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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 23,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Ron Covey,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,
and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe minutes of the July 9 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Dr.Covey, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial.
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 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 July 23, 1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$1,080,512.35.
GENERAL FUND
PATHS &TRAILS
STREET
STREET REPAIR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
CENTRAL DRIVE LID #58
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
WATER/SEWER FUND
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
[k_J are approved in the amountof $53.42 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $30.94 CENTRAL SERVICES 2.72
WATER/SEWER FUND 19.76 TOTAL $53.42
Checks: Checks 49524 through 49665 issued on July 10,1996 were approved for paymentatthe Council
meeting held on July 23,1996 in the total amount of $1,002,865.57.
Payroll:The payroll issuedon July 12,1996 having beenapproved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid bychecks 95602 through 95867 in the amount
of $248,112.83.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
Mike Burgess,9024-B McConnell,wanted to know how the city wasregulating theindustrial discharge to
the wastewater treatment plants.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city requires a discharge permit from industrial users
that is virtually the same as that required by the Department of Ecology.The process to acquire a
discharge permit is applied equally to all thosewhorequest a wastewater discharge permit.
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
^J Engineering Department:Judith Ellis,Engineering Clerk,was presented to the Council.
Certificates ofRecognition and Appreciation:Certificates ofRecognition and Appreciation have been given /D/<2
to Judy Thompson for 20 years of service tothe city,Sean McCort and Richard Keller for 15 years of
service to the city,and Rey Pichardo for 10 yearsof service to the city.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Easement -Wutzke:A resolution was presented which accepts an easement on /()J 3
Wapato Drive from Doris Wutzke and Thomas Wutzke.
Resolution -Interfund Loan:A resolution was presented which provides for an inter-fund loan from the /A >Q A
Water/Sewer Fund to the Paths and Trails Fund./
$48,600.66 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,954.42
3,445.33 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,347.47
16,657.58 SANITATION FUND 24,830.02
2,169.26 AIRPORT 10.00
19,646.83 SELF INSURANCE 156.00
107.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 16,786.55
848.74 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 25,231.66
37.75 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 163,571.58
728,973.45 TOTAL $1,080,512.35
26,138.05
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•/£LP Lakeland Addition Division 2:The Council should set August 13 as the date to consider the Lakeland
'Addition Division 2 Preliminary Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman movedthatthe Consent Agenda be approved,secondedby Mr.Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
/Orff CHIP SEAL PROJECT
Staff presented the bids submitted for the chipseal project and recommended that the bid be awarded to
Basin Paving Co.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the bid for thechip seal project be awarded to Basin Paving Co.,
seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
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GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS -IRRIGATION PROJECT
Staff recommended thatthe bid for the installation ofthe irrigation system for the Grape Drive Ballfields
be awarded to Minatani Landscaping.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the bid be awarded to Minatani Landscaping,seconded by Mr.
Pearce, and passed unanimously.
OVERLAY PROJECT
Staff presented the bids submitted for the overlay project and recommended that the bidbe awarded to
Basin Paving Co.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid for the overlay project be awarded to Basin Paving Co.,
seconded by Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
WATER SERVICE -LEVANDER
Mr.Chapman stated that he may have a conflict of interest on this item and left the room.^)
Gilbert LeVander is proposing a subdivision of 99, 1 to 2.5 acre lots, on the east side of Stratford Road
1/2 mile north of Harris Road.The site has been approved for on-site septic systems but water is needed.
Mr.LeVander would like to extend city water to this development.He is willing to sign an Extra Territorial
Utility Agreement but would also request that a reimbursement schedule be attached to the water line
outside his proposed subdivision.
There was some discussion by the Council which was concerned about the use of septic tanks for this
development rather than a municipal sewer system.The question of availability ofwater in this area was
also discussed and it was pointed out that water is at a premium in this area and another well may be
needed to service the Knolls Vista area and this development.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be tabled until some of the issues can be resolved,
seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed with Mr.Chapman abstaining.
,/£REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSN.
The Downtown Business Association requested the use of the city's parking lot adjacent to the Post Office
on August 9 for the annual Kiwanis Cowboy Breakfast including entertainment.The use of the parking
lot is requested from 6 a.m.to 11 a.m. An alternative location would be Ash Street from Third Avenue to
Broadway.The business core merchants are also requesting permission for a sidewalk sale on August
9 and 10 during regular business hours.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the request to use the city's parking lot and for a sidewalk sale be
approved,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.^"^
REAUGH PLAT VACATION
City staff presented a petition to vacate a portion of the Reaugh Addition that was originally dedicated for
park purposes.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the petition to vacate a portion ofthe Reaugh Addition be approved,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
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Findings of Fact:
1. The dedication was made many years ago when the platwas recorded.
2. This is a residential lot with a very steep slope located on the lakeand is not suitable for a public
park.
3. The portion of the plat soughtto be vacated is not used for street or road purposes.
4.Retaining title to this parcel by the City of Moses Lake is in the public interest.
ORDINANCE -ANNEX RESERVOIR #8 SITE -2ND READING /OS<?
An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of the site for Reservoir #8.
The public hearing was opened. There were no comments.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance annexing certain specified territory totheCity of Moses Lake,Washington,andincorporat
ing the same within thecorporate limits oftheCity ofMoses Lake,and which provides for the assumption
of existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,secondedby Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS -None
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -DALLUM
Mr.Jackson declared he had a conflict ofinterest on this item and exited the room.//£*£>'Aj
i j Jacqueline Dallum has submitted arequest to build on unplatted property,which is a portion of Lot 1,Penn
^^Plaza #2.The request is sought in order to allow the construction of aMidas Auto Service Center on the
subjectproperty.The Planning Commission recommended thatthe requestto build onunplatted property
be granted.The Council has previously approved a request from Quinton Dallum to build on unplatted
property on February 27,1996 with the stipulation thatthe property owners provide a record of survey.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed outthatthe Municipal Code allows building on unplatted
property butgives no criteria uponwhichto base adecisionon such a request. The Planning Commission
has recommended that some criteria be established and included in the Municipal Code.
Jim Whitaker, City Attorney, pointed out that the Commission was requesting some direction on which
situations would not require platting of unplatted property.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The resolution allowing Jacqueline S. Dallum to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
with Mr.Jackson abstaining.
MOULTON LANDING PURD FINAL PLAT ,„,
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Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a two lot final platforan 11.33 acre planned
unit residential development (PURD)to be located off of Marina Drive.The Planning Commission
recommended that the final plat be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple movedthatthe plat be approved andthe findings of factbe accepted, seconded
by Mr.Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
LOWRY -EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE
Dick Lowry desires to expand a non-conforming structure at 507 E.Broadway,Sportsman Tavern.The
request is sought in order tofacilitate the replacement and addition toan existing non-conforming structure
that was damaged from a fire.Mr.Lowry wishes to construct the building at the property line.The
Planning Commission recommended thatthe request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MOBILE TRAFFIC MONITOR TRAILER -INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT
Fred Haynes,Police Chief,requested authorization to sign an inter-local agreement with the Grant County
Sheriffs Office so the city can use the mobile traffic monitor trailer.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Police Chief be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by
Dr.Covey, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tom Porter and Lee Blackwell were appointed tothe Planning Commission.
Q^l PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tiena Anderson was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city received $37,525.31 in investment income for June
1996.
PUD SYSTEM ACCESS CHARGES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the PUD will hold a meeting on August 5 to discuss their
proposal to impose system access charges.
The Grant County Economic Development Council hasscheduled a meeting onAugust 8to discuss what
takes placeat the PUD meeting on August 5.
iQlQ I-90/BROADWAY INTERCHANGE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe l-90/Broadway Interchange isnotlisted onthe proposed
projects for the Department of Transportation.It is suggested thatthe city's legislators be contacted to
try and get it put on the list.
It was the consensus of the Council that this item be formally placed on the next agenda for Council
consideration.
;Q/0 BUDGET CALENDAR
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the budget calendar forthe 1997 budget.
4'P SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL
Wrc'At W Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on July 31 the city will receive $224,726.27 from sales taxes
I'and $12,432.10 from transient rental income.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:15 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate issues and pending litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and the
regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:45 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 MOULTON LANDING
FINAL PLAT PURD
MOULTON LANDING FINAL PLAT PURD
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 July 11,
1996.
1.2 Proponent. Kim Hemphill 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 platisthe 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-3,Multi-family Residential,and Light Industrial.
2.3 The plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zoning of the area is appropriate.
2.5 There were no objections from the public.
2.6 The plat is in the public interest and benefits the health and welfare ofthe citizens of Moses
Lake.
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 Lakeis vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approvinga plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper atthis time for thePlanning Commission tomake a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare ofthecity's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
^J On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission ofthe City ofMoses Lake to the City Council ofthe City ofMoses 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 July 23,1996.
5.2 Proponent.Kim Hemphill isthe proponent ofthis plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final plat for property which is legally described
upon the plat.City staffhas 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.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Council makesthe following findings of fact:
6.1 The proponent is the ownerof the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential,and Light Industrial.
6.3 The platis consistent withthe Comprehensive Plan.
6.4 The zoning of the area is appropriate.
6.5 There were no objections from the public.
6.6 The plat is in the public interest and benefits the health and welfare of the citizens of Moses
Lake.
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 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 Itis 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: July 23,1996
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