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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
April 26,1988
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,
Norman Johnson,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES
Mr.Johnson moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 12 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,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.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
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 April 26,1988 for the funds listed
below are approved in the amount of $120,576.69 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $25,212.47
STREET 8,585.32
ARTERIAL STREET 6,835.05
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 2,474.68
STREET IMPROVEMENT 3,558.81
WATER/SEWER FUND 18,854.60
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 21,510.69
SANITATION FUND 16,188.77
CENTRAL SERVICES 6,004.47
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,611.67
TOTAL $120,576.69
The payroll issued on April 15,1988,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 32538 through 32666 in the amount of $117,021.34.
The claims warrants 28187 through 28313 issued on April 13,1988 were approved
for payment at the Council meeting held on April 26,1988 in the total amount
of $697,621.41.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read in its entirety declaring April 24 -30,1988 to be //JA
American Home Week.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation was read in its entirety declaring May 1988 to be Older Ameri-//J2
can Month and May 9 -13,1988 as Senior Center Week.
CERTIFICATE
A Certificate of Competency was presented to Tim Varney for the successful /D/A
completion of the Water Distribution Manager 3 Test."^
I.CITIZEN INPUT - None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Golden Acres Water Main Reimbursement Schedule:Propety owners have installed ///,/,
a water main along the east side of Westshore Drive and have requested a reim-'^^
bursement schedule.Authorization is requested for the City Manager to sign
the agreement.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April 26,1988
2J'fifj Resolution -Increase Petty Cash Fund -Public Works:A resolution was pres-
)l™ented which increases the petty cash fund in the Public Works Department from
$25 to $75.
,2 Resolution -Accept Easement -Burger King:A resolution was presented which
jO'accepts an easement from Burger King which relates to the existing traffic
light poles,loop detectors,and future utility lines on the east side of
Stratford Road at Valley Road.
/Montiake Park Preliminary Plat:The Council set May 10 as the date to con-
//^sider the Montlake Park Preliminary Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE -CLAIMS -MLMC 1.12 - 2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which would provide a process for the filing of
claims for damages against the city.
The ordinance creating Chapter 1.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Claims for Personal Injuries or Damages"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be r-
adopted,and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Chan
dler,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
/MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ORDINANCE -1ST READING j>
The City of Moses Lake is proposing the adoption of a new manufactured home j~
park ordinance.The purpose of the new ordinance is to provide a means for C_
the establishment and operation of manufactured home parks within the city;to J^
ensure a suitable living environment for owners of manufactured homes located (jj
within manufactured home parks;and,to establish standards to promote the jn
health,safety,and general welfare.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
CASCADE PARK -CONCESSION STAND
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has recommended to Council that rn
the request from ML Express to operate a mobile food concession wagon in Cas-*
cade Park be granted with the following conditions:
1.The term be for one year
2. The location be Cascade Park
3.%5 of the gross sales be returned to the city
4.The city be named as an additional insured for $500,000
5.The city to be held harmless
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 26,1988
6.Required city business license and health permits be obtained
7.The Parks and Recreation Director approval all items to be sold and the
cost and a report of gross sales by day be submitted at the end of each
month
8.Litter containers be provided and the area be policed
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that permission be granted for a mobile food
concession wagon in Cascade Park with the conditions stipulated by the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed
unanimously.
CASCADE PARK -DRAG BOAT RACES
The Columbia Basin Drag Boat Association has requested permission to hold boat ^/
race activities at Cascade park on May 22.They are requesting permission to
charge $5 per person admission,closure of the boat launch to all public use
the day of the race,use of the park and launch area for the race headquarters
and support facilities,and operation of a food concession.The Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission has recommended to Council that The Columbia
Basin Drag Boat Association request to use Cascade Park for a drag boat race
on Lewis Horn on May 22 be approved with the following conditions:
1.Hire two Moses Lake off-duty/reserve officers to patrol the park begin
ning 1 1/2 hours before the race,during the race,and 2 hours after the
race.
2.$350 be paid to the city to cover the cost of maintenance
3.$1,000,000 liability insurance for the event with the city being an addi
tional named insured and the Certificate of Insurance to be received by
the city 30 days prior to the scheduled event.
4.Secure permission to use the waters of Lewis Horn from the Grant County
Sheriff.
5.Post notice of boat launch closure one week in advance of race.
6.Concessions to be cleared through city before the event.
7.Admission price for spectators to be approved by Council
8.Provide dust control of the parking area and roads in use.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that permission be granted to the Columbia
Basin Drag Boat Association for a drag boat race at Cascade Park with the
stipulation the conditions set by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
and staff be met,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
SWIMMING POOL -PARK SERVICE AREA
It was reported to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission that the
Citizen's Pool Committee has established a service area with boundaries that /odO
match those of the Grant County Port District.They are requesting city staff
assistance on drafting the petition to put a bond issue on the ballot to con
struct a new pool and recreation complex,establish an inter-local agreement,
and estimate the tax rate along with other bond retirement issues.The Parks
and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended to Council that staff be di
rected to assist the Committee as requested.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that city staff be directed to assist the
Citizen's Pool Committee in the establishment of a petition to put a bond is
sue on the ballot to construct a new pool and recreation complex,establish
ment of an inter-local agreement,and estimating the tax rate and other bond
retirement issues,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 26,1988
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LARSON PLAYFIELD -ADVERTISING SIGNS
Moses Lake Softball Association and Junior Babe Ruth has requested permission
to continue the placement of advertising signs on outfield fences at Larson
Playfield.The funds derived from this activity are used to support the
leagues and make permanent improvements to the ballfield complex.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the placement of advertising signs in
Larson Playfield be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AMBULANCES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed some information on the main
tenance of the ambulances.It was pointed out that there has been maintenance
problems with the ambulances which are owned by the hospital but maintained by
the city.Discussions have been held with Samaritan Hospital about the prob
lems and staff is working with the hospital to try to rectify the problems and
establish better communications.
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Clifford Hogue has resigned from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
and requested any interested persons to notify the Parks and Recreation
Director.
MCCOSH PARK -AMPHITHEATER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city is reviewing the pro
posals from architects/engineers for the amphitheater project.He wanted to
know if some one from the Council would like to sit in on the selection com
mittee and if someone from the Centennial Committee should also sit on the
selection committee.He stated that the city would like to make the selection
on Monday,May 2.
Dave Chandler and Roger Biallas stated they would like to sit in on the selec
tion of the architect/engineer for the project.t^
WELL #9 CD
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported on the progress of the Well #9 -^.
project.This is the well the had an odor problem.Because of the work on (jj
the well to try and eliminate the odor problem,sand is filtering into the q-i
well.City staff is working with DSHS and DOE on the problem and the eventual
solution may have to be replacement of the well.
RESERVOIR #4
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the leak in Reservoir #4 seemed
to be minor and has been repaired.It should be back in service by May 6.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is a vacancy on the Zoning
Board of Adjustment and any interested persons should contact the City
Manager.
SIDEWALK PAVERS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested that the Council choose which
style and color of pavers are preferred in the city.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 April 26,1988
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the city use the Westcon decor
style red pavers (with the red tint similar to the Unipave red sample),secon
ded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
PARKING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received a request
for a 2-hour parking zone on the east side of Alder because of a problem with
all day parking.He pointed out that since the census bureau has begun
operating in the city there has been problems with all day parking in areas
where there are no 2-hour parking restrictions.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that an emergency ordinance be brought
back for a two hour parking zone on Alder and Balsam Streets,seconded by Mr.
Biallas,and passed unanimously.
TOURISM
Mr. Biallas stated that the Tourism Council had a booth at the Tacoma Mall
Show and the trade fair at the Grant County Fair.He stated that there is a
tabloid being printed by the Herald which will be distributed with the paper
as well as at hotels and motels.They are talking about an air show and a
boat show for 1989.He stated that the ad developed by the Communications by
Design was very well developed and very attractive but the colors came out
poorly and is not representative of what was brought to the Tourism Council
for their approval.It is difficult to read.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:15 p.m.and the Council met in an ex
ecutive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at
10:45 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.Thej^eg^ila£_jTieeting was
adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
ATTEST
City Clerk
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