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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING March 25,1980
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Steve Shinn,Barry Ziegler,Harvey Vernier,Bob Hill,Norm
Johnson,Don Swanson,and Chuck Edwards
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 10 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 18 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $26,018.04
STREET 7,984.03
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 203.98
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 96.00
WATER/SEWER 5,531.13
SANITATION 4,100.61
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10,694.93
FIREMEN'S PENSION 660.66
TOTAL $55,289.38
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.Warrants 411 to 518 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
PENINSULA DRIVE (CDBG)
/0/9AletterwasreadfromRobertTownsend,Public Works Director,which recommended
that the bid be awarded to S & D Paving as they were the low bidder with $312,347.25.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Peninsula Drive Reconstruction contract be awarded to S
& D Paving,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -BUS FRANCHISE
A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager,which stated that fl
Moses Lake Cab Co.has requested agenda time to present their proposal for a bus
franchise within the corporate limits of the city.
A study session was set for April 1,1980 at 8 p.m.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE -2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Attorney,which presented an ordinance
amending the dedication language required on a final plat.
The ordinance amending Title 17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Subdivi
sions was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
,ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #42 -2ND READING
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented the
ordinance confirming the assessment roll for Lakeway LID #42.
Joseph Gavinski,City Attorney,stated that he had talked to Mr.Jim Gay,a bonding
consultant,and it was his recommendation that the following language be inserted
in the ordinance:"Except,however,that if the net effective interest rate fixed
on the local improvement bonds hereafter issued for LID #42 is less than 10*$per
annum,the interest rate on the unpaid assessments shall be revised to a rate of
1/2 of 1%in excess of the net effective interest rate on such bonds."
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No.42 which has been created and established for the purpose
of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,side lateral
sewer connections,curbs,sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement in the Broadrip-
ple area on Nelson Road between Lakeway and Eastlake Drive and approximately 1,200
feet of Lakeway Drive of Broadripple Addition No.3 as provided in Ordinance No.
911 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,tracts,
parcels of land and other property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Mr.Vernier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be approved as amended,
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
.,/ORDINANCE -NON-CONFORMING USES -1ST READING
A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,which stated
that the Planning Commission had reviewed and approved the ordinance amendinq non
conforming uses.
Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager,stated that he had discussed the ordinance
with the Housing Authority and their attorney and the language is satisfactory with
them.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.69 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Non-Conforming Uses"by amending 18.69.050 'Remodeling a Non-Conforming Use'and
by adding a new seciton 18.69.060 "Rebuilding Duplexes in R-l Zones'was read by
title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -GIFT
A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which stated that the Crime Prevention
Program has received $197 donated by Capital.Development,A.J.Gerard Building Co.
and Absolute Engineering and requested that the money be utilized for the purchase
of ten engravers to be checked out by citizens for property identification.
The resolution approving the use of funds donated from Capital Development,A.J.
Gerard Building Company,and Absolute Engineering for the purchase of ten engravers
for the Moses Lake Police Department Crime Prevention Program was read by title
only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION - SET PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY
A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager,which stated that A.
J.Gerard is requesting the vacation of a drainage easement on Lot VI of the
Replat of the Columbia Basin Center Plat.Mr.Gerard has relocated the drainage
pipe and dedicated a new easement.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating a portion of a utility ease
ment on Lot VI of the Replat of the Columbia Basin Center Plat was read by title
—only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the resolution be adopted,and a public hearing be set for
'—'April 22,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining.
VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
SNOW PLOW AND SANDER
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested
authorization for city staff to advertise for bids for a snow plow and sander.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Swan-
son,and passed unanimously.
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PRELIMINARY PLAT - SAGE BAY DIVISION #3 j/ft*
A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,which stated
that the Planning Commission had approved the preliminary plat.
A letter was read from Clinton Berg,developer of Sage Bay,which requested that
the City Council consider this as both the preliminary and final plats for Sage Bay
Division #3.
I I There was some discussion by Council on whether or not to consider this as a final
V\plat.Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager,pointed out that the ordinance states
that there shall be 20 days notice between the preliminary and final plats and that
the bond is to be acquired before the final plat is approved.He stated that Mr.
Berg has not yet acquired his bond for this plat.
Mr.Swanson moved that the preliminary plat be approved with the following stipula
tions:
1.Minor error in bearing in description or on plat map
2.Lots 19,20,21,and 22 should be platted to high water line of Moses Lake
3.Curve data for E,F,G,H,I,J,and K is not compatible with street bearing
4.Date of preliminary survey not shown
5.Bond for Sage Bay Division No.3 is $148,000
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
PIONEER TRACT SHORT PLAT
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A letter was read from Stanley Bech,Community Development Director,which presented
the Pioneer Tract Short Plat which consists of 1.3 acres.This subdivision contains
land which will be dedicated to the city and it is required by the ordinance to be
approved by Council.
There was some discussion by the Council on the zoning of the area.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Pioneer Tract Short Plat be approved with final approval
contingent upon the developers obtaining a bond to cover the cost of improving the
dedicated right-of-way and for installing required water and sewer main extensions,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed.
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VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
^COMPUTER SYSTEM -CONFIRMING PRICE DIFFERENCE
\p A letter was read from Walt Fry,Data Processing Manager,which stated that the
price quote received from Hewlett Packard was only firm for 30 days.The new price
on the computer system is $3,809 more than the original one.
There was some discussion by the Council on this price increase.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the city go ahead with the rental of the computer from
Hewlett Packard,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT -ENGINEERING
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested
Council authorization to replace the broken heating and air conditioning unit in
the Engineering Department.It is requested that a combined furnace and air condi
tioning unit be purchased from a local supplier at a cost of approximately $4,410.
There was some discussion by Council on the different possibilities of heating and
air conditioning units including forced air,air to air heat pump,etc.Staff was
directed to check into the different options,and report back to Council.
Mr.Swanson moved that the staff be authorized to purchase the furnace and air
conditioning unit,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS -REFINISH EXTERIOR -FIRE OFFICES
A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which requested an additional
$1,225 to purchase paint and a partial wood facing which would improve the appear
ance of the exterior of the Fire Department Offices.
Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to purchase paint and construct a partial
wood facing on the exterior of the Fire Department offices,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,ri
and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE BEDS -FIRE STATION '•'*
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\\A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which requested permission to
purchase five beds from Moses Lake Furniture.
Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to purchase the beds from Moses Lake
Furniture for $1,307.25,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
^\APPOINTMENT -PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A letter was read from Mayor Robert Hill which requested Council confirmation of
the appointment of Elwin Morris to replace Richard Philen,who has resigned from
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Mr.Edwards moved that Elwin Morris be appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
1980 SOLID WASTE PROJECTION
iA)A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented the
voting method on the 1980 solid waste revenue projections.
There was some discussion by Council.p>
Mr.Edwards moved that the Council recommend to Grant County that each city be I
granted one vote for each 10,000 loose cubic yards or fraction thereof generated,
seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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FESTIVAL
A letter was read from Robert Hill,Mayor,which recommended that the city take the
following action:
1.Exempt proven non-profit organizations from the business license fee but require
cash groups to register their activity with the city.
2.Permit use of city property for festival related activities i.e.carnival,4-
wheel drive mud race,drag boats,and fireworks.
3.Free swimming for Saturday,Sunday,and Monday (if staff available).
4.Approval of street barricading for the parade and other festival activities.
5.The city will absorb the in-kind financial expenses for street sweeping and
solid waste dumping fees.The Police will provide minimal police services.The
Festival Committee will provide special security personnel,which must be approved
by the Police Chief prior to festival time.
It is recommended that water hook-up be made to existing businesses by using hose
bibs.The property owner would pay for any water usage.If there are any special
requests to supply water it would be the decision of the Public Works Director as
to the charges to be assessed.
6.Agree to schedule Community Days to coincide wtih the Festival.
7.The Festival Committee shall provide insurance in amounts and type of coverage
requested by the Acting City Manager.
8.The Festival Committee may provide shuttle bus service if it conforms with all
city and state regulations.
9.The Council will not,at this time,make any change in the ordinance pertaining
to the parking of campers,trailers,etc.on private property.When the Festival
Committee has a workable parking plan,I suggest they submit it to the Acting City
Manager.
10.It has been well pointed out by city staff that the city cannot contribute
anything close to the $20,000 requested by the Festival Committee.
Mr.Ziegler moved that items 1 through 9 be accepted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the requested $20,000.It was
pointed out by staff that the city could only contribute funds if they were used
for advertising and promoting the City of Moses Lake.
Mr.Hill moved that $4,000 be set aside for use by the Festival Committee who is to
submit bills to the city for the advertising they do,and the city will pay from
the submitted bills,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
CITY MANAGER RESIGNATION - AWC RECOMMENDATION
A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager,which stated that he
had conferred with AWC and they recommended that the City Council amend its motion
of February 26,1980 concerning the resignation of R.Douglas Zenor as City Manager
and his subsequent suspension from duty as follows:
The resignation of R.Douglas Zenor is accepted effective June 1,1980.It
is further moved that R.Douglas Zenor be relieved of his duties as City
Manager as of February 29,1980 and retained in a consultant capacity throuqhMay31,1980.K y
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Mr.Ziegler moved that his motion be amended as recommended by AGW,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
The letter further stated that Mr.Zenor had been allowed to purchase a number of
plants from the city for $100.Since these plants were purchased by the city,a
motion should appear in the record allowing Mr.Zenor to purchase the plants from
the city at the same price the city paid for them -$100.
Mr.Johnson moved that Mr.Zenor be allowed to purchase plants from the city for
$100,which is the price the city originally paid for them,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
,>STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented an
inventory of all streets within the city limits.The inventory is divided into
two categories,asphalt concrete streets have been classed as overlay construction
and gravel streets and light bituminous streets have been labelled street construc
tion inventory.
A study session was set for Tuesday,April 1,1980 at 8 p.m.
q(t.INVITATION TO ATTEND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,which invited
all Councilmen to attend a study session being held with Ron Clarke,a Planning
Consultant with the Washington Manufactured Housing Association,on April 3 at 7:30
p.m.The study session will consider mobile home park subdivision requirements.
AWC CONVENTION
Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager stated that there is an AWC meeting on June 17
through 20 and wanted to know how many Councilmen would be able to attend.
The Mayor indicated that he would attend.
/|/f APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manger,informed the Council that Rita Perstac would
be promoted to Community Development Director as of June 1,1980 and the city would
advertise for a Planner if it was the Council's wishes.
It was the consensus of the Council that the city advertise for a city planner.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Robert E.Hill,Mayor