forthe Community Development Department.
The resolution reaffirming the petty cash account designated as Utility Change and discontinuingthe change
account for Community Development was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
SAGE BAY LIFT STATION
Authorization was requested forstaffto go to bidon the Sage Bay Lift Stationand Force Main Project.This
project includes the reconstruction of the Sage Bay Lift Station on Edgewater Lane and the construction of
a force main across Parker Hornto Dogwood and along Dogwood to the Lakeside Force Main in McCosh
Park.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to go to bid,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and
passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -STOREYCO INC.
A resolution was presented which grants permission to StoreyCo Inc. to construct a sign on Tax #2088,a
piece of unplatted property located adjacent to Highway 17 in a Light Industrial Zone. The Planning
Commission recommended that the request to build on unplatted property be granted.
The resolution allowing Storeyco Inc. to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed
unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
VALLEY ROAD GUARD RAIL
The city received petitions requesting the erection of a guard rail along Valley Road on the hill above ///'/
Cascade Park. A study indicates that two accidents have occurred in the area over the last three years and
the adjusted average daily traffic volume is 2,950 vehicles.A 2,600' guard rail meeting current standards
would cost approximately $39,000.If the street were to be widened and overlaid there would be an
additional expense of $75,000.
Mr.Edwards wanted to know if the city has any plans at this time to widen or overlay Valley Road.
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that there is nothing in the five year plan for Valley Road.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a cable rail in this area at the present time. It met
code when it was installed but it does not meet existing code.
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Mr.Biallas pointedthat itisa potentially dangerous situation buttwo accidents is not significant compared
to the amount of traffic.He mentioned that many people signingthe petitionsdo not even live in Cascade
Valley.
Mr.Fredericksonfeltthat the problem should be discussed by the full Council.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that ifthis expenditure is made it may delay some other project.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that this item be tabled untilthe next meeting,seconded by Mr.Chandler,
and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
BROADWAY/I-90 INTERCHANGE
The Departmentof Transportation is proposingthe improvement of the Broadway interchangeto provide
a full fourway access at Broadwayand I-90.The existingWapato bridgewould be removed. Staff has
reviewedthe plansand suggested the realignmentofthe Broadway/Wanapum intersectionto allowa direct
connection with Lakeshore Drivewithout numerous 90° turns.The original proposed design is shown as
Proposal A. The state has proposed some options to make a better connection to the lower Peninsula.
Proposal Bwould connect to Wapato Drive and Proposal Cwould connect to Lakeshore Drive.Preliminary
discussions with the state indicate they will take care of the realignment as long as the city takes over the
ownership of the streets as a trade off forthe removal of the Wanapum bridge.
The plansfromthe DepartmentofTransportation were reviewed. There was considerablediscussion by the
Council as all the plans require a four way stop coming off the freeway.
A study session was set forTuesday,August 1 at 7:30 p.m. inthe Council Chambers.
iJ\6 RESOLUTION -UNLAWFUL ISSUANCE OF CHECKS
The PoliceChief recently held his annual meeting with the minimarket owners and operators in Moses Lake
at which time it was requested that the city enact an ordinance dealing with the issuance of "unlawful"
checks.There is currentlya state lawon the subject and any cases are given to the County Prosecutor for
review. Ifthe city enacted an ordinance the cases would be reviewed by the City Attorney.Since merely
writing a bad check is not sufficient to establish criminal intent, there are few cases prosecuted.Civil
remedies are available regardless of criminal intent. Directionwas requested from the Council on whether
or not an ordinance should be adopted dealing with the unlawful issuance of checks and drafts.
After some discussion,no action was taken.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WESTLAKE PROPERTY -DRAFT LEASE
A draft lease was presented which has also been provided to those parties interested in making a proposal
to the city for the development and construction of a public, 9 hole, par 3 golf course on property adjacent
to I-90 in the Westlake area.The parties interested did not have enough time to present proposals for this
Council meeting,so they will be presented in the near future.
SALES TAX
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that due to an error $13,497.51 in sales tax was given to Qulncy
instead of Moses Lake. The city should be receiving these funds inthe near/future.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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