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1981 11 243224 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING November 24,1981 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson, Wayne Rimple,and Barry Ziegler Absent:Robert Hill until 9 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Pro Tern Steve Shinn. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $8,399.71 STREET 1,075.29 BLOCK GRANT 5,617,54 PARK &REC.RESERVE 22,078.47 WATER/SEWER 16,004.43 SANITATION 5,222.38 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 18,250.94 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 17,038.57 FIREMENS PENSION 825.44 TOTAL $96,511.22 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting on the bill for Coast to Coast and Mr.Shinn abstaining from voting on the bill for Shinn Irrigation. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Resolution -grant easement to PUD -Well #24 2.Resolution -accept easement -Florence Street 3.Resolution -accept water line -Wesley Place 4.Resolution -accept easement -Bicycle Path -Valley Road 5.a.Resolution -accept easement -John &Gladys Betties -Block Grant /o /3 b.Resolution -accept deed -Carl &Minnie Thompson -Block Grant JOVO c.Resolution - easement - Jack & Loretta Mitchell - Block Grant /O/J d.Resolution - easement - Jack & Loretta Mitchell - Block Grant e. Resolution - easement - Jack & Loretta Mitchell - Block Grant seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS 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 051-AD. Mr.Johnson moved that the bid be accepted,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously. 3225 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 November 24,1981 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -COORDINATION TASK FORCE A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a letter from H.K.Dano referencing the formation of a task force to better coordinate the thinking and planning of the people of Moses Lake who are interested in community improvement. Mr.Dano stated that a task force has been formed and he is requesting Council's approval of its make-up as he was of the opinion that nothing effective could be done unless the legislative body of the city were involved in the process.He explained the make-up of the task force.He stated that they have planned to nickname Moses Lake the "Oasis City".He presented maps showing the areas to be involved in Phase I and Phase II of this project. Mr.Johnson moved that the composition of the task force and the designation of Phase I of the core area be accepted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - AMEND 1981 BUDGET - 2ND READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance amending the 1981 Budget. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending the 1981 Budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1982 BUDGET - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented the ordi nance adopting the 1982 Budget. The public hearing was opened. Stewart Jones,Conference of Governments,stated that he felt Moses Lake should continue its membership in COG.The most visible function of the COG is the review and comment of local grant applications.This clearing house function is mandated by the Office of Management and Budget.In the absence of a local review and comment process,it would take place in Olympia.He felt it would be unneces sary and expensive for the city officials to have to travel to Olympia for the review of local projects.He stated that COG has been active in the publication of several planning documents including studies for the state regarding the Northern Tier Pipeline.He urged the City of Moses Lake to continue its support of COG. A letter was read from Mabel Lewellen,Board Presidnet of the Grant County Seniors, which requested Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of $3,500 to aid in the pur chase and/or operation of a senior citizen and handicapped transportation system. There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 1982 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson. Mr.Ziegler stated that he was opposed to the ordinance on the basis of staff salaries. 3226 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 November 24,1981 Mr.Shinn felt that the Fire and Police Departments are sliding down when it comes to personnel.He felt that the city needs to add at least one additional police officer and make up the cost by eliminating at least two employees in other areas of the General Fund or cut back on services.He felt the city planner should be used for development fee research and he also felt the COG funding should be re established in the budget.He also stated that he could not see the justification for the cost increase of the administrative functions being charged the sanitation and water/sewer departments. The motion passed with Mr.Ziegler and Mr.Shinn opposed. (Mr.Hill arrived) V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - CONFIRMING ULID #1 -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented ordinances which approve and confirm the assessment roles of ULID #1 and ULID #2 and the jaoo ordinance authorizing the sale of bonds on the two ULIDs./aac? ORD.1037; 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.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining due to a conflict of interest. ORD.1038: me ordinance of the City of Mos,es 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.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Johnson,and passed unanimously. ORD.1039: 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.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining due to a conflict of interest. ORDINANCE - UTILITY OCCUPATION TAX - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance amending the ordinance concerning utility occupational taxes. The ordinance repealing Chapter 3.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"and enacting a new Chapter 3.30 of the Moses Lake Munic ipal Code entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. 1° 3227 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 November 24,1981 if ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION -WESTLAKE SHORES -1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented an ordinance providing for the annexation of approximately 110 acres of land located west of Laguna Drive in the Westlake area of Moses Lake. The ordinance providing for the annexation of certain territory to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits thereof,providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness and zoning was read by title only. Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing be set for December 8,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining and Mr.Vernier opposed. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS VEHICLES A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which requested permission to allow the 1981 vehicle to be encumbered after the December 1,1981 deadline for 1981 purchases.The vehicles budgeted for in the 1982 budget would also be bid for at this time.These bids will be compared with the state contract. A letter was read from William Newell,Public Works Superintendent,which requested permission to advertise for bids for the pickup remaining in the 1981 budget and the vehicles included in the 1982 budget. Mr.Shinn wanted to know what vehicles would be purchased for 1982.Mr.Newell stated that there would be 3 police vehicles,a sedan,and 2 Jg-ton pick-ups. Mr.Zigler moved that the recommendation from the Public Works Department be accepted,seconded .by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. BLOCK GRANT HOUSING A letter was read from Richard Kelly,Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which requested that staff be authorized to call for bids on Job 057-AJ. Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Hill, and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ,0"/PERFORMING ARTS STAGE A letter was read from Larry Buckley,Chairman Commission,which stated that the Park and Rec discussing the need for a Performing Arts Stag conducted with favorable results on the need a Performing Arts Stage would be constructed in slope near the lake to its best advantage for Air Lines has offered to donate $1,500 to the Commission has recommended that these funds be Approval of this project by the Council would project. of the Park and Recreation Advisory reation Advisory Commission has been e in McCosh Park.Surveys have been nd use of such a facility.The McCosh Park and would use the natural seating and bowl-like feature.Japan city for park improvements and the used for seed money for this project in no way commit the city to fund the Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,explained the lay-out of the project. Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to proceed with this project,seconded by Mr.Shinn. Mr.Rimple pointed out that the Park &Recreation Commission has requested the city's Engineering Department to assist by providing construction detail drawings and cost estimates. 1 I 3228 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 November 24,1981 Mr.Lee stated that normally there is budgeted some general engineering time and he felt it could probably be done during that time.He stated that these same sketches were sent to the Public Works Director and he would assume that they would be done whenever they could be worked into the schedule. M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that time has been budgeted in the Engineering Department for projects not specifically approved in the budget. These extra projects would take second place to the budgeted projects but time has been budgeted for them. The motion passed unanimously. Mr.Rimple requested that a report be made on the engineering costs for this project. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS LIBRARY Mr.Edwards stated that a meeting was held with the North Central Regional Library Board and the problems facing the cities as far as finances are concerned were discussed.The question of giving credit to the cities was also discussed but no decisions were made. WATER/SEWER RATES Mr.Vernier stated that it was his understanding that the 62.5%increase in the /<203 water/sewer rates was to take care of the 1981 financial problems in this fund and that this would be looked at again at the end of the year.He requested that staff bring back a report on progess at the meeting on December 10. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS DEVELOPMENT FEES Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he has requested the Community Devel opment Department to prepare a report on what work needs to be done and the time needed to address the question of development fees.This will be ready by the December 8 Council meeting. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor relations.The executive meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened. INSURANCE The City Council,by consensus,agreed that the question of the city's purchase of insurance should be reviewed by the incoming Council after January 11,1982.This decision is in response to a request received from the L.W.Shaffer Insurance Agency of Moses Lake,Washington. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. City Clerk