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Council Present:Ron Covey,Bill Ecret, Dick Deane,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Jon Lane, and
Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Covey led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the October 23,2007 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursementclaims,certified as required by RCW42.24.090, 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 November 13, 2007 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$1,165,209.40;prepaid claims in the amountsof$194,009.41,$18,326.14,and$6,945.63;checks
inthe amount of $1,089,549.47; and payroll inthe amounts of $2,188.16 and $40,031.40.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring November2007as National Native American Heritage Month wasread
in its entirety.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Certificates of Recognition for 10 years of service withthe city were given to Annalisa Dobson,
Police Officer,Marcy Maslen,Police Clerk,andDeanMcPherson,Parks Maintenance Technician.
Certificates of Recognition for 15 years of service with the city were given to Gilbert Alvarado,
Community Development Director,Chad Strevy, Water Quality Specialist,and Maxine Ivory,
Executive Secretary.Certificates of Recognition for 20 years of service withthe citywas givento
Clair Harden,PoliceOfficer,andJeffery DeanGaddis, PoliceCorporal.ACertificateof Recognition
for 25 years of service with the citywas givento JimJenkins,Police Captain.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:Billie Jo Stoutzenberger,Assistant Planner, and
Levi Bisnett,Code Enforcement Officer,were presented to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Set Public Hearing -Balsam and Fourth Vacation:A resolution was presented which
set December 11 as the date for a public hearingto consider the vacation of a portion of Balsam
Street and Fourth Avenue.
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JJ£l(j,Walker Hills Preliminary Major Plat and Findings of Fact:Encompass Engineering and Surveying,([)
representing ABK LLCof Columbia,Missouri,has submitted an application fora preliminary plat
to subdivide 4.8 acres of land into 12 residential lots intended for four-plexes.The site is located
east of Division Street and south of Nelson Road.The site is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential,
which corresponds with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of High Density
Residential.Waivers have been requested to the lotwidth and frontage requirements fortwo lots,
and the lotconfigurationand lotwidth requirement at the rear property line forone lot. A deferral
of the timing of landscape installation is also required.The Planning Commission recommended
that the preliminary plat be conditionally approved.Also attached for Council approval are the
Findings of Fact.
/D3&~Accept Work -Farmers Drive Lift Station Proiect -2006 Rebid:North Central Construction has
completed work on the Farmer Drive Lift Station 2006 Rebid Project. This project consisted of
constructing a sanitary sewer lift station atthe intersection of Broadway Avenue and Farmer Drive.
/OS<p REC Solar Grade Silicon Annexation II -Notice of Intent:REC Solar Grade Silicon submitted a
Notice of Intent to annex 95.65 acres of property located west of Road N and south of Road 4.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
l^tf TOURISM COMMISSION
Mayor Covey requested confirmation of the re-appointments of Troy Duzon and Beverly Shuford
to the Tourism Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the appointment ofTroy Duzon and Beverly Shuford to the
Tourism Commission be confirmed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
/3P?PAXSON PLAT WATER MAIN PROJECT
The city received nine bids forthe 2007 Paxson Plat Water Main Project. This project consists of
extending water main fromGrape Drivedown both Lutaand VirginiaStreets,installing side services
to the 27 lots in the Paxson Plat,and installing fire hydrants.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Advanced Excavation in the amount
of $143,225,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
l'0\C\MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT -STREET ALTERATIONS
The Moses Lake School District will be constructing a new elementary school on the lower
Peninsula between Peninsula Drive and Lakeshore Drive.Hermit Road extends from Lakeshore
drive along a portion of the north side of the site and the city may be interested in extending the
road through to Peninsula Drive.Constructing Hermit Road with a 60'right-of-way would have a
devastating effect on the school's project.If the city is interested in extending Hermit Road,the
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(^J School District is suggesting two possible options.One option would be to provide a35'right-of-
way which would include a 12'lane ineach direction,and a 6"curb and 5'sidewalk on each side.
The other option would be a 43'right-of-waywhich would allowan 8'parkinglane on one side.
P. J. DeBennetti and Brent Harding,Moses Lake School District,showed the proposed layout of
the new school and explained the trafficcirculation and the problems that would occur ifa 60'right-
of-way were required for Hermit Road.Currently the site is proposed to have access from
Peninsula Drive. IfHermit Road is improved,access to the site would then be from Hermit Road.
There was some discussion concerning the options available ifHermit Road were to be improved.
It was the consensus of the Council that Hermit Road would be required to be extended to
Peninsula Driveand it was suggested that the School District develop additional plans based on
an improved Hermit Road.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD -COMMUNICATION PROGRAM/2006 METH EDUCATION //Pf
Harlan Beagley, Columbia Basin Herald,reportedon the success of the meth education program
sponsored by the newspaper.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES -TAXES - 2nd READING/PUBLIC HEARING
I )Ordinanceswere presented which fix the estimated amount to be received by the Cityof Moses
^-^Lake from property taxes in 2008 and sets the tax levy rate.
The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amountto be received from municipal purposes from taxations
on assessed valuationson property within the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington for 2008 was read
by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance fixing the amount to be received from municipal purposes from taxations on
assessed valuationson property within the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington for 2008was readby
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -ADOPT 2008 BUDGET -1st READING
The ordinance adopting the 2008 budget was presented.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the yearof2008
was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.
Lane,and passed unanimously.
//</(,ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the water and sewer system development charges
for all new water and sewer connections.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the need forthe increase inthe development
charges.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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/W7 ORDINANCE -AMEND SPEED LIMITS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes a 35 mph speed limit on Road N from Wheeler
Road to Road 4.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Speed Limits"(C^
was read by title only.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that because of the increase in traffic police
officers are directing traffic during peak traffic hours.The reduction ofthe speed limitwill alleviate
some of the traffic problems.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
03 L?ORDINANCE -AMEND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the fees for the inspections and reviews required by
the Fire Department.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire
Department Permit Fees"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
//olCs ORDINANCE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT -CROSSROADS MAJOR PLAT
An ordinance was presented which approves a pre-annexation development agreement between
the city and Hayden Homes LLC, Inc. for the Crossroads Major Plat.
The ordinance approving a pre-annexation development agreement between the City of Moses
Lake and Hayden Homes,LLC, Inc.was read by title only.
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v_/Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated thatthe developeris constructing the project inphases
and the development agreement will provide for a larger park than wouldbe obtained if property
was dedicated with each phase.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved that the first readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -VACATION OF JUNIPER DRIVE -1st READING
The Moses Lake Clinic has submitted a request to vacate a portionof Juniper Drive.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,explained thatthe public hearing has already
been held.
Letters in opposition tothe vacation ofthis portion of Juniper Drive were received from Mr.&Mrs.
Edwin Ruff,Mozelle Hodson,Marlene Johnson, Ernestand Beth Burnett,Megan Taylor,Samatha
Lopez,Marci Adame,Merry Blanco,John Luke McKean,and Scott Babbitt.
Coralee Gill,William Bishop,Mary Newman,andLukeMcKean spoke in opposition tothe vacation
of Juniper Drive
Pat Farley was neither for nor against but was concerned that the issue is dividing the
\^J neighborhood.
Dr.Curnal,a physician attheMoses Lake Clinic,and David Olson,Administrator ofthe Moses Lake
Clinic,spoke in favor of the vacation
There was considerable discussion by the Council andthe Moses Lake Clinic was requeted to
provide a conceptual plan ofthe use ofthe vacated property.
ActionTaken:Mr.Liebrecht moved thatthis itembe tabled,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
with Mr.Pearce opposed.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -FARMERS MARKET
A resolution waspresented which accepts a donation of$1,000 from the Columbia Basin Farmers
Market and CraftBazaar. The funds are to be used inthe Parks and Recreation Department.
The resolution accepting a donation of$1,000 from theColumbia Basin Farmers Market and Craft
Bazaar was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -DONATION -EXPRESS LUMBER
i J Aresolution was presented which accepts a$2,000 donation from Penhallurick's Express Building
^^^Supply,Inc.The funds are to be used in the Police Department's Safe Streets Program.
The resolution accepting a donation tothe Moses Lake Police Department Safe Streets Program
was read by title only.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolutionbe adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed
unanimously.
/Q/3 RESOLUTION -ABANDON EASEMENT -FLESCHER
Ben Flescher requestedthe vacation ofthe ten foot easement onthe southside of 1602W.Fern
Drive.
The resolution authorizing abandonment of an easement was read by titleonly.
Therewas some discussionbythe Council andstaffwas directed to investigate the possibility of
abandoning the easement for the entireblock,rather than justthe one lot.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be tabled,seconded by Mr.Deane,and
passed unanimously.
Il}b-/I RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CRITTENDEN
A resolution was presented which would allow O'Dell Crittenden to build on unplatted property
located off of Wheeler Road. The propertyis inthe process of being platted but the desire is to
begin construction this fall.
The resolution allowing O'Dell and Sandra Crittenden to build on unplatted property was read by
title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that a building permit cannot be
issued until the site planhas reviewed and approved and no site plan has yet been submitted.
Larry Angell,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing the developer,statedthatthe request
to build on unplatted property is to expedite the process.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -WEDFA -BONDS
SpecialtyChemical Products,LLC plansto constructa manufacturing plant inMoses Lake for the
production of precipitated silica products to be used in the manufacture of rubber goods, food
productsandother products.The company intendsto finance this project throughthe issuance of
tax-exempt and taxable non-recourse economic development revenue bonds issued by the
Washington EconomicDevelopment FinanceAuthority whichrequiresdocumentationthatthe local
community welcomes the development.
The resolution of the Moses Lake City Council approving the action of the State of Washington
Economic Development Finance Authority and the issuance of non-recourse revenue bonds to
finance an economic development facilityfor Specialty Chemical Products LLC (the "Company"),
and providing for other matters properly related thereto was read by title only.
Terry Brewer,Grant County Economic Development Council,stated that they have been working (|)
on the project for 3 Vz years. This will be an asset to the community and will make use of the old
sugar beet factory location. This will add about 50 full time jobs to the community.
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\^J Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PUD -UNDERGROUND UTILITIES -WAIVER
Grant County PUD is planning to construct new transmission lines within Moses Lake to
accommodate existing and future needs.Thenewtransmission line will connect the Paxson Drive
substation toa new substation tobe located on Dover Streetadjacenttothe Titan building located
on the base.
William Coe,System Planning and Protection Engineer for Grant County PUD,provided maps and
explained the proposed route of the transmission lines.He distributed information on the cost
difference betweenthe underground and overhead projects.He explained thatthe PUD has no
underground transmission lines and those costs were gathered from other agencies who have
placed transmission lines underground.He explained the advantages and disadvantages between
overhead and underground transmission lines.
Terry Brewer,Grant County Economic Development Council and PUD Commissioner,stated that^J this transmission line will provide more power to the base area which will be needed for potential
users.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the waiver be granted to allow the PUD to construct
overhead transmission lineswith wooden poles,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
ANIMAL CONTROL
The city-wide regulations were recently amended to allow a person who is legally blind and/or
physically disabled to request permission from the City Council to keep more than three dogs,
provided oneofthe dogs provides significant comfort or companionship.
Martin Larioz,1329 S.Lakeway,has requested permission to keep morethan four dogs at his
residence as one of the dogs provides him with significant companionship.
Action Taken;Mr.Ecret movedthatthe request from Martin Larioz to keep four dogs be granted,
seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
VALLEY ESTATES SHORT PLAT -GROUP B WATER SYSTEM
Paul Jones, ownerofthe Valley EstatesShort Plat located on Dick Road in CascadeValley,has
requested approval from the city to use an existing well to service his plat.This would create a
I J Group Bwater system for the four lots.The nearest city water main is more than one mile away
^~^^in Airway Drive.The Grant County Coordinated Water System Plan requires all new services within
the city's service area tobe connected to the city's water system unless it is unreasonable.The
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city must approve all new Group Bwater systems.Staff recommended the request be approved
with the condition that the property owner sign a covenant for the construction of a water main
alongthe front oftheir propertyand connection to citywaterwhen a citywater main is extended to
the property.
GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the Councilwould be approving a waiver
to the requirement to connect to city water and that there are no objections to the creation of a
Group Bwater system inthe city's service area orUGA. He mentioned that GrantCounty Health
is the entity that would approve the Group B water system.
Ron Baker,representing the property owner,stated that there is no objection to the covenant.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that a waiver be granted to the requirement to connect to city
water and that there is no objection to serving the Valley Estates Short Platwith a Group B water
system provided a covenant is required for the constructionof a water mainalongthe front of the
platand the lots be connected to citywaterwhen required bythe city,seconded by Mr.Lane, and
passed unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL LAKE CROSSING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on an additional lakecrossing.
/7 TRAFFIC COUNTS -NEPPEL CROSSING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided traffic counts for Neppel Crossing/Stratford Road
spanning the time of the improvements on Highway 17.The counts show thatthe traffic has
returned to pre-construction levels.
RESIDENTIAL VEHICLE STORAGE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthata studysession needs tobe scheduled in order to
discuss residential vehicle storage.
A study session was set for December 11 at 6 p.m.
JC&QA.BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The October 2007 building activity report was presented.
/CD3 INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $51,143.69 in investment income for September 2007.
The city received $61,299.02 in investment income forOctober 2007.
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V_^SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $462,833.37 in sales taxand $53,761.76 in transient rental income in October
2007.
NUISANCE-BEEMAN
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the nuisance enforcement on property owned by
Gordon Beeman has been successful and the property has been cleaned up.
AGCCT MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AGCCT meeting will be November29 in Moses
Lake.
COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthatthe second meetingofthe Council in December
would fall on Christmas day.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the second meeting in December be moved to December
18.
The regular meeting was recessed at 11 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to
discuss real estate. The executivesession was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.and the j^gtrtermeeting
was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 11TSO-p-jri.,
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Mayor
Ronald R.Cone,finance Director
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