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1986 04 223951 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE April 22,1986 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Frederickson,Bill Reese,David Chandler, Wayne Rimple,Charles Edwards,and Roger Biallas The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 8 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $15,655.03 STREET 6,579.94 ARTERIAL STREET 33,982.50 STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION 21.98 STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,470.22 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 5,873.22 WATER/SEWER FUND 32,264.17 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 73,280.63 SANITATION FUND 16,354.33 UNEMPL.COMP. INS -0- CENTRAL SERVICES 3,063.50 BUILDING MAINTENANCE -0- EQUIPMENT RENTAL 44,022.17 FIREMANS PENSION -0- LID #53 49.45 TOTAL $232,617.14 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Coast to Coast. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Fred Haynes,Acting Police Chief,which stated that Daniel and Debbie Johnson were instrumental in identifying suspects in a residential burglary. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Daniel and Debbie Johnson. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION A letter was read from Fred Haynes,Acting Police Chief,which stated that /O/J Officers John Mays and Ron Varner have successfully completed a course enti tled Crime Scene Investigation given by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Certificates of Completion from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission were presented to Offices Mays and Varner. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the consent agenda be approved: 1.Municipal Tract 11 -Preliminary Plat and Variance Request -May 13 set as //<??& date to consider 2.Hansen Replat -Preliminary Plat and Variance Request -May 13 set as date ,;?/ to consider //yu? 3.Sage Bay No.6-Preliminary Plat -May 13 set as date to consider //£?^ /O/A 3952 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April 22,1986 /CSp 4.Fireworks -Lion's Club -request to execute agreement /J30 5.Neppel Park -Moses Lake Development Task Force -request to execute sublease /0/7 6.Resolution -declare property surplus and authorizing sale /0/3 7.Resolutions -accept easements for Division Street bicycle path -Hope Community Church,Roll in Miller,and Viola Michel and Lorene Campbell / //l1 8.Traffic Controllers Project -accept work seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS **«-LID 53 A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that the low bid received for the LID #53 project was from Basin Asphalt. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Asphalt, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -MOSES LAKE CLEAN LAKE PROJECT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which dis cussed the Clean Lake Project proposal to connect the Larson Treatment Plant to the Sand Dunes Wastewater Treatment Facility.The Clean Lake Project is proposing this connection as they feel the Larson wastewater loadings need correction.Closing Larson and treating its wastewater at the Sand Dunes facility will result in the city losing 600,000 gpd treatment capacity and 350,000 gpd of the avaiable 1.1 million unused capacity.The value of this combined reduced capacity is $1 million.Additional values are Larson's im pact on the force main and the C0F.The cost of constructing a connecting sewer main would be approximately $3.5 million. Mr.Edwards wanted to know how urgent this project is. Don Beckley from the Clean Lakes Project stated that they were concerned about the amount of phosphates being introduced into the acquifer and would be will ing to work with the city to obtain funds for this project. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that city staff would like to know more about the testing process used by the Clean Lakes Project since private wells in the area have nutrient levels well within acceptable standards.He stated that it might be more economically feasible to update the Larson Plant. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that this project be discussed at the Coun- cil/staff workshop,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. It,~COMMUNICATION -IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH//&— A letter was read from Leroy Bishop,Property and Management Committee of the Immanuel Lutheran Church,which requested two full sized car lengths for hand icapped parking on South A Street in front of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that the city does not have any designated on-street handicapped parking spaces at this time.Staff is requesting direction from Council on this request.The Acting Police Chief has asked that handicapped spaces be marked with the logo on the pavement and a posted sign. There was some discussion by the Council on whether or not a generalized or dinance would be feasible.Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that at the present time each request would have to come before Council for consideration. It was the consensus of Council that staff prepare an ordinance addressing the request specifically. 3953 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 22,1986 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AUDITING OFFICER AND VOUCHER AUDITING - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance creating a new chapter in the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Auditing Officer and Voucher Auditing and Certification. The ordinance creating a new chapter 3.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Auditing Officer and Voucher Auditing and Certification was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - CLAIMS PAID APPROVAL - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance creating a new chapter in the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Claims Paid Approval.This ordinance would adopt a policy which would allow the city to pay claims prior to approval by the Council. The ordinance creating a new chapter 3.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Claims Paid Approval was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES -AMEND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND FIREMEN'S PENSION /OjA SYSTEM -1ST READINGS "~" A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented or dinances amending the Public Employees'Retirement System and Firemen's Pen sion System chapters of the Municipal Code.The amendments are suggested for housekeeping,clarification,and to update the ordinances to provide for op tions allowed by state law. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 2.68 entitled Public Employees'Retirement System was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 2.72 entitled Fire men's Pension System was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS CITY HALL REMODEL A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested au-/O/P thorization to call for bids on the City Hall Remodeling and Renovation project. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which requested au-/D/7 thorization to call for bids for data processing equipment to upgrade the CPU so that it will be operational in the Police Department and for the additional ports that will be required by Public Works. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. //yo 1Mb )0i9 ))P 3954 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 22,1986 1986 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re quested authorization to call for bids for the 1986 Street Overlay Project. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS FREEMAN/ERWIN ZONE CHANGE -ORDINANCE - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Charles and LaVerne Freeman and Jerry Erwin are requesting a rezone from R-l and R-2 to R-3,Multi-family Residential,for a 5.5 acre parcel of land located on Hill Street between Grand and Evergreen.The purpose of the rezone is to accommodate a new 80 unit convalescent care home on Tax #6570. The Freemans joined the rezone to avoid spot zoning.The Planning Commission recommended that the rezone be denied because of the large opposition to the rezone and the fact that R-3 zoning should not directly adjoin R-l zoning. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Mr.Erwin stated that they choose this particular piece of property because it is close to the Wenatchee Valley Clinic and it is a quiet area.The proposal will have off-street parking.Mr.Erwin distributed the site plan for the project and showed slides of a facility similar to the one he is proposing. Mr.Biallas wanted to know why there was so much opposition to the proposal at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr.Erwin stated that part of the opposition was that the R-3 opened up the area to a number of things besides this project including mobile home parks which they are very opposed to. Mr.Edwards wanted to know how much of the proposed rezone would be used for this project.Mr.Erwin pointed out that they are proposing to put their project on Tax #6570 which is about half of the property proposed in the zone change. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a possibility of using the contract zoning format for this project.The contract zoning would restrict any development to what is allowed in the contract. Mr.Rimple pointed out that the Planning Commission's objection was the R-3 zone adjacent to an R-l.The R-3 zone is a transition zone. Rev.Cloyce Cunningham,917 Skyline,stated that the church had at one time proposed to build a church on Tax #6570 but it had been decided that it would not accommodate the congregation.When the church was approached about this particular project it was felt it would be an ideal area for it. Lyman Severn,1103 E.Lark,felt that this project would be asset to the com munity and the area as it would clean up the property. Mr.Chandler stated that the people he talked to were concerned about having the property rezoned and this project not being built.He stated that he would be in favor of the zone change if it is tied to the nursing home and that he did not see any reason to rezone the property owned by the Freemans since there is no project proposed for their property. Mr.Rimple felt that the project should be sent back to the Planning Commis sion with the possibility of a contract zone. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the Freeman property be exempted from the zone change and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and the public hearing set for May 13,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr. Biallas,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Rimple opposed as they felt it should be referred back to the Planning Commission. 3955 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 April 22,1986 FEES AND CHARGES -LARSON PLAYFIELD CONCESSION A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that Moses Lake Youth,Inc.has requested that the $250 annual fee for the Larson Playfield concession be reduced to $1.The Park and Recreation Adviso ry Commission reviewed this request and recommended to the Council that the fee be reduced to $1 for the 1986 season. The summary of the fees charged for the concession at Larson Playfield was read. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city's contract is with the corporation and not the vendor and the corporation pays the fee. There was some discussion by the Council.It was pointed out that the $250 was used by the city to pay the water,sewer,and garbage service for the con cession stand at Larson Playfield. Mr.Rimple pointed out that according to the budget submitted,the concession aire is paying all the expenses for the concession stand.He wanted to know why they did not have the concessionaire pay the $250. Sally McLanahan,representing the Moses Lake Youth Inc.stated that they re fuse to pay it. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the city reduce the fee for the Larson Playfield Concession to $1 for 1986 only,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION CENTRAL OPERATIONS FACILITY -REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT IRRIGATION SYSTEM ^ Janes A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the city staff is requesting authorization to install landscaping and construct an irrigation system on the land previously occupied by the old sewer treatment plant facilities.There is sufficient funds in the Water/Sewer Construction Fund to pay for this project. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that city staff be authorized to proceed with the project,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. INSURANCE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has used Rogers and Norman as its insurance broker for several years and they have done an excel lent job.The decision on whether or not to continue with Rogers and Norman is presented to Council each year per Council direction.It is recommended that the city continue with Rogers and Norman for 1987. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the city retain Rogers and Norman as its insurance broker for 1987,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Mr.Johnson stated that there is vacancy on the Planning Commission and recom mended that Sid Gregory be appointed. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that Sid Gregory be appointed to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS SPRING CLEANUP Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the spring cleanup will be on 702A April 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4.Lakeside Disposal will pick up residential refuse starting at 10 a.m. ///Z2 73 O2 3956 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 April 22,1986 .(I SALES TAX /OS I 1/79 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $152,000 for January and February 1986. INSURANCE POOL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had received information from AWC on an insurance pool project.AWC wants to know if the city is interested in participating in the feasibility study phase of the project which will cost the city approximately $3,000.This state-wide insurance pool would include liability,property casualty,workmens compensation,etc. It was the consensus of the Council that the city staff gather more informa tion on the subject and report back at the next meeting. POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS Dave Perrault,former Moses Lake Police Chief,stated that he has been watch ing the progress of the city in choosing its next Police Chief.He questioned the process utilized by the City of Moses Lake for the Police Chief selection and was not comfortable with any of the three candidates on the eligibility list certified to the City Manager.He feels additional testing should be done namely a polygraph exam which,in his opinion,could disqualify one or more of the candidates. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Mayor -CC^^-r- ATTEST: :ny cleric