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1988 06 144214 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE June 14,1988 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,David Chandler,Bill Reese,Norm Johnson,and Bill Frederickson Absent:Charles Edwards MINUTES Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 24 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,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.Johnson,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 June 14,1988 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $201,362.49 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $27,370.55 STREET 20,060.99 ARTERIAL STREET 6,328.70 STREET REPR/REC0N 19,490.29 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 14.00 CONVENTION CENTER 3,753.66 STREET IMPROVEMENT 3,149.13 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 2,652.35 PARK IMPROVEMENT 19,841.41 WATER/SEWER FUND 25,582.99 1985 BOND REDM 172.42 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 9,584.74 SANITATION FUND 30,409.19 ACCIDENT INSURANCE 4,230.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 14,187.54 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,967.61 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 13,064.65 LID #53 15.75 TOTAL $201,362.49 The payroll issued on May 27,1988,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 32971 through 33124 in the amount of $142,847.57. The payroll issued on May 31,1988,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 33125 through 33147 in the amount of $142,847.57. The claims warrants 28548 through 28659 issued on May 25,1988 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on June 14,1988 in the total amount of $185,877.85. I.CITIZEN INPUT SPRING FESTIVAL Howard Wagner wanted to thank the Council for their support of the Spring Fes-/Q^J, tival and to commend the Police Department and Parks Department.He reported that the Festival should break even this year even with the bad weather. II.CONSENT AGENDA Requests to Sell and Display Fireworks:Discount Display and the Moses Lake /03<f Basketball Boosters have requested permission to sell fireworks. /<? 4215 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 14,1988 DOT Contract -Authorization to Execute:The City Manager requested au thorization to sign the contract granting the city $80,370 in FHWA funds from the Department of Transportation for a new traffic signal at Hill and Pioneer Way. pt Work:The 1988 crack sealing project has be accepted and the 30-day lien period en- ;1J•1988 Crack Sealing Project -Accep jQ)'been completed and the work should tered into. Resolution -Accept Easement -Black:A resolution was presented which ac- ia/S cepted an easement from Jack and Anna Black for a small portion of land on Nelson Road. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,secon ded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS BANKING SERVICES City staff recommended that the bid from Seattle First National Bank for banking services be accepted. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the bid be awarded to Seattle First National Bank Including the credit card service as recommended by the Finance Director in his letter to the City Manager dated June 9, 1988 including the recommendation that the bid for interest bearing savings accounts for contractors retainage and contractors escrow accounts be rejected,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. \\$» IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS .<J SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION -PUBLIC HEARING A resolution was previously passed which directs the reconstruction of side walk abutting 1103 and 1107 Baker Street.The Council can stand by its original position requiring the property owner to pay for the improvements, have the city participate in the cost of the improvements,or have the city pay the improvement entirely out of city funds. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Mr.Johnson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the process to the Council and stated that the property owners have indicated they would like to pay for the reconstruction over a period of years.^ Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be reaffirmed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. CD C 4^ V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS GO (JlORDINANCE-HAZARDOUS WASTE - 1ST READING Ordinances were presented which would bring into conformity with state law the Agriculture,Commercial and Industrial Zones of the city concerning the storage and treatment of hazardous wastes. Definitions:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.06 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Definitions"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. Agricultural Zone:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "AG,Agricultural Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. C-l Zone:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-l,Central Business District Zone"was read by title only. 4216 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 14,1988 Action Taken;Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. C-2 Zone: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.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. L-I Zone:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "L-I,Light Industrial Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. M-I Zone:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.43 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "M-I,Medium Industrial Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. H-I Zone:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "H-I,Heavy Industrial Zone"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER/SEWER RATES - 1ST READING An ordinance was presented which allows the city to install,at a property /O^ owner's expense,a water meter to monitor water consumption from a source other than the city's water system. 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.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GIFTS -POLICE DEPARTMENT The Moses Lake Police Benefit Association,residents of Broadway Estates,and J0V& Joan Southwick have donated funds to the Crime Prevention Fund. The resolution accepting donations from Moses Lake Police Benefit Association, Broadway Estates,and Joan Southwick was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS 1988 CHIP SEALING PROJECT Plans and specs have been prepared for chip sealing most of the streets that /Off-n were crack sealed last year.The chip sealing is a continuation of the city's commitment to extend the life of existing city streets. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for the 1988 chip sealing project,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS ZONE CHANGE -BOYDEN Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Mr.Boyden has submitted a let-1/90 ter requesting that this item be withdrawn from the agenda.Mr.Gavinski pointed out that it would be up to the Council to decide whether to act on the recommendation of the Planning Commission or allow Mr.Boyden to withdraw his request at this time. ,o;* \CPl^ 4217 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 14»1988 Ron Baker,representing Mr:Boyden,stated that Mr.Boyden would like to taketherequestbacktothePlanningCommissiontopresentmoreinformationonthe project. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the request of the developer be re- turned to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION BLOCK GRANT -BASIN HOMES The city has been notified of a grant of $41,619 in Block Grant funds for sewer system improvements for the Basin Homes area. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the grant offer be accepted and the City Manager be authorized to sign any necessary documents,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. „ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE The Planning Commission recommended to Council that the concept of an Ar- chitectural or Design Review Committee be studied because of the development taking place in the downtown area. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that it was the feeling of the PlanningCommissionthatthetimewasrightforsuchacommitteeinordertogiveguidanceandconsistencytothedevelopmentsbeingproposedinthecentral business district. There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus of the Coun- cilthat it would be a good idea but felt the Planning Commission should study it in more detail. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the Planning Commission,with the assistance of the staff,work on the concept and bring it back to the Council for further consideration,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ENGINEERING STAFF ADDITION In order to do the plans and specs for the construction work being considered in 1989,it is necessary to add staff to the city's Engineering Division. Authorization is requested to allow the Engineering Division to add 2.5 mem bers to its staff.The 2.5 members would consist of a Design Engineer,an Engineering Technician,and a half-time clerical person.^ Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that staff be authorized to budget for DO staff as needed in the Engineering Division,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed Q_ unanimously.-^ GOCLAIM-VIOLA MICHEL (j| °^Viola Michel has submitted aclaim for damages for $253.76 due to ashortageinanLIDpaymentof$.23.The LID payment of $2 819 53 was due on March 28, 1988 Payment of $2,819.30 was received on May 10,1988.The $2,819.JU was returned to Ms.Michel on March 20 explaining the $.23 shortage and asking that the correct amount be returned before the due date.The city received the correct amount on approximately April 19,which was after the due date. Because of the late payment,$253.76 in penalties and interest is due. It was explained to Council that under state law the city cannot accept anythingbuttheexactamount.It was pointed out that the $253.76 in penalties and interest must be paid by someone,either Ms.Michel or the city. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Ms.Michel has submitted acheck for $253.76 to pay for the penalties and interest. There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus that the check be returned to Ms.Michel with the information that the $253.76 does not need to be paid until the next due date on the LID. n 4218 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 14,1988 Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the claim be denied,seconded by Mr. Johnson,and passed with Mr.Reese and Mr.Rimple opposed. EXTRA TERRITORIAL UTILITY AGREEMENT -MOSES LAKE INDUSTRIES Negotiations have been concluded with the attorneys for Moses Lake Industries concerning the exact form of the Utility Extension Agreement with Moses Lake Industries. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the proposed agreement has been reviewed by staff and is agreeable to both parties.It preserves the city's status as a discretionary utility provider beyond the corporate limits,it requires compliance with the comprehensive plan,prohibits expansion of the use,and requires Council approval of a subsequent purchaser of the property to execute a new agreement.Items referring to annexation have a little dif ferent wording and the covenant running with the land was removed due to Moses Lake Industries'concern over sal ability of the property. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the agreement be accepted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan was previously called the Six Year Street Plan.Council may want to change priorities based on expected revenue or the recent traffic circulation study.If Council wishes the Plan ning Commission can review the plan and recommend a priority array. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that a public hearing be set for June 28,and the Planning Commission review the plan at their meeting on June 16,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT - EMPLOYMENT OFFICE - GRANT Mr.Rimple stated that the Moses Lake Employment Office is applying for a yX. grant to effect employment and training services for homeless individuals. They are requesting support from the Council to apply for the grant.He re quested authorization to send a letter of support for the employment office to apply for the grant funds. Mr.Frederickson felt that it should to through P.I.C.or A-95 Project.He felt the city should recommend it be forwarded to P.I.C.for review and comment. Mr.Chandler stated that he agreed with Mr.Frederickson. It was the consensus of the Council that it be forwarded to P.I.C. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS STADIUM TAX RECEIPTS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report on the stadium tax receipts from 1985 through 1988. INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the May 1988 Investment Report./003 The regular meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m.The Council met in an executive session to discuss labor negotiations.The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened^^Rre~regular-meejjng was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.^ ATTEST: /ML //77