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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
I)January 26,2016
Council Present:Todd Voth,Karen Liebrecht,Bill Ecret, David Curnel,Don Myers,MikeNorman, and Ryann
Leonard
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorVoth.
PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:Richard Bisnett, Human Resources Director,led the Council inthe flag salute.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION -None
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
Police Department:Bradley Zook,Police Officer,was introduced tothe Council,and given theoathofoffice.
Community Development:Lori Witters,DepartmentSecretary, was introducedto the Council.
Public Works:Mike Mora,Public Works Superintendent,and Joey Clifner,Mechanic,were introduced tothe
Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes ofthe January 12 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 ona listing which has been made available totheCouncil for approval
M and is retained for public inspection atthe Civic Center.As of January 26,2016 the Council does approve
for payment claims in the amount of $981,625.62;prepaid claims in the amounts of $64,892.09 and
$3,511.28;claim checks in the amount of$1,697,760.63;and payroll in the amount of$390,145.24.
Action Taken:Mr.Curnel moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mrs.Leonard,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
WATER USE EFFICIENCY GOALS
The Municipal Water Law requires municipal water suppliers to publicly establish water use efficiency goals
which should run concurrently with the updates of the Water System Plan.The Water Division has
recommended that the goal for the Moses Lake Water System be to continue to reduce the average annual
consumption per residentialconnection by2% by2022.
The publichearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Curnel,and passed
unanimously.
Mike Mora,Public Works Superintendent,gave some background on the Water System Comprehensive Plan
and the goal of conserving water.The City's goal is to conserve 2%per year for the next 6 years,which is
^J a reasonable goal to accomplish with new technology and user education.
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After some discussion by Council,staff was requested to review the City's current rate structure with the f"^
possibility of changing from the more water used the less is charged to the more water used the more is
charged.
It was pointed out that the water use efficiency goal and the rate structure are different issues and will be
provided to Council separately.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.20 -RESIDENTIAL ZONES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amendsChapter 18.20,Residential Zones,to bringitintocompliancewith
state law regarding the placement of manufactured homes.This amendment would allow manufactured
homes in all residential zones.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that in2004 the legislature passed a bill that
stated that citiescould no longer distinguish between manufactured housing and traditionalstick built housing.
Changes were made to the Single Familyand Two FamilyResidential Zone and the Multi-Family Residential
Zone to allow manufactured homes but they were still prohibited in the Single Family Residential Zone.In
2014 the City's was notified of the non-compliance by the City's insurance carrier.The City has untilMarch
1 to become compliant with the state law.
There was some discussion concerning any requirements that should be placed on manufactured homes in
single family residential zones.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Zones"was
read bytitleonly.Staff was requested to include development standards forthe manufactured homes inthe
Single Family Residential Zone.f"^
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -APPOINTMENT
The Grant County Economic Development Council requested a representative from the City Council to serve
on their board.
Action Taken:Mr.Curnel moved that Mr.Norman be appointed to the Grant County Economic Development
Council,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
WATER/SEWER SERVICE -NAKONECHNYY
Aleksey and Maria Nakonechnyy requested permission to connect Lot 14,Block 2,Lincoln Plat,located at
9126Space Street,to the City's sewersystem withoutannexing the property to the City.The property iswithin
one half mile of the City's limits but it would be impractical to annex since there are additional parcels and
right-of-way between the lot and the City's limits.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request for City services be granted without requiring annexation but
with the stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required,seconded by Mr.Norman,and
passed unanimously.
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PLATTING DEEMED INSUFFICIENT -621 EWING
Fabian Pimentel,submitteda building permitapplication for Lot 35,Block 1,Lakeview Terrace #2, located
at 621 Ewing Place,which isa legally platted parcel,andrequesteda deferral ofthe required improvements.
Gilbert Aivarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that property platted years ago was not
required to install municipal improvements that are now required with current plats.In order to rectify the
deficiencies,staffcannotissue a building permitforimprovementson insufficiently plattedproperty unless the
properties are brought into conformance with the current codes orthe City Council grants a waiver,deferral,
ordeviation from therequirements toinstall the deficient plat improvements.He mentioned thatif theCouncil
approvesa waiver,a covenantfor the additional improvements would be required ofthe owner.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that a covenant be
required for construction of the improvements in the future,seconded by Mr.Curnel,and passed unanimously.
PLATTING DEEMED INSUFFICIENT - 721 IRONWOOD
Michael Fabian submitted a building permit application for Lot 4,North Terrace Addition #3,located at 721
Ironwood,which isa legally platted parcel,and requesteda deferral ofthe required improvements.
Gilbert Aivarado,Community Development Director,mentioned that property platted years ago was not
required to install municipal improvements that are now required with current plats.In order to rectify the
deficiencies,staff cannot issue a building permit for improvements on insufficiently platted property unless the
properties are brought into conformance with the current codes or the City Council grants awaiver,deferral,
or deviation from the requirements to install the deficient plat improvements.He mentioned that if the Council
approves a deferral,a covenant for the additional improvements would be required ofthe owner.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved thattherequestbegranted with thestipulation thata covenant be required
for construction of the improvements in the future,seconded by Mr.Norman,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 7:50 p.m.
ATTEST /)Todd Voth,Mayor
W.Robert Taylor/Finance Director