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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 12, 1993
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,JoAn Brown,Dick Collier,Richard Pearce,Bill Reese, and Roger Biallas
Absent:Daryl Jackson,excused on city business
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved thatthe minutes ofthe meetings of December 22 and 31,1992 be approved,
seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
,ActionTaken:Mrs.Brownmoved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
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Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080, and those expense
reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listingwhich 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 January 12, 1993 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$294,308.95.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PWTF CONSTRUCTION
PARK &REC.IMPROVEMENTS
WATER/SEWER FUND
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030 and theinternalcontrol 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 $15,723.67 for all funds.
GENERAL $869.65 SANITATION FUND 4,937.44
WATER/SEWER FUND 4,702.72 CENTRAL SERVICES 450.57
\^J WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4,546.53 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 216.76
TOTAL $15,723.67
Checks:Checks 36079 through 36319 issued on December 23,1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on January 12,1993 in the total amount of $258,571.46.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 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 77097 through 77245 in the
amount of $197,703.27.
Payroll:The payroll issued on December 31, 1993 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake MunicipalCode 3.42.040,was paid by checks 77246 through 77261 in the
amount of $8,365.05.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Services Department: Curt Carpenter,the new Building and Planning Technician in the
Community Development Division,was presented to Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
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$23,059.81 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 49,618.79
3,696.08 SANITATION FUND 55,428.13
614.37 CENTRAL SERVICES 5,649.38
2,483.47 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 58,611.15
1,686.32 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 79,796.20
1,872.06
11,793.19 TOTAL $294,308.95
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
SATELLITE FIRE STATION
The city received 10 bids forthe satellitefire station. The lowest bid was about $54,000 over the approved
budget. The Cochran Associates submitted an additional letterdiscussing the bid results. Ifthe citywere
to stick with its initial budget, a redefinition of program scope and a substantial redesign would be required.
Mr.Rimplewanted to know iffunds are available to cover the higher bids forthe project.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that monies fromthe PERS fund could be utilized.
Mr.Pearce was concerned about discrepancies between the bids, the fact that the bids came in over
budget, and the proposed elimination of some items to bringthe bids in under budget. He would liketo
have the Fire Department's comments on this projectand suggested that the bids be tabled and a study
session be held.
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Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the bids be tabled and a study session be set for Tuesday,January
19,at 7 p.m. inthe Council Chambers,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Cochran explained the differences between the bids and the estimates.
•7 WELL 14
City staff recommended that the bid on the Well 14 repair project be awarded to Irrigators,Inc.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown movedthatthe bidbe awarded to Irrigators,Inc.,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and f~\
passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS
y ORDINANCE -HAYDEN ESTATES PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT -2ND READING/PUBLICjl^HEARING
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Columbia Northwest Engineering has submitted a preliminary plat for a 43 lot Planned Unit Residential
Development District to be located off the intersection of Nelson and Clover Drive.The area is zoned R-1,
Single Family Residential, and 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.A subdivision variance has been requested to allow a 50'right-of-way for all streets except for
the entrance.Streets would be constructed 36 foot curb to curb.A planned development district overlay
zone change has been requested to allow deviations to the comer lot exterior side yard setback to allow
a 15'setback instead of a 25'setback,deviations to the rear yard setback to allow a 15'setback instead
of a 25'setback,and deviations to the side yard setback to allow a 5'setback instead of a 7'setback.
The Planning Commission recommended that the Hayden Estates Planned Unit Residential Development
District Preliminary Plat and the variance on the street width be approved with the stipulation that the
developer contribute $3,000 towards the signal at the intersection of Highway 17 and Nelson and that the
money be refunded if the signal is not constructed within the next 10 years.
The public hearing was opened.
John Lee,Evergreen Drive,wanted to know if the traffic at Clover and Nelson had been discussed.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that a left hand turn lane will probably be striped on Nelson
and there is a possibility that a signal will be constructed at Nelson and Highway 17 in the future.
The public hearing was closed.
Action Taken: Mrs. Brown moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Biallas, and passed
unanimously.
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.Biallas moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary
for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION -DECLARE PROPERTY SURPLUS
A resolutionwas presented which declares Tax #3744and Tax #3934 to be surplus and authorizingits sale
to Paul and Virginia Hirai.
The resolutiondeclaring city owned real propertyas surplus and authorizing itssale was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed
unanimously.f*""^
,A RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -PENINSULA MOTELH^'
1 A resolution was presented which allows Charles and Alma Sailor and Gerald and Lila Rau to build on
unplatted property located at 1842W. Broadway, which is the site of the existing Peninsula Motel.
The resolution allowing Charles and AlmaSailor and Gerald and Ula Rauto build on unplatted property was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Mrs.Brown,and passed
unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
PARKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING ADDITION
Staffrequested authorization to call for bids for the Parks Maintenance Building Addition./o</G ~A
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Pearce,and
passed unanimously.
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LARSON PLAYFIELD -BALLFIELD AND PARKING
The Parkand RecreationCommission recommended to Councilthat the parking lot and new Little League
ballfield adjacent to Yakima Avenue be endorsed.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Yakima Avenue would be extended to the large proposed
parking lot and the small proposed parking lot would be accessed from Russell Avenue.It will cost
approximately $50,000 to construct Yakima Avenue.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the site plan be approved and staff be authorized to draw up specific
designs and cost estimates,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
SKATEBOARD PARK
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to Council that the city-owned lot at Fourth and
Dogwood be used for the development of a skateboard park.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed some information on equipment that could be installed at the
skateboard facility and showed a proposed layout of the facility.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the lot at Fourth &Dogwood be used for a skateboard park and that
city staff be authorized to proceed with design and cost estimates,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
\J ORDINANCE -RESOURCE LANDS AND CRITICAL AREAS
An ordinance was presented which amends the Resource Lands and Critical Areas ordinance.The
amendment provides that building permits, required on developments and/or subdivisions approved prior
to the adoption of the ordinance,are exempt from the provisions of the ordinance for a period of 5 years.
Developments and/or subdivisions approved after theadoption of the ordinance would also be exempt from
further review under the ordinance for 5 years.
The ordinance amending Chapter 19.03 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Interim Classification
and Designation of Resource Lands and Critical Areas and Regulations for the Interim Conservation and
Protection of Resource Lands and Critical Areas"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
USE OF CITY PROPERTY -NEWTON
Alicensewas presentedwhichallowsNewton's CarCorner,locatedat FiveCorners,to use city right-of-way.
Mr.Rimplewanted to know ifthe city had allowed other commercial businesses to use city right-of-way.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatthe city has issued a license forpropertyatValleyand Airway
and one for a commercial building that was constructed on city right-of-way.
Mr.Biallas was opposed to allowing a commercial business to use city right-of-way as allowing one would
make it difficult to deny someone else. He feltthat the private use of city propertyshould complement the
area and enhance the city and he did not feel this use would do that.
Mr.Rimple pointed out that this area is in a section of town that is highly used by the publicand the city
should retain that right-of-way.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that this business would be gaining some undue benefit by allowing itto use city
right-of-way.
Mr.Collier pointed outthatcardealersalong Pioneer wayare required to havetheircars set back a certain
distance from the sidewalk and that is not feasible in this area.
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Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the request to use city right-of-way be denied,seconded by Mrs.
Brown.
Mr.Reese wanted to know if Mr.Newton would be required to remove his cars from the city right-of-way,
who would maintain the right-of-way, and ifthe city has any plans for the property.
Itwas pointed out that Mr.Newton would have to stay within his propertylines.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city would have to mark off the city right-of-way but the city has no plans for
the property in the immediate future.f~*\
The motion passed with Mr.Reese opposed.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
SKATEBOARDS
Mrs. Brown commended the skateboarders on their presentation and their persistence.
jjoL?SNOW REMOVAL
Mr.Reese wanted to know how the budget for snow removal was looking.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city does not specifically budget for snow removal. The
funds are included in the street budget.The only real impact would be for over-time on a Sunday or
holiday.
a AQUATIC CENTER
Mr.Rimple wanted to know the progress of bid specifications on the aquatic center.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that bid specs should be ready by the end of January forsubmittal
to the Department of Health and lAC.IAC would like a two week lead time before going to bid in order to
studythe specs.The Department of Health has indicated that approval of the bid specs should take about
30 days.
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TOURISM COMMISSION
Mr.Rimple stated that he received a letter from John Jerentowski stating that his term on the Tourism
Commission will expire in September 1993 and informing the Council that he does not wish to be re
appointed.Mr.Jerentowski recommended that Nan Hodgson be considered to fill his position at that time.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
REVENUE REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager, distributed the December 31,1992 Revenue Ledge to the Council.
INVESTMENT REPORTo*lOf
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The city received $47,057.48 in investment income for December 1992.
£GROWTH MANAGEMENT
There will be a GrantCounty Planned Growth Committee meeting onThursday,January21 at7 p.m. inthe
Grant County Jail Multi-Purpose Room. A special invitation has been sent to all Mayors and Council
memberswhodo notnormally attendthese meetings.Mike McCormick from the Department ofCommunity
Development,Growth Management Division,will be inattendanceat this meeting.The inputthe county
received from their public hearings will bediscussedas well asthe policies thathavealready been adopted.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the cities still want some specifics on densities.He
stated that if a compromise cannot be worked out and if mediation is not a viable option, he would
recommended to the county that they adopt what policies they feel are necessary and the cities will then
determine theirnext course of action.Thatactionmay be an appeal to the Eastern Washington Growth
Hearings Board.
Mr.Rimplewanted to know ifthe county had any density requirements.
Mr.Gavinski stated thatthecountywishesno densities specified outside the urban growth boundary areas.
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SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #3
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Construction wascompletedonSidewalk Local Improvement District #3 butthe total assessment wasabout
$28,000 morethanthe preliminary assessment dueto the increased costs ofthetreesandtree wells.Staff
requested direction on whether the city should absorb the additional cost inthe trees andtree wells or
distribute the final assessments based upon the actual costs.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the final assessments sent out
reflect the total cost of the project.
O1 GRANT COUNTY SOLID WASTE FEES
Grant County hasincreased its 1993 solid waste disposal fees.Thecitylast increased itsrefuse collection
rates in June 1991 and since that time county solid waste disposal fees have increased approximately
11.66%.
There was some discussion and staff was requested to bring back additional information on proposed
increases to the garbage rates.
AQUATIC CENTER BATHHOUSE DESIGN
The preliminary bathhouse architectural drawings were presented.WO
SNOW REMOVAL -SIDEWALKS
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that hehad received comments about snow removal onsidewalks,
mainly because school children are having towalk in the street.Citizens are required to remove snow from
the sidewalks.In those places whereitis notdone,the citywill review the situation and issue infraction
notices if required.If action is still not taken,the citywill remove the snowand seek reimbursement from
the property owner through a civilaction.
K-MART TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthata letter hasbeensentto Lawrence McLean ofthe Moses Lake
Mall,informing himthat the signal at the K-Mart/WalMart entrances will be bid within the next month.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
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