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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
June 14,1994
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,Chet Paine, and
Bob Chapman
MINUTES:Mr.Pearce moved that the minutes of the May24 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Collier,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 for that portion of the bills to Faber
Industrial and Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,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 May 24,1994 forthe funds listed below are approved inthe amount of $173,585.01.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
PWTF LOAN -STRATFORD RD
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
W/S CONSTRUCTION
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 bythe CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved inthe amount of $125,036.95 for all funds.
$105,104.85 W/S LEASES 545.48
20,327.88 PWTF W/S D/S 119,242.47
7,629.33 SANITATION 68,652.14
2,249.81 AIRPORT 228.83
43,394.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 55,324.36
36,107.08 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 48,679.03
136,828.25 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 27,988.27
41,945.27 TOTAL $771,987.83
57,740.78
GENERAL FUND $5,476.37 SANITATION FUND 6,705.950
STREET 5.57 CENTRAL SERVICES 624.87
STREET REPR/RECON 4.60 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 201.53
PARK &REC.IMPROV 52,662.35 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 474.29
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,792.75 TOTAL $74,948.28
Checks: Checks 41247through 41573 issued on May 25,1994 wereapproved for paymentatthe Council
meeting held on June 14,1994 inthe totalamount of $298,621.96.
Payroll:The payroll issuedon May 31,1994 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 83839through 83853 inthe amount
of $8,346.60.
Payroll:The payroll issued on June 3,1994 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 83854 through 84075 inthe amount
of $218,391.05.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Reservoir #3 -Accept Work:Coatings Unlimited has completed work on the Reservoir #3 Painting Project./OOf
The work should be accepted and the 30 day lien period entered into.
Resolution -Accept Street &Utilitv Improvements -Havden Estates #2:Aresolution was presented which J^(>
accepts the street and utility improvements in Hayden Estates #2.
Resolution -Accept Street &Utilitv Improvements -Southaate Addition #1:A resolution was presented A'A v
which accepts the street and utility improvements in Southgate Addition #1.
Resolution - Accept Street &Utilitv Improvements- Moses LakeTravel Plaza Short Plat #2: A resolution //J?&
was presented which accepts the street and utility improvements in Moses Lake Travel Plaza Short Plat #2.
Resolution -AcceptStreet&Utilitv Improvements -Hardenburah Short Plat #2: A resolution was presented /<a p
which accepts the street and utility improvements in Hardenburgh Short Plat #2.
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.^13 Resolution -Accept Easement -Fluke Capital Management:A resolution was presented which accepts an
1^easement for full width street improvements to Kittleson Road from Fluke Capital Management.
.^Requests to Sell Fireworks:Moses Lake Little League,Discount Display,and Matt &Dayna Jennings have
U requested permission to sell fireworks in Moses Lake.All state and local permits and insurance policies
have been reviewed and are in order.
,/77 Six Year Street Program -Set Date for Public Hearing:Apublic hearing should be scheduled for June 28,
'1994 to solicit input on the Six Year Street Program 1994-2000.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
1994 OVERLAY PROJECT
Bidswere received forthe 1994 OverlayProjectand staff requested authorizationto awardthe bidto Basin
Paving Co.as the low bidder.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the bid be awarded to Basin Paving Co.,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -VIETNAM VETERANS
The Vietnam Veterans of America have requested that the city provide them with a meeting place as
authorized under RCW 73.04.070.
Mike Sallis,representing the Vietnam Veterans of America,stated that many veterans are recovering
alcoholics and do not like to attend meetings where alcohol is served.He mentioned that there are about
35 veterans who meet and if property were available they would be willing to construct a building and
maintain it.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that the city has no facilities that would be available for use bythe Vietnam Veterans
of America and the request would be taken under advisement.
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE -BEEMAN/HENDRICKS -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
Gordon Beeman and David Hendricks have requested a zone change of Lots 1-14,Block 2,Capistrano
Park from the R-3 Zone,Multi-family Residential,to the C-2 Zone,General Commercial and Business.The
zone change is sought in order to facilitate commercial development of the property.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
ActionTaken:Mr.Colliermoved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed
unanimously.
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 -UNIFORM BUILDING CODE -2ND READING
An ordinance was amended which adopts optional appendixes under the state buildingcodeand which will
provide for consistent review of certain types of activities and construction.
The ordinanceamending Chapter 16.04ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled"Uniform Building Code"
was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -WATER/SEWER RATES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the water and sewer rates.
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Theordinance amending Chapter 13.12 ofthe MosesLake Municipal Code entitled "Water andSewerRates"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,secondedby Mr.
Pearce, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -FMHA HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION LOAN
—A resolution was presented which provides for the incurrence of indebtedness for the purpose of providing
M a portion ofthe costs for the construction ofthe new Headquarters Fire Station.
The resolution ofthe City Council and Mayor ofthe City of Moses Lake authorizing and providing for the
incurrence of indebtedness for the purpose of providing a portion of the cost of acquiring,constructing,
enlarging,Improving,and/or extending its fire station and fire training center facility toa certain area lawfully
within its jurisdiction to servewas read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the resolution be adopted and the City Manager and Mayor be
authorized to executethe necessary documents,seconded by Mr.Paine,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Collier feltthat the Council should discuss and make a decision on whether or not this project should
be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Colliermoved that staff be authorized to continue with the main firestation project and
havethe architects prepare the project for bid,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
REQUEST TO CHARGE ADMISSION -LARSON PLAYFIELD TOURNAMENTS
The Moses Lake Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc.and Columbia Basin Girls Softball Assn.have requested
permission to sell T-shirts,souvenir programs,andto chargeadmission totheirrespectivestatetournaments
to be held at Larson Playfield.All proceeds will be used to finance the tournament and any remaining
monies will be turned over to the local associations for continued support of their programs. Staff has
recommended that the requests be granted.
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There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that the organizations wish to charge
admission to pay forthe costs of the tournaments.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the requests be granted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
ORMOND SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering, has requested a subdivision variance forthe Ormond Short
Plat which islocated adjacentto the El Rancho Motel offof PioneerWay and Nelson Road. The subdivision
variancerequest isto allowthe proponent to construct the sewer linebehind the sidewalkon PioneerWay
rather than in the street and to defer the extension of water line along Pioneer Way extending through the
length of the plat as required by ordinance.
The Planning Commission recommended thatthe variancerequest be grantedto placethe sewer linebehind
the sidewalk on PioneerWay provided it meetsthe approval of the Engineering Divisionand any necessary
easement be obtained and the water line be required to be extended tothe northeast corner of Lot 2 of the
Ormond Short Plat, either from across Pioneer Way or through the plat.
GaryHarer,Municipal Services Director,describedthe different optionsavailable for the extensionof sewer
and water mainthrough the Ormond Short Plat.He mentioned that the Fire Departmentis requiring a fire
hydrant at the property line between the Ormond Short Plat and the El Rancho Motel on Broadway.He
mentioned that the sewer lineis now proposed to be extended through the rearof the Ormond Short Plat
to serve the El Rancho Motel. This would be a private sewer line through a perpetual easement.
Therewas some discussion bythe Council and concern was expressed about makinga cut across Pioneer
Way inorderto bringcity waterto the El Rancho Motel property.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request be granted with the sewer line being installed
at the rear of the property and the water line be installed across Pioneer Way from the Hardenburg Short
Plat,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and failed with Mr.Pearce,Mr.Reese, and Mr.Chapman in favor.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request be granted withthe sewer linebeing installed
at the rearof the Ormond Short Platas a privatesewer line ina perpetual easement and the water line be
extended throughthe OrmondShort Plat along Pioneer Way, seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed with Mr.
Reese,Mr.Pearce, and Mr.Chapman opposed.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS -ACCEPT GRANT
The City of Moses Lake Municipal Airport grant request has received approval from the Washington State
Department ofTransportation,Aeronautics Division,which will provide upto $8,600 to crack seal the runway
andtaxiway,resurface the north end ofthe taxiway andthe north endofthe runway overrun,and construct
a runup area at the north end of the airport.These projects are estimated to cost $15,150.The city will
haveto contribute approximately $6,550 ifall these itemsareto be completed.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the costs andthe project.He mentioned thatafter additional
review by the Engineering Division itwas determined that the overlay should be 2"rather than 1H".This
would increasethe cost to $20,680 whichwould make the city's General Fund contribution $8,980.
Mr.Pearce explained that$2,000 was budgeted for the crack seal project andanother $4,500 for additional
repairs.When the project was expanded,the state granted the city $8,600.The expansion ofthe project
increased the cost which will require additional funding from the General Fund,sincethe user fees will not
cover the cost.
Action Taken:Mr.Paine movedthatthe City Manager be authorized to signthe grant agreement andfunds
from the General Fund be usedto coverthe costs ofthe project notcovered bythe Airport Funds andthe
state grant,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and passed unanimously.
ai>REQUEST TO USE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY -EASY HOME FURNISHINGS
Ron Peters,Easy Home Furnishings,requested the use of the parking area,which is city right-of-way,in
front of Easy Home Furnishings for a tent sale from June 9 to June 18.
Actin Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and passed
unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
llCs)0\YONEZAWA BOULEVARD _
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated thatthere area number of possible routes forYonezawa Boulevard
besides going through the School District property which they have indicated is unacceptable.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,showed the possible routes for Yonezawa Boulevard.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and concern was expressed over the increasing oftraffic
in the area due to the mall and the proposed sports complex.It was felt that both a feasibility and traffic
study should be done in order to try to solve some of the problems.
Mr.Gavinski stated that a feasibilitystudyand a traffic study addressescompletelydifferent aspects oftraffic
movement and control.
The Council discussed various possible routes and the problems inherent in each one.
It was determined to hold a joint study session with the School Board and the Sports Complex Ad Hoc
Committee on Thursday,June 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room.
3 INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city received $71,389.18 in investment income for the
month of May 1994.
CRESTVIEW DRIVE
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that during work on the construction ofthe Crestview Drive sewer,//"N\
approximately 1200 linearfeet of substandard water line was discovered.Funds were included inthe budget
for such a contingency and a change order has been initiatedforthe replacement of the water line.
STREET REPAIR &CONSTRUCTION FUND
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that $40,000 has been added to the city's crack seal program and
$45,000 has been added to the overlay program. It will cost about $250,000 to chip seal the streets that
need it this year and only $100,000 has been budgeted.Staff recommended that the $100,000 in ISTEA
money the city will receive from the county be earmarked forthis project and that $135,000 be transferred
from Fund 309 to Fund 119 in order to complete the chip seal program for this year.
It was the consensus of the Council that the staff's recommendation be approved.
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FIREWORKS
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that in the city fireworks can be discharged on the 4th of July only
between 9 a.m.and 11 p.m.
AGCT MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reminded the Council of the AGCT meeting on June 30 in Warden.
AQUATIC CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on the income that has been received from the
aquatic center.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:10 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss real
estate.The executive session was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.
NEPPEL SCHOOL
The Council discussed the report provided by Traho Architects from Yakima,Washington,on the condition
of the Neppel School.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the city not enter into any futher negotiations with regard to the
purchase of Neppel School,seconded by Mr.Chapman and passed unanimously.
BALLFIELD PROPERTY
Itwas pointed out that the city had budgeted funds for the possible purchase of Neppel School and,based
on the fact that the city is no longer interested in purchasing Neppel School,those funds could be used to
develop additional ballfields.
Action Taken: Mr.Jackson moved that the city allocate the money it was going to use to purchase Neppel
School on contract to improve develop ballfieldson the Grape Drive property,sconded by Mr.Paine and
passed with Mr.Reese opposed.
Mr.Reese felt the funds should be used to build ballfields on property near the high school.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
ATTEST:Mayor
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITYCOUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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INTHE MATTER OF BEEMAN/HENDRICKS ) NO. ZC - 94-3
ZONE CHANGE )
)FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
) AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on April 28,
1994.
1.2 Proponent. Gordon Beeman and DavidHendricks are the proponents of this zone change.
1.3 Purpose.The proponents have requested a zone change of property legally described as
Lots 1-14,Block 2, Capistrano Park from R-3,Multi-family Residential to C-2, General
Commercial and Business.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the zone change.
B.Comments from the public.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Planning Commission made the followingfindings
of fact:
2.1 The proponents are the owners or purchasers of the property legally described above.
2.2 The property is platted.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission made the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to
recommend to the City Council the advisability of the proposed change in zoning.
3.2 The rezone request of the proponents is properly before the Commission forits recommen
dation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
rezone request.
3.5 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to rezone 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 Commissionofthe Cityof Moses Laketo the CityCouncil ofthe Cityof Moses Lakethat
the request fora rezone of this propertyfrom R-3to C-2 be granted.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public hearing was held upon proper notice beforethe City Council on June 14,
1994.
5.2 Proponent.Gordon Beemanand David Hendricks arethe proponents of this rezone.
5.3 Purpose.The City Council considered the request for a rezone.
5.4 Evidence.The City Council consideredthe following materials in reaching Its decision:
A. The application of the proponent forthe rezone.
B.The history of the property.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Nofurther evidence was presented to the City Council. The CityCouncil adopts those findings of
fact made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of fact the City Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lakeis vested with the authorityto make a decision
on a proposed change in zoning.
7.2 The rezone request of the proponent 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 rezone request.
8.DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grants the zone change request.
Dated:June 14,1994
R.Wayne Rimple, Mavo
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