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1986 12 094034 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE December 9,1986 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple, Roger Biallas,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 25 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND /~'$38,234.86 STREET /632.05 ARTERIAL STREET 1,300.00 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 1.32 STREET IMPROVEMENT 9,875.46 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 276.15 WATER/SEWER FUND 12,045.14 1985 BOND REDEMPTION FUND 36.52 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,027.55 SANITATION FUND 34,263.86 CENTRAL SERVICES 3,198.39 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,666.27 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,828.35 LID #53 431.44 TOTAL $106,81/.36 Mr.Chandler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Rimple moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Valley &Stratford Signals -accept work ///y 2.Marina and Burress Street -accept work 3.Central Drive -accept work seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS LID #53 - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres- \—'ented an ordinance establishing the final assessment roll for LID #53. The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No.53 which has been created and established for the purpose of grading,graveling,constructing,and installing storm drainage,curbs,sidewalks,water services,sewer laterals,and asphalt con crete pavement on Melva Lane from the easterly corner of Lot 1,Melva Addition #7 to Wapato Drive,Eastlake Drive between Nelson Road and James Avenue;James Avenue in Broadripple #3;Kittelson Road between Washington State Sign Route /JJS- 10^ 4035 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 December 9,1986 #17 and 705.50 feet east to the city limits as provided in Ordinance No.1198 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the parcel of land shown on said roll was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending parking regulations. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Parking Regulations was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson 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. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX - 1ST READING \'A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance repealing Chapter 3.27 of the Moses Lake Municipal and creating Chapter 3.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code.These chapters deal with the enactment of the 1/4%real estate excise tax.The previous ordinance enacting the tax referenced a referendum procedure and was intended to provide whatever referendum procedures were available by RCW 82.46.021.However,RCW 82.46.021 does not allow for a referendum procedure for the 1/4%real estate excise tax. Therefore,the ordinance is being amended to eliminate any reference to the referendum procedures. The ordinance repealing Chapter 3.27 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Real Estate Excise Tax:1986 and enacting a new Chapter 3.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Real Estate Excise Tax:1986 was read by title only. Kent Jones,Dave Jones Realty,stated that under the previous ordinance he felt the right of referendum was given by the Council even though there is no specific right granted by the RCW's. Bill Bailey,President of Moses Lake/Othello Board of Realtors,stated that the Board is opposed to the tax as they feel it is unfair and there is no specific purpose set out for the money. Mr.Gavinski stated that the ordinance is intended to give the rights cited in the statute and nothing more. Mr.Whitaker stated that he has advised the Finance Director not to accept the petition since there is no referendum right under the statute.If the Finance Director does not accept the petition,the petitioners alternative is to file suit against the city. Mr.Chandler stated that he is opposed to the tax. 4036 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 December 9,1986 There was some discussion by Council and since there is no referendum right allowed by statute,it was the consensus to leave the existing ordinance in effect. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the 1/4%real estate excise tax be removed,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and failed with Mr.Chandler and Mr. Frederickson. in favor. It was the consensus of Council to do nothing on this particular ordinance. RESOLUTION -CHRISTMAS TREE ON CHESTNUT STREET A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Asst.Director -Special Projects,//^ which stated that Richie Norman has requested permission to place a Christmas tree on Chestnut Street between Pioneer Way and Third Avenue.This is a dead end street with some underground utilities in the vicinity. The resolution permitting a manhole to be constructed on Chestnut Street between Pioneer Way and Third Avenue was read in its entirety. Mr.Edwards wanted to know what this would cost the city. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it would cost $1,500., Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that the manhole and ring would cost $300 and the asphalt cutting and everything else would be $1,500. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION MONTLAKE PARK -IAC GRANT A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated />#/ that the Interagency Commission approved a grant for boating related improve ments at Montiake Park at a 74%-26%match. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the grant be accepted and the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. 1987 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that the streets to be re-/#/? constructed in 1987 are Marina Drive from Burress to the Hallmark Inn,Inter- lake from Marina to Broadway,and D Street from Ivy to Lakeside and short por tions of Lakeside and Cascade.The street design for Marina would be two travel lanes,one lane of on-street parking,and an 8'combination sidewalk/ bikepath on the Broadway side only.The street design for Interlake would be two travel lanes,two lanes of on-street parking and sidewalk on both sides. The street design for D Street and the short portions of Lakeside and Cascade would be two travel lanes,two lanes of on-street parking,sidewalk on both sides of the street,and a combination 8'sidewalk/bikepath will be construct ed on one side of Lakeside. Mr.Edwards wanted to know why C Street was not included in the project. Ms.Perstac stated that the city made a commitment to the neighborhood when the COF was constructed to rebuild the adjacent streets including the entrance road which is D Street as soon as funds were available. //'? 003 4037 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 December 9,1986 Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the street designs be approved as pres ented by staff and when funds are available that C Street be reconstructed, seconded by Mr.Reese. Mr.Edwards moved that the motion be amended so that C Street be reconstructed from Ivy to Cascade instead of D Street.Motion died for lack of a second. The motion passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS THIRD AND BEECH Mr.Biallas wanted to know if the possibility of putting in a traffic light at Beech and Third has been discussed by the city. Mr.Frederickson stated that the traffic has increased there because of the theater. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff would look into it. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS NATIONAL GUARD Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Army National Guard will hold an activation ceremony on December 20,1986 at 2 p.m.in the Chief Moses Junior High School Auditorium. GRANT COUNTY CITIES MEETING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a special Grant County Cities meeting will be held on December 18,1986 in Moses Lake in the Council Cham bers at 7:30 p.m.This meeting will be to discuss the junior taxing districts situation. INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for Novem ber 1986. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in executive session to discuss labor,litigation,and real estate transactions.The ex ecutive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was recon vened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.i ATTEST: oJlJiJUJ ycity Clerk rr n