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June 11,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Bob Chapman, and Richard
Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the May 28 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,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 for that portion of the bills to Moses
Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as requiredby RCW42.24.080, 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 May 28, 1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$888,677.20.
GENERAL FUND $42,796.30 1996 BOND REDM FUND 84.03
PATHS &TRAILS 43,628.35 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 54,283.93
STREET 7,556.56 PWTF W/S D/S 145,940.98
STREET REPR/RECON 52,31.60 SANITATION FUND 89,325.73
PWTF LOAN -STRATFORD ROAD 42,612.12 AIRPORT 173.48
CAPITAL 2,273.67 CENTRAL SERVICES 8,106.27
STREET IMPROVEMENT 207.20 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 24,077.11
PARK &RECREATION IMPROVE 95.22 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 226,442.34
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 106,884.64 M. L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 2,924.56
WATER/SEWER FUND 38,433.11 TOTAL $888,677.20
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
^_J are approved in the amount of $107,856.39 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $2,540.61 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 3.32
WATER/SEWER FUND 300,609.11 TOTAL $303,159.57
CENTRAL SERVICES 6.53
Checks:Checks 49094 through 49229 issued on May 29,1996 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on June 11,1996 in the total amount of $1,141,610.77.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 29, 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 94760 through 95031 in
the amount of $280,304.06.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 29, 1996 having been approved pursuantto the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 95032 through 95047 in
the amount of $8,146.12.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Public Works:Jack Zeppenfield,Street Division Foreman,was presented to Council.
Parks and Recreation: Andrew Bechyne,Parks Maintenance Worker,was presented to Council.
\J III.CONSENT AGENDA
Request to Sell Fireworks:Discount Display,Moses Lake Christian School,and Moses Lake High School /03/*
Boosters have requested permission to sell fireworks.
Resolution -Loan Agreement -Ice Rink:A resolution was presented which authorized theCity Manager ///^
to sign the loan documents forthe purchase of the ice hockey rink and equipment.
Pelican Estates Major Plat:June 25 should be setasthe date to consider the Pelican Estates Major Plat.//^
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
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Staffrecommendedthatthe bid for the 1996curbandramp project be awarded to Marchand Construction.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the bid be awarded to Marchand Construction,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS O
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
The Moses Lake Business Association has received funds and commitments for the city-wide holiday
decoration program.
RobWeber, Moses Lake Business Association,presented $2,200which has been collected in donations
for the holiday decoration project.Several organizations have committed funds for the next 5 years for
this project.
WHEELER ROAD WATER REIMBURSEMENT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Del Crittenden,has requested timeto discuss
the reimbursement for a previously installed water line on Wheeler Road since the city will not allow
service crossings and street cuts on Wheeler.This determination renders the water line useless to all
property onthe north sideofthe road anda newwaterline will needto be installed.For that reason they
are requesting that the water reimbursement charge for the water line installed on the south side of
Wheeler Road be removed.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the reimbursement requirement is contained in the
Municipal Code and itstates that both sides of Wheeler Road will paya reimbursement for the usageof
the line.Because Mr.Crittenden had to access the line from the other side of Wheeler Road does not
negate the requirement forthe reimbursement.Boring under Wheeler Road to connect to the water line
was first required by the county and the city continued that practice.
Mr.Bloomstated that boring underthe roadand extending the water linewill cost Mr.Crittendeninexcess
of $30,000.Because the additional water hook ups will also have to be bored under Wheeler Road, it is
less expensive to install a new water line on the other side of Wheeler Road.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request be tabled for furtherreview by staff,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM 1997-2002/PUBLIC HEARING
A resolution was presented which adopts the Six Year Street Program for 1997-2002.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
The resolution amending the Six Year Street Construction Program for 1997-2002 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed
unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -LAUREL DRIVE VACATION -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which vacates a portionof Laurel Driveabutting a portion of Block 3, Riviera
Addition owned by Harold Moberg. There are electrical and telephone lines in this right-of-way and an
easement for public utilities will be needed.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Laurel Drive was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -FIRE STATION BONDS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which authorizes the issuance and sale of a general tax obligation bond
anticipation note with regard to the new main fire station.
The ordinance of the City of Moses Lake ratifying the undertaking of the construction and equipping of a
headquarters firestation and trainingfacility,declaring the estimated costof the improvements,authorizing
a certain limited tax general obligation bond, authorizing the issuance and sale of its limited tax general
obligation bond anticipation note inthe principal amount of notto exceed $3,020,000; specifying the terms,
form and source of payment thereof; and ratifying acceptance of a proposal forthe purchase of such note
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the ordinance be adopted on a single reading,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS -1ST 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 ofthe municipality pursuant to RCW 35A.21.210 was read
by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -MOSES LAKE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PLAN
A resolution was presented which establishes traffic circulation priorities for the city.
The resolution establishing the City of Moses Lake's traffic circulation plan priorities was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -MARKING CITY PASSENGER VEHICLES
A resolution was presented which provides authorization to the city to mark its passenger motor vehicles
in accordance with RCW 46.08.0675(2).
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that there are two ways to mark passenger motor vehicles -
place a large seal on the side or place a sticker in the rearwindow. Itis getting more difficultto place the
seal on the side due to the way cars are being built,so the city would prefer to place the sticker in the rear
window.
Mr.Chapman stated that he would prefer to have the seals placed on the cars.
Mr.Pearce preferred the cost savings and would be in agreement with putting the stickers in the rear
window.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The resolution stating a policy with regard to marking city owned passenger motor vehicles was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed
with Mr.Chapman and Mr.Rimple opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
GRAPE DRIVE BALLRELDS -IRRIGATION PROJECT
City staff requested authorization to call for bids to complete the irrigation system for 3 fields with additives
for the remaining 2 fields.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -JIMENEZ
Jesus Jimenez has requested permission to build on unplatted property and expand a non-conforming
structure at 2103 W.Spruce Street.The 26' X 29', 5 room, addition would share a common wall with the
existing garageand be attachedto the existing house. The garage,constructed around 1945 while still
underthe county's jurisdiction,encroaches uponthe exterior side yard setbacks and is considered a non
conforming structure.This lot consists of both platted and unplatted property.The bulk of the house is
on Lot 1,Blk 7 of Capistrano Park,while the garage is located on the unplatted portion,Tax #3052,in C^)
Battery Orchard Tract 13.The addition would span both parcels.The property is zoned R-2,Single
Family andTwo Family Residential,andthe Comprehensive Plan designation for the area is Residential.
The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build on unplatted property be approved with
the stipulation that a record of survey be required.
Therewas some discussion anditwas pointed outthat all the streets,utilities,and improvements are in
place in this area.
The resolution allowing Jesus Jimenez to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the requirement for a record of survey be dropped and the
resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
,fi RESOLUTION -WHEELON MOBILE TIRE AND AXLE -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
Dean Wheelon,owner ofWheelon Mobile Tire and Axle,a manufactured home parts and supplies store,
has requested permission to place a 16' X 21'storage unit on unplatted property,located at 1617 W.
Broadway, Tax #1149,Battery Orchards Tract 10.The area is zoned C-2, General Commercial and
Business, andthe Comprehensive Plan designation is Commercial.The storageunitis a portable unitbut
requires a building permit because itexceeds 120square feet as stipulated in the Uniform Building Code.
The unit will be used for storage and a forklift garage. Since the storage unit is portable and the
surrounding property is platted,the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the
request to build on unplatted property be granted.
There was some discussion by the Council on the appearance of the building.
The resolution allowing Dean Wheelon to build on unplatted property owned by the Dexter Family Trust
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PUD TRANSMISSION FACILITIES -AGCT RESOLUTION
The Association of Grant County Cities and Towns is considering a resolution stating its position with
regard to capital construction costs for the provision of public utilitydistrict electrical transmission facilities.
The position of the AGCT opposes the concept of assessing a community or area either through the
demand for a direct contribution or by surcharging the electrical rates of the ratepayers residing in the
community or area for the cost of constructing electrical transmission facilities and supports the concept
of including those costs of the construction over and within the entire rate base within the county.If the
City Council agrees with this position,authority should be given to the city's representative on the AGCT
to vote in favor of the passage of this resolution.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the city's representative on the AGCT be given the authority to vote
in favor of the passage of this resolution,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
PARKPLACE INVESTORS/SUN CITY PROPERTIES -CENTRAL DRIVE
Parkplace Investors and Sun City Properties are required to pay $57,998.09 in latecomers fees upon
recording the final Parkplace Plat.Since Parkplace Investors and Sun City Properties "cored" Central
Drive from K-Mart to Grape Drive,they are requesting that the city reimburse them for its pro rate share
of these "coring"costs.The reimbursement would be applied towards the existing latecomer's fees. The
city's share of the "coring"costs has been figured to be $50,950.72.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that this item be removed fromthe table,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.
James A. Whitaker, CityAttorney, stated that a 1910 court case gives the Council the authority to paythe
city's portionof the participation in this project at rates equal to those that would have been obtained had
it gone through the bidding process.
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There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to determine an engineer's estimate for
this work.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that this item be tabled and staff be directed to determine an engineer's
estimate for the work that was done so that consideration can be given to the request for reimbursement,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER -CITY OF EPHRATA
The City of Ephrata has requested endorsement from the cities and towns in Grant County for the
placement of a new juvenile rehabilitation center in Ephrata.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the City of Moses Lake endorse the construction of a new juvenile
rehabilitation center in Ephrata,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed unanimously.
STREET VARIANCE -MARINA/GIBBY
City staff is proposinga variance of the Community Standards at the intersection of Marina and Gibby in
order to complete the bike path and provide for a safer intersection. It is proposed to reduce the width
of Marina Driveto 23' by using raised pavement markers. This will allow a 10'bicycle path,increase the
sight distance from Gibby Road, and increase the overall safety at this intersection. Itis also proposed
to remove the two stop signs on Marina Drive after the improvements have been constructed.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that after further discussion the stop signs will be
retained at the present time.
There was some discussion by the Council on this intersection and the existence of a sight obscuring
fence and vegetation on the private property.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that at this time,an attempt by the city to enforce the ordinance
dealing with sight obstruction would probably result in conflicts with the property owners due to their age
and attitude.The city has received some indication that the heirs to the property would be willing to work
with the city to mitigate the problems with this intersection and so the city has not pushed the issue.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variances be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with
Mr.Chapman and Mr.Jackson opposed.
It was the understanding of the Council that the variances are a temporary fix for this intersection.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
Richard H.Beeson,3010 Peninsula,Space 120,requested that the Council delete those portions of the
manufactured home ordinance that are not being enforced or else update the ordinance. He stated that
his neighbor has erected a 9' awning within the required 10' separation. He stated that he had written to
the City Manager and had received no response.
There was some discussion about the problem of separation between structures in the manufactured home
parks.Staff was directed to look into the problem.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Frank Martinez has resigned from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION
George Le Blanc has resigned from the Planning Commission.
TOURISM COMMISSION
There is also a vacancy on the Tourism Commission, due to the death of Judy Besso.
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Mr.Pearce broughtupthe factthat vehicles turnleft from Stratford ontoValley and then tryto turnleftinto
the Arco Station. Dueto the trafficonValley, especially duringrush hour,this backs uptrafficon Stratford.
Staff was requested to look into the problem.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Mr.Chapman stated thatatthe meeting with the Commissioners on growth management,they indicated
they would direct county staffto meet with the city to get the information neededto complete the urban
growth areas for the Cityof Moses Lake. Hewanted to knowwhat progresshad been made.
Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,statedthathe metwith Larry Angell,Grant County Planner,andthe new
planner Otto Miller,who will be working on growth management.The county will also be hiring an
additional planner.He statedthatthe city and county planners will be meeting twice a month to share
information.{~*)
There was some discussion concerning the growth management project and itwas the consensus of the
Council thatthe City of Moses Lake remain onthe petition submitted bythe City of Ephrata tothe Eastern
Washington Growth Hearings Board.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
jQ&d BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the May 1996 Building Activity Report.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for May which showed that the city
received $72,881.57 of interest income in May 1996.
2 WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has submitted a request for increased TDS
discharge at the Larson Wastewater Treatment Plant.There is a meeting on July 11 to discuss the
increasedTDS discharge with users on the downstream side of the system.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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