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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
January 8,1991
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese,Charles Edwards, DavidChandler, Norm Johnson,JoAn
Brown, and Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Chandler moved that the minutes ofthe meeting of December 31 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras 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 January 8,1991 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$211,795.90.
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved by theCityCouncil have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $20,937.60 Forail funds.
WATER/SEWER FUND $18,851.54
CENTRAL SERVICES 2.086.06
TOTAL $20,937.60
Checks:Checks 25896 through 26230 issued on December 31,1990 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 8,1991 in the total amount of $645,657.48.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 4,1991 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 68397 through 68529 in the
amount of $144,871.25.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
STRATFORD ROAD IMPROVEMENT
IwJ Marchand Construction was the low bidder for the base bid for the Stratford Road project.The four
alternatives were(1)construction of parks north andsouthofthe bridge with additional trees,shrubs,park
benches, seeded lawn and irrigation system;(2)bus turn-out laneon the southend ofthe fill atthe railroad
tracks;(3)360 additional shrubs along both sides ofthe fill between the trees and along the backside of
thebikepath andsidewalk;and (4)extra traffic control work andspecial working conditions inorder tokeep
one lane open both ways during business hours.
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that the amount of Marchand's bid and the engineer's
estimate was reported incorrectly in the letter;Marchand's bid is $856,312.13 and the engineer's estimate
is $819,515.38.
Action Taken:Mrs. Brown moved that the base bid and the four alternates be awarded to Marchand
Construction,seconded by Mr.Johnson.
GENERAL FUND $18,5887.48
STREET 23,956.51
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING 2,914.46
CONVENTION CENTER 5,844.49
STREET IMPROVEMENT 24,772.68
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 6,964.97
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,737.40
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 41,678.13
SANITATION FUND 58,245.52
CENTRAL SERVICES 2,862.19
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 6,717.04
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,469.26
FIREMANS PENSION 45.77
TOTAL $211,795.90
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There was some discussion onthe special working conditions proposed and Mr.Chandler and Mr.Biallas
were opposed to those conditions because of the added costs to the project.
The motion passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr.Biallas opposed.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
*(a ORDINANCE -UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES - 1ST READINGMO**^
An ordinance was presented which amends the undergrounding utilities requirements by eliminating the
requirement to obtain a permit from the city for the installation of underground servicelines and allowing
forthe installationof an aerial service line in an area already served by aerial service lines.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.56of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Undergrounding of
Utilities'1 was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallasmoved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
VEHICLES -SEWER AND FIRE
Staffrequested authorization to call for bids fora one ton servicevehicle forthe Sewer Division and a quick
response vehicle for the Fire Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mrs. Brown, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LAGUNA WEST PRELIMINARY PLAT
Dr.Milo Novotny has submitted a preliminary major plat for a single family residential subdivision to be _.
located on Laguna Drive.The original proposal was for a subdivision approximately 7.9 acres in size and [^
containing 29 lots. The proposed subdivision has been revised pursuant to the environmental review forthe
proposed subdivision and shoreline improvements.Twelve lots which were located in an R-3 Zone and in
an undesignated shoreline area have been withdrawn from the proposed subdivision. The revised plat con
sists of 18 lots and is approximately 5.06 acres in size. The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
The plat will be served with city water and sanitary sewer.Full width street improvements to Laguna Drive
are required.The proponent is requesting that the requirement to construct full width improvements be
waived.
The Commission recommended to the City Council that the preliminary plat be approved with the following
variances and stipulations:
1.Variances be granted for the angles and width to depth ratios on Lots 1,16,17,and Tract A.
2. A variance to defer required street improvements to Laguna Drive be granted for five years with a
covenant to run with the land requiring the subdivision property owners to participate in any future
street improvements or LID,as may be required by the city for required Laguna Drive street
improvements if not constructed by the city within the five year period, and that when the natural
cover on the property is disturbed that dust and erosion control measures be required.
3.Sidewalk on Sandalwood Drive be required through the plat if it is needed.
Ron Baker,representingthe developer,requested clarificationof the Council's position on the improvements
to Laguna Drive proposed when the sewerline was installed on Laguna Drive.The developer is requesting
that the improvements required on Laguna Driveunder the Subdivision Ordinance be waived since the city
has indicated itwould construct the improvements in the future. He mentioned that the city had agreed to
place Laguna on the street reconstruction list ifthe property owners agreed to participate in the sewer LID
for the Laguna area.^""N*
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Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that when sewerwas installedon Lagunathe city had agreed
to reconstruct the street from the bridge to the end of Laguna. That portion of Laguna from I-90 to the
bridge was not included inthat project. However, the property owners adjacent to the street inthat area
did participate in the sewer LID.He stated that Laguna is still on the street reconstruction list and is
proposed to be constructed in 1992 or 1993.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out thatthe commitment to reconstruct Laguna ifsewer were
installed was forthe developed area. The currentrequest to waivethe required street improvements is for
undeveloped property.Hepointedoutthatthe Council has made no commitmentto develop Laguna Drive
from the bridge to i-90.
There was some discussion by the Council.
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ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe preliminary plat be approvedas recommended bythe Planning
Commission, contingent upon approval of the shoreline permit by the Department of Ecology,and the
Findings of Factbe approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
SAGE BAY #7 PRELIMINARY PLAT
The Moses Lake Property Partnership has submitted a preliminary plat for a single family residential "^^
subdivision to be locatedon Crestview Drive inthe Knolls Vista area.The proposed majorsubdivision will
be approximately 4.33 acres in size and contain 11 single family residential lots.
The Planning Commission recommended to the CityCouncilthatthe preliminary platbe approved withthe
following variances:
1.Deferralof street improvements to Paxson Drivewith the condition that a covenant run with the land
binding the property owners of the lots within the subdivision to construct the required street
improvements when requiredto do so by the city or to participate inan LID forthe construction of
the required improvements.
2. A variance be granted for angles on Lots 1, 2, 6, 7,and 8.
3. A variance be granted for Lot 9 on the width to depth ratio.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler moved that the preliminary platbe approved as recommended by the Planning
Commission,contingent upon approval of the shoreline permit by the Department of Ecology, and the
Findings of Fact be approved,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WATER/SEWER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT -LPS CHURCH
Authorization was requested to execute a water/sewer reimbursement agreement with the LDSChurch for
the water/sewer lines they extended in the Sharon Avenue area.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
TEST BORING -VALLEY ROAD
White Shield, Inc. has requested permission to take a test boring on the north side of Valley Road nearthe
intersection of Valley and Stratford for the purpose of monitoring groundwater. The test boring and
monitoring well will obstruct city right-of-way.The boring and well installation would be done on a Sunday
in order to reduce traffic problems.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that permission be granted to White Shield, Inc. to use city right-of-way,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT
Dates for the Council/staff retreat have been tentatively set for March 22, 23, and 24 at the Red U-
on/Thunderbird in Pasco.
AWC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The AWC LegislativeConference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February20 and 21,inOlympia./oo^~
Six Council members indicated they would be attending along with the City Manager, City Attorney,and
Finance Director.
The city would liketo discuss the Road Jurisdiction Committee's recommendation to give Broadway to the
\^J city and theState Park asthe Governor has excluded the campground from thebudget.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and the Council met inan executive session to discuss labor
relations.The executive session was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m..
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
INTHE MATTER OF THE LAGUNAWEST ) LAGUNAWEST PREUMINARYPLAT
PREUMINARYPLAT )
)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 November
29,1990.
1.2 Proponent Dr.Milo Novotny is the proponent of this plat
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a final plat for property legally described as
follows:
SEE ATTACHED
1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materialsin reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
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.
^J 2.2 The property Is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The portion of the plat in the undesignated shoreline area should be withdrawn from the
plat.
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
recommend to the City Council the advisability of approving a preliminary plat.
3.2 The revised plat 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
plat.
3.4 The Planning Commission declared this plat, if granted, to have a non-significant adverse
impact on the environment on November 29,1990 provided that the area within the
undesignated shoreline area is withdrawn and erosion and dust are controlled.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 plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis ofthe foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the plat be approved with the following variances:
1.Variance on angles and width to depth ratios on Lots 1,16,17,and Tract A.
2. Variance to defer street improvements to Laguna Drivefor 5 years with the condition that a
covenant run with the land requiring the property owners to participate in any future street
improvements or UD for street improvements if not constructed by the city withinthe 5
year period.
3. Dust and erosion control measures be required when the natural cover on the property is
disturbed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on January 8,
1991.
5.2 Proponent.Dr.Milo Novotny is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described as f~*).
follows:
SEE ATTACHED
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 from various 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 proponent is the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decison /~\
on a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is property before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It Is proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary plat.
Date:January 8, 1991
Respectfully submitted
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITYCOUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SAGE BAY 7 ) SAGE BAY 7 PREUMINARY PLAT
PRELIMINARY PLAT )
)FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
) AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
V_y 1.1 Date.A public meetingwas heldupon proper noticebeforethe Commission on December
13,1990.
1.2 Proponent The Moses Lake Property Partnership is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described as
follows:
A portion of the SW h of Section 15,Township 19 North,Range 28 EWM,and Government
Lot 4,Section 22,Township 19 North,Range 28 EWM, being more particularlydescribed as
follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Section 15,Township 19 North,Range 28 EWM,the true
point of beginning;thence,north 0°09'50"east, 700.46';thence,south 27o44'50"east,252.87';
thence north 62°15'10a east,30.00';thence,south 27°44'50"east,230.89',to a point on a
curve to the right,the radius point of said curve which bears south 62°12*41"west,872.16',
through a central angle of 28°20'48", a length of 431.49';thence,north 62°12'41"east,
497.74*;thence,south 7°18*41"west,514.40';thence,south 59°44'45"west,162.00';thence,
south 30°15*15"east,350.00*;thence,south 59°44'45"west,312.00';thence,south30°15'15"
east, 244.68' to a point at the high water mark on the westerly shore of Moses Lake;thence,
from said point south 59°15*40"west, 738.26' to a point at the high water mark of Moses
Lake;thence,north 0°33'55" east,1536.91'to the true point of beginning, situated in Grant
County, Washington, subject to all easements,covenants, reservations and exceptions
recorded or apparent
(J 1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materialsin reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat
B.Testimony from the proponent
C. Written/oral comments from various parties.
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 R-1,Single Family Residential.
3.CONCLUSIONS BYTHE 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 preliminary plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
i j 3.3 It isproper atthis time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 The Planning Commission declared this plat, if granted,to have a non-significant adverse
impact on the environment on November 15,1990.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 plat the property 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
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Laketo the CityCouncilof the City of Moses Lakethat
the plat be approved with the following variances:
1. Defer street improvements on Paxson Drive with the provision that a covenant run with the
landbindingthe propertyowners to constructthe requiredstreet improvementswhen required
by the cityorto participate inan UDforthe constructionofthe required street improvements.
2. A variance on angles for Lots 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8.
3. A variance on the width to depth ratio for Lot 9.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date.A public meetingwas heldupon proper noticebeforethe Council on January 8,1991.
5.2 Proponent.Moses Lake Property Partnership isthe proponent of this plat f)
5.3 Purpose.The proponenthas submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described as
follows:
A portionof the SW h of Section 15,Township 19 North,Range 28 EWM,and Government
Lot4, Section 22,Township 19 North,Range 28 EWM,being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning atthe southwest comer of Section 15,Township 19 North,Range28 EWM,the true
pointof beginning;thence,north 0°09'50"east,700.46*;thence,south 27°44*50"east, 252.87';
thence north 62°15'10" east,30.00';thence, south 27°44'50"east,230.89*,to a point on a
curve to the right,the radius point of said curve which bears south 62°12*41"west,872.16',
through a central angle of 28°20'48", a length of 431.49';thence,north 62°12*41"east,
497.74';thence,south 7°18*41"west,514.40*;thence,south 59°44*45"west,162.00';thence,
south 30°15'15"east,350.00';thence,south 59°44'45"west,312.00';thence,south 30°15'15"
east, 244.68'to a point at the high water mark on the westerly shore of Moses Lake;thence,
from said point south 59°15'40"west,738.26'to a point at the high water mark of Moses
Lake;thence,north 0°33'55" east, 1536.91' to the true point of beginning, situated in Grant
County, Washington, subject to all easements, covenants,reservations and exceptions
recorded or apparent.
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 from various 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 proponent is the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary plat
Respectfully submitted
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R.Wayne Rimple,Mayor\j^—