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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Septembers,1992
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Daryl Jackson,Dick Collier,JoAn Brown, Richard Pearce,Bill
Reese,and Roger Biallas
MINUTES:Mr.Reese moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 25 be approved,seconded by Mr.
Collier,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting forthat portion of the billsto Moses Lake
Steel Supply and Faber Industrial.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe 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 noted1upon said list for
the Council meeting of September 8, 1992 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$560,463.22.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
MID-PENINSULA BLK GRANT
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
SANITATION FUND
Prepaid Ciaims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030andthe internal controlpolicyapproved bythe CityCouncilhave been
recorded on a listingwhich has been made availableto the City Council. The claims listed below are ap
proved in the amount of $279,617.33 for all funds.
$19,790.02 UNEMPL COMP INS 258.85
77,653.98 SELF INSURANCE 148.00
1,301.89 CENTRAL SERVICES 10,979.16
10.00 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 12,352.83
214,255.38 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 11,714.376
32,381.05 DEPOSIT 2,300.00
130,783.37
46,524.33 TOTAL $560,463.22
GENERAL $5,458.25 CENTRAL SERVICES 611.48
CAPITAL 250,000.00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATION 21,136.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 30.00
UNEMPL COMP INS 2,381.60 TOTAL $279,617.33
Checks: Checks 34993 through35211 issuedonAugust 26,1992 wereapproved for paymentatthe Council
meeting held on September 8,1992 inthe total amount of $189,589.72.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 28,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 75549through75727inthe
amount of $216,790.56.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 31,1992 having been approved pursuant to the rule ofthe City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 75728 through 75743 inthe
amount of $8,067.33.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS -None
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V. PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE - RESOURCE LANDS AND CRITICAL AREAS - 2ND READING
An interim ordinance for the protection and conservation of critical areas,excluding wetlands,was
presented.The Planning Commission recommended that the ordinance beadopted.
The ordinance creating Chapter 19.03 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Interim Classification and
Designation of Resource Lands and Critical Areas and Regulations for the Interim Conservation and
Protection of Resource Lands and Critical Areas"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas movedthatthe second reading ofthe ordinance be adopted andthe summary
for publication beapproved,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed unanimously.
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•$>ORDINANCE -TAX LEVY -1ST READING
An ordinancewas presented which fixesthe estimated amount to be received formunicipal purposes from
assessed valuations on property within the city.
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 1993 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Jackson and passed unanimously.f*^
,?#RESOLUTION -ULID #3 -SEGREGATION
A resolution was presented which segregates Assessment No. 1 of ULID #3 into 18 parcels and sets forth
the amount each parcel is responsible for.
The resolution allowing and ordering a segregation of an assessed tract of land in UUD#3 at the request
of Milo Novotny was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
III.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PENN PLAZA NO.2 PREUMINARY PLAT AND PLAT ALTERATIONS
KPFF Consulting Engineers has submitted a major plat and plat alterations for a 1 lot, 12.6 acre major
subdivision which is the proposed location of a 116,097 square foot retail structure located on Stratford
Road.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.The site and development will be served
with city water and sanitary sewer.Access to the site would be from Stratford Road via a privatedriveway.
Approximately 719 on-site parking spaces would be provided forthe development.
The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the proposed plat and plat alterations be /^~
approved with the stipulation that pedestrian access be provided on either the north or south side of the f )
private driveway and the following mitigation measures,determined under the environmental review, be
required:
1.Needed fire flow be provided.
2.Developer participate in the signal at the entrance at the rate of 30% of the cost.
3.Developer provide a right hand turn pocket into the development.
4. Developer work with Super 1 property owner and the 7th Day Adventist Church to provide access
to the signal in order to eliminate conflicting driveways.
5.Developer pay 5.2% of the cost of the signal at the Highway 17 north-bound ramp when it is
constructed.
6.Developer participate in an arrow at the signal at Broadway and Alder.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the developer will participate in the signal at the rate
of 50%instead of 30%.
Wade Watson,KPFF Consulting Engineers,stated that the retail developer will be Wal-Mart.
A video was shown which showed the history of the Wal-Mart chain.
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Mr.Watson stated that after discussions with city staff Wal-Mart is agreeable to the 50%participation inthe
signal since a reimbursement schedule could be set up.
The Council discussed the development and expressed its concern over access by the 7th DayAdventist
Churchto Stratford Roadand the arrowatthe signalat Broadwayand Alder.The developer isworkingwith
the church and Dr.Penhallurick,the adjacent propertyowner,to provide church access and also is willing
to participate in the arrow if the current signal can accommodate it.
Mr.Harerstated that the existing signal should accommodate the arrow with no problems.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson movedthatthe Penn Plaza #2 Preliminary Plat and Plat Alterations beapproved
with the following conditions and the findings of fact be accepted,
1.Needed fire flow be provided.
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2.Developer participate in the signal at the entrance at the rate of 50%of the cost.
3. Developer provide a right hand turn pocket into the development.
4. Developer work with Super 1 property owner and the 7th Day Adventist Church to provide access
to the signal in order to eliminate conflicting driveways.
5.Developer pay 5.2% of the cost of the signal at the Highway 17 north-bound ramp when it is
constructed.
V_y 6. Developer participate in an arrow at the signal at Broadway and Alder.
7. Pedestrian access be provided on either the north or south side of the private driveway
seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GROWTH MANAGEMENT -URBAN DENSITY
The GrantCounty proposal fora county-wide planningpolicywith regardto urbandensities was presented
along with an alternative. Direction was requested from Council on the city's position on this policy.
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the county's proposal doesnot set forth any numbers for
dwelling units.The city proposes no greater urban density than 1dwelling unit per 10 acres.He mentioned
that Ephrata uses the word "shall"in its policy ratherthan "should"as is used in Moses Lake's proposal.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus that urban densities should not be
greater than 1 dwelling unit in 10 acres.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the City Manager be directed to support the position of the City of
Ephrata in the urban growth policy,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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SATELLITE FIRE STATION
The site plan,floor plan,and costs forthe satellite fire station were presented. The fire station would be
located on city-owned property on Broadway near Burress.
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,mentioned that on the cost estimate for the fire station there was a
typographical error on the amount of square footage at $40 persquare foot.The amount should be 300
squarefeet at$40 persquarefoot insteadof 40 squarefeet at $40 persquare foot.The amount does not
change.
Mr.Reese wanted to know ifthere would be room for a satellite police station at this location.
ElvisSwisher,Fire Chief,stated that there is not much room for expansion but it has been discussed with
the Police Chiefandarrangementscould be made forthe Police Departmentto use a portion ofthe building.
ActionTaken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe plansbe approvedand authorization be givento the architect
to prepare bid specifications,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
The city received $29,249.88 in interest earned for the month of August 1992./OO <2
AQUATIC CENTER
^•^Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has been looking into methods for financing the aquatic /&
centerand a lease-option arrangement may be a viable alternative.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:25 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
personnel matters.The executive session was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.and the regular meeting was
reconvened. The regular meeting was adjournedat 9:00 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY
CITY OF MOSES
COUNCIL OF THE
LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF PENN PLAZA NO.2 PRELIMINARY PLAT,PENN
PLAZA NO. 3 SHORT PLAT ALTERATION PLAT,
AND PENN PLAZA PLAT ALTERATION PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMM
1.1 Date.A public meetingwas held up^n proper noticebeforethe Commission on August 13,
1992.
SSION.
1.2 Proponent.KPFF Engineers is the
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted
PENN PLAZA NO.1
proponent ofthis plat.
a plat for property legally described as follows:
That portion of the north half of the
%ofthe NW y*ofSection 14,Township
of Washington,as described as follows
SW %of the NW %and a portion of the NW V*of the SE
19 North,Range 28 East, W.M.,County of Grant,State
aid
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Commencing at the NW corner of Lot
Volume 3 of Short Plats,pages 29
Number 81525;thence North 00°14'
line of the city street known as Stratfbrd
Book783 of Deeds,page 160,as fountJ
a distance of 131.90 feet,said course
boundary line of the SW % of the
distance of 570.00 feet;thence south
lies on the westerly extension of the
description as found in Volume 23
Auditor's File Number 521446;thence
the south boundary line of said parcel
23 of Deeds,page 211,as found under
distance of 10.04 feet tothe southwes:
as found in Volume 23 of Deeds,
Number521446;thence continuing S<j>uth
line of said parcel described in the
211,as found under the Grant County
thence South 00°14'10"West a distance
distance of 25.00 feet;thence South
89°58'15"West a distance of 526.00
feet;thence North 89°58'15"West a
distance of 621.90 feet;thence North
Beginning;containing 12.607 acres,
1, Penn Plaza No. 3 Short Plat,as per plat recorded in
30, as found under the Grant County Auditor's File
"east,coincident with the east right of way boundary
Road a described in the legal description found in
underthe Grant County Auditor's FileNumber 841699,
being parallel with and 40.00 feet east of the west
%of said Section 14;thence South 89°58'15"East a
00°14'10"west a distance of 17.94 feet to a point that
south boundary line of the parcel described inthe legal
Deeds, page 211,as found under the Grant County
South 89°53'42"East,coincident with the extension of
described in the legal description as found in Volume
the Grant County Auditor's File Number 521446, a
:corner of said parceldescribed inthe legaldescription
211,as found under the Grant County Auditor's File
89°53'42"East,coincidentwith the south boundary
description as found inVolume 23 of Deeds, page
Auditor's File Number 521446,a distance of 55.96 feet;
of 403.07 feet;thence North 89°45'50"West a
D0°14'10"West a distance of 100.00 feet;thence North
feet;thence South 38°18'51"West a distance of 89.18
distance of 350.00 feet;thence North 00°14'10"East a
89°58'15"West a distance of 390.00 feet to the Point of
more or less.
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Penn Plaza Plat Alteration Plat
That portionof the SW %ofthe NW Vt
19 North,Range 28 East, W.M.,
and of the NW y4 of the SW y4 of Section 14,Township
Courtly of Grant,Stateof Washington,described as follows:
Commencing at a found U.S.Bun nil of Reclamation bras cap monument marking the
southwest corner of the Northwest /*of said Section 14;thence South 89°58'15"East a
distance of40.00 feettotheeast right ofwy boundary line ofthecitystreetknown as Stratford
Road;thence North 00°14'10"East,coincident with the east right ofway boundary line of said
Stratford Road,a distance of 635.00 fBet to the Point of Beginning,saidcoursebeing parallel
with and 40.00 feet east of the west boundary line of the Northwest Y*of said Section 14;
thence continuing North 00°14'10"east,coincident with the east right of way boundary line
of said Stratford Road,a distance of 215.00 feet,said course being parallel with and 40.00
feet east of the west boundary line of the Northwest %of said Section 14;thence South
89°58'15"east a distance of 390.00 fBet;thence South 00°14'10"West a distance of 215.00
feet;thence South 89°58*15"East a distance of 350.00 feet;thence South 00°14'10"Westa
189°58'15"West a distance of 444.66 feet;thence North
feet;thence North 00°05'00"East a distance of 285.65
distance of 1,135.01 feet;thence Nortp
35°30'57"East a distance of 244.83
feet;thence South 89°58*15"East a
distance of 15.00 feet;thence North
distance of 154.06 feet;thence North 00°05'00"East a
00°14,10"East a distance of 600.00 feet;thence North
89e58'15"Westadistance of430.00 foet;thence North QO^A'W Easta distance of 35.00 feet;
thence North 89°58'15"West a distance of 160.00feet to the Pointof Beginning.
Containing 8.211 Acres, more or less.
Penn Plaza No.3 Short Plat Alteration Plat
That portionof the SW %ofthe NW%of Section 14,Township 19 North,Range 28 East,W.M.,
County of Grant,State of Washington,described as follows:
Commencing at a found U. S. Bureau of Reclamation brass cap monument marking the
southwest corner of the NW %of said Section 14;thence South 89°58'15"East a distance of
40.00 feet to the east right of way boundary line of the city street known as Stratford Road;
thence North 00°14'10"East,coincident with the east right of way boundary line of said
Stratford Road a distance of 850.00 feet to the northwest comer of Lot VII,Penn Plaza Plat,
as per platrecorded in Book 11 of Plats, page 70, as found under the Grant County Auditor's
File Number 716434,and to the Point of Beginning,said course being parallelwith and 40.00
feet east of the west boundary line of the NW %of said Section 14;thence continuing North
00°14'10n East,coincident with the east right of way boundary line of said Stratford Road, a
distance of 315.00 feet, said course being parallel with and 40.00 feet east of the wets
boundary line of the NW % of said Section 14;thence South 89°58'15"East a distance of
346.00 feet;thence South 00°14'10"West a distance of 165.00 feet;thence South 89°58'15"
East a distance of 44.00 feet;thence South 00°14'10"West a distance of 150.00 feet to the
north boundary line of said Penn Plaza Plat;thence North 89°58'15"West,coincident with the
north boundary line of said Penn Plaza Plat, a distance of 390.00 feet to the Point of Begin
ning;containing 2.654 acres,more or less.
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 property is currently zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.2 Development is consistent with other developments in the area.
2.3 Needed fire flow be provided.
2.4 Developer will participate in the signal at the entrance at the rate of 30% of the cost.
2.5.Developer will provide a right hand turn pocket into the development.
2.6.Developer willwork with Super 1 property owner and the 7th Day Adventist Church to
provide access to the signal in order to eliminate conflicting driveways.
2.7. Developer to pay 5.2% of the cost of the signal at the Highway 17 north-bound ramp
when it is constructed.
2.8. Developer to participate in an arrow at the signal at Broadway and Alder.
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 authorityto 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 It is properat thistime forthe Planning Commissionto 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 July 16,1992. Therefore, there should be no undesirable
environmental problems created.
3.5 It is inthe best interests and welfareof the city's citizens to platthe propertyas 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 Commission of the Cityof Moses Laketo the City Council of the Cityof Moses Lakethat
the plat and plat alterations be approved.
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5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on September 8,
1992.
5.2 Proponent.KPFF Engineers is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a final platfor propertylegallydescribed above.
5.4 Evidence. The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.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 C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.2 Development is consistent with other developments in the area.
2.3 Needed fire flow be provided.
2.4 Developer will participate in the signal at the entrance at the rate of 50% of the cost.
2.5.Developer will provide a right hand turn pocket into the development.
2.6. Developer will work with Super 1 property owner and the 7th Day Adventist Church to
provide access to the signal in order to eliminate conflicting driveways.
2.7.Developer to pay 5.2% of the cost of the signal at the Highway 17 north-bound ramp
when it is constructed.
2.8.Developer to participate in an arrow at the signal at Broadway and Alder.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authorityto make a decision on
a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis proper at this time for the 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.
Approved by the Mayor on September 8,1992.
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