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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
August 8,1989
Members Present: Wayne Rimple,Bill Frederickson,Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Bill Reese, Norm
Johnson,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES:Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 25 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chandler, 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.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion ofthe bills to A &H
Printers and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses LakeSteel Supply.
Vouchers auditedand certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers includedon the belowlistas modifiedby the Counciland noted upon saidlistforthe
Council meetingofAugust 8,1989 for the funds listed belowareapprovedinthe amount of $385,792.68 for
all funds.
GENERAL FUND $33,290.96
STREET 2,327.95
CONVENTION CENTER 11,925.27
URBAN ARTERIAL 11,099.36
STREET IMPROVEMENT 113,935.38
WATER/SEWER FUND 12,527.47
1985 BONDS/ULID4 39,056.91
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 79,754.32
CERB LOANS 22,753.41
SANITATION FUND 31,529.38
UNEMPL COMP INS 4,967.85
CENTRAL SERVICES 5,316.01
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,704.74
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,068.82
FIREMANS PENSION 25.52
LID #56 11.509.33
TOTAL $385,792.68
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and theinternal control policy approved by the CityCouncil 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 $1,395.51 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $627.19
WATER/SEWER FUND 126.31
CENTRAL SERVICES 642.01
TOTAL $1,395.51
Payroll:The payroll issuedon July 31,1989,having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe CityCouncil
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 62905through 62926inthe amount
of $7,766.65.
Payroll:The payroll issuedonAugust4,1989,having beenapproved pursuant tothe rule ofthe CityCouncil
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid by checks 62927 through 63805 inthe amount
Of $137,365.88.
Checks:Checks 21440 and 21441 issuedon July 10,1989;andchecks 21559 through 216818 issuedfrom
July 13,1989 through July26,1989 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on August8,
1989 in the total amount of $188,776.96.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Establish Public Works Trust Fund Construction Account:A resolution was presented which y/wJ
LJ establishes thePublic Works Trust Fund Construction Account and changes several fund numbers and fund
names to bringthem into compliance with state lawand the BARS system.
Resolution - Cancel Treasurers Checks: A resolutionwas presented which cancels checks that have not
been presented for payment.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe 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
rJ PUBLIC HEARING -SIGN ORDINANCE -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which creates a new sign ordinance for the city.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.57of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Signs and Billboards"
and creatinga new Chapter 18.56of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs and Billboards"was
read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.p"}
Mr.Reese moved thatthe public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Biallas felt thatthe awning signs should be included inthe total square footage ofthe allowed signage.
He recommended that a sign not be allowedto be attached to an awning.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that section 18.56.030 M be amended to read as follows:"Awning Signs:
Awning signs are permitted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Awning signs shall be
defined as a sign painted or printed on an awning.Awning signs shall be included in determining the
maximum permitted sign area.",the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, and the summary for
publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
i^-J>ORDINANCE -REPEAL INVESTMENT INSTRUCTION ORDINANCE NO.1311 -SINGLE READING
An ordinancewas presented which repeals Ordinance No.1311since new investment instructions have been
adopted by way of Resolution No. 1485.
The ordinance repealing Ordinance No.1311 entitled"An ordinance of the City of Moses Lake relating to
the collection of property taxes and abatement liens;declaring a city policy;directing the temporary
investment of city taxes and abatement liens in the custody of the Grant County Treasurer pending
distribution to the city;and authorizingthe City Managerto provideappropriate instructionsto the county:
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
|li/'ORDINANCE -AMEND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which amendsthe sidewalk construction specificationsto allowthe use of black
pavers indriveway 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.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that thesecond reading oftheordinance beadopted,and the summary £_
for publicationbe approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed unanimously.i\%
ORDINANCE -UNION CARBIDE SEWER RATES h1
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An ordinance was presentedwhichmodifiesthe wastewaterdischargeand fee structure for Union Carbide.
The ordinance repealing Ordinance 1193 and settingthe sewerratesutilized by Union Carbide Corporation
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFT OF FUNDS FOR VARDA ALARM -MILLER'S FINE JEWELRY
A resolution was presented which accepts a donationfrom Miller's Fine Jewelryforthe purchaseofaVarda
Alarm.An agreement was also presented forthe placement of the Varda Alarm at Miller's Fine Jewelry.
The resolution accepting a donation of two thousand one hundred sixty-threedollarsand forty-nine cents
fromDon Miller d/b/a Miller's Fine Jewelers,Inc.to be used bythe Cityof Moses Lakeforthe purchaseof
a Varda Silent Alarm System was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted and the City Manager be authorized to
sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Frederickson, and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
CASCADE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Authorization was requested for staff to goto bid onthe Cascade Park boating improvements.j/jJ
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to go to bid,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
AMENDMENT TO CORNER LOT SET BACKS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Garnet Kelly,865 Grand,requested an amendment of the residentialzoning ordinances pertainingto the set
back standards for corner lots. The Planning Commission considered this request and recommended to
the City Council that no changes be made in the current set back standards for corner lots.
Garnet Kelly,865 Grand, stated that she had requested a variancefromthe Zoning Boardof Adjustment in
orderto placea garagewithinthe 25' set back standards. The variancewas denied by the Board. She felt
she was treated unjustlyand hoped the Council would directthe city to allowthe garageto remainwhere
it is. The garage was constructed after the variance was denied because she did not understand the
reasons for the denial.She requested that the corner lot set backs be amended and that she be granted
relief so that the garage could remain.
There was some discussion by the Counciland itwas pointed out that the garage was constructed afterthe
variance was denied.No action was taken by the Council.
CARGO CONTAINER ORDINANCES -1ST READING
Ordinanceswere presented which amend cargo container regulations inthe residential,commercial,and nS~
industrial zones.The Planning Commission recommended tothe Council that the ordinances beadopted /1 /
with the following changes:to allow a maximum square footage of container storage area notto exceed njS'/
three percent of the gross floor area of the appurtenant building with a minimum of one container allowed;
and that the word "steel"be changed to metallic or synthetic.
Mr.Rimple stated that he is opposed to allowing aluminum or synthetic containers asthey do not stand up
over time as well as the totally steel containers.
There was somediscussion on the recommendations of the PlanningCommission and itwas the consensus
,J ofthe Council that the ordinances remain as written.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 9.16 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Prohibiting or Restricting
the Use of Cargo Containers and the Like"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese, and passed with Mr.Frederickson,Mr.Chandler,and Mr.Edwards opposed.
The ordinanceamending Chapter18.14of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "RR,Rural Residential
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson movedthatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-1,Single Family
Residential Zone"was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.19 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-2,Single Family and
Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-3,Multi-family
Residential Zone"was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson, and passed unanimously.
Theordinance amending Chapter 18.28 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-1,Central Business
District Zone"was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2,General Commer
cial and Business Zone"was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Biallas.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe ordinancebe amended to state thatthe recipientofthe conditional
use permitis the only party allowed to use the container,seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed with Mr.
Johnson and Mr.Edwards opposed.
The motion passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
TheordinanceamendingChapter18.42ofthe MosesLake Municipal Code entitled"L-l,Light Industrial Zone"
was read by title only.f
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended to state that the recipient of the
conditional use permit isthe only party allowed to use the container and the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Johnson,Mr.Edwards, and Mr.Frederickson
opposed.
The ordinance amendingChapter 18.43 ofthe Moses LakeMunicipal Code entitled "M-l,Medium Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended to state that the recipient of the
conditional use permit isthe only party allowed to use the container andthe first reading ofthe ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "H-l,Heavy Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended to state that the recipient of the
conditional use permit isthe only party allowed to use the container and the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
The ordinance repealing Chapter18.87of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Penalty"was read by
title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
h RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY/PLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC SCOREBOARD -fl
LARSON PLAYFIELD IjIM
;/Agroup of baseball boosters has requested permissionto placean electronicscoreboard at LarsonPlayfield
which requires construction on unplatted property. The scoreboard has an area reserved for advertising.
The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the request to place the scoreboard at Larson
Playfield and to build on unplatted property be granted with the condition that advertising of alcoholic
beverages be prohibited.
The resolution allowing the City of Moses Lake to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that permission be granted for the placement of the electronic ^
scoreboard at Larson Playfield with the provision that no alcoholic beverages be advertised and the DO
resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.£_
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Loyd and Marcena Walraven have requested permission to place temporary signs at McCosh and Neppel J^,
Parksto advertise their paddle boat concession.The Planning Commission recommended to Councilthat
the request be granted with the following stipulations:the two sandwich board signs be no more than 3'
x 4' insize, taken inat night, professionallyprepared,and their placement meet the approvalofthe Parkand
Recreation Director;the rulessign be no largerthan 4' x 4',professionallydone, placement approved by the
Parks and Recreation Director,and removed at the end of the season.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the request to place signs on city property be approved as
recommended by the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION j
VALLEY ROAD GUARD RAIL '
The city received petitions requesting the erection of a guard rail along Valley Road on the hill above
Cascade Park.Astudy indicatesthattwoaccidents haveoccurredinthe areaoverthe lastthree yearsand
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.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthis item be broughtoffthe table,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and
passed unanimously.
Wayne Steffean,Cascade Heights,stated thatitisan unsafe area and would like the Council to consider
the problem.
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TEMPORARY SIGNS -PADDLE BOAT CONCESSION -MCCOSH AND NEPPEL PARKS
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city could apply for some Transportation Improvement
Program funds. This will be discussed withthe county as a jointapplication may receive a more favorable
consideration. This would includethe widening and overlaying of the street as wellas the guard rail.
Itwas the consensus ofthe Councilthat staff discuss the projectand proposed applicationwiththe county.
911 SERVICE DISTRICT AGREEMENT
The 911 Service District Agreement previously authorized to be signed by the City Manager was amended J'/&
by the Grant County Commissioners. An alternate agreement was presented to the Grant County
Commissionerswhichthey have indicated they wouldsign.Direction was requested from Council onwhich
agreement the city should sign.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the alternate 911
agreement,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
911 CENTRAL DISPATCH
Mr.Rimple stated that a letter has been received from Grant County Commissioner Gary Chandler inviting ))<?&
the Council to discuss the possibility of a central dispatch center in Grant County.
No action was taken by the Council.
TOURISM COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple stated that six people have indicated an interest in serving on the Tourism Commission./^V/2
Appointments will be made at the next meeting. He stated that there is still one position remaining to be
filled.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
I-90 URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY
The Department of Transportation is proposing the formation of an advisory committee forthe proposed
Moses Lake/l-90 Urban AreaTransportation Study. This will be a comprehensivestudy of the Moses Lake
area. This is an informational item only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,statedthatthe DOT has requesteda letter from the cityon their position
concerning the proposed i-90 interchange.
It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be sent to the DOT informing them that the proposed
interchange is unacceptable.
Mr.Frederickson suggested that some elected officials be included inthe advisory committee.
BUDGET CALENDAR
The 1990 Budget Calendarwas presented.JQ/O
TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME <•,., ._/>
The transient rental income reports for July 1989 were presented.
TAXICAB BUSINESS
Timothy Palmer is proposing to operate a taxicab business in the city.This is an informational item only //^/
unless Council chooses to limit the number of taxicab businesses inside the city limits.
No action was taken by Council.
INET
A proposedagreement concerning INET withGrant Countyhas been sent to the Grant County Sheriff for JJ /y-/|
his review and comments.This is an informational item and no action by the Council is necessary.
STATE PARK
The city will be requesting agenda time before the State Parks and Recreation Commission at their //OCT
September meeting to further discuss lease or purchase of the State Park.
BIDDING PROCESS
For the past two years citystaff hasbeeninvolved in a project totest a newmethod of evaluating projects /D/^
to determine ifwork should be completed with city street maintenance crews or contracted out. City staff
will compete with regular contractors by submitting their own bid on certain projects including street
sweeping,stripping, curb and sidewalk repairs, haulingwinter sand, grading, and patching. The city is not
bound to award the contracts.Ifthe contractor's bid is lower than the city's bid, and the bid is not awarded,
the contractor will be reimbursed for the time required to prepare his bid.
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INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report for July 1989 was distributed.
MUSEUM
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city had contacted the PUD about displaying the Adam
East collection currently housed at the Museum.The PUD has its own collection of artifacts and has no
adequate place to display them.To acceptthe Adam East collection would simply compound their problem
but they are willing to consider any proposals presented that would alleviatethe problem.
INSURANCE
A letter was distributed from theWashington Cities Insurance Authority which quoted the 1990 membership
costs at about $137,595.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that this amount compares favorably with Rogers and Norman.
He pointed out that Rogers and Norman is putting together a self-insurance package for the city.
PARKING
A letter was distributed to the Council from the Moses Lake Tourism Committee concerning the parking
problems in the city and suggesting some solutions.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m
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