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1981 12 083229 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING December 8,1981 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Steve Shinn,Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson, Robert Hill,Wayne Rimple,and Barry Ziegler The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Robert Hill. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 24 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $27,480.57 STREET 5,626.57 ARTERIAL STREET 4,085.00 BLOCK GRANT 5,382.66 PARK &REC.RESERVE 5,019.13 WATER/SEWER 10,234.37 SANITATION 22,328.56 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,361.03 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 679.78 TOTAL $85,197.67 Mr.Johnson moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Vernier, and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting on the bills from Coast to Coast and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on the bills from Moses Lake Steel Supply. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFT -JAPAN AIR LINES A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which requested ' that the $1,500 donation from Japan Air Lines be accepted.The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended that these funds be used as seed money for the construc tion of a Performing Arts Stage to be located in McCosh Park. A letter was read from Captain Iwao of Japan Air Lines which stated they would like to donate $1,500 to the Park and Recreation Department and also stating they would like to know for what purpose the money would be used. The resolution accepting a cash gift from Japan Air Lines to be used as seed money for the Performing Arts Stage at McCosh Park was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ALDER CAUSEWAY RIPRAP /OS? A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended that the bid in the amount of $7,995 be awarded to Del Johnson Construction for this project.This bid is 79%lower than the engineer's estimate of $37,500. Mr.Townsend stated that staff had checked with previous contract owners and they indicated satisfaction with his work. Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Del Johnson Construction,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously. 3230 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 December 8,1981 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS A PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -WESTLAKE SHORES ANNEXATION - 2ND READINGf— A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented an ordinance for the annexing of 110 acres of land located west of Laguna Drive in the Westlake area of Moses Lake.The public hearing is for the purpose of discussing the zoning of R-l which is recommended for this property. 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.Edwards,and passed unanimously. 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.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Vernier opposed,and Mr.Rimple abstaining. PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE - ADOPTING 1982 BUDGET - 2ND 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. Bob Eash,Director of Grant County Seniors,stated that they furnish a 3-county area with senior transportation.He stated that they have previously submitted a letter requesting help with this transportion for 1982 in the amount of approxi mately $3,500. 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. Mr.Hill stated that this request has been considered by Council but no funds are available at this time. 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 second reading of the ordinane be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson. Mr.Shinn stated that he was opposed to adopting this ordinance because of the salary adjustments that need to be made to the budget and what has been presented does not reflect these needed changes.He also felt the city needed one more Police Officer on staff and to accomplish this there would have to be a decrease in two positions covered by the General Fund.He also stated that he was opposed to the funding balance taken out of the Water/Sewer Operating Fund and put into the General Fund.He also felt the Equipment Rental Fund was getting equipment heavy as far as vehicles go. Mr.Vernier stated that the request for funds by the senior citizens group would be in line with the Revenue Sharing guidelines and he felt a study session should be held sometime in 1982 to discuss this and other capital improvement projects for which there were not sufficient funds in the 1982 budget. The motion passed with Mr.Shinn and Mr.Ziegler opposed. r 3231 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 December 8,1981 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -UTILITY OCCUPATIONAL TAX -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance amending the utility occupational tax ordinance. 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 Muni cipal Code Entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION BLOCK GRANT -PARK IMPROVEMENTS -1982 -RECOMMENDATION A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the third year of the Block Grant includes a $50,000 expenditure for park improvements.The Park and Recreation Commission and the Citizens Advisory Commit tee have met to develop an expenditure proposal for the $50,000.The two groups have collectively developed the park improvement plan as follows: 1.The funds should be used to improve the existing Peninsula Park 2.Utilize Job Corps for labor where possible 3.Suggested improvements are restrooms,play structure,landscaping,picnic areas with tables and bar-be-cues,drinking fountain,concrete parking strips, curbing,and game slab,litter receptacles,mailbox standards,and irrigation. The restrooms were considered a low priority by the Park and Recreation Commission and a high priority by the Citizens Advisory Committee. Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,explained the existing park facilities and the proposed improvements. There was some discussion by the Council on the priority of the restrooms. Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to begin implementation of this project, with restrooms as a low priority item,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr. Shinn and Mr.Hill opposed as they felt the restroom question should be discussed further by the Park and Recreation Commission and the Citizens Advisory Committee. GENERAL EMPLOYEES LABOR AGREEMENT A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested authoriza tion for the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Moses Lake and the Teamsters Local 148,representing Public Works,Parks,Finance,and Commun ity Development employees. Mr.Gavinski stated that the agreement provides for a 4%salary increase for the union members and also provides for dental insurance coverage beginning July 1, 1982 and vision coverage beginning October 1,1982.The insurance coverages com pute to an additional 1%if it were paid in wages and the union membership was offered either the 5%or the benefits and they opted for the benefits. Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously. 3232 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 December 8,1981 IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mr.Hill requested Council concurrence of the appointment of Tyler Brown to fulfill Mr.Rimple's term on the Planning Commission. Mr.Edwards moved that Tyler Brown be appointed to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS ri DEVELOPMENT FEES Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,stated that the question has been raised on how services will be paid for.She stated that based on what other cities in the State of Washington have done,development fees seem to be the most equitable answer.She explained the proposal as outlined in the memo presented to Council. Mr.Vernier stated that he felt this is an excellent job of outlining the study that would be needed.He felt staff should be commended for it. Mr.Edwards wanted to know if any rate structures from other cities were available. Ms.Perstac stated that some cities charge fees based on a square footage basis, some cities use a capacity type of figure,and some use a fee structure based on the number of bedrooms. Mr.Hill felt that this should be taken up with the new Council in January. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that when the legislature gave the cities the option of raising their sales tax an addition %%there was tacked on to that a provision which would have provided that cities could no longer charge development fees.However,that failed.It was raised again in the session just over and the homebuilders again pressed for the elimination of development fees. It was decided that this should be brought back in January. p3 WATER/SEWER RATES Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city would like to be able to close out the books so that a realistic carry over figure could be had.Staff will not know what the closing balance will be until the latter part of January or early February. Mr.Shinn felt the new Council should have a study session on the water/sewer rates so that they will be familiar with the information already presented to Council. Mr.Hill also felt the new Council should be brought up to date on the water/sewer information. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ^ i* Robert E.Hill,Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk