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Council Present:Jon Lane,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Richard Pearce,
and Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Lane.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Reese led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring June 28 - July 1,2011 as Community Wide Blood Donor Week was
read in its entirety.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the May 24,2011 meeting were presented for approval.
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 listingwhich has been made
available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall.As of June
14,2011 the Council does approve for payment claims inthe amount of $1,956,214.66;prepaid
claims in the amount of $28,832.28;claim checks in the amount of $1,037,470.26;and payroll in
the amounts of $334,607.08,$4,699.82,and $353,992.13.
Resolution - Abandon Easement -Alaniz:A resolution was presented which abandons the /Q/3
southerly 6'of a 20'easement located adjacent to the north propertylineof Lot27, Broadripple#1,
1102 S.Ashley Way.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
RESERVOIR 9 PROJECT
/039TheCityreceivedthreebidsforthe2011Reservoir9Project.This project consists ofremoving -~rj7~^T
Tank #2 and constructing a2.8 million gallon standpipe reservoir at 7725 Newell Street.Additive ''&3
A was included in the bid to remove Tank #3 at 7915 Chanute Street and Tank #5 at 9002 Tyndall
Road.Additive B was included to remove the foundations ofthesetwotanks.DeductA was to use
the standard paint instead of a newer paint that will retain its color for many more years.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthe twotanks have notbeen used inseveral
years and by removing the tanks and foundations the city can re-use that property.The new
reservoir will increase the water pressure in the Larson area.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the bid be awarded to T Bailey, Inc. in the amount of
$2,007,586,seconded by Mrs. Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
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llbl'SEWER LINING PROJECT
The city received six bids for the 2011 Sewer Lining Project. This project consists of lining
approximately 36,700'of8"and 10"concrete sewer mains inthe Larson and downtown areas.The
project bid documents include some additional lines that may be added if the City's budgeted
amount is not entirely spent on the original quantities.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the bid be awarded to Planned Engineering Construction
in the amount of $779,817,seconded by Dr. Curnel,and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/05c/HEDGE HEIGHT LIMITS -LANUM
Bruce Baily,representing Jack and Laura Lanum,1004 Skyline,requested permission to allow the
hedge on their property lineto exceed the 4' height limit in order to hide the unsightly vehicles on
the neighboring property.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the adjoining neighbor has
complained about the height of the hedge and the enforcement process has been suspended
because the Lanums wished to discuss the matter with the Council.He presented pictures of the
area in question as well as other properties where the hedges have grown over the 4'limit.
There was some discussion by the Council and itwas suggested that the ordinance be amended
to allow a hedge to exceed the 4' limitin the front yard.
Nick Mount,1010 Skyline Drive,pointed out that 1004 Skyline is a corner lot at a four lane
intersection and vehicles come around the corner at a speed that makes it difficult for him to exit
hisdrivewaysafely. Allowingthe hedge to exceedthe 4'height limitation will increase that problem.
There was additional discussion and staffwas directed to provide additional information on hedges.
//So)REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -TSUNAMI SUSHI
Dwane Lind,Tsunami Sushi,requested permission to close Third Avenue between Division and
Ash on July 22,2011 from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight.The intent is to provide entertainment forthe
patrons of Tsunami Sushi.
There was some discussion and the Council felt the request should address the adjacent neighbors
concerns,where alcohol would be served and consumed,whether or not a flat bed truck would be
used for the concert,the need for power,the need for portable toilets,who does the clean up after
the concert,etc.
Staff was directed to work with Mr.Lind on the request to close Third Avenue from Ash to Division
and report back to the Council..
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/O^/ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the sign regulations.The amendments include the
prohibition of the use of temporary sign material fora permanent sign and that such signs must be
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()removed within 90days;regulatesthe size andheightof political signs providing thata political sign
canbe no larger than32squarefeet persignandhavea maximum signheightof 8';and provides
that the Community Development Department will permit sandwich board signs according to
standards established by the City Council.
The ordinance amending Chapter18.58ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was
read by title only.
Mick Hansen,1828Fairway,felt thatcampaign signsshould be limited in size, numberanderected
no more than one month prior to the election but he was opposed to regulating use of private
property.
John Abens,2412 Lakeside,requested that the requirement to remove the temporary signs be
changed tothreeyearsbecause ofthe cost ofthe signs and suggested that temporary signsbe
eliminated.
Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,explainedthe reasons for eliminating the vinyl
signs being used as permanent signage.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mrs.Liebrecht and Dr.Curnel opposed.
^J ORDINANCE -AMEND 3.62-UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - 1st READING //</£
An ordinance was presented which increases the utility system development charges by the
December to December CPI.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ecret,and passed with Dr.Curnel opposed.
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ORDINANCES -AMEND 17.15 -REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATS AND SITE PLANS AND 17.18 -
BINDING SITE PLAN -1st READINGS
Ordinances were presented which amend the Requirements for Plats and Site Plans and Binding
Site Plans by including a signature line for the Auditor,changing "survey" to "binding site plans" and
adding the Treasurer's Certificate.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.15 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Requirements
for Plats and Site Plans"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.18 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site
Plan"was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
iMf ORDINANCE -NORTH LAND CABLE FRANCHISE - 1st READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchise to Northland Cable Television,Inc. to
operate and maintaina cable system.The proposed ordinance imposesthe 3%utility occupational
tax.
The ordinance granting a franchise to Northland Cable Television,Inc., to operate and maintain
a cable system inthe Cityof Moses Lake and setting forth conditionsaccompanying the grantof
franchise was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,explained the process the city went through concerning the
franchise fee and the utility fee.
There was some discussion on the franchise and utility fees.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
OPERATIONS FACILITY -LANDSCAPE PLANloHO'A
Staff requested direction for the type of landscaping that is proposed to be installed along Road
4 at the Operations and Maintenance Facility to screen the facility from the neighbors.The
disadvantage ofthe screening is that itwill impact the security since the police and others willnot
be able to see into the facility.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services,Director,explained the different landscaping proposals.
Jenny Sloan,11690 Road 4,stated that even though itis zoned public,the facility is industrial in
nature and should be required to be landscaped as such.She felt a significant buffer should be
installed which would help to mitigate the noise from the operation.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that the site is zoned public which
has different landscaping requirements from an industrial zone.He mentioned that the use of the
propertywould more closely resemble a commercial operation ratherthan an industrialoperation.
Rolando Gonzalez,Parks and Recreation Supervisor,explained the proposed landscaping andthe
reasons for the choice of plants as it relates to the maintenance issue.
There was considerable discussion about the noise and landscaping.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the landscape plan as proposed by the Parks and Recreation
Superintendent be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed with Dr.Curnel opposed as the
landscaping will not address the noise issue.
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STRATFORD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS -DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Washington State Department of Transportation presented a preliminary design for
improvements to the Highway 17 and Stratford Road interchange.The improvements include
reducing the traffic lanes on Stratford Road to three to accommodate an 8'bicycle lane and a 6'
sidewalk on each side and constructing a roundabout at the Wal-Mart intersection and at the on-off
ramps on the north side of SR-17.The estimated cost is about $6.5 million and the Department
of Transportation needs an endorsement from the city to place this project on their six-year
transportation plan.Staffsuggested a $100,000 contribution as the project will increase the safety
for the pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the bridge and the motorists at the Wal-Mart
intersection.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the city has been requesting sidewalk on this
overpass for 20 years as there is only a 3'wide sidewalk on each side.He pointed out that there
is a fair amount of accidents at the on and off ramps and the Wal-Mart intersection.The
Department of Transportation feels that the roundabouts will increase the level of service and
decrease the numberofaccidents inthis area.He explained the advantages ofa roundabout over
a signalized intersection.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the project be endorsed and the City pledge $100,000
towards the project,seconded by Dr. Curnel,and passed unanimously.
CIVIC CENTER STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Staff is proposing to improve Balsam Street and the portion of Fourth Avenue that has been
vacated with a mini roundabout and the installationof pavers,trees,and landscaping.It has been
suggested that the clock that the Rotary International donated to the City and that is presently
located in the intersection of Ash Street and Third Avenue be relocated to the center of the mini
roundabout.
GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the improvements to Balsam and Fourth
need to be donethis fall.The relocation ofthe clock has been mentioned to the Rotary Club.
Wayne Rimple,representing the Rotary Club,stated thatit wasthe intent ofthe Rotary Club that
the clock would be a location where the public could congregate,so it was originally placed at
Sinkiuse Square.When the Square was redesigned and the 4-way stops were implemented
downtown, the clock was moved to the middle of the street. Now the intent is to move the clock
to the proposed roundabout in front ofthe Civic Center Complex.He requested that the Rotary
Club meet with members ofthe Council to reinforce the intent ofthe Rotary Club with respect to
the clock.
There was somediscussion and Mayor Lane,Mrs.Liebrecht,and Mr.Deane agreed tomeetwith
the Rotary Club.
John Abens,Rotary,felt that the roundabout in front ofthe Civic Center Complex would be agood
place for the clock.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the concept for the Civic Center street improvements beendorsed,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
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