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1988 05 24CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE May 24,1988 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Bill Reese,and Charles Edwards Absent:Norm Johnson and Bill Frederickson MINUTES Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 10 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bills and warrants issued be ap proved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Bial las abstaining 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 May 24,1988 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $185,877.85 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $25,664.78' STREET 8,072.52 ARTERIAL STREET 13,779.43 STREET REPR/REC0N 25,464.08 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 17,555.00 CONVENTION CENTER 2,275.46 STREET IMPROVEMENT 5,903.97 WATER/SEWER FUND 11,331.67 WATER/SWER CONSTRUCTION 7,352.64 SANITATION FUND 10.00 UNEMPL C0MP INS 189.24 CENTRAL SERVICES 8,367.04 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 432.47 EQUIPMETN RENTAL 5,811.27 LID #53 53,668.28 TOTAL $185,877.85 The payroll issued on May 13,1988,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 32834 through 32970 in the amount of $119,269.05. The claims warrants 28431 through 28547 issued on May 11,1988 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on May 24,1988 in the total amount of $152,458.65. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA Requests to Sell and Display Fireworks:The Moses Lake Spring Festival has JOB>t requested permission to display fireworks on May 29 and the Moses Lake Lions Club has requested permission to display fireworks on July 4.Payless Drug is requesting permission to sell fireworks at 815 N.Stratford Road. Lions Club Fireworks Display Contract:The City Manager is requesting au-/O^J^ thorization to sign the contract concerning the Lions Club and city jointly financing the annual 4th of July fireworks display. Resolution -Notices of Public Hearings &Preliminary Agenda:A resolution ZO/&- was presented which allows the publication of ordinance summaries and adopts a method for giving notice of upcoming Council meetings. Resolution -Accept Sidewalk Improvements -LPS Short Plat:A resolution was //^ presented which accepted the sidewalk improvements for the LDS Short Plat. }ol° CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 24,1988 Action Taken:Mr.Collier 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 ORDINANCE -AMEND BUDGET 2ND READING An ordinance was presented which would amend the 1988 budget. The ordinance amending the 1988 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary be accepted for publication,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously. /ORDINANCE -CARGO CONTAINERS -2ND READING P/j An ordinance was presented which would regulate the placement of containers no5'formerly used for transporting sea-going cargo containers,railroad cars and cabooses,semi-trailers when intended to be used as storage facilities,or any other unit which slides off a chassis or frame when intended to be used as a storage facility.Also presented were ordinances amending the various zoning classification to deal with the containers. The ordinance creating Chapter 9.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Prohibiting or Restricting the use of Cargo Containers and the Like"was read by title only. David Perrault,1606 W.Broadway,stated that he was concerned about the re quirements proposed under the conditional use regulations for the containers and suggested that the Council consider adding buses to the ordinance as they r- are being used for storage in several places in the city.He wanted to know why it is required to have the storage container placed on concrete or as phalt.He also pointed out that the only way to screen his container from the public is to bury it or erect a sight obscuring fence.He pointed out that the containers weigh about 5,200 lbs.and would require the services of a crane to move it.The containers are steel and are very secure.He mentioned that he did not object to the regulating of the containers but felt the condi tions should be more reasonable.He did not feel a concrete or asphalt pad was a reasonable condition and neither was requiring it to be screened from the public.^ John Russell,Mini Basket,606 W.Broadway,stated that several service clubs jP fielp to purchase the container that is now in place at the Mini Basket.He <»-_ pointed out that the storage is needed since they serve three counties with +^ food.He stated that his container is not visible from across the lake and is (j) placed on railroad ties.He stated that it would be cost prohibitive to have /j| asphalt or concrete poured and to have a sight obscuring fence constructed. Gordon Rose,Gordy Rents,937 W.Broadway,stated that the containers should be regulated and he has two at his business.They are painted to blend in with the surroundings.He felt that the requirements would in effect prohibit the placement of the containers anywhere in the city. David Parchman stated that he put his storage container in before the or dinance was contemplated and it is painted the same as his building.He asked that the city not make the ordinance retroactive. Mr.Biallas pointed out that the Council was concerned about the containers because there were many of them being placed in the city and complaints were received by the staff as well as the Council about their appearance.The idea behind requiring them to be placed on asphalt or concrete was to make them level.The regulations were also intended to ensure that the containers would be taken care of and properly used.Placing them on the ground would increase the likelihood of rodents nesting under them,weeds collecting around them, and a greater fire hazard.He stated that he would go along with deleting the words "be seen from the boating public"but felt the rest of the regulations should remain. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 May 24,1988 Mr.Chandler stated that he was in agreement with Mr.Biallas.He pointed out that in commercial areas the storage containers were being served with exten sion cords and water hoses and complaints were received about their ap pearance.The Council was in favor of regulating the containers and the reg ulations must apply to everyone. Mr.Rimple felt that the major concern was the requirement to place the con tainer on asphalt or concrete.He felt that the containers should be regu lated and should be placed off the ground but perhaps something other than asphalt or concrete could be allowed. There was considerable discussion by the Council and the City Manager and City Attorney were requested to redraft the RR,C-l,and C-2 ordinances to address the concerns of placement on concrete or asphalt and visibility. It was recommended by city staff that the Rural Residential,C-l,and C-2 or dinances be changed to allow the placement of the containers on concrete,as phalt,or a level compacted hard surface and that they not be visible to the motoring public unless other measures are employed to mitigate the visual im pacts;the mitigation measures to be set by the Planning Commission. |_f)Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance rr\creating Chapter 9.16 be adopted and the summary be approved for publication, ^±.seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled CD "RR,Rural Residential Zone"was read by title only. < Action Taken;Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended as suggested by staff,be adopted on a first reading since an emergency existed,and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-l,Single Family Residential Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.19 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-2,Single Family and Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-3,Multi-Family Residential Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-l,Central Business District Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended as suggested by staff,be adopted on a first reading since an emergency existed,and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2,General Commercial and Business Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the ordinance be amended as suggested by staff,be adopted on a first reading since an emergency existed,and the summary be approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. l/3l> )Oft CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 May 24,1988 VI:REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS BANKING SERVICES The current banking agreement expires on June 30,1988 and authorization is requested to call for bids for a new banking contract. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for a new banking agreement,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. 1988 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 1988 Street Overlay Project. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION - None IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS CLEAN AIR BOARD &^Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,informed the Council of the public hearing being held by the Clean Air Board for their 1988-89 budget.He stated that he would recommend that Method A valuation be used. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the City Manager be authorized to attend the meeting and promote Valuation Method A,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. 1/7^ WELL #9 REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report on the current condi tion of Well #9. ^INVESTMENT REPORT i0° Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the April 1988 Investment Report. TOURISM Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that during discussions on tourism, the example of Sandpoint,Idaho was brought up and what they did to revitalize and promote tourism in their city.If Council is interested,it might be pro ductive to take a trip to Sandpoint to learn what they have done. It was the consensus of Council that staff go ahead with arrangements for a trip to Sandpoint sometime around the first week of July. STAFF/COUNCIL RETREAT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reminded the Council of the Staff/Council Retreat to be held in Richland on June 3,4,and 5. BLOCK GRANT J(f Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city was informed by tele phone that the city has received funding for the Basin Homes Community Development Block Grant.This project will include water,sewer,and street construction which will take place in 1989. The regular meeting was recessed at 10:50 p.m.The Council met in an execu tive session to discuss litigation and real estate.The Executive Session was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:15djo-~>5-"*~*~'-^/™S ,•>'/'/)/ A Citv Clerk