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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
May 8,1984
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 24 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $13,314.06
STREET 1,249.09
ARTERIAL STREET 5.38
URBAN ARTERIAL 523.20
WATER/SEWER FUND 12,630.40
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 133,352.39
SANITATION FUND 24,293.95
UNEMPL COMP INS 155.85
CENTRAL SERVICES 481.39
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,061.96
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 21,643.50
FIREMANS PENSION 155.00
TOTAL $209,866.17
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,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.
POLICE RESERVES
Sgt.Mitchell stated that each Reserve Officer completed 140 hours of training and
these six bring the total number of reserves to 16.
Mr.Johnson presented the commissions to Robert Rosenow,John Caudle,John Covey,
Clair Harden,James Heldt,and Rafael Gomez.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Rimple moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Utility Easement -Airport -PUD /o/3
2.Water Theme Park Final Plat -May 22 set as date to consider //<?&
3.Application to Sell Fireworks -Payless and Grant County Seniors /o3f
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOSES LAKE SKATE AND FUN CENTER
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A letter was read from Jeff and Karen Scott,owners of the Moses Lake Skate and
Fun Center,which requested a change in the sale contract on the building.They
would like to start the contract payments on October 1,1984.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the real estate contract not be modified,seconded by
Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
.b ORDINANCE -AMEND 1983 BUDGET - 2ND READINGP
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 second reading of thhe ordinance be adopted,seconded by O
Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.I I
j0 ORDINANCE -AMEND 1984 BUDGET -1ST READINGi0|o
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
amending the 1984 Budget.
The ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Moses Lake was read by title
only.
Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
/{q^.ORDINANCE -AMEND CHAPTER 1.08 -GENERAL PENALTY -1ST READING
A letter was read from James Whitaker,City Attorney,which presented an ordinance
amending Chapter 1.08,General Penalty.These amendments would bring the ordinance
into compliance with state law.
The ordinance amending Chapter 1.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"General Penalty"was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.,—s
y\RESOLUTION -VACATION OF MONTLAKE PLACE -BLACK !|
y A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
George Black is requesting the vacation of all right-of-way known as Montlake
Place.This street intersects Division Street just south of the Hylands Apartments
and is a dedicated but undeveloped cul-de-sac.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating a dedicated city street known
as Montlake Place adjacent to Lots 10 -13 of the Hylands Park Addition No.1 Plat
was read by title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and
passed unanimously.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
LAKESHORE AND PENINSULA
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
plans and specifications have been completed for the reconstruction and overlay of
12,550 linear feet of Lakeshore and Peninsula Streets.The reconstruction of
Lakeshore Drive will stop 600'short of Wanapum due to a discrepancy in right-of-
way records.If this issue can be settled before or during construction,a change
order can be written allowing the construction of this 600'.The plans include a p*\
22'paving width for two traffic lanes and 3'of gravel shoulder each side of the
street.There will be no curbs,gutters,or sidewalks.\'
Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Wallen
stien,and passed unanimously.
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COPY MACHINES /0/7
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which requested
authorization to advertize for bids for copy machines for the Municipal Services
Department and the Police Department.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Rimple,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -MAIN STREET VACATION -BODIE -1ST READING ^p _,/Of 7
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which presented
an easement vacating 120'of public right-of-way on Main Street.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Main Street was read by title only.
Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,and a public
hearing be set for May 22,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
CHATTERTON SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE REQUEST ^
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
Gary and Sandra Chatterton are short platting one lot located at the corner of
Broadway and Fir to allow for the expansion of their existing Chats Floor Coverings
store.They are requesting the following variances:
1.Variance of the required scale of 1"=100'to 1"=40'for the plat map.
2.Variance of the requirement that the site plan be prepared to the same
scale as the plat.
The variances are technical housekeeping matters but the Subdivision Ordinance
requires specific scale drawings.Staff perfers this plat's scale drawings as
submitted.
Mr.Edwards moved that the variances be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO ABANDON EASEMENT -DR.COVEY
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that Ronald
C.Covey is requesting that the city abandon a portion of an easement which runs
through his property.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the Planning Commission has recommended that the easement
be abandoned except for the northerly five feet.
The resolution authorizing abandonment of a portion of an easement was read by
title only.
Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
APPOINTMENT OF INSURANCE BROKER
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which recommended that the
city continue its insurance coverage with Rogers and Norman,Inc.
Mr.Rimple moved that the city remain with Rogers and Norman,Inc.,seconded by Mr.
Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
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/Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter to Council which showed the
cost to the city of the free dumping from 1980 to 1984.
The meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session
to discuss real estate matters.The executive session was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15
p.m.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
FIVE CORNERS
Mr.Rimple stated that he has received requests from citizens to have the traffic
lights at Five Corners fixed.
It was pointed out that the radio station recieved 144 phone calls in 8 hours -100
to fix the lights and 44 to leave them as they are.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Rimple moved that the lights at Five Corners be fixed as soon as possible,
seconded by Mr.Wallenstien and passed with Mr.Edwards,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Johnson
opposed.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city is looking toward using Urban Arterial funds to
repair the lights.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
DUNCAN LEASE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the lease the city has with the
Duncans will terminate on December 31,1984.The Duncans are leasing land adjacent
to the Municipal Airport for farming.The city will have to follow the same pro
cess that was utilized when the city considered the sale of the municipal property
located at Third and Alder.
,£0£WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
0yr Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the total change orders are abour
^j 3-4^of tne Dld-Tne total project itself is nearly completed.
A tour of the Waste Water Treatment Plant was scheduled for May 18 at 10 .m.—-
INSURANCE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from Safeco which congratulated
the city on the excellent loss record during the past six months.
CLEAN-UP WEEK
Mayor .'
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ULAAyLi ICi'ty Clerk
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