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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
September 12, 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 August 22,be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards movedthat the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Chandler, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the billsto Faber
Industrial.
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 listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Council and noted upon said listfor the
Council meeting of September 12,1989 forthe funds listed below are approved intheamount of $153,697.20
for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $23,989.02
STREET 3,192.74
ARTERIAL STREET 15.03
CONVENTION CENTER 150.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 12,998.84
PARK IMPROVEMENT 243.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 6,709.32
1985 BONDS/ULID4 53,954.05
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 132,751.93
SANITATION FUND 31,632.48
UNEMPL COMP INS 204.39
CENTRAL SERVICES 10,717.07
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 354.67
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,325.09
FIREMANS PENSION 39.00
LID #56 25.803.47
TOTAL $308,080.10
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bythe City Manager according to the process established by
MosesLakeMunicipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approvedbytheCityCouncil havebeen
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved In the amount of $26,357.68 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $ 295.73
LARSON EXPANSION 14,720.00
CONVENTION CENTER 2,500.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 33.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 78.95
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8.730.00
TOTAL $26,357.68
Payroll:The payroll issued on August31,1989,having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 63249 through 63270 inthe
amount of $8,168.18.
Payroll:The payroll Issued on September 12,1989,having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 63271 through63412 inthe
amount of $129,922.84.
Checks:Checks 21794 through 21912 issued from August 16,1989 through August 23,1989 wereap
proved for payment at the Council meeting held on August 22,1989 In the total amount of $154,286.45.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA -None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
CASCADE PARK BOATING IMPROVEMENTS
Staff recommended thatthe bid for the Cascade Park Boating Improvements be awarded to Basin Paving jjs/
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Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Paving Co., in the amount of
$70,534.25,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -DOWNTOWN MEETING
The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled September 19 as the date for a meeting, to be held in the
Chamber conference room, with the Council and city staff to discuss downtown development.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the September 19 at date is acceptable for a meeting with the
Chamber.The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
COMMUNICATION - C & V AUTO -PAVER PROGRAM
RichChildress ofC &VAutohas requested that the CouncilincludeC&VAutoSales inthe designated area
ofthe sidewalk improvement project. They would liketo have the sidewalks infront of C &V replaced with
pavers.
Mr.Frederickson wanted to know ifthe property is contiguous to the existing paver boundary and the
funding status for the program.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that C &Vis across Fifthand up Pioneer from the boundaries set
by the Council. He mentioned that money will have to be borrowed in order to take care of the projects
currently in progress.He stated that an amendment to the ordinance would be necessary in order to
include C &V in the project boundaries.
Mr.Biallas felt that the Council would be setting a precedent if the city were to participate in a project
outside of the existing boundaries and there could be financial problems since existing funds have already
been used.Perhaps a modified city participation could be developed.
Mr.Reese stated that the projects need to be treated on a first come first served basis while funds are
available.
Mr.Chandler stated that funds should be made available to the property within the project boundaries first
but would not liketo deny someone who wants to improve his sidewalks. He feltthat the issue needs to
be further discussed.
Mr.Rimple stated that the Council needs to decide whether or notthis project will be considered and when
it would be considered.
Mr.Edwards suggested that C &VAuto be informed that the city is backed up in the amount ofwork to be
done and also financially and their project would have to wait till 1990 or 1991.
Mr.Gavinski stated that a report could be prepared onthe existing and proposed projects,how the real ^
estate excise tax has been used,and how it will be used in thefuture. He recommended that this particular _
request not be considered forthis year.w
It was the consensus of Council that C&VAuto's request beacknowledged and discussed ata future time.ryj
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ^
0,ORDINANCE -FIXING 1990 TAXATION -1ST READING
l"An ordinance was presented which fixes the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from
taxations on assessed valuations on property within the city limitsfor 1990.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on
assessed valuations on propertywithin the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 1990 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that thefirst reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -EDA GRANT -WHEELER ROAD WATER/SEWER LINES
A resolutionwas presented which authorizesstaff to move forward with the application processfor acquiring
funding from EDAto extend water and sewer lines in the Wheeler Road industrial area.
The resolution by the City Council of the Cityof Moses Lake agreeing to constructwaterand sewerfacilities
for the Wheeler Industrial area was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION-LAMPE JEWELERS VARDA ALARM /QX/^
A resolution was presented which accepts a donation from Chuck Lampe to be used for the purchase of
a varda alarm to be placed at Lampe Jewelers.
The resolution accepting a donation of two thousand two hundred thirty-six dollars and five cents from
—Chuck Lampe d/b/a Lampe Jewelers,Inc.to be used by the Cityof Moses Lakeforthe purchase of a varda
silent alarm system was read by title only. An agreement was also presented concerning the placement
of the varda alarm at Lampe Jewelers.
J Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted and the City Manager beauthorized to sign
the agreement,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -HOME VISIT PROJECT DONATION
A resolution was presented which accepts $1,000 from the Japanese "Home Visit Project".
The resolution accepting the donation of one thousand dollars from the "Home Visit Project"was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS -INTERFUND LOANS
Two resolutions were presented which provide for interfund loans from the Water/Sewer Fund toULID #4W^
and LID #56 to cover the expenses of the accounts.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loanwas read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson movedthatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed
unanimously.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loanwas readby titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards movedthatthe resolution be adopted,secondedby Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BlDS>-None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -HOPKINS ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING
George Hopkins has requested azone change of a portion of Tax #3380 located at Wapato and Interlake ^?0
from R-2,Multi-family Residential,to C-2,General Commercial and Business.The Planning Commission
recommended that the zone change request be granted.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codewas read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -CONDITIONAL AND UNMENTIONED USES -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presentedwhichamends the Conditional and Unmentloned Uses chapterof the Moses
Lake Municipal Code in order to clarify the fact that conditional use permits are granted to a person.The
Planning Commission recommended thatthe ordinance be adopted.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.51 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Conditional and
Unmentioned Uses" was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinancebe adopted,seconded by Mr.
Frederickson, and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ORDINANCE -WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS -1ST READING
Anordinancewas presented whichconcerns the establishmentofatruck route forthe city. This ordinance
was presented because of the complaints the city has recently received concerning trucks carrying
flammable materials inside the city limits.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Weight and Load
Restrictions"was read by title only.
Gene Oakley, Superior TV,stated that there is a traffic problem on Broadway and a truck route should be
designated that would by-pass the downtown for those trucks with no business in the downtown area.
Pete Higgins wanted to be sure this ordinance would not interferewiththe local people.
Mr.Chandler stated that trucks could not be prohibitedfromusingBroadwaysince itisa state route butthat
the tankers and long haul vehicles do not need to use Alder- they can just as easily use Highway 17.
Mr.Johnson felt that a truck route should be established.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
'.j-j I-90 URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY
Staff presented a list of priorities to be considered in the I-90 Urban Transportation Study and requested
Council input on the list. The city is expected to participate inthe cost of the study which will be between
$5,000 and $10,000.
A written report was presented to the Council and there was some discussion.
A study session was set for Thursday,September 21,at 7:30 p.m.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
lO^T STATE PARK
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented adraft copy of an inter-agency agreement with the Washington j 1
State Parks and Recreation Commission with regard to Moses Lake State Park. This will be discussed at
their meeting on October 27 in Spokane.
Sam Footer, Cove West, feltthat the proposed development of a boat launch,RV park,and camping areas
at the State Park would impact the value ofthe property inthe area. He was concerned about the buffer
zone and sanitation. The cove there is a very popular recreational area and is used a great deal by skijets,
whichare very noisy. Hefeltthat the skijets take away his ability to enjoy his property. Hefeltthat security
would be an issue ifovernight camping were allowedat the State Park. He stated that ifthe trafficincreases
to where Westshore Drive must be widened,the Cove West property is required to help pay for the
improvements.He felt that the public has not been informed about the city's plans toacquire the State Park ^
and he pointed out that waterfrontproperty is expensive and wanted to know howthe citywouldfinance
the improvements.
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Mr.Rimple stated that the Councilhas some ofthe sameconcerns expressed by Mr.Footer. The acquisition
of the State Park is seen by the city as a means to enhance tourism by promoting the use of the lake. He
mentioned that input would be requested from citizens on the developments proposed for this property.
SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the sales tax figures for Mayand June,1989 - $271,972,06.
yP TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME3
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,presented the transient rental income reports for August 31,1989.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,presented the investment report for August 1989.
911 EXCISE TAX FROM GRANT COUNTY
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that the city has begun receiving the $.50 per line excise tax
from Grant County assessed for the 911 system.
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cMr.Frederickson stated that thecity has been trying to acquire theState Park for thelast 8to 10 years and pyj
the public has been informed by newspaper articles. He mentioned that the developer who constructed
Cove West knew that the city was trying to acquire the State Park.
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TEMPORARY SIGNS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a reportconcerningtemporary signs.
SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed some financial information dealing with SammonsCommunica
tions.
WESTLAKE PROPERTY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthedeedwasexecutedfor theWestlakeproperty and returned
to the federal government. The federal governmentmade some minorchanges and returned the deed for
signatures.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the revised deed,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:15 p.m. and the Council met inan executive session to discuss
personnel matters.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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