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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 27,1992
Council Present: Wayne Rimple,Daryl Jackson, Dick Collier,RichardPearce,Bill Reese, and Roger Biallas
Absent:JoAn Brown
MINUTES:Mr.Biallas moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 13,1992 be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas 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.
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 October 13, 1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$353,620.20.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
MID-PENINSULA BLOCK GRANT
LARSON EXPANSION
EQUIPMENT LEASES
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030andthe internal controlpolicyapproved bythe CityCouncilhavebeen
V_J recorded ona listing which hasbeen made available tothe City Council.The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $393.75 for all funds.
393.75
$481.06
Checks:Checks 35402 through 35688 issued on October 14,1992 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on October 27,1992 in the total amount of $1,043,406.15.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 23,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paidby checks 76235through 76429inthe
amount of $204,621.72.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Services Department:Engineering Division:Gerry McFaul,City Engineer,was introduced to
Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
$33,941.87 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 17,104.33
10,043.79 WATER/SEWER LEASES 960.86
8,289.04 STATE WATER POL D/S 46,035.00
7.00 SANITATION FUND 424.18
7,360.00 CENTRAL SERVICES 12,745.59
2,770.05 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 15,934.54
1,929.89 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 68,428.82
8,111.49 LID #55 11,900.88
107,632.87
TOTAL $353,620.20
GENERAL $76.14 CENTRAL SERVICES
WATER/SEWER FUND 11.17
TOTAL
Resolution -Accept Fire Line:A resolution was presented which accepts a fire line constructed as part of //J)6
the Suncrest Resort RV Park.
Resolution -Accept Street/Utilitv Improvements:Aresolution was presented which accepts the street and /S£b
utility Improvements constructed by Shelter Resources for the Chestnut Grove Short Plat.
Saae Bav Division #8:Moses Lake Properties has submitted the Sage Bay Division #8 preliminary plat //<??
located off ofWindrose in the Sage Bay area.The Council should set November 10 asthedate to consider
the preliminary plat.
Sun Basin Replat -Release Bond:Byrdeen Worley has requested the city release the bond required when //«?C/
the Sun Basin Replat was filed.The bond was for construction ofa sewer main in the rear ofthe plat.A
sewer main wasinstalled in Interlake In 1987 to serve Wendy's Short Plat.Stub outswere provided tothe
lots in theSun Basin Replat.Sewer in the rear ofthese lots isnolonger required.
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Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and
passed unanimously.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -RESIDENT WATCHPERSON -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the Public Zone to allow dwelling units for resident
watchpersons employed by a municipality, state, county, federal government,or a non-profit corporation
or quasi-public agency as a conditional use.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "P,Public Zone"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.Collier,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -PARKING -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amendsthe parking ordinance to provide for2 hour parking on certain
streets within the city limits.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -BUILDING PERMITS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which provides for placement fees for single and double wide mobile homes.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.12 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,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
jl/0?ORDINANCE -FEES -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which sets the fees for reviews and permits for annexations,plats,shorelines,
vacations,environmental reviews,zone changes,conditional and unmentioned uses,non-conforming uses,
and zoning variances.The fees would cover the city's expenses.
The ordinance creating a new chapter3.54 of the Moses Lake MunicipalCode entitled "Development Review
and Permit Fees"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
rfi HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE BUILDING
Staff requested permissionto call forbids fora hazardous materials storage building which will be partof
the park shop expansion./""N
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Collier,and
passed unanimously.
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
,/\RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -PENINSULA MOTEL
A resolution was presented which allows building on unplatted propertyat the Peninsula Motel located at
1842W.Broadway.The motelis proposed to be convertedto apartmentsand a building permitis required
for the necessary remodeling.A mini storage may be constructed inthe future wherethe existingpoolis
now located. The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build on unplatted propertybe
granted for the existing structures only.
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The resolution allowing Charles and Alma Sailor and Gerald and Lila Rau to build on unplatted property was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -WILSON
i)JimWilson has requested permission to constructa shop,accessoryto an existing single family residence,
on unplatted property located at 1201 Malaga and identified asTax #3394.This housing development was
built in the 1940's and 1950's and is currently zoned R-2, Single Familyand Two Family Residential. The
residences in the development are served with a community well and septic tanks.The house is over 200
feet from an existing sewer main.Mr.Wilson was previously granted permission to construct an addition
to the existing house on this property and a covenant was filed on June 25,1992 requiring the property
owner to participate in any street and utilityimprovements on Malaga and/or to participate in any LID for
street or utilityimprovements on Malaga. The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build
on unplatted property be granted with the stipulation that a record of survey be required.
The resolution allowing Elsa Burgett/Jim Wilson to build on unplatted property was readby titleonly.
The Council was concerned about the size and locationof the shop as no site planwas available showing
where it would be located on the property.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution betabled until further information is available,seconded
by Mr.Biallas, and passed unanimously.
SOUTHGATE ADDITION NO.1 PREUMINARY PLAT
United Builders has submitted a preliminary plat for Phase 1 of the Southgate Addition No. 1 subdivision
located on Division Street.Phase 1 willconsist of 24 lots.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
_^proponent has requested a variance ofthe subdivision design standards to allow lots fronting upon an
arterial street to be 100 feet in depth rather than the required 120 feet in depth.In anticipation of the build
^_J out of Phase 1and the submittal ofa preliminary plat for Phase II,the proponent is requesting a variance
to allow the deferral ofthe construction of the Belair Street cul de sac.Easements for the proposed cul-de-
sac and a performance bond would be provided to the city to guaranteethe construction of the cul-de-sac
ifBelairDriveis not extended into Phase II of the subdivision.The Planning Commission recommendedthat
the preliminary plat and the variance requests be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted,the
preliminary platand variances be approved, and the Findingsof Factbe accepted,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
TAKATA DISCHARGE PERMIT
The waste discharge permit forTakata Moses Lake,Inc.was presented to Counciland authorization was
requested for the City Manager to sign the permit.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved that the permitbe approved andthe City Manager be authorizedto sign
the permit,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ANNEXATIONS -REINHARD AND STURM
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Ernie Reinhard and Gary Sturmhave submitted Notices of Intent to Annex property located on Kittieson
Road. Council should referthe matter to the Planning Commission for a recommendation on whether or
notto proceed with the annexations and set November 10as the dateto consider the requests.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the Notice of Intent to Annex from Ernie Reinhard be accepted,the
property be required to assume all existing indebtedness and conform to the city's Comprehensive Plan,
and the request be forwarded to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to accept or reject the
annexation and for the zoningfor the property,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the Notice of Intent to Annex from Gary Sturm be accepted, the
property be required to assume all existing indebtedness and conform tothe city's Comprehensive Plan,
and the request be forwarded tothe Planning Commission for a recommendation to accept orreject the
annexation and for the zoning for the property,secondedby Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
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VARIANCE -DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
A variance has been requested from the driveway construction standards to allow the construction of the
satellite fire station on Broadway as designed.The request is to allow a 52'distance between driveways
instead of 100'as required by ordinance.The satellite fire station will be a low volume traffic use and no
adverse impacts should be created by the reduced distance between driveways.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the variance be granted with the findings that the variance is in the
best interest and welfare of the community and a traffic hazard will not be created,seconded by Mr.Reese
and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
TOURISM COMMISSION
The Council re-appointed Brian Dano and Steve Crothers to the Tourism Commission.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME
The city will receive $171,397.53 in sales tax income on October 30 for August sales.
The city will also receive $13,851.82 in transient rental income on October 30 for August sales.
|PJ>AGCT MEETING
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Joseph K.Gavinski,CityManager,stated that those interested inattending the Association ofGrant County
Cities and Towns meeting in Soap Lake should meet at City Hall at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday,October 29.
STREETS LIGHTS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that posters, etc. have been attached to the new street lights,
which the city required to be removed. He pointed out that their is a state law prohibiting the attachment
ofany object to utility poles, unless permission isgiven bythe utulity,and the city will relyon that authority
to keep objects off the poles.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that Grant County will be holding a public meeting inthe Council
Chambers on growth management on November 2.
GARBAGE RATES
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed some information on garbage rates throughout the state.
WATER/SEWER RATES
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,distributed information on water/sewer rates and possible increases.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m.and the Council met in executive session to discuss
litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The
regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
ATTEST:
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BEFORETHE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SOUTHGATE
ADDITION NO.1 PHASE I PRELIMINARY
PLAT
SOUTHGATE ADDITION NO.1 PHASE
PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A publicmeeting was held upon propernotice before the Commission on August 27,
1992.
1.2 Proponent. United Builders is the proponent of this piat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponenthas submitted a plat for property legally described as follows:
That portion of the north half of the NW %of the SW y4of Section 26,Township 19 North,
Range28 East,W.M.,Countyof Grant,State of Washington,a shown and described on the
plat drawing prepared byWestern Pacific Engineering,Inc.,datedJuly1992,andas described
as follows:
Commencing at the southwest corner of the north half of the NW % of the SW y*of said
Section 26, said pointbears South 00°37'43"west, coincident withthe west boundary lineof
the SW %of said Section 26, a distance of 663.29 feet from a found U. S. Bureau of Reclama
tion brass cap monument marking the northwest cornerof the SW y*of said Section 26, said
pointalso bears North 00e37'43"east, coincidentwiththe west boundary lineof the SW %of
said Section 26, a distance of 1989.87 feet from a found U. S. Bureau of Reclamation brass
cap monument markingthe southwest comer of the SW %of said Section 26;thence South
89°26'12°east,coincident with the south boundary line of the north half of the NW Y*of the
SW %of Section 26, a distance of 30.00 feet to the east right-of-way boundary line of the city
street known as Division Street and to the Point of Beginning;thence North 00°37'43"east,
coincidentwiththe east right-of-wayboundarylineof said Division Street, a distance of 348.31
feet, said course being parallel with and 30.00 feet east of the west boundary line of the SW
% of said Section 26;thence South 89°29'52"east a distance of 260.29 feet;thence South
00°30'08"west a distance of 56.72 feet;thence South 79°22'17"east a distance of 90.80 feet;
thence South 89°26'12"east a distance of 170.62 feet;thence North 00°30'08"easta distance
of 111.87 feet;thence South 89°29'52"east a distance of 26000 feet;thence South 00°29'38"
west a distance of 220.15 feet;thence northeasterly on a non-tangent 15.00 foot radius curve
concave to the northwest an arc distance of 9.19 feet,the long chord of said curve being
North 73°00'53n east a distance of 9.04 feet;thence southerly on a tangent 40.00 foot radius
curve concave to the west an arc distance of 174.67 feet,the long chord of said curve being
South 00°33'48"west a distance of 66.46 feet;thence northwesterly on a tangent 15.00 foot
radius curve concave to the northwest an arc distance of 9.19 feet,the long chord of said
curve being North 71°53'18"west a distance of 9.04 feet;thence North 89°26'12"west a
distance of 90.91 feet;thence South 00°33'48u west a distance of 108.00 feet to the south
boundary line of the north half of the NW V*of the SW % of said Section 26;thence North
89°26'12"west,coincident with the south boundary line of the north half of the NW %of the
SW %of said Section 26, a distance of 690.00 feet to the 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. 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 a continuation of the existing use.
2.4 No objections from neighbors.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
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 Itis proper at this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 The Planning Commission declared this plat,if granted, to have a non-significant adverse
impact on the environment on August 27, 1992.Therefore,there should be no undesirable
environmental problems created.
3.5 It is inthe best interestsand welfare of the city's citizensto 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 Commissionof the Cityof Moses Laketo the City Council of the Cityof Moses Lakethat
the plat be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice beforethe Council on October27,1992.
5.2 Proponent. United Builders is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a final 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 a continuation of the existing use.
6.4 No objections from the neighbors.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The CityCouncilofthe Cityof Moses Lakeis vested withthe authorityto make a decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The platis properlybefore the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis properat this time forthe 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:October 27,1992
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