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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
April 14,1987
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple,
Roger Biallas,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 24 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $33,006.08
STREET 10,600.25
ARTERIAL STREET 68.74
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 1,514.29
STREET IMPROVEMENT 51,995.34
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 4,636.83
WATER/SEWER FUND 20,974.18
WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION 15,283.77
SANITATION FUND 46,218.01
CENTRAL SERVICES 11,575.58
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,100.04
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10,345.27
LID #53 85.00
LID #25 .03
LID #26 .40
LID #27 .05
LID #28 .85
TOTAL $208,404.71
Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chan
dler,and passed with Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of
the bills to A &H Printers and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that
portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
^1.Deferred Compensation Agreement:Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,re-/£>
quested authorization to execute a new deferred compensation plan agree
ment with Hartford.This new plan is necessary because of the changes in
the tax laws.
2.Carswell/Airway Sewer Line -Accept Work:The sewer line between Carswell //0>b
and Airway Drive has been completed and staff recommends the work be ac
cepted and the 30 day lien period entered.
3.Resolution -Wendy's Sewer Reimbursement Schedule:Wendy's International //C?6>
has requested that a reimbursement schedule be set up for the cost of in
stalling sanitary sewer on Interlake Road from Broadway to Marina.The
resolution endorses a forthcoming reimbursement schedule which will be
presented to Council as a contract once the sewer is completed.
4.Animal Control Vehicle -Call for Bids:Staff is requesting authority to Jo/~7
call for bids for a new animal control vehicle.
5.LDS Church -Sewer Reimbursement:A reimbursement schedule has been es-//(*£
tablished for the extension of sewer main on Grape Drive installed by the
LDS Church.The City Manager requests authorization to sign the reim
bursement agreement.
6.Resolution -Second Hand Dealer -Waldrop:Elizabeth Waldrop has applied /O(o^
for a business license as a second hand dealer.
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
MARINA/INTERLAKE RECONSTRUCTION
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that the low bid for the Marina/Interlake Reconstruction Project was received
from Marchand Construction.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construc-
tion,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously.
aj\CRACK SEALING PROJECT
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A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that the low bid for the crack sealing project was received from Asphalt
Specialties of Rock Island,Washington.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Asphalt Special -
ties,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
A letter was read from Howard Wagner,President of the Moses Lake Spring Fes
tival,which requested time on the agenda to discuss the Spring Festival.
Mr.Wagner pointed out that the Spring Festival will be the same as last year
except that the mud races will not be held.
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a
resolution concerning the Spring Festival.
The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 22 -
24,1987 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted with the
stipulation that under the Resolved 1 portion of the resolution the words "4-
wheel drive mud"be eliminated,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
LID #54 - PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an
ordinance ordering the improvement of portions of the Central Business
District.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of portions of the Central Business
District by constructing sidewalks "nodes"and some curb with gutters,
relocating storm drains,and relocating fire hydrants in accordance with
Resolution 1306 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;
establishing Local Improvement District #54;providing the method of assess
ment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by
special assessments upon property in said district;and providing for the is
suance for sale of local improvement district warrants redeemable in cash and
local improvement district bonds was read by title only.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city has received 59.01%of the assessment op
posed to the LID.He pointed out that there is not a sufficient amount of
protest to prevent the formation of the LID but there is enough protest to
require the ordinance to be passed by a 2/3 vote of the Council.
The public hearing was opened.
Dr.Mosier,owner of the building where Menti's is located,stated that he has
been a property owner since 1952 and is reluctantly opposed to this.He felt
the project has not been properly presented to the city and the possibility of
federal funds should be looked into instead of expecting the property owners
to do this on their own.
Herbert Syford,Third Avenue Building,felt that the assessment was too high
and he stated that he has never been told exactly what the project will con
sist of.He is opposed to the brick sidewalks.He stated that the property
owners were never asked what they wished but were simply told this is the way
it will be.
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Mrs.Fairbanks stated that they have been told the PUD and Security Bank would
vote with the majority and she wanted to know if they had indicated their
preference.
Mr.Johnson stated that the city has not received any response from the PUD or
Security Bank.
Mr.Goodwin,PUD Commissioner,stated that the PUD is taking a neutral
position.
Harry Dano,Downtown Development Task Force,stated that because of the pro
tests the Task Force would withdraw their support of the project.He stated
that the comments that the property owners had no in-put into the project are
.I not correct.For the past five years the Task Force has sought in-put and
ideas for improving the downtown area and he and his staff have put in many
hours on this project.During the study session held last week people ob
jected to the interlocking pavers but did not come up with any alternatives.
He felt that to save the downtown area an improvement project must be done but
the people in opposition should come up with a plan since they do not like the
plan proposed by the Task Force.
Stan Jorgensen,owner of property on Third and Division,stated that the ten
ants are in favor and he is to.He felt that the project is needed.
Pamela Baker stated that the big issue is the cost to the property owner.
Mr.Goodwin stated that if anything is done to the downtown area the cheapest
way is through the LID process.He proposed that the people opposing the
project come up with a plan of their own.
Karen Wagner stated that years ago the Chamber of Commerce tried to get some
thing done in the downtown area as people interested in developing businesses
in Moses Lake are not interested in the downtown area mainly because of its
appearance.
Mr.Chandler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Edwards,
and passed unanimously.
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Mr.Edwards stated that something must be done to the downtown area but be
cause of the protests suggested the LID not be considered at this time.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that consideration of the ordinance be con-
tinued,seconded by Mr.Johnson.
Mr.Reese and Mr.Frederickson felt that a date to reconsdier the ordinance
should be set.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that nothing has been done in the downtown area in the
last 20 years and he felt the momentum of this project should be kept going.
He felt the first reading of the ordinance should be passed.The people have
30 days after the second reading to voice their opposition and the average
citizen wants this project.
Mr.Chandler stated that the Council wants to see something done with the
downtown area and the Task Force has done a good job.However,the majority
of the property owners do not want the LID but they should come up with some
thing else because downtown improvement is needed.
Mr.Biallas stated that the property owners have indicated they want something
done but something not so expensive.
Bill Bailey,Downtown Development Task Force,felt that perhaps something
could be done such as the property owners doing the improvements on their own
or the Council setting up a design and theme for the downtown area that the
property owners would have to comply with when rebuilding their sidewalks and
improving their property.
Mr.Syford stated that the brick sidewalks are what makes the project so ex
pensive and if that were changed the project might go.
Mrs.Fairbanks,speaking for Eleanor Sorter,stated that they would like to
have a completely new plan which would include off-street parking.
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Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the motion be amended to consider the
ordinance on June 23,seconded by Mr.Biallas.
Mr.Frederickson stated that he would be opposed to the motion as he felt the
project should be dropped at this time because of the opposition.
Mr.Chandler felt the motion would be buying time so that the Task Force and
the people in opposition can get together and try to resolve their
differences.
Mr.Biallas felt that the property owners should be given the opportunity to
come up with something in accord with the Task Force.
The amendment passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed.
The motion passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the Council go on record as sup-
porting the project and pledging the cooperation of the city to the extent of
engineering,construction supervision,and financing for this project,secon
ded by Mr.Reese.
Mr.Frederickson felt that the city should help the downtown area out by ab
sorbing the engineering and other miscellaneous costs.
Mr.Rimple stated that he was opposed to committing the city to something for
which the cost is not known.
The motion failed with Mr.Frederickson and Mr. Reese in favor.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -ESTABLISH LID 55 - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance establishing LID #55.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of Clover Drive from Evergreen to Nel
son Road by grading,graveling,constructing curb with gutters,concrete side
walks on one side,water services,asphalt concrete pavement,sewer lateral,
fire hydrants,signs,and storm drainage in accordance with Resolution No.
1294 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington establishing
Local Improvement District No.55;providing the method of assessment in said
district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special as
sessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "payment by
bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of local improvement district
warrants redeemable in cash and local improvement district bonds was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an
ordinance indemnifying the city's elected officials and employees against loss
as a result of any litigation which arises from the performance of their offi
cial duties.
The ordinance enacting Chapter 2.35 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Indemnification of City Officials and Employees 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 -AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or
dinance amending the 1987 budget to provide for an operating grant to prepare
a tree inventory.
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he 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.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.08 -UTILITY REIMBURSEMENT -NELSON/MARINA/JUNIPER -1ST
READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that in the past two years the city has reconstructed portions of Nelson Road,
Marina Drive,and Juniper Drive.The work included stubbing-out vacant prop
erty with water and sewer utility lines.The ordinance sets up reimbursement
costs for the utility lines.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Water and Sewer Connections"by amending section 13.08 was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.16 - TRUCK ROUTES - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance establishing truck routes within the Moses Lake city
limits.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Weight and Load Restrictions was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMEND ORD.1260 - GOLDEN ACRES ANNEXATION - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that Ordinance 1260 annexing lots 1 - 7 of the Golden Acres Plat is incorrect.
The legal description omitted a 20'wide strip of unplatted land located
between the Harrison Short Plat and Lot 1,Golden Acres Plat.Mr.Fortner,
owner of Lot 1,also owns the 20'strip.
The ordinance amending Ordinance No.1260 of the City of Moses Lake which pro
vides for the annexation of certain territory to the City of Moses Lake,
Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City
of Moses Lake,and which provides for the assumption of existing indebtedness
and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -AMEND 1987 BUDGET -1ST READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or-/O/Q
dinance amending the 1987 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1987 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.Reese,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - NAMING MISS MOSES LAKE OFFICIAL HOSTESS
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a //qq
resolution proclaiming Miss Moses Lake as the official hostess for the city.
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The resolution declaring Miss Moses Lake as the official hostess for the City
of Moses Lake,Washington was read in its entirety.
Mr. Johnson presented the resolution to Miss Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler 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
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PAXSON DRIVE
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the
city had been contacted by the county about improving Paxson Drive to Murphy
Street,preferably before the fair.The project was not budgeted for in 1987
but there are sufficient unbudgeted funds to cover the cost of one half the
improvement to Paxson Drive from Valley Road to Murphy.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the Grant County Public Works Department has indi
cated that they will not be able to do this project until possibly 1988.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SPRING CLEAN-UP
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the dates for the Spring Clean
up have been set for April 25 and 26.
911 SYSTEM
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has been invited to
tour the new 911 facility at the Grant County Courthouse.
CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the open house for the City Hall
has been set for Sunday,June 14,1987,between 1 and 4 p.m.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the in vest-went report for March
1987.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:Mayor
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