1989 04 114310
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
April 11,1989
Members Present:Wayne Rimple,David Chandler,Roger Biallas,Bill Frederick-
son,Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES:Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 28 be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CHECKS ISSUED
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the bills and checks issued be ap
proved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from
voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber
Industrial.
Vouchers audited and certified by the 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.
The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted
upon said list for the Council meeting of March 14,1989 for the funds listed
below are approved in the amount of $90,494.18 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $17,108.44
STREET 485.23
CONVENTION CENTER 780.39
WATER/SEWER FUND 5,309.22
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 60.46
SANITATION FUND 33,804.27
ACCIDENT INSURANCE 2,565.00
CENTRAL SERVICES 13,123.57
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 4,705.02
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 12,642.58
TOTAL $90,494.18
The payroll issued on March 31,1989,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 61294 through 61433 in the amount of $150,221.56.
The payroll issued on March 31,1989,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 61434 through 61453 in the amount of $7,608.14.
The checks 20442 through 20571 issued on March 15,1989 were approved for pay
ment at the Council meeting held on April 11,1989 in the total amount of
$375,679.64.
The checks 20572 through 20683 issued on March 29,1989 were approved for pay
ment at the Council meeting held on April 11,1989 in the total amount of
$92,505.08
I.CITIZEN INPUT
WATER BILLING
Gene Lewis,Rt.5,a landlord felt that the billing procedures should be
changed so that a landlord is notified when a renter is behind in his bill.
Council will take the matter under advisement.
PERSONNEL
Garnet Kelly wished to speak about the alleged assault inflicted upon her by
Bob Kimball.
Mr.Rimple stated the allegations are being investigated.
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II.CONSENT AGENDA
q\p Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement:An amendment to the Deferred Compensa-
\Q'tion Plan was presented and authorization was requested for the City Manager
to sign the agreement.
,Resolution -Accept Easement -Boeing:A resolution was presented which ac
cepts an easement from Boeing in order to connect Well 29 to the Larson
System.
Resolution -Accept Easement -Tri-State Stores:A resolution was presented
,n/3 which accepts an easement from Tri-State Stores for the construction of the
sewer force main from Sage Bay Lift Station.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded
by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEPPEL PARK
The Rotary Club is sponsoring the development of Neppel Park from the existing
development to the Standard Oil Bulk plant and has requested the city's assis
tance in obtaining the necessary permits.
No action was taken by the Council.
y%REQUEST TO USE SIDEWALKS -SEASONS
Seasons has requested permission to place tables and chairs on the sidewalk
for lunch service at Seasons during the summer months and to place a sandwich
board type sign on the sidewalk during daylight hours.
Don Milbrandt,owner of Seasons,stated that the tables would be placed out
side from May through September on Ash Street.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that there are two issues -the
placement of the sandwich board sign and the placement of tables and chairs on
city right-of-way.The sandwich board sign would require a conditional use
permit being granted by the Planning Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that permission be granted to Seasons to ^
place tables and chairs on the sidewalk on Ash Street from May through Septem
ber 1989,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.U-'
It was the consensus of the Council that no action be taken on the sandwich (jj
board until after the study session with the Planning Commission on the pro-£Q
posed new sign ordinance.^1
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - None
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
BASIN HOMES SEWER
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^Staff has requested permission to go to bid on the gravity sewer in Basin
Homes and the gravity sewer line form Basin Homes to Edgewaer Lane in Sage
Bay.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to go to bid on the
Basin Homes sewer project,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
, C-2 AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE - 1ST READING
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An ordinance was presented which would allow the use of a mobile home as a
dwelling unit for a resident watchman in the C-2 zone.The Planning Commis
sion recommended that the amendment be adopted.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 18.32 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
C-2,General Commercial and Business Zone was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
KIMMEL/KBSN ZONE CHANGE -ORDINANCE - 1ST READING
Betty Kimmel and KBSN Radio Station requested a change for Lots 17 -21 of
Block 3,Capistrano Park from R-3,Multi-family Residential,to C-2,General
Commercial and Business.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the Findings of Fact be accepted and the
first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and
passed unanimously.
HOPKINS BROTHERS CONOCO -RESOLUTION - BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY
A resolution was presented which would allow the Hopkins Brothers Conoco to
build on unplatted property located at 724 West Broadway.The Hopkins
Brothers are requesting permission to erect a new sign at their business.The
Planning Commission recommended that the request be granted.
The resolution allowing Hopkins Brothers Conoco to build on unplatted property
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously.
HLH PLAT ALTERATION
Jack St.Marie has requested a plat alteration of Lot 7,Block 2,HLH Plat.//<Jfr
He is proposing to purchase 30'of the vacated portion of Blanchet Avenue and
then divide the resulting property into two lots of record.The Planning Com
mission recommended that the request be granted with the condition that the
corner lot access be limited to Kevin Way.
Bill Waits,422 White Drive,stated that the neighbors were originally opposed
to the plat alteration but now only two areas are in contention.One of the
proposed lots would not meet the depth requirements from an arterial but the
size of the lot would be compatible with the existing lots.The other problem
is the traffic.He pointed out that within approximately 200'on Grape drive
there would be two intersections and two driveways and in this same area the
street narrows from four lanes to two lanes.No left turns can be taken off
of Kevin Way at this time.He suggested that in this area Grape Drive be one
lane of traffic with a parking lane and a left hand turn be allowed off of
Kevin Way.
Ron Bradley stated that he agreed with Mr.Waits comments.
Jack St.Marie,proponent,stated that the existing conditions include drive
ways exiting onto Grape Drive.The access onto Grape from Kevin would be im
proved with a left turn lane but that is something the Council will have to
address.He stated that drivers would normally be in the left lane by the
time they reach this area since there are signs that state the right lane
ends.
Mr.Waits stated that at the present time the narrowing of Grape starts at
Kevin and he suggested that the signs be moved back a couple of blocks so that
drivers will be in the left hand lane at Kevin and a parking lane be created
for this block. He felt this would alleviate the traffic hazard in this area.
Mr.Frederickson did not feel that Grape could be considered an arterial since
there are so many driveways exiting onto Grape.
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,stated that Grape is designated as a
collector arterial serving a residential area.
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Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the findings of fact be approved and the
plat alteration request be granted with the condition that the corner lot ac
cess be limited to Kevin Way,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
PARK AND RECREATION FEES
^The proposed increase in the recreation fees for the summer of 1989 were pres-
<0^ented as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the increased fees be approved,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VIII. OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WATER/SEWER SERVICES -INLAND TERMINALS
Inland Terminals,Inc.has requested the extension of water and sewer into the
old U and I Sugar Plant and that they be included in the proposed E.D.A.grant
for the extension of utilities to the KemaNord Plant.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the requests be granted,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
UNPLATTED PROPERTY -LAGUNA DRIVE -PRUKA
John Pruka owns an unplatted lot on the end of Laguna Drive.He is requesting
the extension of street improvements as part of the city street project to
provide access to this lot.The street cannot be extended to the end of the
lot due to the intrusion of a wetland area.If the request is approved,staff
would recommend that the owner be required to participate in the extension of
street and utilities to the end of the proposed lot through a covenant.
Phil Bloom,Municipal Services Director,explained that because of the wetland
area on the north part of the lot,the street could not be extended through r-
the lot without a number of permits being obtained.He recommended that if j
the request is granted,the street be extended only far enough to service the |
lot and a covenant be required for the remaining portion of the street
improvements.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the request for street improvements
be granted with the condition that a covenant be required for the remaining
street improvements through Pruka's property,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and
passed unanimously.
^SPRING CLEAN-UP gg
The Washington State Department of Ecology has designated April 22 to begin C_
the annual state-wide spring cleanup effort.The county has agreed to accept (jj
non-commercial and non-industrial refuse at the Ephrata Landfill free of Q}
charge from the public on April 22 and 23.Lakeside Disposal will pick up •
refuse from the Monday and Tuesday routes on April 22 and 23 and on April 29 ^
and 30 for the Wednesday,Thursday,and Friday routes.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that city staff be authorized to proceed with
the Spring Clean-Up,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
,,/\RESOLUTION -INTER-FUND LOAN
A resolution was presented which provides for an inter-fund loan from the j
Water/Sewer Fund to ULID #3 to cover claims against the funds.\
The resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
The current hotel/motel tax receipts through March 1989 were presented to the
Council.
GROUNDWATER STUDY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the Environmental
Protection Agency which stated that a study will be done of the groundwater in
the Moses Lake area because of the problems with potential sources of
trichloroethylene (TCE)contamination.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m.and the Council met in an execu
tive session to discuss real estate and litigation.The executive session was
adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting wasjrg&omrened.---Hie regular
meeting was adjourned at 10:30 pjn.
ATTEST:
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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MhW BFL0aP2ATLSTT7RATI0N 1 FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,FOR HLH PLAT,BLOCK dt lui j and decision
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1.HEARING.1.1 Date.Apublic hearing was held upon proper notice before the Plan-
"nTng Commission on March 30,1989.
1.2.Proponent.Jack St.Marie is the proponent of this plat alteration.
i;a;r^PLaih?or?Kr;^PiLrorin^^g aaas ^;<*JLSSS;vacated street and then divide the property into two lots
of record.
14 Evidence.The Planning Commission considered the following
materials in reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the plat alteration.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Testimony from the public.
D.Written comments from the public.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT.
Based upoT^vidence presented to them,the Planning Commission makes
the following findings of fact:
21 The proponent is the owner of property legally described as Lot 7,
Block 2,HLH Plat.
2.2 The property is platted and served with city water and sewer.
2.3 The proponent wishes to alter the plat to include additional proper
ty and then subdivide it into two lots.
3.CONCLUSIONS.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Planning Commission makes the
following conclusions:
31 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with theauthoritytorecommendtotheCityCounciltheadvisabilityofthe
plat alteration.
32 The plat alteration request of the proponent is properly before the
Planning Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a
recommendation on this plat alteration.
3.4 It is in the best interest and welfare of the city's citizens to
alter the plat as proposed.
4.Recommendation.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions|,it is the
recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Moses Law wtheCityCounciloftheCityofMosesLakethattherequestforaplat
alteration of this property be granted.
5.FURTHER HEARING.
1.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the City
Council on April 11,1989.
1.2.Proponent.Jack St.Marie is the proponent of this plat alteration.
1.3.Purpose.The proponent is requesting an alteration of Lot 7,Block
2,HLH PLat for the purpose of including additional property from a
previously vacated street and then divide the property into two lots
of record.
1.4.Evidence.The City Council considered the following materials in
reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the plat alteration.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Testimony from the public.
D.The recommendation of the Planning Commission.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT.
The Findings of Fact as previously listed by the Planning Commission are
incorporated herein and based upon the evidence presented to them,the
City Council makes the following findings of fact:
6.1 Grape Drive is a collector arterial serving a residential area.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS.
From the foregoing findings of fact the City Council makes the following
conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the au
thority to consider the advisability of a plat alteration.
7.2 The plat alteration request of the proponent is properly before the
City Council for its decision.
7.3 It is in the best interest and welfare of the city's citizens to
alter the plat as proposed.
8.-DECISION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the
decision of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that the request
for a plat alteration of this property be granted.
Dated:April 11,1989
R.Wayne Rimple,
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