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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 25,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Bob Chapman,and Richard
Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the June 11 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,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 Mr.Nichols,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the bills to Moses
Lake Steel Supply and 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 June 25, 1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$466,212.97.
GENERAL FUND $31,729.72 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,347.47
PATHS &TRAILS 673.60 PWTF W/S D/S 7,106.25
STREET 16,515.34 SANITATION FUND 1.24
EQUIPMENT LEASES 12,449.36 AIRPORT 9.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 5,637.50 SELF INSURANCE 137.06
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE 926.06 CENTRAL SERVICES 16,481.20
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 50,802.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 32,623.40
WATER/SEWER FUND 280,332.68 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 9,441.09
TOTAL $466,212.97
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 amount of$129,527.41 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $287.30 CENTRAL SERVICES 17.07
WATER/SEWER FUND 125.97 TOTAL $129,527.41
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 129,097.07
Checks:Checks 49104 through49413 issued on June 12,1996 were approved forpayment atthe Council
meeting held on June 25,1996 in the total amount of $1,191,836.77.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 14, 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 95048 through 95311 in
the amount of $234,640.18.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions (2)-Interfund Loans:Resolutions were presented which provide for inter-fund loans from the /O/O'/r
Water and Sewer Fund to the Central Drive LID Fund and the Path and Trails Fund.
Resolution -Accept Donation:A resolution was presented which accepts $2,200 from the Moses Lake /Ol/&
Downtown Business Association to be used forthe holiday lighting program.
\J Request to Sell Fireworks:American Little League has requested permission to sell fireworks./&3P
Action Taken:Mr.Pearcemoved thatthe Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
1996 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Staff recommended thatthe bid for the 1996 street construction project be awarded to Walkers'Paving,
Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce movedthatthe bid,including the options,be awarded toWalkers'Paving,Inc.,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
[p VACATE PORTION OF REAUGH ADDITION
A petition was presentedwhichrequestedthe City Council tovacatea portion of Reaugh Addition originally
designated on the plat for park purposes.It has been determined that the property is really unusable as
a public park.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the petition be accepted and a public hearing be set for July 9,*.
1996,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.f)
lD0°POOL RENTAL -MANTA RAYS
A celebration has been planned for Tony St. Onge to markhis20 years of workwithswimmers inMoses
Lake.The organizing group is requesting thatthe rental cost of $325 for the aquaticcenter be waivedor
reduced.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the pool rental rates are set by the City Council aftera
recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission.Granting this request for a reduction in the
rental rates could set a precedent and generate a great manyothersuch requests.He pointed outthat
the rental rates are set up so that the city breaks even on the costs for the pool rental.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be denied,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
PELICAN ESTATES MAJOR PLATA/ARIANCE -PUBLIC HEARING
Todd Moore,Basin Surveying, has submitted a 3 lot major plat located east of Division and south of
Nelson Road inan R-3 Zone. A variancewas requested forLot1 fora deviationof the required lotdepth
froman arterial and a request to extend sewer through the plat.The Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that the variance request on the lot depth be granted and that the sewer be extended
to Lot 1 with a covenant to extend the sewer through the plat.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed
unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the variance request on the lot depth for Lot 1 be granted,that the
variance request to extend the sewer to Lot 1 with a covenant to extend the sewer through the remainder
of the plat be granted,the Pelican Estates Major Preliminary Plat be approved,and the Findings of Fact
be accepted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the boundaries of the city to include Nelson Road and the
west 60'of Lot 1,Wiser Commercial Park Plat in the Wheeler Road area.This boundary adjustment will
not become effective until a similar ordinance is passed by Grant County.
The ordinance adjusting corporate boundaries of the municipality pursuant to RCW 35A.21.210 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Nichols,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -LID #58 BOND SALE -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which authorizes the sale of LIDbonds forCentral Drive.Also presented was
an offer to purchase the bonds from Martin Nelson & Co., Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the offer to purchase the bonds be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the reading of the ordinance by title only be waived and the
ordinance be adopted on a single reading,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE RATES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for an increase in the garage rates.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection 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 Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -BALL COURT PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes Planned Unit Development District No. 8 for the Ball Court
Short Plat located on Ball Court.This property was originally part of the Hayden Estates III Addition
Planned Unit Residential Development.The developers desire to construct duplexes on the property so
a new planned unit development was required to be submitted.
The ordinance creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses
Lake Municipal Code 18.22.020 (8) and Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67 was read by title only.
There was some discussion concerning the ordinance and it was recommended that it be amended to
eliminate A and B under Section 2.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the A and B under Section 2 be eliminated,the first reading of
the ordinance be adopted,and a public hearing be set for the second reading of the ordinance,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
1996 CHIP SEAL PROJECT
City staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe 1996 Chip Seal Project.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.
1996 OVERLAY PROJECT
City staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe 1996 Overlay Project.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SALE OF BOAT
Staff requested authorization to sell the 21'Glass Stream boat with the Trail Rite trailer to R.Turner of
Royal City, in the amount of $7,632.50.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be authorized to sell the boat and trailer,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
STRATFORD ROADA/ALLEY ROAD
Staff requested direction from the Council on the placement of dura-posts inthe following three locations
to prevent left hand turns:
1. Valley Road - prevent left turns for west bound Valley Road traffic to enter AM/PM
2.Stratford Road- prevent leftturns for north bound Stratford Road traffic to enter Arbys
3.Broadway Avenue - prevent left turns for south bound Broadway traffic to enter the Conoco station
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the property owners be notified of the
[)placement of the dura-posts and that they be placed as suggested by staff.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe dura-posts be placed as suggested by staff,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
NEW COUNCILMEMBER
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that Ronald C.Covey be appointed to the Council,beginning July 1,
1996,to fill the unexpired term of Chet Paine,seconded by Mr.Reese, andpassed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 4 June 25, 1996
SIGNAL LIGHT AT DIVISION AND NELSON
Mr.Chapman suggested that new developments in the vicinity of the intersection of Division and Nelson
be assessed for the installation of a signal light in the future at this location. He felt that there is a
potential fora lot of traffic to use this intersection and there is a great deal of vacant land in this area.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that staff will make a note of this intersection.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
STUDY SESSION -TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,requested a study session to discuss traffic circulation.
It was the consensus of the Council thatSeptember 3 at7 p.m. be set as the date for a study session and
that a notice be placed in the paper about the study session.
TDS DISCHARGE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a meeting has been scheduled for July 11 at North
Elementary School to discuss the city's application for an increase in the discharge of TDS.
7<9 JAIL COSTS
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed a letter to the Grant County Prosecutor which points out that
the city is not subject to the new law regarding jail costs untilat least July 1998. He mentioned that there
is also a process whereby the county and city determine what the costs would be.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed a letter that was sent to Richard Beeson about his concerns
with separation of structures in manufactured home parks.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a meeting has been held with the Eastern Washington
Growth Management Hearings Board. A schedule has been established and some progress has been
made in resolving the issue of development just outside the interim urban growth areas.
Mr.Gavinski also distributed articles concerning Spokane's growth management process.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city will receive $254,321.61 on June 28 from sales
taxes and $9,618.29 from transient rental income.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:35 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate matters.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m. and the regular meeting was recon
vened at 9 p.m.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE PELICAN ESTATES
PRELIMINARY MAJOR PLAT
PELICAN ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on May 30,
1996.
1.2 Proponent. Kim Hemphill 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 propertydescribed on the platis 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-3, Multi-family Residential.
2.3 There were no negative comments from the public.
2.4 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 The development is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare.
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 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 ofthe City of Moses Lake to the City Council ofthe 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 June 25, 1996.
5.2 Proponent.Kim Hemphill 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.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Council makes the following findings of fact:f\
6.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-3, Multi-family Residential.
6.3 There were no negative comments from the public.
6.4 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
6.5 The development is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare.
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:June 25,1996
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