2005 02 226197
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 22,2005
Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Dick Deane,Steve Shinn,Jon Lane,and Brent
Reese Absent:Lee Blackwell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Deane moved that the minutes of the February 8,2005 meeting be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
i^J APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,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 February 22,2005 the Council does approve for payment vouchers in the amount of
$359,959.12 and prepaid claims of $130,728.41,$9,263.01,$75,309.64,and $12,833.34.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring February 23,2005 as Rotary International Day in Moses Lake,J/3*l
Washington was read by title only.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sage Vista 1st Addition Final Plat and Findings of Fact:The Sage Vista 1st Addition Final Plat has //<££
been submitted by Hayden Enterprises.The 43 lot platis located along Valley Road to the north
and eastof Paxson Road.The Planning Commission recommended that the final platbe approved
and the Findings of Fact be accepted.
Resolution -Spring Festival:A resolution was presented regarding the Spring Festival to be held JM°Z
on May 26 - 30,2005.
Resolution -AcceptWater Main Improvements -BBCC:A resolution was presentedwhich accepts //(?£,
water main improvements associated withthe Big Bend Community College Library/GTATEC.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -NUISANCES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the nuisance regulations to include boarded up
buildings.
The ordinanceamendingChapter8.14ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled"Nuisances"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
WHEEL LOADERS
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for two new wheel loaders.One loader will replace the /Dl7
1981 Case loader being used in the Parks and Recreation Department.The second loader isan
additional piece ofequipment that will beusedbytheWastewater Division atthe Larson and Sand
Dunes Treatment Plants.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to callforbids,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
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MCCOSH PARK RESTROOM
Staff requested authorization to callforbids forthe foundation and installationof the utilitiesforthe
new restroom at McCosh Park.
Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
C.KILE MAJOR PLAT -APPEAL O
The CommunityDevelopment Departmenthas received an appeal filed by Michael Chubski tothe
approval of the C.Kile Major Plat with regard to the classification of the wetlandassociated with
Lots 1 and 2 and the width of the wetland buffer.
The appellant Michael Chubski was not in attendance.
James A.Whitaker, CityAttorney, stated that since the appellant was notin attendance,the Council
could determine that the appeal is abandoned and the decision of the Planning Commission is
sustained.
Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that it be determined that the appeal is abandoned and the
decision of the Planning Commission is sustained,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
f/£j REQUEST TO USE CASCADE PARK -NORTHWEST WATER COMPETITION
The Northwest Water Competition has requested the use of Cascade Parkas a headquarters and
spectatorarea for theirRecordCourse Regatta for stock and modified competition outboard boas
on September 24and 25,2005.Theirpreviousrequesttouse the park onAugust 13 and 14,2005
has been abandoned.The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the request be
approved.
Acton Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to use Cascade Park on September 24 and 25
be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LAND TRADE
Leftwich Enterprises has proposed thatthe citydeed tothem the 30'wide by 179'longstripof land
alongthe back of the proposed Leftwich Short Plat.This will square up the rearof the proposed
platand allow greater flexibility inthe use of the property.It is also suggested that the citydeed
to Leftwich Enterprises the irregular area at the east corner of the proposed platalong Burress
Avenue.The area isapproximately 6,485 square feet and isgraveled and there is no landscaping.
This area is used forthe access driveway to the Larson Playfield and to the Peninsula School.In
return,Leftwich Enterprises will construct a new driveway to community standards and install
additional landscaping.
GilbertAlvarado, Community Development Director,suggested that staff meet with the School
District and D&L Foundry to review this request and report back to the Council.
P.J.Debennetti,representing the School District,stated that the District would liketo meetwiththe
city to discuss the proposal as the Trails Planning Team is also proposing improvements to the
access for Peninsula School.
Jason McGowan,representing Leftwich Enterprises,distributed pictures showing the site and
explained their proposal.
There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to meet with the interested
parties.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
/Ojo ANNEXATION -SCHNEIDER HOMES /—,
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Schneider Homes,presented a Notice
of Intent to CommenceAnnexation Proceedings forapproximately 160 acres of property inCascade
Valley.
Mr.Shinn stated that he had been contacted by people concerning an easement across his
property located on Crestview Drive.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,
and passed unanimously.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the Petition for Annexation be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
DIVISION STREET/l-90 OVERPASS
Mayor Covey stated that he has talked to several developers in the area about the l-90/Division
Street Overpass project and has received a financial commitment from two local developers.He
mentioned that Senator Mulliken is also pursuing several avenues of funding and she will also
speak to the County Commissioners again.He mentioned that delaying the project is not feasible
since a delay would mean the monies would be used elsewhere and may not become available for
this project again.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $74,661.65 in investment income for January 2005.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Ronald C.Covey,Mayoc-
ATTEST:
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SAGE VISTA 1ST
ADDITION FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND
DECISION
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HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on February 10,
2005.
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Proponent.Hayden Homes is the proponent of this plat.
Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon the
plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property submitted for
platting.
Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The final plat proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The final plat conforms to the preliminary plat.
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the decision of the Planning
Commission ofthe Cityof Moses Lake that the plat be approved withthe stipulation that the comments
ofthe Development Engineerbe addressed and all assessed fees be paidtothe citypriortorecording
the plat.
DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake approves the final plat.
Dated:February 22,200*
Ronald C.Covey,