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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 14,2000
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy,Tom Porter,Ron Covey,Lee Blackwell,and
Brent Reese
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the October 24 meeting be approved,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
~~"Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
K^J by Dr.Covey,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 listfor the
Council meeting of October 10,2000 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $586,938.14.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPAIR/RECON.
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER
1996 BOND REDMPT FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 104,492.64
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policyapproved by the CityCouncil 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$9,580.38 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $7,491.41 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 16.70
WATER/SEWER 1,822.84 CENTRAL SERVICES 249.43
^_J TOTAL $9,580.38
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030andthe internal control policy approvedbythe CityCouncil has been
recorded on a listing whichhas been made available tothe City Council.The claimslisted belowareap
proved in the amount of$11,058.55 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $11,058.55
TOTAL $11,058.55
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approved bythe City Council hasbeen
recorded ona listing which hasbeenmadeavailable tothe City Council.The claims listed below areap
proved in the amount of $220.00 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $220.00
TOTAL $220.00
Claim Checks:Checks6904 through 7108 issuedonOctober 25through November 9,2000wereapproved
forpayment at the Council meeting held on November 14,2000 inthe totalamount of $825,256.68.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 27, 2000 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in MosesLakeMunicipal Code3.42.040,was paid bychecks 17521 through 17682 in the
total amount of$52,722.63.
(^_J Payroll:The payroll issued on October 31,2000 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 17683through 17689in the
total amount of $1,152.66.
Payroll:The payroll issuedon November 9,2000having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 17690through 17851 inthe
total amount of $52,157.67.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
$66,999.57 SANITATION FUND 102,935.58
14,794.03 AIRPORT 76.35
5,049.00 UMEMPL COMP INSURANCE 477.59
8,966.12 SELF INSURANCE 12.50
750.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 7,870.13
50,859.03 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 19,322.34
68.25 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 16,694.88
104,492.64 TOTAL $399,368.01
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III.CONSENT AGENDA
jjfitf Desertpoint 1st Addition Preliminary Plat -Set Date to Consider:Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest
'Engineering,hassubmitted a preliminary plat located atthe intersection ofYonezawa Boulevard andClover
Drive.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.The Council should set November 28
as the date to consider the preliminary plat.
i/J0?Resolution -Accept Utilities -Crittenden Major Plat:Aresolution was presented which accepts the street and
utility improvements associated withthe Crittenden Major Plat.
.,yj/Parks and Recreation Commission -Appointment:Kim Ries Ashley was re-appointed to the Parks and
\u <'Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter movedthattheConsentAgendabe approved,seconded by Dr.Covey,andpassed
unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
^^WELLS 9AND 28 -REHABILITATION PROJECT
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|^Only one bid was received for the rehabilitation ofWell 9and Well 28.Staff recommended that the bid be
awarded to Irrigators' Inc.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe bidfor the rehabilitation ofWells9and28 be awardedto Irrigator's
Inc.inthe amount of $99,062.09,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
,%Q BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB -PENINSULA PARK PROGRAM
The Boys and GirlsClub reported that the programto provide meals and recreation at Peninsula Park in
2000 was a success and requested the city continue supporting the recreation portionof the program in
2001.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the city provide $2,487 to the Boys and Girls Club for the recreation
program at Peninsula Park in 2001,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed with Mr. Blackwell abstaining.•-•v
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING -ALDER STREET
The Tourism Commission requested that the Council consider having the city take on the lighting of the
trees along the Alder Street Fill.The Soroptimist Club hasdecorated the trees inthe past but thetrees have
grown too tall to be decorated without mechanical help.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that the desire of the Soroptimist Club and the Downtown
Business Association is forthe cityto take over the lighting of the trees along Alder Street Fill.He pointed
out that this would include city staff,equipment,lights,the maintenance of the lights, etc.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and additional information was required on cost,
maintenance,storage,and procurement of additional lights.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the request be tabled,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed
unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Terry Brewer,Executive Director oftheGrantCounty Economic DevelopmentCouncil,statedthatthey are
requesting the city contribute $15,000 for the year 2001. He also requested that the city consider
contributing $20,000in2002. Hementionedthatthe Port ofMoses Lakecontributes $20,000,Grant County
contributes $25,000,and the PUD contributes $22,500.
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ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe city provide$15,000 tothe GrantCounty Economic Development
Council for 2001,seconded by Mr.Tracy,and passed unanimously.
MOSES LAKE SENIOR CENTER
Mryna Anderson, Executive Director,Moses LakeSenor Opportunity and Services,reported thatthey will
serve over 39,000 home delivered meals in 2000.This is 3,000 more mealsthan what was anticipated to
be served. The increase inthe program was notanticipatedinthe budget and the $13,423.05 needed to
cover the increase will have to come from other activities, including the recreation program. It was
requested that the city provideadditional funding for the recreation program so that the activities will not
have to be curtailed.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the city provide$8,423.05 to cover recreational activity expenses of
the Senior Center,seconded by Mr.Blessing.
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Mr.Blackwell felt that the increase should be foronly one yearand that the Senior Center should report on
how they willdeal with the problem in the future.
Mr.Porterrequested an accounting of the recreationalactivities provided by the Senior Center.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
The motion passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -RESERVOIR #7 -INLAND CELLULAR
Inland Cellular requested a lease with the city in order to use Reservoir #7 for the installation of nine
antennas,two microwave dishes,and an equipment/generator building.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city is currently leasing space on otherwater towers.He
distributed pictures of the towers that are currently being used for antennas and microwave dishes.He
mentioned that the problems incurred are visual and security.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was requested that a drawing of the placement of the
antennas and dishes on the reservoirs be provided.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a lease with Inland
Cellular for the use of Reservoir#7 for the installation of antennas,microwave dishes,and construction of
an equipment/generatorbuildingwith the stipulation that the lease agreementbe presentedto Council prior
to execution,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously.
THIRD AVENUE DIAGONAL PARKING
The Moses Lake Business Association requested the city financially participate in a study of a revision of
Third Avenue from four lanes to two lanes in orderto slow traffic and provide for diagonal parking spaces.
Stacy Lavin,President,Moses Lake Business Association,stated that the major benefit ofa traffic revision
on Third Avenue would be enhancement of the business environment and the slowing of traffic. He
mentioned thatthetraffic inthe downtown area has increased and the proposed traffic revision would slow
the traffic and increase pedestrian safety.It is proposed that the area between the Post Office and U. S.
Bank be changed to two lanes with diagonal parking.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed out that decreasing Third Avenue to two lanes will
decrease the capacity of ThirdAvenue and the additional trafficwould use Broadwayand Fourth Avenue.
Third Avenue is currently a minor arterial with a great deal of pass-through traffic. He mentioned that
diagonal parkingwould increase parking spaces by 6 per block.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, pointed out that at least two traffic studies ofthe downtown area have
been done in the past 20 years.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,formerly acity employee,stated that theissue iswhat thecity
wants of the downtown area - a pedestrian shopping area oran arterial street.
There was some discussion and staffwas directed to provide the information from the previous traffic
studies.
MANTA RAY SWIM TEAM
The Manta Ray Swim Team requested a change in thedates oftheir 2001 swim meetfrom July 20 21 and
22,2001 to July 27,28,and29,2001.''
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the dates oftheManta Ray Swim Team beapproved,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -HOME OCCUPATIONS -PUBLIC HEARING/2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the Home Occupation regulations by adding massage therapy
as an allowable use and prohibiting ataxibusiness as a home occupation.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that thepublic hearing beclosed,seconded byMr.Porter,and passed
unanimously.
Theordinance amending Chapter 18.55 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Home Occupations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey, and passed unanimously.
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A,n^ORDINANCES -TAX LEVY AND ASSESSED VALUATION -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinances were presentedwhich fix the estimatedamountto be receivedbythe City of Moses Lake from
property taxes in2000 and sets the levy rate.
The publichearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the amount to be received from municipal purposes from taxations on assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 2001 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on
assessed valuations on property within the City ofMoses Lake,Washington for 2001 was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
jQ-fe RESOLUTION -BANKING AND RESERVING CITY'S LEVY CAPACITY
In orderto reserve and protectthe difference between what the city could have levied at its maximum
allowable 6%property tax increase andtheamountithas actually levied at2.61 %,a resolution establishing
a future substantial need must be consideredand passed bythe City Council.
The resolution "banking"and reserving the city'slevy capacity was readby title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed
unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
r^jQ ORDINANCE -2001 BUDGET -FIRST READING ^-v
An ordinance was presented which adopts a budget for the year 2001.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City ofMoses Lake,Washington for the year of 2001 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe firstreading of the ordinancebeapproved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -IMPOUNDED VEHICLES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides the process for the release of impounded vehicles.
The ordinancecreatingChapter10.40ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"VehicleImpoundsAfter
Certain Arrests and Citations"was read by title only.
James A.Whitaker,CityAttorney,explainedthatthisordinancewill requirepersons whose cars have been
impounded to clearup theircourt obligations prior to the release oftheirvehicle.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
,n£r/)RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CENTRAL BONDED COLLECTORS
A resolution was presented which would allow Royand Judy Warnick,Central Bonded Collectors,to build
on unplatted property,Tax #4195,located at 408 W.Fourth Avenue. The proposal is to construct an
addition to the existing building.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe request to build on
unplatted property be granted.
The resolution allowing Roy H.and Judith M.Warnick to build on unplatted property was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blessing moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy,and passed
unanimously.
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CRITTENDEN FINAL MAJOR PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,submittedthe final platfor the Crittenden Major Platlocated
onWheeler Roadina Light Industrial Zone. The Planning Commissionrecommended thatthe final plat be
approved.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Crittenden Final Plat be approved with the stipulation that the
comments of the City Engineer be addressed and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
K^J IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LPS CHURCH -NOTICE OF INTENTTO ANNEX ^_a
The LDS Church has submitted a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings for property
located immediatelyadjacent to the city limits on Nelson Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted and November 28 be set as the
date to considerthe proposedannexation,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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PAUL LAUZIER ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,requested authorization from the Council to begin utilizing the
funds received from the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation for improvements at the Paul Lauzier Athletic
Complex.The improvementswouldinclude field lighting,aconcession/restroom/operation andmaintenance
building,and the paving of walkways.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that staff be authorized to call for bids forthe proposed improvements,
seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
PARKS AND RECREATION -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The city received 10 proposals fromconsultants forthe Parksand Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update.
Authorization was requested to interview four consultants and to enter into the contract with the one
selected.
(J Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that $25,000 has been budgeted for this project.After reviewing
the proposals fromthe consultants,itis feltthat much of the information needed is already on fileatthe city.
There is one partof the information thatwillhave to be obtained and the consultantcould be directed to do
that work.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that staff be authorized to continuewith the interview process,that partof
thework forthe Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Planbe done by staff, and that no morethan $25,000
be spent,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CASCADE PARK SOCCER FIELD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed pictures of the Cascade Park Soccer Field.The pictures
documented the problemswiththe sprinkler systemandthe poorgrass seed germination andthe rocksthat
had to be removed from the site by the city.
Mr.Gavinski pointed outthat thecontractor was supposed to removed all rocks over1Vz within thetop 6"
of soil.Since the cityhad gone inand amended the soil prior to acceptance of the contract,Marchand
Construction felt that the city had brought the rocks up and therefore,itwasthe city's responsibility to
\\remove the rocks.It isthe city's contention thatMarchand Construction did notfulfill the requirements of^•^the contract since these large rocks were partially exposed.
Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,stated thatthe turf will notbewell enough established to allow
soccer play in the spring.He felt that the grass would needthe spring and summer growing season to
become established and that the field could be used in the fall.
Therewas some discussionbythe Council on the problems the cityhas hadwith Marchand Construction.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $86,333.33 in investment income in /003
October 2000.
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BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Building Activity Report for October2000.
ROUNDABOUTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed anarticle from TheSaltLakeTribute concerning a roundabout
constructed in Park City, Utah.
SALES TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $267,576.60 in sales tax revenue and
$38,935.98 fromtransient rentalincome on October 31, 2000.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:45 and the Council met in an executive session to discuss land
acquisition.The executive sessionwas adjourned at 10:15 p.m.The regular meeting was adjourned at
10:15 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE CRITTENDEN MAJOR
PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon propernoticebefore the Commission on October26,
2000.
1.2 Proponent.Del Crittenden is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponenthas submitted a platfor property whichis legally described uponthe
plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe 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 and oral comments from various parties.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them, the Commission makes the following findingsof fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned Light Industrial.
2.3 The plattingof the property is in the bestinterests of the public.
2.4 The platting is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 The platting is consistent with the existing development in the area.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake is vestedwith theauthority 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 properat this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is inthe best interestsand welfare of the city'scitizensto plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On thebasis ofthe foregoing findings offact and conclusions,itisthe recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake tothe City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake thatthe plat be
approved with the stipulation thatthe comments from the City Engineer be addressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meeting washeld upon proper notice before theCouncil on November 14,2000.
5.2 Proponent.Del Crittenden the proponent ofthis 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 isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council consideredthe following materials in reaching itsdecision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony fromthe proponent.
C. Written comments fromvarious parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BYTHE 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 fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake isvested with the authority tomakea decision on
a final plat.
7.2 The platis properly before the Council forits decision.
7.3 It is proper atthistime for the City Council to makea decision onthis final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council ofthe City ofMoses Lake agrees with the recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the final plat.
Dated:November 14,2000
tichard Pearce,Mayor
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