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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
May 1,1995
9 A.M.
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine,Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson, and Richard
Pearce Absent:Dick Collier
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE -LID #58 -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes LID #58.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that a resolution was passed by the City Council authorizing the
formation of an LID forthe proposed Central Drive street.Preliminary assessments were sent out to the
affected property owners and a public hearing was held before the Council. Due to the issues raised at
the public hearing consideration of the ordinance establishing the LID was tabled and it was determined
that a special meeting should be held to discuss the matter.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthis item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and
passed unanimously.
Ron Baker, Boundary Engineering, who developed the preliminary assessments,explained how the
estimates were determined.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the projectwhich includes a wider than required
street width for Central,considerable landscaping, and two trafficsignals.
i^_y!Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the ULID portion be removed from this project,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that staff be authorized to pursue revenue bonds forwater and sewer
improvements for the Central Drive and Evelyn Drive project,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and passed
unanimously.
Mrs.Amick pointed out that they donated 40'to the city for a street and put in over $90,000 in utilities.
She was not opposed to the street as itwould benefit everyone but feltthat perhaps the city should pay
for the oversizing and the landscaping.
Jim Cochran felt that the major developers should pay the majorityof the cost since it will benefit them.
Percy Driggs was concerned about the oversizing of the street in a commercial area.
Dick Zornes felt that the project would not benefitVista Village Shopping Center inany way.
George Twigg felt thatthe cityshould putin Evelyn Drive as ithas constructedother streets inthe cityat
no cost to the property owners. He did not feel his property would benefit from this project.
Jim Golly opposed the projectas he did not feel itwould benefit his property.
Mr.Rimple pointedout that commercial traffic would not be using Evelyn Drive and itwould be developed
as a residential street.
\^J Ron Ratcliff pointed out that water and sewer and streets are already in place along Evelyn and Evelyn
should not be included in the costs to construct Central Drive.He felt it should be a totally separate
project.
Mr.Baker pointed outthat none of Central Drive costs have been included inthe assessments for Evelyn
Drive.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the developers are also propertyowners along Evelyn Driveand the cost for
the utilities have been taken out of the project.
Mr.Chapman stated that he was infavor of removingthe three residential property owners on Evelyn from
the LID and have the city pick up the cost.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the assessments assigned to 502 Village, 816 Evelyn,and 808
Evelyn be picked up by the city and paid for out of 309 funds, and Evelyn and Central be a combined
project,and that sidewalks be required on both sides of the street with A type curbs,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the removal of the 3 property owners on Evelyn is not a gift by the city since
they have already have sewer and water available.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the city pay for the additional width for Central Drive,seconded
by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of the Central Drive area between Grape Drive and Valley Road,
Grape Drive between Central Driveand Highway 17, Central Place, and Evelyn Drive between Crest Drive
and Central Drive area by constructing and installing full width street improvements including paving,
curbs,gutters,storm drainage,sidewalks,landscaping,street lighting, electrical transmission and
distribution alterations, and traffic signalization in accordance with Resolution No. 1881 of the City Council
of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,establishing Local Improvement District No. 58; providing the
method ofassessment for improvements made in said district;assessments upon property in said district;
and providing for payment of such assessments into a bond fund to pay and secure the payment of LID
bonds issued for the cost of the improvements was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,requested clarification on the landscaping issue.
Itwas determined by Council that the landscaping should be bid as an alternate but that water lines should
be placed down the center of Central Driveso that water is available at the time any landscaping may be
provided.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
U AIRPORT COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the Airport Commission has recommended that an moratorium be placed on
any building construction at the airportand if the Council is in agreement with that,formal action should
be taken.
Mr.Pearce stated that he would obtain a letter from the Airport Commission requesting that moratorium
if that is still there recommendation.\
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PIONEER/NELSON SIGNAL
Staff reported that the negotiations forthe installation of the Pioneer/Nelson traffic signal came in over the
budgeted amount and staff is requesting direction.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that staff be authorized to award the bid for the installation of the
signal fora cost not to exceed $127,000,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The special meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.
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