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1987 08 114117 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE August 11,1987 Members Present:Norman Johnson,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple,Roger Bial- las,Bill Reese,David Chandler,&Charles Edwards MINUTES Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 28 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bills and warrants issued be ap- proved,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply. 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. The vouchers included on the above list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for the Council meeting of August 11,1987 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $184,152.91 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $28,642.25 STREET 3,625.55 ARTERIAL STREET 1,297.91 STREET IMPROVEMENT 4,958.53 MONTLAKE PARK 26,285.93 WATER/SEWER FUND 9,819.60 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,202.50 CERB LOANS 25,547.69 SANITATION FUND 29,073.04 UNEMPL COMP INS 1,691.62 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,881.12 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3,922.57 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 6,101.42 FIREMANS PENSION 15.00 LID #53 2,399.83 LID #55 31,688.35 TOTAL $184,152.91 The payroll issued on July 24,1987,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 29759 through 29911 in the amount of $142,976.09.The payroll issued on July 31,1987,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 29912 through 29932 in the amount of $5,584.90. The claims warrants 26027 through 26138 issued on July 28,1987 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on July 28,1987 in the total amount of $231,928.36. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. 1.Accept Work -SR17 Water Main/Stratford Road Sewer:Work was accepted and 30 day lien period entered. 2.Resolution -Accept Work -Golden Acres Water Main:The resolution ac cepting the Golden Acres water line as part of the city system was adopted. /A 4118 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 August 11,1987 iQ/'h 3.Resolution -Accept Easement -Ridgeway:The resolution accepting the 'utility easement from the Gail Ann Trust was adopted. ID ft /Oil 107^ foto JO/0 \o 8* 4.Resolution -Accept Easement -Moses Lake Port District:The resolution accepting a utility easement from the Port District was adopted. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that only one bid,from C &V Auto,was received for the animal control pick up.The pick-up bid exceeds the specifications and is tan with tan interior rather than the specified white with blue interior. Mr.Chandler felt that the city should not accept the bid if it doesn't meet specs and if it isn't exactly what the city wants. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bid be rejected and staff be au- thorized to acquire telephone quotes for the animal control vehicle,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS None V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE - MARINA WATER/SEWER - 2ND READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented an ordinance amending the water and sewer connection charges in connec tion with the Marina/Interlake Reconstruction Project. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections",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 - INTERIM FINANCING - LID 55 - 2ND READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance providing for the interim financing of LID #55. The ordinance providing for interim financing of LID #55 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. ORDINANCE - AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 2ND READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or 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.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - AMEND CHAPTER 2.08 - 2ND READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance allowing the passage of ordinances relating to the borrowing of funds on a first reading. The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Mayor and Council"was read by title only. u 4119 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 August 11,1987 Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.63 -MOBILE HOME PARKS - 2ND READING A letter was read from R1ta Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-/& ented an ordinance amending the set back requirements in the R-2 Zone to allow mobile home parks to be set back 15'from city right-of-way. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 18.63 entitled "Mobile Home Parks"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Frederlckson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Bial ias opposed. ORDINANCE - AMEND WATER/SEWER RATES - 1ST READING A letter was read from R1ta Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-/^7J> ented an ordinance setting forth the water and sewer reimbursement schedules for the Highway 17 water main and the Stratford Road sewer main. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"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. 3 ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER/SEWER DELINQUENT PROCESS - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance amending the delinquent process for water,sewer,or garbage bills followed by the city. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Rates"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 -CARGO CONTAINERS -1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance prohibiting the placement of sea-going cargo containers in residen tial and commercial zones. The ordinance adding Chapter 9.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Prohibiting the Use of Cargo Containers"was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski stated that he had received two telephone calls from Boyd Grant who had brought the containers to the city.He feels that the containers are appropriate in some locations and serve a purpose and need.The containers located at Express Building,Buttery's,Payless,and K-Mart have been painted and trimmed and they do not look as bad as they did.The container that cau sed the discussion in the first place has been removed.The ordinance allows the containers to be placed in industrial areas but strictly prohibits them in residential and commercial areas. The Council discussed the potential problems that could be created by these containers. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,recommended that the ordinance be redrafted to include railroad cars,evac containers,sea-going containers,and any slide off container that may be a problem and declaring as a matter of local policy that the location of one of these in a commercial zone requires a special permit. Mr.Gavinski stated that the ordinance would be reworked to find a way to pro hibit the containers 1n residential areas,allow them in industrial areas,and give some leeway 1n commercial areas under some sort of permitting process. /D7xr /M" )°v )^ \\tf |W7 WW 4120 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 August.11,1987 ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER PERMITTEES - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance which resolves an inconsistency regarding sewer connection permit fees. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be P" adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. 'ORDINANCE -PROHIBIT CAMPING -1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance prohibiting camping except in public or private campgrounds unless specifically granted by Council. The ordinance adding Chapter 9.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Prohibition of Camping"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas. The Council discussed the situation and the consensus was that camping did not create a problem for the city.Mr.Gavinski stated that 1t 1s an unwritten policy of the city that no camping will be permitted on city property without permission. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the ordinance be amended to read that no person shall camp on any city-owned property or public right-of-way unless permission has been previously granted by the Council and the penalty be set at not less than $100,C-7,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Ed wards opposed. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the ordinance be tabled,seconded by Mr.Edwards and failed with Mr.Frederickson,Mr.Chandler,and Mr.Edwards in favor and Mr.Johnson,Mr.Biallas,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Rimple opposed. The original motion passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Frederickson opposed. RESOLUTION -DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS - RUTTY A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution directing the description of weeds on property located at 1448 Sun set and owned by Mr.and Mrs.Timothy Rutty. The resolution directing the destruction of weeds on private property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS - BOGGS A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution directing the destruction of weeds on property located at 814 Fair banks and owned by Mr.and Mrs.Byron Boggs. The resolution directing the destruction of weeds on private property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS - SUAREZ A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution directing the destruction of weeds on property located at 1103 W. Gem and owned by Mr.and Mrs.S.Suarez,Sr. 4121 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 August 11,1987 The resolution directing the destruction of weeds on private property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS -YARRITO A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution directing the destruction of weeds on property located at 302 W. Loop and owned by Ms.Consuelo Yarrito. The resolution directing the destruction of weeds on private property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS -DAVEY A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a //t97 resolution directing the destruction of weeds on property located at 1146 Cas cade and owned by Mr.and Mrs.Alvin Davey. The resolution directing the destruction of weeds on private property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS -EILERS A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a resolution directing the destruction of weeds on property located at 1145 Cas cade and owned by Mr.and Mrs.Ronald Eilers. The resolution directing the destruction of weeds on private property was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS K-MART AND BOEING LIFT STATION REHAB &LARSON SEWER MAIN A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re-//be* quested authorization to call,for bids for the rehabilitation of the existing 'Tqzs' K-Mart and Boeing Lift Stations and the relocating of the existing sewer mains on Randolph so that one of the two existing 11ft stations at the Larson Treat ment Plant can be eliminated. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VII.'REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS FERGESON SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated j/&6> that Dennis Fergeson has submitted a short plat for a three lot subdivision located on Juniper Drive.The area is zoned R-3 and is served with city water and sewer.Lots 1,2,and 3 require variances to the city subdivision design standards as they are less than the required 100'in depth and 65'in width at the front building lines.The Planning Commission recommended that the variance on the width and depth requirements be granted. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the variance be granted and the City Engineer's comments be addressed on the final plat,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. H<?7 /&? c t $!0I ^ ;/7f- 4122 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 August 11,1987 VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ANNEXATION -STRATFORD ROAD AREA -NOTICE OF INTENT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented the Notice of Intent to annex the Stratford Road area between Highway 17 and Kinder Road.The Planning Commission recommended to Council that this area be annexed. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Notice of Intent be accepted and the annexation petition be written defining assumption of indebtedness,Com prehensive Plan adoption,and zoning,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BILL APPROVAL Mr.Biallas suggested that an ordinance again be drafted which would allow the payment of certain bills prior to Council approval such as contractor pay ments,filing fees,etc. It was the consensus of Council that an ordinance be brought back. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for July 1987. ['•••MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT -POLICE/NARCOTICS PROGRAM Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented an agreement for law enforcement mutual aid between Grant County and the cities and towns in Grant County.He also distributed information on a grant application for a narcotics control program.He mentioned that neither of these programs would cost the city any money. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the City Manager be authorized to ex- ecute a law enforcement mutual aid agreement and the grant application for the narcotics control program,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in executive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 10 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. ATTEST:MayoV ~ City Clerk n 682