2001.07.24_000015754
MOSES LAKECITYCOUNCILJuly24,2001
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Chris Blessing,LarryTracy,Tom Porter,Brent Reese,and LeeBlackwell
MINUTES:Mr.Reese movedthatthe minutes of theJuly 10 meeting be approvedas submitted,secondedbyMr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS,CHECKS,AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthebills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,secondedbyMr.Porter,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expensereimbursementclaimscertifiedasrequiredbyRCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which hasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.
Claims:The vouchers included onthe below list as modifiedby theCouncil and noted upon said listfor theCouncilmeetingofJuly24,2001 for the funds listed below are approvedintheamount of $365,859.16.
GENERAL FUND $68,693.52 SANITATION FUND 8,637.92STREET29,934.36 AIRPORT 215.92STREETREPAIR/RECON 50.00 AMBULANCEFUND 17,346.91EQUIPMENTLEASES5,212.64 UMEMPLCOMP INSURANCE 375.00STREETIMPROVEMENT67,395.98 SELF INSURANCE 51.96PARK&REC IMPROVEMENT 6,500.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 48,144.55WATER/SEWER 57,598.72 EQUlPMENT RENTAL 38,616.96WATERISEWERCONSTRUCTION2,997.66 BUILDINGMAINTENANCE 11,831.88WATERISEWERLEASES2,239.16 FIREMANS PENSION 16.00TOTAL$368,859.16
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCityManager according tothe process established byMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030and theinternal controlpolicy approvedbythe CityCouncilhas been recordedonalistingwhichhasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.The claims listed below are approved intheamountof$12,335.99for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $8,632.32 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 8.61STREETREPR/RECON 40.49 CENTRAL SERVICES .164.59WATER/SEWER 3,235.22 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 254.76TOTAL$12,335.99
O Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bythe CityManager according tothe process established byMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 andtheinternal contral policy approved bythe CityCouncil has been recordedonalistingwhichhasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.The claims listed below are approved intheamountof$2,972.75for all funds.
WATER/SEWER FUND $2,972.75TOTAL$2,972.75
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCityManager accordingtotheprocess establishedbyMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.030 and theinternal control policyapproved bythe CityCouncil has been recordedonalistingwhichhasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.The claims listed below are approved in theamountof$402,253.18for allfunds.
GENERAL FUND $1,885.43 WATERISEWER 19.55CAPITAL392,829.50 BUILDINGMAINENANCE 7,518.70TOTAL$402,253.18
Claim Checks:Checks 10357 through10566 issued on July 10,2001 throughJuly 23,2001were approvedforpaymentattheCouncilmeetingheldonJuly24,2001 inthe totalamount of $3,152,818.59.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 29,2001 having been approved pursuant to therule of the City CouncilsetforthinMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.040,was paid by checks 20844 through20850 in the totalamountof$1,152.52.
Pavroll:The payroll issued on July 6,2001 having been approved pursuant totherule ofthe CityCouncil setforthinMosesLakeMunicipalCode3.42.040,was paid bychecks 20851 through21137 in the totalamountof$84,318.25.
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS:None
Ill.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 2001:The Police Department requested authorizationtoapplyforalocallawenforcementblockgrantfromtheDepartmentofJustice.The grant wouldrequire a 10%match.
Tourism Commission -Re-Appointments:Gene Donat,Steve McFarland,MaryPer ,and Brenda Tealsryrequestedre-appointment tothe Tourism Commission.
Accept Work -Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex/Larson Plavfield Liqhting Installation:Rakoz Electric hascompletedtheballfieldlightinginstallationprojectforthefiveballfieldsatthePaulLauzierAthleticComple×andthereplacementoftwopolesonFieldMattheLarsonPlayfieldsite.The workshould be accepted andthe30-day lien period entered into.
Action Taken:Dr.Coveymoved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passedwithMr.Blackwell opposed and Mr.Tracy abstainingtothe re-appointments due tothefact thattheywishedtoknowmoreinformationaboutthepeoplerequestingre-appointment tothe Tourism Commission.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
/'?TOP MOUNTPUMPER FIRETRUCK
The city only received one bid for the topmountpumperfire truck.The bidder,D3Z,tookthree exceptions
tothespecifications.These exceptions are minorin nature from a maintenanceand operation perspective.
Staff recommended thatthe bid be awarded to D3Z,Inc.
ActionTaken:Mr.Tracy moved thatthe exceptions be waivedandthe bidfor thetopmountpumper firetruck
be awarded to D3Z,Inc.intheamount of $229,880.95,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
SEWER LININGPROJECT -2001
The city received four bids for the 2001 sewer liningproject for Lakeside Drive and Lakeway Drive.The low
bid came in under theengineer's estimate and the staff requested that an additional $10,000worth of work
be added tothe project Staff recommended thatthe bid be awarded to Gelco Services,Inc.
GaryHarer,Municipal Services Director,stated that theengineer's estimatewas high due to thefact that the
citywas unsure what the unit prices wouldbe.Since thebid price was lower thantheengineer's estimate,
staff is requesting authorizationtoinclude additionalsewer inthisproject.He mentioned thatthereis a lot of
sewer in the city that needs to be relined and thiswillbe onlyone of manyprojects.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatthe bidfor the 2001 sewer liningproject be awarded to Gelco Services,
Inc.in the amount of $190,900.33,and authorize theadditional $10,000ofwork,seconded by Mr.Tracy,and
passed unanimously.
TOP DRESSER
The cityonly received one bidfor the large area topdresser.Staff recommendedthatthebid be awarded to
Cascade TurfEquipment.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe bid for the large area top dresser be awarded to Cascade Turf
Equipment in the amount of$20,907.62,seconded by Mr.Blessing,and passed unanimously.
2001 SIDEWALKPROJECT
The cityreceivedtwobids forthe 2001 sidewalk project.The lowbidder,Desert Rock Excavation,claims their
proposal contains errors for twounit prices.These twounit prices are $25,instead of$250,for installing a
sewer cleanoutand $30,instead of $3,000,for a sewer manhole.The specifications do not allow unit prices
to be changed after bid opening but Desert Rock Excavation still wishes to be awarded the bid.Staff
recommendedthat the bid be awarded to Desert Rock Excavation.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bid for the 2001 sidewalkproject be awarded to Desert Rock
Excavation inthe amount of $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 reconsiderationoftheCouncil'sdenial ofa variance to therequirementto
install the relocated power lines on Interlake Road underground.
Steven Comstock,Grant County PUD,stated thatthe costof movingthe overheadline is $15,562.The cost
to place the lines underground is $59,540.He pointed out that an increase in costs of 3 to 4 times is a
concern tothe PUD since ultimately theratepayer has tocover thosecosts.Hepointed outthatthe telephone
company has placed theirunderground lines in the center of the easement which makes itmore difficultfor
the PUD to install theirlines because of limitedroom.This willalso increase the costs.The property owners
inthe area are not opposed tooverhead lines.
Dr.Covey pointed outthatthe Council was underthe impression after the last meetingthattherewas basically
onlya $2,000difference between placing the lines overhead or underground.
Mr.Comstock stated thatitwas tocorrectthatimpression thatthe PUD has requested reconsiderationby the
Councilon thedenial ofthevariancetoplace the lineoverhead.The actualcostto placethe lineunderground
is approximately four times the cost of installing the line overhead.He mentionedthat some of thecost is
covered by the developer but the majoritycomes from the PUD,is which ultimately funded by ratepayers.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Bob Fancher,developer in this area,stated thatthey have discussed this with the PUD and they are not
opposed to theline being overhead.The street needs tobe completed so thata certificate ofoccupancy can
be obtained by the first part of September.He mentionedthat there are currently only 3 users in thisarea.
Also,in thisarea of townthere is no underground service,everything is overhead,
There was some discussion by the Council,No action was taken.
GROUND WATER MANAGEMENTAREA PLAN
CarolMiller,Project Coordinator,gavesome background ontheColumbia Basin Ground Water Management
Area Plan and requested a letter of support from theCity of Moses Lake.
It was determined toplace thison the next agenda to give the Council some timeto review this plan.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AGENDA -2ND READING
An ordinancewas presented which amends the order of business for the Council meetings.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled 'Mayor and Council"wasreadbytitleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthesecond readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Porter,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -JUNIPER DRIVE VACATION-1"READING
Grant Mental Healthcare has submitted a request tovacate theportion of Juniper Drive between theGrantCountyHomesPlatandaportionofTax#4193.They are proposing to construct a new building andassociatedparkinglotonpropertyadjacenttoCoolidgeandPlumStreets.These streets are fullyimprovedOwithcurbs,gutters,and sidewalks.The proposed site is currently vacant,except for the portion containingtheSunbridgeRetirementCenter,which willremain.Existing uses in the area include Samaritan Hospital,various medical uses,UnitedMethodist Church,and residential.Juniper Drive between the Grant CountyHomesPlatandTax#4193 consists ofa 30'wide of right-of-way containing city and public utilities.This right-of-way inas dedicated on the plat,whichwas recorded in 1975.When the plat to the north,Moses LakeMedicalCenterShortPlat,was recorded in 1993,a utilityeasement was required rather than dedication ofthecontinuationofJuniper.The Planning Commission considered therequest for a vacation and recom-mended to the Council that the vacation be approved with the stipulation that easements be retained forexistingandfutureutilities.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Juniper Drive was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved that the first reading ofthe ordinancebe adopted,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILDON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -OASIS MOTEL
A resolution was presented which would allow theOasis Motelto install new signs on Tax #4189 in BatteryOrchardTracts.The existing sign willbe relocated from the northeast cornerofthe property approximately150'west so that it willbe closer to West Broadway.A new sign,oriented towardsthe freeway,would belocatedonthesouthwestcorneroftheproperty.Allrequirements of the city code willbe met.
The resolution allowing the Oasis Motel to build on unplatted property owned by Best Hospitality,LLCwasreadbytitleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passedunanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILDON UNPLATTEDPROPERTY -NEXTELCOMMUNICATIONS
O Aresolution was presented which wouldallowNextel Communications toconstru cta wireless antenna supportstructureandtheassociatedgroundmountedsupportequipmentonunplattedpropertylocatedat1317E.Wheeler Road.The Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for thisproject as well asavariancetotheheightlimitsinordertoallowtheconstructionoftheantennaat150'.The property is zonedLightIndustrial.
The resolutionallowingNextel Communications,Inc.to buildon property ownedby Maiers Enterprises,LLC
was read by titleonly.
Mr.Pearce pointed out thatthiscommunicationstower is directly in the flight line for MedStar from theMunicipalAirporttoSamaritanHospitalandtheywereopposedtotheinstallationofthetoweratthislocation.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the height variance for the towerhas beenapprovedbythePlanningCommissionandnoappealofthatdecisionwaspresentedtotheCouncil.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter movedthatthe resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Tracy.
Mr.Alvarado pointed out that an ordinance will be forthcoming which willprovide for regulations forcommunicationstowers.
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,mentioned thatactivitywith regard to communications towers has increased.However,therecentcourt decision fromtheappellate court provides forsome good language for cities.CitieswillneedtodealwiththeFCCrulebuttheFCCruledoesnotpre-empt local regulations.
There was some discussion by theCouncil.
The motion passed with Dr.Covey and Mr.Reese opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALLFOR BIDS
WELL 9 PUMP HOUSE PROJECTO //7StaffrequestedauthorizationtocallforbidsforthefollowingatWell9-construction of a removable buildingforthepump;a mainbuilding forthe piping,mechanical,electrical,chlorination,and telemetryequipment;andanew250hppump,line shaft,and column pipe.
Action Taken:Mr.Porter moved thatstaffbe authorized tocall for bids,seconded byMr.Tracy,and passedunanimously.
VIIL REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION -ICE SKATING RINK STUDY /SESSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission and theTourism Commission held theirannual jointmeeting and tourofparksandfacilitiesonJuly11,2001.Afterviewing the proposed sites for the ice rink,both CommissionsrequestedajointstudysessionwiththeCityCounciltotouranddiscusspotentialicerinklocations.
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Mr.Blackwell stated thatthe results of the Parks and Recreation survey willbe available shortly and also that
theParks andRecreation and TourismCommissions have indicated their preference for the placementof the
ice skatingrinks in the submitted letters.He did not feel a study session would be necessary.
Dr.Covey pointed out thatthe 200 people sent the survey may not have all the background information onthesubjectofthelocationoftheiceskatingrinksandthosesurveyswouldbebutapartoftheinformation
used to make a final decision.
Mr.Porter mentioned that theParks and Recreation and Tourism Commissions have studiedthis issue and
hearing theircommentsmay be helpful.
Mr.Blessing feltthat itwas poor judgmentonthepart ofthe Tourism Commission tosend a letter totheeditor
statingtheirpreference ofthe "Larson Recreation Center"as the location ofthe ice skating rinks.Hefelt that
this couldinfluence those people participating in the survey.
Mr.Tracy pointed out that theTourism Commission is an advisory board tothe Council and with thisletter in
the paper they have indicated theirpreference for the location of the ice skating rinks and by doing so
attempted to influence the results of thesurvey.He felt that the Commission had failed in their advisory
capacity by submitting theletter to thenewspaper before talkingto the Council.
There was some discussion bythe CounciL
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved thatastudy session be held with the Parks and Recreation Commission and
Tourism Commission on July 31 at7 p.m.in the CouncilChambersbut withno tour,seconded by Dr.Covey.
Mr.Blackwell was opposed to thestudy session as he felt theobservations of the Commissions have no
validity.
Mr.Tracy was opposed to a study session priorto the Council receivingthe results ofthe survey.
The motionfailed 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 thatthe matter of settinga date for a study session with the Parks and
Recreation Commission and Tourism Commission be discussed at the August 14 Council meeting.
HAYDENCAMPUS 47"ADDITIONFINALPLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,submittedthe final plat for the 44 lot Hayden Campus 4*
Addition Major Plat.The plat is located on Cougar Drive and Husky Drive in an R-1 Zone.The Planning
Commission recommendedthat the final plat be approved.
Mr.Blessing declared an appearance offairness issue andexited theroom.Mr.Blackwellalso leftthe room.
Action Taken:Mr.Tracy moved that the Hayden Campus 4thAddition Final Major Plat be approvedwith the
stipulation that the comments from the City Engineer be addressed and theFindings of Fact be accepted,
seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Staff requested a schedule for adoption of the Final Draft Comprehensive Plan.This schedule will be
fonWarded totheEastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,stated thattheCouncil willhave toholda public hearing
prior toadoption of theComp Plan.He also requested direction from theCouncil on whether or notanother
study session is needed.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthata public hearing be set for August 14 on the Comp Plan,seconded
by Mr.Porter,and passed unanimously.
Itwas theconsensus of theCouncil that a study session is not needed at thistime.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that thetentativeschedule for adoptionof the
Comp Plan is a public hearing on August 14,thefirst readingof an ordinance adoptingthe Comp Plan on
August 28,and thesecond reading of the ordinance on September 11.The Council couldalso declare an
emergencyand pass the ordinance on a single reading at the August 28 meeting.He requested directíon
from the Council on whether or not the city should notifythose property owners whose property would be
affected by a land use designation change.
It was the consensus of the Council that affected property owners be notified of the public hearing.
VARIANCE-DRIVEWAY-LAKESIDEDRIVE
Gary Mann,1362 Columbia,requested a variance inordertoconstruct a drivewaywithin12'oftheintersection
of ColumbiaAvenue and Lakeside Drive ratherthan the required 30'from the intersection.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,expressed concern over the location oftheproposed driveway since
Columbiaand Lakeside is a "Y"intersection.This is a vacant lot and he is proposing to construct a garage
toservice his house on the other side.The existingdriveway services a different home,was constructed
many years ago,and is also notto current citystandards.
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 SchwabTires requested a variance totherequirement toinstall sidewalks on both sides of Date StreetLesSchwabisimprovingDateStreetfromBroadwayAvenuetoCommercialStreet.
Jerry Arnson,Manager of Les Schwab Tires,stated that they would like a variance to the requirementtoconstructsidewalksontheeastsideofDateStreetonpropertytheydonotownandwouldlikealatecomersagreementforreimbursementofthestreetconstructioncosts.
There was some discussion by theCouncil.
O Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved thatthevariance request be granted and a late comers agreement beestablished,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
CERB LOAN-PACIFIC RIMETHANOL
Terry Brewer,Economic Development Council,stated thatPacific Rim Ethanol is close to gettingfinancingfortheirprojectandwouldlikethecooperationofthecityinobtaininglowinterestloansandgrantfundsfromthestateCommunityEconomicRevitalizationBoard(CERB).The CERB has indicated theywill considerapplicationsforfundingonafirstcomefirstservedbasis.Their next meeting is on September 20 and theapplicationdeadlineisAugust6.He requested a resolution from the Council authorizing thecity and PacificRimEthanoltosubmitanapplicationtoCERB.He mentionedthat thisis a 20%matching grant but thatthosematchingfundswouldcomefromPacificRimEthanol.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there willbe no obligation on-the part of thecityexcept foradministrativetimetoputtheapplicationtogether.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that a resolution be drafted to apply for a loan from the CommunityEconomicRevitalizationBoardforPacificRimEthanol,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCILQUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ICE SKATING RINKS
Mr.Blessing stated that he would like clarification on some of the statements in the letter submitted to theCouncilfromtheTourismCommission.
Mr.Blackwell submitted a letter in response totheletter submitted by theTourism Commission.
O Mr.Porter mentioned that he is willingto listen to all points of view on the subject of thelocation of the iceskatingrinks.
Dr.Covey pointed outthat manythingswillgo intothedecision on the location of theice skatingrinks -theParksandRecreationSurvey,the information fromthe Tourism andParks andRecreation Commissions,andopinionsofthegeneralpublic.
There was additionaldiscussion bytheCouncil.
XIL CITYMANAGERREPORTS AND COMMENTS
QUARTERLYFINANCIALREPORTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed thesecond 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,the cost for the Lakeside Drive reconstruction project has increased.Itwillcost thecityapproximately$41,000forstreet work;$35,000forwaterand sewer,and $4,500forMr.Burnhardt's approach.There is sufficient money in the various funds tocover the increased costs.
SISTER CITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the schedule for the activities of the Sister City delegation,which willbe in Moses Lake from August 18 to August 21.He reminded the Council that there will be aluncheononAugust18atnoonattheFireStationandtheCouncilisinvited.
YONEZAWA BOULEVARD
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatYonezawa Boulevard willbe dedicated during thevisit by theOSisterCitydelegation.He reported that a large piece of white granite was dug up during the construction ofYonezawaandthatgranitehasbeenplacedneartheround-about at Division.The dedication plaque willbeimbeddedinthis6,000 lbs.granite boulder.The granite was brought intothisarea about 16,000 years agobyoneofthemajorfloodevents.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.and theCouncil met in an executive session todiscuss real
estate.The executive session was adjourned at 11:00 and the reg nvened.Theregularmeetingwasadjournedat11:00 p.m.
ATTE :ayor
Pieránce Director
BEFORE THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION/CITYCOUNCIL OF THECITYOFMOSESLAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTEROF THE HAYDENCAMPUS FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE-FOURTH ADDITION MAJOR PLAT CISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public meeting was held uponproper noticebefore theCommission on July 12,2001.
1.2 Proponent Hayden Enterprises is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitteda plat forproperty which is legally described upon theplat.Citystaff has confirmed the property described on theplat is the property submitted forplatting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered thefollowing materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the followingfindings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is theowner of theproperty,
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The final plat is essentially tehsame as teh preliminary plat.O 2.4 The plat is in the best interest ofthe public.
2.5 The plat is consistent with theComprehensive Plan.
2.6 The zoning is appropriate.
2.7 There are noenvironmental concerns.
3.CONCLUSIONS BYTHE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of theCityof Moses Lake is vested withtheauthority to recommendtotheCityCounciltheadvisabilityofapprovingaplat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at thistimefor thePlanning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is inthe best interests and welfareofthecity'scitizenstoplat theproperty as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATIONOF THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION.
On the basis ofthe foregoing findings offact and conclusions,itis therecommendationofthe PlanningCommissionoftheCityofMosesLaketotheCityCounciloftheCityofMosesLakethattheplatbeapproved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITYCOUNCIL.
5.1 _Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on July 24,2001.
5.2 Proponent.Hayden Enterprises is theproponent of this plat
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitteda final plat for property legally described upon the plat.Citystaffhas confirmedtheproperty described on theplat isthe property submittedfor platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materialsin reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat
B.Testimony from the proponent
C.Written commentsfrom variousparties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGSOF FACT BYTHE CITY COUNCIL.
Nofurther evidencewas presented tothe CityCouncil.The CityCouncil adopts those findings offact
made previously bythePlanning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BYTHE CITYCOUNCIL.
From theforegoing findings offact theCouncil makes thefollowing 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 thistimefor the CityCouncil to make a decision on thisfinal plat
8.DECISION.
The CityCouncil ofthe CityofMoses Lake agrees withtherecommendation of thePlanning Commis-
Richard Pearce,Mayor
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