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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 23,2016
The regular meeting ofthe Moses Lake City Council was called to order at7p.m.by Mayor Voth in the Council
Chambers ofthe Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake,Washington.
Executive SecretarySophiaGuerrerocalled 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.Leonard,and
passed unanimously.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Jordan Russell ledthe Council inthe flagsalute.
SUMMARY REPORTS
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT -COLUMBIA BASIN RIVER DOGS ^^
ACertificate ofAchievement was presented to members of the Columbia Basin River Dogs as the 2016 Babe
RuthLeague -Pacific NW Region2016 Champions.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:None
PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department:Firefighter/Paramedics Simon Rillera and JakeSimpson were introduced to the Council,
took the oath of office, and received their badge of office.
Commendation:Letters of commendation and a Fire Department Challenge Coin werepresentedto Police /£?/j?
Officers Juan Loera,Nick Stewart,Jack Dodson,Fire Captain Dave Holle,and Firefighters Todd Eldred,
Robert Hecker,Patrick Heeren,Brian Russell,Jake Simpson,Brandon Wertman,and Mike Evans for their
actions during a fire on July 3,2016 which required 24fire fighting vehicles and nearly 30 firefighters from the
Cityof Moses Lake and Grant County Fire District #5.
Award:Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,mentioned that John /D/£
Williams,City Manager,was presented a Washington City Manager's Association Program Excellence Award
at the recent Washington CityManager's Association meeting.
Administration:Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,hasbeenappointed /D/S~~
to the Board of the Washington City Manager's Association.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATIONS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:The minutes of the August 9 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
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 Civic Center.As of August 23,2016 the Council does approve for
payment claims in the amount of $337,303.93;prepaid claims in the amounts of $51,683.59,$135,535.50,
and $90,256.04;claim checks in the amount of $3,051,051.80;and payroll in the amount of $370,316.44.
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J0/3 Resolution -Accept Easement -Grant County:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement from
Grant County to allow the Cityto maintain,operate,repair,replace,and read water and sanitary sewer mains
and for testing and flushing private fire hydrants on the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the ConsentAgenda be approved,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
jOtfj ORDINANCE -AMEND 2.44 -PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Anordinancewas presentedwhich amends themake upof the Park and Recreation Commission byproviding
for a youth representative on the Commission.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Park and Recreation
Commission"was read by titleonly.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,gave some background on the
proposed change.
There was discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Norman moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Myers,and passed
unanimously
/0£<P ORDINANCE -AMEND GARBAGE COLLECTION RATES
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An ordinance was presented which will establish four new rates for the replacementof missing or destroyed
carts and increase rates for both commercial and residential accounts.These increases willkeep pace with
the increase in contractor charges and make the fund solvent.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director,explained the increases.
There was discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mrs.Liebrecht moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Norman,and passed
with Mr.Ecret and Mr. Myers opposed.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 8.14 -NUISANCES
Adraftordinance was presented which would require property owners ofvacantlotsto control weeds over
the entire lot and within 20'back of the sidewalk on developed lots.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,statedthatthe proposedchanges
are being presented for consideration bythe Council.
Mark Fancher,301 E.Inglewood,statedthathewas representing property owners about weed control on
large vacant lots and provided information on the cost of controlling the weeds over the entire area of large
lots.
Bob Fancher,6726 N.Frontage Road E.,statedthatthereare 719 acresofundeveloped land in the City,
much of which cannot be mowed because of the terrain,rocks,etc. and disturbing the ground will only
increase the amount ofweeds. He mentioned thatitcosts over$100,000 now to control weeds on their
vacant property andadditional requirements would only increase the cost.
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After considerable discussion it wastheconsensusofthe Council thata field trip be scheduled to view the
weed problem.
ORDINANCE - AMEND 17.06 -DEFINITIONS
An ordinance was presented which would add the definitions of "cul-de-sac"and "cul-de-sac bulb"to Chapter
17.06,Definitions.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the reasons for adding the definitions.
ORDINANCE - AMEND 17.24 -IMPROVEMENTS
An ordinance was presented which would consolidate the conditions for City participation for water,sewer,
stormwater,and street improvements,and establishes the conditions when a cul-de-sac street may be
approved and a temporary cul-de-sac bulb would be allowed.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the proposed changes to Chapter 17.24,Improvements.
There was some discussion by the Council.
BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -SAGEBRUSH HOLDING //p^yj
Lee Gerber,Sagebrush Holding,LLC,requested the reconsideration of aprevious Council action allowing him
to build on unplatted property but requiring acovenant insuring future infrastructure abutting the site located
at 1671 South Frontage Road.Mr.Gerber is requesting that the requirement for a covenant be removed.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,gave the background on the site
and mentioned that a previous development was allowed but no covenant was required.
There was some discussion and it wasthe consensus oftheCouncil that therequirement for a covenant be
eliminated.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe requirement for a covenant bewaived andtheoriginal resolution be
amended,seconded by Mrs.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY - MOLITOR
Aresolution was presented which would allow Tim and Sarah Molitor toconstruct a single family dwelling at
3921W.PeninsulaDrive,which is currently unplatted.The Molitors haveagreed tobeginthe platting process.
The resolution allowing Tim andSarah Molitor tobuild on unplatted property owned by Molitor Holdings,LLC
was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,provided background information
on the request.
Tim Molitor,4239 Edwards Drive,stated that they would liketo begin building priorto the final plat being
accepted.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Norman, and passed
unanimously.
POLICE VEHICLES
Kevin Fuhr, Police Chief,requested authorization to purchase two Police vehicles through the Municipal
Lease/Purchase Agreementwith Umpqua Equipment Leasing &Finance.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that staff be authorized to purchase the two Police vehicles,seconded
by Mr.Myers,and passed unanimously.
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/OS3~WINONA LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS
The City received four bids for the Winona Lift Station 2016 project. This projects includes updating,
modifying,and improving the Winona LiftStation.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthat the upgrades tothe lift station will reducethe maintenance
required on this older facility.
Action Taken:Mrs.Leonard moved that the bid be awarded to Culbert Construction,Inc. In the amount of
$224,037.41,seconded by Mr.Norman, and passed unanimously.
Ijfrb PLATTING DEEMED INSUFFICIENT -1140 W.BROADWAY
Bill Conley requested permission toconstructthree storage unitson property locatedat 1140W.Broadway.
The site does not meet current development standards.Ifthe Council approves the request,a covenant for
future improvements on the property should be required.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,DeputyCity Manager, mentioned that propertyplatted
years ago was not required to install municipal improvements that are now required with current plats. In
order to rectifythe deficiencies, staff cannot issue a building permitfor improvements on insufficiently platted
propertyunless the propertiesare broughtintoconformance with the current codes orthe City Councilgrants
a waiver,deferral, ordeviation fromthe requirements toinstallthe deficient platimprovements.He mentioned
that ifthe Council approves a waiver, a covenant for the additional improvements would be required of the
owner.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request be granted withthe stipulation that a covenant be required
for construction of the improvements inthe future,seconded by Mr.Voth, and passed unanimously.
^Tf\COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES -MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager,stated that the Draft Municipal
Services Agreement between the City and the Colville Confederated Tribes will cover the services to be
provided to the Tribal Trust Land located on Wanapum Drive.This agreementwill cover water,sewer,fire,
emergency,and police services,and a mechanism to fund those services.
There was some discussion bythe Council.
}09S^2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -AMENDMENTS -REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director, Deputy City Manager,stated that the City is requesting
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to redesignate property adjacent to the MunicipalAirport.The
redesignation wouldallowthe propertyto be used forairportoperations. The deadline tosubmitamendments
tothe Comprehensive Planwas March31and staffisrequesting direction fromCouncil onwhether or notto
proceed with thisamendment or includeit in the nextamendment cycle.
There as discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mrs. Leonard moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Norman, and passed
unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that meetings have taken place with the Building Official and
the property owners concerning the driveway issue on Central Drive.It is proposed to amend the Municipal
Codeto allow forthe additional driveway while still protecting the integrity ofthe rest ofCentral Drive.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS -None
EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
ADJOURNMENT:The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m
ATTEST Todd Voth,Mayor
Robert Taylor,Finance Director
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