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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
[^_J April 22,2008
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Bill Ecret,Dick Deane,Brent Reese,Jon Lane,and Jim Liebrecht
Absent:Ron Covey
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Deputy Mayor Pearce led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Lane moved that the minutes of the April 8,2008 meeting be approved,seconded
by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.PREPAID CLAIMS.CHECKS.AND PAYROLL
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursement claims, certifiedas requiredby RCW 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 April 22,2008 the Council does approve for payment claimsinthe amount of $285,678,58;
prepaid claims in the amounts of $111,872.28 and $11,936.15;claim checks in the amount of
$921,696.19;and payroll inthe amount of $39,798.51.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the bills,checks,prepaid claims,and payroll issued be
approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
{^J PROCLAMATIONS
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The proclamation declaring theCityofMoses Lakeas"acommunitythattakes upthe fight"against
cancer was read in its entirety.
The proclamation declaring May 2and 3,2008 as Lions White Cane Daysin Moses Lakewas read
in its entirety.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -None
CONSENT AGENDA -None
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS AND QUOTES
ROAD N UTILITY PROJECT
The cityreceived eightbids for the RoadNUtility Project which includes installing a 12"watermain
and a 4"sewer force main along Road N to serve the REC expansion and Guardian Fiberglass
projects.
ActionTaken:Mr.Liebrechtmoved that the bid beawarded to Advanced Excavation in the amount
of $300,843,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/02G AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -SIGNS
The AmericanCancer Society requested permissionto placeribbons,bows, and signs invarious
locations inthe cityto advertise and support the Relay for Life event on May 30 and 31.The
ribbons and bows would be installed on May 16 and removed by June 7.The signs would be
installed May 1 and removed by June 7.
ActionTaken:Mr.Deane moved that the request to place ribbonsand bows invarious locations
in Moses Lake be granted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request to place 12"x 18"signs in various locations in
Moses Lake be granted with the stipulation that they work with the Communtiy Development
Departmenton placement and materials,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
,,,0 SENIOR CENTER]W^
The Moses Lake Senior Opportunity and Services Center requested the existing contract be
amended to provide additional funds and that a new contract for2009 take into account cost of
living increases.
Mike Conley,Board Member,stated thatthe SeniorCenter has addressed its fiscal problemsand
is in the process of raising funds by selling ads in their newsletter and raising the dues. He
mentioned that there is a need to remodel one of the bathrooms in the Center.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated the contractwould have to be amended to increase the
funds for the recreational activities since the city cannot contribute to capital projects.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus that the request for a new contract be
considered during budget study sessions.
Action Taken:Mr.Liebrecht moved that the contract amount be increased by $10,000 for 2008,
seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
)Q20 SIGNS -LETTER CARRIERS
The National Association of Letter Carriers requested permission to post four temporary signs in
publicright-of-wayto advertise their nationalfood driveon May12.The banner signs will be about
3'by 6'and about 3'off the ground.
Susan Hagaman, NationalAssociation of Letter CarriersFood DriveChair,stated that in2007 over
70,000,000 pounds of food was collected nation wide.The local goal this year is to collect 20,000
pounds.She mentioned that inaddition to the locations requested they would like to place a sign
in the grassy area at Highway 17 and Grape Drive.The food goes to the local food bank.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and
passed unanimously.
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ROYALTY HOMES -ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Royalty Homes requested that their Willow Crest Estates development be allowed to construct
outbuildings notattachedto residences to countystandards. The lotsare larger than normal city
lots, being one halfacre insize, and the home owners are requesting larger accessory structures
than allowed by the current city codes.
Gilbert Alvarado,CommunityDevelopment Director,stated thatinthe cityaccessory buildings have
a maximum height of 16'and no largerthan 60% of the primarystructure.In the county garages
can be 35'inheightand there isa maximumamount of coverage ofthe site but notthe size ofthe
garage.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the request be referred to the Planning Commission for a
recommendation,seconded by Mr.Lane, and passed unanimously.
D&LFOUNDRY -COVENANT ^
D&L Foundry requested additional timeto work onthesewerissue beforetheir covenantiscalled //£,o
in.
Jason McGowan,D & L Foundry,stated that additional discussions have been held with the
^~engineers and itwill takeasewer20'deepatthe property line with Busby to allow themto connect.
1)There areconcernsabout digging inthe areabecause ofthe blacksand at 9'deep. Otheroptions
are being considered at this time.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthe available options for sewerin the area
include installing a gravity sewer main at minimum grade,installing gravity sewer at a higher
elevationand have Busby pump into it,orhave Busby pump directly intothe force main.
It was the consensus of Council that this item remain on the table at this time but requested a
report at the next meeting.
THE GREENS PURD
Steinhauer/Norman Development requestedchangestoTheGreens PURD.Thechangesinclude
increasing the driveway length from 9'to approximately 18'to allow vehicle parking in front ofthe
garages;increase the street right-of-way to 22';change theinterior road design so that it does not
run along 9th Avenue;and have the interior roads,water,sewer,and storm water systemsbe
private butthatthe homesbe individually metered andthe city bill each resident.
Mike Norman,representing Steinhauer/Norman Development,gave some background on the
project and explained therequested modifications.Theoff-street parking has been increased from
54spacesto69 spaces.Therequest toincrease the right-of-way width may be moot ifthe request
to have private streets and utilities isgranted.Thehome owners association would be responsible
forthe street and utilities.The development would be constructed intwo phases.
(J Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that minor alterations are allowed to^~*^previously approved planned unit developments.He pointed out that the developer has submitted
an agreementwith the citywhich has notyet been reviewed.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the ordinance approving the planned unit
development may need to be amended to allow for citymetering of the proposed private utilities.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to increase the driveway to 18'be granted,
seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the request to increase the right-of-way to 22'be granted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to change the interior road design be granted,
seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
It was the consensus of the Councilthat staff investigate the request forprivatestreets and utilities
and city metering of each residence.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
/Off ORDINANCES -DESIGN STANDARDS AND IMPROVEMENTS -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which adopts new regulations for design standards and
improvements.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 17.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Design (|)
Standards" and adopting Chapter 17.27 entitled "Design Standards" was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Lane,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance repealingChapter 17.32 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Improvements"
and adopting Chapter 17.30 entitled "Improvements"was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
/q3G>ORDINANCE -BUILDING PERMITS - 1st READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 16.02 to require lots not serviced with
adequate infrastructure to construct that infrastructure at thetime a buildingor development permit
is requested.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.02 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Building
Permits"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.
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[^J ORDINANCE -OPEN SPACE AND PARKS -1st READING ^y
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 17.34,OpenSpace and Parks,to clarify that
open space provided ina plat must be mostly public space.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.34ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Open Space
and Parks"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Lane moved thatthe first readingofthe ordinancebe adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
TRIM MOWER
Staffrequestedauthorization tocall for bidsfor atrim mower to replace the existing non-operational
1993 John Deere mower. The bidwas originally awardedto Evergreen Implementwhich ultimately
withdrew their bid.
There was some discussion.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staffbeauthorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Lane,and
passed unanimously.
\^j'REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ACCEPT WORK -2007 WELL DRILLING PROJECT ^/^
Blue Star Enterprises has completed work for the 2007 well drilling project.The project included Hw
redrilling Well #31 located on Montana Street and Well #19 located at Moses Pointe.
Action Taken:Mr.Ecret moved that the work be accepted and the 45 day lien period be entered
into,seconded by Mr.Deane,and passed unanimously.
SURPLUS PROPERTY -WANAPUM DRIVE
Ivan Naydenov,owner of 728 Wanapum Drive,has requested the purchase of a small pieceof
right-of-way adjacent to this property.
GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the city has no need for this piece and
recommended that it be declared surplus and sold.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the request to sell the surplus property on Wanapum Drivebe
granted,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht,and passed unanimously.
BUSBY INTERNATIONAL
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthat Busby International intends to discharge
the sewer to the force main.The covenant for the sewer main would remain in place and could be
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called if there is a need in the future.If this is the final decision from Busby,then there would not
be any benefit for them if D & L Foundry extended a gravity sewer.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
//$(?QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The quarterly financial report was submitted.
ffef QUARTERLY AMBULANCE REPORT
The quarterly ambulance report was submitted.
PENN STREET PROPERTY10/0
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the realtor involved in selling the city's Penn Street
property has requested a determination on whether or not the buildings on that property would or
should be removed at the time of sale.He mentioned that demolition costs would be about
$100,000 and could be borne by either the city or the buyer.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Lane moved that the sale of the property be contingent on the removal of the
buildings either bythe cityor the buyer,seconded by Mr.Liebrecht, and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Richard Pearce,Deputy Mayor
ATTEST:
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
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