1994 05 244872
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 24, 1994
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,DickCollier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,Daryl Jackson,and Bob Chapman
Absent:Chet Paine
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the May 10 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
i j Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims Issued be approved,seconded
^-"^by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080, 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
PATHS &TRAILS
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
W/S CONSTRUCTION
W/S LEASES
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved by the CityCouncil have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $125,036.95 for all funds.
^J GENERAL FUND $1,127.23 CENTRAL SERVICES 13,289.82
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT 42,287.50 LID #53 25,130.00
SANITATION FUND 43,252.40 TOTAL $125,036.95
Checks:Checks 41105 through 41429 issued on May 11,1994were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on May 24,1994 in the total amount of $897,353.74.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 20,1994 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 83640 through 83838 Inthe amount
Of $246,534.72.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Parks and Recreation Department:Dale Ivan, Parks Superintendent,was presented with a certificate from
the Arborist Certification Board which certifies that he is a certified arborlst.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
,t COMMUNICATION - SCHOOL DISTRICT-SPORTS COMPLEX
The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors has indicated a desire for a feasibility study for the
development of a sports complex in Moses Lake and is proposing a joint funding of such a study by the
Districtand the City of Moses Lake.The School District is requesting that the city fund the majority of the
cost of the study.
David Rawls,Superintendent Designate,pointed outthat before any commitment can be made by either the
school district or the city on the proposed sports complex several questions need to be answered.To
answer those questions a feasibility study should be conducted.
$44,124.68 SANITATION FUND 20,304.95
108.37 AIRPORT 8.00
18,718.52 UNEMPL COMP INS 299.04
1,397.26 SELF-INSURANCE 20.00
3,515.66 CENTRAL SERVICES 24,458.82
717.43 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 23,205.85
57.93 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 4,713.22
14,571.03 FIREMANS PENSION 79.28
12,994.93 M. L YOUTH PART.TF 3,984.82
305.22 TOTAL $173,585.01
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Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,gave some background on the proposal and mentioned that several
questions need to be answered before the project can be continued. He mentioned that the city can spend
money on a study even though it is a development on private property,since the study would beto find out
whether or not such a project is feasible.
Mr.Reese stated that he would like to have a study done on the feasibility of the project.
Mr.Jackson did not feel the city should spend money on the development of the sports complex for a
private enterprise but was in favor of doing a traffic study.
Mr.Reese pointed out that the sports complex could be a big boost to the tourism of the area and would
be used by both the city and the school district.
Mr.Chapman stated that he supports the complex but the Council has not wanted to be the lead agency
or fund the majority of the cost of the project.The request from the School District is for the city to fund
the majority of the cost of the feasibility study. He mentioned that while the property is currently private,
there has been indications that the owners would transfer the property to a public entity if necessary.
Mr.Pearce feltthat there should be some agreement on what should be studied and the approximate cost
for the study.
Mr.Collierstated that he was in favor of the project but feltthat staff should be directed to find out the cost
of a study and then have the city pay half the cost of the study.
Itwas the consensus of the Council that the sports complex committee and city staff determine exactly what
should be included in a feasibility study and how much such a study would cost.
0(°l COMMUNICATION -SCHOOL DISTRICT -YONEZAWA BOULEVARD
The Moses Lake School District is planning a major remodel of the High School including development of
an athletic facility on 57 acres which is bisected by an 80'easement granted to the city for the future
development of Yonezawa Boulevard.The School District requested the city consider vacating the
easement as presently located and either designate the frontage road as the new route to complete the
second lake crossing linking Highway 17 and the Broadway area, or relocate the easementto a newlocation
between the school district property and the proposed sports complex./~\
There was some discussion by the Council on possible routes for Yonezawa Boulevard and it was the
consensus thatthe existing right-of-way through school district property should beeliminated and Yonezawa
should be rerouted through the property to the east from about Sharon to Kittleson Road.
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Staff was directed to bring back a proposed route and the process to implement the change.
ORDINANCES -C-1 &C-2 ZONES -TEMPORARY/SEASONAL USES -2ND READINGS/PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinances were presented which amend the C-1 and C-2Zone chapters ofthe Zoning Code to bringthem
into conformance with the city's current procedures for licensing itinerant vendors.The adoption of the
itinerantvendor ordinance outright permits "temporary or seasonal uses" no matter their duration, provided
they meet the performance standards of the ordinance.These types of uses were previously allowed in the
C-1 and C-2 zones through a conditional use permit if they exceeded 7 days in duration.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-1,Central Business
DistrictZone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed with Mr.Chapman opposed.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2,GeneralCommer
cial and Business Zone"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 with Mr.Chapman opposed.
/n -IJ ORDINANCE -SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which amends the regulations pertaining to signs and billboardsinthe Cityof
Moses Lake
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The public hearing was opened.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jackson, and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.56 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs and Billboards"
was read by title only.
,-Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
i j Reese,and passed with Mr.Collier opposed.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -TOURISM COMMISSION -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amendsthe Tourism Commission requirementsto allowa person owning
a business in the city limits to be eligible to sit on the Tourism Commission.
The ordinance amending Chapter 2.46 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled 'Tourism Commission"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -UNIFORM BUILDING CODE -1ST READING
An ordinancewasamended which adopts optional appendixes under the state building codeand which will
provide for consistent review of certain types of activities and construction.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.04 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Uniform Building Code"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that this item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
\^J Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT WATER MAIN -AIRWAY DRIVE
A resolution was presented with accepts a water main on Airway Drive.
The resolution accepting utilities for municipal use from Airway Drivewas read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr. Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
MCCOSH PARK PICNIC SHELTER
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that fees for the new picnic shelter constructed in
McCosh Parkbe set at $75 fora cleaning/damage deposit and $55 for rental for four hours and $100 for
rental for eight hours. The shelter has a capacity of 80 people and groups requesting additional picnic
tables would be assessed an additional $10 per table.
JerryThaut,Parksand Recreation Director,stated that the shelterwould be open to anyone who wanted
to use it unless itwas previously reserved. The fees would cover the staff costs of making sure it was ready
^-x for a reserved party.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the fees be accepted,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE -BEEMAN/HENDRICKS -1ST READING
Gordon Beeman and David Hendricks have requested a zone change of Lots 1-14,Block 2 Capistrano
Parkfrom the R-3 Zone,Multi-family Residential,to the C-2Zone,General Commercialand Business. The
zone change issought inorderto facilitate commercial development ofthe subject property.The Planning
Commission recommended that the zone change request be granted.
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The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,a public hearing be set
for June 14,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
DESERT HIGHLANDS SHORT PLAT #2 -VARIANCE
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering, has submitted a subdivision variance request for the Desert
Highlands Short Plat#2.The subdivision variance request isto allowa deviation from the required lot depth
of 100'.Lots 1,2,4,and 5 do not meet this standard.The Planning Commission recommended to the f^)
Council that the variance request be granted.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
COVE WEST PHASE 2 PRELIMINARY PLAT
Ron Baker,Boundary Engineering, has submitted a preliminaryplatfora 13 lot residential subdivision to be
located off of Westshore Drive and adjacent to the Cove West Phase I Plat.The proposed plat is part of
the Cove West phased development.The area is zoned R-1,Single-family Residential. The subdivision will
be served with city water and sanitary sewer. New street,utility,and storm water control infrastructure,
constructed to city standards,will be required to serve the proposed subdivision.
The Planning Commission recommended that the preliminary platbe approved with the stipulationthat the
comments from the City Engineer be addressed.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Cove West Phase 2 Preliminary Plat be approved with the
stipulation that the comments fromthe City Engineerbe addressed and the Findings of Factbe accepted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed with Mr.Reese abstaining.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ORDINANCES -WATER/SEWER RATES
Ordinances were presented which increase the water and sewer rates.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the ordinances increase the rates by different amounts and
the Council should determine which ordinance should be enacted.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that the item be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Jackson,
and passed unanimously.
Steve Shinnstatedthat he objectedto the increasedrateswithoutthe Council looking atthe profit andloss
of the water and sewer funds. Healso objected to money from the waterand sewer funds being put into
the general fund.He felt that the investment funds earned from the waterand sewer funds should be put
intothe water and sewer funds and not loaned to the general fund. This would help lowerthe water and
sewer rates.
Mr.Chapman wanted to know ifa rateanalysis has been done.
Mr.Gavinski stated that a rateanalysiswas done about 15 years ago and itcost about $35,000.
Therewas some discussion by the Council on the proposed fees and impactfees.It was the consensus
of the Council that the ordinance increasing the water ratesto $13.35 per month for residential users be
brought back for a first reading.
WELL #5 -PACKER PROJECT
Irrigator's Inc.has completedthe Well 5 Packer Project and the workshouldbe accepted. The bidwas for
$22,680.35 and the final contract amount was $35,570.15.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,distributed a letter and explained whythe workwas overbudget.
There wassome discussion bythe Council anditwas requested that Council be informed whena project
has a large cost overrun.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the work be accepted, seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
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ORMOND SHORT PLAT -DRIVEWAY VARIANCE
Phil Bloom,representing the Ormond Short Plat,has submitted a variance request in order to deviate from
the driveway construction standards established under the Community Street and Utility Standards.The
variance to the driveway standards is sought in order to allow a 30 foot driveway with 5 foot setbacks from
each lot line for Lot 2 of the Ormond Short Plat on Nelson Road. Lot 2 is the site of the proposed new Tri-
State Store.
Gerard Conley,representing Tri-State, stated that about 30% of the project is landscaping with a driveway
in the rear.
Shawn McMahon,representing Tri-State,explained the location of the proposed driveway.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mr.Chapman requested that citizens expressing an interest in serving on a board or commission be
informed of the Council's decision whether or not they get appointed.
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
Mr.Chapman complimented the staff of the Family Aquatic Center. They are well-trained and courteous,
and he was very impressed withthe young people workingthere. He feltthat there is not enough furniture
at the Family Aquatic Center and felt the city should obtain more.He mentioned that there should be more
tables around the eating area.
Mr.Pearcewanted to know iftemporary furniture could be available forthe Memorial Dayweekend Spring
Festival.
^—/Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that more furniture and tables have been ordered.
DIVISION STREET SIDEWALKS
Mr.Pearce asked about the progress of the sidewalks on Division Street.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that two property owners have been contacted and were
receptive to sidewalks being installed.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city received $71,403.61 in investment income for the
month of April 1994.
MONROE STREET IMPROVEMENT .
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the cost for improving Monroe Street ranges from $1,560 to
$12,376,depending on the method used.This cost does not include any work for grading,ditches,or
additional gravel. He mentioned that the property owners have agreed to begin the LID process for
installation of sewer.When sewer is installed on an unimproved street,it has been the practice of the
Council to move that street to the top of the list for street improvements.
There was some discussion by the Council on the different options and whether or not it would set a
U precedent for below standard street improvements in the city.It was the consensus of the Council that the
neighbors need some relief right away.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that lignin be applied to Monroe Street,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and
passed unanimously.
MAIL BOX LOCATIONS
Carroll Huff,Post Master,stated that the post office tries to work with the developer of new subdivisions on
the type of deliveries that would be made and the besttype of receptacles for mail delivery. He mentioned
that new developments in an already developed area are set up with the same type of delivery system
already in place. The type of delivery is also based on economics.
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Brydeen Worley feltthat the mailboxes should be standardized throughout the city.
Mr.Huff stated that the post office has mail box standards but the post office does not make mail boxes
standard throughout a city.
0 FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the attendance at the Family Aquatic Center has surpassed
expectations. There were about 2,000per day overthe weekend, and the attendance has been highthrough
the week after school hours. He mentioned that county residents pay more for a season pass than city
residents because residents of cityhelpto raise the assessed valuation ofthe citywhichallowsthe cityto
secure funding for developments such as the FamilyAquatic Center.
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DISABILITY BOARD
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the term of the representative of the cities'on the Grant
County Disability Board has expired and a new person needs to be nominated. Anyone interested should
indicate his interest by June 6.
FIRE STATION
Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager, stated that the cityhas received a letter fromthe United States Dept. of
Agriculture,Farmers Home Administration,listing the conditions under which a loan could be granted for
the new main fire station.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Letter of Conditions from Farmers Home Administration be
accepted and the City Manager be authorized to continue the process of obtaining the loan,seconded by
Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city will receive $198,904.06 on May 31 in sales tax.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city will receive $5,713.51 on May 31 in transient rental
income.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
Finance Director
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BEFORETHE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCILOF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE COVE WEST PHASE
II PRELIMINARY PLAT
COVE WEST PHASE II PRELIMINARY PLAT
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 May 12,1994.
1.2 Proponent.Vic Jansen is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property legally described as follows:
That portion of the Northeast %of Section 29,Township 19 North,Range 28 East, W.M., Grant
County,Washington,described as follows:
Commencing from a 2"aluminum cap monument in case,accepted as the intersection of
centerlines for Cove West Driveand Shipmaster Court:
Thence North 33°29'12"West along the centerline of said Shipmaster Court, a distance
of 50.00 feet;
Thence South 56°30'48"West, a distance of 30.00 feet to the true point of beginning;
Thence North 33029*12n West,a distance of 100.00 feet;
Thence South se^O'^"West, a distance of 110.00 feet to the easterly right-of-way of
Westshore Drive;
Thence North 33°29'12"West along said easterly right-of-way, a distance of 341.53 feet;
Thence North 41°33'53"West continuing along said easterly right-of-way, a distance of
12.79 feet;
Thence North 37056,52n East,a distance of 479.45 feet;
Thence South 59°33'08"East,a distance of 170.00 feet;
Thence South 31°53'08"East, a distance of 76.56 feet;
Thence South 20o14'54"West,a distance of 291.79 feet;
Thence South 33°29'12"East,a distance of 135.00 feet;
Thence South 56°30'48"West,a distance of 120.00 feet;
Thence South 33°29'12"East,a distance of 70.00 feet;
Thence South 56°30'48"West,a distance of 60.00 feet to the true point of beginning.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Testimony from the public.
D. 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 adjacent uses.
2.4 The development is an extension of an existing use.
2.5 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.6 The development creates no environmental concerns.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PUNNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
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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 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 preliminary plat be approved with the stipulation that the City Engineer's comments be addressed.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on May 24,1994.
5.2 Proponent.The Vic Jansen is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary 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 of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
6.3 The development is consistent with adjacent uses.
6.4 The development is an extension of an existing use.
6.5 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
6.6 The development creates no environmental concerns.
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 preliminary 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 preliminary plat.
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:May 24,1994
R.Wayne Rimple
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