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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
August 22,1989
Members Present: Wayne Rlmple,Bill Frederickson, Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Bill Reese,Norm
Johnson,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES:Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 8, be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Edwardsmoved thatthe bills,checks,and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese, and passed with Mr.Biallas abstainingfrom voting forthat portionofthe billsto A &H Printers
and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber
Industrial.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090, 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 saidlistforthe
Council meeting of August 22,1989 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $153,697.20
for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $12,233.74
STREET 10,346.80
LARSON EXPANSION 19,011.97
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.20
CONVENTION CENTER 182.29
STREET IMPROVEMENT 184.47
WATER/SEWER FUND 26,678.01
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 24,056.20
WATER/SEWER LEASES 770.58
SANITATION FUND 26,633.80
SELF INSURANCE 250.38
CENTRAL SERVICES 8,145.67
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,787.09
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 22.008.00
TOTAL $153,697.20
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030and the internal control policyapproved bythe 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 $589.25 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $426.50
1985 BOND REDM 162.75
TOTAL $589.25
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 18,1989, 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 63806 through 63248 in the
amount of $167,443.81.
Checks:Checks 21682 through 21793 issued from July 26,1989 through August 9,1989 were approved
for payment at the Council meeting held on August 22,1989 in the total amount of $387,188.19.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution - Accept Donations -D.A.R.E.:A resolution was presented which accepts donations for the /O^b
support of the D.A.R.E. Program.
Resolution - Establish Treasurers Clearing Account: A resolution was presented which establishes a /O/O
Treasurer's Clearing Account.
Resolution -Accept Easement - Ron Baker: A resolution was presented which accepts an easement from /0/S
W. Ron Baker for property on Coolidge Street.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the consent agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
SAGE BAY LIFT STATION
Staff requested authorization to award the bid for the Sage Bay Lift Station and Force Main Contract to
Marchand Construction,who was the only bidder.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction in the amount of
$396,771.21,seconded by Mr.Johnson.
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Mr.Chandler pointed out thatthe bidisabout 15%above the engineer's estimate. He feltthe projectshould
be rebld.
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that there are a number of items on the bid that the staff
does not have the expertise to project an accurate estimate; since it involves the laying of the force main
across the lake and the requirements of the DOEand Wildlife Department to remove the dredged soil and
then cover the laid pipewith other material.The cost of using barges forthis type of work is not something
the city staff is familiar with.
It was pointed outthatthe projectis being funded by block grantfunds and itisto be completed by the end
of 1989.There isa possibilityof an extension to thattime limit ifitis necessary.Also,rebldding the project
may result in a higher cost.
The motion passed with Mr.Chandler opposed.
IV.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS -RATE INCREASE
A letter was presented from Sammons Communications which notifies the city of a 5%increase for basic
cable service effective September 1,1989.
COMMUNICATION -EASY VIDEO AND APPLIANCE -USE OF PARKING SPACES AND ACCESS LANE
Easy Video and Appliance requested the use of the four parking spaces and access lane directly in front of
their store at 407 S. Pioneer Way from August 30 through September 2,1989 for their third annual Labor
Day Tent Sale.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request to use the city property be granted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
\q[p COMMUNICATION -GRANT COUNTY -911 MEETING
Grant County Commissioner Gary Chandler requested a meeting to discuss the possibility of setting up a
central dispatch for 911.
After some discussion ft was the consensus of the Council that a meeting be arranged and the Mayor
appoint three Councilmen to attend.
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COMMUNICATION -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -DOWNTOWN MEETING
The Chamber of Commerce requested a meeting with the Council and city staff to discuss the downtown
development including parking, land acquisition,traffic flow,signage,property condition,and abandoned
buildings.
It was the consensus of the Council that a meeting be arranged for September 19 or 21 and that a more
formal agenda be prepared.^
y i CARGO CONTAINER ORDINANCES -PUBLIC HEARING -2ND READING c
\/\Q5'I Ordinances were presented which amend cargo container regulations in the residential,commercial,and |\)
industrial zones.The ordinances were changed to reflect the Council's desires.L-l
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Mr.Biallas moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance repealing Chapter9.16ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Prohibiting or Restricting
the Use of Cargo Containers and the Like"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "RR, Rural Residential
Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson, 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 title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adoptedandthe summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
Theordinance amending Chapter 18.19 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled "R-2,Single Family and
Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinancebe adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,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 title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publicationbe approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-1,Central Business
District Zone"was read by title only.
Mr.Frederickson stated that he is opposed to the cargo containers being allowed inthe downtown business
district.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted andthe summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2,General Commer
cial and Business Zone"was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the ordinanceiswritteninsuch a way that ifa business does
not have enough floor space to meet the 3% requirement, no container would be allowed.
After some discussion ft was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance be enforced as written;no
cargo container would be permitted for a business that cannot meet the 3%requirement.
Mr.Frederickson stated that he is opposed to the containers inthe commercial zones but felt they would
be acceptable in the industrial zones.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second readingofthe ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publicationbe approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed with Mr.Frederickson and Mr.Edwards
opposed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.42 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "L-l,LightIndustrial Zone-
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.43 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "M-l,Medium Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Frederickson 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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.87 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Penalty"was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved thatthe second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -UNION CARBIDE SEWER RATES
An ordinance was presented which modifies the wastewater discharge andfee structure for Union Carbide./O70"
The ordinance repealing Ordinance 1193 and setting the sewer rates utilized by Union Carbide Corporation
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -AMEND 6-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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A resolution was presented which amends the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan be inserting the
improvement of Cascade Hill on Valley Road in 1991.
The resolution adopting the amended Six Year Street Construction Program was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GARBAGE RATES -MOBILE HOME PARKS
Patrick Carroll,owner of Broadway Estates,had asked the Council to changethe garbageordinanceto allow
the can collection rate in mobile home parksto be set at the residential rate ratherthan the commercial rate.
Research by city staff indicates that only Broadway Estates has can pick up; all other mobile home parks
use dumpsters.It would cost all other mobile home park owners more money if they converted to a can
pick up instead of using the currently installed dumpsters.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that mobile home parks are charged commercial rates for water,
sewer,and garbage.The commercial water and sewer rates are lower than residential rates but the
commercial garbage rate is higher than the residential rate. If the Council wishes to allow a residential
garbage rate for a mobile home park, a split rate can be charged.
Mr.Carroll stated that90% of his residents are retired and on fixed incomes.He mentioned that he istrying
to reduce costs for his residents.He felt that the ordinance is confusing when ft talks about commercial
rates and then curbside service without specifying ifft is commercial or residential. He felt that a person
is penalized when livingin a mobile home park by having to pay $7 more per month for garbage or pack
the garbage down the street to a dumpster.He stated that most ofthe residents only use one can but they
have to be charged for two cans.
Mr.Chandler pointed out that inthe commercial areas the garbage is more but the water and sewer is less.
He felt that the ordinance should remain as is. He is opposed to having both commercial and residential
rates on one account.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and it was recommended that Mr.Carroll, city staff,and
the garbage contractor meetto discuss possible ways to reducethe garbage coststo the Broadway Estates
Mobile Home Park within the existing ordinance.
VALLEY ROAD GUARD RAIL AND IMPROVEMENTS
Staff presented three design options for the improvement of ValleyRoad from Crestview Driveto Ottmar
Road; 4 lane with bike path and no parking, 2 lane with one parking lane and bike path,and 2 lane with bike
path and no parking. The county has indicated interest in extending the improvements to Ottmar Road and
they prefer the 4 lane option.Under the preliminary estimates the city would construct 2,000 feet and the
county would construct 1,800 feet.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the 4 lane with bike path and no parking option be approved and the
City Manager beauthorized to signthe grant application,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY OVERLAY
The Department of Transportation has offered the city an 80%grant,toa maximum of $38,400,to overlay fTJ
the MunicipalAirport taxiways. The cost is estimated at $48,000. Authorization is requested for the City ~Manager to sign the grant.j^—
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the grant agreement,|-A
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
Y\D.A.R.E.GRANT
The Police Chief requested authorization to apply for a $5,000 D.A.R.E.grant offered through SeaFirst Bank.
ActionTaken:Mr.Frederickson moved that staff be authorized to proceed withthe grant request,seconded
by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
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IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
WEED PROBLEM
Mr.Johnson stated that there is a weed problem inthe city and wanted to know ifsomething could be done.
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated that letters have been sent out concerning weeds based on city
staff observation and complaints.The enforcement of weed control is basically left up to the Building
Official.Thereare three problemswithweeds; noxiousweeds, weed overhangingsidewalks,and emptylots
where the weeds create a fire hazard. He mentioned that he will be proposing the inclusion of a Building
Inspector/Code Enforcement Officerinthe Community Development Division.Ifthis person is hired,ft is
suggested that additional ordinances be adopted for the enforcement of weed control.
There wassome discussion and itwas the consensus ofthe Council that something needsto be done about
weeds.
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DONATION -HOME VISIT PROJECT
Mr.Rimple stated that he was contacted in Marchby people in Japan tryingto start a "Home Visit Project"
in Moses Lake.They wished to bring students into a town in the United States to show them how we live.
Five students and three advisors came to Moses Lake for a week.The students were housed in various
homes and helped at the Grant County Fair, etc. In appreciation of what the city and community has done
in getting involved,the group leader,Mr.Tainaka,presented a cash gift of $1,000 to the city.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
A letter was received from the state Department of Community Development concerning a conference to
be held September 17-23,1989 on the revitalization of downtown areas.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the application be filled out in case any one from city staff or the
community would be interested in attending.
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL -ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
The Grant County PublicHospital District declared the project pending at Samaritan Hospitalto have a non
significant impact on the environment.Any comments from the Council will be forwarded to the District.
There were no comments from the Council.
ASSOCIATION OF GRANT COUNTY CITIES AND TOWNS MEETING
The agenda for the next meeting of the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns was presented.The
meeting will be held at Quincy and will start with a bar-be-que at 6:30 p.m.
All Councilmen indicated they would attend the meeting.
I-90 URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY
The Department of Transportation has invited the City Council to appoint a member to sit on the advisory
committee for the proposed Moses Lake/l-90 Urban Area Transportation Study.
Mr.Frederickson was appointed to sit on the committee.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:10 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel matters. The executive session was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.
TOURISM COMMITTEE
Appointments to the Tourism Committee were discussed.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the following appointments,to be effective September 1, 1989, to the
Tourism Committee be made:two year terms - Karen Wagner and Bill Bailey;three year terms - Brian Dano
and Wanetah Dendy;and four year terms -Brenda Teals,John Jerentowski,and Sara Milbrandt.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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