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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
December 20,1994
Council Present: Wayne Rimpie,Dick Collier,Chet Paine,Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,and Daryl Jackson
Absent:Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Chapman moved that the minutes ofthe December 13 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Collier, 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 unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as requiredby 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 December 20, 1994 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$31,650.40.
GENERAL FUND $2,748.45 SANITATION FUND 23,514.50
WATER/SEWER FUND 166.81 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 214.10
W/S CONSTRUCTION 4,736.54 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 270.00
TOTAL $31,650.40
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 $47,935.37 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $28,510.73 WATER/SEWER FUND 12,222.08
STREET 78.09 SANITATION FUND 7,229.00
STREET REPR/RECON -4.60 CENTRAL SERVICES 2,009.84
STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,995.84 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATION 67.54
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT -4,173.15 TOTAL $47,935.37
Checks:Checks 43374 through 43686 issued on December 14,1994 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on December 20, 1994 in the total amount of $747,599.60.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 16,1994 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 86908 through 87088 in
the amount of $188,798.35.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1994 BUDGET -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1994 budget.'^
The ordinance amending the 1994 budget forthe City of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -STREET VACATIONS -2ND READING
//WAnordinancewas presentedwhich brings the fees inChapter 12.44,Street Vacations,into conformity with
other chapters of the Municipal Code.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 12.44ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Street Vacations"was
read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 December 20,1994
ORDINANCES -CHAPTERS 17.13 AND 17.17 -2ND READINGS
Ordinances were presented which amend the Major and Short Subdivision regulations to clarify that a
certificate of occupancy will not be issued prior to street and utility improvements being accepted by the
Council,the final plat has been recorded with the County,and the building complies with the Uniform
Building Code.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.13 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Short Subdivisions"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Paine, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 17.17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Major Subdivisions"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
0l\VJ>RESOLUTIONS -ACCEPT DONATIONS -D.A.R.E.AND G.R.E.A.T
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Resolutions were presented which accept donations from individuals, civic groups,and business to the
D.A.R.E.and G.R.E.A.T.programs.
The resolution accepting contributions forthe D.A.R.E. Program was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
The resolution accepting contributions forthe G.R.E.A.T.Program was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ERNIE'S SECOND ADDITION FINAL PLAT
Boundary Engineering has submitted a final plat for a 1 lot major plat to be located off of E. Kittleson
Road.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.The subdivision will be served with
city water and sanitary sewer.Full width street improvements have been constructed to serve the
proposed subdivision. 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 plat is signed
off by the city and recorded with the County Auditor.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the final plat be approved with the stipulationthat the comments of
the City Engineer be addressed and satisfied beforethe plat is signed off by the city and recorded with
the County Auditor,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DRIVEWAY VARIANCE -DESERTPOINT SHORT PLAT #1
Maiers Development has requested a variance of the driveway standards to allow the construction of a
15'driveway on Kittleson Road at the property lineof Lot 1 of the DesertpointShort PlatNo. 1 instead of
the required 20"from the lot line.
Phil Bloom,Northwest Engineering,representing the developer,stated thatthe driveway is proposed as
an ingress for west bound trafficonly.(\
The Council discussed the request and concernwas expressed that the proposed driveway is too near
the existing driveway for theamountof traffic thatmayeventually be using these streets.It was suggested
that the existing driveway could be moved, the proposed driveway made full width,and Kittleson Road
designated as a collector street.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman movedthatthe variance requestbe granted to place a 20'driveway with 5'
flares adjacent tothe property line provided an agreement is obtained from the adjacent property owner
to move the existing curbcut on Lot 1, of Moses Lake Travel Plaza Plat,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that staff be directed to redesignate Kittleson Road as a collector
street,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 December 20,1994
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL -STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, reported to the Council concerning the state and federal funds received
by the city for the Police Department and how those affect existing and future employees.He distributed
some information to the Council with regard to the grants.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthat the COPS grant program be accepted,seconded by Mr.Chapman,
and passed unanimously.
MAIN FIRE STATION
Mr.Rimple stated that the Council needs to determine what is going to be done about the main fire station.
A year ago the Council directed staff to proceed with the bid phase on the main fire station. The project
will be funded by an FmHA loan.Questions have arisen about the size,number of equipment,what
should be included in the station,etc.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the loan will be at an interest rate of no more than 5%%.
There is no problem with making some changes to the building so long as they are within the existing
parameters.If a different site is chosen, it could create difficulties with the loan as could major changes
inthe building because of the approvals that have already been given forthe chosen buildingand the site.
Mr.Rimple stated that the architect is scheduled to meetwith the Council this week but if there are major
changes being considered by the Council it may save funds if that meeting were to be cancelled.He
mentioned that Mr.Sortomme from FmHA had informed him inthe past that downsizing a projecttoo much
would mean that they would have to reassess their approvals.
Mr.Chapman stated that FmHA looks at a point rating system which includes the size of the community,
community needs,what the building will do for the community,training facilities,etc.
Mr.Reese stated that the city needs a firestation but the proposed fire station is too big. He felt that the
future growth of the city would dictate where more satellite stations may be needed.He did not feel that
^_J a fire station should be bigger than city hall.He felt the station should be downsized and there is a
possibility that a fire station may be needed in the Basin Homes area.
Mr.Jackson stated that he would still like to meet with the architect but he would not vote in favor of the
fire station as it is currently proposed.
Mr.Chapman stated that he has met with the Fire Department personnel about the need for a new fire
station but he did not feel that would change his vote since he felt that the fire station should be
downsized.
Mr.Collier felt that the needs of the city dictate the need for a main fire station with adequate space for
any increases in personnel.He felt that downsizing the fire station would be doing the citizens of Moses
Lake a disservice.
Mr.Paine felt that the fire station as propbsed is too elaborate.
Dave Helms,Acting Fire Chief,stated that the Project Review Committee met with the architect and
directed him to design a station that would meet the needs of the city for the next 20 to 40 years.The
station as designed in accordance with the committee's direction is functional.
Mr.Jackson felt that a kitchen 16'x 32' for 6 people was extravagant and he also had a concern about
the office space.
Mr.Rimple stated that it seems to be the consensus of Council to meet with the architect. He pointed out
that the Council has a responsibility to provide the necessary services to the citizens of Moses Lake.The
\^^J Council needsto look far enough into the future to meetthe needsof the city.He cautioned against
downsizing the proposed facility too much as itwould not then meetthe needs of the community and there
would be the possibility of the need fora satellite fire station which would cost more than a single large
facility.He requested that the Council keep the future in mind during the meeting withthe architect.
Mr.Chapman pointedout that the fire department has been upgradedwiththe construction of the satellite
fire station and the need for a main fire station is not at issue,just its size.
Mr.Collier pointed out that the city needs a fire training facility and a centralized operation location and
then operate the satellite stations as needed. He pointed out that with a couple of annexations the city
could nearly double its size.
It was the consensus of the Council that the meeting be recessed to 2 p.m. on Thursday,December 22,
1994.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 December 20,1994
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel and labor relations.The executive session was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.and the regular meeting
was reconvened.The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.and will be reconvened at 2 p.m. on
December 22 to further discuss the construction of a new main fire station.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE ERNIE'S SECOND
ADDITION FINAL PLAT
ERNIE'S SECOND ADDITION 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 December
15,1994
1.2 Proponent.Ernest Reinhard 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 property described on the platis the property submitted
for platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.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 C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.3 The development is an appropriate use in the C-2 Zone.
2.4 The development conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 Consistent with commercial use in the area.
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 final plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this final
plat.
3.4 Itis in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to platthe propertyas 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
\^_J the plat be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice beforethe Council on December 20,
1994.
5.2 Proponent.Ernest Reinhard is the proponentof this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final plat for property legally described upon the
plat.City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property submitted
for platting.
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 proponentis the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned C-2, General Commercial and Business.
6.3 Zoning is appropriate.
6.4 No negative comments.
6.5 Consistent with commercial use in the area.
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 approves the final plat.
Dated:December 20,1994
R.Wayne Rimple,
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE CRESTVIEW
HEIGHTS FINAL PLAT
CRESTVIEW HEIGHTS 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 November
17,1994.
1.2 Proponent.Larry Peterson 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 project is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zoning is appropriate.
2.5 The project is similar in use to existing uses in the area.
2.6 The project benefits the public welfare.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makesthe following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with theauthority 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 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make arecommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare ofthe 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 ofthe City ofMoses Lake tothe City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake that
the platbe approved with the following conditions:
4.1. The comments from the City Engineer be addressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice beforethe Council on December 13
1994.
5.2 Proponent.Larry Peterson is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 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.
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 makesthe following findings of fact:
6.1 The proponent is the ownerof the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The project is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zoning is appropriate.
2.5 The projectis similar in use to existing uses in the area.
2.6 The project provides for future streets.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of factthe 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 approves the final plat with the requirement that the comments from the City
Enginer be addressed.
Dated:December 20,1994
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