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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 13,1996
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,and Richard
Pearce Absent:Chet Paine
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the January 23 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
i>Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to
Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director asrequired 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 February 13,1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$325,532.56.
GENERAL FUND
PATHS &TRAILS
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION
GOB 1993 REPEMPTION .
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
1985 BOND REDEMPTION
1990 BOND REDEMPTION
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
^J been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $263.40 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $263.40
TOTAL $263.40
Checks:Checks 47700 through 47846 issued on January 24,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on February 13,1996 in the total amount of $318,539.81.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 26, 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 93059 through 93233 in
the amount of $255,801.85.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 31,1996 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 93234 through 93249 in
the amount of $8,619.91.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 9,1996 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 93250 through 93422 in
the amount of $212,929.80.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
^J III.CONSENT AGENDA
Larson Plavfield Preliminary Plat:The Council should set February 27 as the dateto consider the Larson /i?&
Playfield Preliminary Plat.
Resolution -Accept Utilities -Lee Street:A resolution was presented which accepts water main //£?<>
improvements forthe Westerner Mobile Home Court in Lee Street.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
58,368.89 1992 BOND FUND 64.88
74.96 1994 BOND FUND 8,142.50
3,531.31 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 3,254.45
17.94 WATER/SEWER LEASES 389.91
601.01 SANITATION FUND 82,534.91
33,377.50 AIRPORT 429.22
51,594.39 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,098.81
5.41 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 27,395.74
23,261.14 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 18,303.35
159.50 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 1,823.24
103.50 TOTAL $325,532.56
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
^SNYDER'S BAKERY -USE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
Snyder's Bakery requested permission to install flag pole holes in the sidewalk in front of their business
at 1135 S.Pioneer Way.The holes will be used for "open"and "sale"flags.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the flag pole holes were mainly for the purpose of putting out American flags f^)
on national holidays and he was not in favor of using city right-of-way to promote a business.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that this would be the first time these types of flags would
be used on Pioneer Way.He mentioned that staff was unsure how the sign ordinance related to these
types of flags and so Council direction was requested.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that a number of businesses on Broadway use the existing flag pole holders for
their own purposes and the city has received no complaints about the practice.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that there is a difference between the Boy Scouts placing an American flag in the
holes and a business using them for its own promotion.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the request be granted with the stipulation that the holes be
installed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Services Department and at the expense
of the proponent,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
Mr.Whitaker pointed outthat the request for these flags was brought to Council for direction to staff.With
the action taken by Council,holes permitted to be drilled in all commercial areas ofthe city will be similar
in spacing to those in the downtown area and will be used for purposes other than the American flag.
)fr ^MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL -RESOLUTION
A resolution was presented which outlines the city's contribution to the Moses Lake Spring Festival on May
18,19,24,25,and 26,1996.
The resolution regarding the Moses Lake Spring Festival to be held May 18,19,24,25, and 26,1996 was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,and the City Manager be authorized to
execute the hold harmless agreement,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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)Qft EAST BROADWAY
Columbia Northwest Engineering has submitted a short plat of property adjacent to East Broadway in a
Light Industrial Zone and has requested clarification of the improvements required to East Broadway.
They are proposing a street width of 54' with 8'sidewalks adjacent to the curb and any landscaping be
placed behind the sidewalk.The city has requested a street width of 48', a 10' to 12' planter strip, and
10'sidewalks.After discussing the project, city staff has agreed with a 54' wide street but questions still
remain about the width of the sidewalk and the planter strip. Council direction was requested.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that East Broadway be 54'wide with 8' sidewalks adjacent to the curb,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
iQ§^/MOSES POINTE
CurtisSmelser,representing the Moses Pointedevelopment, wished to discuss the proposed 63-20 bond
mechanism to finance the infrastructure needed to develop the project.
Mike Moore,Moses Pointe, stated that they have been working on the financing forthe project.^1
Curtis Smelser,Williams,Kastner, &Gibbs, representing Moses Pointe, stated that the 63-20 bonds which
are being proposed to finance the project are a partnership between private and public financing.He
mentioned that this type of funding has been used ina number of places inthe state. He stated that the
project will include an 18 hole championship golf course, 344 single family home sites, 423 multi-family
sites, a 150 unit hotel/lodge,an RV park,a mobile home park,and some commercial space. They are
also workingwith the city on a boat launch and walking trails.A projectappraisal has been done and it
is a feasible project.He pointed out that there is a need fora public golfcourse inthis area as the closest
one is 17 miles away.There is also a substantial need for housing in this area due to the growth inthis
area.
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Mike Brown,Williams,Kastner&Gibbs, stated that they are requesting the city's help in constructingthe
water, sewer, and streets forthis project. The 63-20 bonds are used strictly for financing the infrastruc
ture. The infrastructure will cost about $3 million.To use 63-20 bonds, a non-profit corporation is
established and they issue the bonds for 15 years.The non-profit corporation would hold title to the
infrastructure untilthe bonds are paid off and then turn the infrastructure over to the city. The city would
be requested to contract with the 63-20 corporation to collect the funds and to guarantee the annual debt
reserve fund forthe bonds which would be about $225,000 a year. The revenue generated by this project
will more than pay for the bonds. There will be no cost to the city and the risk to the city is very low.
Sources of revenue include an assessment on each of the single family lots of between $3,000 and
ij $5,000,the multi-family lots would generate about $60,000 to$100,000,andrevenues from the golf course
should run about $1 million per year net.
Jim Hattori,Vice-President,Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation,stated that other cities have
participated in these types of financing ventures -one of these is the City of Seattle for the Pike Place
Market garage and a health clinic and housing for the Seattle Indian Services Commission;King County
has also done a similar type of guarantee.
Mr.Chapman wanted to know what would happen if the infrastructure was constructed and the project did
not go forward.
Mr. Hattori stated that the city would be called upon to use the bond reserve to pay off the bond holders.
He mentioned that there are several ways to mitigate any problems ifthis should happen and those would
be discussed with the city.
Mr.Pearce was concerned about a failure of the project which would leave the city with the burden of
paying off the bonds.He pointed out that the project is in the county and perhaps the county should be
guaranteeing the bonds.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the city has already approved the project to have city water and sewer and
since the bonds are for the infrastructure,the county would not be involved in the infrastructure construc
tion.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that until the area is annexed,the city would not receive any revenue from
property taxes.
K^_J There was some discussion on the proposal and Council requested that a specific proposal be submitted
by the proponent and that it be reviewed during the Council/staff retreat.
LAKELAND DEVELOPMENT -DRAINAGE
Karen Edwards,Edwards Nursery,requested that the Council address the problems of drainage, water,
and construction issues affecting her property as a result ofthe development of Lakeland Addition Division
#1.She stated that the RCWs require the review of drainage, flooding, and storm water runoff in the
nearby jurisdictions.She stated that she is experiencing flooding problems due to the land contour
changes made as a result of the platting of the property adjacent to her site.She requested that the
Council review the situation in regards to her property and the adjoining property.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that additional information has been distributed to the Council and the problem
will be reviewed.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which would prohibit recreational vehicles and motor homes from being
parked on a street for more than 24 hours.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Weight and Load
Restrictions"was read by title only.
\^J Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Chapman opposed.
ORDINANCE -STREET NAMES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which changes Clark Drive to Clark Road and changes Tana Drive to
Peninsula Drive and Lakeshore Drive.This change will bring those street names into conformity with
current usage.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.32 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Addresses and Street
Names"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
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0 50?ORDINANCE -BUILDING PERMITS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides that an owner, buyer, or vendor of a manufactured home is
responsible for obtaining a manufactured home placement permit.
The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 16.12 entitled "Building Permits" and
Section 16.12.045 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.f]
st\ORDINANCES -R-1.R-2.AND R-3 ZONES -1ST READING
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Ordinances were presented which amend the R-1, R-2,and R-3 zones as they relate to the placement of
manufactured homes and performance standards of residential structures.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the ordinances previously distributed to the Council have
been slightly changed.Due to the inability ofthe Senior Planner to return to Moses Lake from Seattle the
ordinances had to be slightly amended.
Mr.Chapman stated that he would like the ordinances tabled until it is certain that what the Council and
Planning Commission discussed at their joint study session is reflected in the final draft of the ordinances.
He also pointed out that the Planning Commission has taken no formal action on the ordinances but there
was just a consensus that they be forwarded to the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the ordinances be tabled,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
n/Q,A 1996 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for the 1996 Crack Seal Project.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and
passed unanimously.n
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
B. J.PETERS INDUSTRIAL PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT
B. J.Peters has submitted a preliminary plat for a 4.5 acre site located on the north side of Wheeler Road
and west of Highway 17 in the Light Industrial Zone.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the preliminary plat be approved and the Findings of Fact be
accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
MOULTON LANDING -REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering, on behalf of the owners of Moulton Landing, has submitted
a request for a one year extension of the preliminary plat approval period.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the preliminary plat approval period for Moulton Landing be
extended for one year,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AIRPORT LEASES
The proposed lease for rental of space at the Municipal Airport was presented to Council.Authorization _.
was requested for the City Manager to execute the necessary leases.')
Mr.Pearce stated the Airport Commission has requested that this item be withdrawn due to the
requirement for liability insurance. He stated that foran individual the liability insurance was about three
times the cost of their property so something else will have to be done.
DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -MIDWAY SCHOOL
Architects West,representing the Moses Lake School District,has requested a variance to allow the curb
to return around the driveway instead of running through the driveway as required by the Community
Standards.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and
passed unanimously.
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US KDK INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE PERMIT #9
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City staff requested authorization for the City Managerto execute the industrial discharge permit for US
KDK.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the City Managerbe authorized to execute the permit,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
R.C.MODELERS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that theR.C.Modelers have made improvements to their site A
at the Sand Dunes Treatment Plant and additional improvements will be made in the near future.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the January 1996 buildingreportwhich shows activity of $1.7
million.
INVESTMENT REPORT
/003JosephK.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the City received $29,532.22 in investment income for
January 1996.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME ,.,
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on January 31 the City received $247,045.35 in sales tax ^{.'&
revenue and $7,431.71 in transient rental income.^
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
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.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR B.J.PETERS
B.J.PETERS PRELIMINARY PLAT
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 January 11,
1996.
1.2 Proponent.Gordon Knopp 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.
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 representing the project.
2.2 The property is currently zoned Light Industrial.
2.3 No objections from the public
2.4 It is a continuation of an existing use
2.5 It is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
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 Itis 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 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 February 13,
1996.
5.2 Proponent.Gordon Knopp 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 proeprty 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.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Based upon the evidence presented to them, the Council makes the following findings of fact:
6.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned Light Industrial.f0*}
6.3 There were no objections from the public.
6.4 It is a continuation of an existing use.
6.5 It is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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:February 13,1996
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