1995 01 244954
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 24,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Chet Paine,Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson,and
Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the January 24 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed unanimously.
Approval of bills,checks,and prepaid claims
Action Taken:Mr.Reese movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claimsissued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Collier,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial Supply.
Vouchersaudited andcertified bythe Finance Director as required byRCW42.24.080,andthose expense
reimbursement claimscertified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded ona listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the belowlistas modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of January 24, 1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$319,823.31.
GENERAL FUND $20,491.69 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,206.82
STREET 13,220.90 SANITATION FUND .47
EQUIPMENT LEASES 13,757.89 AIRPORT 108.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 32.36 CENTRAL SERVICES 27,613.95
WATER/SEWER FUND 25,539.60 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 28,581.21
1985 BOND REDEMPTION 171,212.39 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 10,214.48
1990 BOND REDEMPTION 3,879.25 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 762.65
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 3,141.15 LID #53 60.50
TOTAL $319,823.31
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 $55,102.91 for all funds.
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 51,691.31
CENTRAL SERVICES 11.40
TOTAL $55,102.91
Checks:Checks 43785 through 43927 issued on January 11,1995 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 24,1995 in the total amount of $136,098.70.
Payroll:The payroll issued on January 13,1995 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 87278 through 87572 in
the amount of $191,305.88.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Public Works/Parks -Labor Agreement:Authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the /O^/S
labor agreement with Teamsters for Public Works and Parks employees.
Accept Work -1994 Crack Seal Project:A&C Repair has completed work on the 1994 Crack Seal /O/L?'/\
Project.The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Resolutions -Accept Street and Utilities:Resolutions were presented which accept street and utility /'^6>
^J improvements in the Cove West Phase 2 Plat,the Montlake East #3 Plat,and accepting curb cuts and
utility improvements in the Ormond Short Plat.
Accept Bid -Lease/Purchase Agreement:Staff recommended thatthe bid ofSutro&Co.,Inc.for the 1995 //J5 (&
lease/purchase agreement with a 7.33% interest rate be accepted.
Resolution- Lease/Purchase Agreement: A resolution was presented which authorizes the City Manager //3 (0
to sign the lease/purchase agreement documents with Sutro &Co.,Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
GENERAL FUND $153.12
STREET 2.58
STREET REPR/RECON 3,244.50
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
WELL 17
Upon testing of Well 17 it was found to have a high silica count. A high silica count in the water will
adversely affect ASMI and AKZO Nobel, it has been requested that the operation of the well be delayed
until a remedy can be found for the excess silica in the water.Ifthe silica exceeds concentrations of 150
ppm it will form deposits on their cooling towers causing their cooling water cycles to be reduced from 2.7 {""""^
cycles to 1.5 cycles.The cost for chemicals would cost each company over $200,000 per year.They
would also be tripling the discharge quantities as well as increasing the sodium and chloride quantities that
are being discharged.The increased sodium and chloride discharged into the city's sewer system could
cause the city to exceed its discharge permit limitations.Meetings have been held between the two
companies and city staff but no solution has yet been found.
Dean Curtis, ASMI,stated that the excess silica will cause problems and requested that the well not be
brought on line until a solution can be found.
Lind Bingham,Akzo Nobel, also requested that the well remain out of service until a solution can be found
for the excess silica in the well.
There was some discussion by the Council on possible solutions.Itwas pointed out that silica would not
affect the potability of the water, it is only affecting the processing systems of the two companies.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff continue to work with the parties involved and the well not
be brought on line until some solutions are found.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES -ULID #5 AND LID #57 -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS -2ND READING
Ordinances were presented which adopt the final assessment rolls for ULID #5 and LID #57.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Utility Local Improvement
District No. 5 which has been created and established forthe purpose of paying the cost of constructing
and installing a sanitary sewer system and connecting the sanitary sewersystem to existing sanitary sewer
in the Paxson Drive area as provided by Ordinance 1615 and levying and assessing the amount thereof
against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land, and other property shown on said roll was read by title
only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed with Mr.Collier abstaining.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement
District No.57 which has been created and established for the purpose of paying the cost of
undergrounding electrical utilities along Crestview Drive as provided by Ordinance 1615and levying and
assessing the amountthereofagainst the several lots,tracts,parcels of land,and other property shown
on said roll was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jacksonmovedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,secondedby Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Collier abstaining.
ORDINANCE -BUILDING PERMITS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which provides that the construction ofa fence on unplatted property would
not require permission from the Council butwould require a building permit ifthe fence were 6'in height.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.12 oftheMoses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Building Permits"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce, and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
jnlfyr 1995 CRACK SEAL PROJECT
Staff requested authorization tocall for bids for the 1995 Crack Seal Project.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids for the 1995 Crack Seal Project,
seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
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MCCOSH PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Staff requested authorization to call for bids forthe McCosh Park Improvement Project.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,mentioned that, as directed by Council,staff would include some
beautification of the parking lot,making sure there is no loss of parking spaces and the budget is not
exceeded.
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorizedto call for bids forthe McCoshParkImprovement
Projectand that resurfacing the tennis courts be included,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and passed unani
mously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
MONTLAKE EAST #8 FINAL PLAT
Western Pacific Engineering has submitted a final plat for a ten (10) lot major plat to be located off of
Turnagin Court. The subdivision will be served with city water and sanitary sewer. The Planning
Commission recommended that the Montlake East #8 final plat be approved with the stipulation that the
comments of the City Engineer be addressed.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Montlake East #8 Final Platbe approved with the stipulation that
the comments of the City Engineer be addressed,and the findings of fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Jackson,and passed unanimously.
SAGE BAY #7 FINAL PLAT
Columbia Northwest Engineering has submitted a final plat foran eleven (11)lot major plat located off of
Crestview Drive. The subdivision will be served with city water and sanitary sewer.A variance was
granted for street improvements to Paxson Drive and a covenant for those improvement will be recorded
with the plat.The Planning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved with the stipulation
that the comments of the City Engineer be addressed and satisfied before the platis signed off by the city
and recorded with the County Auditor.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Sage Bay #7 Final Plat be approved with the stipulation that
the comments of the City Engineer be addressed,and the findings of fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
DESERTPOINT SHORT PLAT#1 -VARIANCE
Columbia Northwest Engineering has requested a subdivision variance for a five (5) lot short plat located
off Maiers Road in order to defer the following plat improvements:extension of sewer through the length
of the proposed subdivision and construction of a cul-de-sac at the end of Maiers Road. The Planning
Commission recommended that the variance request for sewer extension be granted with the stipulation
that a covenant run with the land.The Planning Commission also recommend that the request to defer
improvements to the cul de sac be granted with the stipulation that a covenant for the improvements run
with the platted property, or the unplatted property if approved by the City Attorney,for a two year period.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance requests be granted as recommended by the
Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
FIRE STATION SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
The City of Moses Lake has requested a subdivision variance for a one (1) lot short plat located off Block
and Fig Streets in order to defer the following plat improvements:extension of sewer the length of the
proposed subdivision through Fig Street and construction of full width street improvements the length of
the subdivision through Block Street.The subdivision will be served with city water and sanitary sewer.
The Planning Commission recommended that the variance requests be granted with the stipulation that
a covenant run with the land for the improvements at a future date.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the variance requests be granted as recommended by the Planning
Commission,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
SITE PLANS -PARK AND RECREATION AREAS
The Park and Recreation Department requested that site plans be developed for the Three Ponds area,
the I-90 Property (Westlake),and expansion of Cascade camping.Staff has made arrangements with Bill
Auckett and Curt Carpenter to work on developing a site plan for the Basin Homes athletic complex.
Funds are available for the development of a site plan for the Basin Homes athletic complex but if Council
approves the development of site plans for the other areas,additional funds will have to be allocated.
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Jerry Thaut, Park and Recreation Director,stated that funds have been allocated for the development of
a site plan for the Basin Homes property.The city now has the opportunity to apply for grants so that site
plans for other areas can be developed.
Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,stated that grants are available from IAC and the Dept. of Fish and
Wildlife.A letter of intent should be sent to the state but applications are not due until May 1.
There was some discussion by the Council on the funding and timing for the site plans for the areas.
Council requested that a budget and time schedule for this project be developed and presented at the ^^^
Council/staff retreat.f]
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, pointed out that the letter of intent to apply for a grant for the Three
Ponds Area has to be sent before the retreat.
It was the consensus of the Council that the letter of intent be sent.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PIONEER/NELSON TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Staff requested that funds allocated fora slurryseal be spent on a signal light at Pioneer and Nelson due
to the increase in traffic at this intersection.
Mary Ann Bennett,teacher at Garden Heights,stated that she was in favor of the signal light at this
intersection due to the increase in traffic and the children that have to cross this intersection.
The Council discussed the issue and were opposed to taking money from the street improvement fund
even though it was felt the signal is needed.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be authorized to proceed with the signal light project at
Nelson and Pioneer and to research where the funds may be found,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
ANNEXATION -WISER
Ken Wiser has submitted a Notice ofIntention to Commence Annexation Proceedings for property adjacent /*-*N
to Highway 17./i
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Notice of Intention be accepted and referred to the Planning
Commission fora recommendation on whether or not to annex the property and that it be considered by
the Council on February 14, 1994,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
An agreement between the city and the Grant County Economic Development Council was presented.
The agreement states that the city's dues for 1995 would be $6,095.If Council is in favor of the
agreement,authorization was requested for the City Manager to sign the agreement.
There was some discussion by the Council about the increase in dues to the city.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe City Managerbe authorizedto sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
•fi PARKS MAINTENANCE SHOP -ACCEPT WORK
Staff requested thatthe workon the Parks Maintenance Shop be accepted even though all items are not
complete.Once the 30 day lien period is over, the city can seek to obtain the monies owed as well as
notifying others who have filed liens.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that Matthews has not completed the contract and wanted to know how much f—\
money is available if the city has to finish the contract itself.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is $3,629.07 in the retainage amount.The city is
owned $3,571.02 for those items the city feels have not been completed -as-built drawings,operations
manual, and a site survey.Negotiations with Matthews for these items have not been successful.The
Department of Labor and Industries hasalso filed a lien of $3,250,which will be applied tothe retainage.
The Department of Labor and Industries and any other subcontractor that may have a lien has first claim
on the retainage funds.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the work be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into,
seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
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XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FUNDING
The Parkand RecreationCommission has requested a study session prior to the Council/staffretreatwith
the City Council to discuss various alternatives for financial planning for the Park and Recreation
Department.
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A study session was set for February 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
^I-90/BROADWAY INTERCHANGE ^J
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The Department of Transportation is planning to reconstruct the interchange at the junction of Broadway
and I-90 and if a public hearing or other information is desired,the Department should be notified
immediately.
The Council feltthat such a majorchange should be discussed at a public hearingand staff was directed
to request a public hearing on the project.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $57,869.33 in investment income for December 1995./DOS
MAIN FIRE STATION/SAMARITAN ^
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Samaritan Hospital is interested in using a portion of the
proposed new fire station to house their paramedic program.After receiving updated drawings from the
architect, an amount for rent was provided to the hospital,with the understanding that it was subject to
change.He suggested that the Council authorize the architect to proceed with plans and specifications
for the enlarged new fire station.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the architect draw up plans and specifications forthe new enlarged
main fire station,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT ,.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Council had discussed starting the retreat some time
on Friday instead of waiting until Saturday morning as has been done in the past. He requested direction
from the Council on whether or not to start the retreat on Friday and what time.
There was some discussion and itwas determined that the retreatshould begin at 2 p.m. on Friday,March
10,1995.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SAGE BAY 7
FINAL PLAT
SAGE BAY 7 FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on January 12,
1995.
1.2 Proponent.Bona Fide Trading, Inc. is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final plat for property which is legally described
upon the plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property
submitted for platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Written comments from various parties.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 It is in the public interest to provide for additional housing.
'\^J 2.4 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 The development is a continuation of an existing development.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a final plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the plat be approved provided the City Engineer's comments are addressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
M 5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on January 24,
1995.
5.2 Proponent.Bona Fide Trading, Inc. is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a final platfor property legally described upon the
plat.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Council makes the following findings of fact:
6.1 The proponent is the owner ofthe property.f"^
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
6.3 It is in the public interest to provide for additional housing.
6.4 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
6.5 The development is a continuation of an existing development.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision
on a final plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approvesthe final plat provided the comments ofthe City Engineer are addressed.
Respectfully submitted ''
R.Wayne Rimple,Ma^of DATED:January 24,1995
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE MONTLAKE
EAST #8 FINAL PLAT
MONTLAKE EAST #8 FINAL PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon propernotice before the Commission on January 12,
1995.
1.2 Proponent.Desert Development,Inc. is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon
the plat.City staff has confirmed the propertydescribed on the platis the propertysubmitted
for platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Written comments from various parties.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The development is consistent with existing developments.
2.4 It is a continuation of residential development.
2.5 Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Fromthe foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis properat this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the plat be approved provided the comments of the City Engineer are addressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on January 24,
1995.
5.2 Proponent.Desert Development,Inc. is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final plat for property legally described above.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B. Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Based upon the evidence presented to them, the Council makes the following findings of fact:
6.1 The proponent is the owner ofthe property.(T~^)
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
6.3 The development is consistent with existing developments.
6.4 It is a continuation of residential development.
6.5 Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
6.6 Zoning is appropriate.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision
on a final plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning s^
Commission and approves the final plat provided thecomments oftheCity Engineer are addressed.''
Dated:January 24,1995
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