Loading...
1986 06 103969 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE June 10,1986 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Wayne Rimple, Charles Edwards,Bill Frederickson,and Roger Biallas The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 27 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $34,990.81 STREET 6,072.13 ARTERIAL STREET 22,090.97 STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION 94.09 STREET IMPROVEMENT 20,094.68 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 121.21 WATER/SEWER FUND 13,834.45 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 700.00 SANITATION FUND 32,882.71 CENTRAL SERVICES 2,546.23 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,765.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10,284.04 FIREMEN'S PENSION -0- LID #53 120.00 TOTAL $145,596.32 Mr.Rimple moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Chandler,and passed with Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Coast to Coast,and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply. CERTIFICATE A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which thanked Mike Love for his service on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. A certificate of appreciation was given to Mike Love. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA None III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS CITY HALL ADDITION AND REMODEL A letter was read from Layne Stark,architect for the project,which stated /0/<r that the low bid on the project was submitted by C.Perry Builders of Moses Lake at $744,486.The architect's estimate was $525,000.After reviewing the costs with the contractor it was felt the bid was reasonable and the estimate was unrealistic considering the scope of the project. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the various possibilities for funding the project. Mr.Rimple wanted to know why the bids came in $220,000 over the architect's estimate. /OS* tfl 3970 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 10,1986 Mr.Stark stated that he had no precedent to go by and in talking to the low bidder to try to find out why there was such a big discrepancy,it was discov ered that the problem was the cost of the structural systems and how the new section ties into the existing building.The roofing was also considerably higher than expected.He stated that the scope of the project would have to be changed considerably in order to take $200,000 out of it.There is 5,000 square feet of new building on the main floor,5,000 square feet of existing building that is being remodeled,and 4,500 square feet of basement.There are complete new electrical,heating,and cooling systems and a new roof over the entire building. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that a new roof is needed on the existing building and also a new heating and air conditioning system.These items have been put off because of the anticipated remodel. There was some discussion by Council. Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to C.Perry Builders,seconded by Mr.Rimple. Mr.Biallas stated that he had talked with one of the subcontractors who felt that the specifications were higher than necessary for the building and alter natives could be used which would save a considerable amount of money. Mr.Frederickson stated that the county saved money on the new jail by chang ing some of the specifications. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that if the Council decided to go with alternates,all bids would have to be rejected and the project rebid.If that is done,the project would probably not be completed until next year. Mr.Reese stated that if the bid award is delayed or if the bids are redone, he did not believe the city could save wery much and still get a quality building. The motion failed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Reese in favor and Mr.Rimple,Mr. Biallas,Mr.Frederickson,and Mr.Chandler opposed. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that consideration of the bids be tabled till the next meeting and a study session be set for Tuesday,June 17,at 7 p.m., seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented the Six Year Street Plan for 1987-1992. The resolution adopting the Six Year Street Construction Program for 1987-1992 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Rimple moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously. Mr.Edwards did not feel Yonezawa Boulevard should be first on the list. Mr.Frederickson felt that Stratford Road would be more likely to get funded. Mr.Reese felt it should be left as number one as it is an important street for the growth of the city. There was some discussion. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. n 3971' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 10,1986 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - PARKING REGULATIONS - 2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending the city's parking regulations. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 entitled Park ing Regulations was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - AMEND 1986 BUDGET - 1ST READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance amending the 1986 budget. The ordinance amending the 1986 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Mr.Fry stated that two items were included in the ordinance that did not need to be,the steel watermain replacement and the 1985 sewer rehabilitation. These two items will be removed by the second reading of the ordinance. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -NON-CHARTER CODE CITY - 1ST READING A letter was read from James A.Whitaker,which presented an ordinance chang ing the classification of Moses Lake from a third class city to a non-charter code city. The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington changing the classifica tion of the city from that of a third class city to that of a non-charter code city pursuant to RCW Chapter 35A.02 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 with Mr.Frederickson opposed. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFT - NISEI WOMENS CLUB A letter was read from Don Garrison,Fire Chief,which presented a resolution accepting a gift from the Nisei Womens Club of $200 for emergency medical service. The resolution accepting a gift from Nisei Womens Club in the form of $200 to be used by the City of Moses Lake Fire Department for emergency medical ser vice was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -PETITION -VACATION OF A PORTION OF EASTLAKE DRIVE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented a resolution accepting a petition for the vacation of Eastlake Drive lying north of the right-of-way of Hill Street.Eastlake Drive is a dedicated but unimproved street. The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating a portion of a sixty foot right-of-way dedicated as Eastlake Drive lying northerly of the northerly right-of-way boundary line of Hill Avenue (formerly John Street)was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. JOJ7 JO/0 /O/z jd>V6> /Of7 /"7 \D\ 2?/» ttID iort 3972 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 10,1986 VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS FLUSHER TRUCK TANK REPLACEMENT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re quested authorization to call for bids for a replacement for the existing water tank on the Sewer Division's flush truck. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. CENTRAL DRIVE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re quested authorization to call for bids for improving the ditch on Central Drive with landscaping and irrigation similar to that on Grape Drive.This project includes four travel lanes and two lanes of on-street parking.The project also includes improved street lighting and 20 dry wells to handle storm water drainage. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FIREWORKS -REQUEST TO SELL/DISPLAY A letter was read from Don Garrison,Fire Chief,which stated that Grant Coun ty Seniors,Moses Lake Basketball Boosters,Discount Display,and the Lions Club have submitted applications to sell fireworks.The Lions Club has also requested permission to display fireworks at McCosh Park the evening of July 4,1986. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the requests to sell and display fire- works be granted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. SOLID WASTE -HAUL TO ADAMS COUNTY A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the Adams County Commissioners are interested in an expression of the city's in tentions by the City Council to haul solid waste to their landfill. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to continue the dis- cussions with Adams County on hauling the city's solid waste to their land fill,seconded by Mr.Reese. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the motion be amended to state that dis- cussions wi11 include the current refuse hauler,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. Mr.Frederickson requested that Grant County be contacted about the solid waste problem again. The motion passed unanimously. YONEZAWA BOULEVARD -RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City manager,which stated that Gary Mann,on behalf of the investment group which has purchased the property between that part of Sage Bay that has been developed and Crestview Drive,has offered to sell some property to the city.This property would eventually be utilized for a second lake crossing.The investors are asking $166,000 for the 3.6 acres in the package. 3973 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 10,1986 Mr.Gavinski stated that an appraisal has been completed on the property by Bill Bailey.Mr.Bailey's opinion is that the fair market value of the prop erty is $66,200.Mr.Gavinski pointed out that there is considerable room for negotiation on the price of the property. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff continue negotiations with Mr. Mann,using the city's appraised value of $66,200,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Mr.Johnson,with the concurrence of the Council,appointed Joan Brown to fill the position vacated by Mike Love on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS STRATFORD AND VALLEY INTERSECTION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the delay in putting in the sig nal lights at the Stratford and Valley Road intersection is because of the contractor's inability to get the wiring from the manufacturer.The contrac tor will complete the project as soon as he can acquire the wire. INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for the /003 month of May 1986. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in an execu tive session to discuss land acquisition.The executive session was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. ATTEST: /0 7/