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1984 06 12I—I 3722 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE June 12, 1984 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Bob Wallenstien,Norm Staat,Dave Chandler,Chuck Edwards,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 May 22 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $18,622.13 STREET 619.47 ARTERIAL STREET 8,066.97 URBAN ARTERIAL 11,800.87 STREET IMPROVEMENT 5,152.61 WATER/SEWER FUND 4,058.36 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 122,022.12 SANITATON FUND 32,030.67 CENTRAL SERVICES 3,522.56 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 279.58 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 16,447.17 TOTAL $222,622.51 Mr.Edwards 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. I.CITIZEN INPUT SAMMONS Mike Benedict introduced himself as the new manager of Sammons Communications ' and stated that he would strive to make Sammons an asset to the community. WATER/SEWER LINES - FRANCHISE Pat Carroll,Broadway Estates Mobile Home Park,stated that he had been in-/A// formed that the Council was considering a franchise to cross a city street such as he had requested and been denied. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the first reading of such an ordinance has been passed by Council but the second reading has not yet been considered. Mr.Carroll requested that he be informed if the Council approves this franchise so that he could also reapply. GARBAGE CONTRACT James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that there is litigation in progress /Off concerning the garbage contract and advised the Council not to answer any questions at this time. Connie Dickinson stated that there seems to be a great deal of confusion con cerning this garbage contract and she felt better communication is needed between the citizens and Council. A letter signed by 32 people was read which stated that a decision on the gar bage contract has been made and the matter should now be dropped and the Con- cil get on with the business of running the city. 3723 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 12,1984 II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Rimple moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: /OS?1*Rawest to Sell Fireworks -Eagles Lodge and Lions Club //77 2.Six Year Street Plan -Public Hearing set for June 26 seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS /o/9 /on LAKESHORE AND PENINSULA A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which recom mended that the bid on Lakeshore and Peninsula Streets be awarded to North Central Construction. Mr.Rimple moved that the bid be awarded to North Central Construction for the base bid and Alterate A,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. COPY MACHINES A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Muncipal Services Director,which recom mended that CopyCo of Moses Lake be awarded the bid for the copiers to be placed in the Police Department and Municipal Services Department. A letter was read from Donald Bradley of Minolta which stated that Business Interiors &Equipment is the only dealer authorized to sell Minolta equipment and supplies in Grant,Adams,and Lincoln Counties. Mr.Rimple moved that Business Interiors be awarded the bid for the copy ma chines,seconded by Mr.Staat. Mr.Rimple stated that he felt that Business Interiors could deliver faster service since there is a factory trained serviceman in Moses Lake and has the parts on hand. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that Copyco has not been ruled an ineligible bidder and the letter from Minolta reflects a private agreement between Minolta and its dealers.He recommended that if the Council wished to not award the bid to the lowest bidder,the Council should enter the reasons into the record. Mr.Edwards wanted to know if Copyco had servicemen available in Moses Lake. The representative from Copyco stated that he has four trained servicemen on call in this area. Mr.Rimple stated that he did not believe Copyco is a responsible bidder on Minolta equipment as there is a possibility of them not servicing Minolta at all. The representaive from Copyco stated that he was an authorized dealer in four counties but that Grant County was taken out of his jurisdiction.He stated that they are well prepared to service the machines.He stated that many com panies sell Minolta parts and supplies and there will be a full time service man in Moses Lake by this fall. The motion passed with Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,Mr.Staat,and Mr.Johnson in favor and Mr.Wallenstien,Mr.Edwards,and Mr.Chandler opposed. n 3724 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 12,1984 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -KCWT TELEVISION -WENATCHEE A letter was read from Tom Maguire,General Manager of First Television KCWT, which stated that they have been negotiating with Sammons for carriage of the station on their cable system.Wenatchee,Quincy,and Leavenworth cable sys tems have had KCWT on the air for several weeks.KCWT is the only station airing a daily full service local news program.Sammons has agreed to put KCWT on cable Channel 9 and it is their hope that the community leaders of Moses Lake will support the station in its efforts to become financially healthy and to serve the citizens of Moses Lake. Mr.Edwards stated that he is opposed to it.He pointed out that KCWT is not a local station and that Sammons has taken off the Tri-Cities Stations which are just as close as the Wenatchee station.He stated that this station rep resents a competing business area and he felt Channel 9,the Canadian station, has more to offer than KCWT. Mr.Rimple stated that it was his understanding that it was an FCC regulation that Sammons has to carry the Wenatchee station. There was some discussion by the Coucil. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had sent for the FCC regula tions when this was first discussed and it is his understanding that if the TV Station wished to be on Sammons,they had no choice but to put them on. COMMUNICATION - THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE A letter was read from Ruth Spurbeck,President of Chemical People,which re-//7^ quested the opportunity to presnt the program of the Chemical People Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Ms.Spurbeck stated that she wished the Council to be aware that they do not deal with farm chemicals nor are they ex-drug and alcohol users.She stated that most of the members are parents concerned about the drug problem in Moses Lake.She stated that they are an awareness group and there is a big drug problem in Moses Lake. COMMUNICATION - GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -ANIMAL IMPOUND CHARGES A letter was read from the County Commissioners which stated that there is no formal agreement between the City of Moses Lake and Grant County concerning animal impound fees and because of this they are not in a position to pay the increased costs instituted at the beginning of the year.They would like to discuss some arrangement on these fees with the city. A letter was read from the Grant County Commissioners which stated that they do not feel that the animal impound charges are in any way connected to the landfill rates.They are willing to discuss an agreement for reasonable fees for the animal impound service. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that during budget time it was de cided to charge the county residents the same fee as the city residents.He stated that he had communicated to Grant County the fact that they had es tablished the county landfill rates in the same manner as the city has the animal impound fees.In both instances there is no formal agreement. Council directed the City Manager to set up a meeting with the County Commissioners. /oof 3725 /?7> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 4 June 12,1984 COMMUNICATION -SPRING FESTIVAL COMMITTEE A letter was read from Howard Wagner,President,Moses Lake Spring Festival, which requested time to report to the Council the condition of the Moses Lake Spring Festival. Mr.Wagner stated that he wished to thank the Council and city for the help and cooperation the Spring Festival Committee received.He stated that the preliminary report shows the Committee to be about $5,300 in the black.He stated that several bills are still forthcoming but the Committee should be able to pay off all bills for this year as well as those still pending from last year. Eileen Meling read a letter from Superior Reuse Removal,Inc.regarding the garbage billing for the Spring Festival.It pointed out that the city first established a bill of $1,944 of which $723.77 was city administrative fees. The city reduced the administrative fee to $25 so the toal billing was $1,220. This letter is to point out that the city calculates the billing to the cus tomer not Superior Refuse. Mr.Wagner stated that his first responsibility is to the Spring Festival and he did have a question on the difference between last year's bill and this year's bill.He stated that the differences have been explained and he is satisfied.He felt that a lack of communication between the city,Superior Refuse,and the Spring Festival has caused a number of problems in the past. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS /11 ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.02 -WATER CONNECTION CHARGES -2fld READING]0I A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending the water service connection charges and which clears up some confusion regarding water service connection charges. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Section 13.08.020 entitled "Water Service Connection Charges"was read by title only. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. vfi ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.12 -PARKING - 2ND READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pre sented an ordinance deleting parking restrictions on the west side of Clover Drive between Wheeler Road and Fairbanks Drive. Clover Drive has been recon structed with parking lane,two travel lanes and a shoulder on the east side. The city has indicated to Grant County its interest in annexing the gravel strip betwen Clover and Highway 17.If the strip is annexed,staff will recommend "No Parking"signs be posted on the east side of Clover Drive. Staff is also reviewing the possibiity of dead-ending Clover at Wheeler Road. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Section 10.12.035A entitled "Restricted Parking Areas"was read by title only. Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. Mr.Edwards stated that he disagrees with the no parking on the east side of Clover Drive. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None 3726 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 12,1984 VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE -VACATION OF MONTLAKE PLACE -BLACK - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that the Council passed a resolution initiating the procedure for vacating all right-of-way known as Montlake Place.Dr.Black,owner of all lots fronting Montiake Place,is replatting this property for new multi-family residential construction with a private driveway instead of a street opening.Utility easements will remain.The Planning Commission recommended that the street be vacated. The ordinance vacating Montlake Place was read by title only. Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -SIMMONS REZONE - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,which stated that Mr.&Mrs.Simmons, Viola Michel,and Lorene Campbell are requesting a rezone from Agriculture to R-l,Single Family Residential,for approximately 15 acres of vacant land lo cated east of Division Street across from Linden Avenue,between Baron Estates and 1-90.The Planning Commission recommended that this rezone request be approved. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code en- titeld "Zoning"was read by title only. Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,and a public hearing be set for June 26,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AGREEMENT -DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL COURTS A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an agreement between the city and Grant County regarding the Municipal and Dis trict Courts. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agree ment,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. y IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS BICYCLE PATH CONSTRUCTION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Peninsula-Lakeshore Drive street improvement project would be a two-lane street with no bicycle path at this time.The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission wished the Council to know thaT the Commission's position is that bicycle paths be included in new street construction and reconstruction in accordance with the Park and Recre ation Comprehensive Plan.The Commission urges staff and Council to continue to promote and push the bicycle plan in the Peninsula Lakeshore Drive area. BIG BEND ECONOMIC DISTRICT -CONTRIBUTION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Karen Wagner,Manager of the /632 Mose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce,submitted a letter concerning the Big Bend Economic District.She stated that she had been informed that the primary purpose of the Big Bend Council is economic development but was given no exam ples of anything they have accomplished.She did not feel that the BBC was of benefit to this area. /Of? //?0 //OS /2/o 3727 tf* CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6 June 12,1984 Mr.Chandler stated that he attended the meetings of the Big Bend Economic District and he would have to agree with Ms.Wagner.He stated that there are three things being worked on - Port of Warden industrial site,Grant County Family Planning,and Central Basin Home Health. GARBAGE RATE PROPOSAL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that garbage rates will be set by the Council at a later date.This is a separate issue from the award of the con tract.He pointed out that if the Council wishes,no change in rates need to be made as there will be sufficient money to pay the contractor,the landfill fees including the increase,and the city's administrative fee.Trying to compare rates is yery complex. Elieen Meling,representing Superior Refuse Removal,Inc.,distributed a let ter to the Council which stated that Superior was awarded the garbage contract in 1979 because the low bidder,Western Refuse Co.,was not a responsible bid der.She stated that the figures presented to Council to illustrate how the bid proposal amounts could be changed to make Lakeside the lower bidder were not realistic.She stated that if the correct amount of services were used, Superior would still come in as the low bidder. ,COMMUNICATION -COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL A letter was read from Glenn Jennings,Community Coordinator,which stated that many clients coming to Community Action have a problem in paying their city water bill due to timing.The city sends its bills out near the end of the month and the people do not receive their funds till the first of the next month.He suggested that a change be made in the ordinance to allow for an extension before the water is cut off.He stated that the Community Action Council would check the resources of people requesting the extension to see when they could pay.He stated that the Community Action Council would pay the city the difference between the original cut off date billing and the actual cut off date billing. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that if such an extension is given to one segment of the population it probably should be available to everyone.He stated that allowing an extension and having the Community Action Council pay the difference could create havoc with the accounting system. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,recommended that if the Council wished to consider this program that the Community Action Council be designated as the official public service agency to screen everyone who wishes an alternative to having their water turned off and if they meet the standards of the agency,an extension be granted.He pointed out that this would have to be available to everyone served by city water including those in the county. It was the consensus of the Council that staff bring back an ordinance dealing with the proposed program. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: