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1987 10 274143 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE October 27,1987 Members Present:Norman Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards MINUTES Mr.Chandler moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 13 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills and warrants issued be approved, seconded by Mr.Biallas,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 October 27,1987 for the funds list ed below are approved in the amount of $71,066.33 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $26,805.27 STREET 9,407.08 STREET IMPROVEMENT 714.25 WATER/SEWER FUND 20,572.50 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 514.90 SANITATION FUND 19.47 CENTRAL SERVICES 3,825.03 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,031.55 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,176.28 TOTAL $71,066.33 The payroll issued on October 26,1987,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 30668 through 30794 in the amount of $115,459.42. The claims warrants 26657 through 26803 issued on October 13,1987 were ap proved for payment at the Council meeting held on October 29,1987 in the to tal amount of $118,950.73. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. 1.Authorization to Execute Agreement -Collier/Parking:The agreement J/;^r between the city and Richard Collier allows the city to use some of Mr. Collier's property for parking.Authorization is requested for the City Manager to sign the agreement. 2.L.D.S.Preliminary Plat -Set Date to Consider:November 10 is recommen-//**{,, ded as the date for the Council to consider the L.D.S.Preliminary Plat which consists of 7.54 acres located at 1515 Division,the site of the existing Moses Lake Stake Center. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION -TOURISM The Moses Lake Business Association would like to encourage the city to make a Z^/ long term commitment to the to rism industry and support it financially through the Tourism Taskforce Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. ID?4 otf 10H .oJ1 4144 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 October 27,1987 r.Johnson stated that the city does give the Chamber of Commerce $5,000 per year for tourism promotion. SEWER CLAIM -FROESE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city sewer in front of Fred Froese's residence backed up and flooded his basement.The clean up has al ready taken place including replacement of carpeting and paneling.The in surance adjuster depreciated the cost of carpet and paneling and Mr.Froese felt that no depreciation should have been taken.The insurance company has dropped the total from $1,500 to $1,200 but Mr.Froese is still not satisfied. In a letter to Safeco Mr.Froese states that if the assessment exceeds $600 on the carpet and walls,he may have to resort to legal help. There was some discussion by Council and it was pointed out that the back up was not caused by Mr.Froese and some relief should be granted. Action Taken.Mr.Edwards moved that the city pay $648.61 to Mr.Froese, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE - AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS - 2ND READING The Moses Lake School District has requested that Tulare Avenue,located off Texas Street between Peninsula Elementary School and Peninsula Park be better controlled for parking,passenger loading,and traffic flow to increase stu dent and traffic safety. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"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. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the summary be approved for publica- tion,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING The Moses Lake School District and the Church of Christ have requesting that parking be prohibited on the north side of Sharon Avenue in front of the church property during school hours. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"was read by title only. Since no representatives from the school or the church were present,no action was taken by the Council. ORDINANCE -SHAFFO/LEFRIEC ALLEY VACATION - 1ST READING Robert Shaffo and Frank LeFriec have requested the vacation of the 60'x 207' combination alley and parking area between the Chevrolet and Ford dealerships in order to use the property for their respective businesses.The area is located between Pioneer Way and Elder Street.The Planning Commission recom mended to Council the vacation be approved with the city retaining an easement for the full width of the property and being compensated for one half the ap praised value of the property. The ordinance vacating the combination alley and parking area in Block 102, Suko-Penhallur1ck Addition adjacent to Lots 2-11 and 12 -13 was read by title only.• Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. Council requested that the appraised value be available at the second reading of the ordinance. 4145 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 October 27,1987 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT EASEMENT -BOGOVICH A resolution was presented accepting a utility easement from Peter L.Bogovich /J/3 for property located off of Kinder Road and Miller Street.An easement was previously acquired for this same piece of property but because the deed was closed on a quiet title,the city has also acquired an easement was also ac quired from the seller to forestall any possible future problems. The resolution accepting an easement to the City of Moses Lake from Peter L. Bogovich was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE 1987 The Grant County Solid Waste Management Plan Update was completed in August 1987.The approval of this updated plan does not approve an implementation plan which is suggested to be done through an inter-local governmental agreement. The resolution approving Grant County Solid Waste Management Plan Update 1987 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS GRADING CONTRACT Staff presented the grading contract specifications.The initial contract /Of] period is 18 months with possible 12 month extensions at the city's option so T^T that the contract period doesn't end mid-winter./^/V Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Frederickson. Mr.Chandler stated that he is opposed to going with a contract for grading. He felt it would cost the city less to purchase its own grader. Mr.Johnson stated that he is in agreement with Mr.Chandler. Joseph K.Gavlnski,City Manager,pointed out that if the Council decides to go with a grading contract,one position in the Street Department will have to be eliminated in order to keep the budget balanced. There was some discussion by the Council on the different costs. r Mr.Rimple felt the city is getting better service out of the contract grader than it did when it had its own grader. Mr.Reese also felt that better service was given by the grader than the city did when it owned its own grader. Mr.Chandler pointed out that the contractor was told what streets to grade. Mr.Frederickson felt that alleys were not a top priority for the city when it owned its own grader. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for a used grader,not to exceed $70,000 including tax,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed with Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Frederickson opposed. /0/Z2 4146 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 October 29,1987 VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT -INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Grant County Public Works )v Department submitted a draft of the proposed inter-local agreement on solid waste management and requested comments.A letter was prepared outlining the staff's concerns and presented to Council for their review and comment.He pointed out that under this draft agreement all decision will remain with the Grant County Commissioners. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the letter as written,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS VARDA ALARM ORDINANCE -POLICY i]T (Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the proposed policy for the varda 1 alarms.He pointed out that only the city can purchase varda alarms,which would be done through donated funds.The business donating the funds would then use the alarm in their place of business,where it would remain. Mr.Edwards pointed out that the city currently has 2 varda alarms which are being moved from business to business.He did not feel that some of the alarms could be passed around and others would stay in one place. Mr.Rimple suggested that the term "convenience store"be eliminated as he felt any business should have the right to have an alarm if they want to do nate the money for one. There was some discussion by the Council on what limits should be placed on the number of alarms and who should be able to have one. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the policy be changed to eliminate #2, the term convenience store be changed to business,and that the alarm be moved to a different location at the discretion of the Police Department,seconded by Mr.Chandler. Mr.Biallas felt that varda alarms should be limited to use by high risk businesses. The motion passed with Mr.Biallas,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Johnson opposed. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:40 p.m.and the Council met in an execu tive session to discuss real estate.The executive session was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened. .VARDAY ALARM POLICYjtf) \V Mr.Rimple pointed out that he did not intend for residential properties to be allowed the placement of a Varda Alarm System and,therefore,would like to change his motion. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first paragraph of the policy be amended by inserting the words "owning and operating a business"between Cor poration and shall in the first line,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. -f ty Clerk f\