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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 14,1997
Council Present: Ron Covey,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Bob Chapman,and Richard Pearce Absent:
Daryl Jackson and Bill Reese
MINUTES:Mr.Chapman moved that the minutes of the December 23 and 31 meetings be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ii Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
^^^by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as requiredby 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 January 14,1997 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$487,796.41.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
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 $15,353.57 for all funds.
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GENERAL FUND
EQUIPMENT LEASES
1992 BOND FUND
WATER/SEWER LEASES
$77,253.75 SANITATION FUND 79,010.51
25,190.38 SELF-INSURANCE 2,356.72
6,276.69 CENTRAL SERVICES 18,937.48
11,171.40 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 151,032.87
20,455.35 M.L.YPTF 1,174.95
82,869.22 TOTAL $487,796.41
$195.55 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,519.63
601.01 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 10,470.45
2,100.00 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 77.03
389.90 TOTAL $15,353.57
Checks:Checks 11205 through 11311 issued on December 24,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 14,1997 in the total amount of $1,003,483.50.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 27,1996 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 50452 through 50712 in
the amount of $263,208.36.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 10,1997 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 50729 through 50891 in
the amount of $219,406.65.
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I.CITIZEN INPUT
BOY SCOUTS
Dave Lybbert,Assistant Scout Master of Troop 43,introduced the visiting Boy Scouts who are working on ""'
a communications merit badge.
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
NORTHLAND CABLE
Dawn Hill,Manager for Northland Cable,submitted a letteroutlining the ratechanges for cable service in
Moses Lake.
Karen Edwards, Nelson Road, stated that she is opposed to the increase in the cable rates and the fact
that the cable company is dropping C-Span 2.
Ms.Hill explained that C-Span 1 will remain buta random sampling showed that only 8%of the cable
customers watched C-Span 2.C-Span 2 will be dropped and replaced with the Arts and Entertainment
Channel and Northwest Cable News. Also, 8 additional channels will be added in March which will be a
separate tier.
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There was some discussion by the Council and it was suggested that another survey be taken in February
during the Senate hearings to see how many people would like C-Span 2.
PARKING
Shear Pleasure, 214 S. Cedar,requested that two hour parking be established in front of Shear Pleasure
at 214 S.Cedar.
Melba Janke stated that Shear Pleasure has been located at 214 S. Cedar forthe past 17 years and while
there has always been problems with parking, the problem has increased in the last year.Since there is
two hour parking on Third Avenue cars are parked all day in front of Shear Pleasure.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was determined that parkingshould be 2 hours on Cedar
from Broadway to Fourth.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that this request be considered when the parking ordinance
amendment is considered,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
(P UTILITY CONSTRUCTION -BLOCK STREET
Columbia Northwest Engineering requested the city participate inthe cost of constructing sewer and water
in Block Street from Penn Street to Third Avenue since the city's Fire Station Short Plat is located along
Block Street.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the city participate in the cost of constructing sewer and water
in Block Street and that a reimbursement schedule be set up,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed with
Mr.Pearce opposed to the city participating in improvements after construction.
STREET/WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION -PAXSON DRIVE
(l Columbia Northwest Engineering requested city participate inthe oversizing of the street and water line
for Valley View Short Plat located on Paxson Drive.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the city participate in the oversizing of the street and water line for
Valley View Short Plat located on Paxson Drive,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
CITY PROPERTY
Elmer Davis has requested the city sell him Lot25, Block 1,Gateway Estates Division 1, located on Harris
Road.The city would retain an easement for the entire lot to access the lift station.This lot is 10'wide
along Harris Road from Owens Road to the lift station.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the property was valued at $5,000 and was gifted
to the city.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe request to purchase city property be grantedand that the city
retain an easement and the grantee pay all recording and legal fees,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed
unanimously.
\j WATER SERVICE -NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS
National Frozen Foods has requested water service from the city fortheir facility located northofWheeler
Road and east of Road N.
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering,representing the project,stated that this would be a stand by water
system in the event the existing well was down for any period of time. He explained what would be
needed by National Frozen Foods.
Mr.Pearce wanted to know how long the city would be providing water to National Frozen Foods iftheir
well goes down since they would be using between 500,000 and 1,000,000 gallons perday.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthatthe city has sufficient capacity for the requested
2"line and for the 6"line an agreement would be drafted which would statethatthe city will only supply
water to the 6" line for 3 or 4 days per year.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that water service be provided to National Frozen Foods with the
stipulation that an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement be signed,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONE CHANGE - 2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING ,^1190
An ordinance was presented which changes the Municipal Airport from a Light Industrial Zone to the
Municipal Airport Zone.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
(i Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and
^""^passed unanimously.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second readingof the ordinance be adopted and the Findings
of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONE -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which amends the Municipal Airport Zone to allow cargo containers for
storage purposes at the Municipal Airport as a conditional use. The cargo container used for storage
would be no more than 10% of the gross floorarea of an adjoining building.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.35 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Municipal Airport
Zone"was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Karen Edwards,Nelson Road,wanted to know what would be stored in these containers.
Mr.Pearce stated that in most cases they would be storing dry goods or perhaps chemicals which will
have to be stored according to regulations.
Action Taken:Mr. Nichols moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
unanimously.
"""Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
K^J Covey,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ZONE -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which amends the Planned Development District Zone in order to provide
better direction with regard to the requirements of a planned unit development.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.67 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Planned Development
District Zone"was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the public hearing be continued to the next scheduled Council
meeting,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
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An ordinance was presented which amends the parking regulations to extend the 2 hour parking restriction
on Third Avenue to Ivy Street.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that ifCouncil wishes, the request fortwo hour parking on Cedar
Street could be added to this ordinance.
\^J The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 ofthe Moses lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the ordinancebe amended to includetwo hour parking on both sides
of Cedar Street from Broadwayto Fourth,and the first readingof the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -R-1 ZONE -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented whichwould allow the issuance of a building permit for platted lots that are
non-conforming in area, width, minimum building setback line,and depth.
The ordinance amending chapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-1,Single Family
Residential"was read by title only.
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Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,explained the problem staff has with the issuance of building permits on
lots that are non-conforming.
There was considerable discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance be
amended to include 80% or be not less than 5,000 square feet,whichever is greater, and the R-2 and R-3
zones also be amended.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the firstreading of the ordinance be amended by adding "not less
than 5,000 square feet,whichever is greater"and a second reading and public hearing beset for January ^.^
28, seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.l)
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT EASEMENT -PORT OF MOSES LAKE
A resolution was presented which accepts an easement for municipal purposes to serve the Grant County
Airport Traffic Control Tower.
The resolution accepting an easement to the City of Moses Lake from Grant County Port District#10, the
Port of Moses Lake,was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
,"/1997 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS
Staff requested authorizationto call forbids forthe signal lights at Central and Valley, Centraland Grape,
and Valley and Grape.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
VEHICLES
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for 3 small pickups and a 1-ton cab and chassis.^-^
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Dr.Covey, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DARE AGREEMENT -WARDEN
Authorization was requested forthe City Manager to sign an agreement with the Warden School District
to provide the DARE program for the 1996-97 school year.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the City Managerbe authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
ACCEPT GRANT -UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the grant agreement for the Universal Hiring
grant awarded to the city by the Department of Justice.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the grant is for three years with the city's share
increasing each year.If,afterthree years, the city does not have the funds to keep the employee, the
position will be eliminated.
There was some discussion by the Council on the need for additional police officers and whether or not
the city will have the funds to keep them on when the grant funds run out.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the grant documents,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the December1996 building activity report.
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Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city received $96,627.53 in interest income for
December 1996.
COUNCIL MEETING -CHANGE OF DATE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Kim Hemphill requested a public hearingtomovea building.
The Mayor set a special meeting for January 21 to consider the request and suggested that the regular
meeting also be changed to January 21. He pointed out that bills would not be ready for the meeting of
the 21st so the Council may wish to hold a meeting on the 28th to pay the bills. He mentioned out that
the Mayor may call a special meeting but the Council has to reschedule a regular meeting.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus to have a special meeting on
January 21 and keep the regular meeting on January 28.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m
ATTEST:
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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 ZONE CHANGE FOR ) NO. ZC 96-4
THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT )
) FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
)AND DECISION
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1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on December
12,1996.
1.2 Proponent The City of Moses Lake is the proponent of this zone change.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has requested a zone change of property legally described as
follows from Light Industrial to the Municipal Airport Zone:
Lot 2,Municipal Tract #12
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the zone change.
B.Lack of 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 The zone change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zone change is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare.
2.5 The zone change is conducive to the use of the property.
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 ofthe proponent is properly beforethe Commission forits recommen
dation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
rezone request.
3.5 It is 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 of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake that
the request for a rezone of this property be granted.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the City Council on January
14,1997.
5.2 Proponent.The City of Moses Lake is the proponent of this rezone.
5.3 Purpose.The City Council considered the request for a rezone.
5.4 Evidence.The City Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The application of the proponent for the rezone.
B.The history of the property.
C.Comments from the public.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL O
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 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 Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision
on a proposed change in zoning.
7.2 The rezone request of the proponent 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 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 grants the zone change request.
Dated:January 14,1997
R.Wayne Rimple,\rJefyity 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 ZONE CHANGE FOR ) NO. ZC 96-4
THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT )
)FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
)AND DECISION
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1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on December
12,1996.
1.2 Proponent. The City of Moses Lake is the proponent of this zone change.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has requested a zone change of property legally described as
follows from Light Industrial to the Municipal Airport Zone:
Lot 2,Municipal Tract #12
1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the zone change.
B.Lack of 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 The zone change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zone change is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare.
2.5 The zone change is conducive to the use of the property.
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 for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
rezone request.
3.5 It is 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 of the
Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake totheCity Council ofthe City of Moses Lake that
the request for a rezone of this property be granted.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the City Council on January
14,1997.
5.2 Proponent.The City of Moses Lake is the proponent of this rezone.
5.3 Purpose.The City Council considered the request for a rezone.
5.4 Evidence.The City Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The application of the proponent for the rezone.
B.The history of the property.
C.Comments from the public.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.'f~*)
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 OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the City 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 proposed change in zoning.
7.2 The rezone request of the proponent 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 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 grants the zone change request.
Dated:January 14,1997
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