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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 28,1999
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Lee Blackwell,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols,DarylJackson,
and Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes ofthe December 14 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
>-ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwellmoved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
I J by Dr.Covey, and passed with Mr.Rimpleabstaining from votingfor that portion ofthe bills to Moses Lake
^-^Steel Supply.
Vouchers auditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below listas modified by the Council and noted upon said listforthe
Council meeting of December 28, 1999 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$502,537.85.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WATER/SEWER LEASES
SANITATION BILLING 14.59
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claimsapproved by theCity Manageraccording to the processestablished by Moses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been re
corded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved
in the amount of $9,704.69 for all funds.
$26,152.60 AIRPORT 81.00
25,741.69 CENTRAL SERVICES 6,208.82
8,253.17 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 31,485.53
212.27 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 43,839.88
323,810.66 FIREMANS PENSION 145.00
35,582.47 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 100.34
909.83 TOTAL $502,537.85
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GENERAL $72.94 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 7,942.90
WATER/SEWER 1,688.85 TOTAL $9,704.69
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claimsapproved by theCity Manageraccording to the processestablished by Moses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been re
corded on a listingwhich has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are approved
in the amount of $8,772.77 for all funds.
GENERAL $2,980.92
SELF INSURANCE 5,791.85
TOTAL $8,772.77
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapproved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030andthe internal control policy approvedbytheCityCouncil have been
recorded on a listing whichhas been made available tothe City Council.The claims listed belowareap
proved in the amount of $208,317.16 for all funds.
GENERAL $203,213.10 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 116.89
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 4,834.18 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 114.47
WATER/SEWER 38.52 TOTAL $208,317.16
Claim Checks:Checks2694 through 2959 issuedon December 10through December 23,1999 wereap
proved for paymentatthe Council meetingheldon December28,1999 inthe total amountof$839,344.30
Claim Checks:Checks3084through 3089issuedon December 23,1999were approved for paymentatthe
Councilmeeting held on December 28,1999 inthe total amount of $208,317.16
i j Payroll:The payroll issued on December 23,1999 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
^•-s Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 12992 through 13154 in the
amount of $54,429.10.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 31,1999having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid bychecks 13155 through 13161 in the
amount of$1,014.62.
OATH OF OFFICE
The oathofofficewas givento Richard Pearce,Chris Blessing,and Larry Tracy.
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II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
\Ql$s Council -Mayor Richard Pearce presented plaques to the out-going Councilmen Grant Nichols and Daryl
1 Jackson.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
)0^Resolution -Accept Donation -Moses Lake Development Task Force:Aresolution was presented which
'accepts a$2,813.07 donation from theMoses Lake Development Task Force tobeused in Neppel Park and
the Civic Center Park.
/q/3 Resolution -Accept Easement -Acres:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement from Patrick
/R.Acres for theinstallation ofa street light attheintersection ofKinder Road and Stratford Road.
jty-l 0 Resolution -Accept Quit Claim Deed -Weed:Aresolution was presented which accepts aquit claim deed
l ^from Mark Weed for Tax #2041 located on Division Street.
iQ 0 Resolution -Accept Easement -Maiers Enterprises -Wiser Commercial Park:Aresolution was presented
which accepts an easement from Maiers Enterprises for a municipal water system on Lot 3,Replat ofLot
12 Wiser Commercial Park Plat.
J/7 7 Traffic Safety Grant Application:The Police Department requested authorization to apply for agrant from
the Washington Association ofSheriffs and Police Chiefs for the purchase oftraffic safety equipment.The
grant would be for an eye witness,in-car videosystem for the traffic vehicle.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
\Q£p MOVE BUILDING -FIELDING -PUBLIC HEARING
Bill Fielding is proposing to move a housefrom the corner ofGibby and Marina to another lot nearby.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that upon approval ofthe City Council a public ^s.
hearing was set toconsiderthe moving ofa building from 1603 Marina Drive to 1719 Fern Drive.('
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols movedthatthe public hearing beclosed,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request to move the building from 1603 Marina Drive to 1719
Fern Drive be approved,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
3n ORDINANCE -PUBLIC DANCES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which deletes Chapter 5.28 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code concerning
public dances.This ordinance is out of date.
The ordinance deleting Chapter 5.28 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Public Dances"was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -AMEND 1999 BUDGET -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1999 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.fi
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the fees for various city reviews and permits.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr. Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Chapman wanted to know how a stick built building permit fee would correspond to the proposed
manufactured home placement fee.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthatgenerally a building permit fee for a single
family stickbuilt homeisbetween$1200and$1300.The fee for a manufactured home placementprovides
for staffto inspectthe installation and landings.Comparatively,staffactually does moreinspections ofa
manufactured home installation than on the construction of a stick built home.
Dr.Coveymentionedthathe would supportthe feeincreasesbecausewiththe passageof I-695 anincrease
in anyfeeafterJanuary 1,2000will require an election.He statedthathe would be in favor of increasing
the fees at this time to avoid the cost of an election and he wanted to know how much an election would
cost.
(J Ron Cone,Finance Director,stated that a joint election would costthecity between $10,000 and $13,000.^^Ajoint election is one where the city participates in the normal election process rather than holding aspecial
election on its own.
Bob Fancher,Prudential Ranch and Home,stated thatthere is a good possibility that many of the funds
beinglostdue to I-695 may be made upbythe state. He pointed outthataftertwoyears the legislature can
change an initiative.Hestated thatthe loss of funds isonlyabout2%ofthe city's budget and he has seen
no signs of belt tightening on the partofthe city. Ifsome ofthe funds are made up by the state, wouldthe
Council rescind some of the fee increases.
Mr.Peace pointedoutthatitis still unknownwhether ornotthe legislature will make up some ofthe funding
lost by the cities because of I-695.He felt that itwas good housekeeping to raise the fees, which would
have been looked at in the near future anyway.
Dr.Covey stated that ifitis shown inthe future thatthe fees are outof line,he would not be opposed to a
decrease. He pointedout thatthe cityhas eliminateda number of projects from the budget because they
could not be funded due to I-695.
Mr.Rimple pointedout that the city has a balanced budget for2000.The concern is for2001 and beyond.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.54 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Development Review
and Permit Fees"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved thatan emergency be declared andthe ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed with Mr.Jackson opposed.
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ORDINANCE -LICENSING REGULATIONS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which makes housekeeping changes and increases the fees for business
licenses.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that this ordinance be removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Licensing Regulations"
was read by title only.
Mr.Pearce mentioned that a letter has been received from Leo Reichlinwhich opposed the increase inthe
business licenses.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr. Nichols.
Mr.Chapman stated that generally in othercities business license fees are relativelylowand pro-rated. He
would prefer to see the city's fee stay the same and have it pro-rated.
There was some discussion about pro-rating the business license fee.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the motion be amended to provide that the business license fee
remain at $80 and be pro-rated on a quarterly basis,seconded by Mr.Jackson.
Mr.Nichols wanted to know if this will increase the work load for staff.
-^Ron Cone, Finance Director,stated that itwill increase stafftime and effort. He wanted to know ifthe pro-
(j rated license would affect existing businesses.
It was the consensus of the Council that a pro-rated business license would affect new businesses only.
An existing businesswould still have to pay the $80 fee.
The amendment was passed with Mr.Nichols opposed.
The amended motion was passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCES -SHORT SUBDIVISIONS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for housekeeping changes and fee increases related to short
subdivisions.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the ordinance be removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.13 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Short Subdivisions"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a
single reading,seconded by Mr.Nichols.
Mr.Blackwell pointedoutthat some ofthe fees have notbeen updated since 1986and probablyshould have
been updated years ago.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the fees for subdivision review were
established in 1986. The staff has actually been reviewing the fees for the past several years. He
distributed informationon the increased fees forGrantCounty and the Cityof Ephrata. He pointed out that
staffbegan a complete rewriteofthe subdivision ordinance about 5 years ago.Staff has a draftsubdivision
ordinance at this time which includes increased fees. He also pointed out that the increase inthe fee fora
zoning variance is to cover the cost to the city charged by the Hearing Examiner.
Mr.Nichols feltthat I-695 was the catalyst forthe increased fees coming to the Council at this time and he
was in favor of the increases.
Mr.Jackson requested clarification on the increase from $130 to $500 for a preliminary platfee.
Mr.Alvarado statedthatstafflookedattheamountoftimespent bystaffon reviewing platsandthe changes
that have been made since the fee was established in 1986.He mentioned that the plat reviews have
become much more detailed. Itis common for Development Engineersto reviewa preliminary platmore
than once and a final plat two to three times.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed with Mr.Jackson opposed.
ORDINANCE -MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presentedwhich provides for housekeepingchanges andfee increases related to major
subdivisions.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe ordinancebe removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amendingChapter17.17 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Major Subdivisions"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey movedthatan emergency be declared andthe ordinance beadoptedona single
reading,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Jackson opposed.
ORDINANCE - C-2.GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS ZONE -SINGLE READING
Anordinance was presentedwhichprovides for housekeepingchangesandincreasesthe fee for placement
of temporary storage containers.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthatthe ordinance be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2,General
Commercial and Business Zone"was readbytitleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved thatanemergency bedeclared and theordinance beadopted ona singlereading,seconded by Dr.Covey.f^
There wassome discussion about the percontainer fee for the placement oftemporary cargo containers.
It was pointed outthatthe fee helpsto defraythe expenses of staff for inspection and enforcement.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe ordinance be amended to delete section 18.32.040,K.,13,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell.
Mr.Nichols pointed outthatthe extra fee isbecausethe Fire and Community Development Departments
haveto inspect the placement and removal ofthe containers and any other deal with anyother problems
they may occur.
The amendment failed with Mr.Jackson and Mr.Blackwell in favor.
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The motion passed with Mr.Jackson opposed.
ORDINANCE -SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for housekeeping changesandfeeincreasesrelated tosigns
and billboards.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthatthisordinance beremoved from the table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
[)Theordinance amending Chapter 18.56 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Codeentitled "Signs and Billboards"
^^^was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimplemoved thatanemergency be declaredandthe ordinancebe adoptedona single
reading,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Nichols and Mr.Jackson opposed.
ORDINANCE -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTZONE -SINGLE READING
Anordinancewaspresentedwhich providesforhousekeeping changesand fee increases relatedto planned
development district zones.
The ordinanceamendingChapter18.67ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"PlannedDevelopment
DistrictZone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe ordinance be removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which provides forhousekeeping changes and fee increases related to public
hearings.
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the ordinance be removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.72 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Public Hearing
Procedures"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on a single
reading,seconded by Mr.Blackwell.
There was some discussion by the Council.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that as part ofgrowth management,there willbe a change in the
process and there willonly be one public hearing for each development.
There was discussion concerning thecostof a public hearing foritems not specifically listed.Staff provided
examples of what those items may be.
The Council also discussed the fee fora zoning variance and wanted to know ifthe ordinance could include
language that allows the city to recoup direct costs rather than set a specific fee.
Mr.Whitaker stated that the Council could set an application fee and then recoup its costs for publication,
notification,and the Hearing Examiner fee.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the average cost fora hearing before the
Hearings Examiner is between $350 and $400.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the ordinance be amendedto set$250 fora publichearing forzone
change requests,conditional and unmentioned use requests,non-conforming use requests,and site plans;
that the application fee fora zoning variance be setat $100and that actual costs for publishing, notification,
and Hearing Examinercharges be recovered;the charges forotheractions requiringa publichearing remain
at $60;that an emergency be declared,and the ordinance beadopted on a single reading,seconded by Mr.
Jackson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -UNIFORM FIRE CODE PERMIT FEES -SINGLE READING
Dave Helms,Fire Chief,requested direction from the Council on the imposition of fees for a variety of
permits that are issued under the Uniform Fire Code.
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Helms stated that thesefees would provide for recovery of some of the costs associated with issuance
of these permits. He mentioned that some of the fees would actually be reduced from the current charges
imposed by the Building Department.This fee schedule has been previously discussed with the City
Manager.These fees would not generate much revenue but they would help recover the costs of the Fire
Marshal's time and for on-site inspections.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Code"was read
by title only.
Mr.Jackson felt that these fees were a direct result of I-695 and was opposed to them.
There was no action take by the Council.
ORDINANCE -FIRE ALARM FEES -SINGLE READING
Anordinancewas presented which imposes fees withregard tofalse alarms initiatedbyfirealarm systems.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this itembe removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance creating a new Chapter 8.26 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "FireAlarms"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple movedthat an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted ona single
reading,seconded by Mr. Nichols.
Mr. Rimple requested information on the need for this ordinance.
Dave Helms, FireChief,stated that there are 75 firealarm systems inthe cityat the present time.With the
growth of the city more fire alarms will be installed and more false fire alarms willoccur.He felt that this
ordinance would be moreofa deterrent than anything else as the owners and occupants ofthe building
need to be responsible for maintainingthe firealarm systems.He pointed out that the firecode dealswith
thisissue butas a criminal offense. Hedidnotfeelthat lackofmaintenance ona fire alarmsystem should
be a criminal matter.He mentioned that the Fire Department responded to 111 false alarms in 1999.Of ^-v
that number about a half dozen would becharged under the ordinance as proposed.f
The motion passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
7 DOWNTOWN SIGNAL COORDINATION PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to call forbidsforthe Downtown Signal Coordination Project.This project
includes installing communication radiosforthe signal coordination,and installing a radio repeater on top
of Reservoir 3 to improve the reception for the city staffs mobile radios.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthisisthe last construction phase ofthis project.
Mr.Jackson stated that as this isa TIB projecthe would refrain from voting.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple movedthatstaffbeauthorizedtocallforbids,seconded byDr.Covey,and passed
with Mr.Jackson abstaining.
RESERVOIR PAINTING PROJECT
Staffrequested authorization to callforbidsforthe painting ofReservoirs #1,#2, and #3.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthat staffbe authorized to callfor bids,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
SAGE VISTA PRELIMINARY PLATA/ARIANCES
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary platfora 39 lotmajor platon
approximately 12acresofland located atthe intersection ofValley Road andPaxsonDrive.Theproposed
plat will be served withcitywater and sanitary sewer.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthatwith theconcurrence ofthedeveloper,staff
is requesting that this plat be tabled atthis time. He mentioned that additional discussions need to be held
between thestaffandthe developer ontheneed for park property in this area andthecostfor this park.
Mr.Nichols stated that he would supportdevelopercontributions fora significant park in thisarea.
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Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that this item be tabled,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed
unanimously.
Mr.Chapman statedthathe would like tohavethe proposed covenantsrequire the developer to participate
in sidewalks on Valley Road and Paxson Drive.
CACCHIOTTI SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Dinoand Cindy Cacchiotti have submitted a three lotshort plat located on Westshore Drive.The site is
zoned R-1,Single Family Residential,and is between the Cove West subdivision and the Poplar Sands
I)condominiums.Westshore Drive ispavedbuttherearenootherstreet improvements.Avariancehasbeen
^^requested to defer street and utility improvements on Westshore Drive.The Planning Commission
recommended that the variance request to defer street and utility improvements on Westshore Drive be
granted with the condition that a covenant be required to runwith the land.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe variance request be grantedwiththe conditionthata covenant
be required for the improvements to be installed at a future date,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
RESERVOIR #5 SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE REQUEST
The Cityof Moses Lake has submitted a preliminary plat for a one lotshort platforthe Reservoir#5 site
located off Nelson Road. The cityis requesting a plat variance from the requirement to extend waterand
sewer through the plat.The property is located at the city's limits and is zoned Light Industrial.The
subdivision is served with citywater.The Planning Commission recommendedthatthe variance request
be grantedwiththe stipulation that a covenant run withthe land for the construction of the improvements
at a future time.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community DevelopmentDirector,statedthatwatermainextends through the plat sothe
only variance being requested is for the extension of sewer main.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request be granted withthe conditionthat a covenant
be required for the installation of sewer mainthroughthe platata future date,seconded by Dr.Covey, and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
(^J JAPANESE GARDEN/THREE PONDS -£
The Japanese Garden Committee approved the conceptualJapanese Garden design developed by city
staff. Staff recommended thatthe design be accepted as final so thatthe shorelinepermitprocess can be
started.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,distributed a copy of the conceptual drawing of the
Japanese Garden located inthe Three Ponds area. He mentioned that this area includes the Japanese
Garden projectand the Department of Transportation Wetland Banking project.He pointedout that the
bridge to the north will cover at least a 20'trench.The reason for the extra width of the trench is because
of the beaver problem.The beaver dam up the existing culvert and the city has already trapped seven
beaver inthisareathisyear. The watershown onthe leftofthe drawing will notbe as portrayed.Thiswater
area is currently choked with cattails.The DOT willdevelop fingers ofopen water in this area.
Mr.Jackson pointedout that credit needs to be given to many people forthis projectas ithas been around
since at least 1992.The location of the garden has been proposed in many places in the city. This
Japanese Garden is a fine example of community effort on the partof many people.
PaulHirai,memberofthe JapaneseGarden Committee,commendedthe Parksand Recreation Department
for the design of the project.He stated that the Japanese Garden Committee unanimously approved the
design. He requested that the Council endorse this design so that the permitting process can begin.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved thatthe Japanese Garden conceptual drawingbe approved,seconded by
Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -MISCELLANEOUS FEES
i j The Police Chief has suggested increases with regard to miscellaneous fees charged in the Police
^--^Department for services such as criminal history record search,fingerprinting,photograph reprints,NSF
check demand,and the firing range rental.Three of the fees are already covered by ordinance.
Dean Mitchell,Asst.Police Chief,stated that these fees are primarily housekeeping items.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the fees requested by the Police Department be
approved except for those that are already covered by ordinance,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
unanimously.
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PAY'N PAK
December 28,1999
Mark Radocaj, Pay'n Pak, has requested the use of city right-of-wayfora greenhouse,garden area, and
customer parking.The city right-of-way requested to be used is the westerly 20' of the remaining alley
located behind Pay'n Pak.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that no problems were encountered by staff from this
same project last year.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the request to use city right-of-wayfrom March 9 through August 31
be granted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell.
Mr.Chapman stated that when this request was approved last year, itwas not the intent of the Council to
allow the use of city right-of-way year after year.
Mr.Rodocaj stated that there was talkabout moving toa new store but events atthe corporate level setthat
back. He requested the use of the right-of-way forthis coming season and if plans fora new store do not
develop,he would request the vacation of the alley.
Dr.Covey suggested that itbe conveyed tothe corporate offices of Pay'n Pakthat the Councilmay not look
favorably on another request of this nature or even the vacation of the alley.
The motion passed with Mr.Jackson and Mr.Chapman opposed.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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