1987 03 104063
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
March 10,1987
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,Bill Frederlckson,Wayne Rimple,
Roger Biallas,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 24 be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $11,165.65
STREET 100.39
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 802.53
WATER/SEWER FUND 2,232.14
SANITATION FUND 29,654.46
CENTRAL SERVICES 5,895.28
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,224.35
FIREMANS PENSION 61.61
TOTAL $bl,lc$b.41
Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chan
dler,and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
POLICE VEHICLE LEASES
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-/q/-/
ented the bids received for the lease of police vehicles.Staff recommended
that Security Pacific Merchant Banking Group be awarded the bid using Alter
nate IV.
Mr.Johnson stated that he missed the last meeting and would like to see this
Item tabled as he has figures to discuss with the Council concerning purchas
ing vs leasing.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that Security Pacific Merchant Banking
Group be awarded the bid in the amount of $96,275.36 for 36 monthly payments
for Alternate IV,seconded by Mr.Chandler.
Mr.Rimple stated that the bid would be almost $4,700 more over the three year
period than was anticipated.
Ms.Perstac stated that staff believes Alternate 4 is the best maintenance
package for the funds expended.She also pointed out that the city would re
tain the radios and light bars when the lease runs out.
Mr.Frederickson stated that the county's lease program was yery successful.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the bids be tabled till the next meeting,
seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
JANITORIAL SERVICES
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-^
ented the bids received for janitorial services.Staff recommended that
Northwest Building Maintenance be awarded the bid for the two year contract.
Because of a misunderstanding Northwest submitted its bid to provide weekly
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service for the Fire Department offices rather than the daily service printed
in the bid specs.Staff suggests Council waive this technicality since weekly
service is desired.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the technicality be waived and the bid
be awarded to Northwest Building Maintenance for $23,168 per year for the two
year contract,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -CON'T - PUBLIC ZONE AMENDMENT -ORDINANCE - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance amending the Public Zone to allow a municipally employed
resident attendant in city parks as a conditional use.The Planning Commis
sion recommended that the amendment be approved.The Council continued the
public hearing and the second reading of the ordinance at the February 24
meeting in order to allow time for additional notice to property owners near
Cascade Park.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Public Zone was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,stated that the city is interested in
having a 24-hour,year-round attendant in Cascade Park,
Mr.Kenison wanted to know if this recommendation came from the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission.
Mr. Lee stated that it was a staff recommendation.
Joseph K.Gavinski,stated that this proposal came about because of the dis
cussion last year on allowing a resident at Cascade Park.There was less ob
jection to the proposal if the attendant would be a city employee.The city
would like to place an attendant at Cascade Park in order to provide addition
al security but to do so the person needs a place to stay in order to provide
24-hour service.
Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,
and passed unanimously.
Mr.Rimple stated that he had no objection to the ordinance except for the
possibility of putting a mobile home in the park.He requested Mr.Lee to
explain what is meant by dwelling unit in the ordinance.
Mr.Lee stated that staff was considering a mobile home unit which would be
long to the employee hired as the attendant at Cascade Park.He suggested
that an agreement would be signed with the attendant to place the unit in the
park.
Mr.Rimple stated that the city does not allow mobile homes anywhere in the
city except in mobile home parks and now the city is requesting that one be
allowed in a public park.He pointed out that there is no city sewer in the
area and the mobile home would have to be on a septic tank.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that in the R-2 and R-3 zones manufactured housing is
allowed.
Mr.Lee mentioned that the mobile home would be placed in the campground and
it is supposed it will be hooked to one of the three septic tanks existing in
the area.
Mr.Chandler felt it would be a good idea to have a 24-hour attendant at the
park but felt the city should meet the requirements that any other developer
would have to meet.
Mr.Edwards stated that he would be opposed to having another septic tank in
that area.
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Mr.Gavinski stated that if Council wishes any proposal for a mobile home in
Cascade Park could be presented to the Council before it goes to the Planning
Commission for consideration.
Mr.Chandler stated that he would have no problem with passing the ordinance
with the understanding that any proposed mobile home to be placed in Cascade
Park would be brought before the Council prior to its being presented to the
Planning Commission for consideration.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted and that any conditional use item pertaining to the city placing a
dwelling unit in a public zone be brought to the City Council for review prior
to taking it to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
with Mr.Edwards opposed and Mr.Frederickson abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #55
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented the preliminary assessment roll for LID #55,which is for street im
provements on Clover Drive between Evergreen and Nelson Road.As of March 5
no objections to the preliminary assessments have been received by the city.
This public hearing is for the purpose of hearing any objections on the pre
liminary assessment roll.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,
and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the preliminary assessment roll be
accepted and staff be directed to prepare an ordinance,seconded by Mr.Chan
dler,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or-JO/O
dinance amending the 1987 budget to provide for the hiring of a new employee
in the Equipment Rental Fund.
The ordinance amending the 1987 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -DOWNTOWN LID -SET DATE FOR CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
A letter was read Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the /£3y
public hearing on the downtown LID has been reset to April 14 by the Council.
In order to eliminate any technical objection,a resolution should be passed
resetting the public hearing date.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring an in
tention to improve the central business district area in the City of Moses
Lake and creating an LID to pay for the costs of improvement was read by title
only.
Mr.Gavinski stated that Cedar Street,Block 36,Lot 24 should be added to the
resolution,this is the PUD property.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that Cedar Street,Block 36,Lot 24 be added
and the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
unanimously.
The Council set a study session for 7 p.m.on April 7 in the Council Chambers
to discuss this LID.
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„RESOLUTION(S)-PROVIDE WATER/SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS AND SET-
IING ANNEXATION POLICY
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the
Moses Lake School District has requested that Longview Elementary School be
connected to city water.The annexation policy of the city would not allow
Longview School to connect to city water unless the property were annexed.
The problem is that the property is not directly adjacent to the city limits
and it is uncertain whether the property between Longview School and the city
limits is interested in annexing.If the Council wishes,a change to the
city's policy could be made which would allow Longview Elementary School to
obtain water without changing the city's annexation policy significantly.
Mr.Gavinski stated that two different changes are presented for Council con
sideration.One change states that land owned by a public entity or municipal
corporation may be served with city utilities without requiring annexation and
the other change states that if the public's health,safety,and welfare is an
issue as determined by the Grant County Public Health District the city pro
vide utilities without requiring annexation.
The resolution setting forth a policy with regard to the provision of water
and/or sewer utilities outside the corporate limits of the city and setting
forth an annexation policy for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution concerning the public's
health,safety,and welfare be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved staff be authorized to provide water service
to Longview School,seconded by Chandler,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
MARINA/INTERLAKE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re
quested Council authorization to call for bids for reconstructing Marina Drive
from Burress to the Hallmark Inn,and Interlake Road from Marina to Broadway.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,
seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously.
-/\CRACK SEALING PROJECT
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re
quested authorization to call for bids for crack sealing existing city
streets.
Action Taken: Mr.Frederickson moved that staff be authorized be call for
bids,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
SWIMMING POOL REPORT
.Af)0\u A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated
that the swimming pool feasibility study has been completed by The ORB Or
ganization in conjunction with the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the city construct an in
door swimming pool complex at McCosh Park to replace the existing outdoor
pool.This indoor complex would be composed of a 25-yard,8 lane rectangular
main tank;a diving area at one end of the main tank to accommodate one one-
meter and one three-meter diving boards;a 22'x 44'shallow training tank;
two spas and one sauna'a 1,000 square foot weight and exercise room;two rac-
quetball courts with viewing lounge;a 2,400 square foot multi-purpose room;a
22'x 22'x 5'hot water therapeutic pool;and the existing bathhouse be re
tained for storage.The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission also recom
mended that the Council authorize staff to continue pursing the feasibility of
building an indoor pool complex by further investigation to verify pool use
commitments from all user groups and agencies;put together a realistic
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chedule of these user groups;verify revenues that would be derived from the
user groups;and search for funds to assist with the construction cost from
both private and public sources.
Bob Bignold of ORB gave the Council the background on the feasibility study
that was prepared for the swimming pool.He also explained the problems and
deficiencies of the existing pool.He explained to the Council what they are
recommending for the indoor pool and other adjacent facilities.He stated
that they looked at 5 different sites for the location of the swimming pool
and concluded that McCosh Park is the best site.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that time was needed
to study the report from ORB.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that this item be brought back at the next
Council meeting,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that staff be authorized to look into
the use of tne proposed pool structure by various user groups and to search
for funds from private and public sources,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT GRANT OFFER -REQUEST TO EXECUTE
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated J/0?
that the Department of Natural Resources has approved a $10,000 Urban Forestry
Project grant application.This is a 50-50 match with the city's $5,000 con
tribution being in-kind services and is currently in the 1987 budget.This
project will help the city improve the environment of the community by revis
ing and updating existing park and street right-of-way tree inventory;design
ing,printing,and distributing educational tree care brochures;developing an
educational slide presentation to promote good tree horticultural practices;
researching and developing community street tree standards for inclusion in
the city's community standards;developing a master street tree plan;and
designing specific site plans selected from the master street tree plan.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the City Manager be authorized to
sign the grant offer,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS - None
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m.and the Council met in an ex
ecutive session to discuss real estate matters. The executive session was
adjourned at 10:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
WATER SLIDE
The Council discussed the city leasing the Water Palace (water slide).JO/u
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the city lease the Water Palace for a
period of /months beginning March 20,1987 and ending October 20,1987,
seconded by Mr.Edwards.
There was some additional discussion concerning the lease.
The motion failed with Mr.Reese,Mr.Edwards,and Mr.Frederickson in favor
and Mr.Johnson,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Chandler,and Mr.Biallas opposed.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
ATTEST,:'yMayor