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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
April 10,1984
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Bob Wallenstien,Dave Chandler,
Chuck Edwards,Norm Staat,and Bill Reese
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 27 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $33,327.29
STREET 6,054.25
ARTERIAL STREET 1,148.75
URBAN ARTERIAL 79.03
WATER/SEWER FUND 16,210.76
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 181,580.35
SANITATION FUND 23,860.18
CENTRAL SERVICES 2,398.21
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 215.15
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 27,324.56
FIREMENS PENSION 20.00
TOTAL $292,218.53
Mr.Reese 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 and Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that
portion of the bills to Coast to Coast.
.PROCLAMATION
i^J A proclamation declaring April 1to April 30,1984 as Cancer Control Month was read
in its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
ROLLER
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
the Public Works Superintendent recommended the city accept the bid from Modern
Machinery of Spokane for the roller.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bid for the new roller be awarded to Modern Machinery of
Spokane,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
FINANCING OF EQUIPMENT
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that in ^^
LJ conjunction with the city's lease/purchase of the Thermo-Lay Asphalt Patching Unit
and the Ecolotec Street Sweeper,the leasing company requires the adoption of a
resolution regarding the financing.
The resolution authorizing the City of Moses Lake to enter a lease/purchase agree
ment was read by title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
U^J PETITION -VACATION REQUEST -BODIE -RESOLUTION
1 A letter was read from Leon Bodie which requested the vacation of the northeasterly
120'of Main Street.Mr.Bodie owns the property on both sides of that portion of
Main Street lying northeast of Barbara Avenue as well as the property beyond the
end of Main Street.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating a fifty foot right-of-way
dedicated as Main Street adjacent to Block No.1,Capistrano Park Plat as dedicated
on the Capistrano Park Plat was read by title only.
Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
'I PETITION -ANNEXATION REQUEST -PETERSON
f A letter was read from Larry Angell,City Planner,which stated that Lloyd Peterson
would like to annex 115 acres of land adjacent to the former Big Bend Community
College South Campus.Mr.Peterson desires to develop this land for residential
purposes and would like to have city water and sewer.
A letter was read from Patrick R.Acres,representing Lloyd and Dawn Peterson,
which requested that the Council accept the Letter of Intent to annex so that a
petition for annexation may be initiated.
Mr.Chandler moved that the petition for annexation be accepted and the Planning
Commission be directed to review the request,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
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COMMUNICATION - SENIOR OPPORTUNITY AND SERVICES
A letter was read from Mabel Brown,Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee of
the Moses Lake Senior Center,which requested the funds the City Council allocated
for the Moses Lake Senior Center.These funds will be used to remodel the kitchen
area of the Center in order to accommodate the new meal program provided by the
Nutrition Program of Grant County.
Mr.Wallenstien stated that it was his understanding that the Senior Center was to
submit a proposed plan of action before the funds would be released and then only
if the funds were available.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council would reconsider the
request for the $8,276 at such time as a plan was submitted to Council but there
was no specific allocation of the funds made to a specific line item.
Sally McLanahan stated that the building has been partially renovated to improve
services and reduce utility costs and they would like funds to complete the renova
tion.
Mr.Edwards moved that the Senior Opportunity and Services Center be allocated
$8,276 exclusively for renovating the kitchen to the satisfaction of the Grant
County Board of Health,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -REPEAL MLMC 10.04 - 2ND READING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has three options concerning
the Municipal Court:
1.Enact the ordinance repealing Chapter 10.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
without contracting with the county in any way.
2.Enact the ordinance repealing Chapter 10.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code
and contract with the county for the county's prosecution of city cases.
3.Leave things as is.
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James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,pointed out that when the new law goes into
effect on July 1,1984,cities which eliminate Municipal Courts will be required to
pay to the counties a yearly sum.He stated that if Moses Lake adopts the ordi
nance repealing the Model Traffic Ordinance,the city is only required to pay a
one-time fee to the county.
The ordinance repealing Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 10.04 entitled State
Model Traffic Ordinance was read by title only.
Mr.Whitaker pointed out that the county has no available space in which to move
the District Court from Moses Lake.Also,the county has a long term lease for the
building they are using for District Court.He stated that it has been indicated
to him that there will probably always be a court in Moses Lake because of its
proximity to the freeway and the political repercussions if the court were ever
removed.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be brought off the table,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
There was some discussion by the Council on the different options available.
Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted with the
effective date to be June 30,1984,at 11:59 p.m.,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager work out an agreement with Grant County under
the conditions as presented in paragraph 2,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed
unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
APPT. TO BIG BEND COUNCIL &ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT________//c/3
Dave Chandler was appointed as a representative to the Big Bend Council &Economic
Development District.
APPT. TO NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING
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Mr.Wallenstien was appointed as a representative to the North Central Washington
Area Agency on Aging.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AWC CONVENTION
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AWC Convention will be held in
Yakima on June 12, 13, 14,and 15.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive
session to discuss a real estate transaction and possible litigation.The execu
tive session was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m,
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