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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
September 114,1982
Members Present:Harvey Vernier,Charles Edwards,Bob Wallenstien,Norm Staat,
and Bill Reese
Absent:Norm Johnson and Wayne Rimple
Mr.Reese moved that Mr.Edwards be elected Mayor Pro Tern,seconded by Mr.
Wallenstien and passed unanimously.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Edwards at 8 p.m.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 24 be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $34,407.08
STREET 6,646,06
ARTERIAL STREET .1,499.80
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 45,000.00
BLOCK GRANT 14,587.57
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 46,895.00
WATER/SEWER 20,618.56
SANITATION 23,799.58
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,824.54
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,805.86
FIREMEN'S PENSION 195.95
TOTAL $203,280.00
Mr.Reese moved that the bills 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.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Acceptance of Work -Tulare Avenue -Block Grant JOI^
2.Acceptance of Work -1982 Street Overlay Project /o/9
3.Consideration of Bids -Steel Water Main Replacement -rejected //o?0>
4.Request to Call for Bids -Lighting Materials -"C"Field -granted ////
seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed,unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE -AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 2ND READING
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A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which pre
sented an ordinance amending the city's Comprehensive Plan.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response
was closed.
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Mr.Wallenstien moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.
Reese,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.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND UTILITY OCCUPATION TAX -2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an
ordinance reducing the utility occupational tax from 8%to 7.6%in order to
comply with state law.
The ordinance amending Sections 3.30.050 and 3.30.055 of Chapter 3.30 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility Occupational Tax"was read by
title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously.
|0^ORDINANCE -SETTING 1983 TAX LEVY -1ST READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ord
inance setting the estimated property tax rate for the 1983 budget year.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes
from taxations on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses
Lake,Washington,for the year 1983 was read by title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMEND CHAPTER 2.88 - MUNICIPAL COURT - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an
ordinance increasing the assessment for court costs in the Moses Lake Municipal
Court.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.88 entitled "Municipal Court"of the Moses Lake
Municipal Code was read by title only.
Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY FUNDING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a
resolution setting out the desired method of financing the city's new waste
water treatment facility.The funding would be by way of revenue derived from
the sale of $3.35 million in general obligation bonds and $3.35 million in
revenue bonds.If the general obligation bond election fails,the entire cost
to the city would be financed by revenue bonds.
The resolution relating to the construction and funding of a new wastewater
treatment facility was read by title only.
Mr.Gavinski also presented a report from Seattle-Northwest Securities Corpor
ation on the analysis of the Water and Sewer Project Financing.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -SETTING GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION
The ordinance relating to the waterworks utility of the city,including
the system of sewerage as a part thereof;specifying and adopting a system
or plan of additions to and betterments and extensions of that waterworks
utility;declaring the estimated cost thereof as nearly as may be;pro
viding for the borrowing of a total of $3,350,000 and issuing negotiable
general obligation bonds to pay a part of the cost thereof,such bonds to
be payable by annual property tax levies to be made in excess of regular
property tax levies;and providing for the submission of the proposition
of incurring such indebtedness and issuing such bonds and ratifying this
ordinance to the qualified voters of the city at a special election to be
held therein on November 2,lo82,in conjunction with the state general
election to be held on the same date was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that this ordinance includes
an emergency clause which would require only one reading for passage.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BIKE PATH ROUTE SYSTEM -PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which
presented an updated map of the bicycle route system from the Park and
Recreation Comprehensive Plan.The commission recommended that the
bicycle path route system be tied to street improvement in Moses Lake
and should automatically be brought to the Council's attention any time
a street is improved where a bicycle route has been indicated.The
Commission has also requested that the Engineering Department determine
the feasibility of implementing the bicycle routes on the affected streets.
Mr.Vernier moved that the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan be
amended to include the bicycle route system,seconded by Mr.Staat,and
passed unanimously.
NONRESIDENT FEES - PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A letter was*read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which
stated that staff had been requested to look into charging non-resident
fees for park and recreation programs and facilities.At the present
time the city provides park and recreation facilities and services to
all those interested without regard to their residence.The Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission discussed this concept in depth and
recommended that it not be implemented at this time.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was decided to look
into the possibility of nonresident fees during budget discussions.
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LIBRARY AGREEMENTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested authorization to sign the
agreements with the North Central Regional Library with the following
changes:
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Library Service Agreement -add the following:
8.ANNEXATION.In the event that the municipality shall be annexed
into the district,this agreement shall become null and void as of the
effective date of such annexation.
Book Retention Agreement -add the following:
5.WITHDRAWAL.In the event that the municipality shall become annexed
to the district and shall thereafter sever its connection with the
district and provide its own library services,the terms and conditions
of this agreement shall none the less continue in full force and effect.
Library Building and Maintenance Agreement -delete Provision #5 and add
the following:
6.MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY.The municipality and the
district and all parties claiming under them hereby mutually release
and discharge each other,and the agents and employees of the other
party,and waive their entire claim against the other including the
agents and employees of the other party for any loss or damage to the
property of the other caused by or contributed to by any negligent act
or omission of the other party or its agents or employees,including
loss or damage caused by fire,lightning,or other hazard,whether or
not said loss or damage is covered by insurance.Each party to this
agreement shall supply evidence to the other of the property insurance
in force at said premises,naming the other as an additional insured.
Mr.Edwards felt that the language in the Library Services Agreement
should be changed to reflect the fact that the city will only be paying
a portion of the maintenance on the building.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the
agreements as negotiated,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report for July 1982 was presented to Council.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m.and the Council met in an
executive session to discuss labor negotiations.The executive session
was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Charles Edwards,Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
City Clerk