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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 28,1998
Council Present: Richard Pearce, Ron Covey,Daryl Jackson,Wayne Rimple,Lee Blackwell, Grant
Nichols,and Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the April 14 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^J Action Taken:Dr.Covey movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Jackson,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recordedon 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 April 28, 1998 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$487,264.29.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
1996 BOND REDEMPTION FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WATER/SEWER LEASES
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 $207.67 for all funds.
$74,932.04 STATE WATER POL D/S 40,602.09
24,010.80 SANITATION FUND 28,245.48
18,458.11 AIRPORT 9.00
6.43 SELF INSURANCE 131,546.28
45,514.02 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,171.39
18,013.28 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 37,275.66
75.78 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 35,514.64
18,445.17 M. L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 596.67
1,847.45 TOTAL $487,264.29
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GENERAL $166.15 CENTRAL SERVICES 2.70
STREET IMPROVEMENT 2.95 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 11.06
WATER/SEWER FUND 24.81 TOTAL $207.67
Claims Checks:Checks 21553 through 21776 issued on April 15,1998 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on April 28,1998 in the total amount of $1,187,419.96.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 17, 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 61927 through62104 in
the amount of $293,324.70.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Retreat Minutes:Minutes ofthe Council/staff retreat were presented for approval./^t/a
Desertpoint Preliminary Plat:The Desertpoint Preliminary Major Plat was presented.The Council setMay /aja,
12 as the date to consider the preliminary plat.^
ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Chapman,
and passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
CURB AND RAMP PROJECT
Staff recommended that the bid forthe 1998 Curb and Ramp Project be awarded to Chris'Excavation.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the 1998 Curb and Ramp Project be awarded to Chris'Excavation
in the amount of $90,611.65,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
MOWER
Staff recommended that the bid for the high capacity rotary mower be awarded to Western Equipment./^/7
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bid for the high capacity rotary mower be awarded to Western
Equipment in the amount of $59,997.66,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
jO^ls JAPAN AIRLINES DONATION
Hideyuki Motomura,Administration Director,and Akira Nakagawa,Senior Director,Japan Air Lines,
presented the city with a check in the amount of $2,000.
REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY - SIGN/BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
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Brenda Casey requested permission to place a sign on city right-of-way at 1515 West Broadway between i)
the existing signs ofthe Eagles Lodge and Bill's Body Shop and also requested permission to build on
unplatted property.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item beremoved from the table,seconded by Dr.Covey,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Casey stated that the sign will be about 14'high on a pole and will be oriented into the parking lot.
The pole is approximately 1'into the city right-of-way butthe sign would not extendoverthe sidewalk.
The sign will be professionally done.
Dr.Covey pointed outthat this is also a request to build on unplatted property.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that thesign be allowed tobe placed in city right-of-way as proposed,
seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that Brenda Casey be allowed to build on unplatted property,
seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
SO PORT OF MOSES LAKE -INDUSTRIAL WWTP - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
The Port of Moses Lake is preparing to proceed with the final design oftheir wastewater treatment facility.
Because the financing package is not yet secured and because the Port wishes to proceed with the
project,they are requesting anamendment tothe previously signed inter-local agreement inordertoshare
the cost of final engineering forthe project.
Al Anderson,Industrial Development Manager,Portof Moses Lake, stated that tasks 1, 2 and 3 are nearly
complete and the Port is ready to begin on tasks 4 and 5. The request is to amend the agreement to
include sharing of costs on a 1/3 basis for tasks 4 and 5, only if the work is not funded. The Port fully
expects this work to be funded so the request is just a contingency measure.The Port has received a
CERB loan and the Port's financial advisor has indicated that this is a good project for revenue bonding.
He explained where the Port is in the industrial wastewater treatment plant process.
There was some discussion by the Council on this request for additional funding for this project.
Mr.Anderson suggested that,because of the concerns expressed by the Council, that the City Council
members meet with the Port Commissioners to discuss this project.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be tabled,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
unanimously.
Mr.Jackson and Dr.Covey volunteered to meet with the Port Commissioners,Port Finance Officer, and
Port's bond counsel.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
,W ORDINANCE -AMEND STREET NAMES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which changes Barbara Street to Barbara Avenue for its entire length and
Dorothy Street to Roberta Street.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Addresses and Street
Names"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -MOSES LAKE LIONESS CLUB
A resolution was presented which accepts $2,500 from the Moses Lake Lioness Club.The funds are to
be used to purchase playground equipment at McCosh Park.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,500 from the Moses Lake Lioness Club was read by title
only.
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Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -PAUL LAUZIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
A resolution was presented which accepts $2,500 from the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation.The funds
are a gift to the Museum and Art Center to be used for an exhibit depicting the livestock industry in the
Columbia Basin prior to 1950.
K^)The resolution accepting acashdonation of $2,500 from the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation 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
FUEL PROCUREMENT CONTRACT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a three year contract to purchase fuel on the vendor's site.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK SOUTH FINAL PLAT
The Broadway Business Park South Plat has been completed by Maiers Development.This plat is located
along East Broadway northeast of Block Street.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the final plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments of
the City Engineer be addressed and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and
passed unanimously.
KJ LARSON PLAYFIELD FINAL PLAT
The final plat for the Larson Playfield was submitted by the city.The plat is in the peninsula area off of
West Broadway and includes the Larson Playfield and the satellite fire station.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the final plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments of
the City Engineer be addressed and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr. Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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PAY N PAK -HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
Pay n Pak has requested a handicapped parking space on Fifth Avenue.Pay n Pak is located in a C-2
Zone which requires off-street parking.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that Pay n Pak does have off-street parking but they
are using it for flowers,shrubs,etc.The city has talked to Pay n Pak about clearing it out to use it for off-
street parking.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that a C-2 Zone requires businesses
to provide off-street parking, including handicapped spaces.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the request for a handicapped parking space on Fifth Avenue
as requested by Pay n Pak be denied,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney,stated that the city had received a request to place a manufactured
home at the Municipal Airport by Northwest Medstar to be used as a base for the medical helicopter in
affiliation with the hospital. He pointed out that there is currently a moratorium on building at the Municipal
Airport due to lack of water. The city has now installed water at the Municipal Airport and the Council
could remove the moratorium.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed out that the water system has been constructed but
the binding site plan forthe Municipal Airport has not yet been approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the building moratorium at the Municipal Airport be removed upon
acceptance of the water system,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
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X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
MULTI-AGENCY COMMUNICATION -RADIO INTERFERENCE
Mr.Chapman wanted to know if the radio interference on the MACC system affects the police or fire
departments.
Fred Haynes,Police Chief,stated that the radio frequencies have been changed and the MACC is
updating itsequipment. The Police Department isalso updating its radios and hopefully this will eliminate
the problems.
LEGAL COSTS
Dr.Covey brought up the fact that the city had requested reimbursement from the county for costs
expended bythe city in the Loukitis case.He mentioned thatanagreementwas reached with the county
that the city would be reimbursed $1,246.79 but that the city has not yet received those funds. He
requested that the city attempt to resolve this issue.
Dr.Covey also mentioned that the county had refused to extradite a defendant from California because
the City Manager had refused to pay extradition costs.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney, stated that it is the county's responsibility to provide for extradition of
defendants.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
3 INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $94,040.33 in investment income for the month of March 1998.
tl R-4.RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Mr.Pearce stated that the R-4,Residential Zone was submitted for Council information at this time.He /~\
mentioned that staff has indicated there are changes that need to be made in this document before it is
considered by the Council.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session at 8:45 p.m.
to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE f**2P-ff
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE BROADWAY
BUSINESS PARK SOUTH FINAL PLAT
BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK SOUTH
FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
^J 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 property described on the plat is 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 owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.3 The plat is in the best interests of the public.
2.4 The plat is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 The zoning is appropriate.
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 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 final 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 April 28,1998.
5.2 Proponent.Maiers Development is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a preliminary platforpropertylegallydescribed upon
the plat.Citystaff has confirmedthe property described on the platis 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 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: April 28,1998
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Richard R.Pearce,Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE ^-Zff-?<?
jCITYOF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE LARSON
PLAYFIELD FINAL PLAT
LARSON PLAYFIELD FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
[^J 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. The City of Moses Lake is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a plat for propertywhich is legally described upon
the plat.City staff has confirmed the property describedon 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 makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned Public.
2.3 The zoning is appropriate.
2.4 The plat conforms with the preliminary plat.
2.5 The plat is in the public interest.
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 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 April 28,1998.
5.2 Proponent.The City of Moses Lake 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.
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5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
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.•-n
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of factthe Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lakeis 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 thistime 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: April 28,1998
Richard R.Pearce,Mayor
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