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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
November 12,1985
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Wayne Rimpie,Norm
Staat,and Charles Edwards
Absent:Bob Wallenstien
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 22 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
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GENERAL FUND $320,546.42
STREET 3,128.62
ARTERIAL STREET 652.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 210.31
WATER/SEWER FUND 6,430.75
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 121.24
SANITATION FUND 38,298.20
CENTRAL SERVICES 4,170.84
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 5.65
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,348.44
FIREMEN'S PENSION 4.80
TOTAL $383,055.55
Mr.Chandler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimpie abstaining from voting for that portion of
the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read which declared the week of November 17 as Community
Education Awareness Week.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS -CENTRAL OPERATIONS FACILITY
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented the bids for the demolition of the old sewer plant units and recommend
ing that the bid be awarded to North Central Construction.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimpie moved that the bid,in the amount of $41,252.05,be
awarded to North Central Construction,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
in/O ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1986 BUDGET -1ST READING
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A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an
ordinance adopting the 1986 budget.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for
the year 1986 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - CITY HALL REMODEL - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or
dinance relating to Council manic General Obligation Bonds for the financing of
the remodeling of City Hall.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance
and sale of its limited tax general obligation bonds in the aggregate prin
cipal amount of $750,000;specifying the terms,date,interest rates,maturi
ties,and form thereof;pledging to pay the principal of and interest on the
bonds from regular tax levies;and accepting a proposal for the purchase of
such bonds was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimpie moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -RIGHT-OF-WAY CLARIFICATION -STRATFORD ROAD
A letter was read from James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,which presented a
resolution clarifying the purpose for which 10'was quit claimed to the city
in 1965.This land was acquired for right-of-way purposes on Stratford Road.
The resolution clarifying Resolution No.371 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Rimpie,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -RIGHT-OF-WAY
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented a resolution accepting dedication of right-of-way for the extension of
Edgewater Lane.This dedication is part of the Sage Bay #4 Final Short Plat
requirements.
The resolution accepting a right-of-way dedication to 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.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
/O/?1986 POLICE CARS
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re
quested authorization to call for bids for two new police cars for 1986.
There was some discussion by the Council on the certified speedometers which
are only available with a police package.It was pointed out that a certified
speedometer is necessary if a police officer writes a citation for speeding
after having paced a car.The Council did not feel there would be many cita
tions written by police officers pacing a vehicle.
It was the consensus of Council for the city to bid both a police package and
a sports package and for staff to determine how many citations are written by
police officers pacing a vehicle.
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Action Taken:Mr.Rimpie moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for
both a police package and a sports package,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
1986 FUEL SUPPLY
/o /*/A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re
quested authorization to call for bids for the 1986 fuel supply.
A letter was read from Bill Newell,Assistant Director of Operations which
requested permission to call for bids for the 1986 fuel supply.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE - REZONE - ROGERS - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that Esther Rogers has requested a zone change for approximately 3.5 acres of
land lying between the lake and the railroad tracks,beyond the end of Fig
Street.She is proposing to rezone the area from Light Industrial to R-3,
Multi-family Residential,so that zoning will be consistent with the land use.
The area is not platted and is served by a septic tank and a private well.An
apartment building has existed on the property since 1955.The Planning Com
mission,after conducting a public hearing,recommended that the zone change
request be approved.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,and the public hearing be scheduled for November 26,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
OFFER TO PURCHASE BONDS -SEAFIRST BANK
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that
Seafirst Bank has offered to purchase $750,000 of limited tax general obliga
tion bonds.The proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used to finance
the construction costs for remodeling City Hall and to repay a prior short
term loan taken out in mid-1985.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the city accept the offer of Seafirst to
purchase the bonds,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION -APPOINTMENT
Mr.Johnson requested Council approval of the appointment of Ann Drader to the
Park and Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Staat moved that Ann Drader be appointed to the Park and
Recreation Commission,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
911
Mr.Rimpie stated that the 911 system for Grant County has been discussed a
great deal lately.He felt that since the city is in favor of 911 perhaps the
city could offer to take in the 762 prefix on a 911 line.He also suggested
operating a 911 for the 349 prefix.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimpie moved that the city approach the county and the City
of Warden and offer to set up a 911 system for the 762 and 349 prefixes,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
JOINT MEETINGS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the City of Moses Lake and the
City of Ephrata had a joint meeting several weeks ago concerning incineration.
He stated that the City of Ephrata liked the idea of the meeting and since
then they have discussed the possibility of the cities in Grant County getting
together on a quarterly basis to discuss items of mutual interest.The City
of Ephrata has agreed to host the first meeting in January.
It was the consensus of the Council that these meetings would be a good idea.
Staff was directed to work with the City of Ephrata to set up the meetings.
•C SALES TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatv the city has received a little
less than $200,000 for the months of July and August.
0q{,FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Congress has amended the Fair
Labor Standards Act and also that it will not go into effect until April 15,
1986.As of that time,comp time will be allowed in approximately the same
manner as has been in the past.
)o\f CITY HALL REMODEL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council had suggested the
possibility of including the Park and Recreation Department within the new
remodel as well as a basement.Layne Stark has prepared plans incorporating
these suggestions.He stated that an alternative to bringing the Park and
Recreation Department into the City Hall is to place them in the space cur
rently occupied by the District Court in the Police/Court Building.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.and the Council met to consider
the plans for the City Hall remodeling.The regular meeting was reconvened at
8:45 p.m.
CITY HALL REMODEL
It was the consensus of the Council not to include the Park and Recreation
Department in the new remodel of City Hall.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the city proceed with the plans without
bringing the Park and Recreation Department into the remodeling of City Hall,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m.and the Council met in an execu
tive session to discuss union negotiations.The executive session was adjour
ned 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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