1985 01 223796
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
January 22,1985
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Dave Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,Bob
Wallenstien,and Charles Edwards
Absent: Bill Reese
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 18 be ap
proved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $24,303.93
STREET 6,413.03
ARTERIAL STREET 21,304.70
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,880.99
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 53.65
SANITATION FUND 638.60
CENTRAL SERVICES 8,194.50
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,793.38
ECONOMIC ASST.AUTHORITY 23,774.17
TOTAL $101,356.95
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.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read in its entirety and signed by the Mayor which desig
nates the week of February 10,1985 as Vocational Education Week.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
GROUND WATER PROBLEMS
Mr.Tim Stiens read a letter concerning the ground water problems occurring in
the Garden Drive area.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the water problem in this area
has gotten worse over the years and something should be done.He stated that
the street and sidewalk is becoming undermined and the main question is where
is the water coming from.He pointed out that the federal government is being
sued and he will be contacting the plaintiff's attorney about the problem.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1984 BUDGET -1ST READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or
dinance amending the 1984 Budget.
The ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington
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.
ORDINANCE -RESERVOIR #6 ANNEXATION - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance annexing a parcel of property 150'x 150'in size.This is
the site of the city's new Reservoir #6.
The ordinance providing for the annexation of certain territory to the City of
Moses Lake,Washington and incorporating the same within the corporate limits
thereof and providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted and a public hearing be set for February 12,1985,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
'ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER REIMBURSEMENTS - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance for the recovery of monies for the stub-out costs on the
Lakeshore/Peninsula Drive Street Reconstruction Project.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code,enti
tled "Water and Sewer Connections"by adding new sections was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFT - JAPAN AIR LINES
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated
that Japan Air Line officials will be attending the January 22,1985 Council
meeting to present a gift of $1,500 to the city.The Park and Recreation Ad
visory Commission recommends that the city use these funds for the construc
tion of a city entrance at Highway 17 and Pioneer Way.
The resolution accepting a gift from Japan Air Lines in the form of $1,500 for
permanent park improvements was read in its entirety.
Mr.Johnson stated that since 1972 the city has received a total of $44,900
from Japan Air Lines.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
VEHICLES
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re
quested Council approval to call for bids for one sedan or 5 passenger van,
one mini-van,two 1-ton cab and chassis,two 1/2 ton pickups,and one mid-size
4x4 pickup.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it is up to Council whether the
city will advertise for the sedan or the 5 passenger van.
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Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the city advertise for a sedan,
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the mini-van be eliminated from the
bids,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the city advertise for the two 1-ton
cab and chassis,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the city advertise for the two 1/2-
ton pickups,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the city advertise for one mid-size 4x4
pickup,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Chandler
opposed.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REMODEL OF CITY HALL
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the
possibility of remodeling City Hall has been discussed by staff and Council in
order to house Engineering and Community Development personnel.The city ad
vertised for an architect and a committee was formed to review the submittals.
Arkitex,Inc.was selected and they have submitted a letter detailing how ar
chitectural services would be apportioned and billed and setting forth a dol
lar estimate for the project.City staff now needs further direction from
Council on whether or not to proceed with this project.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the city proceed with the project,
seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
JOB CORPS
Mr.Chandler stated that the Columbia Basin Job Corps is slated for elimina
tion under the Reagan Administration budget cuts and they have requested that
the community,including the city,send letters to their Senators and Rep
resentatives requesting that funding continue.
The Council signed the letters requesting the continuation of funding for the
Columbia Basin Job Corps.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the Investment Report for December /oos
1984.
SECOND LAKE CROSSING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a letter from the County Commis-/<2/9
sioners concerning possible discussion on the second lake crossing.
Mr.Gavinski stated that he has received information from Sid Morrison about
some discretionary funds for the construction of highways and bridges.The
competition for these funds is high and funds will probably not be available
until 1986.He pointed out that the Council has directed that the second lake
crossing project be submitted to the electorate in 1985 and he wanted to know
if the Council wished to proceed with the election process or wait until word
is received from Congressman Morrison.
It was the consensus of the Council to wait until the city hears from Con
gressman Morrison and discussions are held with the County Commissioners.
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ANIMAL CONTROL
January 22,1985
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a letter from the County Commis
sioners concerning the charges to the county for animal control and the fact
that there is no written agreement between the city and county on this.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m.and the Council met in an execu
tive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at
9:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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