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1987 05 124084 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE May 12,1987 Members Present:Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas, David Chandler,and Charles Edwards Absent:Norman Johnson Mr.Edwards moved that Mr.Rimple be elected Mayor Pro Tern,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed unanimously. MINUTES Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 28 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $38,942.26 STREET 5,786.25 STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION 14,172.74 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 10,761.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT 210.00 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 11,232.60 WATER/SEWER FUND 14,845.91 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 954.45 SANITATION FUND 29,827.36 EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE 3,733.99 CENTRAL SERVICES 5,921.45 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,977.87 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,166.55 TOTAL $146,532.43 Mr.Chandler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Reese opposed because of the pay ment to Rogers and Norman. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Reese moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Resolution -Accept Petition for Vacation of Marina Drive:Rita Perstac,/of/ Municipal Services Director,presented a resolution accepting the petition from Leroy Johnson for the vacation of a 10'x 181.5'portion of Marina Drive.This vacation is to facilitate the placement of mobile homes at 1800,1802,and 1804 Marina Drive.The land is not needed for street pur poses but an easement for the entire area will be required as sanitary sewer is located in the strip. 2.Resolution -Second Hand Dealer License -Watson:Fred Haynes,Police /Ob^ Chief,presented a resolution allowing Mr.and Mrs.Marvin Watson to oper ate a pawnbroker/secondhand store at 220 W.Broadway. 3.Six Year Street Program -Set Date for Public Hearing:Rita Perstac,//yy Municipal Services Director,presented a letter stating that the Council needs to set a date for a public hearing to consider the city's Six Year Street Program. 4.Ordinance Summaries:Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the sum-Jtofy maries of the housekeeping ordinances passed in November 1986 for Council /o^y' approval. seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Frederickson opposed to item 3 as he would like it delayed until after the Council/staff workshop. I©7^ flf ioi Q3 4085 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 12,1987 II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Swanson Motors submitted the low bid for the pick-up to be used for ani mal control. Action Taken: Mr.Chandler moved that the bid on the animal control vehicle be awarded to Swanson Motors,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Ed wards opposed.n IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITION -NELSON ROAD A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that the residents on Lakeway Drive,Ashley Way,and Nelson Road have peti tioned the city to reconstruct the unimproved portion of Nelson Road between Lakeway and Division with city funds.This portion of Nelson Road is unimproved because the land fronting the road is unplatted and the city has only a half-width right-of-way.However,full-width dedication may exist if a 1907 dedication is valid when this area was part of Douglas County.This por tion of Nelson Road does not presently appear on city-funded street improve ment lists.The unimproved section of Nelson Road measures about 450'in length and 30'in width.The estimated cost to install paving,curbs,gutter, and sidewalk is $35,000 to $40,000. There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to explain to the residents the city's priority and financial constraints in the street program. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS -FIRST READING p A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-' ented an ordinance amending the public notice section of the city's Environ mental Regulations.The proposed amendment would provide the city with more flexibility in the issuance of public notices which would result in substan tial cost savings to the city due to reduced publishing charges.The Planning Commission considered the change at their April 30 meeting and recommended to the Council that the ordinance be adopted. The ordinance amending Chapter 14.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Environmental Regulations was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND MAINTENANCE BOND REQUIREMENTS - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that ordinances amending the city's maintenance bond requirements in the plat ting,binding site plan,and planned development district ordinances.It is proposed that the maintenance bond requirements of the ordinances be amended to allow the developer the option of posting an alternative form of security acceptable to the City Attorney.The Planning Commission considered the pro posed amendments at their April 30 meeting and recommended to Council that the •—^ ordinances be adopted.j The ordinance amending Chapter 17.13 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Short Subdivisions"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 Chapter 17.17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Major Subdivisions"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. 4086 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 12,1987 The ordinance amending Chapter 17.26 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site Plan"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.67 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Planned Development Districts"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and the public hearing be set for May 26,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION - LEASE OF POLICE VEHICLES A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution regarding the leasing of police cars from Security Pacific Merchant Banking Group. The resolution regarding the leasing of police vehicles was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS TAPPING MACHINE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re-/0/7 quested authorization to call for bids to purchase a tapping machine for use by the water crew.This machine will allow new service connections to a live main without shutting off water to surrounding water customers. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Edwards. Mr.Frederickson felt that the bid documents should include the words "ap proved equal"so that other manufacturers could bid. Mr.Reese pointed out that these machines are not that much in demand. Ms.Perstac stated that staff has rented different makes of this type of machine and the Tapmate model is the best for the purpose. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested that if the Council wishes to have the tapping machine be bid without reference to a brand name,that the specifications be redrawn and presented to the Council at its next meeting. Mr.Chandler pointed out that staff knows what they need to do their job and would not be opposed to having the specs drawn around the Tapmate machine. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the item be tabled,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and failed with Mr.Frederickson and Mr.Biallas in favor. The motion failed with Mr.Chandler,Mr.Edwards,and Mr.Reese in favor and Mr.Rimple,Mr.Biallas,and Mr.Frederickson opposed. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that staff prepare bids for a tap dril- ling machine without reference to a brand name Tapmate machine,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND R-3 ZONE - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-JO^'Y ented an ordinance amending Section 18.22.050,Lot Size,of the Multi-family Residential Zone regulations.The current language has proven to be somewhat confusing and inflexible.One problem lies in the interpretation of the num ber of dwelling units column in the table in subsection C.The question is, does the number of dwelling units refer to only a first floor or does it refer /on \3l 1/3- \1 / 4087 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 May 12,1987 t0 %e total number of dwelling units on the lot?The second problem lies in the fact that the standards are applicable across the board to all categories of multi-family structures.The Planning Commission considered the amendment at their meeting on April 30 and recommended to the Council that the ordinance be adopted. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled R-3,Multi-family Residential Zone was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing be set for May 26,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. CASCADE PARK IMPROVEMENTS -IAC GRANT A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has stated that a letter of intent be submitted to IAC for a grant for boat related improvements at Cas cade Park.The improvements would include grade,gravel and pave 1,320'of access road;grade,gravel and pave a 40 unit boat trailer parking lot;grade, gravel and pave boat lau/5418/7 1NB ESEW RON TVAIAALLBEI'8king lot;construct six day moorage units;and redesign day use area.IAC grants are on a 50%match basis.The access road will probably be prorated based on estimated boating use and it is possible the car parking will not be matched at all.That would mean the city would pay more than 50%of the project cost. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that a letter of intent to apply for an IAC grant for Cascade Park improvements be submitted,seconded by Mr.Frederick- son,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION CASCADE PARK -RESIDENT CARETAKER A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which proposed the location of a single wide mobile home in Cascade Park for a city employee to live in and to manage the park.This would provide better service to the users of the park. There was considerable discussion with Mr.Rimple opposed to the placement of a mobile home in the park. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the conditional use request for a caretak- er in Cascade Park be forwarded to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr. Biallas,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Edwards opposed. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS STREET LIGHTS Mr.Biallas stated that he had received a call from a person requesting the light at Division and Third not go to flashing mode until 9 p.m. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the traffic lights on Third and Division be set tor /a.m.to 9 p.m.before they go to flashing mode,seconded by Mr. Chandler,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS LID -ASHLEY WAY AND SEVENTH STREET ft Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received petitions requesting the improvement of Seventy Street between Chestnut and Balsam and Ashley Way from Hill Street south 300'to the end of plat.This proposed LID is smaller than normally can be financed. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that an LID needs to cost at least $250,000 before financing can be obtained. After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the petitions be accepted and held until additional projects are initiated and a project large enough to be financed can be formed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 5 MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION -LETTER 4088 May 12,1987 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received a letter from the Moses Lake Business Association thanking the City Manager,Municipal Ser vices Director,and City Engineer for the opportunity to meet with them to discuss their needs for additional parking and slower traffic on Third Avenue, The Association's goal is to attract more people to Moses Lake to do business and shopping and would like to work with the city to develop any plans for additional parking,pedestrian access,traffic flow,tourism development, landscaping,concepts for a Third Avenue mall,etc. INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for April 1987. WELL #9 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Well 9 has a problem with hydro gen sulfide gas entering the water causing a rotten egg smell.The city awar ded a bid to Ladd Irrigation to pull the pumps and test the water to determine at what elevation the gas entered the well.The testing determined the gas entered the well in the top and bottom third.Staff is recommending that Ladd Irrigation install a mechanical seal from the top of the well 380'deep.This would seal the change in the size of the casing in the well shaft and at least partially eliminate the gas entering the well water. It was the consensus of the Council that staff proceed with the project and authorized the staff to contract for the installation of a mechanical seal in the aproximate cost of $12,000 and for the repair and reinstallation of the pump in the approximate cost of $4,000. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ATTEST:Mayor ProTefnT^ //o 7 /OQ^> //7G?