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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 9,1996
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Bill Reese,Grant Nichols,Chet Paine,
and Richard Pearce
ELECTION OF MAYOR
Mr.Rimple nominated Daryl Jackson for Mayor,seconded by Mr.Paine.
Mr.Chapman moved that the nominations be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Jackson was declared Mayor by unanimous vote.
MINUTES:Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the December 19 and December 29 meetings 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.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
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 December 29,1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$271,199.28.
GENERAL FUND $21,050.71 AIRPORT 4,330.17
STREET 1,302.00 SELF-INSURANCE 2,761.32
STREET IMPROVEMENT 69,203.26 CENTRAL SERVICES 308.21
PARK &RECREATION IMPROV 5,500.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 18,780.70
WATER/SEWER FUND 35,476.60 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 8,556.94
SANITATION FUND 70,091.03 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 850.17
TOTAL $238,211.11
V_/Prepaid Claims:None
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Checks:Checks 47295 through 47575 issued on December 29,1995 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 9,1996 in the total amount of $290,899.04.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 29,1995 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 92705 through 92877 in
the amount of $251,344.78.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 29,1995 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 92878 through 92893 in
the amount of $8,640.75.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
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II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
THIRD AVENUE
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering,has requested clarification of the status of Third Avenue as
it will be extended from Block Street through a proposed new plat.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that thestaffhas discussed whether or not the width of
Third Avenue should be 40'back of curb to back of curb or 53"as is the existing Third Avenue.
Mr.Bloom statedthatthe proposal isto build astreet40'widewith a 60'right-of-way.Staffs concern was
that there is an 80 right-of-way leading to this proposed extension.An 80'right-of-way is needed in the
downtown business district because ofon-street parking.This development is inthe Light Industrial Zone
and will provide for off-street parking.
There was some discussion bythe Council.It was pointed outthatany right-of-way required beyond the
Community Standards would haveto be purchased bythe City.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that Third Avenue right-of-way remain at 80',seconded by Mr.Paine,
and passed unanimously.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTRICTIONS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which would prohibit recreational vehicles and motor homes from being
parked on a street for more than 4 hours.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the City has received complaints about recreational vehicles
and motor homes being parked on the streets for extended periods oftime.This amendment will allow ^^
the City to address the problem.\)
There was some discussion by the Council which was concerned about visitors parking on the street and
suggested that the recreational vehicles be allowed to remain on the street for 24 hours.There was some
concern about whether or not the amendment would also allow dump trucks,potato trucks,and service
vehicles to be parked on the streets overnight.
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 that the ordinance be returned to the City Manager and it be amended
to provide a separate section for the enforcement ofrecreational vehicle parking on City streets,seconded
by Mr. Nichols,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
.gj/f CRITTENDEN ANNEXATION
Del Crittenden has submitted a Notice of Intent to Annex property which is located on the north side of
Wheeler Road and adjacent to the City limits. The area proposed for annexation is designated for
industrial uses under the City of Moses Lake's Comprehensive Plan. The area is currently zoned l-L,
Light Industrial,under the Grant County Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended to
the Council that the City approve the annexation request and that annexation petitions be drawn up and
circulated./*">
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Notice of Intent to Annex be accepted and a petition for
annexation be drafted requiring the simultaneous adoption of proposed zoning regulations and theassump
tion of all or any portion of existing indebtedness,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
)Dof REUTER ANNEXATION
Jim Rueter has submitted a Notice of Intent to Annex property located between Highway 17 and Gateway
Estates.The area proposed for annexation is designated for residential uses under the City of Moses
Lake's Comprehensive Plan.The area is currently zoned S-2,Suburban,under the Grant County Zoning
Ordinance.The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the City approve the annexation
request and that annexation petitions be drawn up and circulated.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,pointed out that the area requested for annexation is an island
and the proponent will somehow have to connect that to the existing City limits.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the boundary will have to be adjusted in order to make the
property contiguous and with a 60%approval of the annexation by the property owners.
There was some discussion by the Council on the additional property needed to make the proposed
annexation contiguous to the City's limits.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Notice of Intent to Annex be accepted and the area include
property contiguous to the City limits on the north side of Highway 17 to the proposed annexation and a
petition for annexation bedrafted requiring the simultaneous adoption of proposed zoning regulations and -y^\
the assumption of all or any portion of existing indebtedness,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed -<^
unanimously.
*J£Is STAAT'S SUBDIVISION VARIANCE REQUEST
Western Pacific Engineering,on behalf of Norm Staat,has submitted a request to defer street improve
ments to City standards on Wheeler Road and Wiser Lane in association with the Staat's 1st Short Plat.
The area is currently improved with streets constructed to Grant County standards.The Planning
Commission recommended tothe Council that the variance request be granted with the stipulation that
a covenant run with the land for the street improvements when required bythe City.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that thevariance request be granted with the stipulation that a covenant
run with the land for the street improvements when required by the City,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
FIRE DEPARTMENT -UNION CONTRACT
The 3-year contract with the fire fighters was presented.ZO/3
ActionTaken:Mr.Rimple moved that the City Manager be authorizedto sign the contract,seconded by
Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Grant County Economic Development Council submitted an agreement to the City for services in 1996
for which the City shall pay $6,306.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Paine,and passed unanimously.
UNITED VILLAGE PARK -DRIVEWAY VARIANCE
Clinton Hergert, United Village Park,has requested a variance to the Community Standards in order to
install curb to return around the driveway for United Village Park.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted with the stipulation that the design
and construction meet staff approval,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
FIRE STATION -SIDEWALK VARIANCE
Cochran Associates,architect for the new main fire station,has requested a variance in order to increase
the sidewalk width from 5' to 10'on Third Avenue in front of the apparatus bay, on Block Street at the
entrance to the training area,and on Fig Street at the entrance to the training area.The increase in width
will create a more gradual slope from the ramp to the street and reduce the shock effect on the fire
apparatus.
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passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
Mr.Jackson stated that David Bailey, Port of Moses Lake, is willing to set up a tour of the KDK Facility
on the Port.
DEPUTY MAYOR
Mr.Jackson pointed out that the City has never had a Deputy Mayor or Mayor Pro Tern in the past and
not having one creates a problem when the Mayoris not at a Council meeting. There has also been an
increase in activities in the City requiring representation from the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the position of Deputy Mayor be established,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman nominated Councilman Wayne Rimple as Deputy Mayor,seconded by Mr.
Reese.
Mr.Pearce moved that nominations be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Rimple was unanimously elected as Deputy Mayor
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr.Jackson stated that, with the concurrence of the Council,Bill Bailey would be re-appointed to the
Planning Commission.
There was no objection from the Council
AWC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
TheAWC Legislative Conference is scheduled for February 7 and8,1996 andany Councilman interested
in attending should notify the City as soon as possible.
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AMBULANCE SERVICE
Mr.Chapman stated that an article in the newspaper mentioned that the Fire Department would operate
a rescue unit for injury vehicle accidents.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Fire Department will respond to injury vehicle accidents
because of potential fire hazards and the need to provide possible extrication assistance.No additional
equipment will be purchased.
LOWER PENINSULA PARK
Mr.Chapman was concerned about the closure of the Lower Peninsula Boat Launch.He pointed out that
people still wish to use it in the winter time and other parks have had problems and they have not been
closed.
Fred Haynes,Police Chief,stated that a schedule could be established for the opening and closing of the
park to try and accommodate people who wish to use the park.He mentioned that the Police Department
cannot patrol the area constantly.
Jerry Thaut,Parks and Recreation Director,stated that other parks have residents in close proximity that
will notify the City if something is happening in the park.The Lower Peninsula Park is somewhat isolated
but staff is trying to work out a schedule to have it open at 5 a.m.and closing it at night.After hunting
season the park will probably be closed until spring when a new schedule can be worked out.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that this is not a park, it is a boat launch and no one should be in that area unless
they are launching a boat.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
rO SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on December29 the City received $261,857.82 in sales tax
revenue and $13,720.05 in transient rental income.
n<>0fi BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,presented the December building report which shows the City has had
about $46,204,486.92 in construction activity for the year.This amount includes the $20,000,000 in school
improvements.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the City received $61,614.80 in investment income for
December 1995.
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS
The Department of Health has submitted a letter concerning the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS)
in the City's wastewater.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that discussions have been held about the TDS levels in its
wastewater.He pointed out that high TDS levels are natural in the water in this area and,therefore,
makes it difficult to meet the limit imposed on the City bythe wastewater discharge permits issued bythe
state.The Department of Health has indicated that the City could receive some relief from current
requirements.Staff is currently working on this problem for both the Sand Dunes and Larson Wastewater
Treatment Plants.He pointed out that the TDS is an aesthetic issue and not a health issue.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 a.m.
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