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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
[)December 18,2007
Council Present:RonCovey,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Jon Lane,and
Jim Liebrecht
PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:MayorCovey led the Council inthe pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the December 11,2007 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims, and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursement claims,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 December 18,2007 the Council does approve for payment claims in the amount of
$398,142.39;checks in the amount of $1,121,792.35;and payrollin the amount of $49,600.79.
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PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Improvements -Glenmoor Reach 3 Maior Plat:A resolution was presented //£b
which accepts the street and utility improvements for municipal use to serve Glenmoor Reach 3
Major Plat
Crossroads Final Maior Platand Findings of Fact: Columbia Northwest Engineering, on behalf of j/£(p
Hayden Homes,submitted a final plat for a 29 lotmajor plat. The proposed 25.99 acre major plat
is located east of SR-17 and at the end of Lakeland Drive.The site is zoned R-1,Single Family
Residential,and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential which
corresponds withthe existing zoning.This plat was originallystarted inthe county and was given
preliminary platapproval by the county. The Planning Commission recommended that the final
plat be approved with conditions.
Energy Industrial ParkPreliminary Major Platand Findings of Fact:Vic Jansen submitted a60-acre //£Cp
one-lot preliminaryplatinthe Heavy Industrial Zone.The site is located northofWheeler Road and
east of Road N.The site is proposed to be furtherdivided administratively through the binding site
plan process into 22 parcels,including a private street. No buildings or other development is
proposed on the site atthis time. The applicant has also submitted a request to defer street and
utility improvements to Road Nand Wheeler Road. The Planning Commission recommended that
the preliminary platbe approved withconditions. As no appealwas taken from thisdecision ofthe
Planning Commission,the Council's approvalofthisdecision incorporates and adopts the Findings,
Conclusion and Decision of the Planning Commission.The Findings of Fact were also presented
for approval.
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ifi Pheasant Point #1 Short Plat -Deviations:Smart Homes applied for permits to subdivide 1.71
acres through the short plat process into 4 residential lots west ofthe Marina Shores Planned Unit
Development at 1300 Marina Drive.Platting waivers to lot standards have been requested for the
shape of Lot 1,to lot lines within 20%of perpendicularto the street,and to the requirementthat lots
front on a public street.A deferral of the required landscaping has also been requested.The
Planning Commission recommended that the waivers and deferrals be approved with conditions.
ii ^(jp Alderbrook Estates Preliminary Maior Plat and Findings of Fact:Olin Development submitted an
application for a 42 lot residential subdivision on 9.47 acres located on Lakeshore and Wapato
Drives.The site is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential,and R-3,Multi-Family Residential.The
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential and High Density
Residential which corresponds with the each parcel's existing zoning.The Planning Commission
recommended that the preliminary plat be approved with condition.As no appeal was taken from
this decision of the Planning Commission,the Council's approval ofthis decision incorporates and
adopts the Findings,Conclusion and Decision ofthe Planning Commission.The Findings of Fact
were also presented for approval.
jQQ^p Resolution -ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation -Appointment of Trustee:A resolution was
presented which appoints Vantage Trust Company as the successor trustee for the city's deferred
compensation plan with ICMA-RC.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Ecret,
and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (f^)
1(93 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Dick Deane was re-appointed to serve on the board forthe GrantTransit Authority.
Jon Lane was appointed to serve on the Grant County Board of Health.
Richard Pearce was appointed to serve as liaision to the AirportAdvisory Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES -None
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/Oa/HEALY -ANIMAL CONTROL
Brian Healy,1221 S. Jefferson requested time beforethe Council to discuss keeping of morethan
three animals at his residence.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the residents have more thanthree
household pets and have been given a Notice to Correct within 30 days.He mentioned that they
have 30 cats.
Mr.Healy stated that they have 29 cats. Most of them were either strays or given to them.They
have had many ofthe cats for years and all ofthem have been fixed and have had their shots.He {T*\
requested that they be allowed to keep the cats until they die of natural causes or have to be put '
down.Most of the cats are over 10 years old.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that Mr.Healy be given until January 17 to remove all but 3 of
the cats from his residence,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed withy Mr.Reese abstaining as he
felt more than 30 days should be granted to reduce the number of cats.
NUISANCE-ADAME
The owner of Lot37,Westlake Tracts 2nd Addition,4013 Windy,was sent a Notice of Violation and
Orderto Correct orCease Activity. No appeal wastaken fromthat notice and the violation was not
corrected,so a hearing before the Council was scheduled.
GregNavarez,Code EnforcementOfficer was sworninandgavetestimony regarding the nuisance
violation.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Whitaker stated that based on the photographs and the testimony that the inoperable vehicles
and other items remain.The time to correct has passed.The Council is requested to adopt the
resolution finding that Mr.Adame is the owner of the property based on the testimony of Mr.
Navarez; that Mr.Adame was served with a notice of violation; that a hearing has been held at
which Mr.Adame had anopportunitytoappear butdid not;andauthorizethe CityManagertoclean
up the property.
The resolution determiningthat David Adame isthe contractowner of certain real propertywithin
t j the city;that a nuisance requiring abatement by city forces or forces contracted by the city exists
^•^on such property;and directing the use of such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
NUISANCE -WIDDIS
The ownerofTax #1615 in Battery Orchard Tract17,1514 Peninsula Drive,,was sent a Notice of
Violation and Orderto Corrector Cease Activity.No appeal was taken from that notice and the
violation was not corrected,so a hearing before the Council was scheduled.
Greg Navarez,Code EnforcementOfficer was swornin andgavetestimony regarding the nuisance
violation.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Whitaker stated that based on the photographs and the testimony an inoperable vehicle and
debrisis still onthe property.The timeto correct has passed. The Council is requested to adopt
the resolution finding that Mr.Adame isthe ownerofthe property based on the testimonyof Mr.
Navarez; that Mr.Adame was served with a notice of violation;that a hearing has been held at
which Mr.Adame hadanopportunitytoappearbutdidnot;andauthorizethe CityManagertoclean
up the property.
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The resolution determining that Jason Widdis is the contract owner of certain real property within
the city;that a nuisance requiring abatement by city forces or forces contracted by the city exists
on such property;and directing the useof such forces to abate the nuisance found was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe resolution be amended to includethe existing debris piles
and be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 12.40 -STREET CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT CHARGES - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes the street reimbursement charges for the
construction of the right hand turn lane at Grape Drive and Highway 17.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Street
Construction or Improvements Reimbursement Charges was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
/0/O ORDINANCE - AMEND 2007 BUDGET - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2007 budget.(jj
The ordinance amending the 2007 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Peace,and passed unanimously.
IO/6 ORDINANCE -AMEND BUDGET -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 2007 budget.
The ordinance amending the 2007 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read bytitle
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on
a single reading,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.23 -MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 18.23,Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption,
by increasing the number of years the tax exemption is allowed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.23 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Multi-family
Housing Tax Exemption"was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -PERFORMIX NUTRITION SYSTEMS -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY j^./j
A resolution was presented which allows PerforMix Nutrition Systems toconstructa 30'x 40'steel
sided pole building tostoredry ingredients at 3146 Road NNE,Tax #12429 in a heavy industrial
zone. The resolution requires that the property be platted within one year and a covenant be
required for installation of infrastructure inthe future.
The resolution allowing PerforMix Nutrition Systemsto build on unplatted properytwas read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
OATH OF OFFICE
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director,administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council
members,Dick Deane,Jon Lane,and Richard Pearce.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to
discuss real estate issues and litigation.The executive session was adjdurned at 9:30 p.m.and
the regular meeting was reconvened.The regulax-meeting^was adjourned aJ/TO p.m.
ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Ma^Z^r
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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