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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 12,1998
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 April 28 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^J Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Blackwell,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as 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 list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of May 12, 1998 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$458,319.46.
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AIRPORT 404.17GENERALFUND$32,007.97
STREET
STREET REPAIR/RECON
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 5,413.55
SANITATION FUND
12,719.12 UNEMPL COMP INSURANCE 11,224.49
31,635.42 SELF INSURANCE 1,393.27
185,754.01 CENTRAL SERVICES 9,224.03
2,143.23 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 20,593.44
30,216.59 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 18,577.19
5,413.55 M.L.YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 3,424.54
93,588.44 TOTAL $458,319.46
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 have
been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $13,672.39 for all funds.
GENERAL $10,215.06 AIRPORT 300.00
STREET 17.30 CENTRAL SERVICES 7.24
STREET IMPROVEMENT 135.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 394.05
WATER/SEWER FUND 2,302.49 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 301.25
TOTAL $13,672.39
ClaimsChecks: Checks 21553 through 21776 issued on April 15,1998 were approved for paymentatthe
Council meeting held on April 28,1998 in the total amount of $1,187,419.96.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 30, 1998 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 62105 through 62120 in
the amount of $9,398.88.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 1,1998 having been approvedpursuantto the rule ofthe City Council
set forth inMoses LakeMunicipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 62121 through 62303 inthe amount
of"$234,102.69.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring May 15 and 16,1998 as the date for the annual sale of Buddy Poppies bythe
Veterans of Foreign Wars was read by title only.
The proclamation declaring May 17-23,1998as National Public Works Week was read by title only.
PRESENTATION
The Washington Recreation Park Association Outstanding Organizational Award was presented to the
Columbia Basin Girls Softball Association and the Moses Lake Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints for theirinvolvementinthe use of self help funds for the construction of Larson Playfield
Restroom and MontlakeParkPicnicShelter. The restroom was constructed in 1995 and the picnic shelter
in 1996. This awardwas given because of a nomination by the city's Parks and Recreation Department
to the Washington Recreation Park Association.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
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II.PRESENTATIONS
Community Development Division:Lee Creiglow,new Building Official,was presented to the Council.
Finance Department:Roxanne Reindl,new Accountant, was presented to the Council.
Engineering Division:Shawn Robnett, new Design Engineer, was presented to the Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
/OVfa Resolution -Accept Donation -Japan Airlines:A resolution was presented which accepts a $2,000
donation from Japan Airlines to be used inthe Parksand Recreation Department.
/OY&Resolution -Accept Donation -John Lucero:Aresolution was presented which accepts fencing materials
with an approximate value of $1,265 from John Lucero.The materials are to be used in the Parks and
Recreation Department.
/£5/3 Resolution -Accept Easement-Longview School:Aresolution was presented which accepts an easement
for municipal purposes from the Moses LakeSchool District for Longview School.
//3h?v Resolution -Petty Cash -Parks and Recreation Department:Aresolution was presented which places
all the petty cash accounts in the Parks and Recreation Department under one fund and also increases
the AquaticCenterConcession Stand Petty Cash Fund to $100and establishes a pettycash fund for the
concession stand at the Grape Drive Ballfields.
ActionTaken:Mr.Nichols moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
\\[pj,WELL ABANDONMENT
)/ /-Staff recommended that the bid for the abandonment of Wells 1,5, and 32 be awarded to H & N Electric,
Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bid for the abandonment ofWells 1, 5,and 32 be awarded to
H & N Electric in the amount of $58,305.66,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -SPRING FESTIVAL
The Spring Festival Committee has requested the use of Dogwood Street and the tennis court parkinglots
forthe carnivalas partof the Spring Festival.Dogwood Street would need to be closed fromThird Avenue
to A Street from Tuesday,May 19 through Monday, May 25.Fourth Avenue was also requested to be
closed from Dogwood to Cedar for the bed races,go carts,etc.
Al McFadin,representing the Spring Festival,stated Dogwood Street would not be closed between Third
and Fourth Streets.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the request be granted as revised,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
uq P ORDINANCE -CASCADE VALLEY WATER DISTRICT #8 FRANCHISE -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which grants a franchise to Cascade Valley Water District #8 to installa water
main and appurtenances in the portion ofValley Road being reconstructed.
The ordinance granting to Cascade Valley Water District #8 the right and franchise to use and occupy
designated streets,alleys,and other public places and ways of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,to
construct,maintain, repair,renew and operate a water distribution system within and through certain
portions of the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
,3 b'/)RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -CASEY
A resolution was presented which allows Brenda Casey to build on unplatted property,Tax #1171,owned
by the Eagles Aerie #2622 located at 1515 W. Broadway.The request was to place a sign on this
property.
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The resolution allowing Brenda Caseyto build on unplatted property ownedbythe Eagles Aerie #2622was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
,, ORDINANCE - UNITED BUILDERS ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING ^^
An ordinance was presented which provides for a zone change requested by United Builders from R-2,'
Single Family and Two Family Residential, to R-3,Multi-family Residential, forLots 1 - 3, Block6, Larson
Plat.The Planning Commission recommended that the request be denied.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Codewas read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimplemoved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be denied andthe Findings of Fact
be accepted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
DESERTPOINT PRELIMINARY MAJOR PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary platfora two (2) lotmajor plat.
The proposed preliminary platis an extension of the Desertpoint Short Plat(s)1 and 2 inthe vicinity ofthe
Kittleson Road/SR-17 area. As part of the proposed plat,the proponent has submitted the following
subdivision variances:
1. A variance to the minimum lot width to depth ratio.
2. A variance to the maximum length of a block within a subdivision.
3. A variance to the requirement to construct street and utility improvements forthe new arterial street.
A covenant will be provided for those improvements at a later date.
K^J 4.Avariance to the requirement toconstruct a cul-de-sac at the end ofMaiers Road.The developers
are proposing to construct a temporary cul-de-sac and provide a covenant for the permanent
construction of the cul-de-sac within five years.
The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary plat and variances be approved with the
stipulation that the comments of the City Engineer be addressed.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe preliminary plat and variances be approved with the stipulation
that the comments of the City Engineer be addressed,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded
by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
RUSSELL PLAT -DRIVEWAY VARIANCE
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,stated that the existing driveways were discussed by the ^^^
city's Engineering Division during the final review of the Russell Plat.As a result of that discussion the .iflX
property owner is requesting a variance to allow the existing driveways on Stratford Road and Kinder Road '
to remain as is.The driveway on Stratford Road is next to the lot line and the driveway on Kinder is 8'
from the lot line. He pointed out that there is a covenant on the face of the plat requiring review of the
driveways at the time development takes place on Lot 2.
There was some discussion by the Council.
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the driveway variances be granted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,
and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PAY N PAK -PARKING
Pay n Pak has requested a suspension of the off-street parking requirements due to an increase of
inventory of plants and nursery goods which are stored in the stores off-street parking area.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that this is a zoning issue and should properly be
considered by the Hearings Examiner but the proponent wished the Council to consider it.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that in order to approve this request the ordinance would
have to be amended.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request be denied,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
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REQUEST TO USE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY - R & M AUTO SALES
Richard Hofstetter,R & M Auto Sales,requested permission to replace an existing sign that projects about
2Yt into the city's right-of-way with a new sign that will project about 2' into the city's right-of-way. The
new sign will be attached to the existing pole.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the request be granted,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
unanimously.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
With the concurrence of Council,Mr.Pearce reappointed Tiena Anderson to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Mr.Pearce stated that there will be a fly-in breakfast at the Municipal Airport on Saturday,May 16,1998.
MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Mr.Pearce stated that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will take place on June 1 and invited all Council
members to attend.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
QUARTERLY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the first quarter financial report for 1998.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
The Building Activity Report for April 1998 was presented.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $94,724.00 in investment income for the month of April 1998.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that the city received $216,865.84 in sales tax and $14,979.38
transient rental income for April 1998.
SISTER CITY
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,siated that he had a good trip to Japan and met a number of people.
He mentioned that in Yonezawa there is a statute on Moses Lake Boulevard,donated by Mr.Seino.which
commemorates the sister city relationship with Moses Lake.Mr.Seino has offered to pay half the cost
of a similar statute if Moses Lake was interested in acquiring one. He distributed some pictures of the
statute,which costs about $5,000.The base would be separate.
There was some discussion by the Council and concern was expressed over spending funds on a statue
that couid be spent on the ballfields or other amenities that could be used by the citizens of Moses Lake.
YONEZAWA BOULEVARD
Mr.Jackson mentioned that the city has been discussing a street between Highway 17 and Division Street
and wanted the Council to consider naming this proposed street Yonezawa Boulevard. If that is
considered,the existing Yonezawa Boulevard, which goes no where at the present time, would need to
be renamed.
GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS -NEW NAMES
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed information on proposed names for the Grape Drive
Ballfields and the guidelines the city has adopted for the naming of parks and other recreational facilities.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE S-/Z~7<P
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE DESERTPOINT
PRELIMINARY PLAT
DESERTPOINT PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
O1 1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on April 16,
1998.
1.2 Proponent. Maiers Development 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 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 C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.3 The plat is in the public interest.
2.4 The zoning is appropriate.
2.5 The final plat conforms 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 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 Itis properat this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 Itis in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to platthe propertyas 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 Cityof Moses Lake to the CityCouncilof the Cityof 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 May 12,1998.
5.2 Proponent. Maiers Development is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat forproperty 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 presentedto the City Council.The City Council adoptsthose 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 of the 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 properat this time for the City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary plat.
Richard H.Pearce,Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OFTHE S-/a~?g
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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IN THE MATTER OF THE UNITED BUILDERS ) NO. ZC 98-4
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST )
) FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
)AND DECISION
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K^J 1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on April 30,
1998.
1.2 Proponent. United Builders of Washington,Inc. is the proponent of this zone change.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has requested a zone change of property legally described as
follows from
Lots 1 - 3,Block 6,Larson Plat
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 platted.
2.3 There was strong opposition from the surrounding property owners.
2.4 The zone change is not in the public's interest or welfare.
2.5 The zone change would not be harmonious with current uses.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the 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
recommend 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 forits recommen
dation.
3.3 It is proper at this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
rezone request.
3.5 It is not in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to rezone 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 ofthe
Planning Commissionofthe City of Moses Laketothe City Council ofthe Cityof Moses Lakethat
the request for a rezone of this property be denied.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meetingwas held upon proper noticebeforethe City Council on May 12,
1998.
5.2 Proponent.United Builders is the proponent of this rezone.
5.3 Purpose. The City Council considered the request fora rezone.
5.4 Evidence.The City Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A. The application of the proponent forthe rezone.
B. The history of the property.
C.Comments from the public.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No further evidence was presented tothe City Council.The City Council adopts those findings
of fact made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the City Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lakeisvested with the authority to make a decision
on a proposed change in zoning.
7.2 The rezone request of the proponentis properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at thistime for the City Council to make a decision on this rezone request.
8.DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and denies the zone change request.
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