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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
April 26,1983
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Harvey Vernier,Bill Reese,Wayne
Rimple,and Bob Wallenstien
Absent:Norm Staat
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norm Johnson at 8 p.m.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 13,1983 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $9,206.54
STREET 8,721.97
WATER/SEWER 8,685.96
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 337,516.91
1983 WATER/SEWER BONDS 197,880.07
SANITATION 7,628.75
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,704.19
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,361.72
FIREMANS PENSION 60.00
TOTAL $574,766.11
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Wallen
stien,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the
bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
I.CITIZENS INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.'CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
MICRO-COMPUTER /a/y
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which stated that only one bid
was received for the micro-computer and that was from Hewlett Packard.He recom
mended that the bid be awarded to Hewlett Packard for the system with a 40 CPS
Printer at $257.95 per month.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Hewlett Packard,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE - AMEND 1983 BUDGET - 2ND READING
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A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
amending the 1983 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1983 Budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was
read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments so the public response was
closed.
Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,
and passed unanimously.
Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
0[ORDINANCE -C.E.R.B.LOAN &SETTING REPAYMENT SCHEDULE -1ST READING
1 A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement between the Washington
State Community Economic Revitalization Board for funds to construct a 2 million
gallon standpipe and 12"transmission main and setting forth the repayment schedule.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Moses Lake an agreement between
the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board and the City of Moses
Lake for aid in financing the costs of public facilities consisting of a 2,000,000
gallon standpipe and a connecting 12"transmission main with appurtenances was read
by title only.
Mr.Edwards pointed out that this proposed reservoir is mainly for the benefit of
the Wheeler Road Corridor and he wanted to know if that area would pay for it or if
the entire city would have to help pay for it.
Mr.Gavinski stated that as it now stands the loan would be repaid from the Water/
Sewer Fund which includes all monies received from water/sewer bills.
Mr.Wallenstien stated that he thought the standpipe was mainly for the benefit of
Union Carbide.
Mr.Gavinski stated that there is a pressure problem in the Wheeler Road area which
this standpipe would help to alleviate as well as provide the necessary fire flow
for Union Carbide.
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that it is a dead end line which
creates problems with fire flow and the nearest well is on L NE.This standpipe
will help with the problem and if there is a great deal of development in that area
another well will be necessary.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
J{RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN GRANT OFFER -RESERVOIR 6
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A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant offer from the Department
of Commerce and Economic Development for the construction of Reservoir #6.
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant offer on behalf of
the city from the State of Washington,Department of Commerce and Economic Develop
ment was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -TAXICABS -CHAPTER 5.40 - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance which would delete the requirement for taxicabs to operate on a 24-hour
basis.
The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 5.40 entitled "Taxicabs"
by repealing Section 5.40.170 was read by title only.
There was some discussion about the 24-hour service.
Mr."Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Wallenstien opposed.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
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VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AWC CONVENTION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council to return their housing
reservation forms if they plan to attend the convention in June.
SALES TAX
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received $75,540 for the
months of January and February which is about $11,000 more than was received last
year.Excluding the sales tax on food,this is about a 17.5%decrease over the
same period last year.
CLEAN-UP WEEK
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the clean-up week this year was April
8 and 9 and the city spent about $1,500.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had received a request from Mick
Hansen,leasee of the Municipal Airport,to have the old dog pound destroyed.
Mr.Edwards moved that authorization be given to demolish the old dog pound at the
Municipal Airport at no cost to the city,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed
unanimously.
KENNEWICK WORKSHOP
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council's workshop in Kennewick /JJ/f
is scheduled for the weekend of May 21 and it was learned that the Mayor and one
other Councilman will be unable to attend.
Mr.Edwards felt that a workshop of this nature should have at least 6 Councilmen
present and since the Mayor and one other Councilman will not be there,he will not
be there.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that it still takes a majority on the Council to approve any
action.It was his feeling that the items discussed at a weekend planning session
could be beneficial to all.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council for the City Manager to
check with each Councilman to see who is interested in going.
Mr.Gavinski stated he would prepare a list of subjects by the end of the week and
prepare the necessary information by May 17 to distribute to Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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