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1983 09 133646 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE September 13,1983 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Bill Reese,Bob Wall enstien,Norm Staat,Wayne Rimple,and Harvey Vernier The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 23 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $20,099.75 STREET 1,255.51 ARTERIAL STREET 1,796.02 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 213,923.25 CONVENTION CENTER 387.24 WATER/SEWER FUND 10,521.48 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 656,560.11 1983 WATER/SEWER BONDS 633,204.10 SANITATION FUND 23,208.50 UNEMPLOY.COMP INS 5,461.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 4,166.08 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 48.81 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,4^5.67 FIREMEN'S PENSION 306.63 TOTAL $1,573,384.15 Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Wallen- stien,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. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION -CDBG PROJECT SELECTION A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that a survey was conducted in the Basin Homes area with excellent returns.She recommended that a Block Grant application be submitted for the Basin Homes area with the following elements: 1.Leave the private water system as is.This means no city water will be extended. 2.Extend city sanitary sewer mains. 3.Full width street improvements with curbs,gutters,sidewalks,catch basins and storm sewer. 4.Optional sewer hook-up for all houses.The Block Grant will pay for hooking up properties owned by low/moderate income people.All other property owners wanting sewer will pay for their own hook-ups. 5.A 2-3 acre neighborhood park on city-owned property. 3647 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 September 13,1983 This will be a two-year project with Block Grant funding at about $1,300,000. The resolution containing assurances of compliance and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit an application to the State of Washington for funds for a Community Development Block Grant was read by title only. The public hearing was opened. Russ Hall wanted to know if Concord Street would be included in the project.Ms. Perstac stated that the cost of extending city sewer and constructing streets in the Concord and Malaga area would run about $500,000 and there are only about a dozen homes in the area;therefore,the costs did not justify the improvements. Richard Butler wanted to know if the area on top of the hill is also part of Basin Homes.Ms.Perstac stated that that area is in Grant County. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously. Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING -SHORELINE MASTER PLAN REVIEW A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that the city's Shoreline Master Plan is now due for its two year review.No one appeared during the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission and staff suggested no changes in the Plan.The Planning Commission recommended that the Shoreline Master Plan remain as is for this review period. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seocnded by Mr.Wallenstien, and passed unanimously. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the Shoreline Master Plan remain as is,seconded by Mr. Vernier,and passed unanimously. \& V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - AMEND 8.04 - FIREWORKS - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance prohibiting the discharge of fireworks and pyrotechnics in any city park or adjacent parking area. The ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fireworks"by amending certain sections and by adding a new section 8.04.030 was read by title only. Mr.Edwards felt that a $100 fine is excessive and moved that the fine be reduced to $25.The motion failed due to lack of a second. Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. „ORDINANCE -AMEND 5.04 -LICENSING REGULATIONS -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance amending the licensing regulations. The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"by amending certain sections was read by title only. Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. 3648 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 September 13,1983 ORDINANCE -CHAPTER 5.06 -LICENSE REGULATIONS -TEMPORARY LOCATIONS -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi nance creating a new Chapter 5.06 regulating the licensing of business at temporary locations. The ordinance creating a new Chapter 5.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Cdoe entitled "Licensing Regulations -Temporary Locations"which defines,regulates and licenses transient merchants,itinerant merchants and itinerant vendors,and providing penalties for the violation thereof was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.04 -STATE MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE -1ST READING A letter was read from James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,which presented an ordi nance amending Chapter 10.04 entitled "Washington Model Traffic Ordinance"by deleting all references to criminal traffic matters.This would mean only traffic infractions would remain in force throughout the city. The ordinance amending Sections 10.04.010 and 10.04.020 and repealing Section 10.04.040 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "State Model Traffic Ordinance" was read by title only. Mr.Wallenstien wanted to know the financial impact of this ordinance. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the financial aspect is hard to assess because of the recent changes in the state law.He stated that more jury trials are being requested and also the expense for jail time has greatly increased. He also pointed out that Grant County has discussed adding another prosecutor to their staff and moving the court to Ephrata.He stated that the county is now planning a remodeling project which would include expanded court facilities. Mr.Whitaker stated that he had been contacted by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 108 page proposed bill which would unify the court system.He stated that because of the economic pressure caused by the decisions of the Washington Supreme Court just about every city in the state is doing the same as the city is doing. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed. ORDINANCE -SET 1984 TAX LEVY -1ST READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance setting the estimated property tax for the 1984 budget year. The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be recieved for municipal purposes from taxations on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake, Washington was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS PRUKA SHORT PLAT - VARIANCE /y J .•y •'&-<l*& A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which stated that John Pruka is short platting one lot located at the end of Laguna Drive,two lots north of the Kalamakis lot.The lot is zoned R-l,Single Family Residential. Mr.Pruka is requesting that the north lot line minimum standard be waived and the map scale be 50'=1"instead of 100'=1". Mr.Edwards moved that the two variances be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. $ 3649 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 September 13,1983 VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Cj RESERVOIR #6 -CERB CONTRACT A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested authoriza tion to sign the Final Contract between the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board and the City of Moses Lake for $222,445 for Reservoir #6. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS \3&WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT -STATUS REPORT i£l George Nordby,Pool Engineering,distributed a summary of the change orders in the /project and reported on the progress of the project.He also distributed some pictures showing the project. jjCj OPERATION ID -POLICE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,gave the Council some information on the Little Pepper Fingerprinting Program being conducted in the city. 4o SALES TAX Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has recieved $238,000 for the months of May and June. CRESTVIEW DRIVE - KENISON L a\Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Lois Kenison had questioned the parking of some vehicles on right-of-way across from her home on Crestview Drive. On July 1,1981 a letter was sent to Mr.McMains stating that he could make im provements on the property with the understanding that the city would not reimburse him for any costs,the city would assume no liability to him,and the city could be required to use the lot in the future.City staff did not feel there was any harm in the adjacent property owner improving the lot and placing his camper,pick-up, and boat on the lot. There was some discussion by the Council. Mr.Rimple moved that a letter be sent to the property owner stating that the city is revoking the permission to park on city right-of-way and the ordinance will be enforced as written,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. N MUNICIPAL BUILDING IT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city had received a letter from Atwood Hinzman Consulting Engineers discussing the problem of the broken roof trusses in the Municipal Building located at Broadway and Alder.He pointed out that new buildings in Moses Lake are required to have a roof capable of carrying a load of 35 lbs.per sq.ft.and the building at this time is only capable of carry ing a load of 15 lbs.per sq.ft.They recommended that the trusses either be repaired or the roof replaced. Mr.Edwards felt the heaviest load was during the Mount St.Helens ashfall since the ash was extremely heavy when it got wet. Jeffery Michael Scott,renter of the building,stated that he wisheet the Council to realize that everything he owns is tied up in this business venture and because of the closing down of the business there is no income coming in.He felt that the city may have a moral obligation to help him out. v y- 3650 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 September 13,1983 Mr.Gavinski stated that the city could understand Mr.Scott's position but the city cannot give money away unless there is a legal obligation to do so.He stated that he had informed Mr.Scott that he could submit a claim to the city and it would be processed.Also,he stated that he had informed the city's insurance broker of the situation and there is a question as to whether the city has any liability. There was some discussion by Council and Mr.Gavinski stated that the allowable limit is $15,000 for Public Works contracts without bidding. Kerry Montague stated that he was concerned about the Scotts and the roller skating rink and did not feel taking a month to get the engineers report was expediting the manner. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor relations and personnel matters.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. City Clerk /Mayo ATTEST: