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1982 03 233464 ..„M ,,....CITY OF,MOSES .LAKE .,.fl,..,.,„,r..,...^;.,,.,;,..,;m,Qse§;lake,Washington .;:„;r.; CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGnr l March 23,1982 " POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY Roll Call:,Norman Johnson,Charles,Edwards,rHarv,ey,Vernier,Dick Siegert,, ,Wayne..Rimple,Bil;r Reese,and Bob Wallenstien r_ The meeting wa£.calledfto order by Mayor Johnson ai 8:00 p.m.J ^ Mr.Edwards.mpyed tliat the minutes of the meeting of March 9,1982,be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS: REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $35,666.96 STREET 6,466.89 ARTERIAL STREET 11.04 COMM/DEV BLOCK GRANT 19,582.40 WATER/SEWER 19,840.49 SANITATION 5,053.20 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 2,172.50 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,276.69 FIREMENS PENSION 851.50 ^\;•t,-.V-TOT<u.,:::.":,.'"i:,w$z\.v vi;f..'•:r,;.;, Mr.Edwards mpvedthat the.biifs be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.",!"/• Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Edwards,abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Coast to Coast;and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting ° on 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.Resolution -Valley Road Bicycle Path -Easement ZO/3 +2.Consideration of Bids -Restrooms -Community Development Block Grant //&o Peninsula Park Improvements seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,.COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS , COMMUNICATIONS -GAMBLING TAX -DALE WATSON., A letter was read from Dale Watson,Ripple Tavern,which requested that City Ordinance #848 "Gambling Tax"passed August 16,1977,be placed on the Council's Agenda for review of the 5%tax. Mr^Reese requested that he be excused from discussion or voting on this item. Mr.Johnson asked if there were any comments from Council on the letter.He stated that t;here were,three Council men wjio were here when the 5%tax:was passed originally. 3465 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.2 March 23,1982 Mr.Gavinski stated that in regard to'the'request fdr this item to be on the Agenda,although he anticipated what was 'going to be discussed,he prefered to wait to see w^at the request is for before he made any (jomnients.^,, .jn -},. Dale Watson stated that the primary reason he would like to discuss this,is1 to received from the Chief of .Police,aiid.the,figures he Received fr^omthe Ei^ance^. Department in the city1,they don't quite"me^t the disbursement percentage:'In other words,we^paid $55,800 in city tax last year .."in 1981,and the disburse-, ment for the Police DepaVtment Was $19,155:To meet the"51*it should Kavebe6n up around $29,000. Mr.Johnson asked him if he desired lowering of the percentage of the tax on the gross. Mr.Rimple asked if he researched where the money was put.Mr.Watson replied that he assumed that it went into the General Fund.He had a letter from Chief Sharp that stated what it costs the Police Department to police gambling act ivities in the city,it was $19,155. Mr. Johnson stated that since there were new members on the Council who had not been faced with this before explain how the tax works,so they will understand why you are asking,or why the request. Mr.Watson stated that he.was not sure he could explain how it works but state statutes allows for a 5%tax on the gross revenue of gambling that is to be paid to the cities that desire this.By stateostatute it is to be.useglrprimar-,( ily for the enforc^men;t;.ofI'g^6]^ntg,.aciti,1vlj;^s^Primarily is,.defined a^„51%n.:according to th'e Gambling Commission members'that he had talked to..That i^_;r. the basis that he is using to try to get the tax lowered.He feels he is policed very well by the State itself,and he did not see how the City needs to police them too much more.They need to be informed about gambling,activities but they don't really have to police them too much.If they were'called into the tavern,for theft problem,or some other kind of problem,they need to be aware of how to handle it,but not actually policing too much. Mr.Rimple asked if he was allowed to credit back to this fund any expenses "" incurred by the proprietor for administrating on his own time?He asked Mr. Watson if he knew how much time he spent in a week's or month's time in the paper work involved?Mr.Watson said he did not know,but he would say on the average about 2 to 3 hours a day. Mr.Rimple asked him if he was looking in the terms of about a 2h%decrease, and Mr.Watson replied that that would be nice. Mr.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city had quite a history regarding the gambling tax issue and if the City Council would like,he would put a synopsis together with regard to the history to start with.Secondly,the statute does say "primarily"used for enforcement of gambling activities.The word "primarily"has been interpreted to mean by some individuals to mean 51 % but that is only an interpretation for a single year's,period.The idea^the . city of Moses Lake and other cities are supposed to helpthe state with the '' enforcement of gambling activities.That was the whole reason why ci,ties were.r, given the taxing authority.That doesn't necessarily mean that in onelyear that 5111s,to be.used..A case in point could be_madethat oyer,a period of years,if you look at'the entiire revenue sdurce arid the expenditure of those \ funds,if you had one major gambling activity that had to be investigated,the ' amount of money could be expended fairly rapidly.This includes not only the enforcement,or the regulation of legal gambling.actiyities but is also,supposed, to relate"to the enforcement of illegal gambling activities.The Cityfof Mo^eS Lake has been...fortunate in.that enforcement,has not become a significant .pro blem^but'If .some/tinirig d1c|occur which required'the expenditure qf.,a}ot.of'^'(J tinie,this is where thersoured of the funds that would^e used or lobkeaVtowardJ in conducting the investigation."''f CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.3 March 23,1982 Mr.Rimple asked if this was on a carry-over basis.If you generate $55,000 one year and only spend $25,000,is the fund carried over?Mr.Gavinski replied that the city did not.In explaining the process,it is put directly into the General Fund,it is not dedicated to any particular usage and the city is not required to do so.The money goes into the fund one year and goes out the next year,it is completely expended as a part of the General Fund Budget in any given year.The only thing the city can attempt to do is to count the number of hours that are used.Additionally,the amount of money that is expended by the Police Department does not include monies that are expended in the Finance Department in their enforcement of the gambling tax ordinance,and that sometimes becomes somewhat of an issue if the taxes are not paid within a period of time which does take expenditure of man hours and money. Mr.Watson asked what the city would do that the state would not do.Mr. Gavinski replied that he could not answer that. Mr.Rimple asked who pays the state?Mr.Watson replied that the state is paid through the licensing fees and there is a 10£stamp on the back of every gambling device,punchboard,and pull tab that goes to the state. Mr.Gavinski stated that the city attorney's time is included in the expenditure of city funds in enforcing the gambling ordinance,but the city has been fortun ate and has not had to expend very much money in the area,but it could happen in the future.Mr.Watson said that it could happen in the future but that they are so well policed by the state that he doubted that would ever happen. Mr.Gavinski stated that he would have to ask the state to respond to that,he can only relate to what the city does and how the city does it.If the State needs to respond to the manner in which they enforce it and how that overlaps and meshes with the city's enforcement,he thought the state should have some thing to say about. Mr.Wallenstien stated that what has been discussed here is the city's levy of the tax,and asked if the incorporated cities the only ones that tax?Mr. Gavinski replied that the county has just passed a 5%tax on gambling in the county.Mr.Watson stated that the county ordinance was not effective until the 1st of July,however,they felt at the time they could have gone for 2h% but they felt there would be too much pressure from the local cities. Mr.Gavinski explained that the way the statutes are drafted the city allowed to impose a gambling tax,the county is allowed to impose a gambling tax,and if in fact the county passes the tax,that is the rate that is effected county wide for every city that has a tax.I wrote a letter to the county informing them of the city's 5%tax when I learned that the county was considering passing a gambling tax,however,they had already prepared the ordinance and a 5%figure had been used. Mr.Wallenstien asked what effect the county's ordinance would have for the cities.Mr.Gavinski replied that if the county went to a 2h%tax,even though the city had a 5%tax,the city would still be taxed at 2^%,and the county ordinance would supercede what the city has on the books.Mr.Watson said that it would effect any incorporated city less than 20,000 population.Mr.Gavinski stated that there were no cities in Grant County that were over 20,000. Mr.Rimple said that he was assuming all the cities in Grant County are taxing at 5%?Mr.Gavinski stated that he would report back what the tax rates are in the cities that impose a tax.There are five other cities in Grant County that impose a tax,with Quincy and Ephrata included. Mr.Johnson stated that the reason they object to the 5%tax is that it is on the gross. Mr.Rimple said that since there are alot of questions that need to be answered before the Council can give a response he would like to give staff time to put some figures together.Mr.Siegert said there seemed to be inequities in the items in the gambling ordinance.Mr.Gavinski replied that as far as the inequities he was referring to,the differences in the rates,that was something 3466 3467 {l6? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.4 March 23,1982 that is dictated by state statute,and that is why there are differences in the rates for the various activities,both when net and gross figures are used are set by state law.Mr.Johnson said that state law did give cities the option of how far they wanted to go on the 5%and he felt the cities have taken advantage of the fact'that a tax was imposed so immediately the cities grabbed all they can whether they are entitled to or they need it or not for that part icular thing.He felt that had to have some consideration. Mr.Gavinski stated that he will provide a synopsis of chronological events,and will ask the local enforcement officer for the Gambling Commission to appear. Mr.Rimple stated that he would like to see from the Police Department the actual expenditures for 1981 on the gambling,and an estimate for 1982,and also from the Finance Department. Mr.Johnson stated that the item will be on the Agenda for the next meeting. COMMUNICATION - ADMISSIONS TAX - JOHN SOLIN A letter was read from John J.Sol in,Lake Cinema Associates which stated that he wanted discussion regarding City Ordinance 449 and Chapter 3.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code which sets forth the imposition and collection of the city admissions tax. Mr.Gavinski stated that he had suggested to Mr.Sol in to address the City Council with regard to the admissions tax. Mr.Sol in stated that he was speaking on behalf of a partnership,John Lee, Ephrata;Steve Lange,and himself,that took ownership effective February 16, 1982.They were not aware that a city tax existed on admissions prior to pur chase and were advised of that by the old owner.He stated that the Ordinance was passed in 1961 and there are no notes in the files as to the rational.The tax requires payment on box office revenue,ticket sales,of 4%.The tax is supposed to be collected for every theater,circus,show,exhibition,entertain ment or amusement which makes any admission charge.There is only one business in the city,to our knowledge,that has ever paid the tax,and that is the theater. Mr.Gavinski stated that the city pays an admission tax for the admission on the swimming pool,recreation activities,and charges at the Cascade Campground. Mr.Sol in requested that the Admission Tax Ordinance be eliminated from the Municpal Code.He stated that the tax,in his opinion and the opinion of a legal counsel that he has talked to in Seattle,is unconstitutional for the specific reason that it is being taxed on one specific business only,and not being enforced equitably.Bellingham,Mt.Vernon,and Port Angeles have eliminated the tax. There are other cities in Seattle Metropolitan area that do have admissions tax and he does not know if they are subject to review or into legal action.The tax is discriminatory since they are the only business paying it within the city limits. Several organizations should be paying it according to the way the ordinance is worded.The tax is exhorbitantly high at 4%of sales or box office revenues for the services that are received for the payment of the tax.They do riot in their opinion receive any direct benefit at all by paying it.The tax represents a severe financial burden on.the business.Finally,the State of Washington, Department of Revenue specifically does not list theaters as those subject to a "sales tax".If you are not required to pay sales tax you are a business which comes under "service and other occupations".They do pay the 1%business and occupations tax on this revenue,also pay a .44%retailing business and occupation tax on this revenue,and the 6%sales tax,of which the city receives one half of 1%.He is requesting that the City Council take a vote and eliminate this ordinance from the Municipal Code,and that if eliminated that they be granted relief on payment on the tax from their ownership period since February 16,1982. If the tax is proven to be not valid,unconstitutional,and discriminatory,there is some question as to all funds collected in the .past 20 years from Mr.Lee,as to whether or not any of those funds may have to be returned,but they do not want to pursue that subject at all. Mr.Gavinski stated that the records were reviewed and they are very scant,and there is no reason written into the minutes as to why the tax was imposed in the first place.He only assumed that it was passed for revenue reasons,to raise money for the city.Mr.Lee did address the City Council concerning the Ordinance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.5 a vote was taken,and the Ordinance state sales tax,but the City Counci being in the position that they are imposition of the sales tax to van theaters were specifically included not last forever.The City is ant in 1982,and if the revenue goes, revenue source found. Mr.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated tax business enterprises of whatever statute for purposes of regulation agreed with the counsel in Seattl constitutional.The argument thalf that argument as to speeding laws past by various people in equal successful.He suggested that it the city collects the tax from al be taxed. For Mr. Sol in's benefi defined in the RCW's,includes hi things going on at the high school March 23, 1982 stayed.Mr.Sol in mentions the exemption from il should be aware that the state legislature in in Olympia has considered extending the ious professions and services,not knowing if in that.Currently it is exempt,but that may icipating the tax raising approximately $12,000 the budget will have to be decreased or another that all Third Class cities have the power to nature unless preempted specifically by state and for blatantly to collect revenue.He dis- the Ordinance,in his opinion,is quite it is being applied in a discriminatory manner, shoplifting laws,etc.have been raised in the protection argument,and it has never been would not be successful in this situation where the people that carry on what are supposed to ;he explained that "secondary schools"are h schools as well as junior high schools,so are exempt from this tax. 3468 Mr. Gavinski stated that the tax exhibition entertainment or to collect the tax.The problem attempting to enforce the Ordinance graces or the good word of those back to the city since the Ordi includes any charge for any theater,circus,show, amusement.That is what the city goes by in attempting v be in the way the Ordinance is structured.In ,the City has to generally rely on the good people who are being taxed to provide the tax nance is very short. Mr.Wallenstien asked if there werfe the tax.Mr.Gavinski replied thct circus,show,exhibition,entertainment other then the city and the theater should be taxed are few and far between other activities which would be liable for although the ordinance states any theater, or amusement,he could not recall any paying.The functions that are put on which When asked about the amusement Gavinski explained that that was special assessment. thct goes on during the Grant County Fair,Mr. dutside the city limits.The carnivals have a Mr.Gavinski stated that the last Sun Basin Theater,for the period this time the City is attempting that amounted to $9,500,which di tax collected was approximately $9,500 from March of 1980 through June 11,1981,and at to collect that portion after June 11,1981, ided up comes to about $700 per month,r Mr.Sol in stated that the price of owner is still in arrears for about declining.He was not advocating are not paying it,he is requesting of funds by elimination of the ta)| a tax because the Budget won't ba admission includes the tax.The previous 7 months worth of tax,aricl his revenue was enforcing the Ordinance to other people that that the Ordinance be eliminated.The lack is not a fair justification to say you need ance. Mr.Edwards stated that the Ordinance was instituted for the purpose of making a charge which gives the theaters'the right to do business in the City of Moses Lake.Mr.Sol in mentions that he does not receive any benefit from the tax,but he does have the right to open his doors and do business here.He also mentioned the B & 0 Tax,he has been paying the B & 0 Tax for 29 years,and he has yet to notice any benefit to him in paying the tax.It is just a part of the tax system. Mr.Sol in stated that if a tax is to be equitable it either has to have a reason or it has to be equitably taxed among all people that it should apply to.There is alot of revenue that you have a right to collect,but he thinks it is a very difficult enforcement process and that is not the way to go. Mr.Johnson asked if circus type entertainment that have come into town had paid? Mr.Gavinski replied that as far as the carnivals go,they have to obtain a license which costs them $100 for the first day,$50 for the second day,and $25 every day thereafter. 3469 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.6 March 23,1982 Mr.Gavinski said he would prepare a report to the Council concerning the amounts of the tax collected,and from what sources,at the next Council meeting. A COMMUNICATION -REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION -COLUMBIA-BASlN-JOELCORgS ' rI A letter was presented to Council from Virgil Hastings,President,Columbia Basin Job Corps,Community Relations Council.Mr.Hastings stated that Congress is thinking about eliminating 50%of the Job Corps Budget in the 1983 fiscal year.This could effect the Job Corps in Moses Lake.The Job Corps have done alot of work for the citizens of Moses Lake.He wanted to Council to go on record approving operation of the Job Corps Center.He said the reason the Job Corps center was opened after it had been closed a few years ago,is because the City and all the citizens got behind them.He stated that most of the input is from Washington State,there is one girl from Moses Lake going to the Job Corps Center.He would like Council to send a letter to our Congressmen to let them know that Moses Lake is behind the Job Corps Center. Mr.Edwards moved that a letter be sent to the Job Corps and to our two Senators and to our Representative stating the fact that the Job Corps has been a worth while project,compatible to the City of Moses Lake in all ways,and heartily endorse its continuance,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and unanimously passed. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 - LICENSING REGULATIONS - 2ND READING A letter was read from Mr.Gavinski which stated that the Ordinance being pre sented to Council exempts participants in festival or event of no more than four days in duration from purchasing a business license if they wish to display and sell arts,crafts,and hobbies. The Ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"was read by title only. Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Siegert,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -LIGGETT CONDEMNATION - 2ND READING A letter was read from Mr.Whitaker which stated that the Ordinance presented repeals Ordinance 1036 which had a technical error in the legal description. The Ordinance providing for the condemnation,appropriation,taking and damaging of land and other property necessary in the building of Yonezawa Boulevard and a second lake crossing over Parker Horn and repealing Ordinance 1036 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION - NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY - 2ND READING A letter was read from Mr.Gavinski which stated that the proposed Ordinance states the intent of the City Council to join and become a part of the rural inter-county library district,the North Central Regional Library.The ordin ance was presented to Council at the meeting of March 9,1982,and passed the first reading.This is the second reading of the Ordinance. The Ordinance stating the intent of the City Council to join and become a part of the rural inter-county library district was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously. .0^ ,0^° ,5? 3470 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.7 March 23,1982 ORDINANCE - WEED CONTROL - FIRST READING A letter from Mr.Gavinski was read which stated that the Moses Lake Downtown MBf Development Task Force under the authority of the Moses Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and with the approval of the City Council,has asked for favorable consideration toward implementing their plan for a comprehensive program for the downtown area. The letter introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 8.21,Weed Control;an Ordin ance amending Chapter 12.12,Sidewalk Construction;an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.16,Excavations and Obstructions;and a Resolution endorsing traffic flow and circulation plan. The Ordinance repealing Chapter 8.21 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Weed Control Regulations"and enacting a new Chapter 8.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Weed Control"was read by title only. Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - FIRST READING The Ordiance amending Chapter 12.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk Construction"was read by title only. Mr.Siegert moved that the first reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -EXCAVATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS - FIRST READING The Ordinance amending Chapter 12.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Excavations and Obstructions"was read by title only. Mr.Siegert moved that the first reading of the Ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION - ENDORSING TRAFFIC FLOW AND CIRCULATION PLAN The Resolution endorsing the traffic flow and circulation plan developed by the Moses Lake Downtown Development Task Force was read by title only. Mr.Edwards requested that the Resolution be amended to exclude "traffic flow" from the Resolution.The Resolution was amended to read:A Resolution Endorsing the Traffic Circulation Plan Developed by the Moses Lake Downtown Development Task Force. Mr.Edwards moved that first reading of the Resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed.;?•: Mr.Vernier requested that it be recorded that he was abstaining from voting on this item because of ownership of property in the downtown area. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS CONCRETE SAW A letter from Robert E.Townsend,Public Works Director,was read which stated so/y that specifications have been prepared for the concrete saw budgeted for purchase this year.He requested permission to advertise for bids to be opened on April 20,1982. Mr.Siegert moved that the Public Works Director be authorized to advertise for bids,seconded by Mr.Edwards and passed unanimously. //>/ ///? 3471 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg 8 March 23,1982 VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS - None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION n SPRING CLEAN-UP \A letter from Mr.Townsend was presented to Council explaining the options and costs to the City for the various dates that the landfill may be open to the public.He stated that the figures were estimated because it would depend on how the community responds to get rid of material.The County would make the landfill available on any days the Council wishes,but the City would have to bear the costs. Mr.Edwards stated that the County Commissioners would like all the cities to use the same dates because all the publicity will be aimed at the 9th and 10th. Mr.Edwards moved that the Council accept the County's dates of April 9 and 10, 1982,for clean up,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. trt«* IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS APPOINTMENT -GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD Mr.Johnson stated that Mr.Rimple has been appointed to the Grant County Community Action Board. EQUIPMENT BIDS ol 'Mr.Rimple asked if the City had ever approached the County about a joint effort in purchasing of equipment. Mr.Townsend said that when the former Public Works Director was here he had talked to him about it,but nothing formally has been done.The County and the City have been over the past years exchanged the use of equipment.It creates problems at times because when they need it,it is the same time we need it. It has been done in an informal basis in the past and the county has asked that we get into a more formal situation for various reasons.The City is more than willing to cooperate with that on a rental basis,because the rental rate is very reasonable. Mr.Johnson stated that the City is much better off if they own their own merchandise. Mr.Gavinski stated that the City does share equipment back and forth.The equipment for the most part that the City has is something that the County already has but it is equipment that the City uses at the same time that the County uses it.The street sweeper,for instance,is used at the same time that they are also sweeping their streets,the grader is the same way. Mr.Rimple stated that he was talking of a concrete saw,and the.tamper,and alot of things that could be jointly used,and also they could go into a rental program where each agency would pay into a general fund for rental,and every body absorbs 50%of it. Mr.Townsend stated that there were some problems with who maintains it,and the level or maintenance if it breaks down.There are some inherent problems, but he did understand the concept. Mr.Gavinski said the City could examine this further.The City could inventory the equipment and make some contact,not only with the County,but perhaps with other municipalities.There is one piece of equipment that has been discussed - the sewer jet. Mr.Edwards stated that when the two agencies were in the same town when they are in separate towns,there is the matter of transportation,hauling back and forth,etc. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:Pg.9 March 23,1982 X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS HUMANE HUT SITE SELECTION A letter was read from Mr.Gavinski which presented the legal description and two maps which illustrate the location of the site and identifies a specific parcel of land with preparatory work for water,power,and sewer hook-ups for the proposed Grant County Humane Society Animal Shelter.The Society's attorney and he will discuss a long-term lease and operating agreement and hopes to have the information to Council at their next regular meeting on April 13. A letter from Mr.Townsend was read which stated that Councilmen Siegert and Wallenstien submitted a report on three sites studied for the future animal control facility.Their report recommended the area near the Larson Sewer Treatment Plant as their first choice. AWC CONVENTION -JUNE 15,16,17,&18,1982 -SPOKANE Mr.Gavinski said the Annual AWC Convention is scheduled and as soon as he receives material on housing reservations,agendas for various training and informational schedules,he will give the information to Council.If there are any.Councilmen interested in going,let him know as soon as possible and what days they could attend. The City Council is a member of the Association of Washington Cities and is entitled to vote on the policy statement that eventually comes out of the convention and the delegates usually are those people who attend,so if someone does attend it would be as representative of the City of Moses Lake. COUNCIL VISITORS Mr.Gavinski introduced a lady visiting from New Zealand,a Rotary Exchange '^ Student,Megan Hook.She is staying with Mr.Whitaker,City Attorney,in Ephrata. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. is Ntfrman ATTEST: 3472 /#23 /oo>' rman Johns£fn/Mayor City Clerk