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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
February 12,1985
Members Present:Bill Reese,Dave Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,Bob Wal-
lenstien,and Charles Edwards
Absent:Norm Johnson
Mr.Wallenstien nominated Dave Chandler as Mayor Pro Tern,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 22 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $28,861.05
STREET 845.49
STREET IMPROVEMENT 61.16
WATER/SEWER FUND 3,886.48
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 36,033.61
SANITATION FUND 22,084.23'
UNEMPLOYMENT COMP.INS.4,394.62
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,931.29
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 232.03
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,858.48
TOTAL $101,188.44
Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Wal
lenstien,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
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be
approved:
1.Resolution -Creating New Funds/Authorizing Transfer of Funds /O/O
2.Resolution -Acceptance of Kvamme/Cochran Water Line //&&
3.Authorization to Execute Contract for Legal Services /O/cT
4.Authorization to Execute Contract with Chamber of Commerce &</*/
5.LDS Church First Addition Preliminary Plat -Set February 26 as the date //j c
to Consider
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
.f PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -RESERVOIR #6 ANNEXATION -2ND 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.
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The public hearing was opened.There were no comments so the public response
was closed.
Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Wal
lenstien,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AMD RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER REIMBURSEMENTS - 2ND 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.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,recommended that the last sentence of Sec
tion 1 be made Section 2 and state "Service installation costs are reimbursed
to the Street Improvement Fund with the exception of the water meter costs
which are reimbursed to the Water/Sewer Fund."
Action Taken: Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be amended as recom-
mended by the City Manager and the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1984 BUDGET - 2ND 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.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - GRANT FRANCHISE - PUD - 1ST READING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the PUD has requested a
franchise so that they can place their transmission line in the city's right-
of-way.The ordinance that the PUD drafted states that if there is any alter
ation or removal of their facilities that the city will reimburse them for the
cost.The ordinance passed in 1970 granting the PUD a franchise states that
if there is any cost for alteration or removal of their facilities the PUD
will be responsible for the cost.He recommended that if any alteration or
removal of the PUD facilities is necessary,the PUD be responsible for the
cost.He further stated that the ordinance as drafted does not have any pro
vision for insurance.
Steve Ferry,PUD System Planning Manager,stated that the PUD has already paid
out $250,000 for this project and in 1985 there is budgeted $1.5 million more
for the project.The project is scheduled for completion in November 1985.
He informed the Council of the progress of the project.He stated that the
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PUD has applied to the railroad for a permit to occupy their right-of-way;the
PUD has applied for a shoreline permit;the PUD is acquiring right-of-way from
those properties adjacent to the railroad;and the PUD has applied for a
franchise to place transmission lines in the street right-of-way of Stratford
Road.He felt the franchise should be approved as submitted because the line
is being built to benefit the PUD's customers in the city;this route is
$500,000 more than the preferred lake crossing route;the franchise only con
cerns the transmission line;and a similar franchise was acquired from Grant
County for the McDonald/Wheeler transmission line.He pointed out there is a
hold harmless clause in Section 9 of the franchise which holds the city harm
less for any liability.
Don Goodwin,PUD Commissioner,stated that the route was modified to accommo
date the city's wishes and the line will be in place for at least 25 years.
Dean Haggerty stated that if it is the decision of the PUD to move the poles
they should bear the cost but if the city wishes the poles moved,the city
should bear the cost.
There was some discussion on the reasons for the rerouting of the line across
the Alder Street Fill instead of a lake crossing and it was pointed out that
the city's concern was the environmental impacts of such a crossing.It was
also pointed out that the funds the PUD receives comes from rate payers.
The ordinance granting to Public Utility District No.2 of Grant County a
franchise to construct,operate and maintain the Moses Lake Substation to Pen
insula Substation electrical transmission line and distribution underbuild and
to use and occupy Stratford Road,the Alder Street Fill,and a crossing of
Broadway Avenue in the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken: Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be amended to state
that the PUD will be responsible for the cost of alteration or removal of the
transmission line and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Edwards.
Mr.Reese did not see the possibility of the line being moved.
The motion passed with Mr.Reese opposed.
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that Our
Lady of Fatima Catholic Church has requested a loading zone to be located in
front of the church.An ordinance has been drafted which grants the request.
The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 entitled "Park
ing Regulations"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
CITY LANDFILL
A letter was read from Dick Collier,Planning Commission Chairman,which /f°'
stated that the Planning Commission considered the scope of the Environmental
Impact Statement for the proposed city landfill.The Commission heard con
siderable public comment opposed to the city developing a landfill at the
city's sand dunes property.After the public comment and the Commission
deciding the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement,the Planning Commis
sion recommended that this proposed site be dropped.
Steve Frazier stated that he would like to see the City Council accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to drop this site as a sanitary
landfill.
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city is not aware that this
is an environmentally unsafe project.The Environmental Impact Statement will
address those items which have been brought up in the meetings already held.
He pointed out that no decision has been made at this point to actually
develop the site as a sanitary landfill.That decision will be made after the
Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared and the Council has a chance
to study it.
No action was taken by Council.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DNR WELL
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that
funds were budgeted in the 1985 Budget for the purchase of the Department of
Natural Resources well located on land adjacent to the intersection of Highway
17 and Kittleson Road.This well is necessary to the future growth of the
Kittleson Road area.The Department of Natural Resources is willing to sell
the well to the city for $12,500;but in lieu of a cash payment they would
like the city to provide some improvements to its property.The improvements
would consist of water and/or sewer line extensions.The cost of any improve
ments would not exceed the $12,500.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be authorized to
negotiate with the DNR for the purchase of the well,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
i0^CONTRACT -MOSES LAKE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested au
thorization for the City Manager to execute a contract between the city and
the Moses Lake Development Task Force.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be authorized to
execute the contract,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1984 BUDGET
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a report on the final 1984 Budget
and budgeted fund balances.He stated that none of the budgets were over-
expended.
CITY SANITARY LANDFILL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the preparation of an Environ
mental Impact Statement for the cty's sanitary landfill wil cost about
$28,000.There is a possibility that Referendum 26 matching funds can be used
for the preparation of the EIS.If the funds were forthcoming,the city's
cost including in-kind expenses would be approximately $14,000.
.,AWC -LIQUOR REVENUE
I Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he received a letter from AWC
concerning a bill that has been proposed in the legislature to alter the dis
tribution of the excise taxes and liquor profits.He stated that letters were
drafted to Glyn Chandler,Tub Hansen,and Curt Smith stating the city's posi
tion on the bill and requested the Council sign the letters if they meet with
Council approval.
It was the consensus of the Council to sign the letters.
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WATER/SEWER RATES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the investment funds cannot be
used to reduce the water/sewer rates because the Council passed an ordinance
several years ago directing all possible investment income to go to the bene
fit of the General Fund.Mr.Gavinski explained the financial process in
volved in selling bonds and the problems in lowering the water/sewer rates.
STRATFORD ROAD/KNOLLS VISTA DRIVE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that he
had directed Engineering to do a complete traffic study on the Stratford Road/
'—'Knolls Vista Drive pedestrian crossing and would recommend that the Council
take no action until the results of the study are in.
Mr.Edwards felt the best solution would be to have signals that are vehicular
and pedestrian activated.He also felt the speed limit should be reduced to
25 mph.
It was pointed out that a 25 mph speed limit is very difficult to enforce in
this area.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the speed limit on Stratford Road to the
Valley Road intersection be reduced to 25 mph,seconded by Mr.Staat,and
failed with Mr.Edwards,Mr.Staat,and Mr.Wallenstien in favor and Mr.Rim
ple,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Chandler opposed.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM - GARDEN DRIVE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he contacted the attorney rep
resenting the property owner on Pioneer Way who is suing the Bureau of
Reclamation on the water problems and have also contacted George Maddox who
knows about the water problem in the area.He stated that the city is adver
tising for a contractor to do soil borings in the area so the city can decide
how to correct the problem.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city was informed that the suit against the Bu
reau will go to trial in July but that the city's problem was not similar to
the one on Pioneer Way so the city would have to decide whether it has a valid
claim against the Federal Government.
COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that tentative dates of May 31,
June 1,and 2 have been set for the Council/Staff Workshop in Kennewick.
UNION CARBIDE WATER/SEWER EXPANSION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Union Carbide Corporation has
sent a letter indicating their increased needs for water,sanitary wastewater
treatment,and process wastewater treatment for their proposed expansion on
Wheeler Road.He stated that the city has made no commitments to Union Car
bide concerning additional water/sewer facilities.A meeting has been
scheduled for February 28 and includes the city,Pool Engineering,Interna
tional Titanium,Union Carbide,Port of Moses Lake,and the Washington State
Department of Ecoloy for the purpose of discussing wastewater treatment
facilities and the variances amounts of salts being accepted at the city's
wastewater treatment facility.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m.and the Council met in an execu
tive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at
10:00 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened-The r^gu/I ar meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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