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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 24,2014
Council Present:DickDeane,Bill Ecret, Karen Liebrecht,Jason Avila,Todd Voth,Jon Lane, and DavidCurnel
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Deane.
PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:Dennis Foutain,pastorofthe Moses Lake BaptistChurch, ledthe Councilinthe
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
REMEMBER AMERICA
Dennis Foutain,pastor of the Moses lake BaptistChurch, stated that they hosted Remember America on
Sunday June 22 to honor and thank those whoserve in the community including Council,firstresponders,
etc.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the June 10 meeting were presented for approval.
Davisson Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:Davisson Enterprises has submitted an application to plat 17.74 //<??£<
acres into one lot.The site is located west of Road N and north of Wheeler Road.The area is zoned Heavy
Industrial,whichcorresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designationof Industrial.Adeferral
ofstreetand utility improvementswas also requested. The PlanningCommissionrecommended thatthe final
platbe approved with conditions. Council'sapproval ofthisdecision incorporates and adopts the Findings,
Conclusion and Decision of the Planning Commission.
^_J Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Maior Plat &Findings of Fact:The City of Moses Lake //ot(?
Municipal Services Department submitted an application to subdivide 45.91 acres into3 lots.The site is zone
Public and includes the Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant at 6691 Randolph Road and Grant County
Animal Outreach at 6725 Randolph Road.Thezoning corresponds withthe Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designations of Public Facilities.Deferrals for street and utility improvements were requested,as well as
deviations for map scale,angle of property line intersection,and block length.The Planning Commission
recommended that the preliminary plat be approved with conditions.Council's approval of this decision
incorporates and adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decision of the Planning Commission.
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 CivicCenter. As of June 24, 2014 the Council does approve for
paymentclaims inthe amountof $1,123,585.68;prepaid claims inthe amounts of $63,009.52 and $5,286.44;
claim checks in the amount of $1,639,525.66;and payroll in the amount of $354,109.01.
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
RESERVOIR #7 RAISING PROJECT
The Cityreceived twobids forthe 2014 Reservoir #7 Raising Project. The project includes raising Reservoir
#7,located on Patton Boulevard,to match the overflow elevation of the recently constructed Reservoir #9.O
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid be awarded to T Bailey, Inc. in the amount of $1,035,370,
seconded by Dr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
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/00(jp MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY OVERLAY PROJECT
The City received two bids for the 2014 Municipal Runway Overlay Project.The project includes overlaying
the existing runway with 2" of hot mix asphalt,adding crushed rock to the shoulders,and providing new
pavement marking.
Tom Dent, Airport Commissioner,stated thatthe runways and theoverruns are inpoorcondition even though
volunteers have worked hard to keep them in repair. He mentioned that the Aviation Division thinks highly
of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport because of all the volunteers and the support of the City government.
He informed the Council that the new fuel system operated by Crosswind Aviation is up and running.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the bid be awarded to Granite Construction Co.in the amount of
$226,428,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
//C/£SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM -PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Commission and staff have been working since 2004 on amendments to the existing Shoreline
Master Program in order to comply with new legislation governing shoreline management.The Planning
Commission recommended to the City Council that the Shoreline Master Program be adopted.
The continued public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr. Voth moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Lane,and passed
unanimously.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that the comment period runs through June
30 so Council cannot take formal action until the first meeting in July.The comments from the Department
of Fish and Wildlifewere provided.He statedthatthe Departmentof Ecology has indicated thatthe City's plan
is about 95%complete and the remaining issues are in the setbacks.There are shoreline buffer setback
issues,wetland buffer issues,and dock issues.
Anne Henning,Senior Planner,provided an overview of the Shoreline Master Program.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - AMEND 18.58 -SIGNS - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the sign code to allow an increase in the height of signs in
commercial properties within 1,500'of a Highway 17 interchange.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"was read bytitle
only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/Q3(,ORDINANCE -AMEND 16.48 -FIRE HYDRANTS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the regulations concerning fire hydrants to bring the signage
requirements current with state law.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 16.48ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"FireHydrants"was read f~\
by title only.''
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel,
and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE - AMEND 18.20 -RESIDENTIAL ZONES - 1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the residential setbacks in the R-1 andR-2Zones byreducing
the front and exterior side setbacks to 20'for living space and 15'for porches,covered entries,etc. The
original 25'setback isretained only for garages.The R-3 zone would be changed toclarify that the setback
for theliving spaceis 15'butthesetbackfor the garage is 20'.The interior side setback in the R-1 and R-2
zones would be changed from 7' to 6'.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Zones"was
read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that a study session was held with the
development community togain their input and the information obtained indicated that these changes would
bean option for thedevelopers and not all developers would takeadvantage ofthe reduced setbacks.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret movedthatthe first reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.Vothand
passed with Mr.Deane opposed as he felt larger homes should be constructed on larger lots.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT GRANT -DEPT.OF TRANSPORTATION -AVIATION DIVISION /OOCp
A resolution was presented which acceptsa $215,106.95 grant from the Washington State Department of
TransportationAviation Division for the Municipal Airport Paving Project.
The resolution accepting a grant to the City of Moses Lake from the Washington State Department
Transportation Aviation was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Avila moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Voth, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -DEXTER AND RICHINS
A resolution was presented which accepts a donation of $500 from Marilyn Dexter and Kerri Richins fora
bench to be placed at McCosh Park.
The resolution accepting a donation totaling $500.00 forthe purchase of a park bench from the Moses Lake
Paks Gifts and Memorials Catalog was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PETTY CASH
A resolution was presented which increases the petty cash fund forthe Utility Billing Division from $400 to
$800.
The resolution increasing the petty cash/utility change forthe Utility Billing Department was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -705 D STREET
A resolution was presented which provides forthe abatement of nuisances at 705 DStreet,owned by Grant
Holdings,LLC.
Clair Harden,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning this issue.
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There was no other testimony.The hearing was closed.
The resolution determining that Grant Holdings, LLCis the owner of certain real property within the City;that
a nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted by the City exists on such property; and
directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Voth moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Avila, and passed
unanimously.
/I97 RESOLUTION -NUISANCE ABATEMENT -2118 SPRUCE
A resolution was presented which provides for the abatement of nuisances at 2118 Spruce Street,owned by
Lorance Pence.
Clair Harden,Code Enforcement Officer,was sworn in and provided testimony concerning this issue.
There was no other testimony.The hearing was closed.
The resolution determining that Lorance Pence is the owner of certain real property within the City;that a
nuisance requiring abatement by City forces or forces contracted by the City exists on such property; and
directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Curnel moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Avila, and passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
J/JCp PLATTING DEEMED INSUFFICIENT -HENDRICKSON
Jerry and Gayle Hendrickson submitted a building permitapplication for BatteryOrchard Tract 161 located
at 3820 W.Lakeshore Drive, which is a legally platted parcel.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that property platted years ago was not
required to install municipal improvements that are now required with current plats.In orderto rectify the
deficiencies,staffcannotissuea buildingpermitforimprovements on insufficiently platted propertyunless the
properties are brought into conformancewith the current codes orthe City Council grantsa waiver,deferral,
or deviation from the requirementsto install the deficientplatimprovements. Hementionedthatifthe Council
approvesa waiver ordeferral ofthose requirements,a covenant for future improvementswill be required.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the deferral of the required improvements be granted with the stipulation
that a covenant be required for the improvements in the future,seconded by Dr.Curnel, and passed
unanimously.
//J(s PLATTING DEEMED INSUFFICIENT -SIGNORELLI
Greco Signorelli submitteda building permit application for Lot7, Block 1,Moses lake Industrial Park located
at 3211 Bell Road, which is a legally platted parcel.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that property platted years ago was not
required to install municipal improvements that are now required with currentplats.In orderto rectify the f \
deficiencies,staff cannot issue a building permit for improvements oninsufficiently platted property unless the '
properties are brought into conformance with the currentcodes orthe City Council grantsa waiver,deferral,
ordeviation fromthe requirementsto installthe deficient platimprovements.He mentioned that ifthe Council
approves a waiveror deferral of those requirements,a covenant for future improvements will be required.
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s )Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the deferral of the required improvements be granted with the stipulation
that a covenant be required for the improvements in the future,seconded by Mr.Avila,and passed
unanimously.
SIGN -BOBBETT
Scott Bobbett has requested permission toplacea pole signat318 E.Broadway.The proposed signwould
project over city right-of-way.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthe city has no objection tothe sign.
Mike Garland,representing the property owner,statedthatbecauseoneofthe buildings islocated adjacent
tothe sidewalk and the needforthesigntobeseen from three different streets, the location ofthe signand
its projection over city right-of-way makes its easier forthe driving public to see.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed
unanimously.
LONGVIEW TRACTS -SEWER
Information was provided onthe properties in Longview Tractsthathave notyetconnectedto city sewer.
Thereare 54 properties thathavenotyet connected.Ofthose 54 parcels,17 havenotobtained a permit.
Staffperformed a field surveyonthe 34 properties with permits and found that 11 parcelsshownoevidence
ofsewer main connection,8parcelsshowevidenceofsewer main connection butwerenotinspectedbystaff,
13 parcels are unknown due to lack ofaccess or information,and 4 have connected tosewerand are in
compliance.
K^J Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the difficulty in obtaining information on the
sewerconnections and mentioned that a number of the units are rentals.One of the rental units that is not
compliantcuta holeinthe foundation and duga trenchthroughthe backyardand onto adjoining property for
the sewer. The building was posted as a dangerous building and the occupants were given 24 hours to
vacate.The property owner was notified and has begun the process to connect the home to citysewer.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthecost toconnectto city sewer ranges from $3,000 to$5,000.
He mentioned that the City has offered to finance the connection costs and explained the various options.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that enforcement proceedings be initiated but also provide a 4%annual
interest rate for any 10 year loans and a 6%annual interest rate for any 15 year loans,seconded by Mr.Avila
and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Jackie McWaters, 1018 Columbia,objected to her neighbor storing cars,boat, and other vehicles on the
property behind his that fronts on Ivy.She mentioned that the house is vacant and but he allows people to
livein the garage or ina travel trailer parked on the property.
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GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that thisisan on-going problemand staff has been
tothe site numerous times. Hementioneditis difficult to keep people from living on the proepertyas theywill
move offand then return. He also pointed out that there is no prohibition to parkingvehicles on lotswhere
no one is living.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that staff will continue to monitor the situation.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The City received $476,064.44 in sales tax and $34,621.22 in transient rental income in May.
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Robert Taylor,Finance Director,gave a presentation on the operations of the Finance Department which
includes utilities and IT.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST /)Dick Deane,Mayor
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