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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING June 23,1981
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8:00.p.m.
Members Present:Bob Hill,Don Swanson,Barry Ziegler,Stephen Shinn,Charles
Edwards,Harvey Vernier,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 June 9,1981,be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $22,003.06
STREET 537.02
ARTERIAL STREET 59.44
ST/REPAIR &RECON 682.50
VOLCANIC/DISASTER RELIEF 97,085.29
COMM/DEV BLOCK GRANT 18,666.07
CONV CENTER RESERVE 884.98
WATER/SEWER 64,592.28
SANITATION 6,969.05
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 53,728.94
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 12,727.71
L.I.D.#44 91.93
TOTAL $278,028.27
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Shinn
and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills
to Coast to Coast.
I.CITIZEN INPUT - None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Johnson moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Request to Sell and Display Fireworks -Lions Club /&3<P
2.Request to Sell Fireworks -Eagles Club
3.Request to Sell Fireworks -Fleming and Grigg Enterprises
4.Request to Sell Fireworks -Payless Store
5.Completion of Work -30-Day Lien Period -Well 24 Drilling.y^a^
The motion was seconded by Mr.Shinn and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
FIRE TRUCK:A letter from Fire Chief Russ Beeman was read which presented the /0/7
five bids on a new fire truck.Mr.Beeman stated that the bids range from a
low of $107,444 to a high of $135,807,not including Washington State Sales
Tax.He recommended that Sea-Western,Inc.being the low bidder and that
meets all the specifications be granted the bid of $107,444,plus the sales
tax.He also stated that if Sea-Western,Inc.is awarded the bid,the City
would be required to pay $50,742 in approximately five months,when the chassis
is delivered to the factory and the remainder of the cost in 10-11 months
when the truck is delivered to Moses Lake.
Mr.Johnson moved that the bid of $107,444,plus Washington state sales tax,
be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
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McCOSH PARK IRRIGATION:A letter from Park & Rec Director Cecil Lee was read
n0 'which presented the bids received for the McCosh Irrigation Project.Mr.Lee
V stated that Minatani Landscaping's gross bid of $58,616.25,with Alternate "A"
of $1,783.60,was a total of $60,399.85,was the low bidder.He also recommended
that the additional $8,622.05 needed to fund this project be appropriated from
either the Revenue Sharing Fund or year end General Fund balance.The remaining
cash balance for the Park Reserve Fund is $51,777.80.
Mr.Swanson made a motion to award the bid to Minatani Landscaping in the r~>
amount of $60,399.85,seconded by Mr.Johnson and passed unanimously.I
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS I
/?COMMUNICATION -RETAIL TRADES -JULY SIDEWALK SALES:A letter was read from Alan
\\D McFadin,Sidewalk Sale Committee,Chamber of Commerce.Mr.McFadin stated that
the Retail Trades Committee wanted permission for the City to barricade Third
Avenue from Alder to Beech;Division Street from Broadway to Fourth;and Ash
Street from Fourth to Broadway,on July 16,17,and 18.They stated they will
maintain a fire lane to be open for emergency use.
Mr.Johnson moved that permission be granted,seconded by Mr.Edwards and passed
unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
^3 ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION -2ND READING:A letter was read from Joseph K.
Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the proposed ordinance deletes
condominiums from that section of the garbage collection ordinance dealing with
commercial rates and inserts it in that section of the ordinance dealing with
residential rates.It presents that condominiums,since they are individually
owned,should be dealt with the same as any other residence in the City of Moses
Lake as far as the rate for garbage collection is concerned.
The ordinance relating to Chapter 8.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled f*1
"Garbage Collection"by amending Section 8.08.140 was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ANIMAL CONTROL -1ST READING:A letter was read from Joseph K.
\)W0 Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the new ordinance dealing with animal
control reflects the Council's wishes as established during the Council's recent
study session held on Tuesday,June 16,1981.It alters the current Municipal
Code in the area of dog and cat control by increasing animal license fees and
impoundment and boarding fees.It also spells out an agressive approach toward
requiring all dogs and cats within the City of Moses Lake to be innoculated against
rabies.The proposed ordinance takes a more positive approach to animal control
with the object of reducing animal problems within the city.
Beatrice Olivas,1107 W.Ivy,states that she had a problem with one of her
neighbors owning 2 cats and the other one 5 cats.The cats had gotten into her
garden and had damaged it considerably.She wanted to know what she could do
about the cat problem.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the animal control ordinance did not cover that problem,
it is covered under the Zoning ordinance.There is a limit of no more than 3
animals over 4 months of age per household.f ^
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Mrs.Olivas was told to give the name of the cat owners and her address to the j
Animal Control Officer who was present at the meeting.j
The ordinance repealing Chapter 6.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Dogs and Cats"and enacting a new Chapter 6.05 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
entitled "Animal Control",was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved to adopt the first reading of the ordinance,seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -GENERAL PENALTY -1ST READING:A letter was read from Joseph K.//oA
Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the proposed ordinance enumerates
monetary penalties which are intended to be applicable to violations of provisions
of the Moses Lake Municipal Code.The proposed provision would be inserted in
the penalty chapter of the Municipal Code and makes the penalties non-deferrable
and non-suspendable.
The ordinance amending Chapter 1.08 of the Municipal Code entitled "General
Penalty"and enacting a new Section 1.08.030 of Chapter 1.08 was read by title
only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER AND SEWER RATES -1ST READING:A letter was read from Joseph j07cr
K.Gavinski,City Manager which proposed an increase in water and sewer rates
would go into effect with billings which occur after August 1,1981.Mr.Gavinski
explained several changes in the ordinance since the distribution of the copy that
was hand delivered with the Agenda packet.The Council asked questions about the
ordinance,and Mr.Gavinski answered.
The ordinance relating to Chapter 13.12 of the Municipal Code entitled "Water
and Sewer Rates"by amending certain sections and adding new psrovisions to
certain sections of Chapter 13.12,was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn made a motion to accept the first reading of the ordinance and set a
public hearing on the meeting of July 14,seconded by Mr.Ziegler.
Mr.Hill stated that he would like to come up with $6.00 for the residential rates
instead of the $0.45 per 100 cubic feet or portion thereof.
Mr.Swanson thought that it would be penalizing people that use less than 500
cubic feet by raising the minimum rate.
The vote was taken on the motion and Mr.Swanson,Mr.Johnson,and Mr.Hill voted
against the motion,Mr.Ziegler,Mr.Shinn,Mr.Vernier and Mr.Edwards voted
for, the motion carried 4-3.
ORDINANCE -WATER AND SEWER RATES -LARSON AFB:Mr.Gavinski's letter explaining /07^~
the ordinances stated that this ordinance eliminates some of the duplicitous
language contained in Title 13 called Water,Sewer,and Public Utilities section
of the municipal code.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 13.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
entitled "Water and Sewer Rates -Larson Air Force Base",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 -SEWER REGULATIONS -1ST READING:Mr.Gavinski's letter explained that ,,>-,-
this ordinance bring the violations of any portions of Chapter 13.04 in line
with our current penalty provision of the Moses Lake Municipal Code.
The ordinance relating to Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Sewer Regulations"by amending certain sections and adding new provisions to
certain sections of Chapter 13.04,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 -WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS -1ST READING:Mr.Gavinski's letter „^
explained that this ordinance bring the violations of any portions of Chapter 13.08
in line with our current penalty provision of the Moses Lake Muncipal Code.
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The ordinance relating to Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Water and Sewer Connections"by amending certain sections and adding new provisions
to certain sections of Chapter 13.08,was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Edwards and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:A letter from Joseph K.Gavinski,City
q^Manager,was read which explained he had investigated the possibility of the City
• of Moses Lake providing to its employees and/or independent contractors a deferred
compensation plan.It stated that he had reviewed the proposed deferred compensa
tion plan provided by the Hartford Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and is
asking Council authorization to provide the plan.He explained that the plan is
completely voluntary on the part of the city's employees and there is no contri
bution made by the City,except for the administering the plan through payroll
deductions,which the Finance Director,Mr.Fry,stated was very slight.The plan
allows employees to deduct from their gross income the amount of money that they
wish up to the lesser of 25%of their gross income or $7,500 per year.The amount
of money put into the plan by an employee is not subject to federal income tax until
the money is withdrawn from the plan either at retirement,termination of employment,
due to an extreme financial hardship,or upon death,in which case the funds go to
the beneficiary designated by the employee.
Mr.John Bee,representative for the Hartford Variable Annuity Life Insurance
Company was in attendance and explained the program to the Council and answered
questions the Council had regarding the program.
The resolution establishing a deferred compensation plan for employees and/or
independent contractors of the City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM:A letter from Joseph K.Gavinski,City
Manager,was read which stated that the Council had approved the Six-Year Street
Program for the years 1982 through 1987 inclusive.By state law a resolution
adopting the Six-Year Street Program as approved by the legislative body must be
passed.
The resolution adopting the Six-Year Street Construction Program for 1982-1987,
was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY INTERFUND LOAN:A letter from Walter Fry,
Finance Director,was read which stated that the Volcanic Disaster Relief Fund
is in an insolvent condition and a balance is owed to the State of Washington
from registered warrants as well as claims will be coming due for the ash pile
stabilization,it is necessary that the city utilize temporary interfund
borrowing for the Volcanic Disaster Relief Fund.The State of Washington audit
has been completed indicating that we have a balance due from FEMA and FHWA that
will allow repayment within a short period of time.The alternative procedure
would be to negotiate for registered warrants through the banks.This is a
more cumbersome process and would require assistance of the city's bond counsel.
He requested that the resolution be adopted that would allow the city to make
interfund borrowing possible.
The resolution authorizing the Finance Director to make temporary interfund
loans for the purpose of completing financing of volcanic disaster clean up
expenditures,was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and
passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS - None
VII.REQUESTS FROM COMMISSIONS - None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
FINAL PLAT -McCOSH PARK:A letter from Rita Perstac,Community Development //£&
Director,was read which stated that the McCosh Park Final Plat has been
prepared by the City's Engineering Department.The preliminary plat was
approved by the City Council on March 10,1981,and she was presenting the
plat to Council for their final approval.
The Council reviewed the map of the Final Plat for McCosh Park.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Final Plat for McCosh Park be accepted by Council,
seconded by Mr.Swanson,and passed unanimously.
IX. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ANIMAL CONTROL -HUMANE HUT:Mr.Hill stated that last Wednesday,Mr.Edwards,jo*3
Mr.Gavinski,Chief Sharp,and he met with the representatives from the Humane
Society.He informed the Council that the Humane Society has had assistance
from CETA and NRO in previous years.All funding has ceased and stopped.The
meeting was for the purpose of considering on a contractual basis with the Humane
Society to run the hut.Mr.Edwards and he were in concurrence that for the
remainder of the year,probably $5,000 and for an entire year,$10,000.He
suggested,with the concurrence of the Council that Mr.Gavinski be asked to
draft an agreement with the Humane Society to operate the Humane Hut and take
care of the.duties.There are some ten communities in this State who in some
way or another do contract with the Humane Society.The Society would be res
ponsible for the hiring of the employee,insurance coverage of that employee,
or any of the services that may be provided.That is where some of the funds
would go.He wanted Council to concur that they ask Mr.Gavinski to proceed
with a contractual arrangement with the Humane Society.
Mr.Johnson asked if $5,000 or $10,000 was enough for the Humane Society.Mr.
Hill answered that they had indicated they could get by with that amount.
Mr.Hill stated that he thought there was $17,000 in the budget.Income revenue
not counting anything the city might receive from the courts is about $4,500,and
licensing,he thought there was only about $1,000*$1,500 in the budget as
anticipated for 1981.According to Mrs.Larson,that figure appears low,even
at the old rates.
Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to prepare a contractual
agreement with the Humane Society,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BOATING AND NOISE ORDINANCES:
The City Manager requested a study session on the Boating ordinance and the Noise
Ordinance.The study session was scheduled for July 7,1981,at 8 p.m.
He presented the Council with a packet of information containing information on
boating and noise ordinances.He stated that the Environmental Protection Agency
is under contract with the League of Cities and if the city wants anything done
in terms of training an individual how to use a decimeter,they will do the
training without any cost to the city.They would also do whatever else the city
felt was necessary either in terms of drafting an ordinance or making a presenta
tion to Council without any cost to the City of Moses Lake.In getting this type
of an ordinance passed and put into operation,if the training is without charge,
would be approximately $200 to $400 for a decimeter.
Mr.Hill stated that Mike Brown is employed by the County during the summer months
handling the boat control and is very much involved with the boating ordinance.
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If the Council is interested he thought it might be helpful for Mr.Brown to
explain the boating ordinance.
AWC CONVENTION -STATEMENT OF POLICIES:Mr.Gavinski presented the Council with
£a packet of information he brought back from the AWC Convention of statements of
\0°policies adopted by members at the Convention,along with resolutions,to
explain how the policy is adopted.Each district has.a representative,and they
have policy written as presented to the full membership,along with the resolutions.|
These resolutions and policies were adopted.'j
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Robert E.Hi If,Mayor
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