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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 11,1997
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Wayne Rimple,Ron Covey, Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,Bob Chapman,
and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Dr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the October 14 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.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certifiedby the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, 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 November 11,1997 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$2,464,654.25.
GENERAL FUND $
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &RECREATION IMPROV
WATER/SEWER FUND
1996 BOND REDM FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 332,774.65
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 $7,258.17 for all funds.
^J GENERAL FUND $7,199.72 CENTRAL SERVICES 56.25
WATER/SEWER FUND 2.20 TOTAL $7,258.17
Claims Checks:Checks 14106 through 14410 issued on October 29,1997 were approved for payment
at the Council meeting held on November 11,1997 in the total amount of $247,692.25.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 31,1997 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 55455 through 55626 in
the amount of $270,903.40.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 31,1997 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 55627 through 55643 in
the amount of $9,036.62.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
Park and Recreation:Jerry Thaut,Park and Recreation Director,was presented with an Award of Merit
from the National Parks and Grounds Association for the picnic shelter constructed at Montlake Park.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Work -Police Carport: S. G. Morin &Sons has completed work on the Police/Justice Building
Carport Project.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.^J
32,502.56 SANITATION FUND 782,045.86
7,225.96 AIRPORT 27.22
6,918.70 UNEMPL COMP INS 6,833.09
180,000.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 10,670.76
74,265.97 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 154,178.47
820,000.00 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 13,097.73
37,924.92 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 6,110.83
77.53 TOTAL $2,464,654.25
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Agreement with Port -Industrial Wastewater Feasibility Study:Authorization was requested for the City /OS'O
Manager to execute an agreement with the Port of Moses Lake for the city to pay one third of the costs
for a feasibility and engineering study for an industrial wastewater treatment plant.
Samaritan Hospital Lease:Aleasewith Samaritan Hospital was presented.Theleaseis for useofspace //-3 /
at the Headquarters Fire Station and Fire Station #2.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Peninsula Force Main:A resolution was presented which accepts an /o/O/j
easement for a new sanitary sewer force main to be installed on Lakeside Drive.
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Resolutions -Inter-fund Loans:Three resolutions were presented which provide for inter-fund loans from
the Sanitation Fund to the Park and Recreation Improvement Fund, from the Water/Sewer Construction
Fund to the Capital Fund,and from the Water/Sewer Construction Fund to the Park and Recreation
Improvement Fund.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Dr.Covey,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
$P ORDINANCE -DNR/JONES ANNEXATION -ZONING -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
The property belonging to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Crawford
Jones located south of I-90 and to the east and west of Highway 17 has been annexed to the City of
Moses Lake,pending approval by the Grant County Boundary Review Board.It is the intent of DNR and
Crawford Jones to provide property for commercial and light industrial development.The Planning
Commission has recommended that the property be zoned Light Industrial. This zoning designation would
allow the city to guide the development of the area since all uses in the Light Industrial Zone are
conditional.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
The ordinance zoning certain property annexed to 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.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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A resolution waspresented which established theneed for thecity to have an increase in the property tax >*^
due to an increase in dispatching fees,an increase in electricity costs,an increase in costs for the Police
Department due to the decrease in federal grants, a potential loss of ISTEA money,and a negligible
increase in the sales tax.
The resolution increasing the City of Moses Lake's regulartax levy up to 106% was read by title only.
Dr.Covey suggested that the city investigate alternatives for having the Multi-Communications Center
doing the city's dispatching since that is a large increase.He also pointed out that it is difficult forthe City
of Moses Lake to operate on a residential tax base,which is mainly what the city has.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE -TAX LEVY -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which sets the tax levy for the city.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake, Washington for 1998 was read by title
only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
qjO ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1998 BUDGET -1ST READING >-v
The ordinance adopting the 1998 budget was presented.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the Cityof Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 1998 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a second reading
and a public hearing be set for November 25,1997,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
yj £'/ORDINANCE -PARKING ON SHARON -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which prohibits parking on the north side of Sharon Avenue adjacentto the
high school except for the loading and unloading of passengers.
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The ordinance amendingChapter10.12of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed with Mr.Chapman opposed.
ORDINANCE -VACATE KITTLESON ROAD -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which vacates the portion of Kittleson Road lying east of the Moses Lake
^J Travel Plaza 2nd Short Plat.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Kittleson Road was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -STREET IMPROVEMENTS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for reimbursement for both public and subdivider installed
street improvements and forthe reimbursement of the street improvements on the northeasterly 100'of
Battery Orchard Tract 64 on Wapato Drive.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Street Construction
or Improvement Reimbursement Chargers"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for reimbursement to the city for the construction ofthe 1997
Sewer and Water Line Project installed along Road L NE and Nelson Road.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
KERRY O'FARRELL MOTORS -SIGN IN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
Kerry O'Farrell Motors has requested permission to place a 35!4"x 52" incidental sign on city right-of-way
at 1140 S.Pioneer Way.The Planning Commission recommended that the request be approved provided
the sign is placed behind the sidewalk.
Gerry McFaul, City Engineer,stated that the request is to place the sign in the planter strip.
Dave Frederickson,Kerry O'Farrell Motors,presented pictures showing the sign in the planter strip. He
did not feel the sign would obstruct traffic and the sign would only be out during business hours.He
pointed out that there seems to be no problem with the flags that are placed adjacent to the street.
There was some discussion by the Council, which expressed concern about the placement of the sign in
the planter strip.
Action Taken: Dr.Covey moved that the request to use city right-of-way be granted provided the sign is
placed behind the sidewalk,seconded by Mr.Nichols.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that there is no sight problem with the sign being placed in the planter strip
because of the curve of Pioneer Way in this area but he was concerned about the size of the sign.
Dr.Covey stated that his concern was the possibility of the sign being knocked down into the street where
traffic is traveling at 40 mph.Placing the sign behind the sidewalk would reduce that risk.
The motion passed with Mr.Rimple opposed.
Mr.Rimple was concerned that the ordinance does not specify the size of an incidental sign.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that staff would look intothe matter of sign size and report back
to the Council.
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RUSSELL PRELIMINARY PLAT/VARIANCES
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary plat for a 2 lot major plat.The
proposed preliminary plat encompasses the Lake Bowl/El Papagayos facility and adjacent property.The
area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.The subdivision is served with city water and
sanitary sewer.
The following variances were requested:
1.Variance on the configuration of Lot 2 since the depth to width ratio is greater than 3:1
2.Variance for street and utility improvements on Kinder Road, which is a county road
3.Variance for construction of sidewalk on Stratford Road
4.Variance for construction of street and utilities on Highway 17
The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary plat be approved with the following
conditions:
1. No access to the property be allowed from Highway 17.
2.The variance for street,sidewalk, and utility improvements to Kinder Road be granted with the
stipulation that a covenant run with the land for installation of improvements at a later date.
3. The variance for sidewalk improvements on Stratford Road be granted with the stipulation that a
covenant run with the land for construction ofthe sidewalk when required by the city but no later than
10 years.
4.The variance on the configuration of Lot 2 be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Russell Preliminary Plat be approved with the following
conditions:
1. No access to the property be allowed from Highway 17./">
2. The variance for street, sidewalk, and utility improvements to Kinder Road be granted with the
stipulation that a covenant run with the land for installation of improvements at a later date.
3. The variance for sidewalk improvements on Stratford Road be granted with the stipulation that a
covenant runwith the land for construction of the sidewalk when required by the city but no laterthan
10 years.
4.The variance on the configuration of Lot 2 be granted,
and the Findings of Fact be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
^k KERRY O'FARRELL SIGN
Mr.Chapman pointed outthatthe ordinance states thatan incidental sign shall notexceed 4' inheightand
2'in width.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Kerry O'Farrell sign be required to meet the size limitations
set forth inthe ordinance of notgreaterthan 2*by 4', seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
,Q|^STREET BEAUTIFICATION -EAST BROADWAY ^
George Hill,Easy Home Furnishings,has proposed that he install the required landscaping on East
Broadway andthe city maintain it.If this proposal is approved by Council,theremay be other property
owners in the area who would request the same arrangement.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthecity hasestablished andmaintained landscaping on East
Broadway.Now adjacent property owners would like to install beautification andhavethe city maintain
it.He pointed outthattherewould beacosttothe city for thismaintenance anditcould eventually require
additional equipment and manpower.
Bob Fancher,property owner on East Broadway,stated thatthe landscaping is required of the property
owners by the Planning Commission through the site plan review.
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There was some discussion by the Council and it was suggested that a landscape pian be drafted for East
Broadway and that a city-wide landscaping plan be discussed.
It was recommended that the request from Mr.Hill be denied at the present time and the Council study
the issue of a landscaping plan for East Broadway.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request for the city to maintain landscaping on East Broadway
be denied,seconded by Dr. Covey,and passed unanimously.
The Council set Tuesday,December 2 as the date for a study session to discuss landscaping and
requested that the Park and Recreation Department be included.
AGREEMENT -SAMARITAN AMBULANCE
An agreement was presented which would allow the city Fire Department crews to provide assistance to
Samaritan Ambulance on priority one calls.
Consideration of this item was delayed until after the executive session.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city earned $75,411.16 in investment income in October
1997.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Building Activity Report for October 1997.
EASTERN WASHINGTON TRANSPORTATION FORUM
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,informed the Council that the Eastern Washington Transportation
Forum is being held on November 18 at Big Bend Community College Wallenstien Performing Arts Center.
It is a seminar for elected officials and he encouraged the Council to attend.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel matters and labor relations. The executive session was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and the regular
meeting was reconvened.
AGREEMENT -SAMARITAN AMBULANCE
An agreement was presented which would allow the city Fire Department crews to provide assistance to '/
Samaritan Ambulance on priority one calls.
There was some discussion by the City Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that consideration of the agreement be tabled until the fire fighters
discuss the issue with management,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE RUSSELL
PRELIMINARY PLAT
RUSSELL PRELIMINARY 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 October 16,
1997.
1.2 Proponent.Lake Bowl, Inc. 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. No negative comments from the public.
2.4 The zoning is appropriate.
2.5 The project is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of factthe Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested withthe 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 atthistime for the Planning Commission tomake a recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 It is inthe best interests and welfareof 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 Laketo the City Council of the Cityof Moses Lakethat
the Russell Preliminary Plat be approved with the following conditions:
1. No access to the property be allowed from Highway 17;
2. The variance for street,sidewalk,and utility improvements to Kinder Road be granted with
the stipulation that a covenant runwith the land for installation of improvements at a later
date;
3. The variance for sidewalk improvements on Stratford Road be granted with the stipulation
thata covenant run with the land for construction ofthe sidewalk when required by the city
but no later than 10 years.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on November 11,
1997.
5.2 Proponent. Lake Bowl,Inc.is the proponentof this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitteda preliminary plat for property legally describedupon
the plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe 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 evidencewas presented to 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 It is proper at 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.
Dated:November 11,1997
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