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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 8,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine,Bob Chapman,Daryl Jackson,Dick Collier, Bill Reese,and
Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Chapman moved that the minutes of the July 25 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the billsto
Faber Industrial 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 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 August 8, 1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$559,737.86.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPAIR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK/REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
1994 BOND FUND
$50,727.75 MONROE STREET LID 22,537.59
6,172.16 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1,778.30
7.59 WATER/SEWER LEASES 389.89
601.03 SANITATION FUND 55,670.43
63,580.99 AIRPORT 168.32
117,796.89 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 951.66
79,725.78 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,376.95
67.98 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 38,467.62
38,806.59 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 35,294.45
33,698.75 ML YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 917.14
TOTAL $559,737.86
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccording to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have
K^_J been recorded ona listing which has been made available tothe City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $12,290.62 for all funds.
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GENERAL FUND
WATER/SEWER FUND
$276.62 CENTRAL SERVICES 11.75
11,747.03 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 255.22
TOTAL $12,290.62
Checks:Checks 45762 through 46089 issued on July 26,1995 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on August 8,1995 in the total amount of $284,719.13.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 31,1995 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 90292 through 90557 in the amount
of $277,772.38.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 31,1995 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 90558 through 90574inthe amount
of $8,255.89.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Water Main -Port of Moses Lake:A resolution was presented which accepts the J/fr &
water main constructed by the Port of Moses Lake on Randolph Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Jackson,
and passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
0 BUILDING PERMITS
James Rueter, Advantage Homes,felt thatthere was duplication on staffs part when reviewing a building
permit that also required a conditional use permit. He mentioned that it has taken VA to 2 months to
receive a building permit and would like to see the process expedited.
Joseph k.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has handled twice the valuation in building permits
already in 1995 than they did in the whole of 1994.He mentioned that the process would be investigated (^
and if duplication is taking place,staff will attempt to eliminate that.
H1 GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS
Bruce Dees &Associates submitted a cost estimate forthe improvements of the Grape Drive Ballfields
Complex along with a proposed grading plan.
There was some discussion by the Council.
/]HUMANE SOCIETY -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
The Humane Society has requested a building permit for an addition to the existing building located on
unplatted property owned by the city.
It was the consensus of the Council that the request be referred to the Planning Commission for a
recommendation to the Council.
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VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which brings the fine for parking in a handicapped parking space without the
proper permit into line with state law.
The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Section 10.12.060(C) "Parking Regulations"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -FENNER
A resolution was presented which accepts a Glassstream boat and tandem axle trailer from Robert &Ava
Fenner to be used for the Moses Lake DARE Program.
The resolution accepting a donation to the Moses Lake Police Department was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BELL GROUP #2 PLAT -VARIANCE
Columbia Northwest Engineering has requested a variance for the Bell Group #2 Major Plat in order to
deviate from the design standards of the subdivision regulations for Lot 9 and a variance for the deferral
of sewer improvements on Broadway as the plat will be served with sewer from Basin Street.Lot 9 does
not meet the minimum width design standard ofsixty-five feet (65')as it fronts on Basin Street and an ^^^
easement will be provided on one of the lots for sewer service to Lot 10.The Planning Commission r)
recommended that the variances be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with Lot 10 for the
extension of sewer service in the future.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the variances be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with
Lot 10 for the extension of sewer service in the future,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimous
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RESOLUTION -SAMARITAN HOSPITAL -OFF-PREMISES SIGN
Samaritan Hospital,located at 801 E.Wheeler,has requested asign variance to replace their existing 40 i_—1—-—
square foot off-premise identification sign with a 122.5 square foot sign.The sign is located to the east //£G>~^\
ofthe Samaritan Hospital driveway,on unplatted property ownedbythe U.S.Bureau of Reclamation and
managed bythe East Columbia Basin Irrigation District.The area is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential,
which does not allow off-premise signs.
The Planning Commission recommended that the ordinance be amended to allow off-premises signs in
the R-3 Zonewith Planning Commission approval and thattheCouncil direct a building permit tobe issued
to Samaritan Hospital forthe sign to be built on unplatted property.
The resolution allowing Grant County Hospital District #1 to build on unplatted property owned bythe U.
S.Bureau of Reclamation was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed
unanimously.
It was the consensus of the Council thatthe sign ordinance be amended to allow off-premisesigns inthe
R-3 Zone.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL
The Moses Lake Tourism Commission felt that it is important for the city to be a partof the proposed
holiday lighting festival.
Alan McFadin,Moses Lake Tourism Commission, has discussed the possibility of drawing tourists to
Moses LakebetweenThanksgiving and Christmas by sponsoring a holiday festival including lighting,ice
skating events, etc. The citywould need to be a part of this project.
Judie Besso,Moses Lake Tourism Commission,stated that Scott Lybbert's designs on I-90 have drawn
a lotof peopleto the area. One of hisdesigns was used atthe AquaticCenterlastyearand itis proposed
to have some designs at the entrances of Moses Lake and inthe downtown area. The city does need to
be involved in this promotion.
K^_J Dick Deane,Park and Recreation Commission,stated that they are interested in this project as it will
promote the year-round quality of life in Moses Lake.
Mr.McFadin stated that it would take approximately $10,000 per year from the city for this project along
with installation,removal,maintenance,and storage of the lighting displays.
Mr.Rimple stated that the funding would have to be looked at during budget study sessions and with the
amount requested would like to see specifics of the project.
There was some discussion by the Council which was in favor of the project but expressed concern about
where the funding would come from. It was recommended that the request be discussed during budget
sessions to see what could be done for 1996.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ACCEPT WORK -LARSON SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The work on the Larson Sewer Replacement Project has been completed and the work should be
accepted.This project included replacing 6,655'of 12"sewer main.The contractor,Chris'Excavation,
overexcavated the sewer line rather than using a trench box as was planned by the Engineering
Department. This increased the contract amount by nearly $37,000 which was still $25,000 below the
engineer's estimate and $15,000 below the second low bidder.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the city bids its contracts on unit prices and if
additional units are needed the price is added.He mentioned that most contractors use the trench box
\^J method but this contractor used the overexcavation method.This method increased the amount ofasphalt
and crushed surfacing topcourse overruns needed to complete the project.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the work be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into,
seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed with Mr.Collier and Mr.Paine opposed.
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^ADVANTAGE HOMES -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -APPEAL
James Reuter,Advantage Homes, requested a conditional use permit to place an HUD manufactured
home in an R-2 Zoneat 2121 Basin Street.The conditional use permit was approved by the Planning
Commission with certain conditions.Mr.Reuter has appealed the condition requiring two hard paved off-
street parking spaces.
Mr.Reuterstatedthatthe off-street parking will be doneto code butthe Planning Commission feelsthat
the parking should be concrete which isa higher standard than required byordinance.He pointed outthat
many ofthe areas where the manufactured homes are placed have gravel parking areas.fm\
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the conditional use permit be amended to require two gravel or
paved off-street parking spaces, secondedby Mr.Pearce,and failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Chapman,and
Mr.Paine in favor.
\q62-CASTILLO -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -APPEAL
Noe Castillo requested a conditional use permitto place an HUD manufactured home in an R-2 zone at
9780 Kinder Road.The conditional use permit was approved by the Planning Commission with certain
conditions.Mr.Castillo has appealed the condition requiring two hard paved off-street parking spaces.
Therewas some discussion bythe Council as the area has very few paved off-street parking areas.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the requirement for two hard paved off-street parking spaces be
deleted,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Chapman, and Mr.Paine in favor.
DYER -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -APPEAL
Steve Dyer requested a conditional use permit to place an HUD manufactured home in an R-2 zone at
3915 Windy. The conditional use permit was approved by the Planning Commission with certain
conditions.James Reuter,representing Mr.Dyer,has appealed the condition requiring two hard paved
off-street parking spaces.
Mr.Reuter stated that there are no paved off-street parking spaces nor streets paved to city standards
in the Westlake area.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the appeal from the Planning Commission conditions be denied,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Collier,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Jackson in favor.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
RESOLUTION -CITY OF MOSES LAKE HOSTESS
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed a resolution which recognizes the winnerofthe Miss Moses
Lake Pageant as one of the youth ambassadors of the city.
The resolution expressing support for activitieswhich recognize young people of the citywas read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed
unanimously.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
|7 BROADWAY/ALDER SIGNAL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city will be doing traffic counts at the intersection of ^^
Broadway and Alder.That information will be given to the Department of Transportation and used to see f I
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if any changes can be made to improve the intersection.
BUDGET CALENDARS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the 1996 budget calendar.
TOUR OF CITY FACILITIES
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a tour of the city's facilities will be scheduled for a future
date.
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SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on July 31 the city received $232,497.78 in sales tax C-^T
revenue and $14,168.36 in transient rental income.//^''&
BUILDING ACTIVITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the building activity report for the year to date.
I ,MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe city has received a grant for $2,700 for the Municipal
Airport Zoning and Development Plan.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the grant agreement,
seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Gavinski distributed a letter from the Airport Commission which states that the airport plan has been
completed and the consultant should be paid.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the consultant be paid,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
INITIATIVE 164
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that enough signatures were gathered to put Initiative 164 on
the November ballot as Referendum 48 and AWC has taken a stand as being opposed to Referendum 48.
HAM RADIO TOWER
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that William Storm has submitted a letter concerning the ham
radio tower that has been erected on the end of the peninsula.Mr.Storm felt that the homeowner
covenants were ignored when the request was considered.The tower was allowed by the Hearing
Examiner because of a ruling by the FCC. Private homeowner covenants are not something the Hearing
Examiner could consider when considering this request.Those covenants will have to be enforced by the
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The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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