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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
March 12,1996
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,Chet Paine,
and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the February 27 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
i )by Mr.Paine, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to Faber
^^^Industrial Supply and Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,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 March 12,1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$209,683.36.
GENERAL FUND $61,417.93 SANITATION FUND 27,057.39
STREET 104.66 AIRPORT 29.22
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION 77.83 CENTRAL SERVICES 14,192.84
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION 104.33 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 68,152.01
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 159.15 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 9,029.69
WATER/SEWER FUND 24,032.25 M. L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 1,089.45
1995 BOND REDEMPTION 50.00 TOTAL $209,683.36
1994 BOND FUND 76.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 13,110.58
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 $13,262.46 for all funds.
KJ GENERAL FUND $335.91 CENTRAL SERVICES 9.00
CENTRAL DRIVE LID 11.04 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 12,9900.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 6.51 TOTAL $13,262.46
Checks:Checks 47850 through 48189 issued on February 27,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on March 12, 1996 in the total amount of $201,595.26.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 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 93627 through 93642 in
the amount of $8,432.53.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 8, 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 93643 through 93804 in
the amount of $206,721.04.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Fire Investigation Task Force Interagency Agreement:Authorization was requested for the City Manager jl^i
to sign an agreement with Region 6 Fire Investigation Task Force for aid in fire investigations when
needed and necessary.
O Western International Fireworks:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign an agreement /0 3 f
with Western International Fireworks for the 1996 4th of July fireworks display.
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Resolution - AcceptEasement-Reservoir #8:A resolution was presented which accepts an easement /J <^
from Ernie Reinhard for a water main from Reservoir #8 to Kittleson Road.
Resolution -Interfund Loan: A resolution was presented which provides for an interfund loan from the /
Firemen's Pension Fund to the Building Maintenance Fund.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
/\1996 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff recommended that the bid for the 1996 Crack Seal Project be awarded to Pavement Surface Control
and that a change order of up to $15,000 be authorized for additional crack sealing work after the
contractor's work has been evaluated.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Pavement Surface Control and that a change f~}
order of up to $15,000 be authorized foradditional crack sealing work after the contractor's work has been
evaluated by the Municipal Services Department,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST FOR UTILITIES -THOMPSON
Tommie Thompson requested city water fora piece of property that he is developing off of Hamilton Road.
The water line would be extended from Nelson Road to the property frontage on Hamilton Road.
Fred Skinner,Western Pacific Engineering,stated that a preliminary plat for the area has been approved
by the county.The existing well on the property has not been used for a time and the Department of
Ecology will not allow its use as a community water system.The proponent would like to connect to city
water rather than drill individual wells.He stated that sewer is not being requested because to develop
the property to city standards would require a lift station which is cost prohibitive for 13 lots.The
developer would like to develop the property to county standards but use city water.The water lines would
be constructed to city standards.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that if city services are provided to this property,itwill have
to be annexed.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that this item be brought off the table,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
There was some discussion by the Council on the improvements that could be required if the property is
annexed.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the request for city water be granted with the stipulation that the
property be annexed,that the streets be built to city standards except that sidewalks will not be required,
and that the sewer systems have stub outs to the street so that they can be connected to city sewer when
it becomes available,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE -SIERRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Sierra Construction has requested city water and sewer service to a proposed buildingon Randolph Road.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the company owns 13 acres and at the present
time they wish to construct a 35,000 square foot warehouse which will include two offices and two
restrooms.They would only be using 350 gallons per day.
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,stated that the intent is fora building foraircargo handling.
It will be located immediately adjacent to the old B-52 parking facility.It is a good location as taxiways
and parking areas are already in place.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request for water and sewer service be granted,seconded by
Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
GRANT TRANSIT AUTHORITY
The Grant Transit Authority has received a bill from the Grant County Treasurer in the amount of
$14,558.44 which is to cover the costs of the Public Transportation Benefit Area election held on <\
September 14,1993.It isthe understanding ofthe current board of directors thatthere was an agreement
that ifthe election were to fail the jurisdictions involved would coverthe cost of the election on a pro rata
basis. Itwas requested that the city remit $3,410.23 to the GrantCounty Treasurer.
Mr.Chapman explained the history of the bill and mentioned that the state will not allow the Grant Transit
Authority to expend the grant funds for this bill.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the city paythe $3,410.23 to the Grant County Treasurer to cover
the cost of the election fee,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
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CITY BANNERS
Lee Blackwell,Design Committee,Moses Lake Business Association,stated that they are requesting
permission to place banners on the light poles in the downtown core area.The banners will depict the
birds native to this area.The Audubon Society has identified the birds and will underwrite a portion of the
cost.The Moses Lake Business Association will underwrite the remaining cost.There will be no cost to
the city.The bottom of the banners will be no lower than 6'4"above the ground.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
(i unanimously.
PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY
Greg Haynes,Gad Ent,Inc.is interested in purchasing the portionof Yakima Avenue from the Copeland
Lumber entrance to Wall Street.Since the city is interested in vacating Yakima Avenue,and their project
is immediately adjacent,they are interested in purchasing any or all of the portion of Yakima Avenue to
be vacated.
Greg Haynes stated that they were unsure what would be done with the property and they would like to
be involved in whatever will be taking place in relation to the right-of-way.
Jerry Thaut, Parks and Recreation Director,stated that the Park and Recreation Commission would like
the city to retain the property and develop a green belt between Larson Playfield and the commercial
development except for the portion of Yakima adjacent to the existing homes.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to purchase Yakima Avenue be denied,seconded by
Mr.Paine,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the 30' x 105'piece of Yakima Avenue be vacated,declared to
be surplus,and offered for sale,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -NELSON ROAD LID
K^J A petition has been submitted tothe city for an LID for improvements on Nelson Road from Highway 17
to the city's water tower.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a resolution which declares the intent ofthe city to improve
Nelson Road.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing the project stated that costestimates are based
on a road designed with curb and sidewalk on one side and a ditch on the other side and for a hot mix
asphalt.There is sufficient room for curb on both sides.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed out that since it will be a city street that curbs should
be required on both sides so that the city will not be put in the position of having to clean ditches.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention to improve a portion
of Nelson Road east of Highway 17 by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer system and connecting
the sanitary sewer system to the existing sanitary sewer,installing a water system and connecting the
water system to the existing water system and by improving Nelson Road with pavement,curbs, gutters,
sidewalks,and storm drainage, and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense
of said improvements against propertyinsuch districtspecially benefitted thereby, and to notifyall persons
who may object to said improvement to appear and present their objections at a regular meeting of the
City Council to be held on April 9, 1996 at 7 p.m.was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Paine, and passed
unanimously.
K^J ORDINANCE -DESERT LAKES GOLF RANGE PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT -2ND j/^fo
READING
Jim Dentonand Greg Haynes have submitted a plannedcommercial development preliminary plat for a
12.17 acre development to be located on the northside of Yakima Avenue and east of BroadwayAvenue.
The proposed plat would accommodate a mixed use development. The subdivision will be served with
citywaterand sanitary sewer. Street,utility,andstormwatercontrol infrastructure will be constructed to
city standards.The Planning Commission recommendedthatthe preliminary plat be approved with the
stipulation thatthe standards for the safety netting notexceed 120'in height
The public hearingwas opened. There were no comments.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance creating Desert Lakes Planned Unit Commercial Development District No. 1 was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS f~}
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER BONDS -CENTRAL DRIVE LID -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which authorizes the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds for the
Central Drive LID project.
The ordinance of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,authorizing the issuance and
sale of junior lien water and sewer revenue bonds of the city in the original principal amount of $520,000
for the purpose of paying the costs ofcertain extensions of the water distribution and the sewage collection
systems of the city; fixing the date,form,terms,maturities and covenants ofthe bonds;and providing for
issuance of such bonds on a parity with the water and sewer revenue refunding bonds dated January 1,
1992 and the water and sewer revenue bonds dated August 15,1994;and approving the sale of such
bonds to Martin Nelson &Co.,Inc.was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCES - R-1. R-2. &R-3 ZONES -2ND READING
Ordinances were presented which amend the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones related to the placement of
manufactured homes.
A letter from the Planning Commission was distributed. The Planning Commission requested that the
Council reconsider requiring a hard surfaced walkway, a recessed entry or covered porch, two hose bibs,
and no certificate of occupancy to be issued until the performance standards are met.
There was some discussion and it was pointed out that including the requirement for hose bibs would
require that the ordinances have another first reading.
There was discussion by the Council on the amendments requested by the Planning Commission.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-1,Single Family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted with the
following changes:
18.16.250 F.Residential structure shall have a hard surfaced or graveled route from the main
entrance to the street.
seconded by Mr.Rimple, and failed with Mr.Chapman,Mr.Rimple, and Mr.Nichols in favor.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted with the following
changes:
18.16.250 F.Residential structures shall have a hard surfaced route from the main entrance of the
residence to the street.
seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.19 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-2,Single Family r\
and Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only.-
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted with the following
changes:
18.19.250 H.Residential structures shall have a hard surfaced route from the main entrance ofthe
residence to the street.
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-3,Multi-family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted with the following
changes:
18.22.250 H.Residential structures shall have a hard surface route from the main entrance of the
residence to the street.
f j seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed as he felt a recessed entry or covered
^^porch should be required.
ORDINANCE -ULID #6 -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which confirms the assessment roll for ULID #6 for Monroe Street improve
ments.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that there has been a request fora segregation inthis ULID and
a resolution has been drafted to take care of the problem.
The ordinance approving and confirmingthe assessments and assessment roll of ULID 6 which has been
created and established for the purpose of paying the cost of improving Monroe Street between Nelson
Road and Sharon Avenue by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer system inthe Cityof Moses Lake
as providedby Ordinance No. 1652 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots,
tracts, parcels of land, and other property shown on said roll was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
The resolution allowing and ordering a segregation of an assessed tract of land in ULID #6 at the request
of Paul and Sophia Torres and Noe and Gloria Quintanilla was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
O RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -COLUMBIA BASIN GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION /$y&
A resolution was presented which accepts $3,500 from the Girls Softball Association to be used for
improvements at the Larson Playfield complex.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $3,500 from the Columbia Basin Girl's Softball Association
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted and a letter be sent to the Columbia Basin
Girls Softball Association,seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
WELL 7
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Staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe Well 7 repair project which includes installing a liner,
rebuilding the well house,installing a complete electrical service, and providing provisions for a future
chlorination system.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LOOP PLAT ALTERATION
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a request to proceed with a plat alteration
of the Loop Plat, which was recorded in October of 1954.The request is sought in order to facilitate the
alteration of three (3)recorded lots and configuring them into two (2) lots. A request for a plat alteration
is not covered under Title 17,Subdivisions,consequently,neither the Planning Commission nor the City
Council has reviewed this type of request under current planning staff. The plat alteration is being
requested in order to facilitate the construction of a single-family residence on what is proposed as Lot 8.
Since no public hearing was scheduled before the Planning Commission,the City Council should either
establish a date for a public hearing or allow persons receiving notice to request a public hearing.The
Planning Commission recommended that the plat alteration be approved.
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GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that since there is no procedureinthe city's ordinances
dealing with plat alterations, the staff is requesting a policy decision from the Council on whether to set
a public hearingor notifythe adjacent property owners to see ifthey wish a public hearing.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that a public hearing be set for April 9 to consider the proposed plat
alteration,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
The Council discussed the process and determinedthatthe Planning Commission should reviewa request
for a plat alteration,make a recommendation to the Council,andthe Council will hold a public hearing to
consider the plat alteration.C*)
\j PARADISE SHORT PLAT VARIANCE REQUEST
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,on behalfof Gary Strang,has submitted a requesttodefer
sewerimprovementsassociatedwith the Paradise Short Plat.The platting processrequires improvements
tocitystandards along the frontage ofthe plat.There is currently nosewer improvements in Pioneer Way
andthe platwill be served withsewer alongthe rearproperty line.The Planning Commission recommend
ed that the variance request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
jtfA DRIVEWAY VARIANCES
Moses Lake Mail has requested a variance for a 40' driveway with a 5' separation from the property line
in order to line the driveway up with an existing driveway.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request for a driveway variance for the Moses Lake Mall be
granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Gordon Redmer,Lots 13 & 14, Block 107,Suko-Penhallurick Addition,requested a 40' driveway instead
of the allowed 30' driveway.Staff recommended that a 30' driveway be constructed 5' from the northwest
property line.^-s^
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that this item be brought back offthe table,seconded by Mr.Chandler,
and passed with Mr.Pearce opposed as he felt that Mr.Redmer should be in attendance before any action
is taken on the request.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that a 20' driveway be allowed with a 5'setback from the northwest
property line,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
Bert Hathaway and R. E. Higginbotham have requested a 48'common driveway between lots 5 and 6,
Block 5,Loop Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed
unanimously.
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X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
f PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mr.Jackson stated that there is a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission and with the
concurrence of the Council Jadyne M.Seitz was appointed to the Commission.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
O^BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT0b
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the February 1996 building report.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $105,483.38 in investment income for
February 1996.
,q5^WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed a draft letter from the Department of Health to the
Department of Ecology which states they have no objection to raising the TDS limit for the Sand Dunes
Treatment Plant to 1000 mg/l.
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GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELD -WELL
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,distributed a letter from the Department of Ecology which stated that
with 5,000 pending applications it will take some time before the city's application for a well at the Grape
Drive Ballfields property can be processed.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate matters.The executive session was adjourned at 10 p.m.and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Finance Director
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