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1982 08 103524 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE August 10,1982 Members Present:Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple, Bob Wallenstien,and Bill Reese The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norm Johnson at 8 p.m. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 24 be approved with the change that the city accept the responsiblity for watering and weeding the plants but not the plants or planters themselves,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unani mously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $14,681.04 STREET 10,480.62 ARTERIAL STREET 729.26 BLOCK GRANT 12,358.48 U.C.I.2,073.06 WATER/SEWER 10,966.28 SANITATION 22,586.15 WATER/SEWER BOND RESERVE 43,412.00 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 3,705.47 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,266.40 TOTAL $122,258.76 Mr.Wallenstien 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 t)ills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Edwards abstaining from that portion of the bills to Coast to Coast. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Wallenstien moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Acceptance of Work -Comfort Station -Block Grant/Peninsula Park >//<20 2.Request to call for bids -Steel Water Main Replacement //&& 3.Request to call for bids -Block Grant -064-AQ,065-AR,and 066-AT /oj>9 seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS LIBRARY ROOF A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that//o;? the city received only one bid for the library roof project and that was from Urethane Systems,Inc.of Moses Lake.The alternate bid for adding 1"of rigid polyurethane foam insulation to the paraboloid roof would cost the city $2,289.56 and would take 13*5 years for a break-even capital vs energy cost. Mr.Vernier moved that the alternate bid not be awarded and the bid be awarded to Urethane Systems,Inc.for $6,819.96,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. 3525 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 August 10,1982 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SELECTION |0 A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that there are four potential projects for the next block grant application: 1."Milwaukee Wasteway"Drainage Problem -wetland problem in the Three Pond area and northeast about 300 acres into the county. 2.Downtown Revitalization -commercial center upgrade with streets,sidewalks, lakefront park,planters,parking,benches,etc. 3.Basin Homes -housing rehabilitation,street construction,water and sewer service. 4.Wastewater Treatment Plant -folding block grant funds into other state, federal,and local dollars for plant construction. It was the unanimous decision of the Citizens Advisory Group to recommend the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the next Block Grant project. The public hearing was opened. Pat Lightel,resident of the Peninsula area,stated that she would like to see the next Block Grant Program be the Wastewater Treatment Plant.If that is not chosen, then the Basin Homes area should be the next choice. Karen Gordon,Manager of Chamber of Commerce,stated that she would prefer to see the Council chose either the Downtown Revitalization Project or the Milwaukee Wasteway Drainage Problem for the receipt of Block Grant funds. Iris Reinke,Citizens Advisory Committee Member,stated that it was the Committee's feeling that the wastewater treatment plant would be the preferable project to receive Block Grant funds since its construction is vital to the community. There were no further comments. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the four projects have been presented to the Council previously and staff would like some direction from Council on which project the Council would prefer.He stated that after meeting with the Planning and Community Affairs Agency and discussing the potential of each of the projects, the staff would also have to recommend the wastewater treatment plant. Mr.Edwards moved that the wastewater treatment plant be considered as the city's choice for receiving Block Grant funds,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Vernier opposed. i COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE - 1ST READING fir *A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Larry Angell,City Planner,explained the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.He stated that the land use designations are consistent with current county zoning. The public hearing was opened. Urb Noone,1320 Dunn Street,wanted assurances from the city that they would not be annexed without their permission. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that if any annexation occurred it would have to conform to the procedures set down by state law.To slow down the annexa tion of the area,Mr.Gavinski felt it would be up to the property owners to talk to the Council and explain their objections. 3526 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 August 10,1982 Mr.Noone stated that the people in Skyline Acres would have no say in an annexa tion if the 75%valuation were used and the industrial area along Wheeler Road was included. Mr.Gavinski stated that no annexation boundaries have been drawn and nothing has been done toward annexing any area at this time.He stated that it has been Council policy in the past to exclude those residents who do not wish to be annexed. Mr.Johnson pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan is not an annexation plan,it is simply a device so that the city can plan for future growth. Karen Gordon,Chamber of Commerce,stated that the Moses Lake area is going to grow.She stated that she had three businesses in her office today looking at Moses Lake as a potential site for expansion.She stated that the city needs to plan for future growth. Sylvia Jarvi,Sunset Acres,felt that the boundary of the Comprehensive Plan should stop at 4 NE instead of 5 NE and should be extended beyond the Grant County Airport into the scab land. There were no further comments. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien, and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 17.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Comprehensive Plan"by adding Section 17.48.020 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and the second reading and a public hearing be set for September 14,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien, and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - AMEND 1982 BUDGET - 1ST READING /O/O A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance amending the 1982 budget. The ordinance amending the 1982 Budget for the City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FUNDS /0/6 A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented a resolution establishing new funds to comply with BARS and GAAP. The resolution to establish a fund to be entitled "Deposit Fund"was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None 3527 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 August 10,1982 IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS v_None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS INVESTMENT REPORT qq3 The Investment Report for June 1982 was presented. LIGHTING "C"FIELD/LARSON PLAYFIELD **~,Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Direc tor,will notify all property owners within 300 feet of the Larson Playfield com plex of the public hearing that will be held to amend the budget to allow for funding for the lighting of "C"Field.This will give the property owners an opportunity to express their feelings. CRIME PREVENTION A Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a Block Watch Program has been estab- \lished on the 500 block of Grand Drive.He stated that the city is allowing them to use an old police radio at this time.He stated that the Police Chief has indicated that it takes approximately 80 man hours to set up a Block Watch Program and then 5 man hours a week for the follow up work.It would'cost the city about $4,600 to set up and maintain a single Block Watch area.Also,a CB portable radio costs about $138.04. Mr.Gavinski stated that if the Council is seriously considering this type of crime prevention effort,he would recommend that it be discussed at budget time and money be set aside for it. LIBRARY Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the information on the library agree- i# wv,w,v.K...>..uuviii^im,viuj naiiayci ,(JicsciiLcu uie iNiuniidLiun on cne imrary agree-r^i ments to the Council. FACILITIES PLAN ••' A Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager stated that George Nordby and Steve Norman will be in Moses Lake on Thursday,August 19 to discuss the program and the potential ^ financing plan.He stated that if the project is financed by revenue bonds only, there is a potential for a 75%increase in water and sewer rates.He stated that if it were financed by a general obligation bond,the cost would be $4.51 per thousand over a 20 year period.If the project were funded half by revenue bonds and half by general obligation bonds,the water and sewer rates would increese > approximately 30%and it would be $4.26 per thousand for 20 years.He pointed out that this is based on the possibility of a 50%grant from DOE. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:15 and the Council met in an executive ses sion to appoint a new member to the Council.The executive session was recessed and the regular meeting was reconvened.' }O0°\Mayor Johnson announced that Norm Staat had been appointed to fill the unexpired /">V- term of Dick Siegert. > The regular meeting was recessed and the executive session was reconvened to discuss labor negotiations.The exeuctive session was adjourned at 10 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.-p- ATTEST: