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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
November 14,1989
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Frederickson,Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Bill Reese, Charles
Edwards,and Norm Johnson
MINUTES:Mr.Chandler moved thatthe minutesof the meetingof October24, be approvedas submitted,
seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Johnson, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
M Industrial Supplyand Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion ofthe
bills to A & H Printers.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recordedon a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers includedon the below listas modifiedby the Counciland noted upon saidlistforthe
Council meeting of November 14,1989 forthe funds listed beloware approved intheamount of $645,642.94
for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $31,784.19
STREET 14,862.05
ARTERIAL STREET 2,689.81
STREET REPR/RECON 2,921.67
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.21
CONVENTION CENTER 2,946.07
STREET IMPROVEMENT 5,494.04
PARK IMPROVEMENT 63,024.62
WATER/SEWER FUND 45,220.89
1985 BONDS/ULID3 509.12
1985 BONDS/ULID4 166,610.67
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 192,887.58
WATER/SEWER LEASES 770.58
SANITATION FUND 60,958.28
UNEMPL COMP INS 6,972.23
SELF-INSURANCE 1,412.72
CENTRAL SERVICES 23,400.54
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,829.03
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 13,868.87
FIREMANS PENSION 76.22
CONS LID #37 5.995.55
TOTAL $645,642.94
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake MunicipalCode3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved bythe 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 $9,986.90 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $515.45
WATER/SEWER FUND 158.16
1985 BONDS/ULID 4 500.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 2,075.74
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 6.737.55
TOTAL $9,986.90
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 27, 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 63827 through 63961 in the
amount of $153,995.12.
Payroll:The payroll Issued on October 31, 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 63962 through 63981 in the
amount of $7,971.96.
Payroll:The payroll issued on November 9,1989,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 63982 through 64109 in the
amount of $127,697.51.
Checks:Check 22141 issued on November 10, 1989,check 22255 issued on November 17,1989,and
checks 22262 through 22389 issued on November 25, 1989 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on November 14,1989 in the total amount of $306,635.14.
CERTIFICATES
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I.CITIZEN INPUT
JUNIPER PARK
Mozelle Hudson, 806 E. Olive,stated that the leaves from Juniper Parkare blowing onto private property.
Mr.Rimple requested the Parks Department take care of the problem.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
/0y0"Acceptance ofWork -1989 Sidewalk Contract:Marchand Construction has completed thework onthe1989
Sidewalk Improvement Project.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien periodentered into.
..2 Resolution -Accept Easement -Oliver:A resolutionwas presented which accepts the easement from Earl!'°'^and Margaret Oliver for utility purposes.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the consent agenda be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
j/3/CASCADE BOAT DOCK
Staff recommended that the bid for the Cascade Boat Dock System be awarded to Topper Industries, Inc.
of Vancouver.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Topper Industries,Inc.,seconded by Mr.
Edwards, and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEPPEL PARK MOSES LAKE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
The Moses Lake DevelopmentTask Force is proceeding with the development of the waterfront from Barney
Googles to Holmes Brothers.They wish to incorporate the 36 acres owned by the city into this park.
Harry Dano,Moses Lake Development Task Force,stated that the existing lease with the railroadruns from
the Alder Street Fill to Holmes Brothers.About 1/3 of this property has been developed and now is thetime
to continue the improvements.It is hoped that the city would develop the 35 acres it owns into a marina.
He mentioned that the lake Is an excellent area for sail boats.
ORDINANCE -1990 BUDGET -1ST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
The ordinance adopting the 1990 budget was presented.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 1990 was read
by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Vickie Groff, 726 Catalpa,representing the Moses Lake Senior Babe Ruth Program,requested the Council
consider funding the refurbishing of the Larson Playfield dugouts.The cost would be about $10,000 to fill
them in and bring them up to ground level.
Mr.Chandler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Johnson.
Mr.Frederickson stated that he is opposed to the large number of construction projects as they will require
an increase in water/sewer rates.
The motion passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed.
l/pf MUSEUM
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the museum was discussed by the Councilat the May
retreat. Itwasdecided during budget study sessions notto makeany improvements inthe museum building
and not to fund the museum program.Since that time a group of people have suggested that the museum
be placed in a downtown location, that monies be allocated forthat, that an art gallery be included, and a
person be hired to bring in exhibits and work on programs for the museum.It is also proposed that a
classroom type facility be included to allowforart programsto supplementthe alreadyexisting summerarts
program.The ColumbiaBasin Allied Artsand the Downtown Business Associationsupport this proposal.
TerryLooney stated that the Friends ofthe Museum feel the museum should be retainedas the city has a
collection that few other cities can duplicate.The museum could act as a source of information on the
diverse cultures inthe area and its natural history.She pointed out that there is no place inthe community
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whichlends itself to an artshow, which iswhy the concept of an art gallery is proposed to be included in
the museum.It is proposedto housethe museum andartgallery inthe downtown area.It isrequestedthat
the Friends ofthe Museumworkwiththe CityCouncil to research the possibility of movingthe museum to
a building inthe downtown area.Aftera building is acquired,itis proposedthat the city hire a part time
curator to get the program off the ground.
Denise Schmidt encouraged the Council to consider this project.
Janice Munyon, Columbia Basin Allied Arts,feltthat the museum projectwould enhance the qualityof life
in Moses Lake.She pointed out that there are a lot of talented people in Moses Lake that have become
involved inthe summer arts program and the museum could become a focal point forthat activity.
Louis Logan spoke in favor of the project.
Karen Wagner,Chamber of Commerce,statedthata museum and art gallery wouldhelpdraw tourists to
Moses Lake.The museum could become a center for the preservation of the historyofthe Cityof Moses
Lakeandthe surrounding area;things such as Farm ina Day,the sugarbeet industry,the Larson Air Force
Base,the people who helped develop the area, etc.
Dona Palmerton,Neppel BookStore,statedthatthereisan interest inthe history ofthiscommunityandshe
encouraged this project.
Therewas some discussion bythe Council and itwasthe consensus to discuss the matterfurther ata study
session set for Tuesday,November 21,at 7:30 p.m.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -CITY BUS LINES -FRANCHISE -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented whichgrants a franchise to Moses Lake Charter and Limousine Service d/b/a
CityBus Lines for the operation of a bus transportation system inthe city.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake grantinga franchise to Moses Lake Charterand Limousine Service
d/b/a Moses Lake City Bus Lines,for the establishment,maintenance,and operation of a motorbus
transportationsystem In the Cityof Moses Lake,forthe transportationforhireof passengers as a common
carrier,and fixing the terms and conditions of such grantwas read by titleonly.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandlermoved thatthe second readingofthe ordinancebe adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes a truck route forthe city.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Weight and Load
Restrictions"was read by title only.
A letter was presented from Central Towing which encouraged the passage of the ordinance.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES -BOND AND LOAN AND GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES -SINGLE READING
Ordinances were presented which authorized bond and loan and grant anticipation notes in the amount of
$1,320,000.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establishing terms,date,interest rate, maturity, and
covenants commonto certainwater and sewer utilityrevenue bond anticipation notes,water and sewerutility
loan and grantanticipation notes, general obligation bond anticipation notes,and local improvement district
bond anticipation notes;and accepting a proposal for all or any of such notes as are hereafter authorized
by ordinance was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be adopted on a first reading,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ULID #3:The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance of its UtilityLocal
Improvement District No. 3 water and sewer revenue bond anticipation notes in the principal amount of
$325,700;special redemption fund; providing for the security and source of payment for such notes;and
by reference to Ordinance No. 1393 providing the terms thereof and for the sale thereof was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be adopted on a first reading,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
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Basin Homes: The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance of its Utility
Local Improvement DistrictNo. 4 water and sewer revenue loan and grant anticipation notes inthe principal
amount of $758,600; providing for the security and source of payment therefor; and by reference to
Ordinance No. 1393 providing the terms thereof and forthe sale thereof was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the ordinance be adopted on a first reading,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
Sidewalk Pavers:The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance of its
limited tax general obligation bond anticipation notes in the principalamount of $200,400; providing for the
security and source of payment for such notes;providing for the use and application of the proceeds
thereof;and by reference to Ordinance No. 1393 providing the terms thereof and for the sale thereof was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the ordinance be adopted on a first reading,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
LID 56:The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance of its Local
Improvement District No. 56 bond anticipation notes in the principal amount of $35,300; providing for the
security and source of payment therefor; and by reference to Ordinance No. 1393 providing the terms
thereof and for the sale thereof was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be adopted on a first reading,seconded by Mr.
Biallas, and passed unanimously.
Offer to Purchase:The city has received an offer to purchase the notes authorized in the preceding
ordinances at an interest rate of 7.1%from U.S.Bank.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the offer to purchase be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
A RESOLUTIONS -INTERFUND LOANS
Resolutions were presented which provide for interfund loans from the Capital Improvement Fund and the
Water/Sewer Construction Fund to the Park Improvement Fund and the ULID #4 Account.
The resolution authorizing an interfund loan to the Park Improvement Fund from the Capital Improvement
Fund was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed
unanimously.
The resolution authorizing an interfund loan to ULID #4 from theWater/Sewer Construction Fund was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
jI/I PIONEER WAY AND THIRD AVENUE SIGNALS
Staff requested authorizationto call for bids forthe construction of the rehabilitation and improvement of
the traffic signals at Third and Pioneer.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to callfor bids,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and
passed unanimously.
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WELL #14
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for drilling a well in the KnollsVista area.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to callfor bids,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and
passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
U^RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
A resolution was presented which authorizes the Soroptimist International to place a sign on unplatted
property,Tax #3141,adjacentto PioneerWay. The PlanningCommission recommended to the Councilthat
the request be granted.
The resolution allowingSoroptimist International to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed
unanimously.
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C-2 ZONE INTERPRETATION -CREMATORIUM
Jerry Kayser of Kayser's Chapel of Memories located at831 S.Pioneer Way has requested the installation /&s '
of a crematorium at the Chapel of Memories.The Planning Commission reviewed the request and
recommended to the Councilthat a crematorium be considered a permitted use inthe C-2 Zone.
Mr.Kayserstated that the crematoriumwould meet all environmentalregulationsand ordinance standards.
The only emissions would be heat waves.
Mozelle Hudson,806 E.Olive,statedthatthe areaabovethe mortuary wouldreceivethe full impactofodors
and emissions.
Ted Kemper,752 Hawthorne,expressed his concern over the possibility of the crematorium being used
during a temperature inversion.
Aftersome discussion itwas the consensus ofthe Council thatthe crematorium be allowed as a permitted
use in the C-2 Zone.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler moved that a crematorium be considered a permitted use in the C-2 zone,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
POTHOLES WILDLIFE COMMITTEE
The PotholesWildlife Committeehas reported adeclineofthe fish and wildlife population from Moses Lake
and the Potholes Reservoir.They are requesting support fora study which would examine the causes for
thedeclineandsuggest solutionsfor rehabilitation.Centennial Clean Watermoniesmay be available to fund
this study but the funds must be requested by eitherthe city orthe county. Ifthe Centennial CleanWater
Program is not available to fundthe study, other areas, avenues, and grants should be explored.
Rod Meeseburg, Moses LakePotholes Fish and Wildlife Committee, stated that there is definitely a serious
decline inthe fish population.He mentioned that GrantCounty isthe most heavilyfished area inthe state
and requested the Council to guide this program and assign a Councilman as a member of the Potholes
Wildlife Committee.
There was some discussion and itwas the consensus of the Councilthat staff support the Committee.Mr.
Reese was appointed to serve on the committee.
POUCE ACCREDITATION AGREEMENT
Authorizationwas requested for the City Managerto sign an agreement with the Washington Association
of Sheriffs and PoliceChiefs fortheir assistance inthe policedepartment accreditation process.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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