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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
March 22,2016
The regular meeting ofthe Moses Lake City Council was called toorder at7p.m.by Mayor Voth in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center,401 S.Balsam,Moses Lake,Washington.
Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll.The following were:
Present:Mayor Todd Voth,Deputy Mayor Karen Liebrecht,and Council members Bill Ecret,Don Myers,Mike
Norman,and Ryann Leonard
Absent:Council member David Curnel
Action Taken:Mr.Norman moved to excuse Mr.Curnel from the meeting,seconded by Mrs.Ryan,and
passed unanimously.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Alexis Sandmann,Moses Lake High School Girls Basketball Team, ledthe
Council in the flag salute.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS -None
MAYOR'S REPORTS
RESOLUTION -RENAME HIGHWAY 395
Aresolution was presented which supported the request to name U.S.Highway 395 after Thomas Stephen
Foley.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mrs.Leonard,and passed
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation recognizing the Moses Lake High School Girls Basketball Team and Coaches for an
outstanding season was readand presented by Deputy Mayor Liebrecht.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:None
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS
AMEND 18.50 - RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BUSINESSES
Gary Goodwin,owner of property in the 100 Block W.Third Avenue,stated that the property has been vacantforoverayearandhehasreceivedinquiresfromamarijuanaretailbusinesstorentthespace.He requested
a reduction from the1,000 foot buffer required ofmarijuana businesses from certain entities to 100'in order
to rent his property to this entity.
Lisa Boorman,Red Door Cafe and Red Door,202 &206 W.Third Avenue,stated thatshewasopposed to
a marijuana business in the downtown area.
Janeen Wagner,102 W/w.Third,operates a children store with a play area,stated that shewas opposed to
a marijuana business inthe vicinity.
There was some discussion bythe Council but notactionwas taken.
VETERAN'S LISTENING SESSION
Elisia Dalluge,211 E.7th Avenue,#18,encouraged people to attend the Veterans Listening Session hosted
by Congressman Newhouse on March 29,2016 from 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.atthe Moses Lake Civic Center
Auditorium.
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CITY COUNCILMINUTES March 22, 2016
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the March 8 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,certified as required by
RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval
and is retained for public inspection at the Civic Center.As of March 22,2016 the Council does approve for
payment claims inthe amount of $507,498.56;prepaid claims inthe amounts of $72,242.40 and $15,398.05;
claim checks in the amount of $1,096,193.26;and payroll in the amount of $303,800.50.
/D/3 Resolution -Accept Easement-Big Bend Center Commercial Binding Site Plan.1s'Amendment:Aresolution
was presented which accepts a utility access easement from Harlan and Maxine Douglass for Parcels J, N,
and O of the Big Bend Center Commercial Binding Site Plan,1st Amendment.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Norman,and
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
/0<?7 ORDINANCE -VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY -GTA
An ordinancewas presented which vacates and relocates a portionof the alley between Lot8 revised and Lot
13 revised,Block 8,Neppel Plat. A municipal and public utilityeasement will be retained over the vacated
portion of the alley.
The ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained the process and the fact that the City has
requested one half the appraised value of the vacated property.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public hearing was closed.
/OCT<?ORDINANCE -ANNEXATION -NORTHWEST UNITED PROPERTIES
An ordinance was presented which annexes the property located at 11676 NE Kittleson Road and owned by
Northwest United Properties.The property is proposed to be zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.
The ordinance annexing property commonly known as the Northwest United Properties annexation,subject
to assumption of indebtedness,and adopting pre-annexation zoning controls for such property, 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.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public hearing was closed.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Leonard,and passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
//£(?ORDINANCE -REPEAL LAKE VUE PURD
An ordinance was presented which repeals the ordinance creating the Lake Vue Planned Unit Residential
Development.This proposed PURD is located on Marina Drive. No development has taken place within the
required 3 year time period and the ordinance creating the PURD needs to be repealed.
The ordinance repealing Ordinance 2432 creating the LakeVue Planned Unit Residential Developmentwas
read by title only.
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/OV^ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.12 -WATER,SEWER AND STORMWATER RATES
An ordinance was presented which increases the water,sewer and stormwater rates by the All West Coast
All Urban CPI figure which is 1.8%.All increases are rounded off tothe nearest $.05 increment.
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director,explained the process for increasing the rates.
/£££RESOLUTION - SPRING FESTIVAL
Aresolution was presented regarding the Spring Festival to be held on May 26 -29,2016.
The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 26, 27, 28,and 29,2016 was read
by title only.
Melinda Henry,429 W.Ridge Road,stated that the hours for the beer garden will be shorter than last year
and wine will also be offered.
Dale Roth,5838 Ridgeview,stated that this is the 36'"year for the Spring Festival and it brings family and fun
to the area.
Jasmyne DeBeaumont,3251 Road 0.5 SE,stated that this event requires agreat deal of time and effort and
many people from allover attend the Festival.
Sean Sallis,538 Clark,stated that this event is supported by the downtown businesses and there were 88
teams for the 3 on 3 tournament last year.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that theresolution beadopted and theCity Manager beauthorized to sign
the Hold Harmless Agreement,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
//c^5"BALLFIELD LIGHTING
Spencer Grigg Parks and Recreation Director,stated that staff is investigating the possibility of applying foragrantfromtheYouthAthleticFacilitiesGrantprogramthroughtheRecreationCommunicationOrganization
for ballfield lighting improvements.The grant is a 50%match and the grant deadline is May 2.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that staff proceed with the grant
application.
DIVISION STREET
Shawn O'Brien,City Engineer,stated that staff has been studying the possibility of changing Division Street
from 4 lanes to 3 lanes with bike lanes.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS -none
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
ATTEST /)Todd Vo^n-Mayor
W.Robert Taylor, Fin