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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 11,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine,Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson,and Richard
Pearce Absent:Dick Collier
MINUTES: Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the March 28 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Jackson,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 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 April 11,1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$584,151.12.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC.IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
154,136.48 WATER/SEWER LEASES 664.87
5,123.38 SANITATION FUND 62,628.41
23,362.85 AIRPORT 59.65
48.22 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 352.66
106,994.58 CENTRAL SERVICES 9,938.52
68.55 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 41,463.10
22,987.59 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 12,076.98
144,245.28 TOTAL $584,151.12
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have
been recordedon a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $16,562.60 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $289.38 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 81.67
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,817.12 CENTRAL SERVICES 557.24
SANITATION FUND 6,817.19 TOTAL $16,562.60
Checks: Checks 44601 through 44721 issued on March 29, 1995 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on April 11,1995 in the total amount of $710,589.00.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 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 88465 through 88479 in
the amount of $8,069.02.
Payroll:The payroll issued on April 7,1995 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 88480through88637 inthe amount
of $199,334.16.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Grant -Institute of Museum Services:The Institute of Museum Services has awarded a grant to //Do
the city in the amount of $1,975 to cover the costs of a professional surveyor's assessment of the
museum's artifacts collection.
Accept Work -Water/Wastewater Telemetry Project:TSI has completed the telemetry upgrade for the lll&&
water and wastewater systems.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Parkplace Preliminary Plat:Council should set April 25 as the date to consider the Parkplace Preliminary //#>(f
Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Chapman,
and passed unanimously.
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An ordinance was presented which provides for the annexation of 64.2 acres of propertywhich includes ')
Longview Tracts and property owned by Matthew Gregorich.
The public hearing was opened.
Mike and Janet Rawlings,823 S.Kiefer,were in favor of the annexation.
Roland Huff, 9972 Sunny Drive,was in favor of the annexation as he felt it would increase the value of
the property and will provide a means to correct sewer problems.
Connie Wright, 9861 Highland,wanted to know if it would be required for the residents to hook to city
water and sewer and that she is opposed to the annexation as itwill cost more than they can afford.She
also felt that a large land owner should not have the ability to force annexation on those living in the area
if they are opposed to it.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that residents are not required to hook to city water and sewer.
Terry and Gayla Hare,9930 Parkway,were opposed to the annexation.
Joan Kirby,9768 Curry,was opposed to the annexation as people on Social Security cannot afford it.
Peggy Chillson,9781 Curry Drive, is opposed to the annexation.
Matt Gregorich, P.O.Box 1014,pointed out that annexation requires 60%of assessed valuation and his
vacant property is only assessed at$32,000.He pointed out that it may take several years before sewer ^^^
and water will be installed.He was in favor of the annexation.fi
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the city received petitions for annexing the property which exceeded the
required 60%of the assessed valuation of the property.
Wilda Denton, property owner in the area,stated that the county cannot give any aid in correcting the
sewer problems in this area.The only viable solution is to obtain city sewer.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
1995 LARSON SEWER REPLACEMENT
Staff requested authorization to award the bid for the 1995 Larson Sewer Replacement Project with
Additive A to Chris'Excavation.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid and Additive A be awarded to Chris'Excavation,seconded
by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
GRANT COUNTY VETERANS ASSOCIATION
W.Michael Salis,President of the Grant County Veterans Association,requested seed money,not to
exceed $2,000, from the city to help provide a center and programs for veterans of Grant County.
Mr.Salis stated that they are looking for seed money to establish a veterans center. He felt the funds
would be an investment in the areas veteran population.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that there is no authority that would support an expenditure of
funds for this endeavor.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney, pointed out that the Senior Center had an existing program and
contracted with the city to provide recreation services.This organization has no existing program that the
city could contract for.
No action was taken by the Council.
JAPAN AIR LINES
Hiroshi Sato,Senior Director,Japan Air Lines,presented the city with a donation of $2,000.
ORDINANCE -LONGVIEW TRACTS/GREGORICH ANNEXATION -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
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Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that the city has accepted petitions from those in favor of
the annexation.He mentioned that the sewer may be a reason for annexing the property but it is not
associated with the annexation.To place sewer in this area will require an LID from the property owners
and the city will attempt to obtain a block grant forthe low and moderate income home owners inthe area
to help with the cost of the sewer.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The ordinance annexing certain specified territoryto the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporat
ingthe same within the corporate limits of the Cityof Moses Lake, and which provides forthe assumption
of existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted seconded by
Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -UTILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which establishes system development charges for future water and sewer
connections.
There was considerable discussion by the Council.
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering,stated that adding impact fees at the time of subdivision places a
tremendous burden on the developer.There would be no benefit to the developer since the appropriate
time to collect system development charges would be when a structure is constructed.He pointed out that
sewer and water are usually stubbed out to the property so that when connection is made there is no need
to cut the sidewalk or street.
The ordinance creating Chapter 3.62 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Utility System
Development Charges"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that the ordinance be amended by changing the second sentence in
~3.62.010and 3.62.020to read"The charge shall be paid upon application of a building permit or upon a
^J request to connect tocity water.",and adding "Water shall not beturned onor beallowed to remain turned
on ifthis charge is not paid."to 3.62.010,and the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES -1ST READING
Two different ordinances were presented which increase the water and sewer rates for the city.The first
ordinance increases the water rates by 15%.The second ordinance increases the water rates by 11%
the first year and an additional 11%the second year.Future increases would be based on the CPI.
After some discussion it was the consensus ofthe Council that ordinance proposal #1 should beadopted.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Rates" was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -VACATE PARK STREET
Charles and Stacey Morton and Evelyn Amick have requested the vacation ofa portion ofPark Street and
agreedto dedicate property for the construction of Central Drive in its new location.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Evelyn Amick,pointed out that the dedication
of property for the construction ofCentral Drive is contingent upon Central Drive being constructed within{^J 5 years.
The resolution initiating the procedure for vacating right-of-way dedicated for the development of Park
Street was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
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VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -NON-CONFORMING USE -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which amends the procedures for considering a non-conforming use inorder
to bring them intocompliance with how the city is currently operating.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was recommended that the first sentence in subsection
Fbe changed to "Upon receipt of information described in Subsection B,the Senior Planner shall proceed
to seta date for a public hearing within 60 days ofthe receipt of the information,unless waived by the (^\
subject property owner."
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.69 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Non-Conforming
Uses"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe ordinance be amended as suggested,the first reading ofthe
ordinance be adopted,and a public hearing be set for April 25,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE -CRESTVIEW COURT PUD -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which enumerates the permitted uses in the Crestview Court Planned Unit
Developmentas is required by the Moses Lake Municipal Code.
The ordinance amending Ordinance No.1624 creating Crestview Court Planned Unit Development,
Planned Development District No.6 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL -MAIN FIRE STATION LEASE
Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the lease agreement with Samaritan Hospital —^
for space atthe new main fire station.f )
Mr.Chapman stated that he was concerned that there is only a 30 day notice required fortermination of
the lease.He pointed out that the city will be incurring considerable expense to expand the main fire
station to accommodate Samaritan Hospital's needs.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the lease agreement,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mr.Chapman opposed because of the term of the lease.
ULID #7
A cross section ofthe proposed Central Drive was submitted forapproval.The constructionof this portion
of Central Drive would correspond to the existing Central Drive.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,pointed outthatthisis nota regulation streetso Council approval
is requested.
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering,representing Parkplace Investors,statedthatthis design is proposed
because the street will be a Class 4 as designated by the Departmentof Transportation.The lanewidths
as proposed are a 1' wider than required by DOT.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing the Amicks and Moses Lake Mall,was
concerned about who would pay for the additional width.Sincethe streetwill be constructed under LID
regulations the adjacent property owners would be paying for the improvements,butitis over what is
required by the city.
Mr.Harer pointed outthat this streetwill be receiving a great deal of commercial traffic and the extra width
will be needed.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that Central Drive be constructed as shown on the submitted cross
section,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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BRYAN ANNEXATION
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As requested by the City Council, a map was presented showing the property that can be annexed with
the petitions received by the city.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Ken Wiser has requested that an additional 70' of property
adjacent to the property originally requested for annexation by Lois Bryan also be included.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff proceed with annexing the area as shown on the submitted
map along with the additional 70' from KenWiser,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed unanimously.
SPRING CLEAN UP
Lakeside Disposal has offered to participate with the city and Grant County in the 1995 Annual Spring
Cleanup scheduled for April 22 and 23 and April 29 and 30. Lakeside has offered to split the cost with
the city. The city's share would be about $2,850.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the city participate in the 1995 Annual Spring Cleanup,seconded
by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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BUDGET
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the first quarter report on the 1995 budget.
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed the building activity report through March 1995.
ADDITIONAL POSITION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that several budgets have provisions for a temporary employee.
The city currently has a person who has been working in those departments and the request is to make
this person a full time roving clerk who would work in 3 or 4 departments as required.
It was the consensus of the Council that this employee be made full time.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
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