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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 12,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Richard Pearce,JoAn Brown,Daryl Jackson, and
Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Collier moved that the minutes of the September 28 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
r •Action Taken:Mr.Reese movedthatthe bills,checks, and prepaid claims issuedbe approved,seconded
^-^by Mr.Pearce,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,andthose expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,havebeen recorded on a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the belowlistas modified by the Council and noted upon saidlistfor
the Council meeting of October 12,1993 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$1,1787,729.70.
GENERAL FUND $ 47,604.24 W/S CONSTRUCTION 40,904.58
STREET 4,524.07 SANITATION FUND 60,133.06
STREET REPR/RECON 52,300.33 SELF-INSURANCE 207.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 135,633.83 CENTRAL SERVICES 74,043.56
PARK&REC IMPROVEMENT 451,743.60 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 123,414.73
WATER/SEWER FUND 30,156.00 BUILD MAI NT-OPERATIONS 158,064.70
TOTAL $1,178,729.70
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claimsapproved by the City Manager accordingto the process established by
MosesLakeMunicipal Code 3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approvedbythe City Council havebeen
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $4,795.61 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $4,780.09
WATER/SEWER FUND 9.64
CENTRAL SERVICES 5.88
TOTAL $4,795.61
Checks:Checks 38701 through 39019 issued on September 29, 1993 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on October 12,1993 in the total amount of $239,451.02.
Payroll:The payroll issued on September 30,1993 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 80671 through 80686 inthe
amount of $8,223.94.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 8, 1993 having been approved pursuantto the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 80687through 80853 inthe
amount of $184,905.63.
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation declaring October 1993 as Crime Prevention Month was read in its entirety.J'3*{
The proclamation declaring Friday,October 22,1993 asVFW Auxiliary Day was read in itsentirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
\^J III.CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution -Accept Easement -McDonalds:A resolution was presented which accepts a construction /0/3
easement from McDonalds for a right handturn lane at Kittleson Road and Highway 17.
Resolutions (2)-Accept Utilitv Easements -Penhallurick:Two resolutions were presented which accept /Q/J
utility easements from the Penhalluricks for the water main constructed as part ofthe Wal-Mart Plat.
Resolution -Accept Donation:Aresolution was presented which accepts $5,000 as adonation to be used /Q^/b
for recreational equipment fromthe employees of Japan AirLines.
Resolution -Accept Donation:A resolution was presented which accepts $1,500 worth of construction /Ql/(s
materialsto the Parkand Recreation Department as a donation fromthe Moses Lake Babe Ruth Baseball
to be used inthe construction ofthe new scoreboard at Larson Playfield.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WELL 17
W Staff recommended that the bids for the drilling and testing of Well 17 be awarded to Aqua Drilling.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the bid be awarded to Aqua Drilling,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and (~\
passed unanimously.'
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V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Users requested time before theCouncil todiscuss theuseand operation
of the municipal airport.
Jerry Richardson,representing the Experimental Aircraft Association,stated that all the users oftheairport
wereata meeting anda committee was formed to voice the concerns ofthe users abouttheairport.Current
concerns arelackof fuel,inoperative tetrahedron lights,lackofweed control,lack ofrestroom maintenance,
lack of maintenance onthe overrun and thethreshold which include existing potholes,and lack oftimely
snow removal during the winter.
Deleon Krueger,owner ofa private airplane,stated that the Municipal Airport isan important assetto the
community andsurrounding area.It complements the Grant County Airport by serving the agricultural aerial
applicators,the Mosquito District operation,private aircraft,andthe remote controlmodelers. There aretwo
fixed based operators that supply maintenance and repair for aircraft and flight instruction.
JimThompson,Mosquito District,statedthatthe District employs7 peopleand has a budget of $600,000
per year.He offered hisassistance to help improvethe serviceand conditionsat the airport.
Tom Dent,aerial applicator,stated that there are 4 commercial operations at the airport.The two aerial
applicators bring in about $600,000 per year and apply $1.7 million in chemicals per year.The repair
operations gross about $250,000and provide4 jobs. He stated he would be willing to help improve the
service and safety at the airport.
Jim Taber,Moses Lake RC Modelers,stated that there are about 55 members in the club.He mentioned
that their current location at the Municipal Airport is the nicest the club has had since the club came into
existence about 20 years ago. He stated that they would like to help make the airporta better place.
Mr.Richardson wanted to know whatthe users of the airport could do to help the city and Hansen AirWest
to improve the conditions and provide for the proper operation of this asset.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that at the present time there is no fuel available at the Municipal Airport.
There was some discussion bythe Council and itwas suggested that an advisory committee be established
to oversee the operation of the Municipal Airport.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that an advisory committee,appointed bythe Mayor,be formed to aid
in the administration and operation of the Municipal Airport,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
BIG BEND CENTER BINDING SITE PLAN
Moses Lake Mall,Inc.,proponent of the Big Bend Center Binding Site Plan, has requested a variance in
orderto defer all publicand private expenditures required forthe completion of Central Drive until such time
as the balance of the shopping center is undertaken. The variance is requested in order to allowthe
completionand occupancy of PaylessShoe Source on Parcel FandTaco Bell on Parcel D,which front on
Stratford Road.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained the background ofthe binding siteplan tothe Council andwhy
the improvements to Central Drive havebeen postponed.(
There was some discussion by the Council concerning the variance request and whether or not a variance
would be requested for parcels C and E. The Council was concerned about the increasing traffic on
Stratford Road and it was feltthat the development of Central would help relieve the congestion when it is
constructed.It was the consensus of the Council that the variance request for parcels D and F should be
granted withthe understanding that no additional variance requests forthe deferral of Central Drive would
be granted.
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request for Parcels D and F be granted with the
understanding thatno additional variance requests for the deferral ofthe construction of Central Drive will
be granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mr.Biallas and Mr.Collier opposed.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -TAXATION -1ST READING
1010Anordinancewaspresentedwhichfixestheestimatedamountto be received for municipal purposes from
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake.
The ordinance fixing the estimated amount to be received for municipal purposes from taxations on
assessed valuations on property within the City of Moses Lake,Washington for 1994 was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -HALLOWEEN
A resolution was presented which designates Saturday,October 30asthe date for children to celebrate
Halloween activities in the City of Moses Lake.
Theresolution designating Saturday,October 30,1993,instead ofSunday,October 31,1993 asthedayfor
children to celebrate Halloween activities was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
JANITORIAL CONTRACT
Authorization was requested for staff to call for bids for janitorial services.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Collier, and
{^J passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -HAYDEN ESTATES 2ND ADD.PRE.PLAT -PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -1ST READING //&tfi
Columbia Northwest Engineering has submitted a preliminary planned development district major plat for
a 40 lot planned unit residential development (PURD)districtto be located off the intersection of Nelson and
Clover Drive.The area is zoned R-1,Single FamilyResidential. The planned residential development would
be served with city water and sanitary sewer. New street,utility,and storm water control infrastructure,
constructed to city standards,willbe required to serve the proposed subdivision.A planned development
district overlay zone change is being requested to allowthe following deviations from the development
standards of Title 17, Subdivisions, and Title 18, Zoning:
1. A 15' corner lot exterior side yard setback
2. A 15' rear yard setback
3. A 5'side yard setback
4. A 50*right-of-way for all streets except for the entrance intothe second addition from Grand Drive,
which will remain 60*.Streetsare proposedto be constructedat 36*from curbto curb,whichisthe
normal driving surface area fora 60'right-of-way.
The proponent hasalso requested a variance ofthe lotdepth requirements for Lots 9 and 10of Block 5.K^J The Planning Commission recommended to Council that the variance request and the plat be approved as
requested.
The ordinance creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses
Lake Municipal Code 18.22.020(8)and Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the lot depth variance request be granted,the preliminary plat be
approved,the first reading ofthe ordinance be adopted,and the findings of fact be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
}q^0 USE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY -SNYDERS BREAD
Snyder's Bakery Outlet is requesting theuseof city right-of-way for the placement oftheir sign on Pioneer
Way.The sign wasinstalled 3 months agowithout a permit.Thesign encroaches into city right-of-way 3%'
to 4%'.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the request to use city right-of-way be approved,seconded by Mr.
Jackson, and passed unanimously.n
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ALANO CLUB -APPEAL
An appeal was received regarding the action ofthePlanning Commission granting a conditional use permit
to the Alano Club allowing the clubto constructa facility on Tax#1333 locatedatthe comer of LeeStreet
and Gibby Road. The appeal was submitted by Jim and Paula Howell who reside at 1446Lee Street. The
appeal was received within thetime frame required by ordinance.The Council tabled action ontheappeal
until a meeting was held between the two parties.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe appeal be removed from the table,seconded by Mr.Collier,and
passed unanimously.
A letter from the Alano Club was read which expressed their desire to withdraw their request for a
conditional use permitforthe use of this property.
Becauseof the withdrawal by the proponent,no action was taken bythe Council.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CATERING VANS
jQ30 Mr-Biallas stated that the catering vans are running electrical cords from their vans across parking areas
1 to an electrical outlet.He pointed out that the vans are supposed to be self contained and if the conditions
of the conditional use permit are being violated, the permits should be revoked.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staffwill look intothe catering vans to see of there areany
violations of the conditions. He mentioned that the Planning Commission is reviewingthis type of use in
the city. He reported that other cities have dealt with this type of business by prohibiting them, strictly
regulating them,or having very little regulation of them.
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MONTLAKE PARK
Mrs. Brown requested the staff look into purchasing additional property for the expansion of Montlake Park.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, stated that the property owner was contacted inthe past about the city
purchasing the property but no agreement was reached on the price of the property. He mentioned that
staff willagain make contact with the property owner,Jessica Longston,to see if she is interested in selling.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,suggested that budget study sessions be set forTuesday, October 19,
Wednesday,October 20, and Monday,October 25.
It was the consensus of the Council that budget study sessions be set for those dates at 7 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
COMPOST FACILITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager stated that at this time there is no additional information available on the ()
compost facility.—
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:35 p.m.and the Council met inan executive session to discuss
potential litigation and real estate matters.The executive session wasadjourned at9 p.m.and the regular
meetingwas reconvened. The regular meetingwas adjourned at 9 p.m.
Finance Director