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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING January 26,1982
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple,
Bill Reese,Dick Siegert,and Bob Wallenstien
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 12 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $14,544.77
STREET 5,700.95
BLOCK GRANT 13,145.77
WATER/SEWER 7,803.30
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 312.34
FIREMENS PENSION 851.50
TOTAL $42,358.63
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the
bills to Coast to Coast and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of
the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1. Request to call for bids - Block Grant - Jobs 059-AL &060-AM jy
2.Acceptance of Work - Well #24 /3 0?
3.Resolutions (3)-slope easements -bicycle path /q/3,
seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROCLAMATION -VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
The proclamation proclaiming February 8 to 12 as Vocational Education Week was
read.
Mr.Edwards moved that the proclamation be accepted,seconded by Mr.Siegert,and
passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION -COMMITTEE TO SAVE THE LIBRARY
A letter was read from David Herzog,Chairman of the Committee to Save the Library,
which requested the Council initiate an annexation ordinance which would make it
possible for the city to become a legal part of the North Central Regional Library
District.
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Mr.Herzog stated that the Committee has raised more than $10,000 to pay for the
assessment imposed by the North Central Regional Library on the city for its ser
vices.He stated that annexation might be the answer to the problem the city has
in funding the library.The last date for the city to annex for the 1984 year is
March 1,1983.He stated that the money raised so far is now in the bank and it
will be presented to the city in December.
Mr.Edwards wanted to know what limitations would be involved if the city were to
annex to the library district.
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Skip Munson,Moses Lake Librarian,stated that of the 6 cities where annexation has
been approved,it was understood that they would provide the building.She sug-I
gested that the city contact the library board and work this out with them.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city staff has reviewed the
annexation procedure.He stated that the annexation ordinance has to be adopted by
City Council and then forwarded to the Regional Library Board for their approval
before an election could be arranged.He stated that it was his feeling from the
Regional Library Board that they would not concur in an annexation unless there
were some discussions concerning the facility itself.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the Council go on record as extending sincere thanks to
the Citizens to Save the Libary Committee for their assistance in this issue,and a
letter to that effect be sent,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Sigert felt that a study session prior to the drafting of the annexation ordi
nance would be helpful.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the Council would adopt an annexation ordinance.The
ordinance would then be presented to the North Central Regional Library Board which
would have to concur in the annexation.It would then be sent on to the Grant
County Board of Commissioners who would set an election date by resolution.If the
citizens of Moses Lake approved the annexation,they would be taxed by the county
offices and the city would no longer have a contract with the Regional Library.
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Ihe question of who would maintain the library building if the annexation was
approved was discussed.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that city staff prepare an ordinance,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and failed with Mr.Siegert,Mr.Edwards,Mr.Rimple,and Mr.Reese opposed.
Mr.Siegert moved that a study session be set for February 16 at 7:30 to meet with
Mike Lynch,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - AMEND 1981 BUDGET - 1ST READING
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.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Siegert,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - INVESTMENTS/INVESTMENT INCOMES - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi-!""""
nance which would designate the Finance Director as the Investment Officer of the j
city.
The ordinance adding Section 2.12.040 to the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by
title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -CHANGING FINANCE DEPARTMENT HOURS -1ST READING
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager which presented an ordi
nance which would change the office hours of the Finance Department from 8 a.m.to
5 p.m.to 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the Finance Department had requested this so that employees
would have one hour of uninterrupted time to work.This should help productivity
since the Finance Department has lost a number of part-time and CETA employees due
to cut backs.
He also suggested that the last three lines of the ordinance be changed to read
".. .Monday through Friday,except holidays,including the Fire and Police
Departments for non-emergency,routine business matters."
The ordinance adding a new chapter 2.90 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Office Hours"was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted as amended,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
VOLCANIC DUST CONTROL
Mr.Sigert stated that the Council passed Ordinance 1008 which prohibited the off-
road use of motorized vehicles.He feels the ordinance is being too liberally
enforced when it applies to snowmobiles on the frozen lake since is was mainly for
ash control.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he contacted the Police Chief and the
word has been passed down that there is nothing which will prevent the operation of
a snowmobile on the lake.
PLANNING COMMISSI!
Mr.Johnson stated that Gary Chandler and Bill Bailey have been appointed to the
Planning Commission.The appointments were made after the Council,by ballot,
•indicated their choices for the appointments.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
STUDY SESSIONS
The information on the water/sewer rates was given to Council.A study session was
set for February 2.
A study session was set for February 10 with the Humane Society and the Library.
A dinner meeting was set for February 8 with the Port of Moses Lake.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT/DEVELOPMENT FEES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he has requested the Community Devel
opment Department to gear up for a study on growth management and development fees.
Be^jse of the work involved,he requested direction from the Council on this
study.The city will be attempting to do it in-house but there is a possibility
that outside help will be needed.He pointed out that there will be about 600
hours needed for this study.
Mr.Vernier moved that this be considered a high priority item in the use of city
staff time,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed with Mr. Rimple opposed.
AWC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AWC Legislative Conference will
be held on February 4 in Olympia.He requested those Council men interested in
attending to contact him so that arrangements could be made.He stated that the
conference will consider the h%sales tax issue,the consideration of using the
hotel/motel tax monies for the acquisition of park land,an auditor reform proposal
which should be supported by AWC,and early retirement in the PERS system.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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