1999 06 225485
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 22,1999
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Lee Blackwell, Grant Nichols,Wayne Rimple,and Bob
Chapman Absent:Ron Covey
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the June 8 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
M by Dr.Nichols,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills for Faber
^^^Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe 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 includedon the belowlistas modifiedby the Counciland noted upon said listfor the
Council meeting ofJune 22,1999 for the funds listed below areapproved in the amount of $527,033.90.
GENERAL FUND $64,036.39 SANITATION BILLING 18.21
STREET REPAIR/RECON 32,990.34 AIRPORT 240.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 8,706.33 SELF-INSURANCE 8,530.96
PWTF LOAN - STRATFORD 41,439.31 CENTRAL SERVICES 41,868.93
WATER/SEWER FUND 20,253.20 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 22,924.56
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,905.50 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 13,136.41
WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,093.25 FIREMANS PENSION 107.00
PWTF W/S D/S 242,360.18 MOSES LAKEYPTF 2,357.23
SANITATION FUND 25,066.10 TOTAL $527,033.90
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapproved bythe City Manager according tothe processestablishedbyMoses
Ijake Municipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approved bythe City Council havebeen re
corded ona listing which hasbeenmadeavailable tothe City Council.The claims listed below areapproved
in the amount of$151,841.79 for all funds.
GENERAL $6,512.23 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 75,015.95
STREET REPR/RECON 7,475.46 SANITATION BILLING 61,425.64
W PARKS &REC IMPROVEMENT 62.79 CENTRAL SERVICES 6.14
WATER/SEWER FUND 1,343.58 TOTAL $151,841.79
Prepaid Checks:Checks 432 through 441 issued on June 9,1999 were approved for payment at the
Council meetingheldon June 22,1999 inthe total amountof $151,841.79.
Payroll:The payroll issued onJune 11,1999 having been approved pursuant totherule oftheCity Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 10000through 10244in the amount
of $69,477.37.
|||.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS-None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
/IIf*.Baseball/Softball Tournament -Request to Charge Admission:Moses Lake Babe Ruth Baseball Inc.,-^/7
Columbia Basin Youth Baseball,and Colombia Basin Girls Softball Association have requested permission /O
tosell T-shirts,souvenir programs,and tocharge admission totheir respective state tournaments being held
at Larson Playfield andVista Community Playfield.
Sale of Fireworks:Moses Lake High School Booster Club,Discount Display,Moses Lake Christian Church /O3o
Youth,and American Little League have requested permission to sell fireworks.
Resolution -Abandon Easements -Lakeside Drive:A resolution was presented which provides for the /O/^
abandonment of an easement in lots fronting on Lakeside Drive.
<.Resolution -Accept Grant -Dept.ofJustice:Aresolution was presented which accepts agrant from the Dept.//79
w'of Justice for the purchase of bullet proof vests.
Six Year Street Plan:The Six Year Street Plan was presented and a public hearing should be set for the July //'77
13 meeting.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
CASCADE PARK SOCCER FIELD
The city received six responsive bids for the Cascade Park Soccer Field Project and Marchand Construction
was the low bidder.
Mr.Jackson wanted to know why conduit was included in the bid package.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the donation from Mrs.Kvamme for the soccer fields ^^^
included lighting so conduit for the lights was included in the bid specifications.([)
There was some discussion by the Council on the cost ofthe project and the need for additional money to
fund this project.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe bid award be tabled untilthe nextCouncil meeting,seconded by
Mr.Jackson,and passed with Mr.Nichols opposed.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Grant County Economic Development District and the Port of Moses Lake requested time before the
Council to discuss the impasse between the city and the county on Growth Management issues.
Larry Peterson,Port of Moses Lake,stated that they are concerned aboutthe possible litigationbetween the
city and county over the growth managementissues and urged the city and county to submitthe issues to an
arbitrator. He mentioned that the County Commissioners were also presented with this suggestion and
seemed to be receptive to the idea.
Terry Brewer, Grant County Economic Development District,stated that they met with the Grant County
Commissioners and they were in favor of having a third party arbitrate between the county and city. He
mentioned that itwould take a letter from the county and the city to the Departmentof Community,Trade,and
Economic Development (DCTED)requesting an arbitratorto start the process.He felt that the county was
very interested in resolving the issues as soon as possible without going to court.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there isa section in the Growth Management Act that provides ^^
for mediation between a city and county that cannot come to an agreement on an Urban Growth Area. He (j
mentioned that DCTED can request an outside third party to become involved.He stated that whatthe Port
and the EDC is suggesting falls in line with the statute and whatthe city has thought is an appropriate way to
resolve the differences between the city and county.
Mr.Chapman stated that over the past two years the city and county has attempted to come to some
agreement on revenue sharing and the city's Urban Growth Area.The county has yet to provide reasons that
are valid under the Growth Management Act for rejecting the city's proposed UGA. He pointed out that
revenue sharing is not a valid issue for rejecting a UGA,as revenue sharing is not a part of the Growth
Management Act.
Mr.Blackwell pointedoutthat both arbitration and mediation have been mentioned and they are notthe same
thing.
Mr.Peterson stated that the reason arbitration was suggested was because both the city and county have
taken such strong views on the issues.
Mr.Pearce stated that hewas opposed to mediation,arbitration,or negotiation with thecounty untilthe county
provides the assessed valuation of the property,the sales tax generated by those properties,provides a
definition for resource-based industries,and the reasons forrejecting the city's proposed urban growth area.
He felt that without this information,no agreement could be reached.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City of Moses Lake draft a letter stating their willingness to begin
the process of mediation as outlined in RCW 36.70A and the WACs pursuant thereto,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell.f^
Mr.Chapman pointed outthattherearetwoissues betweenthe city andcounty-the urban growth areaand ~~
revenue sharing.
Mr.Gavinski felt that the two issues were not a detriment to mediation and thatthe Mayor's questions could
be resolved as part of this process.The mediation process will also not deter the city from continuing to
develop its Comprehensive Plan. He mentioned that the mediation would deal with the UGA but the
secondary issues would also be discussed.Itwould be up to the mediator to deal with those issues.
Mr.Pearce wanted to know ifthis process would be through DCTED.
Mr.Chapman stated that the stumbling block between the city and county is revenue.He mentioned that if •
the revenue issue is resolved the county would probably move forward on the UGA issue.He felt itwould be
better not to involved DCTED at this time and concentrate on resolving the revenue issue.
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Mr.Gavinski stated that ifonly revenuesharing is dealtwith itmay simplify matters.He felt that DCTED would
be willingto help with the revenue issue or find a person who is skilled in mediation.
Mr.Peterson stated that DCTED has a person on staff with experience,Nan Hendrickson.Their other
suggestion was to use Don Moos as a mediator.Mr.Moos isa long-time state legislatorand formerdirector
of the Departmentof Ecology and Department of Fisheries. He was hired by thethree Columbia Basin PUDs
as a negotiator.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that the Growth Management Act does not mention revenue sharing.
I J Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the act mentions "fiscal impacts"but that relates to whether or not a municipality
^^^has the resources to provide infrastructure to their UGA.It does not deal with revenue sharing.He mentioned
that cases that have come before the Growth Management Hearings Board make it clear that planning and
land use decisions cannot be based upon revenue issues.
The motion passed unanimously.
CURB CUT VARIANCES -GRANT
Fran Grant,1516 W. Marina Drive,requested a variance to the curb cut width at 1516 W. Marina Drive in
order to increase the allowable curb cut by 18*.The extra 18'is to provide easy access into the new garage
and to the back ofthe property.
Ms.Grantstated that residential lots are allowed two 20-wide curb cuts.There existing curb cutsare 14'wide
and the curbs are chipped and broken.Sherequested an extra driveway cut on the 20' of property purchased
in 1998.This would allow them to have access to the back ofthe property.
GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated thatthis requestisavariance ofthe Community Standards
fora driveway over 20'wide within200' of an intersection.The proposed driveway was inspected by staff and
no safety hazards were noted.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
VISTA COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD -SELF-HELP FUNDS
-—The Moses Lake East Lions Club requestedtheCommunity Self-Help Funds in 1999to continueconstruction
(J on the backstop and fences forthe last baseball fieldat the Vista Community Playfield.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that the Moses Lake East Lions Club was granted the self-help funds last year and
he was under the impression that the funds would go to the Moses Lake Lions Club this year for the ice
skating rink.
Dave Helms,Moses Lake Lions Club President,stated that the request for self-help funds from the Moses
Lake Lions Club was forthe ice skating rinkand the city is not yet prepared to proceed with that project.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request from the Moses Lake East Lions Club for the self-help
funds be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO BUILD FENCE -LEONARD
Tiffany Leonard,235 KevinWay, has requested permission to constructa 6' high fence around the back yard
of their corner lot.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the ordinance would have to be amended to allow the
construction ofa 6'fence in this location. He mentioned that city staff has looked into the situation and the
issue is primarily oneof sight distances.To preserve the sight distance, the ordinance could be amended to
allow a 6'fence from either the front cornerof a home or the rear corner ofa home.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the ordinance be amended to allow a 6'high fence on exterior side
yards in such a way that sight distances shall be preserved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed
unanimously.
i j ORDINANCE -DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ZONE CHANGE -2nd READING ,,^
The Department of Natural Resources has requested a zone change of the property abutting SR-17 and
Kittelson Road from Agricultural to C-2, General Commercial and Business.The zone change is sought to
facilitate the future development ofthe property.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the Findings of
Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which prohibits parking on the north side of Nelson Road from Clover Drive to
200 feet west.This willallow traffic from Clover Driveto turn rightonto Nelson Road when the west bound
Nelson Road traffic is backed up to take a left into the school parking lot.
The ordinance amending Chapter10.12 ofthe Moses Lake MunicipalCodeentitled "Parking Regulations"was
read by title only.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the amendment is a result of the remodel of Chief
Moses Middle School and the installationof a signal lightat Highway 17 and Nelson.There will be 3 lanes
on the south side of Nelson Road and 1 lane on the north side.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the firstreading of the ordinancebeadopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK NORTH II PRELIMINARY PLATA/ARIANCES
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary plat fora one lot major plat.This
willalter a recorded short plat and major plat. A variance has been requested to reduce the plat scale from
1"=100'to 1"=200'.This variance willallow the whole platto be shown on one sheet.A variance was also
requested to eliminate the requirementto constructsewer lines in East Broadway from Block Streetto the east
end of the plat.The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary plat and the variances be
granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the preliminary platand the variances be approved and the Findings
of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
KITTLESON SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Gale Allen,Department of Natural Resources,has requested a variance to the lot depth to width maximum
ratio and a variance to the requirementthat side lot lines be within 20%of perpendicular to an intersecting
front lot line.The variances are requested because of the unusual shape of the lot.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance requests be granted,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE -NORTH CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION
North Central Construction,Inc.is requesting a temporary waterservice forthe newAAA Readymixconcrete
batch plant to be located at Road7 and Stratford Road.The request is for 150 gpm,five days per week,eight
hours per day and lasting through October.The water line would be extended about 3,000 feet from an
existing water main.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request fora temporary water service be granted with the following
conditions:a properback flow devise,meter,and regulating valve are installed at the waterline, a metalwater
line is installed,the water line is inspected by city staff, and the temporary line is disconnected by the end of
October 1999,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -JANSEN
Vic Jansen has requested a variance fora 30'driveway at 406 W. Broadway,the site of the Western Building
now under construction.A variance is also being requested to allow the parking lotto exitontoCedar Street.
Greg Vehrs,representing the project,stated that they would like to increase the driveway on Broadway to 30'
to allow for easier and quicker access ofvehicles to the parking lot from West Broadway.The exit from the f"*)
parking lot would be onto Cedar Street.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that the driveway on Cedar Street would only be 20'from
an intersection rather than the 100'as required by the Municipal Code.The driveway on West Broadway
would be too close to the side lot lines according to codeand would also need a variance.He mentioned that
with the lotlayout and the traffic patterns inthis area there is so safety problems with granting the variances.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variances be granted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
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X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Mr.Chapman requested clarification ofthe draftGrantCounty Comp Plan findings of fact presented by PCI
to the Grant County Planning Commission fortheir consideration.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated thatthe document was drafted by PCI based on
I)the public meetingsthathave been heldbythe GrantCounty Planning Commission.
Therewas discussionbythe Council onthecounty'sdesiretodesignatetheWheelerRoadareaeast ofRoad
Mas a Master Industrial Development. Staff explainedthatthe designationwas not appropriate underthe
statute authorizing this type of development outside a UGA.
WHEELER ROAD ANNEXATION
Mr.Jackson wanted to know the progress of the annexation of the Wheeler Road Corridor.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city has received a Sufficiency Certificate for the Petition
for Annexation from the Grant County Assessor.He stated that at the next meeting the petition will be
presented tothe Council anda public hearing should beset atthattime.He mentioned thatthe city isalso
working onthe information thatisneededto present the annexation tothe Boundary Review Board.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Mr.Nichols wanted to know the status of the proposed mutual aid agreement between the city and Grant
County 5.
DaveHelms,Fire Chief,stated thatthe mutualaidagreement proposedbyGrantCounty5was notinthe best
interestsofthe city.He mentioned thatthere exists a county-wide mutual aidagreementwhichhas been
signedby all agencies inthe county including the City of Moses Lakeand Grant County5.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthat a mutual aid agreement does statethatagencieswill provide
aidtoeach otherwhen requested butifanagencydoes notrespondtoa requestthereis nothing thatcanbe
done about it.
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XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
2000 BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed amemo from the Parks and Recreation Director which stated
that two sets ofstadium bleachers would cost between $35,000 and $40,000.
NON-CONFORMING USES
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,statedthatin1992,afterreceiving numerouscomplaints,
the city started reviewing the non-conforming use mobile home parks.The parks arereviewed every two
years.He mentioned thatthe Community Development Department,the Building Division,and the Fire
Department areinvolved in the review ofthe parks.He mentioned that thecity's 1961 zoning codeprovided
for the amortization of non-conforming uses. The existingzoningcode does nothave such a provision for
non-conforming uses. He gave a slide presentation showing some of the problems in the existing non
conforming mobile home parks.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthat non-conforming uses aredisfavored under the law and
the Council has the opportunity to amortize them.
There was some discussion by the Councilon non-conforming uses.
Staff was directedto draftan ordinancewhichwould beginthe process forclosure of the mobile home parks
within a reasonable time.
The regularmeeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE ZONE CHANGE FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE
SOURCES
NO.ZC 99-3
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on May 27,
1999.
1.2 Proponent.The Department of Natural Resources is the proponent of this zone change.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has requested a zone change of property legally described as
follows from Agriculture to C-2,General Commercial and Business.
A portion of Farm Unit 224,Block 41
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the zone change.
B.Comments from the public.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Planning Commission made the following findings
of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of property legally described above.
2.2 The property is unplatted.
2.3 The zone change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zone change is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare.
2.5 An agricultural zone inside the city's limits is inappropriate.
2.6 The property is surrounded by commercial uses.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Fromthe foregoing findings of fact the Commission made 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 the proposed change in zoning.
3.2 The rezone request of the proponent is properly before the Commission for its recommen
dation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
rezone request.
3.5 Itis in the best interestsand welfare of the city's citizensto rezonethe 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 ofthe Cityof Moses Laketothe CityCouncil ofthe Cityof Moses Lakethatthe
request for a rezone ofthis property be granted.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public hearingwas held upon propernotice before the City Council on June 22,
1999.
5.2 Proponent.The Department of Natural Resources is the proponent of this rezone.
5.3 Purpose.The City Council considered the request for a rezone.
5.4 Evidence.The City Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The application of the proponent for the rezone.
B.The history ofthe property.
FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.f~*)
No further evidencewas presented to the City Council.The City Council adopts those findings of fact
made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
FURTHER CONCLUSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the City 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 proposed change in zoning.
7.2 The rezone request of the proponent is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this rezone request.
DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grants the zone change request.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE BROADWAY BUSI
NESS PARK NORTH II PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND DE
CISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on May 27,1999.
1.2 Proponent.Desert Investment Corporation is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon the
plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the platis the property submitted for
platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in 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 ownerof the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned L-l,Light Industrial.
2.3 Itis in the public interest that the property be developed and platted.
2.4 Provision has been made for provision for service by public utilities.
2.5 The improvements willbe constructed to city standards.
2.6 Mitigation measures have been addressed.
2.7 There were no negative comments from the public.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 Itis in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Onthe basis ofthe foregoing findingsof factand conclusions,itisthe recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that the plat be
approved with the stipulation that the comments from the City Engineer area addressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on June 22,1999.
5.2 Proponent.Desert Investment Corporation is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property submitted
for platting.
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
No further evidence was presented to the City Council.The City Council adopts those findings of fact
made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe 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 Itis proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council ofthe City ofMoses Lake agreeswith the recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the preliminary plat.
Dated:June 22,1999^
Richard Pearce,Mayor
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