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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 9,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine, BobChapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson, DickCollier,and
Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Chapman requested that the minutes of the May 1 meeting on the item dealing with LID
#58 be changed to readas follows:"...Evelynand Central be a combined project and that sidewalks
be required on both sides of EvelynwithA type curbs." Hementioned that Mr.Jackson had been opposed
to the motion.
Mr.Chapman moved that the minutes of the April 25 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce, and passed unanimously.
Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the May 1 meeting be approved as amended,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,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.Paine,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion ofthe bills to Moses Lake
Steel Supply and Faber Industrial Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listingwhich 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 May 9,1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of$376,926.93.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC.IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
K^J WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
WATER/SEWER LEASES
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 $27,413.36 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $1,350.64 CENTRAL SERVICES 3.72
WATER/SEWER FUND 270.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 7,141.00
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 2.70 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 18,645.30
TOTAL $27,413.36
Checks: Checks 44916 through 45041issued on April 26,1995 were approved for paymentatthe Council
meeting held on May 9,1995 in the total amount of $380,031.03.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 28,1995 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 88817 through 88830 in
the amount of $7,954.34.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 5,1995 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 88831 through 89008inthe amount
of $204,760.40.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
\^J II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Services Department:Lori Barlow,Associate Planner,was introduced to the Council.
Finance Department:Jennifer Lopez,Administrative Clerk,was introduced to the Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Build on Unplatted Property -Brotherton:Aresolution was presented which provides for W.il^b'fi
Brotherton Seed to build on unplatted property owned by the Washington Central Railroad.
Resolution -Accept Street and Utility Improvements -Crestview Court:A resolution was presented which //£&
accepts the street and utility improvements constructed as part of the Crestview Court PUD.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and
passed unanimously.
$53,339.11 SANITATION FUND 52,645.65
7,660.91 AIRPORT 25.65
46,627.49 UNEMPL COMP INS 5,196.90
601.01 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 728.06
88,868.48 CENTRAL SERVICES 22,787.16
2,512.83 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 42,418.97
25,917.51 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 19,344.73
6,305.15 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 1,557.43
389.89 TOTAL $376,926.93
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
3 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS
Roxi Nanto,C C Consulting,explained the project to the Council.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the public hearing beclosed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the housing needs analysis is available tothe public upon request.
AIRPORT COMMISSION -BUILDING MORATORIUM
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The Airport Commission requested a moratorium onbuilding construction atthe Municipal Airport until the
Airport Master Plan is completed.A plan should be done within a couple of months.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman movedthata moratorium be placed on new permanent construction until a
master plan is completed, seconded by Mr.Paine,and passed unanimously.
fa (,AGRI BEEF -WATER SERVICE
Agri BeefCo.requested authorization to connectto city waterat their facility at 3146 RoadN NE.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to hook to city water be granted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
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SAGE ROAD SPEED LIMIT
Propertyowners on Sage Road presented a petition which requested that the speed limit be reduced from
35 mph to 25 mph on Sage Road.
Betty Corning,representing the project, pointed out that the traffic is getting heavier allthe time and there f >
are walkers,joggers,children, and dogs in this area.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was felt that additional information is needed before any
action could be taken.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request be tabled,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
MOSES POINTE -WATER/SEWER SERVICE
The Moses Pointe developers have submitted an extra territorial utility agreement in order to allow them
to connect to city water and sewer.
Dennis Reynolds, representing the project,stated that the Council has agreed to allow the development
to connect to city water and sewer. The extra territorial utility agreement has been drafted and has been
examined by city staff and some changes need to be made.He mentioned that they would like to
construct the roads without curbs,gutters,or sidewalks.
Mr.Moore stated that the project will be an upscale development which will bring tourists into the area.
The project will include homes inthe middleclass range. Since the area will not be annexed intothe city
any time soon, the developer does not wish to build the roads to city standards.
George Lindsay,civil and design engineer forthe project,stated that they have worked with allaffected
agencies to establish some standards for the location of utilities.This development incorporates a ^^^
residential area and is a destination resort which includes golf cart paths and interconnected walkways fi
between the community and common use facilities.This will be a lowerdensity, urbantype development
and a different standard for streets has been discussed.
James A. Whitaker, CityAttorney, pointedout that the Council has been discussing requiring roads to be
constructed to city standards in developments that request city water and sewer services since it is
anticipated that those areas will be annexed intothe city and the city will then have to maintain the streets.
Staff is requesting direction from Council on standards for streets.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that streetstandards inareas which will be annexed inthe future
is a policydecision that the Council must decide. He suggested that city standards be required but provide
for a variance on the standards if the Council wishes.
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Mr.Moore pointed out that this is a plannedunitdevelopment which will involveinterconnected pathways
and amenities and the development will follow the contours of the land. To construct curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks will take away from people movingto the interior of the project.The streets will be constructed
to citystandardsexcept for the curbs,gutters,and sidewalks.The interconnected pathwayswill be the
transportation system in lieu of the standard curb,gutter,and sidewalk.He pointed outthat the residents
of this development will be focused on usingthe 150 acre interior park rather than usingthe streets for
recreational purposes.
Mr.Reese felt that requiring curbs,gutters,and sidewalks would detract from the integrity of the project
sincethey will be providing golfpathsandwalkwaysanditmaybe manyyearsbeforethe areaisannexed.
Mr.Pearceobjectedto building a housingdevelopment without having curbs,gutters,and sidewalks.He
pointed outthat people end upwalking in the streets becauseno sidewalks were constructed atthetime
of development.He felt that city standards should be required and variances granted if the Council
approves.
Mr.Collier pointed out that residential areas include families,school buses,utility vehicles, etc. He
mentioned that storm drainage has not been discussed. He felt that standards should be maintained if
the city is expected to service this area sometime in the future.He felt that standards should be
maintained and variances be granted if they are appropriate.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that this is a unique development of 315 acres. He felt that the Council should
consider the uniqueness of the development and the fact that the developer has proposed to develop the
streets to city standards,except for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request of Moses Pointe to build streets to city standards except
forcurbs, gutters, and sidewalks be granted,seconded by Mr.Paine, and failed with Mr.Reese,Mr.Paine,
and Mr.Rimple in favor and Mr.Chapman,Mr.Pearce,Mr.Collier, and Mr.Jackson opposed.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that city standards be maintained in this project,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed with Mr.Chapman,Mr.Pearce,Mr. Collier, and Mr.Jackson in favor and Mr.Reese,
Mr.Paine,and Mr.Rimple opposed.
^J VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -LAUREL DRIVE VACATION -2ND READING
Midstate Land Co.has requested the vacation of the portion of Laurel Drive which abuts Block 3 of the
Riviera Addition Plat. An easement for public utilities will be needed as there are electrical and telephone
lines in the area.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Laurel Drive was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Jackson,and passed with Mr.Chapman opposed.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -PARK STREET VACATION -1ST READING
Charles andStacy Morton and Evelyn Amickhave requested the vacation ofa portion of Park Street which
abuts the south property line of the proposed Lot 3 of Parkplace Plat.The Planning Commission
recommended thatthe vacation requestbe granted andthe water line and hydrants be abandoned.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Park Street was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.{^J Jackson,and passed unanimously.
JAPANESE GARDEN
The Park and Recreation Commission has requested that the City Council support the concept of the
Japanese Garden being located within the Three Ponds development.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the Council endorse the concept of placing the Japanese Garden
inthe Three Ponds area, seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
,||7 PIONEER/NELSON SIGNAL
After negotiating with several bidders on the Pioneer/Nelson signal project,the work was awarded to
McCandlish for a total of $126,720.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe award ofthe contract to McCandlish be ratified,seconded by
Mr.Chapman, and passed unanimously.
|0l3/PARK AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN '
Staff requested authorization to enter an agreement with Eastern Washington University to update the
city's Parkand Recreation element of the city's Comprehensive Plan.
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Action Taken:Mr.Collier movedthatthe City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS
Staff presented a conceptual site plan for the Grape Drive ballfields.
Jerry Thaut,Parkand Recreation Director,explained the proposal to the Council.
Mr.Chapmanwanted to know ifthere would be some open space inthis area.
Mr.Thautstatedthatthis particular areais specifically designed for athletic uses andas suchopen space
for its own sake is at a minimum.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the presented concept is a result of a collaboration of the
design done bythe cityand the design done by Parkplace Developers. Staff is requestingapproval of the
plan presented as Concept D.
Candi Thonney stated that they would like to see some soccer fields included as there is a need for
practice fields and the existing fields at the schools are small. The original concept included soccer fields
but they were taken out as the city did not want to duplicate the efforts of the School District,which is
proposing soccer fields at the high school, junior high, and Garden Heights.There are over 500 children
playing soccer this year.
Connie Paris,soccer parent,stated that she thought soccer fields were going to be a part of the Grape
Drive ballfields but there are none shown.Soccer is becoming a popular sport which involves girls and
boys.She pointed out that soccer is a two season sport - spring and fall.
Ron Fode,soccer parent, would also like to have soccer fields in the Grape Drive ballfield project and felt
there would be sufficient space for soccer fields.
Pat Lynch,soccer parent,stated that more soccer fields are needed.
Sam Homey,soccer parent,stated that soccer is growing rapidly and play fields are at a premium at the
present time.
Jim Schmidt, Parkplace Investors, stated that they were interested in the aesthetics of the project and
would liketo see green areas and niceentrances thattiethe commercial areaand the parkarea together.
Dick Deane, Park and Recreation Commission Chairman, pointed out that the school district is working
on putting in underground irrigation systems at the schools which impact the soccer players.He
mentionedthatthe school district will be placing 3 soccer fields and 3 football fields in20 acres atthe high
school.
Mr.Rimple statedthat4 or5 small soccer fields could be accommodated atthe Grape Drive facility.
Lynn Bruce,soccer parent,statedthatthere isa need for a place to hold a tournament.She felt thatthere
is enough room at the Grape Drive facility to incorporate 5 mod fields which would allow Moses Laketo
host a soccer tournament.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that Concept D for the Grape Drive facility be approved and that"mod"
soccer fields be provided,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
MUSEUM LEASE
Staff requested authorization to enter into another lease forthe building where the Adam East Museum
and Art Center is located.The lease terms are identical with the original lease.
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the lease,seconded by
Mr. Collier, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INITIATIVE 164
i i Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that Initiative 164,the Property Rights Initiative,has passed
^-^the house and the senate but signatures are being gathered in order to place it on the ballot.Jurisdictions
areconcernedaboutthe impactthis initiative could have on zoningand other land use issues.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,distributed the crime analysis report which showsthat Moses Lake isaboveaverage
when it comes to the number of police officers employed by the city.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on April 28 the city received $178,029.29 in sales tax
revenue and $4,986.03 in transient rental income.
The regular meeting was recessedat 10:10 p.m.and the Council met in a executive sessionto discuss
real estate. The executive session was adjourned at 10:30p.m.andthe regular meeting was reconvened.
RESOLUTION -MISS MOSES LAKE
A resolution was presented which retracts the declaration establishing Miss Moses Lake as the official
hostess for the city.
The resolution withdrawing the declaration setting forth Miss Moses Lakeas the official hostess forthe City
of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
i,)unanimously.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m
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