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1987 06 234100 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE June 23,1987 Members Present:Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple, Roger Biallas,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards MINUTES Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 9 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council. As of this date the Council,by a unanimous vote,does approve for payment those vouchers included on the above list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for the Council meeting of June 23,1987 for the funds listed below in the amount of $807,725.56 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $21,209.00 STREET 7,746.37 STREET REPAIR & RECONSTRUCTION 105.00 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 991.58 WATER/SEWER FUND 22,668.35 1985 BOND REDM FUND 511,838.33 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 39,221.33 SANITATION FUND 14,740.84 UNEMPL COMP INS 177.90 CENTRAL SERVICES 6,403.55 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11.80 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,599.12 TOTAL $80/,/2b.bb APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED The payroll issued on June 12,1987,having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by warrants 29286 through 29435 in the amount of $117,777.99 As of this date the Council does approve claims warrants 25623 through 25748 issued on June 9,1987 which were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on June 9,1986 in the total amount of $98,950.44. CERTIFICATES A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated /.V^ that Kent Wilmot and Dick Leishman have completed the Supervisory Development Series offered at Big Bend Community College. Certificates of Completion were presented to Kent Wilmot and Dick Leishman. I.CITIZEN INPUT REQUEST TO USE SIDEWALK The Moses Lake Business Association would like permission to have a summer //-- sidewalk sale on July 10 and 11.No street closure is proposed as only the "^^i sidewalk would be used. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that permission be granted for use of the sidewalks on July 10 and 11,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. II.CONSENT AGENDA None }o\°l )0 n )0 b j&oo )0'l6 4101 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 23,1987 III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS 1987 OVERLAY PROJECT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Basin Paving submitted the low bid of $134,627 for the 1987 Street Over lay Project. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Paving, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. TAPPING MACHINE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Pacific Water Works in Pasco submitted the low bid of $5,925.77 for the tapping machine. Action Taken: Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to Pacific Water Works,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS None V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 2ND READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance amending the 1987 budget in the Water/Sewer Construction Fund and 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.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - LID #53 BONDS - 1ST READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance authorizing the issuance and sale of LID #53 bonds and Seattle Northwest Securities offer to purchase the bonds. The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance and sale of Local Improvement District No.53 bonds in the principal amount of $241,283.08;providing the terms and form thereof;providing certain covenants relating to the payment thereof;and approving the sale thereof was read by title only. Steve Norman of Seattle Northwest Securities distributed a copy of the offer to purchase the bonds to the Council.The bonds would be purchased at $96.50 per $100 of par value.The interest rate would range from 6.25%to 8%. Action Taken:Mr.Bialias moved that the offer to purchase be accepted, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. ORDINANCE - AMEND 13.04 - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending the sewer hook-up regulations. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sewer Regulations,was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski stated that funds from the Community Development Block Grant Fund might be used to help defray costs for low or moderate income people for hook ing up to city sewer. n n 4102 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 23,1987 There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that a normal hook up costs between $600 and $800. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the amount of $1,500 be included in the ordinance for hook up costs and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -DOWNTOWN LID - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an , ordinance creating the downtown LID.^^/ The ordinance ordering the improvement of portions of the Central Business District by constructing sidewalk "nodes"and some curb with gutters,relocat ing 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 assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special as sessments upon property in said district;and providing for the issuance for sale of local improvement district warrants redeemable in cash and local im provement district bonds was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski stated that the city has received 66.153%of the area opposed to the LID,if the PUD is considered neutral. Harry Dano stated that the Task Force has already determined not to pursue the matter as a group because of the amount of opposition.He stated that some thing has needed to be done with the downtown area for 20 years but nothing has been because the property owners cannot not agree on anything.He felt that if something were to be done the city would have to provide the leader ship and he felt the Council should do something in the near future to the downtown area. Darrel Ries stated that he wanted to express his appreciation for the work done by the Task Force but unfortunately the result is not favored by the majority of the property owners. Shirley Kvamme stated that she also appreciated the work that has been done but felt the Comprehensive Plan developed in 1981 should be followed. Ron Baker stated that he sent out 150 questionnaires and 80 were returned, many with comments.He felt that Council should consider those comments in developing any plan for the downtown area as the plan proposed by the Task Force generated a great deal of opposition. Mrs.Roche stated that the nodes are more trouble than they are worth.She felt there is too much traffic on Third Avenue to make a two lane street and she is opposed to the pavers. Bill Bailey stated that Moses Lake is at the time when things need to be done in order to revitalize the town and if it is not done the city will probably decline. There was some discussion by the Council but it was felt that with 61.52%op posed to the LID,the ordinance should not be adopted. ORDINANCE -MARINA DRIVE VACATION - 1ST READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-SO/'/ ented an ordinance for the vacation of a 10'x 181.5'portion of Marina Drive adjacent to 1800,1802,and 1804 Marina Drive.The vacation is being request ed so that the proposed Lakeshore Mobile Home Park Binding Site Plan will com ply with the setback requirements of the R-3 Zone.The land is not required for street purposes but an easement through the entire area will be required for an existing sanitary sewer main.The easement has been signed.The Plan ning Commission recommended to Council that the vacation request be granted but that a land trade be made between the city and Mr.Johnson instead of requiring him to pay half of the appraised value of the property.Mr.Johnson owns Tax #4318 which was not improved with a sidewalk/bike path when Marina Drive was improved in 1986 because the city could not acquire the right-of-way from Mr.Johnson.It was recommended by the Planning Commission that Mr. Johnson grant the city 10'of right-of-way on Tax #4318 at such time as the //* 0lp'ft 0y 4103 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 23,1987 property is sold or the use changes,but not later than 10 years,and that the sidewalk/bike patn improvements be constructed by Mr.Johnson at that time. It was also the recommendation of the Planning Commission that a covenant or agreement be executed and recorded with the Grant County Auditor. The ordinance vacating a portion of Marina Drive was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the recommendations of the Planning Com-, mission be accepted,the ordinance be amended,and the first reading be adop ted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS ) j None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS CASCADE PARK SITE PLAN A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the city is in the process of requesting an IAC grant for Cascade Park improvements.A condition of the grant is adoption of the site plan.The site plan has been changed to eliminate 400'of road and seventeen parking spaces between the boat launch and the parking area near the swim pond.This would eliminate the traffic hazard currently existing at the boat launch,pro vide more Osable turf area near the waterfront,and reduce traffic volume of joy riders.The additional day use parking added near the boat trailer park ing more than makes up for the 17 lost parking spaces. Mr.Frederickson stated that there is a parking problem in the park now and did not feel any parking spaces should be eliminated. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the Cascade Park Site Plan be adopted, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Frederickson and Mr.Edwards opposed.r-^ MCCOSH PARK -AMPHITHEATER || A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Centennial Committee is proposing the construction of an amphitheater at McCosh Park. Martin Seedorf,Centennial Commission,stated that the state will be 100 years old in 1989,the county will be 80 years old,and Moses Lake will be 50 years old in 1988.He felt the Council should leave a legacy for future generations. Karen Gordon,Chamber of Commerce,stated that all the civic organizations in Moses Lake have been contacted and all responses have been favorable.They are willing to donate time and money to this proposal. Brenda Teals,Centennial Committee,stated that the arts have a great deal of drawing power and this amphitheater will contribute a great deal to the city's arts programs. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Centennial Committee's proposal for an amphitheater at McCosh Park be endorsed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION p) REQUEST TO SELL FIREWORKS 'L A letter was read from Don Garrison,Fire Chief,which stated that the Lions Club,Discount Display,Red Devil Fireworks,Moses lake Basketball Boosters, and Payless Drugs have submitted applications to sell fireworks within the city limits.The Lions Club has also requested permission to display fire works at McCosh Park the evening of July 4. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the requests to sell and display fireworks De granted with the stipulation that the insurance requirements be met by Discount Display,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. n 4104 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 23,1987 SEWER HOOK-UP -KEBO'S A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Kebo's has requested permission to hook up to city sewer.A petition and notice of intent to annex have been signed and Kebo's has agreed to pay the $6,000 for their share of the sewer installation costs. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that permission be granted for Kebo's to hook up to city sewer,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. STRATFORD/ALDER TRAFFIC A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-^^y ented some traffic circulation changes as an alternative to building a second lake crossing in the near future.Authorization is requested for staff to conduct traffic counts,intersection counts with turning movements,and a mini origin-destination study. Action Taken: Mr. Frederickson moved that staff be authorized to conduct the traffic counts,intersection counts with turning movements,and a mini origin- destination study,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. WELL #9 A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which recom mended that the work on the Well #9 rehabilitation be accepted and the 30-day lien period entered into. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the work be accepted and the 30-day lien period entered into,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS NELSON ROAD STATUS REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has received word from Jack Black about the undeveloped portion of Nelson Road fronting his property. At this time he is not interested in any LID for improvements. SALES TAX Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received $207,000 in sales taxes for March and Apri\1987. GERMAN SISTER CITY Tom Bennett stated that he has been working on getting a Sister City in Germa-/^ ny,Frankenthal,for the City of Moses Lake.He stated that the description of Moses Lake has been translated into German and will be sent to the City of Frankenthal.If the Council wishes,a letter signed by the Council will be sent to the City of Frankenthal initiating the Sister City process. It was the consensus of the Council that the letter be signed. AT 10:30 p.m.the regular meeting was continued to Wednesday,June 24,at 11:30 a.m.in the City Hall Conference Room for the sole purpose of consider ing the second reading of the bond ordinance.