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1980 10 283046 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR MEETING October 28,1980 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Charles Edwards,Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Don Swanson,and 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 October 14 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $15,480.25 STREET 2,388.83 ARTERIAL STREET 52,799.50 STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION -0- BLOCK GRANT 119,591.56 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 99,076.03 WATER/SEWER 7,062.81 SANITATION 4,279.50 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 14,354.34 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 13,460.25 LID #37 ET AL 2,666.65 LID #43 49.74 LID #44 4,152.75 LID #45 6,612.21 LID #46 69.49 LID #47 2,110.85 LID #48 844.60 TOTAL $344,999.36 Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Swanson, and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $344,999.36 were approved for payment. DISASTER BILLS $28,680.73 Mr.Ziegler moved that the disaster bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Johnson,and passed unanimously.Warrants in the amount of $28,680.73 were approved for payment. PERSENTATION OF CERTIFICATE A letter was read from Helen Stodden,President of the Washington Municipal Clerk's^^ Association,which stated that Jean Burton had earned the title of Certified Wash ington Municipal Clerk. Mr.Hill presented the certificate to Jean Burton. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS LOGGING RECORDER A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which stated that only one bid /OwasrecievedfortheloggingrecorderandrequestedCouncilauthorizationtoaccept it. 7 3047 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 October 28,1980 Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid for the logging recorder be accepted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. „,HOUSING REHABILITATION -BLOCK GRANT A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which recommended that the bid from Leo Richlin Contracting on Job No.030-NI be accepted. Mr.Edwards moved that the bid from Leo Richlin Contracting in the amount of $7,523 be accepted for Job No.030-NI,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unani mously. ,(] IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY -2ND READING yC A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordin ance vacating the 20 foot right-of-way adjacent to the southwest boundary of Lots 1 and 2 of Municipal Tract #4. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Swanson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance vacating the twenty foot public right-of-way adjacent to the south west boundary of Lots 1 and 2 of Municipal Tract #4 was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. \0 \0 PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -AMEND 1980 BUDGET -2ND READING A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which presented an ordin ance amending the 1980 Budget by transferring $98,315.71 from the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund to the General Fund. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Johnson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. 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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ,ORDINANCES -AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 AND 13.16 -UNIFORM BILLING -2ND READING \°A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,which presented ordinances amending Chapters 13.12 and 13.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code.These proposed ordinances pass through the utilities tax charged customers on the water/sewer bill in the city proper and the Larson base housing and also amend the water service termi nati on procedures. Mr.Gavinski stated that the ordinances presently state the turn-on fee will be $6. He stated that the approximate actual cost of performing the service is $12.54 and the Public Works Department has recommended that the fee be increased to $15 to cover the actual cost of the service. 3048 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 October 28,1^80 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.Swanson moved that the ordinance be amended to increase the turn-on fee from $6 to $15 and the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, 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.Swanson moved that the ordinance be amended to increase the turn-on fee from $6 to $15 and the second reading of the ordinnace be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES -LID'S 43, 44, 45, 46,47,AND 48 - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented ordinances referring to LID's 43, 44,45,46, 47,and 48.These ordinances delete all refer ences to interest and penalty rates and repeal ordinances 926,928,931,933,936, and 937. 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.926 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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining. 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 Im provement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds;and repealing Ordinance No.928 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously. 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 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.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously. 3049 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 October 28,1980 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 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.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,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 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 Ordiance No.936 was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. An 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 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.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously. --ORDINANCE - AMEND CHAPTER 5.12 - CARD ROOMS & POOL HALLS - 1ST READING A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance repealing Chapter 5.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code. The ordinance repealing Chapter 5.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Card Rooms and Pool Halls was read by title only. Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 5.16 -CIRCUSES &CARNIVALS -1ST READING A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance amending Chapter 5.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code by deleting references to games of shooting,throwing,and pitching in the definitions. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Circuses and Carnivals was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. 3050 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 October 28,1980 ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 5.40 -TAXICABS -1ST READING A letter was read from Dennis Wetmore,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance amending the taxicab ordinance. The ordinance repealing Chapter 5.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Taxicabs and establishing a new Chapter 5.40 entitled Taxicabs was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES - UNIFORM BUILDING CODES - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Manager which presented ordinances /^ repealing those ordinances which relate to the Uniform Building Code,Uniform Fire Code,National Electrical Code,and Uniform Plumbing Code since these codes are enforced in the city even if not adopted by ordinance. The ordinance relating to the Uniform Building Code and repealing certain sec tions of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance relating to the Uniform Plumbing Code and repealing certain sections 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. Edwards,and passed unanimously. The ordinance relating to the National Electrical Code and repealing certain sec tions of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the.first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. The ordinance relating to the Uniform Fire Code and repealing certain sections of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Swanson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. The ordinance relating to swimming pools was read by title only. Mr.Edwards wanted to know who would define a non-climbable fence.Jim Whitaker, City Attorney,stated that this is an ordinance from 1948 which previously was a part of the Zoning Code and this is what the Building Official is using to regulate swimming pools. There was some discussion by Council and the staff was requested to obtain sample ordinances from other cities. Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be tabled until sample ordinances from other cities are obtained,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Ziegler opposed. ORDINANCE -AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE -FLOOD PLAIN - 1ST READING /c?3- A letter was read from Shirley Kvamme,Planning Commission Chairman,which rquested that the Council adopt the Flood Damage Prevention ordinance. The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Zoning by establishing a new Chapter 18.53 creating flood damage prevention control regulations was read by title only. There was some discussion by Council. 3051 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 October 28,1980 Mr.Edwards moved that the section beginning with Whereas be deleted and the word Therefore,be deleted and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,and a public hearing be set for November 10,1980,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed with Mr.Shinn,Mr.Ziegler,and Mr.Johnson opposed. / A ORDINANCE - AMEND 1980 BUDGET - 1ST READING A letter was read from Robert Gazewood,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance amending the 1980 Budget by increasing the General Fund and Street Overlay Reserve Fund,and establishing the Street Repair and Reconstruction 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 November 10,1980,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANKS I A letter was read from James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,which presented a resolu tion which would allow Moses Lake to continue regulating the installation of septic tanks within the City of Moses Lake upon entering into an agreement with the Health District. The resolution authorizing participation with the Grant County Health District in a septic tank installation designer program was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS HOUSING REHAB -BLOCK GRANT (f A letter was read from Dean Hagerty,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which requested authorization to call for bids on Job 035-V and Job 018-T.Job 018-T is being presented as a hardship case as the foundation needs to be repaired and the committee is recommending that up to $10,000 be allocated for repairs. Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr. Swanson,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP Mr.Hill stated that because the Council is involved in Budget at this time,that this item will be deferred for 30 days. VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PENINSULA DRIVE Mr.Ziegler stated that the bicycle path along Peninsula Drive is unusable and when it was constructed the equipment used smashed fences,shrubbery,etc.M.G. McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that it would have to be repaired before the contractor will be paid. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:7 October 28,1980 BUDGET Mr.Edwards suggested that the cost of the business license be raised from $35 to perhaps $50 or $75. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS None The Council recessed to an executive session at 9:15 to discuss labor negotiations The executive session concluded at 10:00 p.m.and the regular session adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ZJ<. ATTEST Robert E.Hill,Mayor ty Merkv7 3052