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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
November 24,1987
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Wayne Rlmple,Roger Blallas,Bill Reese,
David Chandler,Bill Frederlckson,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 10 be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,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.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rlmple abstaining from voting for
that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Biallas abstain
ing from voting for that portion of the bills to A &H Printers.
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 November 24,1987 for the funds
listed below are approved in the amount of $112,874.70 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $11,506.49
STREET 7,124.87
CONVENTION CENTER 5,153.65
STREET IMPROVEMENT 28.69
WATER/SEWER FUND 17,435.03
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 57,065.03
SANITATION FUND 2,608.88
UNEMPL COMP INS 186.03
CENTRAL SERVICES 10,020.84
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 36.45
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,708.74
TOTAL $112,8/4./I)
The payroll issued on November 13,1987,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth 1n Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by warrants 39515 through 31077 in the amount of $112,504.20.
The claims warrants 27031 through 27144 issued on November 10,1987 were ap
proved for payment at the Council meeting held on November 24,1987 in the
total amount of $124,915.28.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring December through April 1988 as Community Club //32
Awards Season was read in its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
VARDA ALARM
David Perrault stated that the city's Varda Alarm System Policy has been made H19.
a part of the agreement for use of the system and he cannot sign the agreement
with the policy as 1s.He would like paragraph f of the policy be changed to
read "It is understood that permission to use the LERN frequency requires the
approval of the Sheriff of Grant County because it is a mutually shared
frequency.If permission to use the LERN frequency is withdrawn by the
Sheriff,the Varda Alarm System will be modified at the donors expense to uti
lize the frequency solely under the control of the Moses Lake Police
Department.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,wanted to know if the use of the police
frequency by a Varda Alarm system would interfere with whatever else the
frequency was being used for.
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council could change the
policy on the condition that there were no technical difficulties.
There was some discussion by Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that paragraph f of the policy be changed to
"If permission to use the LERN frequency is withdrawn by the Sheriff,the VAS
will be modified at the donors expense to utilize whatever frequency is chosen
by the Moses Lake Police Department for the operation of their VAS",seconded
by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - TOURISM
Robert Russell,President of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,and
John Jerentowski,President of the Moses Lake Tourism Council,requested time
to discuss a proposal relating to tourism and the promotion of tourism in
Moses Lake.
John Jerentowski read a letter supported by the hotels/motels in Moses Lake
which requested use of the 2%hotel/motel tax to be used for the promotion of
tourism.He stated that the Moses Lake Tourism Council is requesting a
$50,000 a year budget with a 5%annual increase,the money to come from the
hotel/motel tax fund.The goal is to attract additional tourism money to
Moses Lake by promoting Moses Lake through advertising,trade shows,etc.
Mr.Rimple wanted to know what could be done to attract people to Moses Lake
during the winter.
Mr.Jerentowski stated that activities discussed have included a winter carni
val,sledding in the sand dunes,etc.
There was some opposition by the Council to committing $50,000 a year for a
five year period with no way to show that it is having an impact on the
tourism in Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be tabled until the next
meeting,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - ADOPT 1988 BUDGET - 2ND READING
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake for 1988 was
presented.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for
the year of 1988 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - GAMBLING TAX - 2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which reduces the gambling tax on punchboards and
pull tabs by .5%.The effective tax rate,beginning on January 1,1987,would
be 4%.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Gambling Tax"was read by title only.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 November 24,1987
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Biallas,
and passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr.Edwards opposed.
ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
The Moses Lake School District and the Church of Christ have requested 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.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and failed with Mr.Rimple,Mr.Biallas,Mr.
Frederickson,and Mr.Chandler opposed.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS - None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
MOSES LAKE SPORTS COMPLEX PRELIMINARY PLAT •SET DATE TO CONSIDER
Mick Hansen,representing the Moses Lake Sports Complex,has submitted a two
lot preliminary plat located south of and adjacent to the Moses Lake High
School.The sports complex will include a sunken football/track stadium with
seating for approximately 17,100 people,parking,and future additional ath
letic fields.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that December 8 be set as the date to con-
sider the preliminary plat,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in an execu
tive session to discuss personnel matters.The executive session was adjour
ned at 9:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
SALARIES FOR EXEMPT/NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
The Council discussed the various insurance plans and salary increase proposed
for the exempt/non-union employees.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that exempt/non-union employees be al-
lowed the difference between last years insurance premiums and this years in
surance premiums if a lower cost insurance plan is selected by a majority of
the affected employees,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that exempt/non-union employees be allowed
the same September 1986 to September 1987 CPI salary increase as allowed the
general union and police department employees which is 4.3%less any increases
in medical,dental,and vision insurance (which is reflected in a salary re
duction or deduction),seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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