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1985 12 173905 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE December 17,1985 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Norm Staat,Bob Wallenstien,and Charles Edwards Absent:Wayne Rimple The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the minutes of the meeting of December 10 be ap proved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $ 71,412.79 STREET 7,525.60 ARTERIAL STREET 1,978.00 STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION 4,648.65 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 69,792.00 URBAN ARTERIAL 294.59 STREET IMPROVEMENT 10,227.47 WATER/SEWER FUND 16,855.27 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 43,305.22 SANITATION FUND 231.08 CENTRAL SERVICES 2,613.12 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 16,398.33 TOTAL $245,282.12 Mr.Chandler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Staat,and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Coast to Coast. CERTIFICATE A letter was read from the Acting Police Chief which stated that Animal Con trol Officer Steve Johnson and Sgt.Dean Mitchell attended the 1985 Pacific and Northwest Animal Control Conference.Certificates of Completion were presented to Officer Johnson and Sgt.Mitchell. PLAQUES /oo9 Mayor Johnson presented plaques to Councilman Wallenstien and Councilman Staat.This is their last meeting. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA -None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS TRAFFIC -WENATCHEE VALLEY CLINIC A letter was read from James V.Soldin,II,Department of Internal Medicine of the Moses Lake Clinic branch of the Wenatchee Valley Clinic requesting a stop light at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Pioneer Way since the traffic increased after the construction of the Clinic. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the number of accidents occur ring during the time the Wenatchee Valley Clinic is open is not significantly different from before its construction.Many of the accidents that have oc curred have happened either in the evening or on Saturday or Sunday.The city's Traffic Engineer has studied the intersection and he does not feel a light is required or necessary. No action was taken by Council. /I1-/' 101 ^ 3906 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 December 17,1985 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX -SINGLE READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance enacting the 1/4 of 1%real estate excise tax in the City of Moses Lake.The State of Washington Public Works Trust Fund allows for low interest loans for public works projects if the jurisdiction requesting the loan has enacted the excise tax by December 31,1985. The ordinance enacting a new chapter 3.27 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Real Estate Excise Tax:1985"was read by title only. Bill Frederickson did not feel the city should enact another tax and if it goes into effect immediately the city would be placing a tax on people not expecting it, George Knauss,representing the Central Washington Rental Association,stated that they are opposed to any new taxes on property. Mr.Gavinski stated that according to the Grant County Treasurer,if this tax had been enacted in 1985 it would have generated about $40,000.He pointed out that if the city is to qualify for loans from the Public Works Trust Fund in 1986 the tax has to be enacted by December 31,1985.He stated that he has received two responses in writing from real estate brokers and they are not in favor of the tax. Mr.Gavinski stated that so far 235 applications have been received for loans and there is $15 million available in the fund.The city has several projects in mind which would be eligible for funding including the Alder Street Fill. Mr.Chandler did not feel that $15 million would go wery far considering the cost of streets and water and sewer projects.He also felt that the west side of the mountains would reap most of the benefits. Mr.Gavinski stated that no project will be funded for more than $1 million. He further pointed out that the funds will increase since the loans will have to be paid back with interest. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance not be passed,secon- ded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. ORDINANCE -INDUSTRIAL WATER/SEWER SURCHARGE - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance establishing a surcharge for those industries and other properties along Wheeler Road which utilize Reservoir #6 for part of their needs. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Rates"was read by title only. Mr. Gavinski stated that Union Carbide would like to have the ordinance amen ded by adding "Should any additional industrial customers locate in the Wheeler Corridor they would pay their pro rated share of this and thus reduce the current industrial users1 pro rated share."He stated that it was the intent of the city to amend the ordinance if another industrial user hooked up to it. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended as suggested by Union carbide and the second reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously. /ORDINANCE -SEWER RATES -UNION CARBIDE/ITI -2ND READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented an ordinance establishing sewer rates for Union Carbide and Internation al Titanium,Inc. The ordinance repealing Ordinance #1095 and setting the sewer rates for sewer service utilized by Union Carbide Corporation and re-establishing the sewer rates for sewer service utilized by International Titanium,Inc.was read by title only. 3907 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 December 17,1985 Jerry Moberg,representing ITI,pointed out that in this ordinance there is a flat rate of $1,881 per month charged only to ITI for wear and tear on the system due to the possible corrosive wastewater discharged by ITI.He stated that ITI can find no corrosive impact on the system and would like the Council to study whether or not this charge is still reasonable.He stated that based on the studies ITI has made,the corrosiveness of the discharge has never materialized.They are recommending that the monthly surcharge be removed and a study be made or that the ordinance be adopted and a study made to see if the corrosiveness charge is really necessary. Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that there is a high level of chlorides in the discharge of ITI and no one really knows its impact on the system.She stated that ITI's discharge permit is being reviewed by the DOE and she could contact them to get their reaction to the corrosiveness of ITI s discharge. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended to require a study ot ill's industrial discharge and its corrosive effect on the^city s wastewater treatment system,such study to be completed by June 1,1986,and the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance repealing Chapters 2.32 and 2.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code regarding Police and Fire Departments and enacting Chapter 2.34 entitled Public Safety -Police Department and Fire Department. The ordinance repealing Chapter 2.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Police Department"and repealing Chapter 2.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Department"and enacting a new Chapter 2.34 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Public Safety -Police Department and Fire De partment"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 1985 BUDGET -1ST READING A letter was read Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance amending the 1985 budget. The ordinance amending the 1985 budget was read by title only Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND GARBAGE RATES -SINGLE READING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the cost of the 1-90 landfill stud(y will be approximately $85,700 and the county is asking the city to par ticipate at a 60%level.The ordinances presented to Council show the rates for both the 1-90 landfill open and closed and these rates were based on a study costing approximately $35,000 so the proposed increases are invalid. He pointed out that there is no guarantee that the landfill will remain open after the study is made. Mr.Chandler felt that the city did not have enough information to make a decision and if the city participated in the study and the landfill was closed anyway,the city would be out all that money with nothing to show for it. Bill Frederickson stated that the cost of the study may be grant eligible and it would reduce the cost by 50%but he felt there would be a great many prob lems if the contract were renegotiated to allow for transport to the Ephrata Landfill.He did not feel there would be a problem with groundwater at the I- 90 landfill. Dan Dietrick,Consolided Disposal Service,stated that the effect on his com pany and his customers will be the same as the effect on the city and he will be raising his rates with the provision that if the 1-90 landfill remains open the rates will be adjusted. /oe^ /o/o J/^3 -r^ -o^ /dp l\rt 3908 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 December 17,1985 Mr.Gavinski explained the different rates as set out in the computer print outs presented to the Council. Bob Bernd,Lakeside Disposal,stated that he was concerned with the proposed rates since the rates originally adopted have some rates subsidizing other rates.He suggested that the original rates be increased 50%and a 3 can residential limit be set. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the ordinance be adopted,the rates be increased by 50%,and a 3 can residential limit be set,seconded by Mr. Chandler,and passed unanimously. Mr.Chandler suggested that the County Commissioners be informed that the city would like to use the 1-90 landfill as long as it is open and until they can let the city know how much the study will be and whether or not it will be partially funded by DOE. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the city continue to use the 1-90 land- fill until it is closed and then transport the garbage to the Ephrata landfill and the City Manager be authorized to bring back to the Council any additional information on the city's cost of participating in the 1-90 landfill stuoV, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the 1-90 landfill will be closed unless the city commits itself to participate in the study which will cost $85,700. RESOLUTION -CONVENTION CENTER FUND/TOURISM A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution regarding monies placed in the Convention Center Fund which would be spent for tourist promotion. The resolution regarding monies placed in the Convention Center Reserve Fund which will be spent for tourist promotion was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -EASEMENTS -STRATFORD ROAD A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented a resolution accepting easements for sanitary sewer extension on Strat ford Road. The resolution accepting easements to the City of Moses Lake was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS LEGAL NOTICES A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested au thorization to call for bids for the publication of the city's legal notices. This is required by state law of third class cities. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS LOWER PENINSULA PARK - SOCCER COMPLEX A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended that a proposal by the Moses Lake Youth Soccer Association to develop Lower Peninsula Park be approved.They are proposing to develop the park with five soccer fields and would include clearing,grading,installing automatic irrigation,providing top soil,seed bed preparation,seeding,and planting some trees and shrubs. 3909 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 December 17,1985 Mr.Chandler stated that there is not enough funds to do the job and he Is concerned that the project would only be partially done when the funds do run out. Mr.Lee stated that before any part of the development is begun the funds will have to be available to complete that particular portion of the project.He stated that paved parking and restrooms are not addressed in this proposal but they will be done since they are required by city ordinances. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION GARBAGE CONTRACT AMENDMENT A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented anamendmenttothegarbagecontracttoallowLakesideDisposalandRecyclinga 3.529%increase in their unit bid prices.The increase represents the amount the business and occupation tax on public utilities was increased by the 1985 regular session of the Washington State Legislature. Mr.Gavinski stated that this amendment was based on the assumption that the 1-90 landfill would remain open.If the landfill closes,he recommended that the contract be amended to take into account the cost for Lakeside to haul the solid waste to Ephrata. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the contract amendment with Lakesi<te Disposal be approved with the increase subject to whichever landfill is being used and the City Manager be authorized to execute such contract amendment, seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. INCINERATION PLANT -FEASIBILITY GRANT -DOE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that the city has applied for a grant for a solid waste incineration facility and also for economic assistance to perform the feasibility stuoV required before an incineration plant can be constructed.The grant for the feasibili ty study will be in the city offices before Christmas and authorization is requested for the City Manager to execute the grant when it arrives. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the grant agreement,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. STRATFORD AND VALLEY SIGNALS Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that city staff is preparing the controller repair bid call for the next Council meeting and staff is requesting Council direction on this intersection.She stated that the con troller can be replaced to is original function or it can be repaired and the intersection repaired and improved to address traffic problems previously dis cussed by Council. The Council discussed the possibility of a left turn signal off of Valley Road and a left turn lane off of Stratford onto Valley.It was pointed out that the small island at the intersection would have to be removed. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that another option is to have Penn Plaza install the sidewalk so the city can proceed with the pedestrian move ments authorized by Council on May 14.Ms.Perstac pointed out that the im provement in the intersection would wait until this sidewalk is put in unless the Council directs otherwise. It was the consensus of the Council that the improvements to the intersection be done as recommended in staff's memo. /Off wffi ///7 /*? °M - loo1-! 3910 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 December 17,1985 AMBULANCE AGREEMENT A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an agreement with the Grant County Public Hospital District No.1 for the am bulance service and requesting authorization for the City Manager to sign the agreement. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign , tne contract,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREEMENT -TOURIST PROMOTION A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce regarding the provision of tourist pro motion services and requesting authorization to sign the agreement. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that even with authorization from Council,the agree ment would not be effective unless the Chamber also signs it. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the City Manager be authorized to ex- ecute the agreement,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that four Planning Commissioners have terms expiring on December 31,1985. Each of the Commissioners have expressed a desire to be reappointed. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that Dick Collier,Shirley Kvamme,Bob Bernd, and Gary Pedersen be reappointed to the Planning Commission for six year terms,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS PUD Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the PUD would like to meet with the Council on Tuesday,January 21,at 8 p.m.to discuss alternative routes for the Moses Lake Transmission Line Project. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m.and the Council met in an execu tive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened. COMPENSATION -EXEMPT EMPLOYEES The City Council discussed salary increase for labor union exempt employees for 1986.The City Manager recommended a 3%increase for all such labor union exempt employees. Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that all labor union exempt employees be given a 3%salary increase for 1986,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. ] v Matfor ATTEST: City Cler