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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 28,1998
Council Present:Richard Pearce,Ron Covey,Daryl Jackson,Wayne Rimple,Lee Blackwell,Grant
Nichols,and Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the July 24 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
APPROVALOF BILLS.CHECKS. AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that thebills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,secondedbyDr.Covey and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake
Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the 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 included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the~Council meeting of July 28,1998 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$599,903.68.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPAIR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION
CRESTVIEW LID #57
1998 REFUNDING GOB
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
$46,186.16
5,314.23
12.08
17,857.08
123,654.39
3,317.10
163,404.42
5,102.20
38,524.29
944.16
1994 BOND FUND 36,785.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 7,553.24
WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,457.57
SANITATION FUND 17.62
AIRPORT 200.00
UNEMPLCOMP INS 8,882.70
CENTRAL SERVICES 105,220.82
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 27,242.41
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 7,990.29
ML YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 237.92
TOTAL $599,903.68
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council havebeenrecordedonalistingwhichhasbeenmadeavailabletotheCityCouncil.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $7,315.42 for all funds.
GENERAL
STREET
WATER/SEWER FUND
$2,263.73
27.96
4,405.25
CENTRAL SERVICES 7.56
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 231.10
BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 379.82
TOTAL $7,315.42
Claims Checks:Checks 22389 through 22721 issued on July 15,1998 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on July 28,1998 in the total amount of $1,345,867.03.
Payroll-The payroll issued on July 24,1998 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City Council
iitforth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 63609 through 63882 in the amount
of $330,439.70.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA - None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
GRANT TRANSIT AUTHORITY
The Grant Transit Authority has requested support from the Council for their application for funds;fromi theVvlshingtonStateDepartmentofTransportation.The funds would be used to purchase three new dieselpowered35-41 passenger wheelchair accessible vehicles to increase service and meet demand.
Mr.Nichols,representative on the Grant Transit Authority,stated that the need is great and the bus routes
are increasing.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that aletter in support of the application for grant funds be sent to Grant
Transit Authority,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
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RECYCLING
Aletter was read from Kathryn Louise Smith regarding recycling in Moses Lake and encouraging Moses
Lake to be progressive in the matter.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the letter was previously distributed to the Council but not
read into the record.
It was pointed out that the city has investigated recycling but the cost has been prohibitive.No action was
taken by the Council.^
PUD TRANSMISSION LINES
Aletter was read from the Chamber of Commerce concerning the PUD's proposal to install high-voltage
electrical lines on Broadway from Interlake to Commerce.The Chamber of Commerce is opposed to this
proposal at this time and requested the City Council table any action on the proposal until additional
information is provided.
Bill Froemke,Chamber of Commerce,stated that the Chamber has some concerns about the installation
of overhead transmission lines and would request the Council take no action on the proposal until the
concerns have been addressed.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the city's ordinance requires placing new utility lines underground and theCouncilwillgivethePUD's proposal careful consideration before action is taken on the request.
No action was taken by the Council.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT
Leroy Allison,Grant County Commissioner,stated that the county would like to discuss the county's
progress in complying with the Growth Management Act.
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Dave Nelson,Grant County Community Development Director,stated that the county's planningdepartmenthasbeenrestructuredandhopefullythiswillimprovethedepartment.The goal is to complete
the Comprehensive Plan as directed by the County Commissioners.
Denny Cearns,Proulx Cearns,Inc.,stated that they have been hired to prepare the Comprehensive Plan
for Grant County.He mentioned that significant progress has been made since they were hired at the end
of June.Agreat deal of work has been done to date and a public participation plan is being developed
and will be submitted to the cities in the near future.Adraft plan should be completed by the end of 1998
and the goal is to have it adopted by June 1999.Anewsletter is being developed and the first one will
be sent to all citizens of Grant County.Because direct mail is expensive,other newsletters will be
provided in different ways.There will also be a booth at the fair to help disseminate information to the
public.He mentioned that they have meet with most of the cities in Grant County and obtained information
on how the cities perceive the growth of their areas.
Dr.Covey mentioned that a time line has been developed by Mike McCormick and he wanted to know ifthattimelineis being met.
Mr Cearns stated that they are about 8 days behind schedule but the visioning workshops are on time
Within the next 3 to 4 weeks they should be backon track.
Mr.Chapman wanted to know how the inter-local agreements for joint planning within the IUGA are coming
along.The agreement the county previously submitted was radically different from what was oriqinally
discussed with the city.s y
Mr.Cearns stated that Mike McCormick has been contracted by the county to draft the inter-local
agreement.He has been on vacation but when he returns the first part of August he will resume work on
hose agreements.He mentioned that many of the cities had concerns about the language in the inter
local agreement.
There was some discussion by the Council.
VI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND BUDGET - 1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1998 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1998 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken.Dr.Covey moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by MrBlackwell,and passed unanimously.y
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RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION
A resolution was presented which accepts a donation of $200 from the United States Specialty Sports
Association which is to be used at the Vista Community Playfields.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $200 from United States Specialty Sports Association
(USSSA)was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT STREET/UTILITIES -SOUTHGATE ADDITION #2
A resolution was presented which accepts the street and utility improvements constructed as part of the
Southgate Addition #2 Plat.
The resolution accepting street and utility improvements for municipal use from Southgate Addition 2 Major
Plat was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT STREET/UTILITIES -WESTLAKE SHORES
A resolution was presented which accepts the street and utility improvements constructed as part of the
Westlake Shores Plat.
The resolution accepting street and utility improvements for municipal use from Westlake Shores Phase
II Major Plat was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Nichols,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
k_J VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -MULTI-AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
The Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC)has requested permission to build on unplatted
property,Tax #7758, the location of the City of Moses Lake's Reservoir#5. The MACC is proposing to
construct an 8'x 12'modular steel building and place a generator at this location. The site is zoned
Public.The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build on unplatted property be
granted.
The resolution allowing the Multi-Agency Communications Center to build on unplatted property owned by
the City of Moses Lake was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed
unanimously.
MOORE SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering,has submitted a request for a variance to deferthe street and utility
improvements required as part ofthe Moore Short Plat located on Miller Street in the Longview Tracts
area.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe variance requestbe granted with the stipulation
that a covenant run with the land for the installation of the improvements at a future date.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the variance request be granted with the stipulation that a covenant
runwiththe land for the installation of the improvements at a future date,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and
i )passed unanimously.
SOUTHGATE ADDITION #2 FINAL PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a final plat for a22 lot major plat located off
of Belair Drive in an R-1 Zone. The subdivision is served with city water and sanitary sewer. The
Planning Commission recommended thatthe final plat be approved.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the final platbe approvedwith the stipulation that the comments
ofthe City Engineer beaddressed and the Findings of Fact beaccepted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the AGCCT meeting will be Thursday,July 30 at 6 p.m. in
Ephrata.
LOUKITAS TRIAL COSTS
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that an order has been signed by a judge regarding the payment
of the city's costs in the Loukitas matter.The city should be receiving the funds shortly.
MISDEMEANANT COSTS
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city has received a new draft of the contract concerning
the misdemeanant cost issues.
V7^)UGA DESIGNATION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed maps showing the city's proposal for the Urban Growth
Area.
Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,explained that the maps show the proposed Urban Growth Area,zoning
for the unincorporated area of the Urban Growth Area, and the existing land uses for the Urban Growth
area.
It was pointed out that the need for property for residential areas as well as commercial and industrial
development dictated the boundaries of the proposed Urban Growth Area.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was felt that the area out Stratford Road to Harris Road
should be included as well as the area owned by Grant County Fire District 5 on Nelson Road.
There was also discussion concerning the exclusion of the Moses Pointe project and the Dune Lakes
Farms project based on population projections.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SOUTHGATE
ADDITION FINAL PLAT
SOUTHGATE ADDITION #2 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 July 16,
1998.
1.2 Proponent.United Builders 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 propertydescribed on the platis the propertysubmitted
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 owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The zoning is appropriate.
2.4 The final plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat.
2.5 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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 plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its 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.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning 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 COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on July 28,1998.
5.2 Proponent.United Builders is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final 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.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.
o7.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.
Dated: July 28,199fr
Richard H.Pearce,Mayor
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