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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
September 11,1990
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Charles Edwards,NormJohnson, and
Roger Biallas
Members Absent:JoAn Brown
MINUTES:Mr.Edwards movedthatthe minutesof the meeting of August28 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Chandler movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Reese, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claimscertified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recordedon a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the belowlistas modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of September 11,1990 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$908,593.33.
GENERAL FUND $66,605.01
STREET 113,401.07
STREET REPR/RECON 176,270.90
EQUIPMENT LEASES 2,676.62
CONVENTION CENTER 126,853.68
STREET IMPROVEMENT 220,823.81
PARK IMPROVEMENT 33.80
WATER/SEWER FUND 25,937.48
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 81,470.81
W/S LEASES 1,014.60
SANITATION FUND 32,561.45
CENTRAL SERVICES 31,498.28
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11,542.04
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 17,098.78
DEPOSIT 805.00
TOTAL $908,593.33
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030and the internal control policyapproved by the CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council. The claims listed below are
approved in the amount of $12,351.25 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $461.73
WATER/SEWER FUND 32.42
CENTRAL SERVICES 198.25
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 11.658.85
TOTAL $12,351.25
Checks:Checks 24761 and 24762 issued on August 13 and checks 24946 through 25072 issued August
15 through August 29,1990 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on September 11,1990
in the total amount of $481,443.44.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 31, 1990 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forthin Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 67015 through 67169 inthe
amount of $178,680.43.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 31, 1990 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
{^Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 67170 through 67187 in the
amount of $8,663.70.
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation declaring September 17-23,1990 as Constitution Week was readinits entirety,andthe //JU
proclamation declaring September 23 -30,1990asWorld Summit forChildren Weekwas read in its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department:Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,introduced Dave Helms,the city's new Asst.Fire Chief.
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III.CONSENT AGENDA
A Centennial Amphitheater -Accept Work:Redding Construction has completed work on the Centennial
Amphitheatercontract. The work should be accepted as being substantiallycomplete.
,a 1990 Street Resurfacing Project -Accept Work: Basin Paving Company has completed work on the 1990
I®Street Resurfacing contract.The work should be accepted as being substantially complete.
,s £Resolution -Set Public Hearing Date - Sidewalk Improvement District No. 2 Final Assessment Roll:A
01'resolution was presented which sets October 9 as the date for a public hearing to consider the final /~~>
assessment roll for Sidewalk Improvement District No. 2.
.n/2 Resolutions (2)-Accept Easements -Safewav:Two resolutions were presented which accepted easements
''-for the relocation of utilitiesdue to the expansion of the Safeway Store at the Grant County Mall.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
KNOLLS VISTA PARK RESTROOMS//P3
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A petition was presented which requested that restrooms be constructed at Knolls Vista Park.The matter
will be discussed further during budget hearings.
MOSES LAKE ESTATES
The GMS Architectural Group requested time before the Council to introduce their project.
James Young,Young Development Co.,presented the conceptual master plan of their project which is
located on Potato Hill Road.Moses Lake was chosen as the site forthis 1,880 acre project because of the
cheap power, airport potential,weather,etc. The property itself is close to the freeway and has 1.8 miles
ofshoreline.Annexation tothe city will be requested.The project is adestination resort and will take about /~>
20 years tofully develop.()
Scott Harm,GMS ArchitecturalGroup, pointed out that the project is conceptual atthis time. The developer
isawarethat he may be requiredto providethe necessary amenities. He stated that an archeological report
has been completed and a wetlands expert iscurrentlymaking a reporton the project.Preliminary meetings
have been held withthe city and county on the project. He is requesting input fromthe city on the project,
support for the annexation of the property and the requested interchange at I-90and Potato Hill Road.
Rick Bolstrom,GMS ArchitecturalGroup,stated that the project will be called Moses Lake Estates and will
be a destination resort. The project will include a championship golf course,425 single family lots, marina,
boat and seaplane landing, RV center on the southeast corner of the site, multi-familylivingunits including
town houses,retirement homes,etc., and 129,1 to 2 acre, mini farms. A community centerwill be located
inthe central partof the project and include a hotel/convention center/athletic building,school,dormitory,
and management offices. Athleticfieldsare proposed,including soccerand track, and an equestrian sports
center. A regionaldistributionand retail center is also proposed.This project will encouragetourism inthis
area.
George Lindsey,consultingengineerwith AHBL inTacoma,stated thatthis isa unique projectto the state
since it does not have a destination oriented resort facility.This project will providea marinawhere one
does not exist at the present time; it will promote tourism; it will provide the city with a broader tax base;
and itwill provide a greater diversity of employment opportunities. A study will be conducted on the overall
traffic impacts of the project over the 20 year development schedule.The developer would like the city to
support the needed interchange from i-90 forthis development.The developer is proposed to construct a
sewer system and would liketo connect to city sewer and is willing to participateinany needed expansion
and improvements of the Sand Dunes Sewer Treatment Plant.The developer proposes to develop wells
and provide needed storage,keeping in mind the needs of the surrounding areas as well as this develop-f~*)
ment.There would be advantages in the futureto looping withthe city's water system and the water system
would be developed to city standards. The developer is willing to enter intoan agreement with the city to
annex the property. The developer is requesting the city's support for the proposed interchange and the
necessary agreements to aid in the project's development.
The first phase ofthe projectwould probably be the marina area,RV park,and golfcourse. The proposed
convention center could handle 1,000 people. The start of the project is proposed for April 1991. The
infrastructure improvements would cost $44.3 million to $55.5 million with the total cost of the project
approximately $400 million.Potato Hill Road will probablyhave to be widened and improved to handlethe
increased traffic.
There was some discussion by the Council which was generally in favor of the project.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amendsthe sidewalk ordinance so thatitaddresses bicycle paths and
handicapped ramps on public right-of-way.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 ofthe MosesLakeMunicipal Code entitled "Sidewalk Construction"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,andthe summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -1991 TAX LEVY -1ST READING
An ordinance was presentedwhich fixes the estimatedamountto be received for municipal purposes from
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake.
The ordinancefixing the estimatedamountto be receivedformunicipal purposes fromtaxationon assessed
valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 1991 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinancebe adopted, seconded by Mr.
Biallas,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
WESTLAKE SHORES PHASE I -COVENANT EXTENSION
Jack Corning has contacted the city concerning the construction of asidewalk on Sage Road through Tact ^
BofWestlake Shores Phase I.The sidewalkhas been deferred witha covenant since 1983 and will expire
on October 28,1990.Since work on the sidewalk cannot be started until at least December 1990 when the
Shoreline ConditionalUse Permitwill become final,the terms of the existing covenant should be extended.
The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the covenant be extended for six months.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the covenant be extended forsix months,seconded by Mr.Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
LAGUNA SHORES PRELIMINARY PLAT
Robert Collop has submitted a preliminary major plat for a 5.2 acre, 18 lot single family residential
subdivision located at the intersection of Sage Road and Laguna Drive.The area is zoned R-3,Multi-family
Residential.The Commission recommended to the Council that the preliminary plat be approved with the
following variances:
1. A variance of the requirement that Laguna Drive be constructed.
2. A variance of the minimum lot depth requirement for Lot 18.
3. A variance ofthe requirement to install sidewalks on Sage Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that Laguna Shores Preliminary Plat be approved as recommended by
the Planning Commission,that the approval be contingent upon the required shoreline permits becoming
valid and effective subject to authorization and approval of the Department of Ecology,and the Findings of
Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ABANDON EASEMENTS -SAFEWAY/BURGETT
Elsa Burgett and Safeway have requested the abandonment ofeasements In the area where a12,000 square /O/^
foot addition to the Safeway Store will be constructed.The Planning Commission recommended to the
\^_J Council that theeasements beabandoned with thestipulation that new easements be provided to the city
and that the existing utilities be relocated by Safeway.
The resolution authorizing abandonment of an easement was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
MCCAW CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -RESOLUTION J/J(*l\
McCaw Cellular Communications is proposing to constructan8' x 20'electronic equipmentshelteron land
owned by the city.The property isthe siteof standpipe#3 located atthe intersection of Valley Roadand
Airway Drive.The Planning Commission recommended tothe Council thatthe request to build on unplatted
property be granted.
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The resolution allowing the City of Moses Lake to buildon unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
STRATFORD ROAD LEFT HAND TURN LANES
Staff is requesting Council direction on the notification ofproperty owners/developers along Stratford Road /~*j
about the possibility of a traffic barrierbeing constructed down Stratford Road in the future which would
eliminate left hand turns except at signal lights.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to notify property owners/developers
of the possibility of the erection of a traffic barrieron Stratford Road inthe future which would eliminate left
hand turns except at signal lights,seconded by Mr.Chandler.
Mrs.Goltz,7th Day Adventist School,stated that they have approximately 20 to 30 students and they would
object to no left hand turn lanes.She pointed out that they are no where near the problem areas and
wanted the Council to give them some consideration.
The motion passed unanimously.
PARKING DURING BICYCLE RACE
Staff is requesting Council direction on the problem of motor vehicles parked on the race course during the
bicycle race to be held on September 22 as part of the Arts and Crafts Fair.Staff is proposing to distribute
an information sheet to all businesses and residences along the race course and requesting the removal of
all parked vehicles for the duration of the race.Signs would be posted indicating on-street parking would
not be allowed the day of the race until after the race is finished. It is recommended that those vehicles
located on the race course priorto the race be towed away.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the recommendations of staff be approved,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORT
The transient rental income report covering July receipts was presented.
SALES TAX REPORT
The sales tax for May and June was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report for August was presented.
STATE PARK
A letterto the Washington State Parksand Recreation Commission concerning the proposed campground
development at the Moses Lake State Parkwas presented.The city will attend the next meeting of the State
Parks Commission to express the city's continuing interest inthe development of the park.
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Spencer Grigg,Tourism and Special Events Coordinator,reported that forthe Arts and Crafts Festival 30
booths have been reserved and two musical concerts have been arranged. There are a variety of activities
planned besides the bicycle race.
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
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAGUNA SHORES
PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGSOF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A publicmeeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on June 28,
O'1990.
1.2 Proponent. Robert Collop isthe proponent ofthis plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponenthas submitted a preliminary platfor property legally describedas
follows:
Beginning south 89°31'east 1,026.0'and south 00°29'west 30.0'from the north 1/4 corner
of Section 32, Township19 North,Range 28 EWM;thence; south 00°29'west 265.42'to the
northerlybank of a lagoon; thence; along said bank the following courses:
south 66o40'09"west,116.76*;thence;north 81 °45'23B west,126.84';thence;south 62°36'28"
west,114.31 feet;thence;south 86°26*22"west,91.23';thence;south 52°28'west, 157.83';
thence;south 74°52'07"west,55.05';thence;south 48°23'33"west,144.13';thence;leaving
saidbank77°35'west63.86'to a road right-of-way;thence;alongsaid right-of-way(s):north
12°25'east 83.80*;thence;north 17°47'east, 271.13';thence;north 31°09'east,244.03*;
thence; south 89°31' east, 548.90'to the pointof beginning.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A. The submitted plat and requested variances.
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 offact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential.
2.3 The development will enhance the area and will not be detrimental to wildlife.
2.4 The developer was part of the sewer project on Laguna where residents were informed that
Laguna Drive would be reconstructed by the city.
2.5 Sage Road will run along the back side of the lots so a sidewalk is not necessary.
2.6 Sage Road isa dead end street and any improvement would benefit the property owner at the
end of the street.
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 preliminary plat.
3.2 The plat Is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is properat 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 June 28,1990.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.
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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 Cityof Moses Laketo the CityCouncil of the Cityof Moses Lakethat
the platbe approved and a varianceof the minimumlot depth be granted on Lot 18,a variance be
granted to the requirement for full width street improvements to Laguna Drive,and a variance be
granted to the requirement for sidewalks on Sage Road.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on September 11,
1990.
5.2 Proponent.Robert Collop is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legallydescribed as
follows:
Beginning south 89°31'east 1,026.0*and south 00°29'west 30.0' from the north 1/4 corner
of Section 32,Township 19 North, Range 28 EWM;thence;south 00°29*west 265.42*to the
northerly bank of a lagoon;thence;along said bank the following courses:
south 66°40*09"west,116.76';thence;north 81 °45'23"west,126.84';thence;south 62°36'28"
west,114.31 feet;thence;south 86°26'22"west,91.23*;thence;south 52°28'west,157.83';
thence;south 74°52'07"west,55.05';thence;south 48°23'33u west,144.13';thence;leaving
said bank77°35'west 63.86' to a road right-of-way;thence;along said right-of-way(s): north
12°25*east 83.80';thence;north 17°47'east,271.13';thence;north 31°09*east,244.03';
thence;south 89°31'east,548.90'to the point of beginning.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat and requested variances.
B.Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Council makesthe following findings of fact:f~*\
6.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential.
6.3 The development will enhance the area and will not be detrimental to wildlife.
6.4 The developer was part of the sewer project on Laguna where residents were informed that
Laguna Drive would be reconstructed by the city.
6.5 Sage Road will run along the back side of the lots so a sidewalk is not necessary.
6.6 Sage Road isa dead end street and any improvement would benefit the property owner at the
end of the street.
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 final 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 final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the final plat and requested variances.
Dated:September 11,1990
R.Wayne Rimple,Mi
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