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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING November 10,1981
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Robert Hill,Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm
Johnson,Wayne Rimple,and Barry Ziegler
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill.
RESIGNATION
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>—*A letter was read from Donald Swanson which stated that he wished to resign his
position as a Councilman so that his successor could have a chance to work on the
budget.
Mr.Hill moved that the letter of resignation be accepted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL
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Mr.Hill moved that R.Wayne Rimple be appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of
Mr.Swanson,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Rimple was sworn in by Walter Fry,City Clerk.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 27 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $11,956.93
,-,STREET 10,460.99
I ARTERIAL STREET 17,616.37
|VOLCANIC/DISASTER RELIEF 36,981.40
^BLOCK GRANT 15,992.43
U.C.I.160.47
FIRE EQUIPMENT RESERVE 408.95
WATER/SEWER 13,708.48
SANITATION 23,398.74
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 37,201.96
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,719.81
TOTAL $175,606.53
Mr.Shinn moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
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BLOCK GRANT HOUSING
A letter was read from Richard Kelly,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,
which recommended that the bid from Leo Reichlin Contracting be accepted for Job
049-AB and that the bids from Sun Basin Construction be accepted for Jobs 052-AE
and 054-AG.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bids be accepted,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed
unanimously.
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/WELL #12
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended
that the bid from Leonard Plumbing be accepted for Well #12.
Mr.Shinn moved that the bid be accepted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed
unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -CITIZENS TO SAVE THE LIBRARY/|_—
A letter was read from David Herzog,Chairman of the Citizens to Save the Library
Committee,which requested Council to reconsider their decision to withdraw from
the North Central Regional Library as the citizens are in the process of raising
the additional $20,000 needed to meet the 1982 fee.
Mr.Herzog stated that the Committee has put out donation canisters and contacted
service organizations to try to raise the needed money and to inform the citizens
of Moses Lake of the problem.He stated that they have received donations and
pledges amounting to $5,524.This,however,does not count the canisters that have
been distributed throughout the city.
Mr.Edwards stated that the efforts of the citizens to raise money is appreciated
as is the drawing up of the fact sheet.He stated that no one on the Council has
ever wanted to give up the library but the extra funds needed for the increased fee
were not available in the 1982 budget.
Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to rescind the cancellation
of the contract with the North Central Regional Library,seconded by Mr.Vernier.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has given the notice to
withdraw according to the provision in the contract.The North Central Regional
Library has not accepted that notification but will act on it at the next board
meeting.He stated that there would have to be an amendment to the contract or a —
new contract negotiated.
Mr. Edwards withdrew his motion.
Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate whatever contract
is necessary to keep the library in force.
Mr.Vernier did not approve the amended motion.
Mr. Hill seconded Mr. Edwards motion.
Mr.Vernier stated that under parlimentary procedure the first motion that was made
and seconded can not be withdrawn without the approval of the majority of the body
and he stated that he was not happy with the decision of the North Central Regional
Library but he has seen no alternative to having a library without contracting with
the North Central Regional Library.He felt the city should stay with the North
Central Regional Library for at least one more year as he could not see giving up a
library for a relatively small amount of money.He stated that passing the motion
to rescind the cancellation of the contract does not mean that the city cannot
continue to negotiate a better and financially easier arrangement with them.He
did not want to see the November 15 cut off date pass without taking action that
will assure the city of having a library.He felt that the original motion should
be passed and the city continue with the North Central Regional Library.
Mr.Hill pointed out that the city has been trying to negotiate with the Regional
Library for two months and they have shown no willingness to discuss it.
There was some discussion by the Council on the amount that would be assessed by
the North Central Regional Library and the fact that the city has budgeted only
$78,000 for library services.It was pointed out that the citizens would be at
tempting to raise the needed money before June 1982.If the money is not raised,
the city would still have the option of cancelling the contract by October 1,1982.
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James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the Council's action in rescinding
the contract,whether or not it was accepted by the North Central Regional Library,
was sufficient to end the contract.Therefore,the city now has no contract with
the Regional Library.With the action proposed by the Council tonight,a document
would have to be executed reinstating the terms of the old contract.
The motion to rescind the cancellation was passed with Mr.Hill opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -AMEND OUTDOOR STORAGE - 2ND READING ,
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A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented
an ordinance amending the portion of the zoning ordinance concerning outdoor
storage and display in the C-l,C-2S and C-3 zones.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Section 18.27.120 of Chaper 18.27 of the Moses Lake Munici
pal Code entitled C-l,General Commercial Zone;Chapter 18.30 of the Moses Lake
Municipal Code entitled C-2,Limited Commercial Zone;and Section 18.33.180 of
Chapter 18.33 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled C-3,Neighborhood Com
mercial Zone was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ULIDS
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented ordinances
approving and confirming the assessment roles of ULIDs #1 and #2 and an ordinance
authorizing the sale of bonds on the two ULIDs.
ORDINANCE - CONFIRMING ULID #1 - 1ST READING
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,approving and confirming the
assessments and assessment roll of Utility Local Improvement District No.1 for the
improvement of the lower Peninsula area within the city and levying and assessing
the cost and expense thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and
other property as shown on the assessment roll was read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining since he lives in the area.
ORDINANCE - CONFIRMING ULID #2 - 1ST READING
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,approving and confirming the
assessments and assessment roll of Utility Local Improvement District No.2 for the
improvement of certain properties within the city and levying and assessing the
cost and expense thereof against the several lots,tracts,parcels of land and
other property as shown on the assessment roll was read by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -BOND SALE -ULIDS #1 & #2 - 1ST READING
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Steve Norman from Seattle Northwest Securities,presented a purchase offer for the
$985,000 water and sewer revenue bonds,1981.They are offering to purchase at a
price of $96.50 per $100 par value.The effective coupon rate is 13.603%and the
effective rate,taking into consideration the discount,is 13.8185%.He stated
that the bonds have been rated BAA-1 by Moodys Investors Service,which is an up
grading of the previous rating of BAA.He explained the terms of the purchase
offer.
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Mr.Shinn moved that the purchase agreement be accepted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,amending Ordinance No.999;
providing for the issuance of $985,000 par value of "Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds,
1981,"for the purpose of obtaining funds to pay the cost of carrying out the
system or plan of additions to and betterments and extensions of the waterworks
utility of the city,including the sewerage system as a part thereof,as specified
and adopted in Ordinance No.999 as amended herein,and applicable to Utility Local
Improvement Districts Nos.1 and 2;fixing the date,denomination,interest rates,
form,terms and covenants of such bonds;and providing for the sale and delivery of
such bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation of Seattle,Washington was
read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1981 BUDGET - 1ST READING
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A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
amending the 1981 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1981 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was
read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for December 8,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
gP RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN BLANKET UTILITY FRANCHISE
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
the city needs franchises for water and sewer lines that are in the county right-
of-way.It was suggested by the County Public Works Director that the city request
a blanket franchise on the county roads which are located within 2 miles of the
city limits.
The resolution authorizing the City Manager or Public works Director to sign and
submit on behalf of the City of Moses Lake forms requesting a franchise from Grant
County for utility construction was read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
ALDER STREET RIP RAP
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested
permission to advertise for bids for the application of rip rap to the shoreline
along the Alder Street Fill.The city has approval to use funds from the FAU (FAM)
grant program in the ratio of approximately 80%Federal and 20%city for this
project.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed unanimously.
BLOCK GRANT HOUSING
A letter was read from Richard Kelly,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,
which requested authorization to call for bids on Jobs 055-AH and 056-AI.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Vernier,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
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VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT ,.
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
Goltz Roofing Co.has completed the work on the roof replacement project and
recommended that the work be accepted and the 30-day lien period be entered into.
Mr.Shinn moved that the work be accepted and the 30-day lien period be entered
into,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - CORNING
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A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated
that Glen Corning is requesting the annexation of 110 acres of land located west of
Laguna Drive in the Westlake area and outlining the steps necessary to follow to
annex this land.
Mr.Hill moved that the notice of intent to annex be accepted,and the petition be
drawn up to include language for the assumption of all outstanding city indebtedness
and adoption of the Comprehensive Plan,seconded by Mr.Edwards.
Mr.Vernier suggested that all requests for annexation be postponed until a policy
is developed on development charges.
Mr.Rimple felt that it would be a mistake to turn down a request for annexation.
Mr.Hill also felt it would be a mistake to turn down an annexation request and he
did not believe development charges would be applicable in this case.
The motion passed with Mr.Vernier opposed and Mr.Rimple abstaining.
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i ,A letter was read from Richard Kelly,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee,
j which requested Council confirmation of the appointment of Linda Pando to the[Citizens Advisory Committee.
Mr.Edwards moved that Linda Pando be appointed to the Committee,seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT -ASSUMPTION OF LEASE
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Walter Fry,Finance Director,stated that while the School District was utilizing
time on the city's computer they attached several items.The School District is no
longer using the city's computer but the city needs some of the equipment which the
School District attached.He is requesting that the Council authorize the city to
assume the lease of the equipment the School District attached which includes 8
ports,two display and one printer terminals,Cobol and Disc Drive.
Mr.Edwards moved that the city assume the lease of the computer equipment,seconded
by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
SECOND LAKE CROSSING - LAND TRADE
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,which /0c/o
requested Council authorization for a land trade between the city,the Reese brothers,
and Leon Bodie for the right-of-way for Yonezawa Boulevard.
'"j Joseph Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had talked to Jack Reese about the
greenhouses that are on property which would belong to the city if the trade is
-LJ approved by the Council.Mr.Reese is requesting that the greenhouses be allowed
to remain until they are removed or the roadway is built.In exchange for this
permission he would agree to maintain the property in that area.
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Mr.Edwards moved that the city exchange a back triangle of property on Lot 2 of
McClimans Addition for a small triangle on Lot 3 with the Reese brothers;the city
exchange a large portion of Lot 2 for a large portion of Lot 1 of McClimans Addition
with Leon Bodie;the city purchase the northwest triangle on the property which is
west of Lot 3 of McClimans Addition from the Reese brothers for $3,000;the city
pay $1,000 to Moses Lake Realty for their fees in the land exchange;and the green
houses be allowed to remain providing Mr.Reese maintains the area in a suitable
manner or until Yonezawa Boulevard is constructed,or the land is used for other
public purposes,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr.Johnson suggested the names of Roy Parks and John Hill as candidates for the
vacancy on the Planning Commission.
A LIBRARY
There was some discussion by the Council on the possibility of contacting the
County Commissioners who appoint the members of the North Central Regional Library
Board.
Mr.Edwards moved that a letter be drafted to the County Commissioners requesting
them to recommend to their appointees on the North Central Regional Library Board
that serious consideration be given to readjustment of their budget to help alle
viate the budget crunch felt by the cities,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
STRATFORD ROAD SPEED ZONE STUDY
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that
the Council had requested a speed zone study be made on Stratford Road.There is
no justification from an engineering standpoint to lower the existing 35 mph speed
limit on Stratford Road and would recommended that the existing 35 mph speed limit
be maintained.
After some discussion,it was the consensus of the Council that the 35 mph speed
limit remain.
The regular Council meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in an
executive session to discuss labor relations and real estate.The executive
session was adjourned at 10 p.m.and the regular Council meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
Robert
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City Clerk
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