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2004 11 236173j\ MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL November 23,2004 Council Present:Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Dick Deane,Jon Lane,Lee Blackwell Absent: Ron Covey and Steve Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Deputy Mayor Pearce led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes ofthe November 9,2004 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. I i MINUTES:Mr.Lane moved that the minutes of the November 10,2004 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved, seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. Vouchers audited and certified bythe 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 Council for approval. As of November 23,2004 the Council does approve for payment vouches in the amount of $532,580.02 and prepaid claims of $18,446.09 and $6,791.36. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS Planning Commission -Shannon:Larry Shannon was presented with a plaque to commemorate /O/^ his 11 years of service on the Planning Commission. Trail Planning Team Award:The Moses Lake Trail Planning Team presented a plaque tothe City ZO/Z{ of Moses Lake Street Division forcreating and installing 50 signs within in less than four days. The Moses Lake TrailPlanning Team presented a plaque to the Moses Lake City Council fortheir support in making Moses Lake a healthier community. Vision 2020 Award:Jacie Daschel,Vision 2020, presentedthe NovemberVisionary Award to Bill JO/^ Ecretand Jim Davis ofKBSN/KDRM fortheir involvementin public service announcements forlocalK^)events,community issues,and general support for improving the Moses Lake community. Administration Department:Richard Bisnett,Human Resources Director,was presented to the Council. Wastewater Division:Chad Strevy,Water QualitySpecialist, was presented witha certificateas /&/£ a Cross Connection Control Specialist. CONSENT AGENDA Reouest to Apply for Grants -Police Department:The Police Department requested authorization 111 7 to apply for a 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to be used to purchase mobile data terminals for patrol vehicles; a Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant for the purchaseof mobile data terminals for patrol vehicles;a Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant for the purchaseof"Jotto Desk"mountsto secure the mobile data terminals in the patrol vehicles;anda grant from the National Tactical Officers Association for the purchase of tactical equipment. Resolution -Accept Easement -Chandler Properties:A resolution was presented which accepts ZO/3 an easement for municipal purposes on the Chandler Major Platon East Broadwayextended. Resolution -Accept Improvements -Sage Vista 1st Addition Major Plat A resolution was presented //£U> which accepts streetand utility improvements associated with the Sage Vista First Addition Major Plat. Resolution -Checks:Aresolution was presented which names those employees authorized to sign JS3 (e>A checks. ^J Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None 10)0 1101 IMis /of/ (Nu> 6174.;c CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 23,2004 PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE -BUDGET -2NP READING/PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance was presented which adopts the 2005 budget. The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 2005 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened.There were no comments. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. VISION 2020 TRAILS PLANNING TEAM/HEALTHY COMMUNITY Lori Barlow,Associate Planner, provided the Council with the background on the Vision 2020 Committee and an update on its projects.She mentioned that the priority projects are the waterfrontplanning,Sinkiuse/Third Avenue Redesign,development regulations,and the signature element.The committees are requesting Council endorsement of the projects. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Council endorse the projects as shown and request Vision 2020 and city staff to continue the effort and return with further recommendations when appropriate,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -CLAIMS PAID APPROVAL - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which deletes the requirement forthe CityManager and the Finance Directorto furnish an official bond since these employees are covered by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Claims Paid Approval"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS - 2nd READING An ordinance was presented which establishes a procedure for approval of boundary line adjustments inside the city's limits. The ordinance creating Chapter 17.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Boundary Line Adjustments"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES -2nd READING An ordinance was presented which establishes a fee for review of a boundary line adjustment. The ordinance amending Chapter 3.54 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Development Review and Permit Fees"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. /£)3 b ORDINANCE -DANGEROUS BUILDINGS -2nd READING An ordinance was presented which requires buildings that are 50%damaged,decayed,or deteriorated in value to be demolished. The ordinance creating Chapter 16.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Dangerous Buildings"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. n n n 6175 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 23,2004 RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -LAKE BOWL A resolution was presented which accepts a donation from Lake Bowl, Inc.inthe amount of $2,760. The funds are to be used for the Special Olympics Bowling Program. The resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,760 from Lake Bowl, Inc.was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -ANGLE PARKING A resolution was presented which establishes areas in the city where angle parking is allowed. The resolution which establishes areas where angle parking is allowed was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that by state law all parking is parallel unless otherwise designated by the Council.The resolution establishes those areas where angle parking is currently in place. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS BOAT RACES -CASCADE PARK The Seattle Drag and Ski Spring Boat Association requested the use of Cascade Park as their headquarters and spectatorarea fortheirAmerican PowerboatAssociation sanctioned race on May 7 and 8,2005.The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended thatthe request be granted. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the request to use Cascade Park on May 7 and 8,2005 be granted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously. NEPPEL PARK -SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB ^_J Dick Maiers,Sunrise Rotary Club President,is proposing that the Sunrise Rotary Club adopt Neppel Park.It isthe club's intentionto trim trees, remove shrubbery, and eliminatebrushto make the area from Stratford Road to Marina Drive more inviting and safer to use.Once the area is cleaned the Club proposes enhancing the area for local wildlife and making it people friendly with the addition of tables,benches,and artwork.The Parks and Recreation recommended that the Sunrise Rotary Club request to adopt Neppel Park be approved. Mr. Maiers stated that the Club wishes to be involved in the beautification of the city and felt that adoptingNeppel Parkwouldbe agood project.The Clubwouldliketo begincleaningand trimming trees this winter. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request fromthe Sunrise RotaryClub to adopt Neppel Park be granted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AGREEMENT -LEMARGIE.KENISON.WYMAN.AND WHITAKER An agreement for the provision of legal services tothe City of Moses Lake by LeMargie,Kenison, Wyman,and Whitakerwas presented. The lastcontractwas dated inNovember 1998. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement, seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -LETTER ^•-^Adraft letter to the Department of Transportation was presented.The letter outlines what was discussed between the cityand the Department of Transportation. Mr.Pearce mentioned that the letter does not addressthe need fora sign to direct traffic away from Lakeshore Drive. Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthat city staffcan install a signto direct traffic into town rather than down Lakeshore Drive. Itwas the consensus of the Council that the Mayor should sign the letter. /0% ///S //3/ /£30 /O/S Ml 6176 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 23,2004 •Q/'CT YONEZAWA BOULEVARD/MOSES LAKE AVENUE Street designs have been submitted for the extension ofYonezawa Boulevard and the new Moses Lake Avenue. The design of Yonezawa Boulevard is for four traffic lanes,a center left turn lane,and 10'wide sidewalks on each side which will match the existing Yonezawa Boulevard.Since a developer is only obligated to pay for his portion of the improvements,the city would need to participate in the construction of this street by paying for the extra 12' width of asphalt and the extra 4' width of sidewalk on each side. The submitted design for the proposed Moses Lake Avenue includes two traffic lanes,a left turn center lane the full length,a 6'wide sidewalk on the west side,and a 10'wide sidewalk on the east side. Staff has proposed alternate designs for Moses Lake Avenue which includes two traffic lanes,bike lanes on each side,6'wide sidewalks,and a center landscape area.The center landscape area will allow left-hand turn pockets,pedestrian crossing safe havens,traffic calming,snow storage, and controlled access.This is a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly street design.The citywould be responsible forinstallingand maintaining the landscaping and irrigation and the extra width of asphalt.The developer would need to dedicate an additional 10'of right-of-way. Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the design from staff more closely follows the suggestions fora livable community and is more pedestrian friendly.He mentioned that the landscaped center island will costabout $275,000 and the extra sidewalks and other improvements would cost the city about $110,000. Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing the property owner,stated that the propertyowner is not adverse to the street design suggested by staff but needs an approved street design inorderto market his propertyto commercial developers,since this isthe time of yearthat developers begin looking for property. Mr.Harer stated that staff is aware of the needs of the property owner and is willingto sign off on the submitted street designs with the understanding the property ownerwill negotiate with the city on the city's recommended street design. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that staff be directed to work on the Moses Lake Avenue street (^ design submitted by staff,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. jO^°\ im NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS DISCHARGE TO WASTEWATER SYSTEM MichaelStarling, Garry Struthers Associates,Inc.stated that they are working with the Army Corps of Engineers on the wellfield contamination project.They would like permission to discharge the watergenerated during the course of activities such as equipmentwashing,well development,and groundwater sampling to the city's sewer system if the water tests higher than 5 ppb of TCE contamination.If the water has less than 5 ppb of TCE,the water is simply discharged to the ground on the Port of Moses Lake property. Gary G. Harer, Municipal Series Director,stated that the city has no objection to allowing them to discharge the water to the city's system. There was some discussion bythe Council. Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS y/07 CITY OF WALLA WALLA FIELD TRIP -VISION 2020 Lori Barlow,Associate Planner,stated that the Vision 2020 group will be taking a tour of Walla Walla,which has revitalized its downtown with some of the same improvements being proposed in Moses Lake.The city will provide vehicles and will leave City Hall at 9 a.m. LONGVIEW TRACTS -CODE ENFORCEMENT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council had expressed an interest in touring Longview Tracts.He requested input from the Council on what day and time would be most convenient. n r> _ 6177 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 23,2004 Itwas the consensus of the Council that the tour be arranged for Wednesday,December 1 at 10 a.m. Marietta Miller,9860 Highland Drive,submitted a letter outlining her concerns with the Longview Tracts area and requesting Council help in improving the area. SUBDIVISION STANDARDS City staffhas been working onalternatesubdivision standards and developershaveexpressed an interest in developing property with narrowerstreet widths and smaller lot signs. Staffisrequesting direction from Council on such changes to the city standards. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthealternatedesignstandards would tie in with the walkable communities. There was some discussion bythe Council which expressed concern about narrow streets since they cause problems when cars are parked on the street. Lori Barlow,Associate Planner,pointed out that there are many elements of a street design including narrow streets,sidewalks,curbs,parking,etc. She mentioned thatpeopleno longerjust buy a house,they buy a neighborhood. Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,pointed out that alternative street designs do not mean a reduction in the width of the travel lanes but include ways to slow the traffic down with landscaping nodes,cluster parking,and other alternatives. Ralph Kincaid,realtor,stated that developers from other areas are looking at Moses Lake and recommended that the city look at having flexibility in its standards. It was the consensus of the Council that they would not be adverse to reviewing alternative subdivision regulations. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor relations,real estate transactions,and the farm lease.The executive session was adjournedat 10 p.m.and the regularsession was reconvened. The regularsession was adjourned at 10 p.m. ATTEST:Richard Pearce,Deputy Mayor tonald R.Cone,'Finance Director /of/