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1980 10 143040 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR MEETING October 14, 1980 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Charles Edwards,Steve Shinn,and Harvey Vernier.Don Swanson arrived about 9 p.m. Absent:Norm Johnson The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of September 23 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. Mr.Shinn moved that the minutes of the continued meeting of September 24 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $23,158.61 STREET 11,910.72 ARTERIAL STREET 24.70 BLOCK GRANT 34,395.65 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 1.46 WATER/SEWER 16,100.64 SANITATION 23,266.88 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 28.98 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,853.79 FIREMENS PENSION 670.00 TOTAL $113,411.38 Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to Jim Harris.Warrants in the amount of $113,411.38 were approved for payment. DISASTER BILLS $37,453.96 Mr.Shinn moved that the disaster bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Edwards,and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $37,453.96 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN None INPUT II.CONSENT None AGENDA III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS REROOFING -PUBLIC WORKS BUILDINGS A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended that the bid for the reroofing of the Public Works buildings be awarded to Columbia Basin Roofing for $10,521.00. Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid be awarded to Columbia Basin Roofing,seconded by —-Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. 3041 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 October 14,1980 WATER METERS n/< A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that no bids were received for supplying water meters to the city.He recommended that the city purchase meters from the Badger Meter Company and Hersey Products who have been meter suppliers for the past 17 years. Mr.Shinn moved that city staff be authorized to purchase meters from the Badger Meter Company and Hersey Products,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION AND PETITION - BICYCLE PATH V*A letter was read from Larry Buckley,Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory \f Commission which stated that Stephanie Shinn had presented a petition with 46 names which requested that a bicycle path be continued from the existing one along Valley Road,beginning at Grape Drive and continuing to Crestview Drive. Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,explained that the present Valley Road Reconstruction Project is using federal money and there is not sufficient right-of- way along Valley Road for a bicycle path.In order to put one in additional right- of-way would have to be purchased which would eat up money needed for the construc tion.It was decided at the time the project was discussed to do the construction and when and if the Council budgets for it,right-of-way could be acquired and a bicycle path constructed. There was some discussion by the Council and it was decided to consider this for the 1982 Budget. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES -LID'S 43,44,45,46,47,AND 48 -1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which presented ordinances repealing the ordinances on LID's 43,44,45,46,47,and 48.This is mainly because it stated in those ordinances that the interest rate was not to exceed 9%. Because of the changing interest rates and on advise of the city's bond counsel, -the ordinances were changed to eliminate references to interest rates and penalty rates. a)The ordinance ordering the improvement in the Lower Peninsula area by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer system and connecting to existing sewer facilities at Peninsula Drive and Wanapum Drive in accordance with Resolution No.925 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.43;providing the method of assessment in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Im provement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.926 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining. ft v The ordinance ordering the improvement in the Penn Street area on Fig Street between Wheeler Road and Fifth Avenue and on Fifth Avenue between Fig Street and Elder Street by grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,curbs, sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement in accordance with Resolution 927 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establishing Local Improvement District No.44;providing the method of assessment in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.928 was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. 3042 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 October 14,1980 The ordinance ordering the improvement of Coolidge Drive from Plum Street to Terrace Avenue and Plum Street from Coolidge Drive to Ironwood Street by grading,graveling, constructing and installing curbs,sidewalks,sewer side laterals,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in accordance with Resolution No.932 of the City ;P^ Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.45;providing the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Im provement District bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.931 was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance ordering the improvement of the northwest and northeast quadrant of .the Highway 17 and 1-90 interchange in Sections 25,26,and 36 of Township 19 ^JLI North,Range 28 EWM by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer and water system and connecting to existing facilities at Sharon Avenue and Pioneer Way in accordance with Resolution No.937 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.46;providing the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.933 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. The ordinance ordering the improvement of Fifth Avenue from Fig Street to Block Street by grading,graveling,constructing,and installing curbs,sidewalks,asphalt concrete pavement,and storm drainage in accordance with Resolution No.943 of the j^jp City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.47;providing the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Im provement District bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.936 was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. The ordinance ordering the improvement of Ironwood Drive from Plum Street to 350 feet south on the westerly side portion of Ironwood by grading,graveling,con-.p/ty structing and installing curbs,sewer side laterals,asphalt concrete paving and / storm drainage in accordance with Resolution No.944 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.48; providing the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement Dis trict bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.937 was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1980 BUDGET - 1ST READING A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which requested authority to transfer $98,315.71 from the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund to the General lb'0 Fund. The ordinance amending the 1980 Budget,Ordinance No.945,to appropriate revenues and to provide for the expenditures of funds was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,and a public hearing be set for October 28,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. 3043 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 October 14,1980 ORDINANCE -UNIFORM UTILITY BILLING -CITY OF MOSES LAKE/LARSON -1ST READING ity Manager,which presented ordinances Moses Lake Municipal Code.These proposed pass through the utilities tax charged customers on the water/ sewer bill in the City of Moses Lake proper and the Larson base housing area. s>A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,Cit: xO1 amending Chapters 13.12 and 13.16 of the Mo: 'amended ordinances pass through the utilitii The ordinance relating to the collection of water and sewer revenues,amending Moses Lake Municipal Code sections 13.12.060 and 13.12.080 and adding new sections to Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance relating to the collection of water and sewer revenues,amending Moses Lake Municipal Code sections 13.16.050 and 13.16.070 and adding new sections to Chapter 13.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION A : »0*A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance 1 vacating the twenty foot public right-of-way adjacent to the southwest boundary of Lots 1 and 2 of Municipal Tract #4. The ordinance vacating the twenty foot public right-of-way adjacent to the southwest boundary of Lots 1 and 2 of Municipal Tract #4 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading be adopted and a public hearing be set for October 28,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Vernier abstaining. RESOLUTION - MOSES LAKE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN |0 ' A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution i expressing the city's support of the Chamber of Commerce's efforts concerning downtown revitalization for Moses Lake and also supports the concept of downtown revitalization. The resolution regarding downtown revitalization was read in its entirety. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -CONVENTION CENTER RESERVE FUND *\D A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution r which provides that up to $2,500 of the funds collected or the interest on the funds collected in the year previous,whichever is less,may be spent for tourist promotion. The resolution regarding monies placed in a Convention Center Reserve Fund was read in its entirety. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn. There was considerable discussion as Mr.Ziegler was opposed to an open-ended account and felt the money should be budgeted yearly.The City Council will review each,request for expenditures:before any funds are spent from this fund. The motion passed with Mr.Vernier and Mr.Ziegler opposed. 3044 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 5 October 14, 1980 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFT -ROTARY CLUB The resolution accepting a gift from the Rotary Club of Ephrata in the form of /O1/^ Fifty dollars for repair of picnic tables was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be approved,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION IE HUT - REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENTS A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the Humane Society has requested some improvements to the Humane Hut and Dog Pound which would cost in the neighborhood of $700.Mr.Gavinski is requesting direction as this project was not budgeted. Mr.Shinn moved that the improvements be authorized with a maximum amount of $700, seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. FACILITIES PLAN -STEP GRANT OFFER A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which requested authorization for the City Manager to execute the state and federal grant agreements for the design phase of the Facility Plan.The city will be receiving $423,530 in federal money and $67,958 from state monies.Combined they will cover 90%to 94%of the total eligible project costs. Mr.Hill moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreements,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCIL MEETING The Council meeting set for November 11 was rescheduled to November 10. A study session on budget and an executive session on personnel matters was set for October 21. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS COMPUTER SYSTEM Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Walt Fry,Data Processing Manager,would be willing to demonstrate the new computer capabilities to the Council at a time of their choosing. October 28 at 7 p.m.was set for the time of the demonstration. BUDGET REPORT - 1981 Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the budget for 1981 is not yet balanced. The Preliminary Budget will be presented to Council on October 24. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 October 14,1980 BLOCK GRANT REPORT oi Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,presented a copy of the lien the Block Grant project has been using to secure payment.He stated that there has been a problem with the insurance on a house which was determined to need a new roof mainly as a result of the volcanic eruption.The insurance company has paid for the new roof but the city was named as one of the insurer's on the check.He stated that he felt the money belonged to the Block Grant Program since they had put on a new roof.This decision was also concurred with by the City Attorney. After some discussion it was the concensus of the Council that the decision by the City Manager was correct and the money from the insurance company should be given to the Block Grant Program. Mr.Hill moved that the decision by Mr.Gavinski and Mr.Whitaker be upheld,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed. ^ AUCTION Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $4,500.00 from the auction that was held. The Council adjourned to an executive session at 9:45 to discuss real estate pur chases.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ATTEST \t E.Hill,Mayor