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M MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 10,2013
Council Present:Bill Ecret,DickDeane, Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,and David Curnel,and Jon
Lane Absent:Brent Reese
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Ecret.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Ecretledthe Council inthe pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the November 26 meeting were presented forapproval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified bythe
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 atthe Civic Center.As
of December 10, 2013 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$1,087,971.11;prepaid claims in the amountsof $7,765.66,$180,542.47,and $25,737.40;claim
checks inthe amount of $1,229,307.81;and payroll inthe amount of $314,314.85.
t)AcceptWork -2013 Sewer Main Project:POW Contracting,Inc.has completed work on the 2013
^~"^Sewer Main Project.The work should be accepted and the 60 day lien period entered into.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr.
Curnel,and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE -2013 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS -1st READING/PUBLIC
HEARING
An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments.The
amendments include replacement ofthe existingVision Statementwritten in 1995with a newVision
Statement developed through surveys and multiple public meetings and an update to the
Transportation Element to match the updated Transportation Improvement Program adopted by
the Council in 2013.
The ordinance adopting the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the proposed amendments.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr. Curnel, and
passed unanimously.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Avila,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SONICO ANNEXATION -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the ordinance annexing approximately 61.5 acres
located adjacent to Patton Boulevard north of 22nd Avenue and south of Randolph Road. The
amendment corrects the zoning designations of the property.
The ordinance amending Ordinance No.2695 annexing property commonly known as the Sonico
Annexation to the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the
corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the original ordinance zoned the
entire annexed property as industrial but there are residential and commercial areas.The
proposed ordinance establishes the correct zoning designations.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on
a single reading,seconded by Mr. Avila,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 2013 BUDGET -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the budget for 2013.
The ordinance amending the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2013
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CASCADE AGRONOMICS
Cascade Agronomics requested permission to place a commercial mobile office on unplatted
property,described as Tax#12896,ownedby Hansen Industries,Inc.The property is 152 acres
in size and is located at 2626 Road N NE.Cascade Agronomics leases a one acre parcel within
the larger 152 acre parcel.
The resolution allowing Cascade Agronomics to build on unplatted property owned by Hansen
Industries,Inc.was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,mentionedthatthereisno requirement to plat
inthe resolution because that would require platting the entire 152 acre parcelto accommodate
the development of one acre.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that any additional improvement ^mt^
onthe property would haveto meet city requirements current atthe timeof development.f)
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
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REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
STORMWATER RETROFIT.SITE A PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2014Stormwater Retrofit,Site AProject.This
project includes construction ofa bio-filtration swale westofthe railroad onEastBroadway Avenue,
construction of stormwater mains and appurtenances in East Broadway Avenue and East Third
Avenue,abandonment of existing dryweils,and reconstruction of an existing outfall structure on
Sage Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUEST FOR CITY SERVICES -BROTHERTON
Jerome Brotherton requested permissionto connect the proposed Brotherton Short Plat at 3021
Westshore Drive tothe City'swater and sewer system without annexing the property. The property
is within the UGA but is more than one-half mile from the City limits.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that an Extra
Territorial Utility Agreement be required,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
£ATTEST //Bill Ecret, Mayor
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