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Council Present: Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Lee Blackwell, Chris Blessing,and LarryTracy Absent:Bob
Chapman and Wayne Rimple
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the January 11 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certifiedby the Finance Director as requiredby RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090, have been recordedon a listing whichhas
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Counciland noted upon said listforthe
Council meetingof January 25,2000 for the fundslisted belowareapproved intheamountof $381,360.03.
GENERAL FUND $56,623.47 WATER/SEWER LEASES 911.20
STREET 25,754.96 SANITATION FUND 7,594.61
EQUIPMENT LEASES 4,653.01 AIRPORT 73.00
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 44,716.89 UNEMPL COMP INSURANCE 375.00
1998 REFUNDING GOB 33,103.75 SELF-INSURANCE 3,990.61
STREET IMPROVEMENT 3,450.01 CENTRAL SERVICES 7,401.01
WATER/SEWER FUND 86,458.97 EQUIP RENTAL 35,101.34
1992 BOND FUND 53,971.25 BUILD MAINTENANCE 8,552.96
1994 BOND FUND 5,187.50 FIREMANS PENSION 91.00
W/S CONSTRUCTION 3,349.49 TOTAL $381,360.03
PrepaidClaims:Prepaidclaimsapproved bythe CityManageraccordingtothe process established by Moses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policyapproved by the City Council have been re
corded on a listingwhich has been made availableto the City Council.The claims listed below are approved
in the amount of $48.70 for all funds.
GENERAL $42.23
STREET 6.47
TOTAL 48.70
Claim Checks:Checks 3030 through 3287 issued on January 12,1000through January 21,2000 were ap
proved for payment at the Council meeting held on January 25, 2000 in the total amount of $888,938.34.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 21,2000 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 13320 through 13478 inthe
amount of$54,840.52.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Finance Department -Ronald Cone,Finance Director,and Roxanne Reindl,Accountant,have earned their
CPA certificates.
Parks and Recreation Department:Susan Schwiesow,Parkand Recreation Supervisor,received an award
as a graduate of the two-year National Recreation Park Association Pacific Marketing and Revenue
Resource Management School.Also,at the annual National Recreation Park Association conference she
was named Young Recreation Professional-of-the-Year.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Havden Campus 4th Addition Preliminary Plat:The Council should set February 8as the date to consider
the Hayden Campus 4th Addition Preliminary Plat.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
RESERVOIR PAINTING PROJECT -2000
The reservoir paintingprojectis forthe paintingof the exteriors of Reservoirs 1,2,and 3.Staff requested
authorization to awardthe bidon the Reservoir Painting Projectto Thomas Steenmeyer.'.n 4 '-
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bid for the Reservoir Painting Project be awarded to Thomas ^)QU"
Steenmeyer,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously.
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SIGNAL COORDINATION PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to award the bid on the Signal Coordination Project to the only bidder,
Spectrum.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bid forthe SignalCoordination Projectbe awarded to Spectrum,
seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
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LindaBurns,GrantTransit Authority,submitted a mapshowingthe locationon FourthAvenue that the GTA
would like to use for their transfer location.
Ms.Burns explained thattheGTA ischanging from oneroutethatcirculates through MosesLakeeveryhour
to six routes with a central transfer station. She is requesting that the five parking spaces on 4th Avenue
near Alder Street be designatedforbus parking.Thisisa temporary measure as GTA is pursuing funds
which will enable itto purchase a permanent location fora transfer station.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Blessingmovedthat the request fora transfer station on 4th Avenue be granted forone
year,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -2ND READING
Anordinance was presented which establishes the reimbursement due the city for the installation ofthe
sewer line on a portion of Block Street.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Connections"was read by titleonly.
ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Tracy,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER/SEWER RATES -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which corrects an oversight related to the water service termination
procedures.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be passed on a single
reading,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMEND ADDRESSING AND STREET NAMES -1st READING
Anordinance was presented which reverses the namechange ofBelmontAvenue to Yonezawa Boulevard.
The ordinance also establishesthatthe new street to be constructed between Division Streetand Highway
17 will be named Yonezawa Boulevard.
Theordinanceamending Chapter 12.32ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Addressingand Street
Names"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey, and passed with Mr.Blessing opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
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Staffrequested authorizationtocallforbidsforthree trucks-a smallextended cab pickup;a 3/4tonregular
pickup;and a heavy duty 1 ton truck.
Action Taken:Mr. Blackwell moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
MOSES LAKE STATE PARK
At the direction of the Council,the Parks and Recreation Commission has submitted additional names for
the State Park.The Commission felt that Pioneer Park is the most favored name among community
members.
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Mr.Pearce stated that the Boy Scout Troop in attendance has also suggested the State Park be renamed
Kowalchina Park in honor ofthe Indian tribe that inhabited this area.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had received a callwith the suggestion of Oasis Park.
Mr.Blessing stated that he had been contacted by a memberofthe community with the suggestion that the
park be renamed to Burress Park.
LarryDennis, Parks and Recreation Commission,stated that Moses Lake as a community is looking to the
future.The Commission also feels that the past should be preserved.One way to preserve the past is to
name a park to honor those persons who had the foresight to help create a park in this area.The park
would honor not just the people who donated the land but the pioneering spirit which made it possible.
Renaming the State Park to Pioneer Park would accomplish that.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and it was felt that,because of the missing Council
members,no name would receive a majority vote.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that this item be tabled until the February 22 meeting,seconded by Mr.
Tracy, and passed with Mr.Blackwell opposed.
BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK NORTH II FINAL PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a final plat for the Broadway Business Park
North II MajorPlatlocated on East Broadway.The subdivision will be served with city water and sanitary
sewer.Streetand utilityimprovements havebeenconstructed and currently servethe proposed subdivision.
The Planning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved with the stipulation that the
comments from the City Engineer be addressed.
Chris Blessing declared an appearance offairness concern and exited the room.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Broadway Business Park North II Final Platbe approved withthe
stipulationthat theCity Engineer's comments be addressed and the Findingsof Factbe accepted,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
FERGUSON PRELIMINARY PLAT
PhilBloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminaryplatfora 24 lotmajor plat.The
,"^.area iszoned R-1,Single Family Residential.The subdivision will be servedwith new street,utility,and
V_/storm water controlinfrastructure.The developer has agreed to extend QuintanillaDriveto provide access
to the landlocked property behind this plat.In exchange for the subsequent loss of a lot in this plat, the
developer has requested that he not be required to improve the extension of Quintanilla Drive.Several
variances were also requested to the lotdesign standards.The Planning Commission recommended that
the preliminary platbe approved with the stipulationthat Quintanilla Drivebe extended through the platat
no cost to the developer,the variance to the lot design standards be granted for Lot 1, Block 1; Lots 5, 6,
and 7, Block 2,Lots 1, 2, 3, and 13, Block 3, and the comments ofthe City Engineer be addressed.
Chris Blessing declared an appearance of fairness concern and exited the room.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the extension of Quintanilla Drive was
discussed at the Planning Commission meeting and the developer was in agreement with the need to
provide access to the adjacent property.
There was considerable discussion by the Council concerning the variances and the developer's request
not to be required to construct Quintanilla Drive.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the variances for lot design standards be granted,the Ferguson
Preliminary Plat be approved,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed
unanimously.
Dr.Covey pointed out that no variance was granted forthe construction ofQuintanilla Drive;therefore the
developer will be required to construct the street.
SAGE VISTA PRELIMINARY PLATA/ARIANCES
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary plat for a 39 lot major plat on
approximately 12 acres.The proposed platwillbe served with city water and sanitary sewer.New street,
utility,and storm water control infrastructure,constructed to city standards,will be required to serve the
proposed subdivision.
The proponent is asking for variances for the following:
1.Variance to the maximum 3:1 lot depth to width ratio for Lots 1.1,12,and 15 of Block 2 due to the
topography of the site.
2.Variance to construct a temporary cul-de-sac at the west end ofVirginia Street.The owner will
provide a covenant for future construction ifthe street is not extended in five years.
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3. Variance to add curb and sidewalk tothe south sideofValley Road.The existing roadis paved with
an asphalt gutter and bike path.
4.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the north side of Valley Road.
5.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive.
The Planning Commission recommended that the variance to the maximum 3:1 lot depth to width ratiofor
Lots 11,12,and 15 of Block2 be granted;the variance to construct a temporary cul-de-sac atthe westend
ofVirginia Street be granted with the stipulation that a covenant be provided for the improvements to the ^^
cul-de-sac within 5 years from the date the street improvements are accepted by the Council; that the ()
variance forcurb and sidewalk on the south side of Valley Road be granted; that the variance to construct
sidewalk on the north side ofValley Road be granted; and that the developer be given two years after the
improvements on Paxson Driveare accepted by the Councilto installsidewalk on the east side of Paxson
Drive.
The Commission also discussed the request of the Parks and Recreation Commission for approximately
6 acres of park property in this area. The Commission recommended that the developer be required to
participate in the cost of developing a park forthis area.
The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminaryplatbe approved.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and
passed unanimously.
Chris Blessing declared an appearance of fairness concern and exited the room.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that a 6 acre park is proposed for this area
and pointed out the need for an equitable formula throughout the service area to provide funds for
acquisition and development.The staffconsidered the cost ofthe park and the number oflots, and came
up with a cost of$278 per lot.There was a letter from Dennis Murphy,Vice Present of Hayden Homes,
which objected to the cost and recommended that itbe reduced to $100 to $175 perlot. He pointedout that
the park shown on the submitted map is not inits final location. Itwas simply included to provide the Council
with the amount of property being requested in relation to the area that will be served by the park. He
mentioned that Mr.Chapman had requested that covenants be provided forthe construction ofsidewalkon
the east side of Paxson Drive and on Valley Road. He pointed out that the Planning Commission had
requested that sidewalks beconstructed on Paxson Drive within two years ofthe completion ofthe Sage ^>^
Vista development andthatthereis currently a bike path on Valley Road.(\
There was some discussion by the Council.
Dick Deane,Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman,stated thatthe Commission is in favor ofa park
within one half mile ofeach residence and that children should not be crossing a major arterial to access
the park. He pointed out that the park is proposed to be developed within the next two to three years.
Bob Fancher,developer,stated that he is not opposedto parks but was againstthe entire cost being borne
by the developer.
Larry Peterson,property owner inthe area,commendedthe Parks and Recreation Commission and the city
for the parks but he was concerned about the increasing costs applied to a development.He mentioned
thatthe park costs are nota plat specific costsuch as utilities or streetsand hewasconcerned about impact
fees for amenities outside of a project.
Mr. Bloom stated that the owners are not opposed to participating in a park in this area butwas concerned
aboutthe cost per lotas he feltthe park development costswere on the high side. He pointed outthatthere
are three parks within one half to three quarters of a mile of this site.The developer had not really
considered this park as having ballfields and soccer fields because of those in the existing parks.He felt
that with soccer fields and ballfields at this park people from outside the area would be using the park and
a cost formula should recognize that.
Mr.Tracy wanted to know ifthe city has a plan for parks in the future.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city has a Comprehensive Plan for parks but there are
no specific sites forfuture parks. He mentioned that thecitywould bearthe costassessed forthedeveloped __
lots in the area.f)
Mr.Alvarado mentionedthatthe park comprehensive plan does indicate a deficiency of park facilities inthis
area.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the preliminary plat and the following variances be approved:
1.Variance to the maximum 3:1 lot depth to width ratio for Lots 11,12,and 15 of Block 2 due to the
topography of the site.
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2.Variance to construct a temporary cul-de-sac at the west end of Virginia Street with the stipulation
that the owner provide a covenant for future construction if the street is not extended within five
years.
3.Variance to the requirement to construct curb and sidewalk on the south side of Valley Road since
there is an existing asphalt gutter and bike path.
4.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the north side of Valley Road.
5.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive with the
stipulation that the developer construct the sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive within two
years of the Council accepting the improvements to Paxson Drive.
an assessment of $200 per lot forthe park be imposed,the comments of the City Engineer be addressed,
and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Tracy and failedwith Mr.Tracy,Mr.Blackwell, and
Mr.Pearce in favor and Dr.Covey opposed.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the preliminary platand the following variances be approved:
1.Variance to the maximum 3:1 lot depth to width ratio for Lots 11,12,and 15 of Block 2 due to the
topography ofthe site.
2.Variance to construct a temporary cul-de-sac at the west end ofVirginia Street with the stipulation
that the owner provide a covenant for future construction if the street is not extended within five
years.
3.Variance to the requirement to construct curb and sidewalk on the south side of Valley Road since
there is an existing asphalt gutter and bike path.
4.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the north side of Valley Road.
5.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive with the
stipulation that the developer construct the sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive within two
years ofthe Council accepting the improvements to Paxson Drive.
an assessmentof $279 per lot forthe park be imposed,the comments of the City Engineer be addressed,
and the Findings of Fact be accepted.
The motion died for lack ofa second.
There was some additionaldiscussion by the Council concerning the amount each lotshould be charged.
Itwas pointed outthat the city willbe paying the majority of the cost for the park up front since the city will
not receive any funds until the vacant property is developed.It was also pointed out that the per lot
assessment applies to every developed lot in this area, but that the city will have to absorb that cost.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the preliminary platand the following variances be approved:
1.Variance to the maximum 3:1 lotdepth to width ratio for Lots 11,12,and 15 of Block 2 due to the
topography of the site.
2. Variance to construct a temporary cul-de-sac at the west end of Virginia Street withthe stipulation
that the owner provide a covenant for future construction if the street is not extended within five
years.
3. Variancetothe requirementtoconstructcurband sidewalkon the south side ofValleyRoad since
there is an existing asphalt gutter and bike path.
4. Varianceto the requirementto constructsidewalkon the north side ofValley Road.
5.Variance to the requirement to construct sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive with the
stipulation that the developer construct the sidewalk on the east side of Paxson Drive within two
years of the Council accepting the improvements to Paxson Drive.
an assessment of$225 perlotfor the parkbe imposed,the comments ofthe City Engineer be addressed,
and the Findings of Factbe accepted,seconded by Mr.Tracy and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PHONE SYSTEM
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthatthecity'scurrent 15-yearoldphonesystem isinadequate
to serve the city's existing needs.The purchase of a new phone system was not included in the 2000
budget but there is sufficient funds to cover the cost.Staff has investigated a new phone system and
suggested thata system from U.S.West be purchased. Staff requested authorization to purchasethisnew
phone system.
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Ron Cone,Finance Director,stated thatthe newsystem willgive the city about 200 lines which is 75 more
than the city currently has.The system can be expanded to over 300 lines in the future if required.The
system will provide for high speed data transmission and also allow the city to access the Internet.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that there are sufficient funds in the General Fund to cover the cost of the new
phone system;also, the cost could be added to the lease/purchase agreement.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that staff be authorized to purchase a new phone system from U. S.
West,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
U DESERT RIDGE PRELIMINARY PLAT -URBAN GROWTH AREA (UGA)DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Bob Fancher, Maiers Development Corporation, has requested to speak to the City Council regarding
developmentstandards withinthe Moses Lake UGA. The GrantCounty PlanningCommission conditionally
approved a plat that Mr.Fancher is representing. One of the conditions set forth by the Grant County
Planning Commission was that the City of Moses Lake approve some type of development standards for
the project that is located within the city's UGA.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,pointedoutthatthere isas yet no agreementwithGrant
County that would implement the city's zoning and development standards withinthe UGA. He mentioned
that Maiers Development is proposing to construct the water system to city standards,install septic tanks
and drain fields, and constructthe street to city standards exceptthat sidewalkwould be constructed on only
one side of the street.
Mr.Alvarado mentioned that a meeting has been scheduled with the county to discuss development
standards in the UGA but that Mr.Fancher is requesting specific development standards forthe proposed
Desert Ridge Plat.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,pointed outthat the courts have made itclear,even in GMA situations,
that jurisdictionallines have not moved,and the county stillholdsthe authority overthe plat.Thecounty will
have to adopt a set of development regulations for projects within the UGA.The proposed inter-local
agreements would give the city staffthe authority to inspect projects in the UGA.
There was some discussion on the process of establishing development standards in the UGA.
Chris Blessing declared aconflict of interest and exited the room.f**)
Mr.Fancher stated that most of the lots in the Desert Ridge Plat are over Yi acre.The water system is
private but would be constructed to city standards and,hopefully,inspected by the city. He mentioned that
they would be willingto contract for inspection services by the city since the plat is in the county.Sewer
would be pressurized septic tanks with drain fields. He mentioned that there is no seweravailable to this
area.The street willalso be constructed to city standards except that sidewalk willonly be on one side of
the street.
Mr.Pearce was in favor of sidewalks on both sides of the street.He pointed out that if sidewalks are not
constructed at the time ofdevelopment,they are never constructed.
Mr.Fancher pointed out that one of the requirements placed on the plat was that the improvements be
acceptable to the City ofMoses Lake. He wanted to know ifthe citywould attemptto legally stopthe platting
of the property because there are no development standards or inter-local agreements forthe UGA area.
He mentioned that the preliminary plat has been approved by the County Commissioners
Mr.Whitaker stated that itappears the county's approvalof the platrequires some kindof certificationfrom
the city.Ifthe city is going to certify the plat,the developer needs to know what the city requires.Implicit
inconstructingto the city's community standards, isthe need for citystaff to inspect the work. This would
require the developer to contract with the city for those inspection services.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the developer's proposal forconstruction of streets and utilities in
the Desert Ridge Plat be accepted,seconded by Dr.Covey.
Dr.Covey stated that he was concerned about the installation of 67 septic tanks and drain fields for this r)
development.Hewould prefera community sewersystem thatcould be hooked to a sanitary sewersystem
in the future when one becomes available.
Mr.Whitaker pointed out that the county has no development standards in place at this time.When the city
andcountybegindiscussing whattypes ofdevelopment standards should be implemented forthe UGA,the
city can discuss their concerns.
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CERB LOAN -PACIFIC RIM ETHANOL PLANT
The Grant County Economic Development District and Pacific Rim Ethanol has requested that the city
submit a grant/loan request to the Community Economic and Revitalization Board requesting funds to
partially cover the cost of extending water and sewer utilitiesto Pacific Rim Ethanoi's proposed new plant
in the Moses Lake area.The grant/loan request would be for $1,000,000.The total amount ofthe project
is estimated at $1,600,000.
Terry Brewer, Grant County Economic Development District,stated that the ethanol plant is not a definite
projectatthistime. He statedthat neitherthe developernorthe GCEDCcan submitan applicationtoCERB,
whidh iswhy the city has been requested to apply forthe CERB grant/loanforthe extension of city services
to the proposed site of the ethanol plant.Ifthe grant/loan is approved,that willreduce the cost of the project
for Pacific Rim Ethanol.
Dr.Covey wanted to know how the $300,000 grant and the $700,000 loan would be secured.
Mr.Brewer stated that Pacific Rim Ethanol would provide a bond,letter ofcredit, or other form of security
as requested by the city. He pointed out that the city can refuse the grant and/or loan from CERB ifthe
ethanol plant does not go forward.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Tom Walters,EBN Grainco,stated that he works with ethanol people from the Midwest. He talked with
people in the business in the Midwest and they felt that this would not be a viable project. He wanted to
know if the Council could require them to submit their financial status before requesting a loan for this
business.He requested that the Council determine if this is a viable project before spending time and
money on it.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city would need to be sure itcould be repaid forany loan
payments to CERB.Also,the city would probably not do anything until the project got off the ground even
if the loan and/or grant were approved.
ActionTaken:Mr.Blessing moved thatthecity apply fora CERBloan/grant,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and
passed unanimously.
YONEZAWA BOULEVARD
^N A meetingwas heldtodiscuss the design ofYonezawa Boulevard with the public.The public hadno major
^J concerns with the design.Staff is requesting approval for the design and construction of Yonezawa
Boulevard including the three roundabouts.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that only four people showed up at the public meeting to
discuss the design ofYonezawa Boulevard.
Dr.Covey stated that his only concern is iftwo lanes of traffic are ever used in the roundabouts as he felt
that couldlead to accidents. He mentioned that the majorproblems will be teaching the publichow to use
the roundabouts and have them learnthat the cars withinthe roundabouts have the right-of-way.He had
some concernabout placing one atthe intersection ofYonezawa and Division since Division isan existing
street. He feltthat a signal lightwould be better accepted by the public.
Mr.Blackwellwanted to know what provision had been made for pedestrians.
Jerry McFaul, City Engineer,stated that there is a 10*sidewalk on each street which is set back from the
roundabout.The crossings are designed so thatthere is a raised concrete pad dividing the street so
pedestrians would cross one lane oftraffic at a time.
Mr.Blackwell stated that he was in favor of the roundabouts.
Mr.McFaul statedthatthe roundabouts aredesignedsothattraffic mustslowtoabout 15 mph.He pointed
outthatthe roundabouts force people to slowdown and any accidents thatoccurwould be less severethan
the head on collisions or side collisions are occurat stop signs or traffic lights.A signal light inthis area
would cost about $200,000.The roundabout would cost about $50,000 more than a normal intersection.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the design for Yonezawa Boulevard,including the three
roundabouts, be approved,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and passed with Dr.Covey opposed as he was
concerned about the roundabout at Division.
Mr.McFaul requested clarification on the landscaping within the roundabouts and the street lighting.He
mentioned that the signal lightat Highway 17 would be installed when the traffic warrants.
Itwasthe consensusofthe Councilthat the regular street lightsbe used and thatthe Parks and Recreation
Department design the landscaping within the roundabouts.
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DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -COUNTRY CRAFT HOMES
January 25,2000
Country Craft Homes requested a varianceto the CommunityStandards for a 24' wide driveway at 1220
Columbia Drive and a 24.5'wide drivewayat 1224 Columbia Drive.Community standards set curbcuts for
driveways at 20'.These are existing driveways and the owners wish the curb cut to match the existing
drivewaywidth. Staff has no concerns about the extrawidthofthe driveways.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the variance to the driveway standards for 1220 and 1224 Columbia
Drive be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the county has submitted theircomprehensive planto the
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the quarterly financial reports for the quarter ending
December 31,1999.
FIRE DEPARTMENT -RATING BUREAU
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributeda letter fromthe Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau
whichindicatesthatthey will waitfora resolutiononthe Wheeler Corridor annexation before completingthe
regrade of Moses Lake.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:55 p.m. and the Council met inan executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 11:15r
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
was-reconvened.
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CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SAGE VISTA PRELIM
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FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on November 18,
1999.
1.2 Proponent. Hayden Enterprises is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a platfor propertywhich is legallydescribed upon the
plat.City staff has confirmed the propertydescribed on the platis the propertysubmitted for
platting.
1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materialsinreaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 There were no objections from the public concerning this plat.
2.4 The plat is in the best interests ofthe community.
2.5 The plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.6 The area is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential.
2.7 The variances granted meetthe requirements of Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 17.40.
2.8 Provision for a future park was addressed.
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability ofapproving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare ofthe city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basisofthe foregoing findings offact and conclusions,itis the recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that the plat be
approved.
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on January 25,2000.
5.2 Proponent.Hayden Enterprises is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.(^"s)
C. Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No further evidencewas presented to the City Council.The City Council adopts those findings of fact
made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commis
sion and approves the preliminary plat.
iichard Pearce, Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE FERGUSON MAJOR
PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A publicmeeting was held upon propernotice before the Commission on December 30,
1999.
1.2 Proponent.Dennis Ferguson is the proponent ofthis plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a platforpropertywhich is legally described upon the
plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the platis the property submitted for
platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 No negative comments from the public.
2.4 The plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 Provision has been made for in-fill ofthis area
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Fromthe foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe Cityof Moses Lake isvested withthe authorityto recommend
to the City Council the advisabilityof approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper atthistime for the Planning Commission tomakea recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 It is in the best interestsandwelfareofthe city'scitizensto plat the property as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On thebasisofthe foregoing findings of fact andconclusions,itisthe recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission ofthe City of Moses Laketothe City Council ofthe City of Moses Lakethatthe plat be
approved.
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice beforethe Council on January 25,2000.
5.2 Proponent.DennisFergusonis the proponentof this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence. The Councilconsidered the following materialsinreaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments fromvarious parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No further evidence was presented to the City Council.The City Council adopts those findings offact [)
made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of factthe Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe Cityof Moses Lake is vested withthe authority to make a decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is properat thistime for the CityCouncil to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The CityCouncilofthe Cityof Moses Lake agrees withthe recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the preliminary plat.
Richard Pearce,Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE BROADWAY BUSI
NESS PARK NORTH II MAJOR PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A publicmeeting was held upon propernotice before the Commission on January 13,
2000.
1.2 Proponent.Desert Investment Corporation is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponenthas submitted a platfor property whichis legally described uponthe
plat.Citystaff has confirmedthe property described on the platis the property submitted for
platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned L-l,Light Industrial.
2.3 The final plat substantially conforms to the preliminary plat.
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis proper at this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 Itis inthe best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to platthe property as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Onthe basisofthe foregoing findings offactandconclusions, itisthe recommendationofthe Planning
Commission of the Cityof Moses Laketo the City Council ofthe Cityof Moses Lake that the platbe
approved with the stipulation that the comments from the City Engineer are addressed.
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meetingwas heldupon proper noticebeforethe Council on January 25,2000.
5.2 Proponent.Desert Investment Corporation isthe proponentofthis plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat.City staff has confirmed the property describedon the plat isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council consideredthe following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Nofurther evidencewas presentedtothe City Council.The City Council adoptsthose findings of fact
made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Fromthe foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The CityCouncilof the Cityof Moses Lake is vested withthe authorityto make a decision on
a final plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis properat this time forthe CityCouncil to make a decision on this final plat.
DECISION.
The City Council ofthe City ofMosesLakeagrees with the recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the final plat.
1:January 26,2000"
Richard Pearce,Mayor
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