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1983 05 103604 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE May 10,1983 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Harvey Vernier,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,and Bob Wallenstien The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norm Johnson at 8 p.m. Mr.Wallenstien requested that the minutes of the meeting of April 26 be amended to reflect the fact that Mr.Rimple seconded the motion to adopt the first reading of the ordinance for the CERB loan and that he and Mr.Reese opposed. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 26 1983 be approved as amended,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $29,717.51 STREET 647.13 WATER/SEWER 13,388.81 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 868,968.89 1983 WATER/SEWER BONDS 107,430.00 SANITATION 23,109.58 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP.INS.4,403.16 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,824.81 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 18,550.92 TOTAL $1,068,040.81 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese, passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Coast-to-Coast. I.CITIZENS INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -TAXICABS - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi-/0Cj:{ 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. Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Reese and Mr.Wallenstien opposed. ,? 3605 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 10,1983 q ORDINANCE -C.E.R.B.LOAN &SETTING REPAYMENT SCHEDULE -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement with 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 moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. .ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -CARROLL - 1ST READING^— I'A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance granting a franchise to Pat Carroll so that he can cross Marina Drive with his proposed water system. The ordinance granting to Pat Carroll the right and franchise to use and occupy streets and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,to construct,maintain,repair,renew and operate a water system within and through certain portions of the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski stated that Mr.Carroll wants to run a water line from the lake to his mobile home park.He stated that this ordinance was prepared by Mr.Carroll's engineer and is more complex and cumbersome than is necessary for what is being requested.He stated that if the Council wished to grant the first reading of the ordinance,then city staff would bring a revised franchise ordinance back for the second reading which would be more appropriate to this request. There was some discussion by Council. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be granted with city staff authorized to amend the ordinance as necessary,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed. q RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DEED -CARNATION CO.-RESERVOIR #6 r A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that the Carnation Company has donated a parcel of property 150'by 150'on Road N near Wheeler Road.This property is the site of the proposed Reservoir #6. The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake from Carnation Company was read by title only. ftkD' Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -AMEND PERSONNEL POLICY -RESOLUTION 1025 -SICK LEAVE A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that union employees now receive eight hours of bonus vacation for each full year that they do not use any sick or disability leave,except for pre-arranged appointments.He stated that the proposed resolution would grant the same benefit to non-union employees. The resolution amending personnel policy Resolution No.1025 regarding sick leave was read bv title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. i'k n t I 3606 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 May 10,1983 RESOLUTION -SURPLUS PROPERTY A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolu tion declaring city-owned property surplus and authorizing the sale of the property at auction.The resolution also authorizes the sale,at auction,of unclaimed property in the possession of the Police Department. The resolution declaring city owned property as surplus and authorizing its sale: authorizing sale at public auction of unclaimed property in the possession of the Police Department was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski stated that the city may be able to use some bicycles now in the possession of the Police Department and requested authorization to remove them from the list if the city finds it can use the equipment. Mr.Wallenstien moved that staff be authorized to remove from the surplus property list any equipment staff feels the city can still use and that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS VARIANCE REQUEST -MOSES LAKE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE,INC.//J>&A A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the Moses Lake Downtown Development Task Force,Inc.has requested an exemption to the city's platting requirements so that certain improvements can be made for the waterfront beautification-park project.The Planning Commission recommended that this request be approved for the waterfront area from Alder Street to Beech Street. The resolution allowing the Moses Lake Downtown Development Task Force,Inc.to build on unplatted property was read by title only. A letter was read from Robert Burton,Secretary-Treasurer,Moses Lake Development Task Force,Inc.,which stated that a lease has been negotiated with the railroad for the waterfront property between Alder and Commerce Streets.As there is no need at this time for city water or sewer service in this area and because of the uniqueness of the property,they are requesting permission to build on unplatted property. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted and those concerned with this project be highly commended,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. There was some discussion on the possibility of sewer service in this area already. It was the consensus of the Council that city staff look into this and see where the sewer lines are in this area. VARIANCE REQUEST - HARRISON A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that Avery and Constance Harrison are planning to construct a home on property on Westshore Drive just north of the Poplar Sands condominiums.The Harrisons will short plat this property and are in the process of obtaining an easement from Poplar Sands so that city water and sewer service can be brought to their lot from the end of the cul-de-sac located in the Poplar Sands development.The Harrisons are requesting a covenant agreement to defer,until a future date,the street and utility improvements on Westshore Drive.The Planning Commission recommended that a covenant agreement be approved to delay the street improvements on Westshore Drive until the adjacent street is developed and also that water and sewer improve ments be installed the length of the plat when utilities are brought to the southerly edge of the Harrison's property and a request is received for water and sewer services beyond this plat. Mr.Reese moved that a covenant be granted the Harrisons to delay the street improvements on Westshore Drive until the adjacent street is developed and that water and sewer improvements be installed the length of the plat when utilities are brought to the southerly edge of the Harrison's property and a request is received unanirmoeriand S6Wer services beyond th1s plat'seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed /^ 3607 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 May 10,1983 VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION y WELL #9 REHABILITATION A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which stated that Oasis Pump Service has completed the installation of additional shaft and column in Well #9 and recommending the work be accepted and the city enter into the thirty day lien period. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the work be accepted and the city enter the thirty-day lien period,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously. f i° REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT -UDAG $A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the city has become UDAG eligible.The city has been working with the Planning and Community Affairs Agency and the National Development Corporation in an attempt to identify projects which would be UDAG funded.He requested Council's endorsement of staff's efforts in this regard. Mr.Gavinski explained the program to the Council. Mr.Edwards moved that Council go on record as authorizing the City Manager to pursue the availability of UDAG funds,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mr.Johnson stated that there are two vacancies on the Park and Recreation Commis sion and anyone interested should contact City Hall. XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS ^DIVISION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there will be a meeting on Monday, May 16,at 7:30 in the Council Chambers to inform the property owners along Divi sion Street of the scope of the project and to answer any questions they may have. STUDY SESSION - WATER RATES Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a study session has been set for May 17 to discuss a possible reduction in water/sewer rates for senior citizens.He stated that there is not yet enough information available for staff to make a recommendation regarding any savings in construction costs.The only certainty at this time is the savings due to receipt of the EPA monies.This issue will be discussed at the Kennewick workshop. Mr.Rimple moved that the May 17 study session be postposned to a later date, seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. 0^WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT \^y^George Nordby of Pool Engineering gave a report on the construction progress of theJ^>,waste water treatment plant.The force main is about 2/3 done with just the basic Jx<\pipe in the ground and the lake crossing to be made.The waste water treatment V facility is moving along with the major earth moving and construction of the various ponds and dikes basically completed by the end of the month.Most of the major process piping will be buried and valved by the end of the month.The pump station modifications and the Central Operations Facility are coming along \/ery well.The sewer rehabilitation project is about half complete.He reported on the behind the scenes activities also. L-j V t 3608 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 May 10,1983 The regular meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss litigation concerning the Grant County Boundary Review Board. The executive session was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was recon vened. GRANT COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD /OS~<F Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested direction from the City Council regard ing Grant County's formation by resolution of a Boundary Review Board. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be given authority to institute legal action against the county seeking to negate the county's formation of a Boundary Review Board and requesting financial assistance from any other city in Grant County with similar feelings,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.