1982 06 08CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
June 8, 1982
Members Present:Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple,
Bill Reese,and Dick Siegert
Absent:Bob Wallenstien
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norm Johnson at 8 p.m.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 25 be approved as submit
ted,seconded by Mr.Siegert,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
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REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $8,630.65
STREET 4,809.19
ARTERIAL STREET 389.19
BLOCK GRANT 11,875.68
CONVENTION CENTER 234.33
PARK &REC.2,791.83
FIRE EQUIPMENT 53,551.36
WATER/SEWER 5,987.39
SANITATION 22,392.21
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 5,987.39
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,593.08
TOTAL $120,902.00
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Moses Lake Steel Supply.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read which set 1982 as the Year of the Eagle and June 20,1982///j
as Bald Eagle Day.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Rimple moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Acceptance of Work -Well 12 pump,plumbing,etc./£.^^~
2.Acceptance of Work -McCosh Park Irrigation Project /ooy
3.Consideration of Bids -Water Meters j>Q,
seconded by Mr.Siegert,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - WCMA -ICMA SCHOLARSHIP
A letter was read from Richard Zais,President of the Washington City Manager's
Association,which stated that Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,has been chosen by
the WCMA to receive a scholarship in 1982.
COMMUNICATION -GODFATHER'S PIZZA
A letter was read from W.E.Rockow,Construction Coordinator for Godfather's
Pizza,which commended Robert Kimball,Building Official,for his professional and
expedient handling of the plans for Godfather's Pizza.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ty ORDINANCE -REASSESSING ULID #1,PROPERTY -2ND READING
1 A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance reassessing certain tracts of land located within ULID #1 and which amends
the assessment roll accepted by Ordinance #1037.
The ordinance reassessing certain tracts of land located within ULID No.1 and
amending the assessment roll accepted by Ordinance No.1037 was read by title only.
Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
f ORDINANCE -SEWER RATE STRUCTURE -ITI -2ND READINGjo-————
\A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance setting the rate structure for the sewer service utilized by International
Titanium,Inc.This rate structure would be effective for the period of time that
the one-year temporary wastewater discharge permit is in effect.If a new waste
water discharge permit is negotiated,a new rate structure will also be negotiated.
The ordinance setting the rates for sewer service utilitized by International
Titanium,Inc.was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
I ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION -BBCC SOUTH CAMPUS -2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance providing for the annexation of the property commonly known as the Big Bend
Community College South Campus.This ordinance also provides for the zoning of the
property.
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.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Siegert opposed and Mr.Vernier abstainind due to
the appearance of fairness doctrine.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
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|0>'ORDINANCE - AMEND 1-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which pre
sented an ordinance amending the conditional use section of the industrial zone.
This proposed amendment was initiated because of a request by Nick Tommer of Tommer
Construction in Ephrata to locate a portable asphalt plant within the city limits.
It was the decision of the Planning Commission that an asphalt plant should not be
considered a permitted use in the industrial zone.However,some Commissioners
suggested that an asphalt plant be considered as a conditional use.The Planning
Commission,at their May 27 meeting,in a 4-3 vote,recommended to the Council that
an asphalt plant not be added as a conditional use in the industrial zone.
Mr.Siegert excused himself from item due to a conflict of interest.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "1-1
Industrial Zone"was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council and Mr.Tommer explained how the plant
would operate.
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Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and the public
hearing be set for June 22,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and failed with Mr.Edwards in
favor,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Vernier opposed,and Mr.Siegert abstaining.
Mr.Rimple stated that he voted against it because there is a problem with what
should be allowed in the city's industrial zone.He felt the Planning Commission
should have time to study the industrial zone and make a recommendation to the
Council.
VARIANCE REQUEST - PAMP MAIERS
Mr.Siegert excused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest.//<?&>
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated
that North Central Construction has applied for a variance so that the bonding
requirements for 140 feet of street and utility improvements on Kittleson Road can
be removed and replaced with a convenant agreement.
Mr.Vernier moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed with Mr.Siegert abstaining.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
USEflS FEE - LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that it had
been suggested by several Councilmembers that the city look into charging a fee for
the use of the auditorium in the library.The proposed permit form and application
was sent to the Moses Lake Library Board for their recommendation.The Libarary
Board felt that the auditorium should be free to any group.
A letter was read from Don Skinner,Chairman of the Moses Lake Library Board,which
stated that they felt the permit was an excellent idea but that the auditorium
should be free to any group desiring to use it.
]I Mr.Siegert moved that the library auditorium continue to be available under the[_j current rules,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
FIREWORKS -LIONS CLUB
A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which stated that the Lions Club ^^
has requested permission to sell fireworks from stands located at Penn Plaza and
the Grant County Mall.
Mr.Rimple moved that the Lions Club be granted permission to sell the fireworks,
seconded by Mr.Siegert,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - LIBRARY
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that one of '
the two heating/air conditioning units at the libary.needs to be replace but money
was not budgeted for the replacement in the 1982 Budget.He requested permission
to appropriate $2,500 from the General Fund Fund Balance to replace the heating/air
conditioning unit.If the Council approves the appropriation,the city would
request quotes for the replacement of this equipment.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to replace the heating/air conditioning
unit,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
s*J None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Mr.Siegert had requested a report on
the status of all public works contracts.He distributed a report to the Council.
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,^3 WATER/SEWER RATES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report and review of the history of
the problem with the water/sewer rates.
GRAVEL STREETS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
on the city's gravel streets.
APPOINTMENT TO PCAA
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he has been appointed to the Planning
and Community Affairs Agency Advisory Committee and will be attending a meeting at
the Marriott Hotel in Seattle at 10 a.m.on June 9,1982.
ZONING ORDINANCE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city's Zoning Ordinance needs a
great deal of work and that was why the city hired Larry Angel1 as City Planner.
He has been working on growth management and the development fee problem.Mr.
Gavinski stated that the Planning Commission has recommended that the Zoning Ordi
nance be reviewed and updated.
BICYCLE PATH FUNDING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had researched the question of
available funds for constructing bicycle paths and found that there is none.Also,
he reported that the city does not have to have a special fund to set aside funds
for bicycle paths.
DEVELOPMENT FEES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a report on the impact on development
fees of the recently passed legislation.
BLOCK GRANTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the state will be taking over the
administration of the Block Grant Program.There will be a meeting at the Terminal
Building on June 29 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.This meeting will be for the purpose of
learning how to apply for the funds and a representative from the city will be
attending.
APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had appointed Brad Lucas to the
Library Board to fill the term of Don Skinner which has expired.
ft SALES TAX
^Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported to the Council on the impact of the new
sales tax legislation.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
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