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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 9,2016
Council Present: Todd Voth,Karen Liebrecht,Bill Ecret,David Curnel,Don Myers,Mike Norman,and Ryann
Leonard
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by MayorVoth.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Chris Mortensen,Firefighter, led the Council inthe flag salute.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION -None
PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
Community Development Department: TinaJewell, Code EnforcementOfficer,was introduced tothe Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the January 26 meeting were presented for approval.
Approval of Claims.Prepaid Claims.Checks,and Payroll:Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance
Director as required byRCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursementclaims,certified as required by
RCW 42.24.090,have been recordedona listing which has been made available tothe Council forapproval
and is retained forpublic inspection atthe Civic Center. Asof February 9,2016 the Council does approvefor
payment claims in the amountof$1,130,600.63;prepaid claims in the amountof$19,586.77;claim checks
inthe amount of $1,120,145.71;and payroll inthe amounts of $308,142.30 and $2,533.68.
Lakeview Park Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:The Municipal Services Department has submitted an //o?£,
applicationfora one-lot preliminary platof3.56 acres.The site isthe existing LakeviewPark at 840 S. Clover
I l Drive.The site is zoned Public, which corresponds to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of
^^Public Facilities.The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary plat be approved with
conditions.
Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan -Set Public Hearing:Staff requested approval to seta public /&&/
hearing on February 23 to considerthe 2016 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive and Open Space Plan.
MLMC Chapter 6.07 - Chickens- Set Public Hearing:Staffrequested approval to set a public hearing on //^£>
February 23 to consider a proposed ordinance that would permit the keeping of chickens in the residential
zones.
MLMC Chapter 18.20 -Residential Zones -Set Public Hearing:Staff requested approval to seta public /O^Y
hearing on February 23 to consider a proposed ordinance that would permit manufactured homes in all
residential zones.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Norman,and
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE-AMEND 18.40-INDUSTRIAL ZONES -PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which would allow surface mining in the heavy industrial zone as a conditional
use permit.
The ordinance was read by title only.
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The public hearing was opened.There were no comments./~N
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Myers, and passed
unanimously.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,explained that surface mining would be allowed as a
conditional use and that violations of the regulations would be dealt with by Code Enforcement.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
//6>A WATER USE EFFICIENCY GOALS
The Municipal Water Lawrequires municipal watersuppliersto publicly establishwateruse efficiencygoals
which should runconcurrentlywiththe updatesofthe Water System Plan.The proposed goal fromthe Water
Division is to reduce the average annual consumption per residential connection by 2% by 2022.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that a goal is set every six years and the previous goalwas
the same 2% reductionwhich was met by education, the use of more efficient appliances by the public,and
increased rates.The same goal of reducing consumption by 2% is recommended forthe next six years and
should be easily accomplished through the same efforts.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Norman moved that the goal ofreducing the average annual consumption per residential ^""^
connection by 2% by 2022 be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
)12 I CASCADE PARK RESTROOM
Staffrequested directionon the replacement ofthe day use restroom at Cascade Parkthat received extensive
fire damage due to arson.Staff recommended that a CXT pre-fabricated concrete restroom be used.This
type of construction has a usable lifeof at least double any other options and is virtually fire proof.
John Williams, City Manager, pointed out that the funds to replace the restroom come from the rental from
the cell towers and there is sufficient monies in the fund to coverthe cost.
Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,stated that the CXT restrooms are concrete and almost
indestructible.The sinks and toilets are constructed as partof the building and are very difficultto damage.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthe replacement ofthe restroom will also include platting
the propertyand connecting Cascade Parkto City sewer, includingthe campground. The entire projectof
demolition of the existing building,construction of the new restroom, and extension of sewer from Crestview
will cost approximately $450,000.
There wasconsiderable discussion bythe Counciland staff was requested to providea reporton the revenue
from the cell tower rentals and how those funds have been expended.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved thatstaff be authorized to proceed with the replacement ofthe restroom
at Cascade Park with a CXT pre-fabricated concrete restroom,seconded by Mr.Myers, and passed
unanimously.
/0&4 RESOLUTION -WINCO BINDING SITE PLAN -APPEAL f*)
In Julythe Cityreceived an applicationfromWinco Foods foran amendmenttothe BigBend BindingSite Plan
inorder to segregate three parcels,one of which was fora proposed Winco Foods store. In November the
City received an appeal of the Big Bend Binding Site Plan approval. The Planning Commission heard the
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appeal and provided their Findings ofFact,Conclusions ofLaw,and Final Decision on the SEPA appeal and
a recommended decision ontheappeal ofthe Big Bend Binding Site Plan Amendment.Staff recommended
that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's recommended decision to deny theAppellant's appeal
of the Big Bend Binding Site Plan.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.and the Council met in a 30 minute executive session with
the City Attorney to discuss litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1).The executive session was adjourned at8:07
p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.
The resolution adopting the City of Moses lake Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law in Appeal Nos.15-01 and 15-02 and denying appeal 15.02 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Norman,and passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS -NON-AGENDA ITEMS
DONATION
Nathaniel Strom,Moses Lake Adult Hockey Association,thanked the Council for the useofthe ice skating
rink for theirtournament and presented commemorative hockey puckstoeach City Council member.He
mentioned that all proceeds from the tournament and the beer garden will be donated to the Parks and
Recreation Department for the ice rink.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
TRAILS
Dr.Curnel suggested that a trail be named after Joe Rogers, who recently passed away, as he was very
involved in the Trails Planning Team for many years.
It was pointed out that the Parks and Recreation Commission are charged with naming City facilities and it
was the consensus ofCouncilto request the Commission to review the suggestion of naming a trailafter Joe
Rogers.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the Council adjourn to an 5 minute executive session with the City
Attorney under RCW 42.30.140(2)to evaluate a complaint against a public official,seconded by Mr.Myers,
and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.
The executive session was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
ATTEST
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