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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 15,1998
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson, Grant Nichols,Lee Blackwell,Wayne Rimple,Bob
Chapman,and Ron Covey
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved thatthe minutes ofthe December 8 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell movedthat the bills,checks, and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Dr.Coveyand passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,havebeen recorded ona listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:Thevouchers included onthe below listas modified bythe Council and noted uponsaid listforthe
Council meeting ofDecember 15,1998 for thefunds listed below areapproved in the amount of$205,792.29.
GENERAL FUND $40,713.53 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,457.57
STREET 31,754.45 SANITATION FUND 38,344.12
STREET REPAIR/RECN 323.61 AIRPORT 48.00
EQUIPMENT LEASES 17,857.09 CENTRAL SERVICES 9,816.96
WATER/SEWER FUND 33,728.40 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 23,769.25
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,388.79 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 6,590.52
TOTAL $205,792.29
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by theCity Manageraccording totheprocess established by Moses
Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have been re
corded ona listing which has been made available totheCity Council.Theclaims listed below are approved
in the amount of $6,111.01 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $393.53 WATER/SEWER FUND 860.68
PARK&REC.IMPROVEMENT 4,846.80 WATER/SEWERCONSTRUCTION 10.00
TOTAL $6,111.01
^-^Claims Checks:Checks 23998 through 24237 issued on December 9,1998 were approved for payment at
the Council meeting held on December 15,1998 inthe totalamount of $807,187.75.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 11, 1998 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council setforth in Moses Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.040,was paid by checks 65963 through 66115 inthe
amount of$236,109.36.
III.CONSENTAGENDA
Accept Work-Well Rehab Project:Irrigator's Inc.has completed the work on the 1998Well Rehabilitation and //7 ^
Testing Project.The work should be accepted and the 30-day lien period entered into.
Resolution -Accept Donations -Summer Concert Series:Aresolution was presented which accepts the /Oa/Lp
donations forthe 1998 Summer Concert Series at the Centennial Amphitheater.
Resolution -Credit Card Policy:Aresolution was presented which provides for a policy for the use of credit /J&l*
cards.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
^VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1998 BUDGET -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1998 budget./O /£
The ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that an emergency be declared and the ordinance be adopted on asinalereading,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.9
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jq27 ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes a no parking zone on Knolls Vista Drive during school hours
and deletes the no parking zone on Tulare Avenue since this is no longer a city street.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,
and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
TRUCKS AND PICKUPS
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a heavy duty one ton truck with lift gate for the Water Division,
a heavy duty one ton dump truck for the Parks Department,a 3/4ton maintenance truck for the Water
Division,a 3/4 ton maintenance truck for the Wastewater Division,a small extended cab pickup for the
Engineering Division,and a small pickup and animal transport unit for the Police Department.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the staff be authorized to call for bids for the trucks and pickups,
seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -VACATION OF WHITE DRIVE -1st READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for the vacation ofaportion ofWhite Drive and a portion ofDale
Road and Earl Road.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,indicated that the proponent has established a 20'access
easement toconnect Dale Roadand Earl Roadto provide a route for emergencyvehicles.
Phil Schroder,architect for the project,pointed out that thecatholic church owns four residential lots plus the
property where theCCD center islocated.The property isseparated bycity streets.The request istovacate
thepublic access between the church's property.The streets are currently gravel and there are no plans by
thecity toimprove thestreets.The proposal for this property istoconstruct a new church onthelarge piece
of land.It is proposed for the major access tothe church tobe from Paxson Drive after itis developed.
Meetings were held with the neighbors andthey are in favor of vacating these portions ofWhite,Earl,and
Dale.
There was some discussion by the Council on how to address the traffic circulation if these streets are
vacated.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request to vacate portions of White Drive, Dale Road, and Earl
Road be tabled,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
COMPOSITE MOSES LAKE TRAVEL PLAZA PRELIMINARY PLAT
FredSkinner,Western PacificEngineering,has submitted a preliminary platforaone (1)lot,7.83 acre, major
plat.The proposed plat is located on Kittleson Road, west of SR-17.The area is zoned C-2,General
Commercial and Business.The subdivision will be served with citywater and sanitary sewer.Mr.Skinner
hasbeenworking with city staffoverthelastyearto resolve theissueofextension of utilities to Parcel 5,as
depicted onthe preliminary plat,which iscurrently described as Lot 2,Moses LakeTravel Plaza Second Short
Plat.The issue behindtheextensionof utilities wasthe proponent's desiretotieinto sewerandwaterservice
that exists on private property and not dedicated tothe city.This brought forward Uniform Plumbing Code
questions and subdivision questions.The direction that city staff and the project engineer have agreed upon
is the "replat"ofall the underlying platted parcels within one (1)plat.This plat will be supported by abinding
site plan (BSP)that segregates the remaining parcels.This process allows the parcels segregated through
the BSP to connect to private utilities and also allows for the parcels not to front on a"public way"as requiredbythesubdivisionregulations.The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary plat be
approved.
Gary G Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that this preliminary plat takes in several parcels ofpropertythathavebeenpreviouslyplatted.Abinding site plan will be submitted for the site which willsegregatetheexistingdevelopmentsandwillclearuptheproblemwithprivatewaterandsewerlines.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the preliminary plat be approved with the stipulation that the commentsoftheCityEngineerbeaddressedandtheFindingsofFactbeaccepted,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AGREEMENT -1999 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
An agreement was presented between the city and Burke Marketing/Promotions regarding the1999 Moses
LakeSummer ConcertSeries.Ratification of the City Manager's signatureon the contractwas requested
from the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthatthe agreementbe approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
AGREEMENT -COMPUTER PROGRAM LICENSE
An agreement was presented between the city and Idaho Computer Services,Inc.for new financial software
and hardware for thecity.Ratification oftheCity Manager's signature onthecontract was requested from
the Council.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the agreement be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the November 1998 building activity report.
The regular meetingwas recessed at 8:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel matters and property acquisition.The executive meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.and the
regular meeting was reconvened.
PROPERTY EXCHANGE
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,explained a proposed property exchange between the Cityof Moses Lake
and Parkplace Investors Limited Partnership.The citywould exchange its Westlake property adjacentto I-90
for a portion of Parkplace Investors'property adjacent to Central Drive.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the property exchanged be completed,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and
passed with Mr.Jackson,Mr.Chapman,and Mr.Blackwell opposed.
1999 COST OF LIVING.COMPARABILITY.AND STEP INCREASES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the proposal for wageincreases for exempt,non-represented,
and association employees.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that cost of living,comparability,and stepincreases be given toCity of
Moses Lake exempt,non-represented,and association employees as recommended by the City Manager,
which average 4.62%,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City Manager begiven an increase in salary of2.5%,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was continued to December 31,199fiat 2 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF THE COMPOSITE MOSES LAKE TRAVEL
PLAZA
COMPOSITE MOSES LAKE TRAVEL PLAZA
PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. Apublicmeetingwas held upon proper noticebeforethe Commissionon November24,
1998.
1.2 Proponent.Pat Molitor is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a platfor propertywhichis legallydescribed upon the
plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described on the platisthe 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 followingfindings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.3 The plat is in the public interest.
2.4 The plat is not detrimental to surrounding properties.
2.5 The plat conforms to the intent of the zone.
2.6 The plat is consistent withthe Comprehensive Plan.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From theforegoing findings offact theCommission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City ofMoses Lake is vested with the authority to recommend
tothe City Council the advisability ofapproving a plat.
3.2 The platis properly beforethe Commission forits recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 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.
.j On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the Planningvw/Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that the plat be
approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCII
5.1 Date.Apublic meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on December 17,1998.
5.2 Proponent.Pat Molitor istheproponent ofthis plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council consideredthe following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony fromthe proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.f\i
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
No further evidence was presented totheCity Council.TheCity Council adopts those findings offact
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 isvested with the authority to makea decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The platis properlybefore the Council forits decision.
7.3 It is proper atthistimefor the City Council tomakea decision onthis preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council ofthe City ofMosesLakeagreeswith the recommendation ofthe Planning Commis
sion and approves the preliminary plat.
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Richard Pearce,Mayor
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