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1984 09 113758 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE September 11 1984 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Dave Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,Bill Reese,Chuck Edwards,and Bob Wallenstien 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 28 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $10,263.39 STREET 772.45 ARTERIAL STREET 362.00 URBAN ARTERIAL 186.07 STREET IMPROVEMENT 202.83 WATER/SEWER FUND 4,125.67 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,841.93 SANITATON FUND 18,499.92 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,750.96 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 131.85 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,305.99 TOTAL $47,443.06 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. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which stated that the Moses /O^ Lake Fire Fighters have achived a higher level of service in emergency medical work.This level of service was achieved with the efforts of Dr.David Cur nell who donated his time,provided the leadership,and took the responsibili ty to sponser the firemen so they could provide a higher level of service to the citizens of Moses Lake. Certificates were presented to Alex Benko,Dan Craddock,Tom Craghead,tJim Hamilton,Jeffery Hayes,David Helms,Robert Hinshaw,Richard Penrose,and Michael Soss. Dr.David Curnell stated that he has lived in Moses Lake for four years and he was concerned when he first moved here that Moses Lake had an ambulance ser vice that basically picked people up and rushed them to the hospital.He stated that it has taken four years to get the program set up but that Moses Lake now has one of the best intermediate levels of ambulance service in the state. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FIVE CORNERS TRAFFIC LIGHT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which recom-/"' mended that the bid on the Five Corners Traffic Light be awarded to Basin Electric Manufacturing. Action Taken:Mr.Rmple moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Electric Man- uractunng,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. 3759 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 September 11,1984 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 3 # COMMUNICATION -PINE DRIVE A letter was read from Clay Crook which requested time on the agenda to dis cuss the reopening of Pine Drive. Clay Crook,431 Northshore Drive,stated that he is aware of a request to reopen Pine Drive and he presented a petition with 122 signatures opposing the reopening of Pine Drive.He stated that he is opposed to the reopening of Pine Drive because of the increase in traffic in his area. He also felt that it could cause congestion on the Alder Street Fill. Don Calbeck,447 Knolls Vista Drive,distributed to the Council copies of the minutes of the meeting of May 8,1973 concerning the action the Council took on closing Pine Drive.He stated that in 1973 there was between 1500 to 2000 cars per day using Pine Drive and driving through the Knolls Vista area by the school and park creating a hazard to the children and residents of the area. He felt that the Council made a wise decision to close Pine Drive in 1973 and felt it would be a mistake to reopen it now. Bob Trask,303 Northshore,stated that he sees no necessity for reopening Pine Drive,only a convenience. Dick Deane,223 Northshore,stated that when Pine Drive was open the area was a speed way and if it is reopened it could create a serious traffic hazard to the school children. Dale Novasky,414 Northshore,stated that he is opposed to the reopening of Pine Drive. COMMUNICATION -WASHINGTON STATE DEPT.OF CORRECTIONS A letter was read from Patricia Wilson,Community Corrections Officer III,of the Department of Corrections which stated that the Sentencing Reform Act took effect on July 1,1984 and it changed how adult felons are to be sentenced within Washington State.The main thrust of this new law is to provide al- terntatives to incarceration for the first time and most non-violent of fenders.One such alternative is to utilize community service work. Ms.Wilson stated that the Department of Corrections is attempting to set up a uniform program for the community service work for first time and non-violent offenders.She stated that she is responsible for setting up work sites in 11 counties for community service work with county and city governments and non profit organizations.She stated that the Dept.of Corrections would like to have an agreement with each agency participating in this program.She pointed out that the legislature did not provide for insurance for the persons doing the community service work so it is up to each agency involved to provide Labor and Industries and liability insurance.She stated that they are trying to get an amendment to the legislation so that the offender pays a fee toward insurance or the Dept.of Corrections pay to have at least Labor and Indus tries coverage. Mr.Rimple felt that it is asking a lot to require an agency to pick up the insurance for people doing community service work.Ms.Wilson stated that it is an expense but it might be less in the long run than paying for incarcera tion.She pointed out that a judge can only require up to 240 hours of com munity service work which is equivalent to 30 8-hour days. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the major issue is the insurance cost but also some of these people doing community service work do not take the job as seriously as the regular work force and can be mistaken for city employees. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -FREDERICKSON - 2ND READING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the ordinance drafted by Larry Tracy on behalf of Mr.and Mrs.Frederickson is the same as the ordinance originally drafted but with a few changes.He stated that Mr.Tracy eliminted the portion stating that the required bond would be reviewed every five years to reflect changes in cost.He recommended that that be reinserted along with the provision that insurance is acceptable as a substitute for the bond if it also is reviewed e\/ery five years. n 3760 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 September 11,1984 The ordinance granting to Mr.and Mrs.J.Lynn Frederickson the right and franchise to use and occupy streets and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,to construct,maintain,repair,renew and operate a water system within and through certain portions of the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Mr.Edwards felt that passing the franchise ordinance would create a problem with cutting up streets and he is opposed to that. Mr.Wallenstien stated that he is in agreement with Mr.Edwards. Mr.Rimple felt that people should have the opportunity to draw water from the lake if they so desire and it if is economically feasible for them and if the city is protected. Mr.Johnson pointed out that allowing people to draw from the lake would also lower the revenue in the water fund and could create the necessity of raising the rates. Mr.Chandler stated that he is in agreement with Mr.Rimple. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance not be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr. Chandler opposed. ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -KALASOUNTAS -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance granting to George Kalasountas a franchise to cross Lakeshore Drive with an irrigation line. The ordinance granting to George Kalasountas the right and franchise to use and occupy streets and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake, Washington,to construct,maintain,repair,renew and operate a water system within and through certain portions of the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance not be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Chandler opposed. ORDINANCES -AMEND WATER/SEWER RATES AND GARBAGE COLLECTION -2ND READING /d^l* A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented or dinances amending the water/sewer rate ordinance and the garbage collection ordinance. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municpal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Rates"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. An ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Moses Lake Municial Code entitled "Garbage Collection"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -ADMISSION'S TAX - 1ST READING .I A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an /'^ ordinance amending the admissions tax provisions by exempting non-profit or ganizations from the payment of the admissions tax,provides a penalty for failing to make timely payment of admissions taxes,assesses interest on late tax payments,and eliminates the requirement of obtaining a certificate of registration. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.16 of the Moses Lake Municpal Code entitled "Admissions Tax"was read by title only. /W 3761 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 September.il,1984 Mr.Gavinski stated that a change should be made in Section 3.16.025 (C)to add "commencing with the 60th day after the due date between "due"and "at"in the second line. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be amended as recommended and the first reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 5.04 -BUSINESS LICENSES - 1ST READING o ~~ |^A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an j ordinance amending the business license fee by raising it to $75 per year.j This amendment was recommended by the Moses Lake Development Task Force who is I proposing that the Task Force receive $40 of each fee in order to fund a di rector's or manager's position. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code section 5.04.080 entitled "Fee Schedule"was read by title only. Harry Dano,representing the Moses Lake Development Task Force,urged the Council to adopt the ordinance. Mr.Edwards wanted to know how many business licenses are issued yearly.Wal ter Fry,City Clerk,stated that there are less than 1,000 issued. Mr.Edwards stated that the idea is good but did not feel every business in town should have to pay it. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler. Mr.Rimple stated that he felt the idea is a good one but the businessmen should have an opportunity to voice thier opinion on the increase in the license fee.He pointed out that the city would be providing $31,000 toward this position if the increase is put into effect and he wanted to know if an r intern position could be provided by the city.! i Mr.Chandler stated that he felt an intern would complicate matters and he felt that $40 is a small price for a business to pay for the betterment of the community as a whole. Mr.Gavinski stated that the itinerant merchants fee is $100 and the city has a cabaret license which is required in an addition to the buiness licenses. The city also has taxi licenses,private detective licenses,and pawnbrokers licenses which are different from the regular business license. The motion passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Rimple opposed. Staff was directed to publish a notice of a public hearing on this ordinance for the next Council meeting. Staff was also directed to bring back ordinances on the city's other license fees. yftl ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 14.04 - ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented an ordinance repealing the current environmental regulations and enact ing a new ordinance bringing the city into compliance with the new State En vironmental Policy Act rules. The ordinance repealing Chapter 14.04 of the Moses Lake Municial Code entitled "Environmental Regulations"in its entirety and enacting a new Chapter 16.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Environmental Regulations"was read by title only. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney recommended the following changes:under 14.04.050 the second B should be C;under 14.04.070 C.1.b."to be made at any hearing"should be inserted between "record"and "that"in the second line;under 14.04.070 C.1.c."a transcript at the appellant's cost"should replace "an electronic transcript.";under 14.04.110 after the sections,"The city may develop any forms necessary to the administration of this chapter." should be inserted.Also,the numbers should be changed from 14.04 to 14.06. u 3762 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 September 11,1984 Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be amended as recom- mended by the City Attorney,and the first reading of the ordinance be adop ted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - VACATE MONTLAKE PLACE AND REPEAL ORD.1139 - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance repealing Ordinance 1139 and vacating Montiake Place. The ordinance vacating Montiake Place and repealing Ordinance 1139 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - SET 1985 TAX LEVY - 1ST READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance setting the estimated property tax rate for the 1985 budget year. The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal pur poses from taxations on assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington,for 1985 was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented an amended ordinance which cor rects the amount applicable to GOB #9 and also includes an amount that was eliminated in 1984 by the Assessor's office and which should have been included. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS CONLEY SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated //J & that Bill Conley is short platting one lot adjacent to the Conley Plat,Bill's Body Shop.The lot will be 10,837 square feet and is zoned C-2,Limited Com mercial.City water is available but city sewer is about 250'from the plat. Mr.Conley is proposing to build mini-storages on this lot.The Planning Com mission recommeneded that Mr.Conley's request for two variances be approved as follows: 1.A variance to the requirement to extend city sewer on Broadway the length of the plat with the condition a covenant run with the land to extend city sewer in the future when adjacent properties require sewer or the use of Mr. Conley's plat is changed to anything other than mini-storages. 2.A variance of the 12,000 square foot minimum lot size required by ordinance. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the variances be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION COUNCIL/STAFF COMMITTEE -ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES L-/^/o/fJosephK.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that at the Kennewick Workshop staff was directed by Council to look into the posibility of expanding the City Hall facilities in order to bring the Engineering and Community Development Depart ments into the same location as the Finance Department.The city advertised for architectural services for the project.Mr.Gavinski recommended the for mation of a Council/staff committee to determine which proposal should be ac cepted and to review building plans,design,etc.This project is contingent upon funding. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager and the Mayor appoint five people to the committee,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. /Of? /O/03 3763 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 September 11,1984 911 SYSTEM »p Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that all jurisdictions in Grant Coun- 'ty are being asked if they wish to participate in a central dispatch center for 911.He stated that if the city agrees to join in a central dispatch cen ter there is a problem with the front counter service and the holding cell. He stated that state law requires someone on duty any time there is any one in the holding cell.Also,with the elimination of the dispatchers after 5 p.m. there is a possibility of calling a police officer off the streets to take care of any one coming to the Police Department after 5 p.m. Larry Hively,Grant County Undersheriff,explained the history of the 911 sys tem in the Moses Lake area and the state of the art equipment that would be used.He explained that the costs listed are inflated and should come in under what is projected.He further stated that it is not a county system but is a county-wide system in which the county would participate. There was some discussion by the Council on the cost and possible loss of services. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that discussions between the county and the city on 911 continue,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS \i° COMMUNITY SURVEY Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has sent out about 3,057 surveys and have received back about 958 or about 31%.That data is being entered into the computer at this time.He stated that written comments have been received on the clean up of vacant lots,the lights at Five Corners,I water/sewer rates,clean-up of the downtown area,the second lake crossing, industry,and street maintenance. The regular meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m.and the Council met in an ex ecutive session to discuss real estate 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. ATTEST: