2001.06.12_000015740
MOSESLAKECITYCOUNCILJune12,2001
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Chris Blessing,Larry Tracy,Tom Porter,and Brent ReeseAbsent:Lee Blackwell
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of theMay22 meeting be approved,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS,AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that thebills,checks,and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded byMr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bytheFinance Director as requiredby RCW 42.24.080,and those expensereimbursementclaimscertifiedasrequiredbyRCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which hasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modifiedby the Council and noted upon said listfor theCouncilmeetingofJune12,2001 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $790,244.24.
GENERAL FUND $117,559.97 SANITATIONFUND 104,167.28STREET11,251.83 AIRPORT 20,069.65STREETREPAIR/RECON 54,286.94 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,637.20STREETIMPROVEMENT144,812.86 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 48,220.00PARK&REC IMPROVEMENT 143,428.12 BUILDINGMAINTENANCE 30,382.95WATER/SEWER 14,802.91 FIREMANS PENSION 119.00WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 87,067.92 MLYOUTH PT FORCE 1,437.61TOTAL$790,244.24
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approvedbythe CityManager accordingtotheprocess established by MosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 and theinternal control policyapproved by theCityCouncil has been recordedonalistingwhichhasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.The claims listed below are approvedin theamountof$911.35for allfunds.
GENERAL FUND $124.76STREETREPAIR/RECON 786.59TOTAL$911.35
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCityManager according to theprocess established by MosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42,030 andthe internal controlpolicy approvedbythe CityCouncil has been recorded
on a listingwhich has been made availabletothe City Council.The claims listed below are approved in theamountof$146.19for allfunds.
O GENERAL FUND $146.19TOTAL$146.19
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCityManager accordingtotheprocess establishedby MosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 and theinternal control policyapproved by theCityCouncil has been recordedonalistingwhichhasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.The claims listed below are approvedin theamountof$16,985.39for allfunds.
GENERAL FUND $550.75 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 18.82WATER/SEWER 1,415.83 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14,999,99TOTAL$16,985.39
Claim Checks:Checks 9650 through9874 issued on May23,2001 throughJune 8,2001 were approvedforpaymentattheCouncilmeetingheldonJune12,2001 in the totalamount of $1,055,385.39.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May25,2001 having been approved pursuant totherule of theCityCouncil setforthinMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.040,was paid bychecks 20020 through20277 in the totalamountof$61,746.09.
Pavroll:The payroll issued on May31,2001 having been approved pursuantto the rule oftheCityCouncil setforthinMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.040,was paid bychecks 20278 through20284 inthetotalamountof$1,152.52.
Pavroll:The payroll issued on June 8,2001 having been approvedpursuant totherule ofthe City Council setforthinMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.040,was paid bychecks 20278 through20563 in thetotal amountof$71,334.11.
PROCLAMATION:The proclamation declaring June 2001 as Hire-a-Veteran-Month was read in its entirety.
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department:Corbin Moberg,Asst Fire Chief/Medical Services Officer,was introduced tothe Council.
Police Department:Ramon Lopez,Police Officer,was introduced to theCouncil.
IIL CONSENT AGENDA
Parks and Recreation Commission:Fernando Alvarez was reappointed to the Parks and RecreationCommission.
Request to Sell Fireworks -Discount Displav:Discount Display requested permission for a fireworks standat1102W.Broadway.
Resolution -Acceot Donation -Moses Lake/Othello Association of Realtors:A resolution was presentedwhichacceptsadonationof$7,065from the Moses Lake/Othello Association of Realtors.The funds are tobeusedforthepromotionandcontinuationofspecializedrecreationprograms.
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Resolution -Accept Easement -Hochstatter:A resolutionwas presented which accepts an easement from
Harold Hochstatter and the Estate of CliffHochstatter for a 10'x 10'piece ofproperty on Interlake Road.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Denartment ofJustice:A resolutionwas presented which accepts a grant of
$4,300 from the DepartmentofJustice for the purpose of purchasing six bullet proof vests for the Police
Department.
Resolution -Accept Grant -Traffic Safetv Commission:A resolutionwas presented which accepts a grant
of $3,795from theWashington State Traffic Safety Commission for the purchase oftwoKustomradars and
one portable breath testingmachine.
Resolution -Accept Street and Utilityimprovements -HaydenCampus 4"Addition Major Plat:A resolution
was presented which accepts the street and utilityimprovements constructedto serve the Hayden Campus
4'"Addition Major Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed with Mr.Blessing abstainingfrom voting on the resolution accepting utilitiesrelatíng to the Hayden
Campus 4*Addition.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
TRAILER MOUNTED FLEX RODDER
The city received twobids for the trailermountedflex rodder.The lowbidder had three exceptionstothe bid
requirements but stafffeels they are not of a significant nature.Staff requested authorizationtoaward the
bid to Enviro Clean.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved thatthebid for the trailermounted flex rodder be awardedto Enviro Clean
intheamount of $28,723.31,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
SIDEWALKPROJECT
The city received twobids for the2001 Sidewalk Construction Project.Both bids were above theengineer's
estimate by over 18%.Staff recommended that the bids be rejected and the project be rebid inthe fall.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthebidfor the2001Sidewalk Construction Project be rejected and
staff be authorized torebid the project in the fall,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VACUUMSTREET SWEEPER
The city received two bids for the Vacuum Street Sweeper.The low bidder,Ben-Ko-Matic,had 51
exceptions,14 of whichare of majorconcern to staff.The second bidder,Pacific UtilityEquipment,had 4
exceptions,all of which concerned the truck chassis,not the sweepingapparatus.Staff recommendedthat
the bid be awardedto Pacific UtilityEquipment
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe bid from Ben-Ko-Matic be rejected onthe basis thatitsubstantially
does not meet the specifications,seconded y Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe bid forthe vacuum street sweeper be awarded to Pacific Utility
Equipment in theamount of $179,139.00,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
WATER MAINREPLACEMENT PROJECT
The cityreceived six bids forthe 2001 watermain replacement project which includes replacingexisting steel
watermains on sections ofArnold,Criag,Northwest Lane,and Larson Boulevard,all inthe Larson AFBarea.
Option 1is for thepatching oftheasphalt and Option 2 isforthe replacement of theasphalt The replacement
option was included with the hope that Grant County could participate.The county has informed thecitythat
no funds are availableat this time.Staff recommended that the bid and Option 1 be awarded to Chris'
Excavation.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthe bidand option for the2001 Water Main Replacement Project be
awarded toChris'Excavation,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND2001 BUDGE!T-2ND READINGi
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2001 budget
The ordinanceamending the 2001 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE-AMEND SPEED LIMITS-2ND READING
Anordinancewas presented whichsets thespeed limiton Yonezawa Boulevard from Clover Driveto Highway
17 at 30 mph and from Clover DrivetoDivisionat 35 mph.The ordinance also set the speed limitonClover
Drive from Highway 17 to YonezawaBoulevard at 35 mph.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled Speed Limitswas read
by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthat the second readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr;
Porter,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -LOOP DRIVEVACATION-2ND READING
The cityhas received a request from Sandra Kellerand EricAlmquist for thevacation ofthatportion of LoopDriveadjoiningCrestviewDrive.The Planning Commission recommended that the request to vacate thisportionofLoopDrivebeapproved.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,distributed information fromtheadjacent propertyownersconcerningtheappraisalofthepropertyandthefundsthathavebeenexpendedformaintenanceofthisarea.
Sandra Keller,631 Crestview,one oftheadjacent property owners,stated thatthey have maintained theareaoverthepast7years.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Loop Drive was read by titleonly.
Mr.Almquist stated that seven years ago the cityhad sent thema letter stating thattheywere responsible fortheareafromthepropertylinetothecenterofthestreet.
Mr.Alvarado pointed out that the maintenance of the property was a code enforcement/weed abatement
issue.
There was some discussion bythe Council and itwas pointed out thatthere is a requirement thatan adjacentpropertyownermaintaincityright-of-way tothe centerline as itpertains toweed and debris.The citydoes notrequireanadjacentpropertyownertoplantgrassandmow.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthesecond reading of theordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -CREATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS USE FEES-2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which sets thefees for the processing of franchise applications and renewalsrelatedtocabletelevisionandtelecommunicationsproviders.
The ordinance creatingChapter 5.50 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Telecommunication UseFees"was read bytitleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -NUISANCES -1"READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the nuisance ordinance which addresses theuse ofplasticveneerasanuisance.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthe Uniform BuildingCode does allowthe useof"plastic"veneer in conjunction with a building.
The ordinance amending Chapter 8.14 of theMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled 'Nuisances"was read bytitleonly.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -SINGLE READING
An ordinancewas presented which establishes a reduced residential garbage rate for seniorcitizens.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by titleonly.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on poverty thresholds.
Dr.Covey stated that he was concerned about low-income senior citizens or thoseon fixed incomes.He didnotfeelthataseniorcitizenwithasoundfinancialbaseshouldreceivethebenefitofareducedgarbagerate.
Mr.Gavinski pointed outthat theCouncil,by state statute,has therequirementtodefine what is a low-incomeseniorcitizen.
Mr.Blessing pointed out that,even ifall senior citizens were included in thereduced rate,the citywould stillreceiverevenueovertheexpensesofthefund.He felt that there would be significant staff timerequired todeterminelow-income seniors who would be eligible for a reduced rate.
O There was some discussion bytheCouncil on theprocess involvedforthe staff todetermine ifa person wouldqualifyforthereducedrate.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that all home ownersor renters 65 years of age or older be given areducedgarbagerateandthatanemergencybedeclaredandtheordinancebeadoptedonasinglereading,seconded by Mr.Tracy.
There was additional discussion by the Council concerning the issue ofwhether therate break should be forallseniorsoronlyforlow-income seniors.
The motion passed with Mr.Parter,Mr.Tracy,and Dr.Covey opposed.
RESOLUTION -BUILDON UNPLATTEDPROPERTY -LAKECITY FOURSQUARE CHURCH
A resolutionwas presented which allows Lake City Foursquare Churchto build on unplattedproperty locatedonCentralDrive.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthe new buildingwillbe partiallyconstructed
on an existingplatted piece of property and partiallyon the unplattedproperty.The property owner intends
to plat theproperty but would like tobegin construction priortostartingthe platting process.
PhilBloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representingthe project,stated thatthe church wishes tobegin
constructionprior to completion of the platting reviewsince that review can take up to twomonths.
The resolutionallowingthe International Church ofFoursquare gospel tobuild onunplatted property was read
by titleonly.
Action Taken;Dr.Covey moved thatthe resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTSTO CALLFOR BIDS
2001 SEWER LININGPROJECT
Staff requested authorizationto callfor bids for the 2001 sewer liningproject.The project includes installing
a resin impregnated liner inside approximately 3700 linear feet of concrete sewer main.The pípe sections
are located on Lakeside Drive and Lakeway Drive.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthat staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
DESERTPOINT FINALMAJOR PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a final plat for a twolot major plat located
between Kittelson Road and Yonezawa Boulevard.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and
Business.Some oftheutilitieshave been constructed but others have been bondedfor,
Mr.Blessing declared an appearance of fairness issue and exitedthe room.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe Desertpoint FinalMajor Plat be approved,with the stipulation that
the comments of the City Engineer be addressed,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
IX,OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY -BATTINGCAGES
The city has been discussing and negotiating over thepossible purchase of approximately 7.75 acres of
property adjacent toLarson Playfield.The price forthis property is $396,000and includes the buildingwhere
thebatting cages are located and associated equipment.
Dick Deane,Parks and Recreation Commission,encouraged the Council to acquire thisproperty for the
possible location of theice skating rink and a possible BMX bike track.This would enhance thecityand
provide for additionalactivities.
Mitch Molitor,seller ofthe property,stated thatthebuilding is 10,500 square feet;theparking and utilitiesare
in place;and there is $81,000worthof equipment involved in the batting cages.He stated that he willbe
retaining theRV camping area.
Bob Russell,P.O.Box577,stated thattheyplan toconstructa familyentertainment center inthe future which
would include batting cages.He was concernedthatthe citywouldbe getting ínto a situationwhere itwould
be competingwith private enterprise and moving away from simplymanaging parks.
Mark Alvarez,representing the Cal Ripkin League,stated thatthey are very interested in seeing the city
purchase this property and operate thebatting cages since it is very close tothe basebaff fields.He pointed
out thatthecoaches have been using them for batting practice.
MarioGalfano,1009 Windrose,stated thathis son,who is on the River Dogs baseball team,uses the batting
cages 3 to4 times a week.When the batting cages were first opened leagues were formed and were very
successful.He felt that the batting cages have a good potential for a great deal ofuse by the young people
inthe area and thatitwouldadvantageous to the city to acquirethis facility.
CliffHarden,ownerof the property,stated thatthe batting cages are a break evensituation atthepresent time
and something additionalis needed tomake itfeasible to keep them open.
LarryGodden,P.O.Box711,did notfeel thecityshould become involved ina private enterprise.He pointed
outthatthere is a difference between thecitypurchasing and operating the batting cages and purchasing the
property withtheidea of creating additionalrecreational opportunities.There are already a lot of recreational
opportunitiesin Moses Lake and thebottom line is what is right for thecommunity and howthe taxdollars are
spent.
Clarificationon the ownershipof theproperty was requested.
Mr.Molitorstated thathe has an optionto purchasetheproperty which expires on July 1,2001.
Mr.Porter feltthat by acquiring this property the citywould be providing a recreational service to its citizens
and not competing with private enterprise since itseems thatthebatting cages are not making a profit.Ifthe
cityacquires this property,it may provide the citywith theopportunityto establish additionalrecreational
opportunitiessuch as an ice skating rink,a BMXtrack,etc.
Mr.Blackwell pointedout thatifthecity acquiresthe batting cages itwoulddepriveprivate enterprise ofthe
opportunity ofoffering thissame activity.He also feltthattheice skating rinkcouldbe placed on existing city
property ratherthan buying additionalproperty.
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Mr.Tracy feltthat acquiring and operating thebatting cages would commit thecitytobeing inbusiness.Sincethebattingcageshavenotmadeaprofithefeltthatthecitywouldendupsubsidizingthisactivity.Hefelt thattheskatingrinkshouldbeplacedatMcCoshPark.This additional activityat McCosh Park would bring peopleintothedowntownarea.
Mr.Reese stated thatthecitywouldnotbe acquiringthebatting cages inorder to operate a business.ItwillprovideactivityforthecitizensofMosesLake.He feltitwould be a good place tolocate theice skatingrinkandhefeltaBMXtrackisagoodidea.
Mr.Blackwell pointed outthat he is not in favor of the city getting into a business.He mentionedthat nodevelopmentplanhasbeensubrnittedfortheMosesLakeCommunityParkandtheParksandRecreationOComprehensivePlandoesnotincludethepurchaseofthisproperty.He also felt thatthe cost ofoperationofsuchafacilitywasnotthoroughlyinvestigated.
Mr.Blessing pointed outthat inthe last fiveyears thecityhas invested approxirnately $5,000,000inballfieldsandotherrecreationalareas.This facilitywillcost another $400,000.He feltthatthe ice skatingrinkshouldbeplacedatMcCoshPark.He pointed out that the new tax proposed by the Parks and RecreationCommissioninordertofundneighborhoodparkswouldraiseabout$400,000,which would purchase about40to80acresofpropertyforneighborhoodparks.Healsofeltthatsomeoftheother city's departments haveneedsthatmaytakepriority.He pointed outthatthe batting cages have been operated by the private sectorandhewasopposedtothecitygettingintoprivateenterprise.
Dr.Coveydid not feel thereisenoughroomat McCosh Park for both rinks.He pointed out thatthere is barelyroombetweentheaquaticcenterandtheoldbathhouseforthelargeicerink.Placing the rinks at McCoshParkwouldcreateacrowdedlooktakespaceneededforpicnicsandopenspace.The purchase of thispropertywouldprovidethecitywithalocationforbothiceskatingrinks,The rinkcould be used inthe summerforrollerhockeyandin-line skatingpurposes.He felt thatthepurchase of thebatting cage property wouldbeagoodinvestmentforthecity,
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the proposal is for 7.75 acres along with the batting cages.This is a goodinvestmentforthecityasitisimmediatelyadjacenttoanexistingcityballfields.He felt thata good way tobringtouriststothecityistoprovidethingsforthecitizenstodofirst.
There was additional discussion bythe Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that city staffbe authorized to purchase this property,seconded by Dr.Covey and passed withMr.Tracy,Mr.Blessing,and Mr.Blackwell opposed.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONSANDCOMMENTS-None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
AGCCT/COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mr.Blackwell pointed out that,at thesuggestionof the AGCCT and the concurrence of theGrant CountyCommissioners,quarterly meetings willbe established.The purpose of these meetings is for the CountyCommissionersandelectedofficialsfromthecitiesandtownsofGrantCountytomeet.
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS ANDCOMMENTS
BUILDINGACTIVITYREPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,distributed theMay2001 building activityreport.
INVESTMENTREPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,reported thatthecityearned $126,551.45in interest income for May2001.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENTRENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city received $314,575.08in sales tax and $20,741.74intransientrentalincomeonMay31,2001.
LAKESIDEDRIVECONSTRUCTION
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated that staff had contacted Mr.Bernhardt,owner of the propertyadjacenttoLakesideDrivenearIvyStreet.Mr.Bernhardt insisted on the"Y"intersection,to which thecityisopposed.The cityhas proposed an intersection inalignrnent with IvyStreet.Ifthe Council wishes thecitytoproceedwiththepavingofLakesideDrive,the city maywant to begin condemnation procedures in ordertoacquirethenecessaryright-of-way.
Mr.Blessing mentioned that Mr.Bernhardt had contacted him and he was under theimpression that a "T"intersection would be acceptable.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that to construct a "T"intersection at the curve of LakesideDrivewillcostthecityanadditional$32,000and willcreate a sharp left hand turn which willbe difficultforschoolbusesandotherlargevehiclestonegotiate.
There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to contact Mr.Bernhardt about the "T"intersection and ifan agreement can be reached,staff is to proceed withtheproject.
DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested direction from the Council on the process for adoptingtheComprehensivePlan.
Itwas theconsensus of theCouncil thata studysession be set for July 17 at 7 p.m.in theCouncil Chambers.
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CITY HALL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatstaff had been directed to provideinformation showingthefootprintofthenewcityhallandtomakeprovisionforparkinginthefrontofthebuilding.Five maps werepresentedshowingthedifferentparkingareasandtheamountofexistingparkingspaces.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthere is a totalof 129 existingparking 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 also22 cityvehicles
thatpark inthis area.That is a totalof49 vehicles and only37 parking spaces.The second map,Site Plan
A,showedthe new building adjacentto theexistingCity Hall.This requires a totalof 96 parking spaces and
40 are provided.He pointed out thattheproximityof the newbuilding totheoldbuilding is essential since the
oldbuildingisnotADAaccessible.Connecting thenew building totheexisting CityHallthroughthe basement
willremedy thisdeficiency.The thirdmap,Site Plan B,showedthebuilding moved to the rear but since this
does notprovide access between the old and newcity halls,itis not a feasible layout Also,itprovides less
parking spaces thanSite Plan A,He pointedout that50 parkingspaces are required forthe existing CityHall
facility,but only 37 are provided.Under the current parking regulations,188 parking spaces are required to
serve thethree buildings -Police Building,CityHall,and newbuilding.Site Plan A only provides 133 off-street
parking spaces and Site Plan B,which is not an option,only provides 129 off-streetparking spaces.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10 p.m.and theCouncil met in executive session to discuss litigation
and real estate acquisition.The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 rmeeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjournedat 10:.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION OF THECITYOFMOSESLAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTEROF THE DESERTPOINT )DESERTPOINT FINALMAJOR PLATFINALMAJORPLAT)
)FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,)AND DECISION
1.HEARINGBEFORE THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
1.1 Rate.A public meetingwas held upon proper notice before the Commission on May24,2001.
1.2 Proponent.Malers Development Corporation is the proponentof thisplat,
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upontheplat.City staff has confirmed theproperty described on the plat is theproperty submitted forplatting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission consideredthefollowingmaterials in reaching its decision:
A.The submittedplat,
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
2.FINDINGSOF FACT BYTHE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
Based uponthe evidence presented tothem,the Commission makes the followingfindings offact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currentlyzoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.3 The plat is in the public interest.
2.4 The plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
2.5 The final plat conforms with the preliminaryplat.
3.CONCLUSIONS BYTHE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings offact the Commission makes thefollowing conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe Cityof Moses Lake isvested with theauthority to recommendtotheCityCounciltheadvisabilityofapprovingaplat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at thistimefor the Planning Commission tomake a recommendation on thisplat.
3.4 It is in thebest interests and welfare of the city's citizens toplat theproperty as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATIONOF THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
Onthebasis of theforegoing findings offact and conclusions,itis the recommendationof thePlanningCommissionoftheCityofMosesLaketotheCityCounciloftheCityofMosesLakethattheplatbeapprovedwiththestipulationthatthecommentsoftheCityEngineerbeaddressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 _Dal:e.A public meetingwas held upon proper notice before the Council on June 12,2001.
5.2 Proponent.Maiers Development Corporation is theproponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitteda final plat for propertylegallydescribed upontheplat.Citystaff has confirmed the property described on the plat is theproperty 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 BYTHE CITYCOUNCIL.
No further evidence was presented tothe CityCouncil.The CityCouncil adopts those findings of factmadepreviouslybythePlanningCommissionasitsown.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BYTHE CITYCOUNCIL
From theforegoing findings offact theCouncil makes the followingconclusions:
7.1 The CityCouncil ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision onafinalplat.
7.2 The plat is properly before theCouncil for its decision.
7.3 Itis proper at this timefor the City Council tomake a decision on thisfinal plat.
8.DECISION.
The CityCouncil ofthe CityofMoses Lake agrees with the recommendationof the Planning Commis-
sion and approves the final plat.
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