1984 04 243709
CITY C6UNCIL
CITY OF tfOSES LAKE
April 24,1984
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.Wallenstien moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 10 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $28,608.72
STREET 7,348.23
ARTERIAL STREET 24,596.12
URBAN ARTERIAL 86.80
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,632.38
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 915.23
SANITATION FUND 16,056.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 3,833.05
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 7.27
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,124.18
TOTAL $91,207.98
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,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.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
DIVISION STREET RECONSTRUCTION /O/q
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which recommended
that the bid for the reconstruction of Division Street be awarded to Central Wash
ington Asphalt in the amount of $432,265.10.
Patrick R.Acres,representing Basin Paving,stated that they objected to the
awarding of the bid to Central Washington Asphalt on the basis that they did not
timely file a bid.He felt the Council should reject all the bids and have the
bids resubmitted.
Nick Tommer from Central Washington Asphalt stated that they felt they had sub
mitted a bid on time.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the staff did not feel the bids were
late.He pointed out that even if a bid is late,it can be considered if it is
shown there is no fraud or collusion.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bid be awarded to Central Washington Ashpalt,sec
onded by Mr.Chandler.
Mr.Edwards pointed out that the bicycle path was bid using concrete or aspahlt.
He felt it should be constructed with concrete since it will last longer than
asphalt.
Mr.Edwards moved that the motion be amended to change the bike path from asphalt
to concrete,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Staat opposed.
The motion passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - SIDEWALK SALE
A letter was read which stated that the downtown businesses would like to have a
sidewalk sale during the Spring Festival.They would also like to use the red
traffic cones to close off the north parking lane and one westbound lane of traffic
on Third Avenue from Alder to Beech Street.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
n ORDINANCE -AMEND 1983 BUDGET - 1ST READING
• 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 was read by title
only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
/J PETERSON ANNEXATION
A letter was read from Patrick R.Acres,representing Mr.and Mrs.Peterson,which
requested that the annexation proceedings be removed from the agenda.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
^ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION -SUMMARY
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested that the
recently adopted ordinance on Garbage Collection be published in summary form.
Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be published in summary form,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
„,(>SALES TAX
V _V Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city had received approximately
$166,000 from sales tax for January and February.
A SCHOOL CROSSING -VALLEY AND CENTRAL
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V Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the equipment for the school crossing
at Valley and Central has been ordered and work should commence by May 14.
STOP SIGN -WESTSHORE DRIVE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Dennis Hopkins had requested an
additional stop sign on Westshore Drive at the intersection of Westshore Drive,
Hansen Road,and Fairway Drive -making this a three way stop.It is staff's
recommendation that the requested stop sign on Westshore Drive not be placed.
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FIVE CORNERS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the stop lights at Five Corners have
been blinking red since the Christmas holidays.He stated that he has received
calls both for and against leaving the lights blinking.The cost to repair the
lights will be approximately $30,000.
There was some discussion by Council.
Mr.Reese moved that the lights be left as is until more citizen input is received,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple opposed.
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has been pumping waste water
to the new facility since March 28.He stated that a lot of rock in the rock
filter at the old location has been removed to the new site.
STATE PARK
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that at the AWC Conference when the city
met with its legislators,it was indicated that a meeting would be arranged between
the city and State Park representatives.No meeting has taken place yet.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive
session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00
p.m.
ATTEST:
Cfty Clerk