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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
September 14,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson,Richard Pearce,and Roger Biallas
Absent:JoAn Brown
MINUTES:Mr.Jackson moved that the minutes of the August 24 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.Collier,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the billsto Moses Lake
Steel Supply and Faber Industrial and Mr.Biallasabstaining from that portion of the billsto A & H Printers.
Vouchers audited and certified by the 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 September 14, 1993 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$1,128,539.35.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION
GOB 1993 REDEMPTION
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake MunicipalCode3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policy approved bythe City Council 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 $358,341.61 for all funds.
$35,289.71 1985 BOND RESERVE 8,950.00
8,418.62 W/S CONSTRUCTION 133,643.60
256,740.90 SANITATION FUND 47,399.82
139.54 SELF-INSURANCE 5,000.00
1,484.23 CENTRAL SERVICES 7,553.13
84,395.44 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 32,465.49
391,232.61 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 83,957.44
31,868.82 TOTAL $1,128,539.35
GENERAL FUND $3,984.26 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,081.60
STREET 18.10 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 341.18
PARK &REC.IMPROVE 319,729.22 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 11,721.58
WATER/SEWER FUND 15,576.31 TOTAL $358,341.61
SANITATION FUND 5,889.36
Checks:Checks 38397 through 38684 issued on August25,1993 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on September 14,1993 in the total amount of $1,718,987.09.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 27,1993 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 80107 through 80297 in the
amount of $230,415.49.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 31, 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 80298 through 80313 in the
amount of $8,338.69.
Payroll:The payroll issued on September 10,1993 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 80314 through 80490 in the
amount of $184,544.33.
PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation declaring September 17-23,1993 as Constitution Week was read in its entirety.
The proclamation declaring September 25,1993 as Hunting and Fishing Day was read in its entirety.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA
Accept Grant - Bike Path:Authorizationwas requested fortheCity Manager to executethe grant documents
inorderto accept a grant from the Washington State Department ofTransportation fora bicycle/pedestrian
path extension at Neppel Landing.
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\i.[g Resolution - Accept Utilities -Trans Cascade:A resolution was presented which acceptsthe water and
11 ^sewer main improvements in Marina Drive installed as part of the Trans Cascade Condominium projects.
~/3 Resolution -Grant Easement -PUD:A resolution was presented which grants an easement tothe PUD for
IV the construction ofthe underground electrical facilities for the new Family Aquatic Center.
qQ Resolution -Retaining Special Counsel -Aquatic Center Bond Issue:A resolution was presented which
)&confirms the employment ofRoseMarie Van Winkle asthecity'slegal counselfor the issuance ofthe limited
tax general obligation bonds forthe construction of the FamilyAquatic Center.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WELL 17
Bids were received from three contractors for the Well 17 drilling and pumptest project.The apparent low
bidder,Aqua Drilling,altered the bid specifications and staff recommended that their bid be rejected and
the bid be awarded to the next lowest bidder,B. J.Exploration.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,mentioned that the bid specifications specifically state that the city
will reject the bid if the bid specifications are altered. Aqua Drilling changed the bid specs in 5 places.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the letters from Aqua Drilling requested that the Council
look past the alterations or reject all the bids. Inthis case,the alterations were deliberate, not inadvertent.
He recommended that if the Council wishes to consider the bid from Aqua Drilling,that all the bids be
rejected.
There was some discussion by the Council on the possible impacts of rebidding and the fact that the city
also has a grant from the EDA for construction of this well. Itwas pointed out that allthe bids were lower
than the engineer's estimate.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid be awarded to B. J. Exploration in the amount of $262,023.25,
seconded by Mr.Collier.
Mr.Reese felt the contract should be rebid.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that rebidding of the electrical contract forthe new aquatic center resulted in lower
bids and he would like to see this contract rebid.
Mr.Biallas stated that hewould like to see it rebid but not if it could cause the city problems with the EDA
grant.
Mr. Harer stated that the EDA grant is good to the spring of 1995 and it takes 3 to 4 months to rebid a
project.
The motion failed with Mr.Reese,Mr.Biallas,and Mr.Jackson opposed.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the contract be rebid,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.
Collierand Mr.Pearce opposed.
COF GENERATOR
The bids received forthe COFGenerator Room Additionwere 25%above the engineer's estimate and staff
recommended that the bids be rejected and the project be re-bid in January 1994.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bids be rejected and the project be re-bid in January 1994,
seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS O
?STREET CLOSURE -FABER INDUSTRIAL
Mr.Rimple stated that he would abstain from participation in this item.
Faber IndustrialSupply has requested the closure of the west halfof Date Street and halfof the 30'sidewalk
in front of the store at 423 E.Broadway on Friday,October 15,1993 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and on
Saturday,October 16, 1993 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a "tool show".
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese movedthatthe requestbe granted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed withMr.
Rimple abstaining.
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LAGUNA SHORES PLAT EXTENSION
Robert Collop has requested a one year extension of the Laguna Shores Preliminary Platapproval since the
plathas not been completed due to conflictsbetween the consulting engineer and the developer. The city
is currentlyinstalling a pipeline around the perimeterof the propertyto be followed by a bike path. The
property owner plans to complete the plat during the next twelve months.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the Laguna Shores PreliminaryPlatapproval be extended one year
to September 11,1994,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
STREET VACATION -ABLE BUILDING SUPPLY
Able Building Supply has requested the use of Balsam Street fortemporary storage of stock items from
delivery trucks and for the vacation of Balsam Street, which is adjacent to its property.The street is
surrounded on three sides by Able Building and there is no through traffic.Staff has recommended thatthis
portion of Balsam not be vacated as itcan be used to reducethe traffic congestion inthe central business
district.
JimTurner,representing Able Building Supply, stated that they own the propertyon three sides ofthe street.
He pointed out that the street is used for unloading of semi trucks.
Chuck Jackson,Chuck's Automotive,stated that his business fronts on Balsam and when there are 3 and
4 semi trucks unloading it blocks access to his business.
Mr.Biallas pointed out that the traffic studies showed this part of Balsam as being integral to the alleviation
of traffic congestion at Alder and Broadway.
Mr.Collierfelt it would bea mistaketo vacate this portion of Balsam because of its location to the Aider and
Broadway intersection.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that if this portion of Balsam is vacated,the city would lose a valuable piece of
property that could help alleviate traffic congestion in this area.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request to vacate the street be denied,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the request to use city property be denied,seconded by Mr.Pearce,
and passed with Mr.Reese opposed.
VARIANCE REQUEST -HARDENBURGH SHORT PLAT #2
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has requested a variance of the driveway standards in order
to construct a 40'driveway on Pioneer Way to service Lot 2 of the Hardenburgh Short Plat #2.The
driveway would only be 9.8' from the property line.The lot is a unique situation in that the property on both
sides was sold prior to the creation of the driveway setback ordinance and the commercial use and
configuration of the property make it impossible to provide acceptable access from the north side.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that staff has no concerns with the requested 30' driveway.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the variance request for a 30'driveway, 9.8' from the property line,
be granted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
HOUSING NEEDS STUDY
Roxi Nanto, CC Consulting Associates,stated that the housing needs study being conducted in Grant
County involves 12 cities, 2 port districts, and the unincorporated area of Grant County.The intent is to
look at housing needs inGrant County and obtain publicinput on the types of homes that are needed.She
pointed out that each entity would have a different priority for housing needs.
She mentioned that low income housing will haveto beinvestigated in orderto comply with the Department
of Community Development Block Grant requirements but low income housing is only one aspect of the
{^_J study.
Norma Whitney, Grant County Mental Health,stated that housing is needed for the handicapped and low
income in Moses Lake.
Ken Palek,Housing Authority of Grant County, distributed some information on the FMHA loan program.
Rena Mason, residing in Moses Lake and working in Othello, felt that there is a need for housing for
moderate income levels since the federal government will help with low income housing.
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Bob Chapman, President of the Moses Lake/Othello Association of Realtorsstated that there is a lack of
housing in Moses Lake with vacancy rates of 2%to 3%.That hurts low income groups since property
owners can rent to people without having to deal with government red tape.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
y ORDINANCES -WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS - 2ND READINGS
Two ordinances were presented which concernwaterserviceconnectionsto the city.Chapter 13.08 is
amended to require the property ownerto supply and install the service line,fittings,and tileand a new /*-\
chapter is created which establishes the fees to be paid for these services.
The ordinancecreatingChapter3.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water Connection Fees"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted andthe summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Connections" was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adoptedandthe summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -HOME OCCUPATIONS -2ND READING
Mr.Jackson stated that due to a conflict he would excuse himself from the Council at this time.
An ordinance was presented which amends the home occupation ordinance to clarifythe fact that home
occupations may use no more than 200 square feet of the residence's floor area, including a detached
garage, and that no home occupation shall occupy an accessory building or a detached garage.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 18.55 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Home Occupations"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication beapproved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Biallasopposed,and Mr.Jackson
abstaining.
ORDINANCE -REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE -ST.MARTINS COURT
An ordinance was presented which provided for a loading zone at St. Martins Court at 617 S. Balsam.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Jackson,and passed unanimously.
.-//ORDINANCES -HEIGHT LIMITATIONS -1ST READINGS
Ordinances were presented which amend the height limitations in the residential zones to allow certain
structures to exceed the 30'height limitation.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that underthese ordinances the actual structure, not just the steeple or spire, could
exceed the 30'height limitation.
Mr.Pearce felt the height limitationshould remain at 30', with additional height allowed by a conditional use
permit.The spire,steeple,bell tower, flag poles, etc. could be allowed to be higher than the 30'.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,recommended that the ordinances be changed to read "Church structures f^\
may exceed 30'in height upon the granting of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission."
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the ordinances be amended as recommended by the CityAttorney,
seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "RR,Rural Residential
Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the amended ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for September 28,seconded by Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 18.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-1,Single Family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the amended ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for September 28,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.19of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-2,Single Family and
Two Family Residential Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first readingofthe amended ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for September 28,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.22 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "R-3,Multi-family
Residential Zone"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the firstreading of the amended ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for September 28,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.24 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "MH,Mobile Home
Subdivision Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the amended ordinance be adopted and a public
hearing be set for September 28,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -TSUBAKI
A resolution was presented which accepted a cash donation of $2,000 from Mrs.Fusako Tsubaki in memory
of her husband,Reiju Tsubaki.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,000 from Mrs.Fusako Tsubaki was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
—RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DONATION -TAISHIN YOUTH MEMBERS
A resolution was presented which accepted a cash donation of $2,000 from the Taishin Youth Members.
The resolution accepting a cash donation of $2,000 fromTaishinYouth Members was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
SHARI'S SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Western Pacific Engineering,representing Ernie Reinhard,has submitted a subdivisionvariancerequest on
behalfof the Shari's Short Plat located off of Kittleson Road and adjacent to Ernie's Truck Stop. The
variance to the subdivision standards is sought in order allowan existing curb cut which is on the Ernie's
Truck Stop propertyto stay inits present location. The curb cut would serve as a driveway access to the
Shari's Restaurant,which has proposed no direct access onto Kittleson Road. The proponent is requesting
a subdivision variance to allowa reduction from the 20' driveway separation distance from an interiorlotline
to a 0' separation. The Planning Commission recommended that the variance request be granted as it will
help reduce turning movements off of Kittleson.
Action Taken:Mr.Colliermoved that the variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
STURM'S SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE
Western Pacific Engineering, representing Gary Sturm, has submitted a subdivision variance request on
behalf of the Sturm's Short Plat located off of Kittleson Road and adjacent to Shari's Short Plat.The
varianceto the subdivisionstandards is sought inorderallowtwo drivewaycuts to serve the proposed car
wash. The driveway along the west property line would be located 3' from the property line and the
driveway along the east property linewould be located 18"fromthe property line. The PlanningCommission
recommended that the request be denied and a single more centrally located driveway be constructed.
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Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,recommended a single30' drivewayinthe center of the lot since
Kittleson hasa highvolumeoftraffic inthis area.Hementionedthatthereis still vacant property inthisarea
and its development will also increase traffic on Kittleson.
Fred Skinner,Western Pacific Engineering,statedthatthe request is for 214'driveways- one would be 10'
from the property line and one would be 5'from the other property line.This would allow a circular
movement of vehicles through the car wash.
Gary Sturm,developerofthe property,statedthattherewouldbe one drive throughtunnelatthe carwash.
There wassome discussion bythe Council anditwassuggestedthata 40*centralized driveway be utilized
rather thantwo driveways.Both Mr.Skinner and Mr.Sturm felt thatthe 40'centralized driveway would be
workable.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved thatthe variance request be denied,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ALANO CLUB -APPEAL
An appeal has been received regardingthe action of the Planning Commission grantinga conditional use
permitto the Alano Club allowingthe club to construct a facility on Tax #1333 located at the corner of Lee
Street and Gibby Road. The appeal was submitted by Jim and PaulaHowellwho reside at 1446 Lee Street.
The appeal was received within the time frame required by ordinance.
Paula Howell,1446 Lee Street, stated that 90% of the neighbors are opposed to having the club locate in
this area. The area is zoned R-2and the intent of the R-2Zone isto provide forand to protect single family
and two family residences in specified low density areas and to preserve land for single family and two
family residential uses.Allowing the Alano Club to use this property would not be preserving ftfor families.
She pointed out that Gibby is not an arterial and is not equipped to handle additional traffic.She felt that
the club is not similar to a church since they do not meet for religious reasons and they meet during the
day and at night.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that social clubs are not listed as a conditional use inthe R-2 Zone
but that the Planning Commission ruled that the club is similar to other conditional uses in the R-2 Zone.
He mentioned that the Planning Commission had considered the traffic and meeting issues and pointed out
that meetings other than Sunday services are held in churches.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the state does not classify Gibby Road as an arterial.
Larry Rigsby,representing the Alano Club,stated that the Planning Commission,not the Alano Club,
compared the club to a church.He mentioned that this is a social organization that does not serve alcohol.
It is not a business.He stated that meetings are held at noon and at 8 p.m.Monday through Friday and
at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday.There are other gatherings when between 4 and 8 people meet to
socialize.He stated that AA meetings are held in many churches throughout the city. He mentioned that
the Alano Club has offered to installfencing,landscaping,40 off-street parking spaces,and provide a paved
bike path between the club and Lee Park.Because of the concerns of the neighbors,accesstothe building
will be off of Gibby Road only. He mentioned that the club has been looking for property for two years and
commercially zoned property and R-3 zoned property is too expensive.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that the finding by the Planning Commission that Gibby is an arterialis not correct
and that he was unsure that the finding that the club is similar to and compatible with other uses in the R-2
Zone is correct.He was concerned about the traffic on Gibby and the opposition of the neighbors.
Mr.Biallas suggested that the residents of the area and the Alano Club hold a meeting on neutral ground
and exchange ideas and information about this proposed development.
Mr.Jackson stated that the errors in the findings by the Planning Commission make ftdifficultto affirmtheir
decision.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the appeal be tabled,seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed
unanimously.
MASON ZONING VARIANCE -APPEAL
Frank and Cindy Alvarez and Mike and Rena Mason,who have an interest in 141 Marquis,requested a
variance from the setback requirements of the zoning code in order to construct a house on the property
which would infringe upon the frontyardand side yard setbacks.The zoning code requiresa 25' frontyard
setback and 25' side yard setbacks. The property is bounded on three sides by roadways. The Hearing
Examiner granted the variance request. Richard and Susan Nelson, 1717 Legend,in a letter dated
September 3,1993,appealed the Hearing Examiner'sdecision. The appealwas received inatimely manner.
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DickNelson,1717 Legend, stated that setbacks were established for reasons of continuity and safety. He
pointed outthatthis lotis locatedat what will be a majorintersection onYonezawa when the street is fully
constructed.
Mr.Mason stated thatthe housewould be set back 24'from Yonezawa andthe near accidentsat this corner
arecaused by people cutting the cornerand not because of sightdistance problems.The house will sit
back from Marquis 23.5' and from Legend 19'.
Therewas some discussion by the Council about the setback and possibletraffic problemsinthis area.
Mr.Mason pointed out that the problem with the lot is because there are streets on three sides. He
mentioned that citystaffdoes not allow these type of lots innew subdivisions.Hestatedthatthere area
few other lots with streets on three sides but they are bigger lots which allowfor setback requirementsto
be met.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,statedthat he hadinspectedthe lotand couldnot see thatthere
would be a sightdistance problem ifthe variance were granted.Healso pointed outthata 4' fence could
be builtadjacent to the sidewalk on any of the lots inthis area.
Afteradditionaldiscussion, itwas the consensus of the Councilthat there may be a sight distance problem
if the house were allowed to be built within the setback requirements.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance request be returned to the Hearing Examiner for
additional testimony on sight distance and safety issues, seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed with Mr.
Collier opposed.
YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TASK FORCE -AGREEMENT
Authorizationwas requested forthe City Managerto sign the Inter-Local Cooperative Agreement between
the City of Moses Lake, Moses Lake School District #161,the Grant County Hospital District #1,and Grant
County which provides a means of managing and funding the efforts of the Moses Lake Youth Partnership
Task Force.The agreement would not become effective until it is signed by all parties.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
ANNEXATION -OLSON
Notices of Intent to Annex have been received from the owners of approximately 66 acres of property lying
to the west of Hansen Road and north of I-90.
Larry Angell,representingthe propertyowners, stated that the owners are not requestingthat the property
be annexed witha C-2 zone designation. They will take a listof proposed commercial uses to the Planning
Commission and only certain commercial uses would be allowed in the area.
ActionTaken:Mr.Collier moved that the Notices of Intent be accepted and that the request be forwarded
tothe Planning Commission for a recommendation,seconded by Mr,Pearce,and passed unanimously.
COMPOST FACILITY -GRANT APPUCATION
Staff requested authorization to apply fora Coordinated Prevention Grantinconnection withthe proposed
compost facility.
Russ Brown, Development Engineer, stated that the city currently has a grant of $112,000 from the
Departmentof Ecology which must be spent before December 31,1993.The funding beingapplied forto
continue the compost facility would not become available until January 1994. To minimize the possible
impacts ifthe programis not funded, he suggested that the city use the $112,000 to purchase equipment,
such as a front end loader, that could be used at the compost facility as wellas in other departments of the
city. He pointed out that in order to receive a grant in 1994,the city must show it is committed to the
compost program. To do that the city must spend the $112,000 grant from the DOE.
There was some concern expressed by the Council on whether or not the city would have to refund the
money that is spent on equipment ifadditional funding is not provided.
Mr.Brown stated that the city will not get the $112,000 from DOEunless it shows itis willingto make a long
term commitment to the composing project. He pointed out that the more grant money that can be used
in getting the compost facility started,the lower the tipping fees will be.Once the project is operational,
there should be enough money from the tipping fees to make ft self-supporting.
Action Taken:Mr.Bialias moved that staff be directed to apply for the Coordinated Prevention Grant,
seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
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X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
;,LJ /'TOURISM COMMISSION
Brenda Teals requested re-appointment to the Moses Lake Tourism Commission.
With the consensus of the Council,Mr.Rimple re-appointed Brenda Teals to the Moses Lake Tourism
Commission.
XI. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL TAX
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager stated that the city received $183,906.89 from sales taxes on August 31,
1993.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city received $12,591.27 from transient rental income on
August 31, 1993.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city received $24,202.32 from investments on August 31,
1993.
s>q\BUILDING ACTIVITY
The building report for July 1993 was presented.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m.
ATTEST:
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