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2001 06 125740 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL June 12,2001 Council Present: Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy, Tom Porter, and Brent Reese Absent:Lee Blackwell MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the May22 meeting be approved,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded by _Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. \)Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certifiedas requiredby RCW 42.24.090, 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 listforthe Council meeting of June 12,2001 forthe funds listedbeloware approved inthe amount of $790,244.24. GENERAL FUND $117,559.97 SANITATION FUND 104,167.28 STREET 11,251.83 AIRPORT 20,069.65 STREET REPAIR/RECON 54,286.94 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,637.20 STREET IMPROVEMENT 144,812.86 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 48,220.00 PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 143,428.12 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 30,382.95 WATER/SEWER 14,802.91 FIREMANS PENSION 119.00 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 87,067.92 ML YOUTH PT FORCE 1,437.61 TOTAL $790,244.24 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according tothe processestablished byMoses Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policyapproved by the CityCouncil has been recorded on a listingwhich has been made availableto the CityCouncil.The claims listed below are approved inthe amount of $911.35 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $124.76 STREET REPAIR/RECON 786.59 TOTAL $911.35 PrepaidClaims: Prepaidclaims approved bythe CityManager according to the processestablished by Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030and the internalcontrol policyapproved bythe CityCouncil has been recorded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the amount of$146.19 for all funds. u GENERAL FUND $146.19 TOTAL $146.19 Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according totheprocessestablished byMoses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approved bytheCity Council hasbeenrecorded on a listing which has been made availableto the CityCouncil. The claims listed below are approved inthe amount of$16,985.39 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $550.75 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 18.82 WATER/SEWER 1,415.83 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14,999.99 TOTAL $16,985.39 ClaimChecks:Checks 9650through9874 issued on May23,2001 throughJune 8,2001 were approved for paymentatthe Council meetingheldon June 12,2001 inthe total amountof $1,055,385.39. Payroll:The payroll issuedon May 25,2001 having been approved pursuanttothe rule ofthe City Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040, was paid by checks 20020 through20277 inthe totalamount of $61,746.09. Payroll:The payroll issuedon May 31,2001 having beenapproved pursuant tothe rule oftheCity Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 20278 through 20284 inthe total amount of$1,152.52. Payroll:The payroll issuedonJune8,2001 having been approved pursuant totherule ofthe City Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks20278 through20563 inthe totalamount of$71,334.11. PROCLAMATION:The proclamation declaring June 2001 as Hire-a-Veteran-Month was read in itsentirety./]£% EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS ^_J Fire Department:Corbin Moberg,Asst.Fire Chief/Medical Services Officer,was introduced tothe Council. Police Department:Ramon Lopez, PoliceOfficer,was introduced to the Council. III.CONSENT AGENDA Parks and Recreation Commission:Fernando Alvarez was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Requestto Sell Fireworks- Discount Display:Discount Display requested permission fora fireworks stand at1102W.Broadway. Resolution -Accept Donation -Moses Lake/Othello Association of Realtors:A resolution was presented /Ol/& which acceptsa donation of$7,065 from the Moses Lake/Othello Association of Realtors.The funds are to be used for the promotion and continuation of specialized recreation programs. /0 7/ 5741 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 June 13,2001 JO/3 Resolution -Accept Easement -Hochstatter:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement from Harold Hochstatter and the Estate of Cliff Hochstatter for a 10'x 10'piece of property on Interlake Road. IHO Resolution -Accept Grant -Department of Justice:A resolution was presented which accepts a grant of '''$4,300 from the Department of Justice forthe purpose of purchasing six bullet proof vests for the Police Department. )l7/Resolution -Accept Grant -Traffic Safety Commission:Aresolution was presented which accepts a grant of $3,795 from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission forthe purchase of two Kustom radars and one portable breath testing machine. //J (f Resolution -Accept Street and Utility Improvements -Havden Campus 4th Addition Maior Plat:Aresolution^was presented which accepts thestreet and utility improvements constructed to serve the Hayden Campus (\ 4th Addition Major Plat.y ' Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed with Mr.Blessing abstaining from voting on the resolution accepting utilities relating to the Hayden Campus 4th Addition. IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS /0/7 TRAILER MOUNTED FLEX RODDER The cityreceivedtwobids for the trailer mounted flex rodder.The low bidderhadthreeexceptionstothe bid requirements butstaff feels they are notof a significant nature.Staff requested authorization to award the bid to Enviro Clean. J0¥$ //to(j p\0 )0* ActionTaken:Mr.Tracy moved thatthe bid for the trailer mounted flexrodderbe awardedto Enviro Clean inthe amount of $28,723.31,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. SIDEWALK PROJECT The city received two bids for the 2001 Sidewalk Construction Project.Both bids wereabove the engineer's estimatebyover 18%.Staff recommended thatthe bidsbe rejected andthe project be rebid in the fall. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bid for the 2001 Sidewalk Construction Project be rejected and staff be authorized to rebid the project inthe fall,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. jQ/y VACUUM STREET SWEEPER The city received two bids for the Vacuum Street Sweeper.The low bidder,Ben-Ko-Matic,had 51 exceptions,14of which areof major concern to staff.The second bidder,Pacific Utility Equipment,had 4 exceptions,all of which concerned the truck chassis,notthe sweeping apparatus.Staff recommended that the bid be awarded to Pacific UtilityEquipment. Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the bid from Ben-Ko-Matic be rejected on the basis that it substantially does not meet the specifications,seconded y Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. n Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid for the vacuum street sweeper be awarded to Pacific Utility Equipment in the amountof $179,139.00,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT The cityreceived sixbids for the 2001 watermainreplacementproject which includesreplacing existingsteel water mains on sections of Arnold,Criag,NorthwestLane,and LarsonBoulevard,all inthe LarsonAFBarea. Option 1is for the patching oftheasphaltandOption 2isfor the replacement ofthe asphalt.The replacement option was included with the hopethatGrant Countycould participate.The countyhas informed the citythat no funds are available at this time.Staff recommended that the bid and Option 1 be awarded to Chris' Excavation. ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bidand option forthe 2001 Water Main Replacement Projectbe awarded to Chris' Excavation,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 2001 BUDGET -2ND READING An ordinance was presented which amends the 2001 budget. The ordinance amending the 2001 budget forthe Cityof Moses Lake,Washington was read by titleonly. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.f~*} Blackwell, and passed unanimously. 7 ORDINANCE -AMEND SPEED LIMITS -2ND READING Anordinance was presented which sets the speed limitonYonezawa BoulevardfromClover Driveto Highway 17 at 30 mph and fromClover Driveto Division at 35 mph.The ordinance also set the speed limiton Clover Drive from Highway 17 to Yonezawa Boulevard at 35 mph. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Speed Limits was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Porter, and passed unanimously. 5742 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 June 12,2001 ORDINANCE -LOOP DRIVE VACATION -2ND READING The city has received a request from Sandra Kellerand EricAlmquist forthe vacation of that portionof Loop Driveadjoining Crestview Drive.The Planning Commission recommended that the request to vacate this portion of Loop Drive be approved. GilbertAlvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,distributed information fromtheadjacent propertyowners concerningthe appraisal ofthe property andthe fundsthathave been expended formaintenance ofthisarea. Sandra Keller,631 Crestview,oneofthe adjacent property owners,stated that they have maintained the area over the past 7 years. ^J The ordinance vacating a portion ofLoop Drive was read by title only. Mr.Almquist stated that seven years ago the cityhad sentthem a letterstating that they were responsible for the area from the property line to the center of the street. Mr.Alvarado pointed out that the maintenance of the property was a code enforcement/weed abatement issue. There was some discussion bythe Counciland itwas pointedoutthat there isa requirement that an adjacent property owner maintain cityright-of-way tothe centerlineas itpertainstoweed and debris. The citydoes not require an adjacent propertyowner to plantgrass and mow. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Porter, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -CREATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS USE FEES -2ND READING An ordinancewas presented which sets the fees for the processingof franchise applications and renewals related to cable television and telecommunications providers. The ordinance creating Chapter5.50of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Telecommunication Use Fees"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -NUISANCES -1st READING Anordinance was presentedwhich amendsthenuisanceordinance which addressestheuseof plastic veneer as a nuisance. ^-J Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the Uniform Building Code does allowthe use of "plastic"veneer in conjunction witha building. The ordinance amending Chapter 8.14ofthe MosesLake Municipal Code entitled 'Nuisances"was read by title only. There was some discussion by the Council. ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted,seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -SINGLE READING Anordinance was presented which establishes a reduced residential garbage rate for senior citizens. The ordinance establishing charges for garbagecollection was readby title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on poverty thresholds. Dr.Covey stated that hewas concerned about low-income senior citizens or those on fixed incomes.He did notfeelthata seniorcitizenwithasound financial base should receivethe benefitof a reduced garbagerate. Mr.Gavinski pointed outthat theCouncil,bystate statute,hastherequirement todefine what isalow-income senior citizen. Mr.Blessing pointed out that,even if all senior citizens were included in thereduced rate,the city would stillreceiverevenueovertheexpenses ofthe fund.He felt thatthere would be significant stafftimerequired to determine low-income seniors who would be eligible fora reduced rate. I There was some discussion by the Council on the process involved for the staffto determine if aperson would \_J qualify for the reduced rate. ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved that all home owners or renters65 years of age or older be given areducedgarbagerateandthatanemergencybedeclaredandtheordinancebeadoptedonasinglereading, seconded by Mr.Tracy. Therewas additional discussion bythe Council concerning theissueof whether the rate break should be for all seniors oronly forlow-income seniors. The motion passedwith Mr.Porter,Mr.Tracy,and Dr.Coveyopposed. RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -LAKE CITY FOURSQUARE CHURCH ^jy ^ A resolution waspresented which allows Lake City Foursquare Church tobuild on unplatted property located on Central Drive. /Of7 /OCA //?7 ibW Ill/1* II& o1° 5743 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 June 14,2001 GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthe new building will be partially constructed on an existing platted piece of propertyand partially on the unplatted property.The propertyowner intends to platthe propertybutwould liketo begin construction prior to startingthe platting process. Phil Bloom,ColumbiaNorthwest Engineering,representingthe project,stated thatthe church wishes to begin construction prior to completionof the platting reviewsince that reviewcan take upto two months. The resolution allowing the International Church of Foursquare gospelto build onunplattedproperty was read by title only. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed unanimously. VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS 2001 SEWER LINING PROJECT Staffrequestedauthorization to call for bidsfor the 2001 sewer lining project.The project includes installing a resin impregnated liner inside approximately 3700 linear feetof concrete sewer main.The pipe sections are located on Lakeside Drive and Lakeway Drive. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS DESERTPOINT FINAL MAJOR PLAT Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a final plat for a two lot major platlocated between Kittelson Road and Yonezawa Boulevard.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.Some ofthe utilities have been constructed but others have been bonded for. Mr.Blessingdeclared an appearance of fairness issue and exited the room. Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe Desertpoint Final Major Plat be approved,withthe stipulation that the comments of the City Engineer be addressed, andthe Findings of Factbe accepted, seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and passed unanimously. IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY -BATTING CAGES The city has been discussing and negotiating overthe possible purchase of approximately 7.75 acresof /—N property adjacent to Larson Playfield.The price for this property is $396,000 and includes the building where f l the batting cages are located and associated equipment. Dick Deane,Parks and Recreation Commission, encouraged the Council to acquire this property forthe possiblelocation of the ice skating rink and a possible BMX bike track.This wouldenhance the cityand provide for additional activities. Mitch Molitor,sellerofthe property,stated thatthe building is 10,500 square feet;the parking and utilities are in place;and there is $81,000 worth of equipment involved inthe batting cages.He stated that he will be retaining the RV camping area. Bob Russell, P.O.Box577,stated thatthey planto construct a family entertainment center inthe futurewhich wouldincludebatting cages. Hewas concerned thatthe citywouldbe gettingintoa situation where itwould be competing with privateenterprise and moving away from simply managing parks. Mark Alvarez, representing the Cal Ripkin League, stated that they are very interested in seeing the city purchase this property and operate thebatting cagessince it isvery close tothe baseball fields.He pointed out that the coaches have been using them for batting practice. MarioGalfano,1009 Windrose,stated that his son,who is on the River Dogs baseball team,uses the batting cages 3 to 4 times a week. When the batting cages were first opened leagues were formed and were very successful.He feltthat the batting cages have a good potential fora great deal of use by the young people in the area and that itwould advantageous to the city to acquire this facility. CliffHarden,ownerof the property,stated that the batting cagesare a breakeven situation at the presenttime and something additional is needed to make it feasible to keep them open. Larry Godden,P.O.Box711,didnot feel the cityshould becomeinvolved ina privateenterprise. He pointed out that there is a difference between the city purchasing and operating the batting cages and purchasing the propertywiththe idea of creating additionalrecreationalopportunities.There arealready a lotof recreational opportunities in Moses Lake and thebottom line iswhat isright for thecommunity and how thetaxdollars are f\ spent.' Clarification on the ownership of the property was requested. Mr.Molitor stated that he has an option to purchase the property which expires on July 1,2001. Mr.Porter felt thatbyacquiring this property the city would be providing a recreational serviceto its citizens and not competing with private enterprise since itseems that the batting cagesare not making a profit. Ifthe city acquires this property,itmay provide the city with the opportunity to establish additional recreational opportunities such as an ice skating rink, a BMX track, etc. Mr.Blackwell pointed out that if the city acquires the batting cages itwould deprive private enterprise ofthe opportunity of offering this same activity. He also feltthat the ice skating rinkcould be placed on existing city property rather than buying additional property. n 5744 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 June 12,2001 Mr.Tracyfeltthat acquiring and operating the batting cages wouldcommitthe citytobeinginbusiness. Since the batting cages have notmadea profit he felt thatthecity would endupsubsidizing this activity.He felt that the skatingrink shouldbe placedat McCosh Park.This additional activity atMcCoshParkwouldbring people into the downtown area. Mr.Reese statedthatthe citywould notbe acquiring the batting cages inordertooperatea business.It will provide activity for the citizens ofMoses Lake.Hefelt itwould beagood place to locate theiceskating rink and he felt a BMX track is a good idea. Mr.Blackwell pointed out that he is not in favor of the city getting into a business. He mentioned that nodevelopmentplanhasbeensubmittedfortheMosesLakeCommunityParkandtheParksandRecreationfComprehensivePlandoesnotincludethepurchaseofthisproperty.He also felt that the cost ofoperation\_J ofsuch a facility was not thoroughly investigated. Mr.Blessing pointed outthatin the lastfive yearsthe city hasinvestedapproximately $5,000,000 in ballfields andother recreational areas. This facility will cost another$400,000. Hefeltthatthe iceskating rink should be placed at McCosh Park.He pointed out that the new tax proposed by the Parks and Recreation Commission inorderto fund neighborhoodparkswouldraiseabout$400,000,whichwould purchase about40to80acresofpropertyforneighborhoodparks.He also felt that someoftheother city's departments have needs thatmaytake priority.Hepointed outthatthe batting cages have been operatedbythe private sector and he was opposed to the city getting into private enterprise. Dr.Coveydidnotfeelthere isenough roomat McCosh Parkfor bothrinks.He pointed outthatthereis barely room between the aquatic center and the old bathhouse forthe largeice rink.Placing the rinksat McCosh Park would create a crowded look take space needed for picnics andopenspace.The purchase of this property would provide the citywitha location for bothiceskatingrinks.The rink couldbe used inthe summer for roller hockey and in-lineskating purposes. He feltthat the purchase of the batting cage propertywould be a good investment forthe city. Mr.Pearce pointed out that the proposal is for7.75 acres along with the batting cages.This is a good investment for the city as itis immediately adjacent toan existing city ballfields.He felt that a good wayto bring touriststo the cityis to providethings for the citizens to do first. There was additional discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that city staff be authorized to purchase this property,seconded by Dr. Covey and passed with Mr.Tracy,Mr.Blessing,and Mr.Blackwell opposed. X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS I )AGCCT/COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ,.^//£$Mr.Blackwell pointed out that, at the suggestion of the AGCCT and the concurrence of the Grant CountyCommissioners,quarterly meetings will Beestablished.The purpose ofthese meetings is for the County Commissioners and elected officials from the cities and towns of Grant County to meet. XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT /OSO/) Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed the May2001 building activityreport. INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported thatthecityearned$126,551.45 ininterestincome for May 2001. SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME /KP^ Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $314,575.08 in sales tax and $20,741.74 ff^f-^r in transient rental income on May 31,2001. u LAKESIDE DRIVE CONSTRUCTION Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff had contacted Mr.Bernhardt,ownerof the property adjacentto Lakeside Drive near Ivy Street.Mr.Bernhardt insistedon the "Y"intersection,to which the city isopposed. The city has proposed an intersection inalignment with Ivy Street. Ifthe Council wishesthe city to proceedwiththe paving of Lakeside Drive,the citymaywantto begincondemnation proceduresinorder to acquire the necessary right-of-way. Mr.Blessingmentionedthat Mr.Bernhardt had contactedhimand he was underthe impression thata "T" intersection would be acceptable. Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthattoconstructa "T"intersection atthe curveof Lakeside Drive will cost the cityan additional $32,000 and will create a sharp left hand turnwhichwill be difficult for school buses and other large vehicles to negotiate. There was some discussion by the Counciland staff was directed to contact Mr.Bernhardtabout the "T" intersection and ifan agreement can be reached, staff is to proceed with the project. DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,requested direction from the Council on the process foradopting the Comprehensive Plan. Itwas the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for July 17 at 7 p.m.in the Council Chambers. /do3 70/9 /09t 5745 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 CITY HALL June 12,2001 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff had been directed to provide information showing the footprint of the new city hall and to make provision for parking in the front of the building. Five maps were presented showing the different parking areas and the amount of existing parking spaces. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthere is a total of 129 existing parking spaces. The first map showed the parking lot to the rear of the existing City Hall with 37 parking spaces.The Engineering and Community Development Departments have 27 employees.There are also 22 city vehicles that park inthis area.That is a total of 49 vehicles and only 37 parking spaces.The second map, Site Plan A,showed the new building adjacent to the existing City Hall. This requires a total of 96 parking spaces and 40 are provided. He pointed out that the proximityof the new buildingto the old building is essential since the old buildingis not ADAaccessible.Connecting the new buildingto the existing CityHallthrough the basement will remedy this deficiency.The third map,Site Plan B,showed the building moved to the rear but since this does not provide access between the old and new city halls, itis not a feasible layout. Also, it provides less parking spaces than Site Plan A. He pointed out that 50 parking spaces are required for the existing CityHall facility, but only 37 are provided.Under the current parking regulations,188 parking spaces are required to serve the three buildings - Police Building,CityHall,and new building. Site Plan Aonly provides 133 off-street parking spaces and Site Plan B,which is not an option, only provides 129 off-street parking spaces. The regular meeting was recessed at 10 p.m.and the Council met in executive session to discuss litigation and real estate acquisition.The executive session was adjourned at 10:3CLp,rri7 and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:3043.m. ATTEST:Mayor lance Director — BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OFTHE DESERTPOINT )DESERTPOINT FINAL MAJOR PLAT FINAL MAJOR PLAT ) )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS, ) AND DECISION 1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. I \1.1 Date. A publicmeeting was held upon propernotice before the Commission on May 24,2001. 1.2 Proponent.Maiers DevelopmentCorporation isthe proponentofthis plat. 1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon the plat.City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat isthe property submitted for platting. 1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materials inreaching itsdecision: 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 tothem,the Commission makesthe following findings of fact: 2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property. 2.2 The property is currently zoned C-2,GeneralCommercial and Business. 2.3 The plat is in the public interest. 2.4 The platis consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2.5 The final platconforms withthe preliminary plat. 3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Fromthe foregoing findingsof factthe 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 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. 4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. On the basisofthe foregoing findingsof factand conclusions,itisthe 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 with the stipulation that the comments of the City Engineer be addressed. 5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL. 5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on June 12,2001. 5.2 Proponent.Maiers Development Corporation is the proponent of this plat. 5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final plat for property legally described upon the plat. City staffhas confirmed the property described on the platis 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. 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 final plat. u U 7.2 The platis properly before the Council forits decision. 7.3 Itis proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this final plat. 8.DECISION. The CityCouncilof the Cityof Moses Lake agrees withthe recommendation of the Planning Commis sion and approves the final plat. Jichard H.Pearce,Mayor n n n