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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
December 19,1989
Members Present: Wayne Rimple,Bill Frederickson,Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Charles Edwards,
Bill Reese,and Norm Johnson
The Council met in executive sessionto discuss labor relations from 7 p.m.until 7:55 p.m.The regular
meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
MINUTES:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe minutes ofthe meeting ofDecember 12,be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Edwards movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
Vouchersauditedand certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,andthose 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:Thevouchers included onthe belowlistas modified bythe Council and noted uponsaidlistfor the
Council meetingofDecember19,1989for the funds listed belowareapprovedinthe amountof$589,291.02
for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $23,670.20
STREET 7,792.40
EQUIPMENT LEASES 408.21
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 80.63
CONVENTION CENTER 100.50
STREET IMPROVEMENT 83.25
PARK IMPROVEMENT 17,995.35
WATER/SEWER FUND 260,419.18
1985 BONDS REDM 230,025.81
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,865.68
EAA LOANS -17,831.99
W/S LEASES 770.58
SANITATION FUND 11,375.16
CENTRAL SERVICES 6,843.65
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,090.75
LID #53 49.75
LID #56 30.551.92
TOTAL $589,291.02
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses LakeMunicipal Code 3.42.030andthe internal controlpolicyapproved 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 $100.00 for all funds.
CENTRAL SERVICES $100.00
TOTAL $100.00
Checks:Checks22655 though 22657 issued on November 30,1989 through December 6,1989 and checks
22659 through 22813 issued on December 13,1989were approved for payment at the Council meeting held
on December 19,1989 in the total amount of $1,732,919.31.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA -None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
1990 FUEL CONTRACT
Staff presented the bids for the 1990 fuel contract and recommended that the contract for gasoline be 'O'Y
awarded to Whitney Distribution and the contract for diesel be awarded to Cenex Petroleum.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the bid for gasoline be awarded to Whitney Distribution and the bid
for diesel be awarded to Cenex Petroleum,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -GRANT COUNTY -JUDICIAL SYSTEM COSTS
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GaryChandler,GrantCounty Commissioner,showed a short film on the lawand justice system inthe state
and outlinedthe problems caused by lack of funds to implement the laws being passed the legislature.He
requested Councilsupport ofthe county's positionto requestthe state to fundthe lawand justice programs.
This support would be by way of callsand lettersto the state legislatorsabout the problem.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that this request be considered again after the first of the year.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
FRANCHISE ORDINANCE - BIG BEND SENIORS -BUS TRANSPORTATION -2ND READING
Anordinancewas presentedwhichgrantsanon-exclusivefranchise to BigBendSeniorServicesAssociation
forthe establishment of a motor bus transportation system in the city.
The ordinance of the Cityof Moses Lake granting a franchise to Big Bend Senior Services Association for
the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a motorbus transportation system in the City of Moses
Lake,for the transportation for hire of passengersas a common carrier,and fixing the terms and conditionsofsuchgrantwasreadbytitleonly.f"l
I iAletterofprotestwasreceivedfromRayandFayFlagg,Moses Lake Charter and Limousine Service.|
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.
ORDINANCES -AMEND FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE -2ND READINGS
Two ordinances were presented which amend the Moses Lake Municipal Code to exclude the Policeand
Fire Chiefs from civil service.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.76 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Tire Civil Service"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.Johnson, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.80 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "PoliceCivil Service"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.Johnson, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1989 BUDGET -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amendsthe 1989 budget./^
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The ordinance amending the 1989 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington 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.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1989 BUDGET -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1989 budget.Staff recommended that an emergency be
declared and the ordinance passed on a first reading as budgets must be amended in the same year.
The ordinance amending the 1989 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be passed on a first
reading,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES - 2ND READING
An ordinance amending the water/sewer rates was presented.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Water/Sewer Rates"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 with Mr.Frederickson opposed.
RESOLUTIONS -INTER-FUND LOANS |H|i
Three resolutions were presented which provide for inter-fund loans from the Capital Improvement Fund to I j
the Park Improvement Fund,from the Water/Sewer Construction Fund to the ULID #4 Account,and from _'
the General Fund to the Street Improvement Fund.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan for the Street Improvement Fund from the General Fund was
read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed
unanimously.
The resolutionauthorizingan inter-fund loanto ULID #4 fromthe Water/Sewer Construction Account was
read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed
unanimously.
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan to the Park Improvement Fund from the Capital Improvement
Fund was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved thatthe resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BIG BEND CENTER BINDING SITE PLAN
Larry McLean of the LadCompany has requested amendments to the BigBend Center Binding Site Plan:
The amendments are to allow the reconfiguration of land segregations within the site plan and the
realignmentof the internal roadway. They are also requesting that the requirementto construct the traffic
signalatthe Central andValleyintersection prior to the opening ofthe mail be waived until such time as the
signalis warranted and that the LadCo. be required to only pay Its proportionate share of the cost of the
signal.The Planning Commissionrecommended thatthe requests ofthe LadCompany be grantedwiththe
city to pick up the remaining cost of the signal at the time of its construction.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that January 9, 1990 be set as the date to consider the requested
amendments,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HOPKINS
David Hopkins of Hopkins BrothersConoco, 724W. Broadway,has requested permissionto buildon platted
property. Heis proposing to remove the existing underground gasoline storage tanks and replacethem with
an above ground gasoline storage structure.The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that
the request to build on unplatted property be granted.
The resolution allowing Hopkins Brothers Conoco to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
D.A.R.E.AGREEMENTS -WARDEN AND ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Authorization was requested forthe City Managerto sign agreements with the Warden Joint Consolidated
School District146-161 and the Royal School District 160 forthe Cityof Moses Lake to provide the D.A.R.E.
program in their schools.The city will be reimbursed for its costs.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreements,
seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
D.A.R.E.GRANT
The Police Chief requested authorization to apply for a grant for the D.A.R.E.program through the Grant
County Together,Communities for Drug Free Youth.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that authorization be granted to apply for the grant,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BASE WELLS UPDATE
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,presented an updated report on the TCE's in the base wells. He
mentioned that the city is considering hiring consultants to assist in the process of figuring out what to do
about the contamination.
DARE PROGRAM
A letter was received from Pam Nelson,President of the Lakeview Elementary PTSO,which praised the
DARE program and Officer Wallace's presentation and dedication.
POTHOLES WILDLIFE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributeda newspaper article whichoutlinedthe effect phosphates have
on fish populations in lakes. He mentioned that this may be one of the reasons for the decline inthe fish
population in the Moses Lake area.
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1990 RETREAT
December 19,1989
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe 1990 Council/staff retreat hasbeen tentatively scheduled
for March 23, 24,and 25 in Wenatchee at the West Coast Hotel.
PRESENTATION
The Mayor presented Mr.Frederickson with a plaque for his years of service onthe Council.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:40 p.m.andthe Council met inexecutivesessionto discuss labor
relations.The executive session was adjourned at 10 p.m.andthe regular meetingwas reconvened. The
regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
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