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February 13,2001
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Council Present:Richard Pearce,Chris Blessing,LarryTracy, Tom Porter,Ron Covey, Lee Blackwell,and
Brent Reese
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwellmoved that the minutes of the January 23 meeting be approved,seconded by Dr.
Covey, 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
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certifiedbythe Finance Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and thoseexpense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Council and noted upon said listfor the
Council meetingofFebruary13,2001 forthefundslistedbeloware approvedintheamountof$364,307.69.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION
CENTRAL DRIVE LID #58
1998 REFUNDING GOB
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER
1992 BOND FUND
1994 BOND FUND
W/S CONSTRUCTION
$66,508.32 SANITATION FUND 93,375.05
2,177.20 AIRPORT 5,271.00
42,316.89 UNEMPL COMP INSURANCE 7,432.51
411.98 SELF-INSURANCE 1,794.45
11,103.75 CENTRAL SERVICES 7,871.79
3,875.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,985.47
27,092.19 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 19,175.81
127.05 MRK PARK TRUST 2,7700.00
4,355.00 M. L.YOUTH PTF 1,850.47
36,883.76 TOTAL $364,307.69
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by theCity Council has been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $1,531.76 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $1,531.76
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policyapproved bytheCityCouncil 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 $12,317.18 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND
WATER/SEWER
$11,768.45
6..27
DEPOSIT
TOTAL
542.46
$12,317.18
Claim Checks: Checks 8102 through8254 issued onJanuary 24,2001 throughFebruary 6,2001 were ap
proved for payment at the Councilmeeting held on February 13,2001 inthe total amount of$662,635.40.
Payroll:The payroll issued onJanuary31,2001 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 18688through 18694in the
total amount of $1,152.52.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 2,2001 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid by checks18695 through 18856 in the
total amount of $48,491.52.
BOY SCOUTS
The visiting Boy Scouts fromTroop 55 were introduced.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Parks and Recreation Commission -Appointment:Marc Alvarez was appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
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Resolution -Grant Easement -PUD:Aresolution was presented which grantsaneasementtothe PUD to /Q/3
construct,patrol,and maintain anchors and guywires on Randolph Road.•••
Resolution -Petty Cash:Aresolution was presented which increases the Family Aquatic Center Petty Cash //3(p fi
to$200 and formally establishes the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex Concession petty cashfund.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda beapproved,seconded by Mr.Tracy,and passed
unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
LAKESIDE DISPOSAL -GARBAGE SERVICES
A letter wasread from Lakeside Disposal which outlined different options to improve solid waste disposal
and recycling services forthe city.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthat the city hasbeen discussing garbage rates and it will
be a subject for discussion at the next retreat.
Bob Bernd,Lakeside Disposal,stated that they are willing to improve their service tothe city.
There wassomediscussion about therate structure and the possibility ofincluding a recycling program.
POPLAR SANDS FIRE ACCESS -VARIANCE
Mr.Tracy declared an appearance of fairness issue and exited the room.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,on behalf ofthe Poplar Sands development,requested a
variance totherequirement for a 20'wide access into the Poplar Sands Development.The existing access
has two lanes with a planter In the center.The lanes are approximately 16'wide with a curb along the
outside.To comply with the ordinance requirement the curbs and mature landscaping will have to be
removed.The Fire Marshal iswilling toapprove the reduced width ifthelanesarestriped for fire lanesand
parking is prohibited.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthereisnovariance procedure in the ordinance.In order to
allow a variance as requested,the ordinance needs tobe amendedora variance procedure needs to be
included in the ordinance.
Mr.Bloom statedthateithera variance procedure in the ordinance or authorizing the Fire Marshal to allow
suchadeviation from the requirements would beacceptable.Hepointed outthatthe road isaoneway road
with no parking allowed and so there isadequate width for fire apparatus.
There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to amend the ordinance to allow fora
variance of the requirements.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
lO^f ORDINANCE =•PACWEST ANNEXATION -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Ord.#1812 and annexes the property commonly known as
PacWest.This annexation encompasses property from Patton Boulevard east to the section line, north of
Highway 17 to Harris Road,includes Highway 17 from Patton Boulevard to Desert Oasis,and excludes
Gateway Estates.
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,explained the background of the annexation of this property.
The ordinance amending Ordinance#1812,annexing certain property to the City ofMoses Lake,Washing
ton,commonly known as PacWest,incorporating the same within the corporate limits ofthe City of Moses
Lake, and which provides forthe assumption of existing indebtedness was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
STREET SWEEPER
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a new street sweeper.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.f~*\
2001 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call forbids forthe 2001 Street Construction Project.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explainedthatthere isagapinthe improvementofLakeside Drive
from approximately ColumbiaStreet to IvyStreet. There is not sufficient right-of-way inthis area on the
south andthe propertyowner is unwilling to provideadditional right-of-way atthistime. The propertyowner
plansto develop his property inthe future and at thattime he will be required to improvethe street. Staff
has explained allthe aspects of this project to the property owner.
There was some discussion by the Council on this project.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for the 2001 Street Construction
Project,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed unanimously.
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
CASCADE PARK -REQUEST TO USE
Northwest Water Competition requested the use of Cascade Park for outboard boat races to be held on
September 22-23,2001.The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the request be
approved.
Scott Ramsden,622 N.Crestview,stated that he lives above Cascade Park, and objects to the boat races
because ofthe noise,which is abovethe decibel level allowed by ordinance.He also did not see the benefit
K^J to the city since there are few spectators at these events
Roy Mackey,Northwest Water Competition,stated that they are an affiliateof the American Outboard
Federation with is a national association foroutboard racing.They are requesting the use of Cascade Park
on September 22 and 23 for the US Short Course Nationals, which is one of only two races held by the
American Outboard Federation.Cascade Park is an excellent site for this race which will include about 80
drivers and their families.Considerable advertisement was given to Moses Lake and what it has to offer
in the information thatwas sentoutas well as on the American Outboard Federation's website.The hours
of the races are between 10 a.m.and 5 p.m.The races are set up so that the noise is not constant.
Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,stated thatthere are three races scheduled for Cascade Park -
one in August,one in September,and one in October.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request be approved provided the requirements established by
the Parks and Recreation Commission are met,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously.
KIRSCHNER SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
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Fred Skinner,Western Pacific Engineering,has submitted a preliminary platfora one lot short platlocated
on the corner ofThird Avenue and Ivy Street and has requested a variance to the requirement to extend
sewer throughthe northwest boundary and west boundary ofthe proposed plat.The PlanningCommission
recommended that the variance request be approved.
ActionTaken:Mr.Portermoved thatthe variancetothe requirementto extend sewerthroughthe northwest
boundary and west boundary ofthe proposed Kirschner Short Plat be approved,seconded by Mr.Tracy,
and passed unanimously.
PENINSULA SCHOOL PRELIMINARY PLAT/VARIANCE
Fred Skinner,Western Pacific Engineering,has submitted a preliminary plat for aone lot major plat.The
area iszoned Public.A varianceis being requested to the requirementto install sewer on Burress since
there is an existing sewer line to serve this area. The Planning Commission recommended that the
preliminary plat and variance be approved.Alsoattached for Council approval arethe findings of fact.
Mr.Skinner stated that thereisalsoaneed for a variance to delete the requirement for constructions plans
for sewer on Burressifthe Council approvesthe variance to the requirement to install sewer on Burress.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe preliminary plat be approved,the findings offact beaccepted,and
the comments oftheCity Engineer beaddressed,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter movedthatavariance be granted tothe requirement todesign andconstruct sewer
on Buress,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
CLOVER DRIVE VACATION
Mr.Blessing declared an appearance of fairness issue and exited the room.
Staffis beginning the process of vacating that portion of Clover Drive between SR-17 and the newly
improved Clover Drive.According tostatelaw the Council cancharge the abutting property owners onehalf
theappraised value.Theabutting property owners,Mr.Dress and Mr.Hobbs,have requested that they not
ll be charged the one half assessed value since Mr.Hobbs deeded right-of-way for the new Clover Drive
alignment and Mr.Dressgave upan access point onto Highway 17 for Yonezawa Boulevard.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatMr.Hobbs and Mr.Dress notbe charged for one half the appraised
value ofthat portion ofClover Drive being vacated,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR CITY WATER -GALLAWAY
Mike and Barbara Gallaway,2645 Westshore Drive,haverequested permission toconnect tothecity water
main being constructed on Westshore Drive.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe request toconnect tocity water be granted with thestipulation that
an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be required,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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SAMARITAN HOSPITAL -AMBULANCE SERVICE
A proposed Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the city and the hospital district was presented.This
documentis for the purpose of reviewing the provision of ambulance serviceby a joint committee.The
Council can name upto3 members and the District will appoint 2 board members as itsrepresentatives.
City and District staff will assist this committee.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved thatthe City Manager be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Under
standing,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Tracy,Mr.Blessing,and Dr.Covey were appointedto the Committee.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMPENSATION
Mr.Blackwell requested staffto prepare an ordinance to increase pay for the Council and Mayor.He also
requested the ordinance include a provision to increase the compensation bythecostof living rate.
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XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
/OobA BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the January 2001 Building Activity Report.
)0O2>INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that the city received $87,405.82 in investment income for
January 31,2001.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, reported that the city received $262,736.00 in sales tax and $16,355.18
in transient rental income for January 2001.(^
TOUR OF CITY HALL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, invited the Council to take a tour of City Hall.
The tour was set for March 9 at 8 a.m.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive sessionwasadjourned at 9:30 p.m. and the regular meetingwas reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE PENINSULA SCHOOL
MAJOR PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on January 13,
2000.
1.2 Proponent.The Moses Lake School District is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitteda platforpropertywhichis legally described uponthe
plat.City staff has confirmedthe propertydescribed on the platis the propertysubmitted 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.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the followingfindings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned Public.
2.3 There were no negative comments from the public.
2.4 The platting of the property is in the best interestof the public.
2.5 Granting the variance to the requirement to install sewer line on Burress is appropriate as it
would serve no purpose since sewer service is already available.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Fromthe foregoing findings offact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City ofMosesLakeisvested with the authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability ofapprovinga plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It isproper at this time for the Planning Commission tomake 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.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis ofthe foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that the plat be
approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCII
5.1 Date.Apublic meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on February 13,2001.
5.2 Proponent.The Moses Lake School District is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat.City staffhasconfirmed the property described onthe plat isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching itsdecision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony fromthe proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
No further evidence was presented totheCity Council.The City Council adopts those findings of fact
made previouslyby the Planning Commission as itsown.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makesthe following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake isvested with the authority tomakea decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The platis properlybefore the Council forits decision.
7.3 It is proper atthistime for the City Council tomakea decision onthis preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council ofthe City ofMosesLakeagreeswith the recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the preliminary plat.
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Richard Pearce,Mayor
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