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1984 09 253764 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE September 25 1984 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Dave Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,Bill Reese,Charles Edwards,and Bob Wallenstien The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the minutes of the meeting of September 11 be ap proved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $14,038.87 STREET 6,397.93 ARTERIAL STREET 45.56 URBAN ARTERIAL 74,230.95 STREET IMPROVEMENT 47,180.57 WATER/SEWER FUND 15,707.76 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 72,682.00 SANITATON FUND 8,535.21 CENTRAL SERVICES 4,010.16 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 12.31 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,001.33 TOTAL $249,842.65 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Wallenstien,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that por tion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Chandler abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Grant County Tractor. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read in its entirety declaring September 29,1984 as "Super Market Saturday." I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA -None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY -MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which recom mended that the bid on the Waste Water Treatment Facility Miscellaneous Items be awarded to North Central Construction. Action Taken;Mr.Rimple moved that the bid be awarded to North Central Con- struction,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -CHAPTER 5.04 -BUSINESS LICENSES -2ND READING /0^^ A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending the business license fee by raising it to $75 per year. This amendment was recommended by the Moses Lake Development Task Force who is 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. The public hearing was opened. 3765 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 September 25,1984 Jack Hitchcock,2020 Bel air,wanted to know what the business license fee is being used for at this time and what the duties of the proposed director would be.He suggested that a business license be issued on a quarterly basis at $25 per quarter.This would still increase the fee but would not penalize seasonal businesses. David Bailey,Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce,stated that the Chamber is trying to encourage a better business environment and still try to be competi tive with other cities in the area.He stated that the Chamber of Commerce would support a two-year increase in the business license fee to help fund a director's postion for the Moses Lake Development Task Force. Terry Parchman,Shear Magic,stated that improvements in the city seem to cen ter around Third Avenue.She felt the city would receive more revenue by an nexing E.Broadway Ext.and Wheeler.She also felt that paying someone $31,000 per year to decide how to beautify Moses Lake is not a good deal. John Mills,Waits Downtown Motel,stated that raising the license fee to $75 is over a 100%increase and he is opposed to it. Jack Childress,C & V Auto,stated that what this director or manager will be doing will concern the city as a whole and not just the downtown area. Fred Skinner,Western Pacific Engineer,stated that he is not located in the downtown area but he felt the investment would be worth it in the long run. Dave Perrault felt that the Council should be aware of the proposed director's job description and qualifications. Layne Stark,Moses Lake Development Task Force,stated that the proposed di rector would be expected to work full time at finding sources of revenue for the different projects. Harry Dano,representing the Moses Lake Development Task Force,stated that a professional person is needed in order to follow through on the projects and funding as the Task Force members have their own businesses to take care of. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.John son,and passed unanimously. Letters of protest were received from Valley Vista Mart,Joe McAdams,and Ran dalls Hair Fashions. Mr.Edwards stated that he is in favor of improving the downtown area but does not agree with the way that the funds are being raised.He stated that some of the businesses can not afford an increase.He also felt that this is a Chamber of Commerce problem and should be handled by them and not the city. He pointed out that the city will not have any control over the director but he will be paid for by the city. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be amended to state that the business license fee will be increased to $75 for two years and the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler. Mr.Rimple stated that most busineses do not know why the business license fee is being raised and what the money will be used for.He felt that the way the money will be used should be more fully spelled out.He felt that this is a good opportunity to create an intern position in the city for development of the city or to contract with the Task Force on how the money will be used.r— Mr.Gavinski stated that specific language on how the money is spent could be handled by a contractual arrangement between the city and the Task Force.He stated that this ordinance simply allows for the collection of the fee. Mr.Chandler stated that he felt this would benefit the entire community. The motion passed with Mr.Edwards opposed and Mr.Rimple abstaining. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the ordinance be amended to state that the additional $40 will be used specifically for the purpose of providing funds for the position of a Moses Lake Development Coordinator,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. 3766 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 September 25,1984 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - ADMISSION'S TAX - 2ND READING 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,providing a penalty for failing to make timely payment of admissions taxes,assessing interest on late tax payments,and eliminating 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. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - SET 1985 TAX LEVY - 2ND 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. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -VACATE MONTLAKE PLACE AND REPEAL ORD.1139 -2ND READING a>/7 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.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple and passed unanimously. /o/06 /oV/ ORDINANCE -CHAPTER 14.04 -ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS -2ND 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. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES - FEES - 1ST READINGS A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented or dinances amending the licensing fees for itinerant merchants,private detec tives,solicitors,taxi cabs,and private security businesses. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 5.06 entitled "Licensing Regulations -Temporary Locations"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the fee be raised to $150 per year and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Section 5.24 entitled "Pri vate Detectives"was read by title only. lObl 3767 iA 1*1* CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 September 25,1984 Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the fee for private detective agencies be increased to $75 and the fee for each additional private detective be in creased to $35,and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 entitled "Solicitors"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the fee for solicitors be increased to $/5 for the company and $10 for each solicitor,and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 5.40 entitled "Taxicabs"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the license fee for taxicab companies be increased to $75 and the taxicab driver's license be increased to $10,and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 entitled "Pri vate Security Business"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the license fee for private security agencies be increased to $75,and the first reading of the ordinance be adop ted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE CHAPTER 5.28 -PUBLIC DANCES - 1ST READING A letter was read from James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,which presented an ordinance amending the public dance chapter of the Moses Lake Municipal Code. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 entitled "Public Dances"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. ^0 ORDINANCE -CHAPTER 6.05 -ANIMAL CONTROL -1ST READING A letter was read from James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,which presented an ordinance amending the animal control chapter of the Moses Lake Municipal Code. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 6.05 entitled "Animal Control"was read by title only. Mr.Edwards felt the definition of a vicious animal was too inclusive.Mr. Whitaker pointed out that it was mainly to clear up any confusion in prosecut ing cases. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the fee on 6.05.190 F and M be $15 and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 13.08 - WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance allowing separate buildings under a single ownership to be served by a single master meter. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski distributed a map showing the property which is being requested to be srved by a master meter.He pointed out that if the lots were sold at a future date the new property owner would have to pay to obtain an individual meter if they did not wish to be hooked up to the master meter. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. 3768 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 Septeber 25,1984 RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZE EMPLOYEES TO SIGN CHECKS A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented a resolu tion naming those employees who are authorized to sign checks. The resolution naming those employees authorized to sign checks on behalf of the City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -APPLICATION FOR CERB LOAN *—'A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the Port of Moses Lake and Tama Chemicals of Japan have asked the city to apply to the Community Economic Revitalization Board for a loan.The funds would be used to install water and sewer lines to Tama Chemicals.The loan would be repaid by the city but Tama Chemicals would in turn pay the city the principal and interest amounts as specified in the loan agreement.The object is to get a low interest loan for Tama Chemicals to provide for the installation of the utilities. The resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for a Community Economic Revitalization Board loan and designating the individual responsible for project performance was read by title only. There was some discussion by the Council.Mr.Edwards pointed out that the city would be repaying this loan even if Tama Chemicals did not.Mr.Gavinski stated that a bond could be posted by Tama Chemicals to ensure the repayment of the loan. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BLOCK GRANT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Muncipal Services Director,which sugges ted that a block grant application for the Basin Homes area be submitted. This application would involve leaving the private water system as is;extend ing city sanitary sewer mains;full width street improvements with curbs,gut ters,sidewalks,catch basins,and storm sewers;optional sewer hook-up for all houses with the block grant paying for hooking-up low/moderate income peo ple;and a 2-3 acre neighborhood park on city-owned property.This will be a two year project with block grant funding at about $1,400,000. The resolution containing assurances of compliance and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit an application to the State of Washington for funds for a Community Development Block Grant was read by title only. There was some discusion by the Council on hooking-up homes to city sewer.It was recommended that sewer hook-ups for all houses be required. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that sewer hook-ups for all houses be re- quired in the proposed Block Grant area and the resolution be adopted,secon ded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 911 SYSTEM Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that further discussions have been //9& held on the 911 county-wide system.It was suggested that it be^removed from the basement of the Sage Building to the city's central dispatch center.This would help alleviate the problems with the holding facility and the walk-in traffic.However,the city's cost for 1985 would still be $71,000 and for 1986 would be $31,000.It was also suggested that the city do the central //3&A //6>6 /of? 3769 1 \m w0% CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 September 25,1984 dispatching for the entire county.This would involve considerable more work for the city and if this is considered,there should be discussions held on whether or not the city really wants to do that.If it is done,discussions should be held with a communications consultant to determine the type of equipment necessary.He also pointed out that a committment no longer needs to be made by October 1. David Perrault stated that he was involved when the 911 was originally brought into Moses Lake in 1979 and the county was invited to participate.At that time the county elected not to become involved in it.He did not feel the citizens of Moses Lake should pay for a 911 system for the county. PINE DRIVE A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church asked the City Council to consider reopening Pine Drive from Central Drive to Knolls Vista Drive.Several citizens living along Northshore Drive spoke in opposition to the reopening and presented a petition containing the signatures of 122 people.It will cost approximately $36,000 to improve Pine Drive without considering engineering costs.With engineering costs it will be between $40,000 and $42,000. The city has"received a letter from Joe McAdams opposing the opening of Pine Drive. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the request to reopen Pine Drive be de- nied,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Staat opposed. COUNCIL INVITATION A letter was read from Merle C.West,Chairman of the Board,Senior Opportuni ty and Services Board of Directors,which invited the Council and the City Manager to the first Title III-C meal to be served at the Moses Lake Senior Center on October 1,1984 at noon. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had been contacted by Patri cia Wilson,Community Corrections Officer III,of the Department of Correc tions wanting to know if the Council would be interested in entering into a contractual arrangement with the State of Washington for placing non-violent criminals in community service work. It was the consensus of the Council that the city would not be interested un til the insurance question has been settled. WATER/SEWER SYSTEMS $31^Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a state-wide waste water treatment problem in Washington State.He stated that legislation is being put together by the Association of Washington Cities and Senator Sam Guess from Spokane.The idea is to take a portion of the sales tax suggeted to be eliminated and put it in a fund,selling bonds,and giving it back to the jurisdictions for waste water treatment things,water things,and other sorts of things.He stated that he has talked to Stan Finkelstien and it now appears the money will be given to jurisdictions though grants. The regular meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m.and the Council met in an ex ecutive session to discuss labor negotiations.The executive session was ad journed at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. City Clerk n