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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
March 10,1998
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 February 24 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Blackwell, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^_J Action Taken:Dr.Jackson moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Nichols,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 Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich 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 March 10,1998 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$410,999.67.
1994 BOND FUND 58.53
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 50,541.40
SANITATION FUND 86,664.94
AIRPORT 27.22
CENTRAL SERVICES 18,016.30
EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 18,868.38
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 9,100.11
FIREMENS PENSION 461.89
WATER/SEWER FUND 32,470.88 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 2,818.47
TOTAL $410,999.67
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
v-^are approved in the amount of $12,471.13 for all funds.
WATER/SEWER LEASES 354.29
SANITATION FUND 12.64
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,153.81
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATIONS 5,843.26
BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 5,843.26
TOTAL $12,471.13
Claims Checks:Checks 21150 through 21273 issued on February 25,1998 were approved for payment
at the Council meeting held on March 10,1998 in the total amount of $312,890.14.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 27,1998 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 61361 through 61377 in
the amount of $9,646.13.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 6,1998 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 61378 through 61550 in
the amount of $227,525.32.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
Finance Department:Ron Cone,new Finance Director,was presented to the City Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
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GENERAL FUND $76,558.25
STREET 5,970.89
STREET REPAIR &RECON 201.52
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION 60.78
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 79.28
1998 REFUNDING GOB 100.88
STREET IMPROVEMENT 108,802.72
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 197.24
GENERAL $2,201.77
STREET 30.49
EQUIPMENT LEASES 2,057.48
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 415.40
WATER/SEWER FUND 390.34
Accept Work -Tennis Court Lighting:Rainbow Electric has completed the work on the Tennis Court
Lighting Project. The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Accept Work -Knolls Vista/Larson Water Main Intertie Project:R.M.Shearer has completed the work on //&&
the Knolls Vista Larson Water Main Intertie Project.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien
period entered into.
Soft Drink Contract -Parks and Recreation Dept:Staff requested authorization from Council to enter into
an agreement with Weinstein Beverage Company and Pepsi Cola to provide soft drink products and
services to the Parks and Recreation Department.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 March 10,1998
*fl Resolution -Checks:Aresolution was presented which authorizes those employees to sign checks on
behalf of the city.
Action Taken:Mr. Nichols moved that the ConsentAgenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
/M998 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff recommended that the bid for the 1998 Crack Seal Project be awarded to Morrill Asphalt Paving Co.
in the amount of $54,828.80.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the bid be awarded to Morrill Asphalt Paving Co., and staffwas
directed to spend up to the Engineer's estimate of $75,000,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
PICKUPS
The bids for two pickups were presented to Council.
There was some discussion by the Council on the fact the bid from the local vendors are higher than the
state bid but the state bid cannot deliver a 1998 model as they are obligated to supply a 1999 model. It
was also pointed out that James Chevrolet cannot guarantee delivery of either pickup within the specified
date.
Action Taken:Mr. Rimple moved that the bid from James Chevrolet not be excepted due to the
irregularities in the bid,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr. Rimple moved that bid irregularities be waived and the bid be awarded to Moses Lake
Ford,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (***)
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1998 BUDGET -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented with amended 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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Blackwell,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER/SEWER RATES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the water and sewer rates for the City of Moses Lake.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Rates"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
r\{p HAYDEN CAMPUS SECOND ADDITION FINAL PLAT ^
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary plat for a 38 lot major plat
located off of Nelson Road.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the final plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments
ofthe City Engineer be addressed,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,and
passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DAVIS ANNEXATION n
Elmer Davis has submitted a Notice of Intentto Commence Annexation Proceedings forapproximately 35
acres of property located near the intersection of Patton Boulevard and Harris Road.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that this annexation has been requested by the property owner and not the city.
K^J Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained that the Davis annexation request is immediately
adjacent to the Pac West annexation which is now in the process.
Mr.Chapman pointedout that the Gateway Estates development would be an island of county jurisdiction
surrounded by propertywithin the city's limits if these annexations are completed. He felt that Gateway
Estates should be included in the annexation process.
The Council discussed the possibility of including additional property into the annexation, specifically
Gateway Estates and Patton Park.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Notice of Intent be receipted and it be forwarded to the
Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
Staff was directed to contact the owners of Patton Parkto see if they would interested in joining in the
annexation and also hold an informational meeting for the Gateway JEstates residents to discuss the pros
and cons of annexation.
X.PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME ^P-C
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city has received $256,560.48 in sales tax and nor ^
\-J $4,832.41 transient rental income.'
The regular meeting was recessed at 8 p.m. and the Council met in executive session to discuss
personnel and litigation matters. The executive session was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. and the regular
meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Leroy Allison, Grant County Commissioner,gave the Council some background on the county's efforts to
meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act.The county is now suggesting that a Memo of
Understanding be executed by both the cities of Grant County and Grant County.This document would
be the first step in developing inter-local agreements for the IUGA.
There was considerable discussion on this issue and some minor changes were made in the submitted
Memo of Understanding.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the agreement be amended as follows and the City Manager and
Mayor be authorized to sign the amended agreement,
Whereas #1 -change at to until
Whereas #2 -strike interim from second sentence
Whereas #5 -strike interim from third line
Section #10 -strike interim from last sentence
seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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IN THE MATTER OF THE HAYDEN CAMPUS ) HAYDEN CAMPUS 2ND ADDITION FINAL PLAT
SECOND ADDITION MAJOR PLAT )
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) 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 February
26,1998.
1.2 Proponent.Hayden Enterprises 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 R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
2.4 The final plat conforms to the preliminary plat.
2.5 The plat is consistent with existing development.
2.6 The plat is in the public interest.
2.7 Mitigation has been required for the traffic signal at Nelson Road and Highway 17.
2.8 Bonds have been submitted for construction of the remaining requirements.
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 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 ofthe 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 March 10,1998.
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5.2 Proponent. Hayden Enterprises 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.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
D.Comments from the public.
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 andapproves the final plat with the stipulation thatthe commentsofthe City Engineer f*^
be addressed.
Dated:March 10,1998
Richard H.Pearce,Mayor
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