City Council Meetings

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL January 23, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Liebrecht in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington. ROLL CALL: Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll. The following were: Present: Mayor Liebrecht, Deputy Mayor Curnel, Council members Myers, Norman, Jackson, Riggs, and Leonard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy Mayor Curnel led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. SUMMARY REPORTS: MAYOR’S REPORTS Airport Commission – Appointment Requests Mayor Liebrecht requested Council confirmation for the appointments of Dean Hankins and Tim Prickett to the Airport Commission. Action taken: Deputy Mayor Curnel moved to confirm Dean Hankins and Tim Prickett appointments to the Airport Commission, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed unanimously. Certificate of Recognition A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Miss India Washington 2017, Shree Saini for her humanitarian efforts to combat non-verbal harassment and human trafficking. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - none CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Port of Moses Lake/Grant PUD – Infrastructure Update City Manager, John Williams informed Council of his attendance at a Port of Moses Lake meeting with the Grant County PUD. The discussion at this meeting was about future growth plan and available power in the county. A copy of that presentation will be given to the Council for their review. Capital Budget Update Mr. Williams also informed Council that the state capital budget passed. With the passage of the Capital budget and the approval of the RCO Grant of $250,000, funding for the Larson Ballfield lighting will now move forward. Through Rep. Tom Dent and Senator Warnick’s office, the city put in a state capital budget request of an additional $146,000 for the Larson Ballfield Lighting and that was also granted. Construction will start sometime this year and not to interfere with the scheduled baseball games. Engineering and Planning have started workups before going out to bid for construction.  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – January 23, 2018 CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS - None CONSENT AGENDA #1 a. Minutes: The minutes of the January 9, 2018 special meeting were presented for approval. b. Approval of Claims, Prepaid Claims, Checks, and Payroll: 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 Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center. As of January 23, 2018 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of $464,080.20; claim checks in the amount of $1,632,267.87; and payroll in the amount of $347,329.26. c. Crossroads North Phase 4 – Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact The Crossroads North Phase Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact were submitted for approval. This is a 29-lot residential subdivision, which is a continuation of the Crossroads and Crossroads North development. The property is being subdivided so that houses can be built and lots can be sold. The Planning Commission recommended that the Final Plat be approved with conditions. d. Request to Accept Work – Sewer Manhole Lining Project - 2017 Michels Corporation has completed work on the Sewer Manhole Lining Project – 2017. The work should be accepted and the 60 day lien period entered into. e. Update on Larson Recreation Center – Improvements City Staff selected Driftmier Architects, PS to provide architectural and structural plans for the repurposing of the existing batting cage building. Council Member Myers pulled item 1e. for discussion. Council member Myers asked staff if the selected architects were knowledgeable with Parks and Recreation. A bid process was conducted seeking architects for that type of facility. City Manager, John Williams was uncertain of their particular background. Council Member Myers also asked if there was a time line for this project. Mr. Williams reminded Council that this was just for an architectural review at this time. Options for use of the building and other recommendations will be made after Driftmier Architects, PS examination of the building. Action Taken: Council member Myers moved to accept the entire consent agenda as presented, seconded by Council member Leonard, and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS #2 Ordinance – Amend MLMC Chapter 18.65 Manufactured Home Parks An ordinance was presented which amends the Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 18.65 Manufactured Home Parks. An ordinance amending MLMC 18.65.220 Roads and Streets of the Manufactured Home Parks Chapter was presented as recommended by the Planning Commission. The recommendation was to allow two- way road widths at a minimum of twenty-four feet (24’) in width, with three feet (3’) wide asphalt walking pg. 2  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – January 23, 2018 lane adjacent to the road. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.65 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled “Manufactured Home Parks” was read by title only. Action taken: Council member Norman moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2889 as presented, seconded by Deputy Mayor Curnel, and passed unanimously. #3 Request Authorization to Add Cameras to Redflex System At the January 9, 2018, City Council meeting, Police Chief, Kevin Fuhr requested from Council, authorization to add four additional Redflex Red Light Cameras to the city’s system. Two of the cameras would be placed northbound and southbound on Stratford Ave at the private drive to Walmart and Winco. The other two additional cameras would be placed northbound and southbound on Pioneer Way at Hill Street. After considerable discussion at the January 9th council meeting, the consensus from Council is to bring back data regarding the timing of the lights at the intersection of Stratford Road and the private drive to Walmart and Winco at the next council meeting and to move forward allowing 2 cameras to be installed at the intersection of Pioneer Way and Hill Street. Considerable discussion on placing two cameras at the private drive to WinCo and Walmart. Action taken: Council member Leonard moved to bring back the revenue generated from the Redlfex Camera System to the law enforcement fund, seconded by Council member Norman, and passed with a vote of 6-1. Nay – Deputy Mayor Curnel Action taken: Council member Jackson moved to authorize 2 cameras to be installed at the intersection of Stratford Road and the private drive to Winco and Walmart, seconded by Council member Norman, passed with a vote of 5 – 2. Nay – Deputy Mayor Curnel and Council member Myers. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Real Estate Update Deputy City Manager, Gil Alvarado updated Council on previous discussion in regards to real estate matters. The City is moving forward with discussions on those letters of opinion. We have interests on two parcels and we will continue to keep the Council updated on these real estate matters. New Hire – Police Department Police Chief, Kevin Fuhr informed Council the Moses Lake Police Department recently hired a new police officer and he will be introduced to the Council after he finishes the academy. The new police officer is Edmund Guerrero. New Hires – Administration Department City Manager, John Williams informed Council an offer has been accepted by Carols Salazar as the new Human Resource Director and he will begin his new position on March 7, 2018. Debbie Burke has also accepted our offer as the new City Clerk with the City of Moses Lake. She will start her new position on February 20, 2018. pg. 3  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – January 23, 2018 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS – None EXECUTIVE SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:32 pm. _________________________ Karen Liebrecht, Mayor ATTEST ____________________________________ Cindy Jensen, Finance Director pg. 4