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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
November 26,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson, Ron Covey, Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols,Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,
and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Chapman moved that the minutes ofthe November 12 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^j Action Taken:Mr.Rimple 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 RCW42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursementclaims certified as required by RCW42.24.090, 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 November 26, 1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$271,757.31.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
EQUIPMENT LEASES
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
MONROE STREET ULID 6
$88,183.56 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,347.47
21,357.64 SANITATION FUND 7,081.49
16,048.07 AIRPORT 108.00
178.73 UNEMPL COMP INS 375.00
1,634.02 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,286.68
42,924.45 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 25,877.40
43,347.35 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 5,569.75
M.L.YPTF 437.70
TOTAL $271,757.31
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 $260,364.60 for all funds.
X\J GENERAL FUND $113.86 CENTRAL SERVICES 9.06
CAPITAL 50.00 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 229,044.51
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 31,147.17 TOTAL $260,364.60
Checks:Checks 10700 through 10931 issued on November 13,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on November 26,1996 in the total amount of $1,364,725.33.
Payroll:The payroll issued on November 15,1996 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 50000 through 50166 in
the amount of $215,277.61.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Abandon Easement -Patton Boulevard:Midway Beverage has requested the city abandon a portion of
the sewer easement and main adjacent to Patton Boulevard so that Midway Beverage can expand their
building.The city's ownership will start at the newly constructed manhole.
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Resolution - Accept Quit Claim Deed - Wapato Drive:A resolution was presented which accepts the /.')'/1)
northwesterly 10'of a portion of Battery Orchard Tract 56 from Boyden,Robinettt &Associates .
Village Park #2 Preliminary Major Plat:The Council should set December10as the dateto consider the //£(*
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
STREET CLOSURE -YOUTH DYNAMICS //ScQ
Youth Dynamics requested the closure of Third Avenue from Division to Alder on the first Thursday of
every month between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for major competitions and student rallies outside their
office at 106 E.Third.
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Mark Evans,Moses Lake Area Director,Youth Dynamics,explained what Youth Dynamics would involve
and the type of activities they sponsor.
Dr.Covey suggested that the city's parking lot may be able to meet the needs of Youth Dynamics rather
than closing the street once a month.
Mr.Evans stated that having it in front of the office would be more convenient as the activities will take
place both in the street and in the building.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the Sea-First Bank parking lot is directly across the street and if it could be
used that would eliminate the need to close the street.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was determined to take the request under advisement.
0 ORDINANCE -ADOPT 1997 BUDGET -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which sets the budget for the city for 1997.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for the year of 1997 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.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -ADJUST CORPORATE BOUNDARIES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which adjusts the corporate boundaries by disincorporating that portion of
Nelson Road inside the city limits and incorporating thewest60*of Lot 11,Wiser Commercial Park into (^*)
the city's limits.
The ordinance adjusting corporate boundaries of the municipality pursuant to RCW35A.21.210 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Pearce, and passed with Dr.Covey opposed as he did not feel leaving Nelson Road inthe county was
in the best interests of the citizens of Moses Lake.
7 ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which prohibits parking except for legally designated handicapped vehicles
incertain designated areas of Ash Street and Division.The changes inthe handicapped areas are a result
of changing Ash and Division to two way streets.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 10.12of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved thatthe second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Dr.
Covey, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1996 BUDGET -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1996 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1996 budgetfor the City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE -1ST READING
An ordinance was presened which amends the Light Industrial Zone to provide for an increase in the
amountof container storage allowed pergross floor areaof an associated building.Currently the amount
of container storage is limited to 3% of the gross floor area of the associated building.The proposed
change allows container storageto be 10%of the gross floor area of an associated building.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,explained the background ofthe limitation ofthe 3%of gross
floorarea allowed for container storage.
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Mr.Reese was not in favor of changing the amount inthe Light Industrial Zone to 10%.
Mr.Pearcestated thatthe Airport Commission had considered this butwas underthe impression thatthe
Municipal Airport was in an Airport Zone.WhenTom Dent inquired about installing a storage container,
he was informed thatthe Municipal Airport is still zoned Light Industrial,even thoughthe city does have
an Airport Zone.He stated that hewas not in favor of changing the Light Industrial Zone.He requested
that the Municipal Airport be changed to the Municipal Airport zone.
Mr.Chapman was not in favor of changingthe Light Industrial zone.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.42 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "L-l,Light Industrial
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be denied,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
1997 WATER/SEWER PROJECT
Staff requested Council authorization to call for bids for the construction ofa 1.5 mile water main intertie
along Road L between Wheeler Road and Reservoir 5 on Nelson Road and water and sewer main
extensions along Patton Boulevard.Iftime permits,a water main intertie from Larson to Knolls Vista will
be added by addendum.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapmanmoved thatstaff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
VIM.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LAGUNA WEST 1ST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT/VARIANCE
Phil Bloom,Columbia NorthwestEngineering,representing Dr.Milo Novotny,has submitted an 11 lotmajor
plat located atthe intersection ofSage Road and Laguna Drive -southof I-90.A variance hasalsobeen
requested for the requirement toextendwater main in Sage Road the length ofthe plat.The surrounding
property as well as this proposed plat,except for two lots,will be served with existing water mains.
Service lines willbe constructed to the lots needing water service.The Planning Commission recommend
ed that the variance request be granted and the preliminary plat be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted,the preliminary plat be approved,
and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
TAKATA MOSES LAKE -INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT #8
Staff requested Council approval for the renewal of Takata's wastewater discharge permit,which allows
a discharge of 33,000 gallons per day into the Larson sewer system.The permit corresponds very closely
to the Washington State Department of Ecology's permit.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed out that the city's treatment plant has a discharge level
for TDS's of 1,000 ppm but industry still has to meet the 500 ppm limit.
Bob Skidmore,Takata,stated that they would preferto have the limit raised as they do a lot of pre-
treatment of the discharge.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the discharge permit,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
STREETS
Marina Amirahamdi,849 S.Grand,stated that she was disappointed in the way the city has taken care
ofthe streets so far this winter.The icy streets are unsafe and keeping people home.She requested that
the city do more sanding to make the streets safer.
Mr.Rimple stated that he had received complaints about the streets,and while this winter is unusual he
felt thatthe city's policy should be changed to take bettercareofthe streets.
Mr.Reese pointed out that a street plow will not plow out icy ruts,it simply rides over the top of the ice
He mentioned that the second storm dropped more snow on top ofthe ice.He felt that additional sand
could be distributed but plowing will not work.
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Mr.Pearce pointed outthat the street crews are not able to work 24 hours a day and they are obligated
to keep the main streets open during snow storms.
There was some discussion by the Council on possible solutions.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the city was prepared for the storm.He pointed
out that there are only 5 people in the street division including the supervisor so there are two people on
the grader or sander from 6 a.m.to 2 p.m.and two people from 2 p.m.to 10 p.m.The reason for grading
during thedayisthatthesnowis softer.At night it freezes and sticks tothe asphalt and cannot be taken
up. The city has been concentrating on the main streets and arterials.He stated that inthe last week the
street division has put in 136 hours ofovertime.He mentioned that the city hasbeensanding and it does
help but thesand sinks into the snow and glazes over so it looks asifthecity has not done any sanding.
Mr.Rimple pointed outthat the city only has 1 piece of equipment,the grader,that can plow the roads
with the ice.The other equipment is too light to cope with the type of snow and ice thecity hasreceived
so far this year.The city has200 lane miles of road for 3 pieces of equipment.The city should have a
program of snow removal that covers the main arterials,major shopping areas,residential areaswhen it
becomes necessary,bus stops,etc.He suggested that the city establish contracts with people for taking
care of certain arterials,the city look after the rest,and notices be placed in the paper when plowing will
take place so that residents can remove their cars from the streets.
There was additional discussion by the Council.
.qLjP TOURISM COMMISSION
Mr.Jackson stated thatthere are two openings on the Tourism Commission. With the concurrenceofthe
Council LeRae Redal was appointed to the Tourism Commission.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mr.Jackson pointed out that there is an opening on the Park and Recreation Commission.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:40 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 LAGUNA WEST
FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
LAGUNA WEST FIRST ADDITION
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on October 24,
O 1996.
1.2 Proponent.Milo Novotny 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.The proponent requested an additional variance for the extension ofwater main
on Sage Road which necessitated a further review of the plat.
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 adopts the previous findings of fact.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
i j 3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom-
^"/^mend to the City Council the advisability ofapproving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is 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 of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the preliminary 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 November 26,
1996.
5.2 Proponent.Milo Novotny is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property submitted
for platting.The proponent requested an additional variance forthe extension of water main
on Sage Road which necessitated a further review of the plat.
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.
Based upon the evidence presented to them, the Council adopts the previous findings of fact.
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.^N
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary plat.
Dated:November 26,1996
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAGUNA WEST
FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
LAGUNA WEST FIRST ADDITION
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
' ",1.1 Date. A publicmeeting was held upon propernotice before the Commission on October 24,
k^1996.
1.2 Proponent.Milo Novotny 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.The proponent requested an additional variance for the extension of water main
on Sage Road which necessitated a further review of the plat.
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 adopts the previous findings of fact.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
ii 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 ofapproving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis proper at 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 ofthe City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the preliminary 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 November 26,
1996.
5.2 Proponent.Milo Novotny is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the platis the property submitted
for platting.The proponent requested an additional variance for the extension of water main
on Sage Road which necessitated a further review of the plat.
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.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Council adopts the previous findings of fact.
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 proper at this time forthe 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 26,1996
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