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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING April 8,1980
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.Edwards moved that the mintues be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,
and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $17,817.94
STREET 4,981.64
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1,726.03
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 1,307.25
WATER/SEWER 5,469.03
SANITATION 19,279.60
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 259.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,989.63
FIREMEN'S PENSION 159.67
LID #43 10,687.16
LID #46 24,638.61
TOTAL $88,315.59
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.Warrants 519 through 625 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
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II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Swanson moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
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1.Resolution -approving purchase of handguns -Police Department -deleting //7?
"Whereas,current estimates of expenditures indicate that a budget transfer
can be made to cover the overage"
2.Resolution -disposition of unclaimed funds //3(p
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
DOGWOOD WATER AND SEWER MAIN
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended ll(s(s
that Sanislo Construction Co.be awarded the bid for the Dogwood water and sewer
main.
Mr.Townsend mentioned that this project is in conjunction with the McCosh Park
i~project which will be coming up later on.
J I Mr.Johnson moved that the bid from Sanislo Construction in the amount of $31,068.56
be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -LOWER PENINSULA SEWER CONSTRUCTION
/}\A letter was read from Ray Greenwood,attorney,which requested that the residents
of the lower peninsula be allowed time to discuss their problems relating to the
construction now taking place in that area.
Mr.Hill stated that the Council received a petition from the people on the lower
peninsula pertaining to the problems created by the construction project now in -^
progress.He stated that he had met with Joseph Gavinski,Acting City Manager,Mr.\
Kenneth Rash and Mr.Greenwood and agreed that Mr.Gavinski would write to Mr.
Greenwood outlining the various problems and what is being done to resolve them.
Mr.Gavinski stated that they had discussed dust control,completion of the project,
and getting the streets passable.
Mr.Ziegler stated that the petition did not mention the damage to private property
by the contractor.He stated that he had received two statements from Desert
Gardens on this problem;one for repair of underground sprinklers,and one for
repair of ruts in lawns.
Mr.Gavinski stated that this problem was discussed at the meeting with Mr.Green
wood but these are the first two claims that have come in.
Mr.Shinn stated that it is difficult to negotiate the main street because of all
the holes.He wanted to know who would be responsible for bringing the gravel
streets up to grade.M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that
a lot of the damage to the streets was caused by bad weather not necessarily the
contractor.He stated that the city will be patching the chuckholes.
h COMMUNICATION -GAMBLING TAX
>V\°A letter was read from Dale Watson,Sleepy Melson,Paul Klueber,Wayne Bennett,and
^William Reese which requested that the Council review the possibility of reducing rn
the 5%tax on the gross income of punch boards and pull tabs.
Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,stated that it was difficult to get an accurate
figure on the amount of time being spent by the Police Department on gambling
enforcement.He stated that there are three general areas that the Police Depart
ment should be involved in:administration,routine patrol by Police Officers,and
a control factor which would be a police officer trained in gambling devices,
gambling law,and accounting so he could check the books and gambling devices.He
estimated that the city would expend between $30,000 and $40,000 a year to properly
police the gambling activities in the city.
Mr.Ziegler stated that the Council has requested reports showing the expenses the
Police Department has incurred in enforcing the gambling ordinance and no reports
have been submitted.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Police Chief come back on the meeting of August 12,1980
with data specifically showing what expenses the Police Department has in gambling
enforcement,seconded by Mr.Shinn.
Mr.Shinn stated that he did not see any justification for this amount of money
being spent in gambling enforcement.
Mr.Swanson stated that it costs money to train officers in gambling enforcement
and also that the profits to the businessmen are at least 18%which is what was setupbythestate.-p*j
{The motion passed unanimously.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -NON-CONFORMING USES - 2ND READING
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A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,which presented
an amendment to the Non-Conforming Use Ordinance.
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 section 18.69.060 'Rebuilding Duplexes in R-l Zones'was read by
title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - BUS FRANCHISE - 1ST READING
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,Acting City Manager,which presented an
ordinance granting a franchise to Mr.Ray Flagg for a bus service within the City
of Moses Lake.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake granting a franchise to Moses Lake Cab
Company d/b/a City Bus Lines,for the establishment,maintenance,and operation of
a motorbus transportation system in the City of Moses Lake,for the transportation
for hire of passengers as a common carrier,and fixing the terms and conditions of
such grant was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -VACATE EASEMENT -LOT VI,COLUMBIA BASIN PLAT -1ST READING /$#
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,Acting City Manager,which presented an
ordinance vacating an easement on Lot VI of the Replat of the Columbia Basin Center
Plat.
The ordinance vacating a portion of a utility easement on Lot VI of the Replat of
the Columbia Basin Center Plat was read by title only.
Mr.Vernier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be scheduled for April 22,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.
Edwards abstaining.
ORDINANCE -PRIVATE DETECTIVES - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance
amending and updating the ordinance on private detectives.
Dick Robinson,owner of RR Detective Agency,stated that he would like the Council
to review the cost of the license fees. He reviewed the cost of the detective
license and merchant police license for the Council.
Chief Wetmore stated that the $25 license fee for a private detective and the $35
license fee for the private detective agency are fees to be paid to be licensed to
work in the city.He stated that the $15 to be charged to help defray the costs of
screening any applicant for an identification card and license is a one time
charge.He stated that an applicant would be charged the cost of issuing the
yearly card.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that Section 5.24.060 be
changed so that an individual pays $35 for a business license for his detective
agency and himself as a private detective and each additional person hired shall be
charged $25 for a private detective license and that Section 5.24.090 be changed to
read "The Police Chief shall charge $15 as a one time fee to help defray the costs
of screening any applicant for an identification card and license."
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The ordinance repealing Chapter 5.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Private Detectives",and establishing a new Chapter 5.24,entitled "Private
Detectives"was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted as amended,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
«ORDINANCE -PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESS -1ST READING0\jT —
1 A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance
which repeals the Merchant Police ordinance and enacts a new ordinance for Private
Security Businesses.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 2.56 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Merchant Police and enacting Chapter 5.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Private Security Business was read by title only.
Mr.Zeigler felt that Section 5.44.130,which allows the Police Chief to enact and
enforce reasonable rules and regulations for the operation of private security
agencies,is too broad and that it should be the responsibility of the City Council.
It was the consensus of the Council that the first sentence in the second paragraph
in Section 5.44.080 be changed to read as follows:The Police Chief shall charge
$15 as a one time fee to help defray the costs of screening any applicant for an
identification card and license and he may in addition to any other fees charge the
applicant the actual cost of the card."
Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted as amended,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed.
RESOLUTION -PAWN BROKERS LICENSE -THE HOCK SHOP
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,Acting City Manager,which presented a
resolution granting Mr.Roberto Lopez a permanent pawn brokers license for the
operation of The Hock Shop.It was requested by Council at the meeting of September
25,1979 that a temporary license be issued and that it then be reviewed in six
months.The Police Department has indicated that Mr.Lopez is complying with state
law and city ordinances and has no objections to the granting of a permanent pawn
brokers license.
The resoltuion directing issuance of a pawn brokers license to Roberto Lopez was
read by title only.
Mr.Swanson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
a\j RESOLUTION -ACCEPTING GIFT ROM KIWANIS CLUB -VARDA ALARM SYSTEM
A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which presented a resolution
accepting a gift of $200 from the Kiwanis Club for the purchase of a Varda Alarm
System.This system costs approximately $1,800 and as soon as funds are available
a request to purchase will be presented to Council.
The resolution accepting a gift from the Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake in the form of
$200 to be used by the Police Department to help purchase a Varda Alarm System was
.read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted and the Council send a letter of
appreciation to the Kiwanis Club,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUEST OT CALL FOR BIDS
STREET OVERLAY PROJECT
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that /Ol f
plans and specifications have been developed for Division Street,Valley Road,and
a street overlay project.Valley Road,Grape to Paxson Road,Division Street,and
West Broadway to Seventh Avenue,are funded with matching funds from the Federal
Metro Funding administered through the Washington State Department of Transporta
tion.The overlay of Elder (Fifth to E.Broadway),Fig Street (Third to E.Broad
way),Third Avenue (Pioneer to Fig Street),Canterbury Lane (Wheeler Road to Haw
thorne),and Ivy Avenue (Third Avenue to C Street)will be 100%city funded.He is
requesting that staff be authorized to call for bids.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Vernier.
Mr.Ziegler felt that these funds should be kept specifically for residential
streets.Mr.Edwards pointed out that these three commercial streets are the only
ones projected for repair during the next five years.
The motion passed with Mr.Hill opposed.
VIII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LETTER OF SUPPORT -RECLAIMING WASTE FOR ENERGY *[
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that he
and M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,had met with Clyde Owen and
Dave Bailey of the Port of Moses Lake to discuss the use of solid waste for reclaimed
energy.They are interested in applying for a grant to do a feasibility study on
the use of solid waste being used to generate heat for the Port's large hangers and
they are asking for support from the Council.This project could be a benefit to
the city in that the city could transport the garbage to the Port thus eliminating
landfill costs.
Mr.Edwards moved that a letter of support be forwarded to the Port,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
REVIEW OF CDBG CITIZENS COMMITTEE MEETING
Rita Perstac,City Planner,stated that staff has interviewed 37 potential appli
cants for the Block Grant Program,14 of these applications are in progress,the
other people either dropped out of the program or were determined to be ineligible
based on income or location of the residence.Of the 14 applications 11 have been
approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee with a total of $102,650 for rehab
work.The homes range in eligibility for funds from $8,000 to $10,000.Of these
11 applicants 5 have had Work write-ups and cost estimates by Joel Robledo and the
Housing Analyst.Five detailed bid specs were presented to the Citizens Advisory
Committee on Monday night and two were reviewed by the Council.
Ms.Perstac reviewed the bid specs for the first house that were reviewed by the
Citizens Advisory Committee.She stated that the improvements would cost approxi
mately $3,000.
The bid specs were presented for the second home reviewed by the Advisory Committee.
Ms.Perstac stated that it is eligible for approximately $9,000.She stated that
this home has problems with mildew and Mr.Ziegler pointed out that Visqueen under
the floor would take care of the problem.It is a permanent and inexpensive way to
deal with the mildew problem.The question of replacing the range was raised as
two of the burners are broken.
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Mr.Hill moved that the replacement of the stove be stricken from the bid specs and
that as a general policy that renovation of homes not include replacement of
appliances,except hot water heaters,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously,
It was the consensus of the Council that staff be authorized to call for bids on
these two homes.
lo AGREEMENT -D.O.T.-INSTALLATION OF WATER PRESSURE MAIN
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A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
the Washington State Department of Transportation has a contract with a local
contractor for the paving of overlay of Broadway from 1-90 to Chestnut.To avoid
excavation of a new street surface,the city has let a contract to have a future
sewer pressure line constructed prior to the overlay at Dogwood.The Department of
Transportation will secure an extra work order from the contractor to install the
pressure main.The Moses Lake Irrigation &Rehabilitation District will issue a
warrant in the amount of the change order to the city at the time of excavation.
This warrant will then be paid to the Department of Transportation upon completion
of the pressure main installation.Mr.Townsend is requesting authorization for
staff to enter into this agreement with the Department of Transportation and the
Moses Lake Irrigation District for the installation of this main.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to enter into this agreement,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
-v CLEAN-UP WEEK -APRIL 21 THROUGH 20,1Q80
V A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
staff has discussed with the Grant County Public Works Department the annual area-
wide clean-up week on April 12 through 20.The County Commissioners have agreed to
share the cost of operating the landfill for nine days.The city's share is
estimated to be approximately $900.All residents will be encouraged to clean up
their properties and take advantage of the no-charge landfill rate during the
clean-up period.
Mr.Shinn moved that the city join the county in this clean-up week,seconded by
Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
^GAMBLING TAX
Mr.Shinn felt that a half an hour each day for each officer on gambling enforcement
is too much.Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,stated that the figure of half an hour
a day for each officer was based on 11 patrol officers at 230 days a year and
includes checking a business,training,etc.He stated that he has arranqed for
the Gambling Commission to instruct the officers on what to look for in checking on
gambling and this will take approximately 2 hours.He stated that he would like
all the officers to have a minimum of training in gambling enforcement with more
for the sergeants and perhaps an in-depth training for one person.
There was some discussion by the Council on the possible uses of the money generated
by the gambling tax.
SOLID WASTE
\Mr.Shinn stated that he and Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,attended a
meeting on solid waste.He stated that the committee voted against going for a
weighted vote in any form.The powers that the city would have and its effect have
not been settled.The part that binds the city will not be in the inter-local
agreement.The agreement will be sent to the city within the next week for review.
The County Commissioners rejected Ephrata's rate proposal and supported the one
from Moses Lake.
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UTILITY TAX
Mr.Hill stated that the question of raising the utility tax to 8%was discussed at
the study session last week in order to finance residential street overlays.It
was the consensus of the Council that this be discussed at the next regular meeting.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
TRAVEL REQUEST -M.G.MCLANAHAN
Joseph K.Gavinski,Acting City Manager,stated that M.G.McLanahan,Assistant /<2*0
Public Works Director,is requesting that he be allowed to go to Vancouver,British
Columbia for an American Water Works Association meeting on April 16,17,and 18.
Mr.Swanson moved that permission be granted for Mr.McLanahan to attend the meeting
in Vancouver,British Columbia,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
AWC INSURANCE FOR COUNCILMEN
There was some discussion by the Council on the various benefits of this program ZOO*
and Joseph K.Gavinski,Acting City Manager,stated that a majority of the Council
would have to accept the program before it could be adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the Council met in a study sesion and
an executive session.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
.Hill,Mayor
(Tity Clerk