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2000 02 225581 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL February 22,2000 Council Present:Richard Pearce,Lee Blackwell,Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy,Bob Chapman and Wayne Rim pie Absent:Ron Covey MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the February 8 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS [}Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council. Claims:The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for the Council meeting of February 22,2000 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $425,353.53. GENERAL FUND $76,524.20 WATER/SEWER LEASES 3,205.49 STREET 26,873.45 SANITATION FUND 37,730.20 STREET REPAIR/RECON 12,706.80 AIRPORT 136.00 EQUIPMENT LEASES 15,364.80 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,302.36 STREET IMPROVEMENT 131.85 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 62,084.45 PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 9,034.00 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 109.576.34 WATER/SEWER FUND 47,310.42 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 116.18 W/S CONSTRUCTION 12,256.99 TOTAL $425,353.53 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process estab lished by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of $9,469.90 for all funds. \^J EQUIPMENT RENTAL $9,469.90 TOTAL $9,469.90 Claim Checks:Checks 3479 through 3648 issued on February 18,2000 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on February 22,2000 in the total amount of $523,979.50. Payroll:The payroll issued on February 18,2000 having been approved pursuantto the rule of the CityCouncil set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 13646 through 13808 in the amount of $56,011.12. II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None III.CONSENT AGENDA Accept Grant -Department of Transportation:Staff requested authorization to accept a 50%/' matching grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation to be usedto purchase new flourescent yellow-greenschool zone signs. <j Accept TIB Grant:Staff requested authorization to accept a TIB grant for the construction of sidewalks on Clover Drive,Hill Avenue,and atthe intersection of Third Avenue and Broadway Avenue. o/0* Crittenden Preliminarv Maior Plat:The Council shouldset March 14 as the date to considerthe //«? Crittenden Preliminary Major Plat. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed unanimously. IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Staff presented the bids received for the 2000 Street Construction Project. Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the bid for the 2000 Street Construction Project beawarded to Basin Paving in the amount of$447,702.71,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. /O/f ,otf *&* jO^{ 5582 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 February 22, 2000 TRUCKS Staff presented the bids received for the three trucks. ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved thatthe bidonthe 2000 small pickupbe awardedto Moses Lake Ford in the amountof $16,769.37,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthe bid onthe 2000heavyduty3/4ton pickup be awarded to Moses Lake Ford in the amount of $21,360.35,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed ^-^ unanimously.\) Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthe bid onthe 2000 heavy duty 1ton cab and chassis be awarded to Moses Lake Ford in the amountof $27,642.08,seconded by Mr.Blessing,andpassed with Mr.Tracy opposed. V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION -MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL A resolution was presented which provides for the city's participation in the 2000 Spring Festival. Also presented was the Indemnityand Hold Harmless Agreement. The resolution regarding the Moses LakeSpring Festival to be held May26,27,and 28,2000 was read by title only. ActionTaken:Mr.Tracy moved thatthe resolutionbe adopted and the CityManagerbe authorized to sign the Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -GEAR ANNEXATION -PUBLIC HEARING -1st READING A Petitionfor Annexation was presented with regardto propertybelonging to Ron Gear and Borne Again,Inc.located between Highway 17 and MarketStreet. This petition was drafted pursuantto the Notice of Intent which was accepted by the City Council.The Notice ofIntent was sent to the /^. Grant County Assessor forreview and the Assessor has returned a Certificate of Sufficiency.\) An ordinancewas presented which annexes this property to the City of Moses Lake.The Planning Commission has recommended that the zoning of the area be established as R-3,Multi-family Residential. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained that this annexation process was begun by Mr.Gear in January 1999.The Planning Commission recommended that area bezoned R-3 since that is the closest to the existing county zoning for this area.The annexation was forwarded to the Boundary Review Board and in August 1999the Board took jurisdiction.However, since the Boundary Review Board took jurisdiction erroneously,the court issued a Writ of Prohibition which prevents the Board from taking any action on this annexation. The public hearing was opened. Katherine Schmit submitted a petition opposing the annexation.She pointed out that the current zoning is forsingle family development on Vz acre lots.She mentioned that this area is partof a superfund site andthe water iscontaminated.She wanted to know ifcitywaterwouldbe extended to service the area annexed.She was concerned about the increase in traffic and who would provide the necessary road maintenance. Sincethereiscountylandbetween the existingcitylimits and this annexation she wanted to know who would provide police and fire service. ActionTaken:Mr.Rimplemoved thatthe public hearingbe closed,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. Mr.Alvarado explained that the area is currently zoned county R-2 which permits single family,two f^ family,and multi-family residences.Since the county R-2 permits multi-family residences,the Planning Commission recommended thatthe area bezoned R-3.The minimum lot size in anR-3 Zoneis 6,000 square feet.This area would be served with city water and sewer.He pointed out thatthe citywouldonly maintain the section ofthe roadthat abuts the annexation. Fred Haynes,Police Chief,statedthatifthe area becomesa part ofthe city the Police Department would patrol the area. Dave Helms,Fire Chief,stated thatifthe area is annexed,the Fire Department will provide fire protection.Any development ofthe area will require the provision of adequate fire flow. 5583 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 February 22,2000 There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Petition for Annexation be accepted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed unanimously.. The ordinance annexing certain propertyadjacent to the City of Moses Lake, Washington, and incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe City of Moses Lake,and which provides for the assumption of existing indebtedness was read by title only. ii ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple movedthatthe first readingofthe ordinance be adopted and the second reading of the ordinance and another public hearing be scheduled for the March 28 meeting, seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES -2ND READING //</£ An ordinancewas presented which clarifies that a request to hook to citywater and sewer must be made for an occupiable building. The ordinanceamending Chapter 3.62 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System Development Charges"was read by title only. ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell movedthat the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which amends the parkingregulations to provide fora loading zone for a bus transfer location for Grant Transit Authority on Fourth Avenue. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"was read by title only. M ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell movedthat the second reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -INTERCEPTORS -2ND READING An ordinance was presentedwhich creates Chapter 16.70 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code.This ordinance deals with interceptors for plating shops,auto repair shops,etc. The ordinance creating Chapter 16.70 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Interceptors" was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION -1st READING An ordinance was presented which establishes a variance procedure for sidewalk construction. The ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk Construction"was read by title only. ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first readingof the ordinance be adopted seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously. ,,RESOLUTION -ABANDON EASEMENT^J /0/3 A resolution was presented which willbegin the process to vacate an easement dedicated on the plat of the Second Addition to Westlake Tracts. Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthatthe person requesting the abandonment ofthiseasement between Lots 34and35isalso the owner ofthe property.Thesepticsystemhas failed and replacing it will entail crossing thiseasement. Since nothing can be constructed ina dedicated easement, the request is to abandon the easement. The city has no need for this easement. The resolution calling for the vacation oftheeasement appearing onthe face ofthe plat ofthe Second Addition to Westlake Tracts for theconstruction and operation ofpublic utilities in theCity of Moses Lake was read by title only. /OZ7 /O OLs //^/ 5584 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 February 22,2000 There was some discussion by the Council and itwas pointed outthat with the passage of the resolution all easements inthe Second Addition toWestlake Tracts plat couldbe vacated. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy,and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS (]b ORDINANCE -VAUGHN BAY CONSTRUCTION -ZONE CHANGE -1st READING An ordinance was presented which provides for the zone change of a portion of Park Orchard Tracts 8 and 13adjacent toEvelyn Drive from R-1,Single Family Residential,and R-3,Multi-family Residential,to R-2,Single Family and Two Family Residential.Thezone change was requested byVaughn Bay Construction in orderto square upthe property and make itmore conducive for development. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained thebackground ofthis zonechange request for the Council. Mr.Tracy mentioned thathe owns property within 1 !4blocks ofthe proposed zone change. Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing the proponent,stated thatthe zone change requestwas to squareupthe property for development purposes.The small triangular piece of property was recommended bythe Planning Commission to be R-2 inorderto maintain a 25'setback from city right-of-way.The proponent has no problem with the R-2 zoning for this small triangular piece. Ron Radcliff,owner of 810 Evelyn,stated that the R-1 Zone was intended as a buffer zone for the existing neighborhood.He felt thatan apartment building would decrease his property value.He felt thatthere is already a traffic problem in this area.Sincethe R-2zone would only allow the constructionof a duplex, he would have no problemwiththat zoning. George Twigg,816 Evelyn,stated thatwiththe construction ofthe VistaCommunity Playfield the f) traffic has increased.Because the fencing is not complete, cars parkon the street instead of in the parkinglot. He mentioned that people are parkingonthe streetto access the ballfieldsatVista Community Playfield ratherthan usingthe parkparking lot.Healsostated thatthey had been told the R-1 Zone wouldremainas a buffer for the existingneighborhood. Hewas opposed tothe zone change. Mr.Bloom pointed out that any development inthis area will increase trafficbut the zone change to R-2 will actually decrease the amount of traffic generated because itwill reduce the amount of land which is zoned for multi-family development. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted and the second reading and a public hearing be set for March 14,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously. ioo9 IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION COUNCIL POSITION Letters of interest in the Council position left vacant by the resignation of Mr.Chapman have been received. Mr.Pearce suggested thatthe Council seta date to interviewthose interested inthe vacant Council position. Bill Kalle,523 S.Alder,submitted a petition in favor of the selection of Brent Reese for the vacant Council position. Mr.Pearce stated that the persons who have submitted letters of interest are Tom Porter, Brent Reese,Daniel Le Blanc,James Liebrecht,Larry Shannon,and Shirley Kvamme. After some discussion it was determined to start the interviews on Friday,February 25, at 4 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. n n 5585 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 February 22,2000 ActionTaken:Mr.Blessing moved that the interviews of the Council candidates begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 25 inthe City Hall Conference Room,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously. X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Mr.Pearce mentioned thatthe Municipal Airporthas been included on the listofthe city's assets.Thevalue i )of the Municipal Airport has been established at $700,000 for 140 acres of land and $53,000 for the ^-^Operations Building. XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS INVESTMENT REPORT The city received $144,232.22 in interest income forJanuary 2000. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatstaffhas completed atotalrewrite ofthe subdivision regulations forthe city. That rewrite has been sent to engineering firms and real estate offices fortheir review and comment.Letters have been received from Maiers Development Corporation and the Grant County Chapter of Spokane Home BuildersAssociation requesting additional time to review the revision. He stated that staffhas no problems with allowingadditionaltime forreceipt of comments on the rewriteof the subdivision regulations. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the meeting be continued to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 25,2000 at the City Hall Conference Room,seconded by Mr.BlackwjeU^and passed unapmiQusly. Mayor u u /OdO> /003 /Off