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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 10, 2001
Council Present:Richard Pearce,RonCovey,ChrisBlessing,LarryTracy,Tom Porter,BrentReese,and Lee
Blackwell
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes of the June 26 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Dr.Coveymovedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded by
Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously.
M Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, andthose expense
reimbursementclaims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included onthe belowlistas modified bythe Council and noted uponsaid listfor theCouncilmeetingofJuly10,2001 for the funds listed below are approved in theamountof $2,330,333.45.
GENERAL FUND $64,629.00 PWTFW/SD/S 241,828.64
STREET 5,532.80 SANITATION FUND 846,250.02
STREET REPAIR/RECON 441.01 AIRPORT 364.71
PWTF LOAN -STRATFORD 40,657.44 SELF INSURANCE 1,164.00
CENTRAL DRIVE LID#58 436,427.50 CENTRAL SERVICES 10,551.40
STREET IMPROVEMENT 27,637.98 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 30,541.70
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 343.07 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 15,481.37
WATER/SEWER 11,234.63 MLYOUTH PT FORCE 1,863.05
1992 BOND FUND 521,845.00 TOTAL $2,330,333.45
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 73,540.13
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapprovedbythe City Manager according tothe processestablishedbyMoses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and theinternal control policy approved bytheCity Council hasbeenrecorded
on a listing whichhas been made available tothe City Council.The claims listed belowareapproved inthe
amount of$388,230.66 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $256.86 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 300.00
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 387,000.00 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 173.80
TOTAL $388,230.66
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according tothe process established byMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council has been recorded
on a listing whichhas been made available to the CityCouncil.The claims listedbelowareapproved inthe
amount of $1,665.45 for all funds.
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,648.85
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 16.60
TOTAL $1,665.45
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Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according totheprocess established byMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council has been recorded
on a listing which has been made ^--s,-,-,-L-"--*»-••:|-ru--•,:-1--'u-'•:-tu-
amount of $5,357.56 for all funds.
on a listing which has been made availableto the CityCouncil.The claims listed below are approved inthe
GENERAL FUND $ 28.06
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 5,329.50
TOTAL $5,357.56
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapprovedbythe CityManager according tothe process established byMoses
Lake Municipal Code3.42.030andthe internal control policy approvedbythe City Council has been recorded
on a listing whichhas been made available tothe City Council.The claimslisted beloware approved inthe
amount of $20,976.05 for all funds.
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 16,534.62 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3,032.58
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,408.85 TOTAL $20,976.05
ClaimChecks:Checks 10151 through 10356 issued on June 27, 2001 through July6, 2001 were approved
for paymentat the Council meeting heldon July 10,2001 inthe total amount of $2,386,034.70.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 22, 2001 having been approved pursuantto the ruleofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040, was paid by checks 20564 through 20843 in the total
amount of $75,398.26.
^J EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS:The following employees have earned service recognition awards:/0/£
PoliceDepartment: Dennis Duke-25 years of service; DavidMadrishin (present) and Jay Peterson -10years
of service.
Finance:Marsha Newton (present) - 20 years of service;David Fournier and Rey Pichardo -15 years of
service.
Municipal Services: Gary Harer (present)-15 years of service;and Russell Brown -10 years of service
Fire Department:Tom Taylor (present)-10 years ofservice
Executive Department: Judy Thompson - 25 years of service.
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III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work - Crack Seal Project 2001: Ray Poland &Sons,Inc.has completed work on the 2001 Crack
Seal Project.The work should be accepted and the 45 day lien period entered into.
Request to Charge Admission -Baseball:The Columbia Basin Girls Softball Association requested
permission to sell t-shirts,souvenir programs,and to chargeadmission to the 2001 Washington State 14 and
Under Girls Fastpitch StateTournamenton July 12 -15at Larson Playfield and Paul LauzierAthleticComplex.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Porter, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS (~^
POLICE VEHICLE VIDEO SYSTEM
The city received three bids for the four police vehicle video systems.Staff recommended that the bid be
awarded to Kustom Signals,Inc. from Lenexa,Kansas.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bid for four police vehicle video systems be awarded to Kustom
Signals in the amount of $19,008.94,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
7/^-SINKIUSE SQUARE/SIDEWALKS -REQUEST TO USE
IJ6 <r The Moses Lake Business Association requested the use of aportion of Sinkiuse Square on August 10,2001
from 6 a.m.to 11 a.m.for the Cowboy Breakfast.Music and entertainment will be provided.They also
requested the use of sidewalks fora Sidewalk Sale on August 10 and 11 duringusual business hours.
Sally Goodwin, representing the Moses Lake Business Association, stated that they would like the use of
Sinkiuse Square until 5 p.m. on August 10 forthe music and entertainment that will be provided.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the request to use Sinkiuse Square from6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 10
be grantedand the request to use city right-of-way for the sidewalk sale also be granted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
LeAnn Pauley,Moses LakeBusiness Association,requestedthe use of SinkiuseSquareon July 21 for the
Art Flair inthe Square. Setup will begin at 10 a.m. and cleanup will be complete by 5 p.m.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to use Sinkiuse Square from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 21.
be granted,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AGENDA -1st READING
An ordinance was presentedwhich amends the orderof business for the Council meetings.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled 'Mayor and Council"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinancebe adopted, seconded by Mr.Tracy,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - BUILDON UNPLATTED PROPERTY - MCKAY SEED COMPANY
McKay Seed Company requested permission to build on unplatted property at2945 Road N NE,Tax#4201.
The request isfor the purpose ofobtaining a building permit toconstruct covered storage.The building wouldbeapproximately60'wide,100'long,and 16'tall.The site iszoned Heavy Industrial.Road NNE is paved
but does not have curbs,gutters,or sidewalks.
The resolution allowing McKay Seed Company,Inc.to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
FERGUSON FINAL MAJOR PLAT O
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted the final plat for the 25 lot Ferguson Major Plat."~
The plat is located offof Monroe Street in an R-1 Zone.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe
final plat be approved.
Mr.Blessingdeclaredan appearance of fairness issue and exited the room.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Ferguson Final Major Platbe approved withthe stipulationthat
the comments from the CityEngineerbe addressed andthe Findings of Factbe accepted,seconded by Mr.
Porter,and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
VARIANCE -UNDERGROUND UTILITIES -PUD //££?TheGrant County PUD hasrequested a variance totherequirement to install the relocated power lines on '
Interlake Road underground.The PUD cannotgetthe developertoagreeto pay for a portion ofthe under
grounding ofthe utilities and is,therefore,proposing to install an overhead line in the new location.
Mike Doyle,PUD,stated thatthisisanold line andthe relocation costsarequite high.Becauseoftheinability
tocome toanagreement with the developertosharethecosts with the PUD,a variance is being requested
to maintain the lineinan overhead position.The property owners in the area have no preference on the
locationof the line.The linewould be constructed outside the road right-of-waybut withinthe easements
^provided bythe plat development.The variance is being requested in order tokeepthecostatan acceptable
N level.He mentioned thatunder grounding theline will costabout $36,636 and anoverhead line will costabout
$15,000.The developer has been asked to contribute about 50% of the difference.
Dr.Covey mentioned that the previous requests for placing a line overhead were due to major cost
differences.The cost difference in this case is minimal between the overhead line and the underground line.
Mr.Doyle statedthatthe initial costto relocate the three phase line was $59,540.However,the developer
stated thatathree phase linewas notneeded onthisstreet, so itwas redesigned for a singlephase line.He
distributed a map of the project.
Bill Bertrum,representing the developers,statedthatthe PUD hadquotedthem a price of$8,300for thecost
of under grounding the line.The developerscounteroffered with $6,200sincethey did notfeelthey should
pay forthe three phase partof the line.
Mr.Doylepointedout that the three phase portion of the linehas been itemized out of the project.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Dr.Covey feltthat the cost issue should be worked out between the PUD and the developer.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the variance request be denied,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
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ICE SKATING RINK -LOCATION
Staff requested directionfromthe Councilon the locationofthe ice skating rinks.The cityhas purchased the
approximately 7.1 acres of property adjacentto Larson Playfield.There issufficient space atthis locationfor
both rinks,but no formal decision on the location ofthe ice rinks has been made by the Council.
Mr.Reese pointed out that one of the main reasons forpurchasing the propertyadjacent to Larson Playfield
was to place the ice skating rinks there.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the ice skating rinks be located on the property adjacent to Larson
Playfield,seconded by Dr.Covey.
Mr.Blessing pointedout that the location of the ice skating rinksis a partof the survey beingconducted by
the Parks and Recreation Department. He feltthat any decision on the location should wait until after the
results ofthe survey are in.
Mr.Tracymentionedthatthe School Boardisinterested inworkingwiththe cityto possiblylocatethe icerinks
at McCosh Park. He also felt that any decision on the location of the rinks should wait until the Parks and
Recreation survey has been completed.
Mr.Blackwellstated that he would liketo see a site planshowing the ice rinks in McCosh Park. He feltthat
the Council should take additionaltime to study possible locations forthe ice skating rinks.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the decision on the locationof the ice skating rinks be tabled until the
results ofthe Parksand Recreation Survey areknown,seconded by Mr.Blessing, and passedwithMr.Pearce
and Mr.Reese opposed.
Dr.Covey pointed outthat theiceskating rink could physically fit at McCosh Park butthere isthe question
ofspace for bleachersandotheramenities. Hedid not feeltherewould beadequatespace at McCosh Park
forthe necessary amenities required forthe ice skating rinks.
Mr.Pearce did not feel the Council needed to wait forthe Comprehensive Planto determine the location of
the ice skating rinks.He pointedout thatthe decisionof the Council on the location of the ice skating rinks
would affect the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,statedthatatthelastmeeting several membersofthe committee
requestedthatthe questionofthe location ofthe iceskatingrinksbe included inthe survey.Approximately
200 people will receive the survey, which will be sent out within the next week.
Mr.Blackwell felt that theiceskating rink belongs atMcCosh Park as it will beclose totheactivity center,next
to the school, near the Boys and GirlsClub, and close to the downtown area.
Mr.Blessingfeltthatthe iceskatingrinksandthe necessary amenities will fit at McCosh Parkandthey belong
there. McCosh Parkisthe logical placeforthe ice skating rinks because itis inthe center ofthe community
and will add to the downtown business district.
Mr.Tracyagreedthattheice rinks belongat McCosh Park andhe felt thatthecityshouldworkwith theSchool
District on this issue.
Mr.Porter disagreedwith placing the iceskatingrinksatMcCosh Park.Placing the ice rinksat McCoshPark
will eliminategreen space thatisused by picnickers andotherpeople. He pointed outthatthe location oftheicerinkshavebeenunderdiscussionforoverthreeyears.He felt that the city should be careful abouteliminatinggreenspace.He also mentioned that much of the parking in the area istwo-hour parking.
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Dr. Covey agreed that the green space in McCosh Park is important and did not see any justification in
removing itwhen other property is available which could be used for the ice skating rinks. He pointed out that
there is more than adequate space for parking at the recently purchased property adjacentto Larson Playfield.
Mr.Reese was opposed to having McCosh Park too cluttered.Recreational facilities should be spread out
and he felt that the ice skating rinks should be located atthe property adjacent to Larson Playfield. He pointed
out that there are no recreational amenities in that part of town except the ball fields.
SINKIUSE SQUARE AND AHLERS PARK
Staff requested authorization from Council on improvements to Sinkiuse Square and Ahlers Parks.The
proposed improvements to Sinkiuse Square would result in the removal of 11 parking spaces for a green belt
and possibly include sculptures by local artists,a gazebo for displaying public notices,and a fountain.
Ahlers Park would be improved with recreational activities such as checkers,lawn bowling,bocci ball,horse
shoes,and croquet.
Sinkiuse Square
Letters were received from the Chamber of Commerce and the Moses Lake Business Association in favor
of the improvements to Sinkiuse Square.A letter was received from The Great Northwest Chocolate Factory
and the J. C.Penney Catalog Store which was opposed to the removal of parking spaces at Sinkiuse Square.
Dr.Covey pointed out that the proposed changes to Sinkiuse Square does not allow space for people to get
together.He was concerned about the loss of the parking spaces.
Mr.Blessing pointed out that the city has done quite a bitover the past years to improve the downtown area
and felt that the Downtown Business Association should contribute to any cost involved in improving Sinkiuse
Square.
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager, pointed out that no decisions have been made either on the improvements
to Sinkiuse Square or how they would be paid for.
Mr.Porterwas infavorofimproving Sinkiuse Square and feltthatthe downtown business association should
contribute to the cost but was not infavor of eliminating any of the parking spaces.He felt that the parking
issue should be addressed before any parking spaces are eliminated inthe downtown area.
There was some discussion by the Council which was generally in favorof improving Sinkiuse Square but
opposed to the loss of any parking spaces.
Mr.Blackwell didnotbelievethere isa parkingproblem in the downtown area and feltthat the improvements
ofSinkiuseSquare should proceed with the city working with the Moses LakeBusiness Association.
Mr.Reese felt that improvementsto SinkiuseSquare is needed but would like to retainthe parking spaces.
He would like to see the project proceed.
LeAnn Pauley,Chairman ofthe Sinkiuse Square Committee,submitted information on downtown improve
ments. She mentioned that the people parking in Sinkiuse Square are mostly business owners and their
staff. She pointed out that downtown Moses Lakelooks like a strip mall and there are no activities to draw
people downtown.
It wasthesuggestion ofthe Council thatstaffwork with theMosesLake BusinessAssociation tocomeupwith
some specific improvements and cost figures for Sinkiuse Square.
Ahlers Park
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the proposed improvementstoAhlersPark is a master
plan andthe $2,000 budgetedwill notcover all the proposed improvements at this time.He pointed outthat
this is a centrally located park, small in area, and probably a good space for less strenuous recreational
activities.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that staff be authorized to spend $2,000for improvements toAhlers Park,
seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
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Mr.Reese suggested that the city start with a fountain in this park.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT -STAFFING
Council authorization was requested for the following changes in the Parks and Recreation Department -
reclassify theParkMaintenance Supervisor toaParksand Recreation Maintenance Superintendent;reclassify
a Parks Maintenance Worker position to a Park Foreman position;and increase the salary range for the
position of Museum and Art Center Manager.
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager, explained the proposed changes to the Council.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the proposed personnel changes and salary range changes inthe Parks
and Recreation Department be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
HOUSE OF MUSIC AND STEREO -SIGN OVER CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
Terry Llewellyn,owner of the House of Music and Stereo, is requesting permission to place a free-standing
sign at 537W. Broadwaywhichwill projectintothe cityright-of-way.The pole portion ofthe free standing sign
will not be within city right-of-way but the cabinet portion of the sign would extend 18"intothe right-of-way.
GilbertAlvarado, Community Development Director, mentioned that the bottom of the cabinet is 16'above
the sidewalk so itwill not cause any problems for pedestrians.
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Gary Gostlener,representing the House of Music and Stereo,stated that everything is inorder to installthis
sign.
Staff was requested to provide some language inthe sign ordinance to allowfor these type of signs.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and passed
unanimously.
VAN PURCHASE
Ratification ofthe purchase ofa used van was requested fromthe Council.This van was purchased based
on the adoption of a policy waiving competitive bidding requirements involving special facility or market
conditions.The van was available for immediate purchase and could not be held for a competitive bidding
process,so the special market conditionsexisted. Since the purchase was made priortothe adoptionofthe
policy,the city is asking the Council to ratifythis purchase.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the purchase of the van be ratified and approved,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ICE SKATING RINKS/AHLERS PARK
Lisa Wintermute stated that adding the ice rinks to McCosh Park would be beneficial to the area,including
down town.She also felt that the proposed improvements to Ahlers Park would provide recreational
opportunities for the senior population.
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PAVING REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Blackwell pointed out that the new car lot on Yonezawa Boulevard is not required to pave its sales lot.
He felt that the ordinance should be amended to requiring paving of car sales lots since a parking lot is
required to be paved.
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager, pointed out that there is no requirement forthe paving ofopen sales lots.
The city does require the paving of parking lots.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director, pointed out that the Planning Commission was also
concerned about this issue and placed a condition on the developmentthat the sales lotwould be paved within
three to five years.
Staff was requested to provide an amendment to the ordinance to provide the paving of open sales lots.
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, CityManager, distributed the June 2001 Building Activity Report.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported that the cityreceived $65,377.62 from interest income for June
2001.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, reported thatthe cityreceived $330,577.59 fromsales tax and $21,651.12
in transient rental income for June 2001.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE FERGUSON MAJOR
PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
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HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public meetingwas heldupon proper noticebeforetheCommissiononJune 21,2001
Proponent.Dennis Ferguson is the proponent of this plat.1.2
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Purpose. The proponenthas submitteda plat for property whichis legally described uponthe
plat.City staff has confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe property submitted for
platting.
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.
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 R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The final plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat.
2.4 The plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 The plat is in the public interest.
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe Cityof Moses Lakeis vested withthe authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The platis properly before the Commission forits recommendation.
3.3 It is properatthis 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.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Onthe basis ofthe foregoing findingsof factandconclusions, itisthe recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission of the Cityof Moses Laketo the CityCouncil of the Cityof Moses Lakethat the plat be
approved.
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meetingwas heldupon proper noticebeforethe Council on July 10,2001.
5.2 Proponent.Dennis Ferguson is the proponent ofthis plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponenthas submitted a final platfor property legally described uponthe plat.
City staffhas confirmed the property describedonthe plat isthe property submittedfor 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 CityCouncil 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 ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision on <}
a final plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis proper at this time forthe City Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The CityCouncil of the Cityof Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commis
sion and approves the final plat.
Dated:
lichard Pearce,Mayor
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