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2008 01 226653 MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL{^J January 22,2008 Council Present:RonCovey,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese, Jon Lane,and Jim Liebrecht PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey ledthe Council inthe pledge of allegiance. MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the January 8, 2008 meeting be approved, seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose expense reimbursement claims,certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,havebeen recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval and is retained for public inspection at city hall. AsofJanuary 22,2008 theCouncil doesapprove for payment claims in theamount of$815,153.84; claim checks inthe amount of $4,329,219.64;and payroll inthe amount of $41,033.49. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be approved,seconded by Mr.Parce, and passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None CONSENT AGENDA Resolution -Accept Fire Hydrant:A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts a fire hydrant installed /O (f in the dedicated right-of-way or easement at 1475 East Nelson Road in conjunction with the Christian Academy. Resolution -AcceptDeed -Voth: A resolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed from /O yo Todd and Patty Voth for right-of-way on Peninsula Drive. Resolution -Accept Easement - Smart Homes: A resolution was presented which accepts an /Q/^ easement from Smart Homes,Inc.forthe construction,operation,and maintenanceofa stormwater system to serve Power Pointe 1 Major Plat. Resolution -Accept Deed -Smart Homes:A resolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed from Smart Homes,Inc. for the park in Power Pointe 1 Major Plat. ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES VEHICLES The city received four bids for the four different vehicles requested./Of 7 ^J Ilas' U 6654 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 22,2008 Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the bid for the five police cars be awarded to Discovery Ford in the amount of $137,798,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid for the two service truck chassis'be awarded to Discovery Ford inthe amount of $76,792,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the bid for the spray truck cab and chassis be awarded to Discovery Ford,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the bid for the Vz ton pickup be awarded to Discovery Ford, seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS jOQO DOOLITTLE DREAM PARK - SIGN The Passion fora Playground group requested permission to place a sign in Neppel Park for2.5 months to education the public about the General James H. Doolittle Park. Tara Childs,Passion fora Playground General Coordinator,explained the progress ofthe parkand stated that they would liketo put a 4'x 8'sign in Neppel Parkto provide information on the parkto the public.The park will be located in unincorporated Grant County on Patton Boulevard in the Larson Subdivision. There was some discussion bythe Council.f[) ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that permission be granted to placethe sign inNeppel Parkfor2.5 months,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. 10$&MOSES LAKE TRAILER PARK Toshi Owa,owner of the Moses Lake TrailerPark located at 1505 Wheeler Road,requested the Council reviewthe decision ofthe Planning Commissionto deny the requestto allow recreational vehicles in the park. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthatthistrailer park isa non-conforming use in a Light Industrial Zone.He gave the Council some background onthe condition ofthe park and explained that the Planning Commission allowed the non-conforming use to continue as a mobile home park with oneoftheconditions being thatRVsare prohibited.If the Council isinclined to allow RV parks in the city limits,Mr.Owa would have to request azone change ora change in the allowed uses in the Light Industrial Zone. No action was taken by Council. /Qf>f RESOLUTION -SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING A resolution was presented which adopts the Grant County Solid Waste Management Plan which was updated in October 2007. The resolution approving the Grant County Solid Waste Management Plan Update,October 2007 was read by title only. The public hearing was opened. n o 6655 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 22,2008 {^J Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously. ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 18.49 -SITE PLANS -2nd READING /&>"'/ An ordinance was presented which amends the site plan regulations to exempt residential and industrial construction projects from the site plan review process. The ordinance amending Chapter 18.49 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Site Plans" was read by title only. ActionTaken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -ADOPT 8.52 -RESIDENTIAL VEHICLE STORAGE -1st READING ^> An ordinance was presented which repeals Chapter 8.50 and adopts Chapter 8.52 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code,both entitled "Residential Vehicle Storage".The number ofchangestothe regulations necessitated the repeal ofthe existing chapter and adoption ofa newchapter in the (J Municipal Code. The ordinance repealing Chapter8.50 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Vehicle Storage"and adopting Chapter 8.52 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Vehicle Storage"was read by title only. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the changes that were made to the regulations. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht. There was some discussion by the Council by concerning trailerswith one axle and increasing the size of the trailer to 8'x 16'. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the size of the trailer be increased to 8'x 16',seconded by Mr.Lane. There was some discussion by the Council. The amending motion failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Ecret,and Mr.Liebrecht in favor and Mr.Reese, Mr.Lane,Mr.Deane,and Mayor Covey opposed. The motion passed unanimously. i I ORDINANCE -AMEND 9.18-PROHIBITION OF CAMPING - 1st READING ,^ An ordinance was presented which would allow camping at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport in association with aviation related events. 6656 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 22, 2008 The ordinance amending Chapter 9.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Prohibition of Camping"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. JO/3 RESOLUTION - ABANDON EASEMENT - FLESCHER A resolution was presented which abandons an easement on the south side of1602W. Fern Drive. The owners,Ben and Ann Flescher,requested the abandonment in order to construct a new garage on the property. A resolution authorizing abandonment of an easement was read by title only. GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that there is an existing PUD powerline in the remainder ofthe easement. Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously. T> JO/<?/\ REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS 2008 CRACK SEAL PROJECT Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 2008 Crack Seal Project.This project will (\) consist of sealing more than 280,000 feet of cracks on various streets,alleys, and parkinglots. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS /QOO SURF N'SLIDE WATER PARK -FEE INCREASE The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the daily admission fees be increased to$6 for youth and seniors,$7 for teens, and$8 for adults because of the increased operating expenses. There was some discussion by the Council. Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the increased fees be approved,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously. ////BMX EVENT The Parksand RecreationCommission recommended thatthe BMXorganization'srequest to hold a major BMX event during the Memorial Day weekend be granted. There was some discussion by the Council and concern was expressed about the request for /"^ camping and usingtheirown concession stand. 6657 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 22,2008 i^)Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request for a major BMX event at the BMX track be granted for May 23,24,25,and 26 with the condition that the details be provided tothe Council in the future for further approval,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS MOSES LAKE TRAILER PARK -NON-CONFORMING USE Scott McDonald,representing Toshi Owa,ownerofthe Moses LakeTrailer Park,statedthat Mr. Owawould like his property onWheeler Roadtobe changed from Light Industrial to C-2,General Commercial and Business,inorderto convert the existing non-confomringmobile home parkto a conforming RV park.The existing mobile home park isnon-functional and thisproperty is near an existing C-2 zone.Changing the area toanRV park will increase thetaxbase for the city.There isa need inthe area for RV parksdue tothe on-going construction at industrial sites in the Moses Lake area. Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that Mr.Owa had requested the Planning Commission consider atextchange totheLight Industrial zone in order toallow RVparks. He is now requesting a zone change of the property.The zone change first requires an amendmenttothe Comprehensive Plan which shows the areaas industrial.A requesttoamend the Comprehensive Plan must be submittedto the city prior to March 31,2008. I )No action was taken bythe Council. COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS VISION 2020 Mr.Ecret spoke about the need forthe Council members to become more involved inVision 2020 as the number of people sittingon the board has diminished. He mentioned that the members of Vision 2020 had requested that a staff member fromthe various city departments also be included on this committee. AGCCT MEETING The AGCCT meeting will be Tuesday,January 29 in Quincy. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND -DESIGN AND PERMITTING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received the Scope ofWork from Robert W.Droll,Landscape Architect, forthe design of the Blue Heron Park Campground.The proposed work is broader than anticipated and the cost is over the budgeted amount.He mentioned that currently the city is mainly interested in the concept design since the city is not yet ready to begin construction.The concept design will cost about $80,000 rather than the $250,000 for the total project proposed by Mr. Droll.<J There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to inform Mr.Droll that the city is only interested in the concept design at this time. /00I //0 7 /tef //O^ 6658 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 22,2008 103 O/BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT The December 2007 Building Activity Report as well as the year to date report was presented. /OYd PENN STREET PROPERTY Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,provided a contract for the listing of the Penn Street property for sale.This contract is for one year and has a 4%commission. Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract with Windermere for the sale of the Penn Street property,seconded by Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously. j£</3 COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the items to be discussed at the Council/staff retreat include the downtown,Civic Center Campus project,Hearing Examiner,salaries,compensation issues,and staffing,water and sewer issues,Blue Heron campground,Surf n'Slide Water Park, storm water utility,update on park property,ice skating rink,signage and wayfinding,and railroad right-of-way. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 ATTEST:Ronald C.Covey,Mayor Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director " "