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2000 07 11^J 5634 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL July 11,2000 Council Present:Richard Pearce,Chris Blessing,LarryTracy,Tom Porter,Lee Blackwell,Ron Covey,and Brent Reese MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes ofthe June 27 meeting be approved,seconded by Mr. Porter, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certifiedby the Finance Directoras 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 listas modified by the Council and noted upon said listforthe Council meeting of July 11,2000 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $1,096,460.93. GENERAL FUND $67,683.20 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 355,558.09 STREET 7,730.38 SANITATION FUND 67,619.95 STREET REPAIR &RECON 14,945.18 AIRPORT 62.25 GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 137.75 SELF INSURANCE 2,461.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT 455,080.72 CENTRAL SERVICES 8,268.61 PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 74,452.97 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14,113.27 WATER/SEWER 13,384.51 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 14,883.05 1996 BOND REDEMPTION FUND 40.00 LID #53 40.00 TOTAL $1,096,460.93 Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by Moses Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.030 and theinternalcontrol policy approved by the City Council has been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap proved in the amount of$772,843.34 forall funds. GENERAL FUND $11.50 SANITATION 765,000.00 WATER/SEWER FUND 32.29 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL 7,799.55 $772,843.34 [)Claim Checks:Checks 5281 through 5473 issued on June 28 through July 7, 2000 were approved for ^""^payment atthe Council meeting held on July 11,2000 in the total amount of$3,237,076.35. Payroll:The payroll issued on July7, 2000 having been approved pursuantto the ruleof the City Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 15613 through 15884 inthe amount of $86,442.52. II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS Certificatesof Service were awarded to the following:Tom Craghead - 25 years; DickPenrose and Tim Varney -20 years;Steve Hibbs,and Lauri Kunes -15 years;and Rick Killinger,Pete Kunjara,Milton Root, Bob Scott,and Randy Stewart-10 years. III.CONSENT AGENDA-None IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUESTTO USE SINKIUSE SQUARE The Moses LakeBusiness Association requested permission touse a portion ofSinkiuseSquareonAugust 11,2000 from 6a.m.to 11 a.m.for the CowboyBreakfast. The Kiwanis Clubwill be assistingwithbreakfast and music and entertainment will be provided.They also requested the use of the sidewalks for sale purposes on Friday,August 11 and Saturday,August 12 during usual business hours. u Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request to use city property be approved,seconded by Dr. Covey,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -WHEELER ROAD ANNEXATION ZONING -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance was presented which establishes the zoning for the area annexed to the city under the Wheeler Road Corridorannexation.The zoning is proposed as follows: 1.The agriculturally zoned property inSections17-19-29,18-19-29,19-19-29,20-19-29,and 21-19-29 shall be zoned Heavy Industrial. 2. The agriculturally zoned propertyin Section 13-19-28 shall be zoned LightIndustrial exceptforthe two lots owned by Larry Fowler at the intersection ofWheeler Road and Road L which are to be zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business. /O/A //9o \0^ 5635 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 July 11,2000 3. The propertyinSection 14-19-28 shallbe zoned Heavy Industrial except as follows: A.The property to thewestofthe south finger ofMoses Lake and Crab Creek shall be zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential. B. Tax #3500, owned by the Church of God, on East Broadwayshallbe zoned C-2, General Commercial and Business. GilbertAlvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,distributedan information sheetthatansweredthe most commonly asked questions by the property and business owners in the annexation area. Dr.Covey mentionedthatthe property owners inthisareawere told that nothing would change for them when theywere annexed intothe city. He pointed outthatthe regulations governing a heavy industrial zone inthe countyare different from the regulations governing a heavy industrial zone inthe city.Hewentover some of the reasons and regulations for industrial zones from the county zoning. He mentioned thatthe countyhasa"laundry list'of businesses thatareallowed inaheavy industrial zone. Hepointed outthatthe citydoes notuse a "laundry list"for businesses allowed inheavy and light industrial zones. The cityuses performancestandards. Hementioned thatthe regulationsinthe light industrial zone are somewhat more restrictive than inthe heavy industrial zone. An operation such as ASMI wouldnot be allowed inthe light industrial zone. He mentioned thatthe property ownerswereconcernedoverthe fact thatassembly isnot allowed inthe Light Industrial Zone.Upon checkingwith staff,itwas felt itwas probably an oversightthat itwas notincluded in the Light Industrial Zone. Assemblywould meanthe ability to puttogetheran irrigation line,for example.He again went over the information provided in the letter from the Community Development Director. There was some discussion by the Council on the fact that all uses in the industrial zones are conditional uses and the existing business would be considered non-conforming uses,even though they meet the requirements of the zoning.They are a non-conforming use simply because the business has not applied fora conditional use permit through the city. The continued public hearing was opened. Paul Carpentier,Moses Lake Auto Wrecking,felt that the area should be zoned Heavy Industrial. He felt that there is a big difference between the Light Industrial Zone and the Heavy Industrial Zone especially since the Light Industrial Zone does not allow assembly. Doug Rathbone,Rathbone Sales,felt that it should remain Heavy Industrial. He did not feel that a large manufacturing concernwould locate inthis area becauseof the proximityofCrab Creekand a drainagearea and all the environmental regulations that would accompany such a project in this area.(^*) Mr.Updegrave,Ladd Irrigation,would like to remain Heavy Industrial. Dwayne Mcintosh,Moses Lake Veterinary Clinic,stated that he would like a letter from the city to each business in this area that states that businesses are permitted as they currently exist.He mentioned that there is not enough property available in this area fora major industrial development. A letter from Dave Chandlerwas read inwhich he stated that the lightindustrial zone would be sufficient to protect their investment in their property. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously. Mr.Tracy feltthat inthe longrunitwouldnotbe a good decision onthe city's partto locatea heavy industrial area adjacent to East Broadway and Highway 17.He feltthat allheavy industrial uses should be located east of Road L.Because of the proximityof the lake crossing, the parttime farm units, housing and other factors he did not believe this would be a good location for a heavy industrial zone.The Wheeler Road Corridor is a more appropriate area for heavy industrial uses. Mr.Porter pointed out that ifa large manufacturing project were to located in this area itcould have an impact on the area but he was aware of the property owners concern about a different zone forthe area. He feltthat allexisting business would be allowed under the Light Industrial Zone. There was some discussion by the Council. The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.f) Blessing,and passed with Mr.Tracy and Dr.Covey opposed. VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -ALL STAR ENTERPRISES.INC. A resolution was presented which accepts $200 from the AllStar Enterprises,Inc..The funds are to be used by the Parks and Recreation Department for the Larson Youth Baseball Memorial. The resolution accepting a gift of$200 from the All Star Enterprises,Inc.was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. (O u u 5635 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 July 11,2000 VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS RESOLUTION -MOSES LAKE YAMAHA KAWASAKI -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY /^./) A resolution was presented whichwouldallowLance and Betsy Cornell,Moses LakeYamaha Kawasaki, to buildon Tax #998 at 1008 W.Marina.The property owners wish to construct an addition to an existing building locatedat 1014W.Marina.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe request to build on unplatted property be approved. GilbertAlvarado, Community Development Director,pointed out that the Planning Commission was not informed that the existing street improvements are not to city standards.He explained the process concerning a request to buildon unplatted propertyforthe benefit of the new Council members. The resolutionallowing Lance S. and Betsy P.Cornell to buildon unplatted propertywas read by titleonly. Action Taken:Mr.Blessing moved that the resolution be approved with the stipulationthat a covenant be required to run with the land to construct full width street improvements adjacent to Tax #998 to city standards when required by the city,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -CHURCH OF GOD -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY //<Pb-/J A resolution was presented which would allow the Church of God to build on Tax #3500 at 3773 E. Broadway.The request is forthe purpose of obtaininga buildingpermitto complete the structure that was started while this site was under county jurisdiction. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,mentionedthat there are no plans by thecity to extend utilities to this area.With that information,the Planning Commission did not recommended a covenant for any street or utility improvements. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that as the city movescloserto planning underGMA, a covenant would have a six year life span.The thought isthat any improvements to a piece ofpropertywould be done within that time frame. Ifnot,the city hasthe option to add on another six years.Itwas the thinking of the staff and Planning Commission that no infrastructure would be available in this area within the next six years. The resolutionallowingthe Moses Lake Church of God inChristto buildon unplatted propertywas read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -FUEL TRUCK The Airport Commission requested permission to purchase a fuel truck from state surplus.The city has requested a grant from the Aeronautics Divisionfor75% of the $20,000 purchase price. Darel Fuller,Chairman of the Airport Commission,stated that the Commission has been looking into a fueling system forthe Municipal Airportforseveral years. He distributed a letter fromthe Aviation Division approving a $15,000 grant forthe purchase of this truck. He mentioned that members of the Airport Commission have inspected the truckand founditto be ingood condition.The Commission is proposing that the fixed base operator be in charge of the fuel truck. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the AirportCommission be authorized to purchase the fuel truck, seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -DRESS Bill Dress is requesting direction to determine ifthe City Council concurs with the request he has made to the Washington State Department of Transportation which would allow a curb cut within the DOT limited access on Clover Drive.He request is to install a driveway 150'from SR-17 for access to his property. Since this is more than the city's required 100'setback,staff has no concerns. {^)Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that Council concurs with the request and that aletter ofsupport be sent to the DOT,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously. LEASE -MUSEUM AND ART CENTER Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign a lease with Columbia Basin Improvement Company fora portion of the buildingat the cornerofThird Avenueand Beech Street forthe Museum and Art Center.The lease is for five years and will begin on January 1,2001 with an option to extend the term for an additional 5 years. Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously. //9j f/of }/3b 5636 CITYCOUNCIL MINUTES:4 July 11,2000 BANKING CONTRACT Ron Cone, Finance Director,recommended that the city's contractwith Bankof America be extended for another 3 years. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the contract with Bankof America be extended for three years, seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthattherearenorequirements for the citytogoto bid for its banking services, even thoughithas been done in the past. He mentioned thatitisexpensive to putthe bid together and expensive tochange banks.f~*\ X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ///7 WHEELER ROAD AND LNE Mr.Porterwanted to know ifatrafficsignalcould be installedatthe intersectionofWheeler Road and LNE. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthe city has investigated this intersection and it is projected thata traffic signal will be warranted atthis location inaboutsix years. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,mentionthatthe intersection isa problem.He pointed outthatsome of the fundsthe citywill receive from the annexation ofthisareacould be used for improvements,butthe city has not yet received those funds. Mr.Porterpointedoutthat itisa difficult intersectionwithatwo lane streetintersectinga fourlane streetand because of the type of vehicles using the streets. Itwas suggested that staff provide some additional information on this intersection. Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the county still has the responsibility to maintain this area as they are still collecting the road taxes. XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS /Q3t)ft BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the building activity report for June 2000. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN n poo Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager,stated thatthe city's draft Comprehensive Planis inthe in-house review process. MANTA RAYS Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributedacopy ofa letter from the Manta Rays which pointedoutthat Jackie Haefner does not represent the Moses Lake Manta Rays positionon the shallow diving issue at the Moses Lake Family Aquatic Center. jO^j PARKS AND RECREATION -COMP PLAN Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that staff has been working on the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.Authorization was requested to continue the process of obtaining a Request for Proposal for the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the staff be authorized to initiate the process for preparing and publishinga Request for Proposals forthe Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan,seconded by Mr. Blessing,and passed unanimously. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m. and theCouncil met inan executivesessionto discuss labor relations and potential real estate purchase.The executive session was adjcjumed at 10 pm^and the regular meetingwas reconvened. The regulation meetirfgwas adjourned ailI ATTl ._ Mayor inance Director f^*>A^r