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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 26,1994
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson, Chet Paine,Bill Reese, and
Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the July 12 meeting be amended to show that no fence
is required around the park in the Hayden Estates Second Addition and the minutes be approved as
corrected,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
_APPROVAL OF BILLS. CHECKS. AND PREPAID CLAIMS
^-^Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers auditedand 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 recordedon 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 ofJuly26,1994 for the funds listed belowareapproved inthe amountof $221,891.71.
GENERAL FUND $ 36,975.05 W/S CONSTRUCTION 3,738.20
STREET 15,275.95 W/S LEASES 305.23
STREET REPR/RECON 1,043.63 SANITATION FUND 28,512.08
EQUIPMENT LEASES 3,515.64 AIRPORT 8.00
GOB90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 97.29 UMEMPL COMP INS 477.31
STREET IMPROVEMENT 42,686.66 CENTRAL SERVICES 18,444.99
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT 28.84 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 36,687.72
WATER/SEWER FUND 21,425.84 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 12,547.43
1985 BOND REDM 68.05 LID #53 53.80
TOTAL $221,891.71
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 policyapproved by the CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listingwhich has been made availableto the City Council. The claims listed below are ap-
~proved in the amount of $252,945.41 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $11,932.04 SANITATION FUND 45,331.39
GOB 1992 REDM 70,088.75 CENTRAL SERVICES 697.66
GOB 1993 REDM 118,836.89 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 4,961.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 97.68 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 1,000.00
TOTAL $252,945.41
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Checks: Checks 41851 through 42153 issued on July 13,1994 were approved for payment atthe Council
meeting held on July 26,1994 in the total amount of $319,293.52.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 15,1994 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe CityCouncil
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 84559through 84793 inthe amount
of $227,139.09.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Interlocal Agreement -GREAT -Chief Moses:Staff requested authorization to enter into an agreement with //79
Chief Moses Junior High to provide the GREAT program to their 7th grade students.
Resolution -Accept Utilities -Penn Plaza #4 Short Plat:Aresolution was presented which accepts the water //£G>
and sewer improvements as partof the Penn Plaza#4 Short Plat.
Resolution -Quit Claim Deed -McMillan:Aresolution was presented which accepts aquit claim deed from /o^'o
Wallace McMillan for the west 10'of Tax #600.
Resolution -Quit Claim Deed -Swanson:Aresolution was presented which accepts aquit claim deed from •->o/„
Carl Swanson for thewest 10*of Kenning-Smith Addition./<*uu?
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
q fi 1994 SEAL COAT PROJECT
Staff requested authorization to award the bid onthe 1994 Seal Coat Project to Basin Paving,which was
the only bidder.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Paving,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and
passed unanimously.
V. PETITIONS. COMMUNICATIONS. OR PUBLICHEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
,^\S ORDINANCE -GUN CONTROL -1ST READING
A resolution was presented which would exempt thecity from the provisions of RCW 9.41.050(4).
The ordinance exempting theCity of Moses Lake,Washington from theprohibition ofRCW 9.41.050(4)and
creating Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 9.05 entitled "Firearms"was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the 1st reading oftheordinance beadopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
QQ ORDINANCE -SUN CITY/PARK PLACE INVESTORS ZONE CHANGE -1ST READING
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Sun City Properties and Park Place Investors have requested a zone change of approximately 77acres
along Highway 17 from the intersection of Grape Drive and Highway 17tothe bluff overlooking Vista Village
Shopping Center,from R-3,Multi-family Residential,and R-1,Single Family Residential,to C-2,General Com
mercial and Business.Thezone change issought to facilitate the commercial development ofthe property.
Extension of citywaterand sanitary sewer would be required to serve the area.City street and state
highway improvements may be required to serve the area in the future.The Planning Commission
recommended tothe City Council that the zone change request be approved.{***)
The ordinance amendingSection 18.09.020 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe first reading of the ordinance be adopted, a second reading and
publichearing be set forAugust 9,1994,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
MONTLAKE EAST #8 PRELIMINARY PLAT
Fred Skinner,Western Pacific Engineering, has submitted a preliminary plat for a 10 lot major subdivision
described as Montlake East #8 Addition.The proposed plat is adjacent to the Montlake East #7 Plat
located off of Tumagin Place.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.The subdivision will be
served with city water and sanitary sewer. The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary
plat for this major subdivision be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the Montlake East #8 Preliminary Platbe approved and the Findings
of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION -None
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1995 BUDGET CALENDAR O
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the 1995 Budget Calendar.
SEWER HOOK-UPS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that under the current Municipal Code regulations,a property
owner isrequired to hook to city sewer when thesewer line islocated within 200'ofthe property,provided
the connection will not cost morethan $1,500.Since the ordinance was lastamended in 1987,itmay be
time to review this requirement.
There wassome discussion bytheCouncil andstaff wasrequested to bring backinformation onthe average
cost of a 200'sewer hook up.
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NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that openingceremonies forthe new National Guard Armory have
been scheduled for Saturday,August 13,1994 at 2 p.m.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the citywill receive $232,153.80 on August 1 in sales tax.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city will receive $14,263.22 on August 1 in transient rental
income.
AQUATIC CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report on the income and expenses ofthe aquatic center
through July 1994.
The regular meeting was recessed at 7:45 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss real
estate. The executive session was adjourned at 8 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened. The
regular meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITYCOUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE MONTLAKE
EAST #8 PRELIMINARY PLAT
MONTLAKE EAST #8 PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public meeting washeldupon proper noticebeforethe Commission onJuly 14,1994.
1.2 Proponent.Desert Development,Inc.isthe proponent ofthis plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent hassubmitted a plat for property which is legally described upon the
plat.City staff has confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe 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 uponthe evidence presentedto 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.
^_J 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.
2.6 Zoning is appropriate.
2.7 Concern over low water pressure will be addressed.
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 plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper atthistime for the Planning Commission to makea recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 It is inthe best interests and welfare ofthe city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
L-/On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake tothe City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake that
the plat be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before theCouncil on July 26,1994.
5.2 Proponent,desert Development,Inc.isthe proponent ofthis 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. Testimony from the proponent.
C.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 offact:
6.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
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.
6.7 Concern over low water pressure will be addressed.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Fromthe foregoing findings offact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake isvested with the authority to make a decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this timeforthe City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.>*-v
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary plat.
Dated:July 26,1994
n!Wayne Rim^te,Mayor