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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
M February 28,2012
Council Present:Bill Ecret,Jon Lane,Dick Deane ,Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Brent Reese ,and David
Curnel
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Troop Leader Devon Clark of Boy ScoutTroop43 led the Council inthe pledge
of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Acting Finance Director W.Robert Taylor was introduced to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the February 14 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 the Civic Center.As of February 28,2012 the Council does approve
for paymentclaims in the amount$474,576.63;prepaid claims inthe amountsof$10,259.44 and $29,382.68;
claim checks in the amount of $1,643,057.89;and payroll in the amounts of $324,425.00 and $4,331.02.
i J Resolution -Accept Easement -Stratford Road:Aresolution was presented which accepts aneasementfrom /D/3
^—^Stratford -Moses Lake,LLC for widening the sidewalk at 603 N.Stratford Road.
Pioneer Commercial Park 4th Addition Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Pioneer Way Associates //*v
submitted a two lotplat of 10 acres located on Pilgrim Street.The site is zoned C-2,General Commercial and
Business,which correspondswiththe ComprehensivePlan Land Use Designation of Industrial.The Planning
Commission recommended that the final major plat be approved with conditions and the Findings of Fact be
accepted.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
CRACK SEAL PROJECT /0/9/Q
The Cityreceived three bids for the 2012 Crack Seal Project. The project includes sealing approximately
445,000'of cracks on streets,bike paths,and parking lots throughout the city.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to BCV,Inc.in the amount of $143,028,seconded
by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
WATER MAIN PROJECT
The City received thirteen bidsforthe 2012 Water Main Project. The projectincludes replacing1,300'of8"I J steel water main along Alder Street and 3rd Avenue,installing 9,200'of 12"water main along Randolph Drive,
—and installing 2,600'of 12"water main along Beacon Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe bid be awarded to Hurst Construction,LLCin the amountof $807,888,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
///^SENIOR CENTER -PARKING LOT
Moses Lake SeniorOpportunities and Services requested additional funds to repair the parking lotwhich will
involve removing the old asphalt.
Mary Kile,representing the Senior Center,showed some pictures of the parking lotand mentioned that some
of it dates back to 1955 and the last work was done in the late 1970's.
Carry Liles,General Manager,Moses Lake Senior Center explained the deficiencies in the asphalt and the
risk to the elderly.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that the City provides funds for recreational services to the
elderly.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe contract amount paid to the Moses Lake SeniorCenter be increased
to $20,000 for 2012,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
iq<S<J ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.71 -RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS -2nd READING
An ordinancewas presentedwhich updates Moses Lake MunicipalCode Chapter18.71,RecreationalVehicle
Parks,which references the new chapter 13.05,Wastewater Regulations.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.71 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Recreational Vehicle
Parks"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
•y>ORDINANCE -CREATE COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM -1st READING
An ordinance was presented that creates the City's Complete Streets Program.The program ensures that
the needs for bicyclists,pedestrians,and public transit are addressed in all future City street projects.
The ordinance establishing a Complete Streets Program was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
/QSC/ORDINANCE -EXTEND MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA GARDENS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which extends the moratorium on the establishment of"collective gardens"for
the medical use of marijuana.The moratorium should be extended because the legislature has not yet
resolved the issueswhich existin currentstate lawwith regard to collective gardens andthere is stillthe issue
with regard to the effect of federal law which needs to be resolved.
The ordinance ofthe City of Moses Lake extending a moratorium on the establishment ofmedical marijuana
collective gardens,defining "medical marijuana collectivegardens",providing fora public hearing establishinganeffectivedate,and providing that the moratorium,unless extended,will sunset within six (6)months ofthe (~**\
date ofadoption was read by title only.'
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,
and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -REQUEST TO APPLY FOR GRANT -HERON BLUFF TRAIL
A resolution was presented which authorizes the City Manager to apply fora grant from the Recreational and
Conservation Office to constructthe Heron BluffTrail through Blue Heron Park which would be an extension
of theexisting activitytrailthat connectsto the downtown area,Neppel Trail,Cascade Park, Lauzier Field,and
the Big Bend Community College.
The resolution authorizing application(s)for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Program (WWRP)Project to the Recreation and Conservation Office as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW,
acquisition of habitat conservation and outdoor recreation lands to construct the Heron Bluff Trail was read
by title only.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,explained the location of the trail and the time line forcompletion if
the City is successful in obtaining a grant.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was suggested that the trial connect to Westshore Drive
through the wetland area of Blue Heron Park.
Mike Riggs,2132 Crestmont,commended the staff and Council for supporting grants for these types of
amenities.This trailwill enhance the City's existing activity trail system.
Joe Rogers,816 Laguna,stated that to try to extend the trail through the wetland area to connect itwith
Westshore Drivewould involve issues with the endangered Leopard Frogand would require more permits.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY-BLUE HERON PARK ,._.<-
A resolution was presented which requested permission for the City to install a prefabricated concrete j^b /I
restroom at Blue Heron Park.
The resolution allowing the Cityof Moses Lake to buildon unplatted property was read by titleonly.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that the property will be plattedwithin one
year.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CASCADE PARK //dk^
A resolution was presented which requested permission for the City to install a prefabricated concrete //£/
restroom at Cascade Park.
The resolution allowing the Cityof Moses Laketo build on unplatted property was read bytitleonly.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,pointedout thatthe property will be platted within one
year.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -WELL 24 SITE
A resolution was presented whichrequested permission for the City toconstructa newblockwellhouse and
removable metal pump house at 8626 Harris Road.
The resolution allowing the Cityof Moses Laketo build on unplatted property was read bytitleonly.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director, pointed out that the property willbe platted within one
year.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr. Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
STORMWATER CAMERA
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the purchase a camera capable of videoing the inside of
stormwater mains.Observing the inside of the stormwater mains is essential to their maintenance.The
estimated cost forthe camera is $38,000 and the Cityjust received a $50,000 grant forthis type of purchase.
GaryHarer,Municipal Services Director,explained thatthe existingcamera failed atthe end of lastyearwhich
is why the request fora new one was not included in the 2012 budget.
Action Taken:Mr. Avila moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
CASCADE AND BLUE HERON PARK RESTROOM PROJECT
Staff requested authorizationto call forbids forthe 2012 Cascade and Blue Heron Park Restroom Project.
The project consists of demolishing two existing restrooms,relocating the utility lines and conduits, and
preparing gravel pads for the placement of the two prefabricated concrete restrooms.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staffbeauthorized to call for bids,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed /^"S
unanimously.'
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES -LAND PURCHASE
A letter was read from the Planning Commission concerning the acquisition ofproperty within the City's limits
by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Itisthe consensus of the PlanningCommission that
the City opposethe Tribes applicationto the Bureau of IndianAffairs forthe landto be held intrust forthe use
and benefit of the Tribes.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thattheCommission is aware thatthe Council has
already sent a letter to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and wished to go on record as
supporting the Council's opposition to the Tribes application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the land to be
held in trust for the use and benefit of the Tribes.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WESCO GROUP -DEFERRAL
Wesco Group has requested a deferral to street improvements associated with a building permit application
for 322 Commerce Way.The application has triggered the requirement for platted parcels that do not meet
current code to bring the associated infrastructure up to current standards or request a waiver,deferral or
deviation.Wesco Group has requested a deferral of street improvements to Commerce Way.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the background for the requirement to bring
platted property up to current code when development is proposed.He mentioned that if the Council allows |f"N\
the deferral of the improvements,a covenant will be required for future improvements.'
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request for a deferral be granted for the required improvements
becauseof thenatureofthe property with the stipulation that a covenant be required forfuture improvements,
seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
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s*—^NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE -AMENDMENT
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the Planning Commission considered the
request for an amendment to the Heavy Industrial Zone in order to allow food establishments. The
Commission supported the concept and suggested a conditional use permitbe requiredforany proposed
uses. He provided a draftordinanceshowing thechange that would allow these types ofuses. He mentioned
thatthe Heavy Industrial Zonewas intended toreserve largeland areas for industrial users. Some ofthose
industrial users may notconsideran adjacentsmallerretail orfood use tobe compatible with theirbusiness.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthat ifthe Council approves the request, thechange would be
for all Heavy Industrial Zones,not just the Wheeler Road Corridor area .
There was some discussion bythe Council and itwas the consensus that uses other than industrial should
be limited in size and requested staff do some additional research.
STATE BUDGET UPDATE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, providedan article on the state budget and the possible impacts to the
City'sbudget. He mentioned hat the State is fixing their budget problems byreducing the funds returned to
the counties and cities but providing them with additional authority to raise sales tax.
O COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,gave a presentation on the functions of the Community
Development Department.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST .Bi'(l~l Ecfef,Mayor
David E.Fournier,Assistant Finance Director
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