1982 09 28CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
September 28,1982
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Harvey Vernier,Charles
Edwards,Bob Wallenstien,Norm Staat,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 September 14 be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $18,221.77
STREET 6,048.08
ARTERIAL STREET 35,708.00
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 1,345.87
BLOCK GRANT 8,251.86
WATER/SEWER 6,741.90
SANITATION 6,741.90
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 12,749.25
FIREMEN'S PENSION 949.52
TOTAL $105,225.54
Mr.Edwards 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.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring October 1982 as Disabled American Veterans
Handicapped Parking Awareness Month was read in its entirety.
BLOCK GRANT
Mr.Johnson stated that the Block Grant on the Peninsula has been /OZ?
completed and the city is proud of the way it was handled.He stated
that the Citizens Advisory Committee did a good job as well as Rita
Perstac,Community Development Director,who administered the program.
Mr.Johnson presented a plaque to Rita Perstac.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
STREET REPAIR
Larry Buckley stated that there are three \tery rough spots on Linden ^0/9
and he had talked to Bill Newell,Public Works Superintendent,about
having them repaired before winter.He stated that Mr.Newell had said
there were no funds at this time to repair any streets.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a report from the Public
Works Director on asphalt overlays vs seal coating.He pointed out
that the city is limited in money,equipment,and manpower.He stated
that the city has been using the county's equipment to repair streets
but it is getting more difficult to borrow it because of insurance
factors.
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the city does not
have the equipment to do patching and the city does not have the funds
to purchase the necessary equipment.He went over the report for the
Council.
There was some discussion by the Council but no action was taken.
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II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -REPORT ON LIQUOR TAX PROFIT
\0 A letter was read from M.C.Buchanan,Administrator of the Grant
*County Alcoholism Programs,which requested time before the City Coun
cil to report on what is done with the 2%liquor tax profits received
from the City of Moses Lake.
Mr.Buchanan presented a report to the Council showing the number of
people served in Moses Lake,Ephrata,Soap Lake,Quincy,Warden,and
Coulee City.He stated that the cities give between 2%and 5%of the
money received from the liquor tax.He would like the Council to give
some consideration to raising Moses Lake's contribution from its pre
sent 2%to a higher amount.
There was some discussion about having the courts fund these alcoholism
programs and it was pointed out that most of the people pay their own
costs for this program.Also,it is a state law that it be funded by
the liquor tax.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A)ORDINANCE -SETTING 1983 TAX LEVY -2ND READING^qv —.
\A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an
ordinance 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 of 1983 was read by title
only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
0^ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 2.88 -MUNICIPAL COURT -2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which pre
sented 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.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - LID #45 ASSESSMENT SEGREGATION
$A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which
*presented a resolution allowing a property segregation in LID #45.
The resolution allowing and ordering a segregation of an assessed tract
of land in LID #45 at the request of John Becker was read by title
only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSION
RESOLUTION - REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY - DRESS
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,
which stated that Bill Dress has requested that he be permitted to
construct a 30'x 60'storage building at his residence which is located
on unplatted property near the intersection of Highway 17 and Clover
Drive behind Doney's Real Estate Office.Mr.Dress has agreed to sign
a covenant agreement for future installation of full street improve
ments along Clover Drive and connect his residence to city sewer that
is available at Clover Drive.
The resolution allowing William S.Dress to build on unplatted property
was read by title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Vernier,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Jack Pray and J.H.Johnson were appointed to the Planning Commission
to fill the unexpired terms of Mark Biallas and Bill Thompson.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FIRE TRUCK DISPOSAL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received no
bids on the fire truck.He stated that there is no problem in keeping
it and the city has no intention of giving it away.
GOB ELECTION - FACT SHEET
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a fact sheet on the GOB /jo i
election for the proposed wastewater treatment facility authorized by
the City Council.He stated that he spoke to the Chamber of Commerce
and they have agreed unanimously with the City Council and a citizens
group will be formed to promote this project.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9 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.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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