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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 23,1996
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Grant Nichols,Chet Paine, and Richard
Pearce Absent:Bill Reese
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the January 9 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^r Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe bills,checks,andprepaid claims issuedbeapproved,seconded
by Mr.Paine, and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion ofthe bills to Moses Lake
Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as 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 January 23,1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$318,539.81.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
1990 BONDS REDM
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WATER/SEWER LEASES
SANITATION FUND
Prepaid Claims:None
v-X Checks:Checks 47576 through 47699 issued on January 10,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 23, 1996 in the total amount of $238,211.11.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 12,1996 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 92894 through 93058 in
the amount of $205,,407.78.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
$35,237.07 AIRPORT 1,527.80
17,033.29 UNEMPL COMP INS 3,767.97
37.95 SELF-INSURANCE 1,746.14
14,316.19 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,091.77
86.23 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 26,073.43
37.95 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 25,993.93
13,395.59 FIREMANS PENSION 229.50
2,950.00 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 1,000.00
153.90 LID #53 59.63
1,497.09 TOTAL $318,539.81
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II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions - Accept Quit Claim Deeds - Joann Amick.Gloria Morton.Cynthia Cochran,and Parkplace /O ^^
Investors:Resolutions were presented which accepted quit claim deeds for right-of-way for the Central
Drive Project from Joann Amick,Gloria Morton,Cynthia Cochran, and Parkplace Investors.
Resolutions -Accept Easements - Cvnthia Cochran. .Moses Lake Mall.Richard Zomes.Percy Driqqs./j/3
Arco Inc.. Joann Amick. and Gloria Morton:Resolutions were presented which accepted easements for
the Central Drive Project from Cynthia Cochran,Moses Lake Mall,Richard Zornes,Percy Driggs, Arco
Inc.,Joann Amick,and Gloria Morton
Resolution -Lease/Purchase Agreement:Aresolution was presented which authorized the City Manager I'^
to sign the lease/purchase agreement with Koch Financial Corporation.
Resolution -ULID #6 -Set Date:A resolution was presented which sets February 27 as the date for a /O'/<£
public hearing on the final assessment roll for ULID #6.
B.J.Peters Industrial Park Pre.Plat:The Council should set February 13 asthe date to consider the B./j£L?
J.Peters Industrial Park Preliminary Plat.
Larson Recreation Planned Commercial Development Pre. Plat:The Council should set February 13 as
the date to consider the Larson Recreation Planned Commercial Development Preliminary Plat.
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
MAIN FIRE STATION
Bids were received for the construction of the main fire station.Two of the bids did not include sales tax
as was required inthe bid specifications. The City Council was advised that it may declare that omitting
the sales tax is not a material irregularity and that the Council, in its discretion, can waive the irregularity
as an informality.Ifthe Council decides that the irregularity is material, the two bids which did not include
sales tax should not be accepted.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the options to the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the omission of sales tax be deemed immaterial,that the irregularity
be waived as an informality,and the base bid be awarded to Leone and Keeble, Inc.subject to approval
by Farmers Home Administration,seconded by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
,i j?COMMUNICATION -WELL 17/Well 5/oJi>
yy\7>Eka Nobel is requesting thatthe startupof Well #17 be delayed for a year in order to continue trying to
I'solve the problems with this well.
Linn Bingham,Eka Nobel,stated that they have been working on the problems and perhaps 8 months
would be sufficient to resolve it.They are attempting to obtain permits under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System so that much of the discharge water can be handled through the irrigation
system rather than going through the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that there is a problem with Well 5 and if it should need
to be shut down it will cause water rationing in the Terrace Addition unless Well 17 is brought on-line
before that happens.Staff is working with Eka Nobel on the problem.
Mr.Bingham stated that they are aware of the problems with Well 5 and have discussed it with staff and
fully understand the situation.IfWell 5 should fail and Well 17 have to be brought on-line,it will be dealt
with.
There was some discussion by the Council on the need to repair Well 5.
Mr.Bingham pointed out that ifWell 5 goes down and Well 17 has to be used,their state permit will have
to be revised.They are starting the process of requesting a variance on their permit just in case Well 17
has to be used.
Mr.Harer stated that staff will do everything possible to keep Well 5 on line through the summer at least.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request from Eka Nobel to delay start up ofWell 17 for one year
be granted with the stipulation that ifan emergency arises with Well 5, Well 17 will have to be brought on
line,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that staff be directed to begin the process forrepairingWell 5,seconded
by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
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REQUEST FOR WATER -THOMPSON
Tommie Thompson has requested citywater foran area northof Nelson Road accessed by Hamilton Road
and immediately adjacent to the city limits.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Mr.Thompson has withdrawn this request.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS -FIRST READING ^^
An ordinance was presented which would prohibit recreational vehicles and motor homes from being
parked on a street for more than 24 hours.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe cityhas received complaintsabout recreational vehicles
and motor homes being parkedon the streets for extended periodsof time. This amendment will allow
the city to address the problem.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Weight and Load
Restrictions"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Paine, and passed with Mr.Chapman opposed.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
BIKE/PEDESTRIAN PATH
Staff requested authorization to call forbids forthe bicycle/pedestrian path along the lake from Stratford
Road to Marina Drive and completing the 10'wide concrete path along Marina Driveto I-90.
There was some discussion by the Council.
\)Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staffbe authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
VIM.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PARKPLACE FINAL PLAT
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering,has submitted a final plat for a 73 acre three (3) lot subdivision located
on the east side of Grape Drive and adjacent to SR-17.The proposed plat would accommodate
commercial and multi-family development.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the final plat be approved and the Findings of Fact be accepted,
seconded by Mr. Rimple, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Staff requested authorization to apply for STP and TIB funds to improve Valley Road from Airway Drive
to Ottmar Road.The improvement would consist of constructing 3 traffic lanes,a 6'sidewalk on the north
side,a 10'sidewalk on the south side,and 6'fences on both sides.This would be a joint city/county
project designed and administered by the city.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the city has applied for a grant for this project in the
past but has not received an award. This time a park and ride and some landscaping will be included.
A public meeting was held on the project and one couple was opposed to it on a tax issue.
KJ Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthis project was suggested to the cityseveral years ago by
some ofthe residents in CascadeValley who have seen problems in negotiating the hill.This was brought
to the city as a safety issue.He pointed out that no taxes will be imposed to pay for this project.The
funds would come from already existing taxation methods.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to apply for the grants,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
NELSON ROAD LID.,,-,
The city has received a request to participate in an LID along Nelson Road.This would be a $2,000,000 j09P
projectwith the city's approximate cost being $25,000.
Mr.Chapman wanted to know if curbs, gutters, and sidewalks would be included in the project.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the design of the project has not been finalized but it has
been proposedto have curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on one side with the otherside being improved at
a later date.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the city participate in this proposed LID for Nelson Road,
seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
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X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUDGET REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,Cjty Manager,distributed the final quarterly financial report for 1995.
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter to Representative Gary Chandler from the
Department of Ecology concerning the TDS levels inthe city's wastewater.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT -VISION STATEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Vision Statement drafted by the Citizens Advisory
Committee.
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MAIN FIRE STATION -STREETS
GaryG.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that questions had arisen about the development ofthe
streets inthe vicinity of the new main fire station.Fifth Street and Fig Street will have 80' of right-of-way
with a 45'wide street and 5'sidewalks on both sides.Third Avenue will have 80'of right-of-way with a
60'street and 10'sidewalks on both sides.Block Street will have an 80' right-of-way with a 40'street and
10'sidewalks on one street.
There was some discussion by the Council on the street widths.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that Block Street,Fig Street,and Fifth Avenue have 80' of right-of-way
with street improvements 45' in width, Third Avenue have 80' of right-of-waywith street improvements at
60' in width and all sidewalks be 10' in width,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
real estate matters.The executive session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:45 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 PARKPLACE
FINAL PLAT
PARKPLACE FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. Apublichearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on January 11,
1996.
1.2 Proponent. Sun Cityand Park Place Investors are the proponents of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon
the plat. Citystaff has confirmedthe 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 the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned C-2,R-3,and R-1.
2.3 It is consistent with the development that has already taken place in the area.
2.4 Planning supports property platted by the city south of Central.
2.5 The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.6 There were no negative comments from the public.
2.7 The traffic issue has been mitigated.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Fromthe foregoing findings offact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City ofMoses Lake is 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 Itis proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests andwelfare ofthe 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 ofMoses Lake tothe City Council ofthe City ofMoses Lake that
the plat be approved as submitted.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on January 23,
1996.
5.2 Proponent.Sun City and Park Place Investors are the proponents ofthis plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponents havesubmitted a final plat for property legally described upon the
plat.
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 proponents arethe owners of the property.
6.2 The propertyis currently zoned C-2, R-3, and R-1.
6.3 It is consistent with the development thathas already taken place in the area.
6.4 Planning supports property platted by the city south of Central.
6.5 The use is consistent withthe Comprehensive Plan.
6.6 There were no negative comments from the public.
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 final plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is properat this time forthe 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:January 23,1996
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