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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
August 13,1991
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,Bill Reese, JoAn Brown,and Roger Biallas
Absent:Norm Johnson and David Chandler
MINUTES:Mrs.Brown moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 23 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
ActionTaken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaidclaims issued be approved,seconded
by Mrs.Brown, and passed with Mr.Rimpleabstaining fromvoting forthat portionof the billsto Moses Lake
Steel Supply and Faber Industrial.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080, 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 August 13, 1991 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$270,146.52.
GENERAL FUND $35,883.13
STREET 5,370.19
PWTF CONSTRUCTION 225.30
WATER/SEWER FUND 20,428.23
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 118,491.63
SANITATION FUND 39,148.83
UNEMPL COMP INS 117.93
CENTRAL SERVICES 12,681.23
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11,352.79
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 21,822.35
FIREMANS PENSION 17.37
TOTAL $270,146.52
{^J Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.030 andthe internal control policy approved bythe City Council have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claimslisted below are
approved inthe amount of $130,993.46 for all funds.
GENERAL $8.824.28
CAPITAL 10,000.00
STREET IMPROVEMENT 17,865.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 30,440.63
1985 BOND RESERVE 53,887.50
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9.976.05
TOTAL $130,993.46
Checks:Checks27889 through 28149 Issued on July 24,1991 were approved for payment atthe Council
meeting heldon August 13,1991 inthe total amountof $185,441.55.
Payroll:The payroll issued onJuly 31,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule oftheCity Council
set forth inMoses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid bychecks 70699 through 70714 inthe amount
of $7,975.86.
Payroll:The payroll issued on August 2,1991 having been approved pursuant tothe rule ofthe City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code3.42.040,was paid by checks 70715 through 70876 in the amount
of $161,660.56.
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I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS:
Municipal Services Department -Sewer Division -Travis Smith,Sewer Division,was presented with a /0^
Certificate of Competency from the Dept.of Ecology,Board of Certification as a Wastewater Treatment
Facility Operator,Group I.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WELL #14/MALL WATER LINE
The bid award forthe Well 14/Mall Water Linewas withdrawn at the request of the developer.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBUC HEARINGS
n*f GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION
The Grant County Planning Department reported that Grant County is now mandated to plan under the
Growth Management Act and will be holding meetings with the cities and towns and the County
Commissioners.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a meeting has been scheduled on August 22 withthe Grant
County Planning Department to discuss Growth Management.
DOWNTOWN DECORATING PROGRAM
The Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association proposed that the city look into the
feasibility of establishing a city-wide seasonal decorating program. It was proposed that decorations be
placed along Stratford Road to Highway 17,Pioneer from Rivierato Broadway, and on Broadway and Third.
Funds for the project could come from the business license fees.
Itwas suggestedthat the Downtown Business Association or the Chamber of Commerce present a program
on their proposed decorating program and that it be discussed during budget sessions.
SAMMONS
Sammons Communications notified the city that the basic cable rates would increase to $16.77,which is
a 5%increase.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS -1ST READING C\
An ordinance was presented which amends the locations for student pick up by school busses.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Parking Regulations"
was read bytitle only.
Action Taken:Mrs. Brown moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND APPEALS -1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the appeal procedures for the city.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.75 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Appeals"was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallasmoved that the firstreading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,
and passed unanimously.
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/^RESOLUTION -ACCEPT EASEMENT -LAGUNA POINT
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A resolution was presented which accepts an easement from Jessica Longston and C. V.Zaser for the
construction of a water line as part of the Laguna Point subdivision.
The resolution accepting an easement tothe City of Moses Lake from Jessica L Longston and C.V.Zaser f*\
was read bytitle only.v_
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
JANITORIAL CONTRACT
Staff requested authorizationto call for bids fora two year janitorial contract.
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Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LAGUNA POINT FINAL PLAT/RESOLUTION -ACCEPT STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Robert Collop has submitted a final plat for the Laguna Point residential subdivision located at the end of
Laguna Drive.The plat consists of 17 lots on 6.9 acres.The area is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
Street and utility improvements have been satisfactorily completed.The shoreline designation is Urban. A
water main has been constructed across a water channel in the bed of Moses Lake connecting the main
body ofthe laketo the lagoon. The watermainwill loopthe Laguna Drive watermainto existingwatermain
on Sage Drive.
The Planning Commission recommended to the Council that the final plat be approved.
The resolution accepting street and utility improvements for municipal use inthe Laguna Point Subdivision
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Laguna Point Final Platbe approved and the Findings of Fact be
accepted,seconded by Mrs.Brown, and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mrs. Brown moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
GREER FIRST SHORT PLAT -VARIANCE REQUEST
DaleGreer has submitted a short plat for property located on Lakeside Drive.This is a replat of Lot 9,
Simmons Additionintotwo lots of record. Lot 1would front upon Lakeside Drive.Access to Lot2 would
be through a perpetual access easementacross Lot 5,Graham Addition #2, to Sycamore Lane.The area
is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.The proposed lots are served with citywater and sanitarysewer.
Lakeside Drive isan improved citystreet. A variance ofthe subdivision regulations requiring thateverylot
shall abut on a dedicated public streetand/or front uponan existingstreetis required for Lot2. A variance
is also necessary for the length to width ratioof Lot 2.
^_J The Planning Commission recommended tothe City Council that the variance requests be approved.
ActionTaken:Mr.Biallas moved that the variance requests be granted,seconded by Mrs.Brown,and
passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
PARK AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - RESOLUTION
The updated Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan was presented to the Council along with the five year /&&/
capital improvement program,aresolution affirming permission tomake agrant application,and asite plan ^~
for the proposed outdoor recreation complex.'
Theresolution authorizing applications for funding assistance for anoutdoor recreation project tothe Inter-
Agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation asprovided bythe Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant-in-
Aid Program was read by titleonly.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan amendments be
approved,secondedby Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved thatthe five year capital improvement program be approved,seconded
by Mrs.Brown,and passed unanimously.
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Action Taken:Mrs.Brown movedthatthe resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed
unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the site plan be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
WATER/SEWER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT -SNEAD
An agreement was presented for reimbursement of awater line constructed in 1978 by H.E.Snead.7/^
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that theCity Manager be authorized to sign theagreement,seconded by
Mr.Reese, and passed unanimously.
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AGREEMENT -TRAINING PROGRAMS -GRANT COUNTY 5
Authorization was requested forthe City Manager to sign an agreement with Grant County FireDistrict#5
for the provision of the fireand emergency television network programming system.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded by
Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
COURT JUDGMENTS
Direction fromCouncilwas requested on whether or not to charge intereston outstanding penalties,fines,
costs,civil judgments,assessments,and forfeitures resulting fromviolationsof the Municipal Code.
There was some discussion by the Council and itwas felt that it may be more work than it is worth.
Itwas the consensus of the Councilthat the city continue as it has inthe past and not charge interest at
this time.
^%ENCROACHMENT ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY -JACOBS
Mr.&Mrs.Ken Jacobs are encroaching on city propertyinthe vicinity ofValleyRoad and Crestview Drive.
They are using a portion of city right-of-way for a sports court which includes fencing,landscaping,
shrubbery, and trees. Staff recommended that a license to use city property be granted inorderto establish
a record regarding the right-of-way in question and the fact that encroachment is occurring.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney, stated that it would be best if Mr.&Mrs.Jacobs would ask the city for
a license to use city property since that would preclude the possibilityof a claim of adverse possession in
the future by the property owners.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that staff be directed to contact the Jacobs and inform them that if they
don't request a license to use city property by September 1,1991,that the city will take action to protect
its rights on the property,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO USE CITY PROPERTY -MOSES LAKE ROUNDUP RODEO
The Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo has placed their rodeo ticket sales office on city-owned property at Third
and Ash without the permission of the city.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Roundup Rodeo be requested to remove the Red Barn by
Monday,August 19 and that ifitis intended to place the Red Bam inthis location next year,that permission
be granted priorto its placement.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has requested an extension of the deadline of
September 1,1991 for each county and city to designate resource lands and critical areas.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Mr.Rimple suggested that the Council consider having three meetings a month beginning in January 1992
in order to keep the meetings shorter.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Councilcould designate the thirdmeeting forreports from
staff and consideration of items.
Mr.Rimple requested that a letter be sentto the Counciland Council candidates on this matter so that they
can consider the possibility of three meetings per month.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
,^SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME REPORTS
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The city received $155,673.63 In sales tax receipts for the month of May 1991.^.^
The city will also receive $10,819.67 in transient rental income for the month of May 1991.
TWO HOUR PARKING
The city has received several complaints froma business concerning an adjacent business owner parking
his vehicles in violation of the two hour parking limit.The Police Department has responded to the
complaints but the problem is not fully resolved. Accordingto the PoliceDepartmentand the complaining
business owner,the offending business owner has not been entirely cooperative. Council direction on
possible ordinance amendments was requested.
There was some discussion by the Council and itwas determined that the Mayorwould contact the parking
violator and try to work out the problem.
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FIRE CLASSIFICATION
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The Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau has given the City of Moses Lake a Class 6 rating.With the
last inspection done 30 years ago,the city was designated a Class 4.This classification of the cityis
important tothe community asthe classification designation relates directly to fire insurance rates.Thecity
can immediately improveto a Class5 designation withthe planned purchaseof a laddertruck instead of
a pumper truck.The following improvements would also obtain a lower classification for the city:
1.Immediately plan for the purchase of a new or used ladder truck which would be obtained within
approximately one year.
2.Immediately assess and re-evaluate our training and certification programs.
3.In the 1992 fiscal year,budget for the hiring of a fire inspector andthe establishment ofa full fledged
fire inspection program.
4. Continue planning for the construction of a new modern, up-to-date,fire station which will
accommodate personnel, equipment, apparatus, manpower, and training.Hopefullythis facility could
be built and operational within approximately 3 years.
5. Plan for,construct,and operate a satellite station within the next three to five years.
6. Evaluate manpower which includes the review of the number of the fire fighters and officers on staff
along with the distribution of manpower and equipment.
After some discussion itwas the consensus of the Council that staff send a letter to the Washington Survey
and Rating Bureau indicating that the city will purchase a ladder truck with a pumper.This will decrease
the deficiency points so that the city would have a Class 5 designation.
AQUATIC CENTER
Mr.Rimple reported on the trip to Wisconsin that was taken by city staff and Council to inspect three
different aquatic centers.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the first pool was built from the ground up but without a
concession facility and cost about $1.7million;the second poolwas a rebuild ofan existingfacility and cost
about$800,000;the third pool was reconstructed onthe site ofan existing pool andcost about$1.5million.
After the pools were constructed,attendance increased dramatically.These poolsareused by a broad
spectrum ofthe community including theelderly,families,and everything in between.It wasrecommended
thatthe cityproceed with the selection ofanarchitect for an aquatic center.From selection ofa consultant
to completion of the facility could take several years.
Mrs.Brown felt that such a facility would be a real asset to the community.
Action Taken:Mrs.Brown moved that the city proceed with this project by beginning the consultant
selection process,secondedby Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
The Park and Recreation Director was requested to set up a special meeting between the Park and
Recreation Commission,Planning Commission,and City Council to discuss the project.
POLICE CAR WARRANTIES
The city had been authorized to purchase 100,000 mile warranties on the newly purchased Chevrolet
Caprice police vehicles.At this time the supplier is unwilling tohonor his quote as he says the quote was
only good for 30 days.Staff recommended that the amount budgeted for purchasing the warranties be
allocated to additional maintenance items,staff wages,and/or maintenance and report work and that theextendedwarranties,asoriginally authorized,not be purchased and that the necessary maintenance work
be done by the cityorthrough local dealerships.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that thestaff recommendation beaccepted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and
passed unanimously.
COMPRESSION BRAKES
The Washington State Department of Transportation has indicated that to prohibit the use of compression
brakes on I-90 near the Montlake subdivision would require the passage ofan ordinance bythe crty.TheDepartmentofTransportationwouldthenapprovethatordinanceandpassaregulation.After that is done,signs will be erected on I-90 which will be enforceable by the city,county,or state law enforcement
agencies.
It was pointed out that since the area of I-90 where the compression brakes are being used is outside the
city limits,the city could not pass an ordinance prohibiting their use.
TOURISM COMMISSION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there is avacancy on the Tourism Commission and the city
has received one letter of interest.
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GRANT COUNTY SOUP WASTE GRANT
August 13, 1991
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated thatgrants are available for solid waste programs through Grant
County.He recommended thatthe cityapply for a grant for a composting program.
It was the consensus of the Council that the city apply for a grant.
FISH REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated a report had been received on the declining fish population and
itis a matter of too many fisherman and not enough fish.The report recommended that the Department
of Wildlife institute a warm water fish hatchery type program in order to be able to stock the lakes.
The regular meeting was recessed at 10:45 p.m. and the Council met in an executive session to discuss
possible real estate acquisitions. The executive session was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. and the regular
meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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BEFORETHE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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IN THE MATTER OFTHE LAGUNA POINT )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
FINAL PLAT ) AND DECISION
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1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A publicmeetingwas heldupon propernoticebeforethe Commissionon July 25,1991.
1.2 Proponent. Robert Collop is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose. The proponent has submitted a final plat for property legally described as follows:
SEE ATTACHED
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 Street and utility improvements have been installed.
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-
^_J mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a final plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis proper at this time forthe PlanningCommission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.6 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to 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 Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the plat be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on August 13,1991.
5.2 Proponent.Robert Collop is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminaryplatfor property legally described above.
5.4 Evidence. The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
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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 Street and utility improvements have been installed.
7. FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake isvested with the authority to make a decison on
a final plat.
7.2 The platis properly before the Council forits decision.
7.3 It is proper atthistime for the City Council to makea decision onthis final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the final plat.
Dated:August 13,1991
R.Wayne Rimple,May
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