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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 10,2012
Council Present:BillEcret,Dick Deane,Karen Liebrecht,David Curnel,Brent Reese,Jason Avila,and Jon
Lane
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mr.Reese led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the June 26 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, certifiedas required by
RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the Council forapproval
and is retained for publicinspection at the CivicCenter. As of July 10,2012 the Council does approve for
payment claims inthe amount of $1,299,552.89; prepaidclaims inthe amounts of $39,952.52, $31,359.36,
$4,482.92,and $14,169.64;claim checks in the amount of $1,115,965.50;and payroll in the amounts of
$4,317.78 and $378,081.67.
Accept Work -Civic Center Proiect:Team Construction has completed work on the Moses Lake Civic Center /O/f
Project.The punch listhas been completed and warranty items are being addressed. The work should be
accepted and the 60 day lien period entered into.
^—^International Paper Final Major Plat and Findings of Fact:International Paper submitted afinal major plat of //£)(*
17.96 acres located at 13594 Wheeler Road.The site is zoned Heavy Industrial and is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial.Findings of Fact were also presented for
acceptance.
Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program -SetDate for Public Hearing:A public hearing was set //7 7
forAugust 14 to consider the Six Year Street Transportation Improvement Program.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the ConsentAgenda be approved,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION -ABANDON EASEMENT -BISNETT
A resolution was presented whichabandons the 5'public utility easement onthe east side of Lot1,Block3,
Woodcrest Major Plat located at 613 Torrey Pines Drive.
The resolution authorizing abandonment of an easementwas read by titleonly.
i\^_J Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that when property is platted there is typically
provided aneasement along all property lines.The City does notallow anybuilding in aneasement. There
are no utilities in the easement requested to be abandoned.
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There was some discussion by the Council and staffwas directed to proceedwith abandoning the remainder
ofthis easement in Block 3,Woodcrest Major Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
//Ab ~rf RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -MOSES LAKE INDUSTRIES
A resolution was presented which would allow Moses Lake Industries to constructa buildingat 8284 Randolph
Road on unplatted property with the stipulation that the property be platted within one year.
The resolution allowing Moses Lake Industries to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that the building to be constructed is a
storage facility and willnot require any city services.He mentioned that the cost of plattingwill exceed the
cost ofconstructing the building.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Council could allowthe construction on unplatted property,
withoutthe requirement to platwithin one year,since no additional utilitieswillbe required andto be consistent
with other decisions made under similar circumstances.
There was some discussion and it was pointed out that any further construction on the site would also trigger
the requirement to plat and so the Council could again review the site and determine whether plattingwould
be appropriate.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe resolution beamended to removethe requirement to plat within oneyearandtheresolutionbeadopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.^""""N
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
/0<f£GRANT COUNTY SKILL CENTER APPEAL -FINDINGS OF FACT
The Community Development Department received an appeal with regard to the Planning Commission's
decision to approve the Grant County Skill Center.The appeal was timely filed and considered complete.
The Council,after considering the record established by the Planning Commission and the merits of the
appeal,affirmed the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Grant County Skill Center site plan
and landscape plan.The Findings of Fact in support of the Council's decision were presented.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Findings of Fact be approved,seconded by Dr. Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
HP WORK OFF HOURS -STREET DIVISION
The City's Street Division requested permission to start work at 4 a.m.to clean the catch basins,manholes,
and mains in a portion of the downtown area.This will help complete the work when there is less traffic
congestion.The late night work would be from July 23 to August 10.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that all residents within a block radius of the work will be
notified of the late night work and provided with information on where to file any complaints.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to begin work early be granted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and
passed unanimously.
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REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
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The Police Department requested the use of Sinkiuse Square and the closure ofThird Avenue from
Beech Street to Ash Street on August 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. in honor of National NightOut. The Police
employees plan to have a barbeque and live music at Sinkiuse Square and informational booths
on Third Avenue.
Dean Mitchell,Police Chief,stated that National Night Out is designed to heighten awareness of
crime prevention and to generate community support and participation inlocal anti-crime programs.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AUDIT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated that the State Auditors have completed their audit and the report
is on the City's website.He mentioned that the auditors congratulated the Cityfor having no findings over the
past 10 years.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The Building Activity Report for June was presented.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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