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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 27,2007
Council Present:RonCovey,Brent Reese,Jim Liebrecht,Bill Ecret,Jon Lane,Dick Deane,Brent
Reese,and Richard Pearce
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey ledthe Council inthe pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Deane moved that the minutes of the February 13, 2007 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims, and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose
expense reimbursement claims,certified as required byRCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on
a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public
inspection at city hall.
As of February 27,2007 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$573,769.66;prepaid claims in the amount of$19,049.74;checksin the amount of$1,509,945.92;
and payroll inthe amounts of $44,761.46and $1,499.58.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Woodcrest Short Plat -Waiver Request:Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,submitted
a request for waivers to the subdivision requirements for the Woodcrest Short Plat located on
Paxson Drivesouth ofValley Road. The Planning Commission recommended thatthe waivers be
granted.
Westlake Shores Phase 3 Final Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest /teU
Engineering, representing Gary Mann,submitted a 39 lot final platlocated east of Sand Dunes
Road and south of Sage Road.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential,which
corresponds withthe Comprehensive PlanLand Use Designation of Low Density Residential.The
Planning Commission recommended that the final platbe approved with conditions.The Findings
of Fact were also submitted for Council approval.
C.Kile Final Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Columbia Northwest Engineering,on behalfof Mary Kile,/Sdfa
submitted a final 14 lot major plat.The proposed 3.94 acre major plat is located west of Division
Street at the end of Bailey Avenue,James Avenue,and Lakeway Drive and is contiguous to the
PUD substation.The plat has approximately 300'of lake frontage with a Category III Wetland
located along the water's edge in varying widths.The site is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential,
and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential which corresponds
with the existing zoning.The locations ofthe accessesthrough the bufferand associated wetland
has been approved by a wetland biologist.The Planning Commission recommended that the final
plat be approved with conditions.The Findings of Fact were also submitted for Council approval.
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//<%*Field of Dreams Preliminary Maior Plat/Findinas of Fact:Columbia Northwest Engineering on ''
behalfofSmart Homes,Inc.submitted a 23 lot preliminary major plat located east of Paxson Drive
and north of Malaga Street.The site is zoned R-2,Single and Two Family Residential,and the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Medium Density Residential which correspondswith
the existing zoning.The Planning Commission recommendedthat the preliminary plat beapproved
with conditions.The Findings of Fact were also submitted for Council approval.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Ecret,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
2007 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
The city received bids from five contractors for the 2007 Crack Seal Project.This project consists
of sealing approximately 271,500 feet of cracks along various city streets,parking lots,paths,and
the municipal airport.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the bid be awarded to B.C.V.in the amount of
$99,756.57,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
//&}GRANT COUNTY HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
Sam Lorenz,Director,GrantCounty Departmentof Emergency Management,provided an updated
letter regarding the Multi Jurisdiction All Hazard Mitigation Plan.The letter proposed an
amendment to the plan which would replace the buffer zone initiative with improved hazard
awareness and personal protection of citizens within the Wheeler Road corridor planning zone
through public education and corporate sponsorship forearly warning of hazardous events from
the facilities in theWheeler Road corridor. He explained thatthis proposal also must be presented
to the other cities and entities that have adopted the Hazards Mitigation Plan. He mentioned that
much ofthe funding for the warningsystem will come from the HomelandSecurity Department. He
stated that propertyowners within the hazard areawere invited to a workshop and given supplies
to seal one room in their home in case of a release event.The participants encouraged the
Department to continue the workshops.
There was some discussion by the Council and itwas the consensus that the new proposal be
studied.
Tom Jones, 422 N.Earl Road, stated that he worked at ASMI for 14 years and inthe accident in
1998 atthe facility the people who died orwere hospitalized as a result ofthe accident were within
10'to 50'of the incident.There is a need for emergency management due to the many chemicals
that are used inand aroundthe Cityof Moses Lake. He felt that the cityshould be involvedand
kept aware of emergency procedures,
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^_J Rich Walpole,321 Beech Street,recommended that the area around the heavy industrial uses
includea transitional area from heavy industrial to light industrial to residential as the areaisagreat
resourcefor boththe countyandthe city.Hefelt thathazardawareness public educationisabetter
solution than limiting development.He suggested that a wind assessment be conducted as a
chemicalreleasewouldbe carried bythewindbeyondthe perimeterofwhatever facility is involved.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND ORDER OF AGENDA -2nd READING /Q^
Anordinance was presented which amendsthe order oftheCouncil agendabyadding "and quotes"
to "Request to Call for Bids".
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Mayor and
Council"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - BINDING SITE PLAN -1st READING
An ordinance was presentedwhichamends the binding site plan provisions inorderto simplify the
process as allowed by state law.
\^_J The ordinance amending Chapter 17.26 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Binding Site
Plan"was read by title only.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the existing regulations dated back
to the 1980's.Staff has been looking at the binding site plans in the same manner as a plat.The
process forreviewing preliminary and final platswas simplified several years ago and this isthe last
area to be updated.He mentioned that a binding site plan is considered a record of survey,which
is an alternative to subdivisions and segregation of land.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND TOEVS VACATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the ordinance vacating a portion ofToevs Avenue by
eliminating the requirement for reimbursement to the city.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council considered the request of the
Presbyterian Church forthe city to waive the requirement to reimbursement the city forone half the
appraised value of the vacated Toevs Avenue right-of-way.The Council approved that request but
itrequires an amendment to the ordinance. He pointed out that other property owners requesting
vacationof right-of-way have also requested the reimbursement requirementbe waived. Achange
inthe Council's positionon reimbursements of vacated right-of-way may be inorder.
I J There was some discussion on the city's policyto require compensation.
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Mr.Gavinski pointed out that developers do not donate right-of-way to the city.The dedication of
right-of-way is partof the platting process and is a benefitto the development.When a right-of-way
is vacated,the compensation the city receives can be used for other traffic or pedestrian circulation
issues.
There was additional discussion on the issue of vacated right-of-way.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the ordinance be tabled for at least 30 days,seconded by
Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
/*UA RESOLUTION - SPRING FESTIVAL
A resolution was presented regarding the Spring Festival to be held on May 24 - 28,2007.
The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28,
2007 was read by title only.
0fj MAIN STREET VACATION
Gordon and Deana Beeman and David Hendricks submitted a request to waive the requirement
for compensation for half the appraised value of the vacated portion of Main Street.
Mr.Beeman pointed out thatthe city may require compensation but there is no actual requirement
for that compensation.
Because the Council tabled action on the same request for the vacation ofToevs Avenue,no action
was taken on this request.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
.000 AQUATIC CENTER -MANTA RAYS.
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The Moses Lake Manta Ray Swim Team requested the use of the Moses Lake Family Aquatic
Center fortheir annual swim meet on July 13,14,and 15,2007.They also requested permission
to camp overnight in a designated area of McCosh Park on July 13 and 14. The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended that the request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed
unanimously.
SUN TERRACE PLAT -DEDICATION OF LAND
The Parks and Recreation Commission considered the proposed dedication of land for parks as
part oftheSun Terrace subdivision located westofthe golf andcountry club.The7.6acresofland
proposed tobe dedicated for a park for this area includes wetlands and only about 3 acres of land
that could be developed as apark.The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the ^Bi^
proponent dedicate approximately 5acres ofdevelopable land within theproject for a park and also (}
thatitbe developed with underground sprinklers and turf prior to dedication tothe city.
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^)Spencer Grigg,Parks and Recreation Director,stated that the proponents had offered this area for
a park and the Commission wished the Council to know they did notagree with the location ofthe
proposed park because ofthe wetland issues.He pionted outthat wetlands not adjacent tothe
lakecannot be developed as a traditional park and becomes a maintenance issue for the city.
Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,pointed outthat any land dedicated for park
purposes must be developable as a park.He also mentioned thatthis particular subdivision has
not yet been submitted to the city for review.
The recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission is for information purposes only
and no action needs to be taken at this time.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
BLUE HERON PARK -CAMPGROUND DESIGN
Staffrequestedauthorization to advertise for architectural andengineering servicesto design and
prepare plans and specifications to construct a campground ona portion ofthe undeveloped land
at Blue Heron Park.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that staff be authorized to advertise for architectural and
engineering services for the design ofa camp ground at Blue Heron Park,seconded by Mr.Lane,
and passed unanimously.
[^_J BROADWAY AVENUE -LEFT TURN LANE
City staff and the Washington State Departmentof Transportation discussed the advantages of
eliminating the leftturn onto Division from Broadway. Itwas the consensus of both agencies that
the left turn lane be eliminated.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the elimination of the left turn onto Division
from Broadway has been discussed formany years.With the improvementsdowntown,the leftturn
was temporarily closed to see what affect it would have.The Department of Transportation used
their computer programs to determine the affect for the next 20 years and it was found that
eliminating the left turn lane wold have a long term benefit forthe overall traffic flow on Broadway
and Stratford.
There was some discussion about some additional changes to the traffic flow at the intersection of
Broadway and Alder.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the left turn from Broadway onto Division be eliminated,
seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
VENDORS IN PARKS
Nancy Mylonas,Tropical Sno, stated that she has operated a business inBlue Heron parkfor the
i)past fouryears. Herbuildingis permanent but isonly open inthe summer months.She has been
^-^notified that she must remove her building and bid on providing food services in the park because
of the request of a mobile vendor to operate inthe park.She mentioned that she has been under
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contract with the city to sell snow cones in Blue Heron park and that she not only pays a monthly
rental fee but that 15%of her profit goes to the city as well.She requested the Council take into
consideration her history at Blue Heron Park and the fact noise is a problem with the mobile
vendors.
There was some discussion by the Council on the vendors in the parks and the process vendors
will be required to use to obtain permission to sell in the parks.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
fQ URBAN GROWTH AREA - NORTH POINTE HOLDINGS/ASMI
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manger,stated that North Pointe Holdings,LLC,has requested a meeting
to discuss the process of including their 500 acres of property in the city's UGA.Their property is
located north of Moses Pointe.A letter was also received from ASPI requesting that their800 acres
of property adjacent to the North Pointe Holdings property also be considered for inclusion in the
city's UGA.
/030 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - ANNUAL REPORT
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,reported on the activities of the Community
Development Department for 2006.^^
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,May^r
Donald R.ConerFinance Director
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