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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
July 9, 1991
Members Present: Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese, Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards, and Roger Biallas
Absent:JoAn Brown and Dave Chandler
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 25 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Edwards, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial and Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills
to A & H Printers.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims: The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of July 9,1991 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $224,648.90.
GENERAL FUND $37,205.87
STREET 3,662.89
STREET IMPROVEMENT 16,746.26
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 2,442.76
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,599.15
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 67,639.49
SANITATION FUND '47,176.84
UNEMPL COMP INS 247.80
CENTRAL SERVICES 6,661.28
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 8,080.78
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 26,134.00
LID #53 51.78
TOTAL $344,850.25
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved bytheCity Manager according tothe process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and theinternal control policy approved bythe City Council have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved inthe amountof $599,999.81 for all funds.
GENERAL $4,213.53
STREET 28,800.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 68.19
1985 BOND REDM 519,195.78
1985/90 BONDS REDM 45,315.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 132.31
DEPOSIT 2.275.00
TOTAL $599,999.81
Checks:Checks 27568 through 27876 issued onJune 26,1991 were approved for payment attheCouncil
meeting held on July 9,1991 in the total amount of $357,752.56.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 28,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks70350 through 70366 in the amount
of $8,177.25.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 5,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule of the City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 70367 through 70530 in the amount
Of $171,797.55.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Finance Department:David Fournier,Asst.Finance Director for Cash Management,was presented to
Council.He replacedthe retiring Jean Burton.
Engineering Division:Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,has received his registration as a land /(?/j
surveyor.
Gary Harer,has recieved his registration as aland surveyor and professional engineer in civil engineering.
Bruce Beauchene,has received his registration asa professional engineering in civil engineering.
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III.CONSENT AGENDA
ii2(^r Resolutions (3)-Checks/I nvestments/Retainaoe:Three resolutions were presented which removed Jean
''Burton's name, and added DaveFoumier's name, to the listof employees authorizedto sign checks,release
contractor saving account retained percentage,and deposit and withdraw monies from the Local
Government Investment Pool.Marsha Newton, Accounts Payable Clerk,was also added to the list of
employees authorized to deposit and withdraw monies from the Local Government Investment Pool.
,2 p7 Well #14:Schneider Equipment,Inc.has completed work on the drilling contract for Well 14 and the work
' should be accepted.s*S
.n^y Ordinance -Parking Regulations -2nd Reading:An ordinance was presented which makes technical
1 corrections to sign heights for handicapped and fire lane parking signs.
p'$Resolution -Interfund Loan:Aresolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from the
V Capital Improvement Fund to the Public Works Trust Fund Account.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
%ALDER STREET FILL
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The Chamber of Commerce commended the Council on the improvements to the Alder Street Fill and its
beautification.
.^REQUEST TO USE STREET -MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSN/KIWANIS
The Moses Lake Business Association and KiwanisClub are sponsoring a Cowboy Breakfast and Sidewalk
Sale on August 9 and 10and would liketo close Ash Street on August 9 from 5 a.m. to noon from Third to
the alley beside Pinky's.Also, on August 15 they would like to close Ash in the same manner for a Rodeo
Clown Breakfast from 5 a.m.to 11 a.m.
ActionTaken:Mr.Johnson moved that permissionbe granted forAsh Street to be closed on August 9 from
5 a.m. to noon and on August 15 from 5 a.m.to 11 a.m.,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that permission be granted for the sidewalk sale on August 9 and 10,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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LLOYD BROWN APPEAL OF ZONING VARIANCE DENIAL
Uoyd Brown,808 Sycamore,has requested a variance fromthe R-1,Single Family Residential,Zone side
yard set back requirements in order to allowa proposed garage to encroach into the side yard set back
requirement by 4*.The Hearing Examinerdenied the variance request.
Mr.Brownstated that a 24' garage is the most practical fora two car garage as it allows space to open
doors and get around the cars. This would mean the garage would encroach within 4'of the lot line.The
adjoiningneighbors are in favor of the garageas they feel it will increase the value of their property.
Mr.Biallas wanted to know ifa single car garage would be adequate.
Mr.Brown stated that as a mail carrier he needs to have at least two cars in case one breaks down.
Mr.Rimplepointedout that a varianceto the zoning requirementscan only be granted because of unique
circumstances and he did not feel that this request would warrant a variance.
Mr.Biallas mentioned that there are no specialcircumstances thatwould warrant the granting ofa variance.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe decisionofthe Hearing Examiner be sustained and the Findings
and Conclusionsofthe Hearing Examiner be adopted witha correction of a typographical errorto the size
ofthe garage from 24'x36'to24'x30'being entered,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -CASCADE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a twenty-five year franchise to Cascade Natural Gas. Also
presented for Council consideration is the summary for publication.
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the 30day notice in Section 3 of the original draft from
Cascade Natural Gas was changed to 10 days and the 3 day work notice in Section 4 was eliminated
completely.
The ordinance granting to Cascade Natural Gas Corporation,aWashington corporation,itssuccessors and
assigns,the right and privilege to use and occupy the streets,avenues,lanes,alleys,highways and other
public places oftheCity ofMoses Lake,State ofWashington,for the purpose of supplying,distributing and
selling gasto the inhabitants ofthe city,and elsewhere;and the right and privilege of constructing,and
thereafter maintaining a gas system,mains,service pipes andother necessary equipment in said city,for
the distribution of gas for fuel,power,heatand otherpurposeswas read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance beadopted and the summary
for publication be approved, seconded by Mr.Johnson, and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR STREET PLAN
A resolution was presented which adoptsthe Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 1992-1997.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
The resolutionadopting the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 1992-1997 was read by title
only.
Larry Godden,2909 Lakeside,stated that Lakeside isa gravel street and after the last heavyrain the runoff
backedup behind his retaining wall.He felt thatany heavier downpour would have resulted inthe lossof
his bulkhead.This street is on the listto be paved and a catch basin will be installed at that time. He
wantedto knowwhenitwill be paved andifacatchbasin could beinstalled Immediately to relieve the runoff
problem.
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthe street is scheduled to be paved in 1993 iffunds are
available.
Mr.Godden felt that the runoff wasa cityproblem and wanted to know ifthe citywould paythe cost of
replacing the bulkhead ifitis destroyed.
Mr.Bloom pointed out that the lot is low and acts as a drainage for that entire area.A small ditch was
installed about three years ago tohelp direct the drainage away from the lot.This ditch has been filled in
over the past three years and the Operations Division will be looking at cleaning it out in order to again
direct the water away from this area.He mentioned that the fill behind the retaining wall was not compacted
andthere could be problems whenthe lake water is lowered.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE -LARSON RESERVOIR SITE/LARSON SEWER TREATMENT PLANT ANNEXATION -1ST /^V
READING
The City of Moses Lake has submitted aNotice of Intent to Annex Lots 8and 9of the Larson Subdivision
and the Larson Sewer Treatment Plant to the City of Moses Lake.Lots 8 and 9 of the Larson Subdivision
are owned by the city and are the proposed site of anew reservoir for the Larson water system.The site
of the existing Larson Sewage Treatment Plant is owned by the city.The areas proposed for annexation
are designated as residential and industrial uses under the City of Moses Lake's Comprehensive Plan.The
proposed zoning for the area is"Public".
The ordinance annexing certain specified territory to the city of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating
the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Uke,and which provides for the assumption of
existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a public hearing
be set for July 23,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
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if SUN CREST RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK BINDING SITE PLAN
Earl Brischte has submitted a bindingsite plan for a proposed 100space RVparkto be located on the site
ofthe existing WaterSlideTheme Park on Hansen Road.The siteiszoned C-2,General Commercial and
Business, and is served with city water and sanitary sewer. Hansen Road is a county road.The
development would be phasedandthe existing water slideswill be removed.The existing building including
the kitchen,recreational facilities,and manager's quarters will be retained.The Planning Commission
recommended that the binding site plan be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the binding site plan be approved with the stipulation that staff /~*\
comments be addressed,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed f
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George Miller has requested permission to hook his property at the corner of Westshore Drive,Hansen
Road, and Fairvlew to city water since his well has failed.Mr.Miller has also presented a Notice of Intent
to Annex and a Petition for Annexation.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the Notice of Intent to Annex and the Petition for Annexation be ft
accepted and forwarded to the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that Mr.Miller be allowed to hook to city water immediately because of
the failure of his well,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ERNIE'S TRUCK STOP -DRIVEWAY VARIANCE
Reinhard Distributing Co. has requested a variance to the driveway standards to allow for a 100' wide
driveway capable of being used by the long highway tractor-trailer combinations that frequently use this
facility.The Community Standards provide for a maximum driveway width of 40'at this location.The
existing driveways consist of one 35' and one 25'witha 40'planter between them. Trucks entering this
entrance are destroying the curb and planter areas.Staff has recommended the installation of a 70'
driveway at the location of the two existing driveways.The new driveway should be located so as to
maintain a 50'separation between adjacent driveways.If concrete driveway ramps are provided,the
drivewayramps should be constructed so as to support the truck loads.
Therewas some discussion by the Council on the proposed driveway widths.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the variance be granted for a maximum of an 80'driveway,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
•01 DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHTING/PAVER PROGRAM
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unanimously.
PUD NELSON ROAD SUBSTATION -VARIANCE
The Grant County PUD has submitted a short plat for a new substationto be placed on a parcel of land
located at the entrance of the old South Campus located on Nelson Road. The area is zoned Light
Industrial under a contract zone.Avariance has been requested ofthe requirement that sanitary sewer main
be extended on Nelson Road through the platsince sanitarysewer service will not be requiredto serve the
substation site. The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the variance request be
approved withthe stipulation that a covenant be required to runwiththe landbindingthe propertyowners
to constructthe required sanitary sewer mainat such time as required to do so by the cityorto participate
in an LID for the required sanitary sewer main extension.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the variance request be granted with the stipulationthat a covenant
be required,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
0$$l WATER SERVICE/ANNEXATION -MILLER
Joseph K.Gavlnski,City Manager,stated that the Grant County PUD hasapproved the decorative lighting
program and,becauseofthe existing work schedule,newstreet lights will be installed as part ofa sidewalk
paver improvement district in 1992.
)2pj FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION -CMC CENTER SITE
Joseph K.Gavlnski,City Manager,gave a presentation on a proposed site for the new fire station and
training facility on currently owned city property.
There was some discussion bythe Council onthe proposed site.Noaction was taken.
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CENTENNIAL AMPHITHEATER
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Joseph K.Gavlnski,CityManager,distributed a memo from the Park and Recreation Director concerning
the new public address system atthe Centennial Amphitheater which was used for the concerton July4.
It has been recommended that the system be purchased with four speakers, stands, and miscellaneous
items. The funds used would be the donations from the JALemployees and the Soroptomist Club.The
needed additional funds could come from eitherthe JALdonation or fromthe tourism budget.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the sound system be purchased and the additional funds come from
the JAL donation,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss real
estate matters. The executive session was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SUN CREST
BINDING SITE PLAN
SUN CREST BINDING SITE PLAN
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
^-^1.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on mAY 16,
1991.
1.2 Proponent.Earl Brischle isthe proponent of this bindingsite plan.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a binding site plan for property legally described as
follows:
That portion of the SE h of the NE k andthe NE h of the SE%of Section30,Township 19
North,Range28 EWM,Grant County,Washington,lying east of Hansen Road,and northerly
of the right-of-way of State Route 90.
Subject to easements, covenants,conditions,reservations,and restrictions of record.
1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted binding site plan.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them, the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned C-2, General Commercial and Business.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a binding site plan.
3.2 The binding site plan is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
binding site plan.
3.4 The Planning Commission declared this binding site plan to have a non-significant adverse
impact on the environment on May 16, 1991.Therefore,there should be no undesirable
environmental problems created.
3.5 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to accept the binding site plan as
proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
\^J Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the binding site plan be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on July 9, 1991.
5.2 Proponent.Earl Brischle is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a binding site plan for property legally described
above.
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5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A. The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments fromvarious parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Council makes the following findings of fact:/""^
6.1 The proponentisthe ownerof the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makesthe following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake isvested with the authority to makea decison on
a binding site plan.
7.2 The binding site plan is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper atthistime for the City Council to makea decision onthis binding site plan.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the binding site plan.
Approved by the Mayor on July 9,1991.
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