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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
March 23,1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Dick Collier,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson, and Roger Biallas
Absent:JoAn Brown and Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe minutes ofthe March 9 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Collier moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
K^J by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills toA&H
Printers and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting on that portion of the billsto Faber Industrial Supply and
Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras 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 March 23,1993 for the funds listed beloware approved inthe amount of $839,145.13.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
MID-PENINSULA BLK GRT
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 1992 REDEMPTION
PARK &REC.IMPROVE
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER LEASES
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030 and the internalcontrol policyapproved 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 $20,864.77 for all funds.
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WATER/SEWER FUND
14,334.99 SANITATION FUND 5,103.39
37,323.85 UMEMPL COMP INS 299.81
7.00 SELF-INSURANCE 122,133.00
3,923.83 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,144.66
383.75 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 23,260.61
150.00 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 33,865.54
80,018.81 FIREMEN'S PENSION 500,116.08
1,075.81 TOTAL $839,141.13
$430.86 CENTRAL SERVICES
3.60 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS
TOTAL
10.31
20,420.00
$20,864.77
Checks:Checks36775 through 37037 issued on March 10,1993 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on March 23, 1993 in the total amount of $231,079.78.
Payroll:The payroll issued on February 26, 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 77917 through 77932 in the
amount of $8,454.16.
Payroll:The payroll issued on March 12, 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 77933 through 78094 in the
amount of $357,127.67.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
LARSON PLAYFIELD BLEACHERS
Staff recommended thatthe bid for the bleachers at Larson Playfield be awarded to Outdoor Aluminum,Inc.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the bid be awarded to Outdoor Aluminum,Inc.,seconded by Mr.
Biallas,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -BASIN SEPTIC SERVICE
Leo Morad,owner of the Basin Septic Tank,requested time before the Commission to discuss his permit
to discharge septic sewerage into the city's sewer system.
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Mr.Morad requested an extension of hiscontractto the end of Julyinorderto give himtime to find a place
to legally dispose of the septic tank sewerage.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the contract with Basin Septic Tank Service be extended to July 31,
1993,seconded by Mr.Collier, and passed unanimously.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION -HANSEN
Wanda Hansen has submitted a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings and a Petition
for Annexation with regard to her property immediately adjacent to Lot 8,Golden Acres Addition.The
property fronts on Westshore Drive.Mrs.Hansen wishes to hook to city water as her existing water supply
is contaminated.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Planning Commission considered this proposed
annexation at the sametime as the Maine annexation and recommended that the annexation be accepted.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Notice of Intent to Annex be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1993 BUDGET -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the 1993 budget to provide for the salaries and fringe benefits
awarded to the firefighters by the arbitrator.
The ordinance amending the 1993 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington,was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
RIDING LAWN MOWER
Staff requested authorization to call for bids for a ridingtrim lawn mower for the Parks Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -HOYT
Bill and Donna Hoyt have requested permission to build on unplatted property, identified as Tax #1440.
The 1.44-acre vacant parcel is located on the east side of Peninsula Driveand on the north right-of-wayline
of I-90.It is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential. Land uses in the vicinity of Tax #1440 include vacant land;
single-family,detached homes;duplexes;and Vern's Moses Lake Meat Company.The parcelcan be served
by city water and sewer. There is a concrete sidewalk and curbing along the front lot line of the parcel.
A concrete culvert under Peninsula Drive discharges storm water from the west side of Peninsula Drive onto
the parcel. Most of the parcel is below the grade of the Peninsula Drive/l-90 overpass.The proposed use
forthe parcel is a Victorian,7-bedroom,3 1/2-bathroom,two-story house where three persons would live
and operate a bed and breakfast business.The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that
the request to build on unplatted property be granted with the stipulation that a record of survey be
provided.
The resolution allowing Bill and Donna Hoyt to build on unplatted property was read by title only.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,suggested that requests to build on unplatted property have atime f""^
limit imposed and that a specific type of structure be required.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that requests granted to build on unplatted
property should be tied to a time limitand to a specific project.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be amended to add "so long as an application is
made fora building permitwithin 12 months ofthe passage ofthis resolution foraVictorian type, 7-bedroom
house to be used as a bed and breakfast facility"and the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
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MAINE ANNEXATION
Larry Maine has submitted a Notice of Intent to Annex and a Petition for Annexation for his property,Lot
8,GoldenAcres, locatedat 1941 Westshore Drive.Mr.Maine wishes to connect to citywaterdue to a failed
well.The area proposed forannexation is designated for residential uses under the Cityof Moses Lake's
Comprehensive Plan.The proposed zoning forthe areawould R-1,Residential.The Planning Commission
recommended that the request to annex be approved.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, stated that since the Hansen Intentto Annex has been accepted by the
Council and the Planning Commission has recommended that the Hansen annexation be included with the
Maine annexation,it would be appropriate to accept both petitions for annexation.
Action Taken:Mr.Colliermoved that the Maineand Hansen annexation petitions be accepted,seconded
by Mr. Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends Chapter 18.56 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code regulating
signs and billboards.The Planning Commission recommended that the proposed changes be approved
and the ordinance be adopted.
The major proposed changes to the existing sign ordinance are as follows:
1.Three (3) sign "District"overlays are proposed which would allow greater flexibility in sign size for
specific areas within the city. For example,the Kittleson Road -SR-17 area will be developed in the
future with uses that willrequire more signage than a business within the downtown business district.
Under our current code,any sign proposed over 150 square feet requires Planning Commission
approval;K-Mart had to come before the Commission on three (3)separate occasions for exceeding
the 150 square feet standard.The establishment of overlay districts is proposed in order to allow
greater flexibility and alleviate the Commission of redundancy review.
2.Portable signs shall be prohibited.
3.Temporary signs shall pay a fee based on the duration to be displayed.This would discourage any
long term basis "temporary"signs.
4. Incidental signs shall be permitted with specific performance standards.
Gilbert Alvarado,Senior Planner,explained the proposed changes to the sign ordinance.
Mr.Biallas was unsure of the difference between incidental signs and portable signs.He pointed out that
ifa sandwich board sign metthe requirements,every business on Third and Broadway could place one on
city right-of-way. He felt the sandwich board signs should be eliminated.
Mr.Collierfelt that sandwich board signs should be prohibited as he did not feel they served any purpose,
were a hazard on the sidewalk,and detracted from the downtown beautification.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that incidental signs be prohibited.
There was also some discussion on "for sale"signs and "garage sale"signs and it was felt that people
should not be required to obtain a temporary sign permit from the city for these signs.
It was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission for
review.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GARBAGE RATES
Council authorization was requested to establish garbage rates for the following large compactors,30-35
yards,35-45 yards, and 35-45 yards.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe proposed rates be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed
unanimously.
LARSON WATER SYSTEM EXTENSION
The city has received several requests from people to connect to city water for their property between
Airway Drive and SR 17.This area could be supplied by the LarsonWater System.Council direction was
requested.
Gary G. Harer, Municipal Services Director,outlined the area that could be served by the Larson Water
System.This area includes property between Highway 17 and Airway Driveto Valley Road.
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received requests to extend water to property
another 800'down Airway Drive and to a property in Cascade Valley.
There was some discussion by the Council on the advisability of looking into the provision of water and/or
sewer service to the fringe areas and the problems and expense that could entail.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the Council does not have to accept a request to annex ifit is felt it is not in
the best interests of the city to do so and the Council can also condition an annexation on the improvement
of streets to city standards.
Mr.Rimple stated that the capacity of the Larson system should be determined to see if service could be
provided to this area.
Mr. Collier felt that a master plan needs to be drafted for the area.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,felt that staff needs to know ifthe Council will stand by the recommenda
tion of the plan done by CH2M Hill and whether or not staff time should be used to develop costs and
capacity of a system to serve areas outside the boundaries of the existing Comprehensive Plan.
It was the consensus of the Council that the boundaries recommended by CH2M Hill should be respected
and that any conflict with an existing water provider be resolved between the private provider and the person
requesting city water service.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
WARM WATER FISH MANAGEMENT
Rod Meseberg has requested help from the municipalities in informing the legislators and directors of the
various commissions that warm water fish management should be addressed as it is a major concern for
the area.
It was the consensus of Council that a letter be sent to the various commissions and stage legislators
expressing the Council's concern over the decline of the warm water fish industry and requesting aid in
solving the problem.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION/TOURISM COMMISSION
Mr. Rimple announced that there are vacancies on the Park and Recreation Commission and the Tourism
Commission.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WATER/SEWER RATE INFORMATION
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,presented three schedules showing the impact on water/sewer rates as
a result of possible increases.
A study session was set for Tuesday,March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Finance Director
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