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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 25,1999
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson, Lee Blackwell,Wayne Rimple,Ron Covey,and Bob
Chapman Absent: Grant Nichols
MINUTES:Dr.Covey moved thatthe minutes ofthe May 11 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Rimpleand passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthatthe bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
{^J by Dr.Covey,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake
Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchersauditedand certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claimscertified as required byRCW 42.24.090,havebeen recordedona listing which has
been made available to the CityCouncil.
Claims:The vouchers includedonthe belowlistas modified bythe Counciland noted uponsaid listforthe
Council meeting of May 25,1999 for thefunds listed below are approved in the amount of$368,865.39.
GENERAL FUND $93,191.86 SANITATION FUND 7,650.60
STREET 48,891.07 AIRPORT 518.72
EQUIPMENT LEASES 16,113.69 SELF INSURANCE 413.10
WATER/SEWERFUND 83,522.06 CENTRAL SERVICES 10,197.25
W/S CONSTRUCTION 33,229.06 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 63,377.09
W/S LEASES 2,423.59 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 9,337.30
TOTAL $368,865.39
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccording totheprocess established byMoses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved bythe City Council have been re
cordedona listing which has beenmadeavailable tothe City Council.Theclaims listed below are approved
in the amount of $53,907.49 for all funds.
GENERAL $1,644.75 CENTRAL SERVICES 2.78
WATER/SEWER FUND 880.32 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 51,379.64
TOTAL $53,907.49
Claims Checks:Checks 25547 through 25841 issued on May 12,1999 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on May 25,1999 inthe total amount of $390,883.91.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 14,1999 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the CityCouncil
setforth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 68191 through 68402 in the amount
of$258,449.63.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
APWA PROJECT -VALLEY ROAD
Mr.Jacksonstatedthatthe city has received an award from APWA for the number one project in theState
ofWashington under $2,000,000.He presented the award toGerry McFaul,City Engineer for the Valley
Road Reconstruction Project.
IN.CONSENTAGENDA-None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V. PETITIONS. COMMUNICATIONS. OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST TO USE SKATEBOARD PARK
Michael Goude has requested the use of the Skateboard Park for an inline skate and skateboard contest ^^^j on Saturday,June 5,1999 from 4p.m.till 7p.m.Approximately 60 to 70 people would be attending.
JrorWemsa^Recreation Director,stated that city staff has reviewed the proposal and has no
una^Iusly1 ^JaCkS°n ""^****reqU6St **approved'sec°nded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - 2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which adds water and sewer system development charges for a 10"meter.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr./^vRimple,and passed unanimously.(\}
ORDINANCE -ADDRESSES AND STREET NAMES -2nd READING
An ordinance was presented which changes the name of Belmont Street to Yonezawa Boulevard and
changes the existing Yonezawa Boulevard to Jones Avenue.The ordinance also changes Murphy Street
between Grape Drive and Paxson Road toCentral Drive along with some minor clean up items.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Addresses and Street
Names"was read bytitleonly.
Gary Harer stated that property owners on Belmont were notified of the proposed change and the city did
receive a number of comments from people desiring nochange in the nameofBelmont.
Therewas some discussion by the Council on making the name change from Belmont to Yonezawa
effective March 31,2000.
Comments were received from Melody Rogers,Julie Larson,and Sally Huhe.Melody Rogers and Sally
Huhe have home occupations and did not want to incur thecostofanaddresschange.Julie Larson was
not opposed to the name change but wanted to know ifher house number would remain the same.
Mike Conley,205 Belmont,stated he was not opposed to the name change but pointed out that the
sidewalks are substandard andif thestreetistobe named afterthecity's Sister City,thesidewalks should
be fixed.
Rick Armstrong,116 Belmont,stated that he was opposed to changing Belmont to Yonezawa.He
suggested that the new street be named Belmont.He suggested that a street in a new development be (T^\
named Yonezawa.
Sally Huhe objected to the namechange of Belmont to Yonezawa and pointed outthat itwould require
notificationto many different agencies,businesses,friends, and relatives ofthe new address.There isalso
a business costfor new stationary,business cards,etc.She feltthat some new streetthat does not connect
to an existing street should be named Yonezawa.
Mr.Jackson explained that when the application was made to the state for transportation funds the request
was for the street specifically designated by the City Council as Yonezawa Boulevard.He was infavor of
the name change becoming effective in March 2000 as itwill allow the residents on Belmont nearly a year
to notify people and businesses of the new address.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthat the second readingofthe ordinance be adopted with the change of
Belmont Street to Yonezawa Boulevard taking effecton March 31, 2000, seconded by Dr.Covey,and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -COUNCIL COMPENSATION - 1st READING
u An ordinance was presented which would increase the compensation for the Mayor and Council.
Dr Covey stated that he felt it would be an incentive for people to run for Council if there was somecompensationtohelpdefysomeofthecostsofbeingaCouncilmember.He pointed out that Moses LakeisonthelowendoftheCouncilcompensationofcitiesofequalsizeinthestate.^
There was some discussion by the Council and it was mentioned that no one serves on the Council for the
compensation.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.60 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Compensation of City
Officers"was read by title only.
No action was taken.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS - None
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
HAYDEN CAMPUS THIRD ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a final plat for the Hayden Campus Third
Addition.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Jacksonmovedthatthe Hayden Campus Third Addition Final Plat be approved with the
stipulation that the comments from the City Engineer be addressed and the Findings ofFact be accepted,
seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ACCEPTWORK - LIFT STATION ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVE PROJECT
Calvert Technologies has completed work for the 1998 Lift Station Adjustable Speed Drive Project.The
work should be accepted and the 30-day lien period entered into.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the work be accepted, seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
WHEELER ROAD ANNEXATION -NOTICE OF INTENT
The Noticeof Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings for the area known as the Wheeler Road
Corridor was presented to Council.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that this Notice of Intent includes thearea to Stratford Road as
requested by Council.The annexation process has been started over in order tocorrect any deficiencies
ordefects that may haveexisted in the previous process.If the Council accepts this Notice of Intent and
directs thepetitions tobe drawn,thecity will forward this annexation request totheBoundary Review Board.
During thetime of consideration bythe Boundary Review Board,thecity will proceed with the petition and
ordinance to annex the property.He mentioned thatthe proposed annexation will be forwarded to the
Boundary Review Board within six months ofaccepting the Notice ofIntent with this proposed annexation.
He pointed outthat the city hasno proposed zoning for the area outside thecity's limits atthis timebutthat
will probably be discussed in the Growth Management process.He also mentioned thatthe city has no
existing voted bonded indebtedness so that isnotan issue.TheCouncil may wish to reference that there
i i will be a need to adopt a proposed zoning regulation as a partof the annexation.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings be
accepted, that staff be directed to draw up the petitions noting thatthere is no existing voted bonded
indebtedness and thatzoning regulations for the property will be adopted at a laterdate,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
REWARD OFFER RATIFICATION
The Police Chief is requesting ratification of a $2,500 reward for the arrest and conviction of those
responsible forthe armed robbery at the Golden Corralon May 16.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the reward offer be ratified,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XL COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Gilbert Alvarado has been appointed to the position of
Community Development Director.
\^J FINANCE DEPARTMENT-ACCOUNTING PROGRAM CONVERSIONS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the Finance Director concerning the accounting
program conversions.The conversion from theoldsystem tothe newsystem will take4 to5days andwill
prevent the paying ofbillsat the June 8 meeting.
SPRING FESTIVAL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe Aquatic Centerwill be open during Spring Festival and
with the possibility of a warm weekend,he has asked the Parks and Recreation Director to work with the
Police Department to reservesome ofthe aquatic center parking for aquatic centerusers only.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
May 25,1999
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a revised letter from DCTED tothe county concerning their
Comprehensive Plan.He mentioned that city staff isattending theGrant County Planning Commission
meetings being held onthecounty's Comp Plan to answer questions and,ifnecessary,restate the city's
position.
There wassome discussion bythe Council onthe county's Growth Management process.
ANNEXATION -FIRE PROTECTION
Joseph K.Gavinski distributed the statute which concerns fire district fire protection when an annexation
occurs.He explained the process thatwould needtotake place between the city anda fire district thatis
providing fire service inthe area proposed to be annexed.
Mr.Jackson was concerned that there would beantagonism between thecity and a fire district because of
an annexation.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that acity musthave anannexation complete byFebruary in order toreceive taxes
from theproperty annexed.He mentioned that there could bealmost two years before a city would receive
taxes from a fire district,depending on when the annexation is complete.During thetime the fire district is
receivingtaxes, itis requiredto provide fire service to that area.
AGCCT MEETING
The Council was reminded ofthe AGCCT meeting onThursday,May 27,at7 p.m.in the Fire Conference
Room.
The regular meeting was adjournedat 8:30 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE HAYDEN CAMPUS
THIRD ADDITION MAJOR PLAT
HAYDEN CAMPUS 3RD ADDITION
FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on May 13,1999.
1.2 Proponent.Hayden Enterprisesisthe proponentofthis 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 plat isthe 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 makesthe following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent isthe owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
{—J 2.3 The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat.
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 ofapproving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis properat this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is inthe best interests and welfareof the city's citizens to platthe property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis ofthe foregoing findings of fact andconclusions,itisthe recommendation ofthe Planning
Commission oftheCity ofMoses Lake totheCity Council oftheCity of Moses Lake that the final plat
be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meeting washeld upon proper notice before the Council on May 25,1999.
5.2 Proponent.Hayden Enterprises isthe proponent ofthis plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted afinal plat for property legally described upon the plat.
City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat isthe property submitted for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A. The submitted plat.
B.Testimony fromthe proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No further evidence was presented totheCity Council.The City Council adopts those findings offact
made previouslyby the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makesthe following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council oftheCity of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision on
a final plat./T"N
7.2 The platis properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper atthis time for theCity Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council ofthe City ofMoses Lake agrees with the recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the final plat with the stipulation that the comments of the City Engineer be
addressed.
Dated: May 25,1999
Richard Pearce,Mayor
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