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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
July 26,1983
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Bill Reese,Bob Wall enstien,Norm
Staat,and Harvey Vernier
Absent:Wayne Rimple
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 12 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $21,412.80
STREET 6,009.81
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,755.58
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 68,821.62
SANITATION FUND 965.88
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,752.40
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 609.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 12,133.30
FIREMEN'S PENSION 239.75
TOTAL $125,700.73
Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
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 -Sewer System Rehabilitation //&&
2.Acceptance*of Work -Steel Water Main Replacement Project //^^
3.Resolution -Grant Easement to Grant County PUD /O/B
4.Resolutions (2)-Accept Easements from United Builders for Street Light /0/3
Installation
5.Resolution -Accept Quit Claim Deed from Grant County for Clover Drive /0L/0
6.Resolution -Accept Easement from Sanford for Street Light Installation /0/3
seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS, OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -GRANT COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD
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Daryl Jackson,Supervisor,Grant County Noxious Weed Control Board,gave a slide
presentation showing the weed problem areas in the City of Moses Lake.He stated
that there is a real problem this year with Canadian Thistle,Morning Glory,and
Russian Knappweed.
Mr.Jackson suggested that in order to control noxious weeds within the city limits
that the city select or hire a person to identify the noxious weeds and also perhaps
hire a contractor to spray the weeds with pesticide.
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,gave the Council some background on the city's
noxious weed control program.He stated that the Park and Recreation Department is
now identifying the noxious weeds and the Fire Department handles the administra
tive end.If the weeds are not taken care of,the Park and Recreation Department
will spray the weeds themselves or have an applicator do the work.In order to
recover the city's cost for taking care of the weeds,the city must file a civil
suit against the property owner.He stated that the city has been working on its
noxious weed control program as far as it can with the existing personnel and
funds.
It was the consensus of the Council that the weed problem be discussed at a study
session.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE - REZONE -WHEATLAND DEVELOPMENT - 1ST READING
^A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented
an ordinance changing the zoning from R-2 to C-4 on approximately 10 acres of land
located just east of Hansen Road.Wheatland Development is proposing to construct
a water theme park at this location.
A letter was read from David Gaumer,Wheatland Development Company,which requested
that the zone change be approved so the water theme park could be constructed.
This project would give Moses Lake another source of family entertainment at a
reasonable cost.It would be well supervised with many different types of water
recreation available and would create new summer jobs for the youth of Moses Lake.
The park would have an operating season of approximately four to five months
beginning in May.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake Municipal
Code entitled "Zoning"was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for August 9,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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/REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL CONCESSION IN PARKS
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that
the city had received a request to sell various foods,drinks,and ice from a
mobile vending truck within the city park system excluding Larson Playfield.The
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended that
the Council approve the concept as proposed with 10%of the gross sales to be paid
back to the city.
Mr.Jim Fredericks,owner of Basin Chuckwagon,stated that the mobile vending truck
could rotate between the parks and therefore service many more people than a
stationary facility.
Mr.Edwards moved that the permit be granted to Basin Chuckwagon for one year with
10%of the gross sales being paid back to the city,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,
and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MEETINGS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m.at
the Hallmark Inn on August 6.This meeting is to discuss capital budget items and
is also a follow up to the Kennewick meeting.
He also stated that a breakfast meeting has been tentatively scheduled for August 4
at 7 a.m.at the Flight Deck between the Council and the Port Commissioners.
ARMY RESERVE CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,read a letter from Felix Ramon which requested
the Mayor to sign a letter if the city supports the efforts to name the Army Reserve
Center after James Thompson,a member of the unit who served in Viet Nam.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council not to sign the
letter at this time.
UDAG
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has been declared UDAG
eligible.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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