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March 25,2008
Council Present:Ron Covey,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Richard Pearce, Brent Reese,and Jim
Liebrecht Absent:Jon Lane
PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council inthe pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Ecret moved that the minutes of the March 11,2008 meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
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 March 25,2008 the Council does approve for paymentclaimsinthe amount of $298,063.66;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $4,164.20 and $12,824.62;claim checks in the amount of
$1,218,868.14; and payroll inthe amount of $2,666.39 and $39,642.22.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Deane, and passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:Proclamations were presented to the Moses Lake Medical Team visiting ;/3^
Nigeria from April6 - 20,2008.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Deed - Tucker: A resolution was presented which accepts a deed for right-of-/O Vo
way at the intersection of Hermit Road and Lakeshore Drive.
Resolution - Accept Deed-Zaser:A resolution was presented whichaccepts a deed for right-of-/Oc/o
way on Peninsula Drive.
Resolution -Accept Grant -LETPP:A resolution was presented which accepts a $10,958 grant //7^/
fromthe Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program forforensic and technology equipment
for the Police Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
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CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
0/7 TRIM MOWER
The city received two bids for the trim mower.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Evergreen Implement in the amount
of $23,006,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/OM SPRING CLEANUP
Lakeside Disposal and Recycling Co.hasscheduledthe annual spring cleanupfor the week of April
14.
J/07 KIOSKS
The Moses Lake Business Association requested time to discuss the placement of kiosks.
Rick Engelmann,representing the Moses Lake BusinessAssociation submitted information onthe
proposed kiosks to be placed in the downtown area.He explained thatthe kiosks would be
installed bythe Chamber andthe Moses LakeBusiness Association and requestedthatthe city
maintain them once they have been installed.The kiosks would be funded through the self help ^^funds and volunteer labor and material.He mentioned that,since the kiosks are being installed with q^
selfhelp funds and volunteer labor,theywould like the city towaive the permit and inspection fees.>
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Ecretmoved thatself helpfunds inthe amount of$34,880 for the installation of
10 kiosks andthe city enterinto an agreement for the maintenance ofthe kiosks,secondedby Mr.
Deane,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which establishesthe first four parking spaces onthe northerly side
of Gumwood Street as handicapped parking spaces.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking
Regulations"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER AND SEWER RATES - 2nd READING
An ordinancewas presented which increases the water and sewer rates for the city.
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I J The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and
Sewer Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES -WAIVERS.DEFERRALS.DEVIATIONS.AND APPEALS -2nd READING /of/
Ordinances were presented which eliminate variances and establishes waivers, deferrals, and
deviations forshort and major plats and binding site plans.The ordinances also update the appeal
procedures.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.13 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code Entitled "Short
Subdivisions"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Major
Subdivisions"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
U The ordinanceAmending Chapter17.25ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Binding Site
Plan"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter17.40of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Variances"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ACQUIRE PROPERTY - 2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which will begin the process of acquiring property to complete the Iorb
Japanese Peace Garden
The ordinance ofthe City ofMoses Lake,Washington,authorizing the City Attorney to acquire by
negotiation and/or condemnation of certain properties for the construction,expansion and
completion of the Japanese Peace Garden Park project;providing for the condemnation,
appropriation,taking and damaging of land and other property rights necessary therefore;all
located within the City of Moses Lakeas assessor's parcel number 11 0095000 in Grant County,
Washington [in reJapanese Peace Garden Park project]was read by title only.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe property the city wishesto acquire is located
\^between two pieces ofproperty the city already owns.The property to be acquired will be used for
theexpansion ofthecity's facilities adjacent tothe Japanese PeaceGarden.The city hasobtained
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an appraisal from the property owner and have agreed to the price.The property owner has been (j )
unwilling to sellthe property and staffwas directed to proceedwith condemnationproceedings in
order to obtain the property at the appraised price.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GAMBLING TAX -1st READING
An ordinancewas presented which makes a technical correction to the violation process.
The ordinanceamending Chapter3.18 ofthe Moses lake Municipal Code entitled"Gambling Tax"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Ecret,and passed unanimously.
jOy^T ORDINANCES -SEWER REGULATIONS -SINGLE READING
Ordinances were presented which amend the regulations by providing for a deferral of the
requirement prohibiting septic tanks and a deferral witha time limit of the requirement prohibiting
septic tanks.
Option A - The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Sewer Regulations"was read by title only.(f^
Option B:The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Sewer Regulations"was read by title only
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that both ordinances be denied,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion failed with Mr.Deane,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Liebrecht in favor and Mayor Covey,Mr.
Pearce,and Mr.Ecret opposed.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Option A ordinance be amended by including after
deferral "ofthe obligation to connectto the sanitary sewerfordomestic discharge and be permitted
the use of an on-site sewer disposal system during the deferral period",and the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Ecret.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
The motion failedwith Mayor Covey,Mr.Pearce,and Mr.Ecret in favor, and Mr.Deane,Mr.Reese,
and Mr.Liebrecht opposed.
/?//ORDINANCE -AMEND 20.03 -ADMINISTRATION -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which providesthatappeals of administration enforcementactionsare
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L )The ordinance amending Chapter 20.03 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Administration"
^~*^was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved thatthe first reading oftheordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.
Deane, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
AQUATIC CENTER -MANTA RAYS.Q
The Moses Lake Manta Ray Swim Team requested the use of the Moses Lake Family Aquatic ~Jo5~7
Center for their annual swim meetonJuly 11,12,and 13,2008.Theyalso requested permission
to camp overnight in a designated area of McCosh Park on July 11 and 12.The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended that the request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved thatthe request be granted,secondedby Mr.Ecret,and passed
unanimously.
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PARKPLACE PLAZA SHORT PLAT -WAIVER AND DEFERRAL REQUESTS
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,submitted a request for waivers and deferrals ofthe
subdivision requirements for the proposed Parkplace Plaza Short Plat.The requested waivers are
tonotconstructsewer the full width ofone ofthe lots,tobe allowed touse anexisting8"sewer stub
for sewer service to one of the lots, and a deferral of the street frontage and buffer landscaping.
The Planning Commission recommended that the request todefer theinstallation oflandscape be
approved,the request to not install sewer the full width ofthe most northerly lot be approved,and
the requestto use the 8"sewerstub into a manhole as a building sewerbe denied
Gilbert Alvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,explained therequestedwaiversand deferrals.
There was some discussion.
Larry Angel,Columbia Northwest Engineering,explainedtheirreasons for requestingthe waivers
and deferrals.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WESTSHORE WALK MAJOR PLAT -HANSEN ROAD/WESTSHORE DRIVE INTERSECTION jj/J,
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The Westshore Walk Major Plat is located between Westshore Drive and Hansen Road.It was
suggested that the intersection of Westshore Drive,Hansen Road,and Fairway Drive be
reconfigured by eliminating Westshore Drive at its intersection with Hansen Road.Staff held a
public meeting on the reconfiguration of this intersection.The developer and staff proposed a cul-
de-sac at the end of Westshore Drive.Anotheroption was suggested by Dick Hansen which would
leave the intersection in place, allowWestshore Driveto remain open,and create a short one way
couplet.
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Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that both the city and county realize that the M )
Westshore Drive, Fairway Drive,and Hansen Road intersection is hazardous.With the proposed
Westshore Walk development,additional right-of-way can be obtained to allow improvements to
this intersection to reduce the hazard.The Department of Transportation is planning to upgrade
the exit at Hansen Road interchange to a standard clover leaf in the future and eliminate the exit
at Westshore Drive and willeliminate the entrance nearthe State Patrol office on the opposite side
of 1-90.He explained that the option proposed by Mr.Hansen would leave the Hansen Road,
Westshore Drive, and Fairway Drive intersection intact, provide for one way traffic on portions of
Westshore Drive and Hansen Road,and require additional stop signs and turning movements.
Dick Hansen pointed out that at the present time the traffic using Westshore Drive has a straight
route to the intersection with Fairway and Hansen.He felt that requiring cars to turn left from
Hansen Road would be hazardous since it would be difficultto see the on-coming traffic down
Westshore Drive. He was opposed to closing Westshore Drive at its intersection with Hansen
Road.
Mick Hansen,Westshore and Fairway,presented 174 petitions infavor of keeping Westshore Drive
open,6 in favor of closing Westshore Drive,and 1 in favor of a roundabout.He felt that installing
a turn lane in Hansen Road would cause more traffic accidents at Fairway and Hansen than there
is with the present configuration.He also felt a bike path should be included when the streets are
upgraded.
Mike Shannon,1289 Fairway Drive,stated that while he originally signed the petition to keep
Westshore Drive open,he is no longer in favor of that option.He pointed out that considerationneedstobegiventothedevelopmentthatwilltakeplaceinthisareaandtothenorthandthetraffic (T*}
that will be generated.'
Phil Munter,6740 Mae Valley Road,pointed out the existing traffic problems in the area.
Danielle Boss,706 Shipmaster,stated that she is in favor of the city's plan.She mentioned that
the trafficgoes 50 mph through this 35 mph zone.With the possibilityof additional developments
in this area in the future,this intersection needs to be made safe,Hansen Road upgraded,a bike
path constructed,and the state installa proper interchange inthis area.
There was some discussion by the Counciland itwas the consensus that a study session should
be held to consider the different options.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be tabled until after a study session is held,
seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
/Qf7 MARINA DRIVE VACATION -CASTILLO
Anitra Castillo,representing the property ownersof Lot 11,Parkhill Scea Addition,statedthatthey
would like to purchase an additional 5'of right-of-way on Marina Drive in order to place the
proposed buildinginthe desired spot.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the owners will needtogothrough
the processof vacating thisadditional 5'of right-of-way.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that there should be no
problems with thevacation of this additional 5'of right-of-way.
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COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
BUSBY INTERNATIONAL MAJOR PLAT/FINDINGS OF FACT //AC,
Mike Mansfield ofBusby International submitted an application for a48-acre one-lot preliminary plat //&o
in the Heavy Industrial Zone,located north ofWheeler Road and eastofRoad L.The site has been
divided into 8 parcels,including a private street,through thebinding site plan process.No buildings
or development are proposed atthis time.The applicant also requested to defer street and utility
improvements to Wheeler Road and to use septic systems for domestic wastewater until gravity
sewerisavailable in Wheeler.A dry sanitary collection systemthat would extend toWheeler Road
would be installed,sothatonce city seweris available,anysepticsystems would be abandoned
and the buildingswould be connected to the city sewer system.
Mr.Pearce feltthat some action should be taken on the sewer situation in regards to Busby.
JamesA.Whitaker,City Attorney,explained thatin city's operating under the Growth Management
Act,which the City of Moses Lake does,deferrals are only effective until the demand for the
deferred infrastructure arises.In orderto remainconcurrent,the deferred infrastructure should be
installed.In thecase of Busby,thecovenantfor construction oftheseweronthe adjacent property
was not called in. He recommended that the covenant be called in and let Busby bond fortheir
sewer improvements,and use temporary sewer systems until the sewer is constructed under the
covenant.
Therewassome discussion bythe Council onthe processtouseto provide city sewertothe Busby
property.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe Busby International Major Platand Findings of Factbe
removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Ecret, and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Findings of Fact be remanded to the Planning
Commission to correct the errorand deal with the requirements of 13.04.045,seconded by Mr.
Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
It was the consensus of the Council that D &L Foundry be notified that the city intends to call in
their covenant for the construction of the sewer.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
STREET.WATER.AND SEWER REIMBURSEMENT CHARGES
/07^Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,submitted the updated charges for water,sewer,and street —;—
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WEED REPORT
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,submitted information onthe processthe city //fj
uses to handle noxious weeds.
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/OJIO SIGN REPORT
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,submitted a report on the number of temporary
signs in the city.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $33,115.56 in investment income for February 2008.
)l5t£SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city received $469,332.60 in sales tax and $22,307.84 in transient rental income in February
2008.
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The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
Ronald C.Covey,Mayor
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