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July 24, 2001
CouncilPresent: RichardPearce, Ron Covey, ChrisBlessing,Larry Tracy, Tom Porter,BrentReese,and Lee
Blackwell
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the July 10 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Blessing, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwellmoved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Porter, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certifiedby the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims 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 includedon the below listas modified bythe Counciland noted upon said listforthe
Council meetingof July 24,2001 for the funds listed belowareapprovedinthe amountof $365,859.16.
GENERAL FUND $68,693.52 SANITATION FUND 8,637.92
STREET 29,934.36 AIRPORT 215.92
STREET REPAIR/RECON 50.00 AMBULANCE FUND 17,346.91
EQUIPMENT LEASES 5,212.64 UMEMPL COMP INSURANCE 375.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 67,395.98 SELF INSURANCE 51.96
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 6,500.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 48,144.55
WATER/SEWER 57,598.72 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 38,616.96
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 2,997.66 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11,831.88
WATER/SEWER LEASES 2,239.16 FIREMANS PENSION 16.00
TOTAL $368,859.16
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bythe City Manager according tothe process established byMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 and theinternal control policy approved bytheCity Council hasbeenrecorded
on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the
amount of$12,335.99 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $8,632.32 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 8.61
STREET REPR/RECON 40.49 CENTRAL SERVICES 164.59
WATER/SEWER 3,235.22 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 254.76
TOTAL $12,335.99
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according tothe process established byMoses
LakeMunicipal Code3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approved bytheCity Council hasbeen recorded
on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved inthe
amount of$2,972.75 for all funds.
WATER/SEWER FUND $2,972.75
TOTAL $2,972.75
PrepaidClaims: Prepaidclaims approved bythe CityManageraccording tothe process established by Moses
LakeMunicipal Code3.42.030 andtheinternal control policy approved bytheCity Council hasbeen recorded
on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved in the
amount of$402,253.18 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $1,885.43 WATER/SEWER 19.55
CAPITAL 392,829.50 BUILDING MAINENANCE 7,518.70
TOTAL $402,253.18
Claim Checks:Checks 10357 through 10566 issued on July 10,2001 through July 23, 2001 were approved
forpayment at the Council meeting heldon July24, 2001 inthe totalamount of$3,152,818.59.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 29,2001 having been approved pursuantto the ruleof the CityCouncil
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 20844 through 20850 in the total
amount of$1,152.52.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 6,2001 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the CityCouncil set
forth in Moses Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.040,was paid by checks 20851 through 21137 inthe total amount
of$84,318.25.
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS:None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution - Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 2001:The Police Department requested authorization to
apply for a locallawenforcement blockgrantfromthe Departmentof Justice. The grantwouldrequirea 10%
match.
Tourism Commission -Re-Appointments:Gene Donat,Steve McFarland, Mary Perry, and Brenda Teals
requested re-appointment to the Tourism Commission.
Accept Work -Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex/Larson Plavfield Lighting Installation:Rakoz Electric has
completed the ballfield lighting installation project for the five ballfields atthe Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex Tfi fr
and the replacement oftwo poles on Field Matthe Larson Plavfield site.Thework should be accepted and ////
the 30-day lien period entered into.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the ConsentAgenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed
with Mr.Blackwellopposed and Mr.Tracy abstaining to the re-appointments due to the fact that they wished
to know more information about the people requesting re-appointment to the Tourism Commission.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
TOP MOUNT PUMPER FIRE TRUCK
The city only received one bid for the top mount pumper fire truck.The bidder, D3Z,took three exceptions
to the specifications.These exceptions are minor in nature from a maintenance and operation perspective.
Staff recommended that the bid be awarded to D3Z, Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the exceptions be waived and the bid forthe top mount pumperfiretruck
be awarded to D3Z, Inc. inthe amount of $229,880.95,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
SEWER LINING PROJECT -2001
Thecity received four bids for the 2001 sewer lining project for Lakeside Drive and Lakeway Drive.The low
bidcame in under the engineer's estimate and the staff requested that an additional$10,000 worth of work
be added to the project.Staff recommended that the bid be awarded to Gelco Services,Inc.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the engineer's estimate was highdue to the factthat the
city was unsure what the unit prices would be.Since the bid pricewas lower than the engineer's estimate,
staff is requesting authorization to include additional sewer inthis project. He mentioned that there is a lotof
sewer in the city that needs to be relined and this will be only one of many projects.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the bid forthe 2001 sewer lining project be awarded to Gelco Services,
Inc.in the amount of $190,900.33,and authorize the additional $10,000 of work,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and
passed unanimously.
TOP DRESSER
The cityonlyreceivedone bidfor the largeareatop dresser. Staff recommended thatthe bidbe awardedto
Cascade Turf Equipment.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bid for the large areatop dresser be awarded to Cascade Turf
Equipment in the amountof $20,907.62,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
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Thecity received two bidsfor the2001 sidewalk project.The low bidder,Desert RockExcavation,claims theirproposalcontainserrorsfortwounitprices.These two unit prices are$25,instead of $250,for installing a
sewer cleanoutand$30, insteadof$3,000, fora sewer manhole. The specificationsdo notallowunitprices
to be changed after bid opening but Desert Rock Excavation still wishes to be awarded the bid.Staff
recommended that the bid be awarded to Desert Rock Excavation.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bid forthe 2001 sidewalk project be awarded to Desert Rock >*-s
Excavation inthe amountof $193,359.21,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.''
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
VARIANCE -UNDERGROUND UTILITIES -PUD
The Grant County PUD requested reconsideration ofthe Council's denial ofavariance tothe requirement to
installthe relocated power lines on Interlake Road underground.
Steven Comstock,Grant CountyPUD,statedthatthecostof moving the overheadline is $15,562.The cost
to place the lines underground is $59,540.He pointed outthatan increase in costs of 3 to 4 times is a
concerntothe PUD since ultimately the ratepayerhastocoverthose costs. He pointed outthatthetelephonecompanyhasplacedtheirundergroundlinesinthecenteroftheeasementwhichmakes itmoredifficult for
the PUDto install their lines because of limited room.This willalso increasethe costs.The property owners
in the area are not opposed to overhead lines.
Dr.Covey pointed outthatthe Council was underthe impression afterthelastmeetingthattherewas basically
onlya $2,000 difference between placing the linesoverhead or underground.
Mr.Comstock stated that itwas tocorrectthatimpression thatthe PUD has requested reconsiderationbythe
Council onthe denialofthe varianceto placethe lineoverhead. The actualcost to placethe lineunderground
is approximately four times the cost of installing the line overhead.He mentioned thatsome ofthe cost is
coveredbythe developerbutthe majority comes from the PUD,iswhichultimately funded by ratepayers.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Bob Fancher,developer in this area, stated that they have discussed this withthe PUD and they are not
opposed tothe line beingoverhead. The street needs to be completed so thata certificate ofoccupancycan
be obtained bythe first partof September.He mentioned that there are currently only3 users inthis area.
Also, inthis area of town there is no underground service, everything is overhead.
There was some discussion by the Council. No action was taken.
GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA PLAN
Carol Miller,ProjectCoordinator,gave some backgroundonthe ColumbiaBasinGroundWater Management
Area Planand requested a letter of support from the Cityof Moses Lake.
Itwas determined to place this on the next agenda to give the Council some time to reviewthis plan.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AGENDA -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the order of business forthe Council meetings.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled 'Mayor and Council"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Porter, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -JUNIPER DRIVE VACATION -1st READING
Grant Mental Healthcare has submitted a request to vacate the portion of Juniper Drive between the Grant
County Homes Plat and a portion of Tax #4193.They are proposing to construct a new building and
associated parking loton property adjacent to Coolidge and Plum Streets.These streets are fully improved
with curbs,gutters,and sidewalks.The proposed site is currently vacant,except for the portion containing\^J the Sunbridge Retirement Center,which will remain.Existing uses in the area include Samaritan Hospital,
various medical uses,United Methodist Church,and residential.Juniper Drive between the Grant County
Homes Platand Tax#4193 consistsof a 30'wide of right-of-waycontaining cityand publicutilities.This right-
of-way was dedicated on the plat, which was recorded in 1975.When the plat to the north,Moses Lake
Medical Center Short Plat,was recorded in 1993,a utility easement was required rather than dedication of
the continuation of Juniper.The Planning Commission considered the request for a vacation and recom
mended to the Council that the vacation be approved with the stipulation that easements be retained for
existing and future utilities.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Juniper Drive was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.Covey,
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -OASIS MOTEL
A resolution was presented which would allowthe Oasis Motelto install new signs on Tax #4189 in Battery
Orchard Tracts.The existing sign will be relocated from the northeast corner of the property approximately
150'west so that itwill be closer to West Broadway. A new sign,oriented towards the freeway, would be
located on the southwest corner of the property. All requirements of the city code willbe met.
The resolution allowing the Oasis Motel to buildon unplatted propertyowned by Best Hospitality,LLC was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
Aresolutionwas presented whichwouldallowNextel Communicationsto construct awireless antenna support
i J structure and the associated ground mounted support equipment on unplatted property located at 1317 E.
^-^Wheeler Road.The Planning Commission hasapproved a conditional use permit for this project as well as
a variancetothe height limits inorderto allow the constructionofthe antenna at 150'.The property iszoned
Light Industrial.
The resolution allowing Nextel Communications,Inc.to build on property owned by Maiers Enterprises,LLC
was read by title only.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that this communications toweris directly in the flight line for MedStar from the
Municipal Airport toSamaritan Hospital andtheywereopposedtothe installation ofthetoweratthislocation.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthe heightvariance for the towerhas been
approved bythe Planning Commission and noappeal ofthatdecision was presented tothe Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy.
Mr.Alvarado pointed out that an ordinance will be forthcoming which will provide for regulations for
communications towers.
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,mentioned that activity with regard to communications towershas increased.
However,the recentcourtdecisionfrom theappellatecourtprovides for some goodlanguagefor cities. Cities
will need to deal with the FCC rule but the FCC rule does not pre-empt local regulations.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed with Dr.Covey and Mr.Reese opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
WELL 9 PUMP HOUSE PROJECT
^J Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the following at Well 9-construction of aremovable buildingforthepump;amain building for the piping,mechanical,electrical,chlorination,and telemetry equipment;and
a new 250 hp pump, lineshaft, and column pipe.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that staffbe authorized to call forbids,seconded by Mr.Tracy, and passed
unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION -ICE SKATING RINK STUDY I//0
SESSION
The Parksand Recreation Commission andthe Tourism Commission heldtheirannual jointmeeting andtour
of parks and facilities on July 11,2001.After viewing the proposed sites for the ice rink,both Commissions
requested a joint study session with the City Council totour and discuss potential ice rink locations.
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Mr.Blackwell stated that the results of the Parks and Recreation survey willbe available shortly and also that
the Parks and Recreation and Tourism Commissions have indicated their preference forthe placementofthe
ice skating rinks inthe submitted letters. He did not feel a study session would be necessary.
Dr.Covey pointed out that the 200 people sent the survey may not have allthe background informationon
the subject of the location of the ice skating rinksand those surveys would be but a partof the information
used to make a final decision.
Mr.Porter mentioned thatthe Parks and Recreation and Tourism Commissions have studied this issue and
hearing their comments may be helpful.
Mr.Blessingfeltthatitwas poorjudgmentonthe part oftheTourismCommissiontosend alettertothe editor
stating their preference ofthe"Larson Recreation Center"asthelocation oftheice skating rinks.He felt that f)
this could influence those people participating inthe survey.
Mr.Tracy pointed outthatthe TourismCommission isan advisoryboard tothe Council and with this letterin
the paper they have indicated their preference for the location of the ice skating rinks and by doing so
attempted to influence the results of the survey. He felt that the Commission had failed in theiradvisory
capacityby submittingthe letterto the newspaper before talking to the Council.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved thatastudy session be heldwiththe Parksand RecreationCommission and
TourismCommissionon July31at7 p.m.inthe Council Chambers butwith notour,seconded by Dr.Covey.
Mr.Blackwell was opposed to the study session as he felt the observationsof the Commissions have no
validity.
Mr.Tracywas opposed to a study session prior to the Council receiving the resultsof the survey.
The motion failed with Mr.Tracy,Mr.Blackwell,Mr.Blessing, and Mr.Pearce opposed and Mr.Reese,Dr.
Covey,and Mr.Porter in favor.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the matter of setting a date fora study session with the Parks and
Recreation Commission and Tourism Commission be discussed at the August 14 Council meeting.
l/£(p HAYDEN CAMPUS 4th ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,submitted the final plat for the 44 lot Hayden Campus 4,h
Addition Major Plat.The plat is located on Cougar Drive and Husky Drive in an R-1 Zone. The Planning
Commission recommended that the final plat be approved.
Mr.Blessing declared an appearance offairness issue and exited the room.Mr.Blackwell also left the room.^-v
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the Hayden Campus 4,h Addition Final Major Plat beapproved with the
stipulation thatthe comments from the City Engineer be addressed and the Findings of Factbe accepted,
seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Staff requested a schedule for adoption of the Final Draft Comprehensive Plan. This schedule will be
forwarded to the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board.
Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,stated thatthe Council will have to holda public hearing
prior to adoptionofthe Comp Plan.Healso requested direction from the Council onwhether ornotanother
study session is needed.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that a publichearing be set forAugust 14 on the Comp Plan,seconded
by Mr. Porter,and passed unanimously.
Itwas the consensus ofthe Council that a study session is not needed at this time.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the tentative schedule foradoption of the
Comp Plan isa public hearing onAugust 14,the first reading ofan ordinance adopting the Comp Plan on
August 28, and the second reading ofthe ordinance on September 11.The Council could also declare an
emergency and pass the ordinance on a single reading at the August 28 meeting.He requested direction
from the Council on whether or not the city should notify those property owners whose property would be
affected by a land use designation change.
Itwas the consensus ofthe Council that affected property owners be notified of the public hearing.
VARIANCE -DRIVEWAY -LAKESIDE DRIVE (~*)
Gary Mann, 1362 Columbia,requested a variance inorderto construct adriveway within 12'ofthe intersection
of Columbia Avenue and Lakeside Drive rather than the required 30'from the intersection.
Gary Harer, MunicipalServices Director,expressedconcern overthe location of the proposed driveway since
Columbia and Lakeside is a "Y"intersection.This is a vacant lotand he is proposing to construct a garage
to service his house on the other side.The existing driveway services a different home,was constructed
many years ago, and is also not to current city standards.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the variance request be denied,seconded by Mr. Tracy,and passed
unanimously.
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VARIANCE -DATE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Les Schwab Tires requested a variance to the requirement to install sidewalks on both sides of Date Street.
Les Schwab is improving Date Street from Broadway Avenue to Commercial Street.
Jerry Arnson,Manager of Les Schwab Tires, stated that they would like a variance to the requirement to
construct sidewalks on the east side of Date Street on property they do not own and would like a late comers
agreement for reimbursement of the street construction costs.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the variance request be granted and a late comers agreement be
established,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
CERB LOAN -PACIFIC RIM ETHANOL
TerryBrewer,Economic DevelopmentCouncil,stated that Pacific Rim Ethanol is close to gettingfinancing
fortheir projectand would like the cooperation ofthe city inobtaininglowinterest loans and grant funds from
the state Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB).The CERB has indicated they will consider
applications for funding on a firstcome first served basis. Their next meeting is on September 20 and the
application deadline is August 6. He requested a resolution from the Council authorizing the cityand Pacific
Rim Ethanol to submit an application to CERB. He mentioned that this is a 20%matching grant but that those
matching funds would come from Pacific Rim Ethanol.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that there will be no obligation on the part of the city except for
administrative time to put the application together.
Action Taken:Mr. Blackwell moved that a resolution be drafted to apply for a loan from the Community
Economic Revitalization Board for Pacific Rim Ethanol,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ICE SKATING RINKS
Mr.Blessing stated that he would like clarificationon some of the statements inthe letter submitted to the
Council from the Tourism Commission.
Mr.Blackwell submitted a letter in response to the letter submitted by the Tourism Commission.
Mr.Porter mentioned that he is willing to listen to all points of view on the subject of the location of the ice
skating rinks.
Dr.Covey pointed out that manythingswill go into the decisionon the location ofthe iceskating rinks - the
Parks and Recreation Survey,the information from theTourismand Parks and Recreation Commissions, and
opinions of the general public.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the second quarter financial reports.
LAKESIDE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that,due to the addition of Lakeside Drive to serve Mr.
Burnhardt's property,thecost for the Lakeside Drive reconstruction project has increased.It will costthecity
approximately $41,000 for streetwork;$35,000 for water andsewer,and$4,500 for Mr.Burnhardt's approach.
There is sufficient money inthe various funds to cover the increased costs.
SISTER CITY j£QJ>
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the schedule for the activities of the Sister City delegation,
which will be in Moses Lake from August 18 to August 21. He reminded the Council that there will be a
luncheonon August 18 at noonat the FireStationand the Council is invited.
YONEZAWA BOULEVARD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Yonezawa Boulevard will bededicated during the visit by theSisterCitydelegation.He reported that a large piece of white granite was dug up during the construction of /&6
Yonezawa andthatgranite has been placed nearthe round-about at Division.Thededication plaque will be
imbedded in this6,000 lbs.granite boulder.The granite was brought into thisarea about 16,000 years ago
by one of the major flood events.
The regular meeting was adjourned at10:10 p.m.and the Council met in anexecutive session to discuss real
estate.The executive session was adjourned at 11:00 prm^and the regular meeting wasreconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE HAYDEN CAMPUS
FOURTH ADDITION MAJOR PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
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5.
HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public meeting washeld upon proper notice before theCommission onJuly 12,2001.
Proponent. Hayden Enterprises is the proponent of this plat.1.2
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Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon the
plat.City staffhas 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 BYTHE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based uponthe evidence presentedtothem, the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The propertyis currentlyzoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The final plat is essentially teh same as teh preliminary plat.
2.4 The platis inthe best interest of the public.
2.5 The platis consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.6 The zoning is appropriate.
2.7 There are no environmental concerns.
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Fromthe foregoing findings of factthe Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the CityofMoses Lake is vested with the authorityto recommend
to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The platis properlybefore the Commission forits recommendation.
3.3 It is properat thistime for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 Itis in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis ofthe foregoing findingsof factand conclusions,itisthe recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission of the Cityof Moses Lake to the CityCouncil of the Cityof Moses Lake that the platbe
approved.
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A publicmeeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on July 24,2001.
5.2 Proponent. Hayden Enterprises is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponenthas submitted a final platfor property legally described uponthe plat.
Citystaffhas confirmedthe property described onthe platisthe property submitted forplatting.
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 asits own.C }
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.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The CityCouncilofthe Cityof Moses Lake agrees withthe recommendation ofthe PlanningCommis
sion and approves the final plat.
Richard Pearce,Mayor
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