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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
March 22,1983
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Charles Edwards,Harvey Vernier,Bill
Reese,Norm Staat,and Bob Wallenstien
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norm Johnson at 8 p.m.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meetings of March 4 and March 8 be
approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $17,625.93
STREET 7,716.89
CONVENTION CENTER 500.00
WATER/SEWER 8,508.33
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 169,417.90
SANITATION 5,410.69
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,722.91
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 112.78
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,486.28
FIREMANS PENSION 95.76
TOTAL $214,597.47
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the
bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring April as Cancer Control Month was read in its entirety,^£-?
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Municipal Tract #7 Preliminary Plat -Set Date to Hear //£&
2.Request to Sell Fireworks -Grant County Seniors &Payless Stores #2080 s&Stf-
3.Resolution -accept easement -Company Chief,Inc.-Clover Drive /O'/o
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
AGREEMENT - MOSES LAKE IRRIGATION DISTRICT -WWTP
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an agree-/^i
ment between the city and the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District l£3^
which allows the District to expend grant monies in the amount of $1,073,079 from //G>c,
EPA for the force main and pump station modifications.
Mr.Edwards requested that Appendix A to the agreement be changed to reflect the
changes that have occurred in the scope of work at the Central Operations site.
Mr.Edwards moved that Appendix A to the agreement be amended to reflect the change
in the scope of work at the Central Operations site and the agreement be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
\j STEEL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended
that the bid for the steel water main replacment in the Knolls Vista area be awarded
to North Central Construction Co.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that North Central Construction Co.be awarded the bid for
$110,564.72,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ty WELL #9 -LOWERING BOWLS
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which recommended
that the bid for lowering the pump bowls in Well #9 be granted to Oasis Pump
Service.
Mr.Reese pointed out that the sales tax on the bid needs to be changed to 7.5
instead of 6.5.
Mr.Rimple moved that the bid be awarded to Oasis Pump Service in the amount of
$5,112.72 plus 7.5%sales tax,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
0 RIVERFRONT PARK PROJECT
Harry Dano stated that the Downtown Development Task Force has been working on
development and beautification of the downtown area.He stated that a lease has
been obtained from the Milwaukee Land Co.for the waterfront land from the Alder
Street Fill to the area of the proposed second lake crossing.He stated that when
the lease was finally obtained,it was discovered that the Job Corps had a program "
in mind where they would devote about 2,000 hours to public service in Moses Lake.
He stated that things started happening very quickly.Plans were developed for
landscaping the area and money had to be obtained to help implement the project.
He stated that the Job Corps has agreed to devote a week's time,220 people,toward
the clean-up and development of a portion of this leased land.He stated that the
first phase of the beautification project will be from the Alder Street Fill to
Beech Street.He stated that $5,000 has been guaranteed by the Moses Lake Irriga
tion and Rehabilitation District as well as being allowed to place a pump for
irrigation purposes in the lake.He stated that he has been contacted by both the
Rotary Club and Lions Club who have stated they want to support and participate in
this project.He stated that the Downtown Development Task Force is hoping the
city will take over the park some time in the future.He further stated that Lloyd
Thorson,landscape architect from Spokane,has agreed to donate his time to draw up
a plan for this area;Fred Skinner has developed a contour map of the area;Mel
Updegrave has designed an irrigation system and donated the pump and system itself;
Marchand Construction has volunteered trucks to level and haul topsoil;trees have
been contributed.He stated that Bob Knapp and Bill Bailey will be taking over as
project managers and will coordinate all the volunteer efforts to get the develop
ment of this project started.
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^PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - REZONE - CITY OF MOSES LAKE - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented
an ordinance rezoning the west half of Section 12,Township 18 North,Range 28 EWM
from Agriculture to Public.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake Municipal
Code entitled Zoning was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments,so the public response was
closed.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Rimple,
and passed unanimously.
Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance and the Findings of Fact
be accepted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING -SAMMONS RATE INCREASE -2ND READING ^
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance changing the basic service fee for subscription cable TV service from $6.95
per month to $8.75 per month.
The ordinance amending the franchise granted to Sammons Communications,Inc.,a
Delaware Corporation,its successors or assigns,to own and operate and maintain a
cable television system in the community of Moses Lake,Washington was read by
title only.
The public hearing was opened.
Art Karr felt that the increase from $6.95 to $8.75 for the basic service was quite
a hike and then to have to pay an additional $4 for the extra channals was way too
high.
Mr.Johnson pointed out that there were three alternatives.He pointed out that
the $8.75 was granted to Sammons two years ago and was to take effect when they
completed their renovation of the system.This option allows those who wish the
extra channels to obtain them and those who do not want them do not have to have
them.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Edwards stated that normally a utility requests an increase because they cannot
make a profit or they are increasing service.He felt the reason Sammons had been
granted the increase was because they were going to increase the service.
Mr.Wallenstien stated that it was his understanding that improvement of the service
was what the $8.75 was to include not the addition of the extra channels.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the second reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded
by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Vernier opposed.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1983 BUDGET -1ST READING ^
A letter,was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an ordinance
amending the 1983 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1983 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington was
read by title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded
by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE - AMEND 12.12 -SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - 1ST READING //W
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance allowing benches or other items approved by motion of the City Council to be
placed on sidewalks in commercial zones.
The ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Sidewalk Construction was read by title only.
Mr.Reese moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved,seconded by
Mr.Wallenstien.
Mr.Rimple stated that these benches will be privately donated and the city will
not be taking any responsibility for them.
Mr.Gavinski stated that was true;the benches will be maintained by the adjoining
property owners.
Mr.Rimple wanted to know if the city was liable for any accidents involving the
benches.
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James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that the question is open whether or not
the city assumes liability since the city is allowing the placement of certain
items on the sidewalk.
There was some discussion by the Council on possible liability to the city.
The motion passed with Mr.Rimple opposed as he felt something should be added fo
the ordinance about the responsibility of the object placed on the sidewalk.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
MICRO-COMPUTER
\v A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which requested authorization
to advertise for bids for a micro-computer.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Wallen
stien,and passed unanimously.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
J ORDINANCE -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT -1ST READING
r A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which pre
sented an ordinance establishing the Planned Development District and eliminating
the Planned Unit Development.This ordinance handles a PDD as a rezone as well as
a subdivision and permits singular or multiple land uses for residential,commer
cial,and industrial development.
The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.66 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
Planned Unit Development Zone and establishing a new Chapter 18.67 entitled Planned
Development District Zone was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Rimple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
COUNCIL/STAFF PLANNING SESSION
v\^A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the
\}Clover Island Motor Inn in Kennewick would offer the city the best rates for the
two-day Council/staff planning session.The Inn would be available on Saturday and
Sunday May 7 and 8 or May 21 and 22.
Mr.Edwards stated that he was opposed to the city expending any funds for such a
venture.He felt each person should pay their own way.He also felt that such a
session could be held in Moses Lake.
Mr.Rimple felt this type of session would be beneficial to both Council and staff.
Mr.Rimple moved that the session be held on May 7 and 8 with the Council paying
their own way but with staff using city funds,seconded by Mr.Reese.
Mr.Gavnski pointed out that this type of session is not unique to Moses Lake.He
stated that staff has mentioned some topics they would like discussed such as labor
negotiations,labor relations,municipal court,annexation policy,water/sewer
utility at Larson,and garbage service.He stated an agenda will be drawn up
and the Council should inform staff of any items they would like included.
There was some discussion by Council.
The motion passed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Vernier opposed.
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FREE DUMPING
A letter was read from Phil Slaugh,Solid Waste Manager of Grant County,which '
stated that there will be a free dumping period at the Ephrata and 1-90 landfills
on April 8 and 9 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Mr.Edwards moved that the city participate in the free dumping program,seconded
by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
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X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
DIVISION STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that all engineering work is done on
Division Street and if the half cent sales tax remains in effect,money will be
available to complete it.
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,gave a presentation on the Division Street
Project and explained the project to the Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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In the Matter of:
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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Rezoning Request of )Findings of Fact
the City of Moses Lake )
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This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for action on the
U22th day of March,1983,now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The City of Moses Lake,P.0.Box 1579,Moses Lake,Washington,owns 320
acres of land fronting on Grant County Road K,legally described as:
The west one-half of Section 12,Township 18 North,Range-28 East,Williamette
Meridian.
2.The above legally described property,owned by the City of Moses Lake,was
annexed to the City of Moses Lake on January 25,1983 with the property's
existing Grant County zoning of Agriculture.
3.The property in question is presently zoned county Agriculture and the City
of Moses Lake has requested their property be rezoned to the city zone of
Public.
4.The property in question is presently vacant land;however,it is the planned
site for the City of Moses Lake's new waste water treatment plant facility.
5.The property in question is surrounded by property presently under the juris
diction of Grant County.
6.The area immediately to the north is presently zoned county Light Industrial;
to the south,east,and west is presently zoned county Agriculture.
^—'7.A public hearing before the Planning Commission scheduled upon notice on the
issue of rezoning the land in question was held February 24,1983.
8.Mr.Cliff Alexander,1319 W.Ivy,Moses Lake,Washington,appeared during the
public hearing and wanted to know if this site was for the new waste water
treatment plant.
9.No other person appeared during the public hearing other than Mr.Alexander
nor were there any written protests filed with the City of Moses Lake.
10.The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change request at
their February 24,1983 meeting and forwarded their recommendation to the
City Council.
CONCLUSIONS
1.The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority and
has the jurisdiction under the law to entertain a request to rezone land
within the city's corporate limits if the criterion required by law is met.
2.There appears,after the public hearing before the City Council on the issue
of rezoning the land owned by the City of Moses Lake,no opposition to rezon-
i ing the said land of 320 acres from Agriculture to Public.
I 3.Since the area in question is the site for the city's new wastewater treat
ment facility and since the City of Moses Lake is cognizant of the need to
serve the welfare and best interests of the entire community,the City Coun
cil of the City of Moses Lake believes that rezoning the land owned by the
City of Moses Lake from Agriculture to Public would serve the best interests
of the residents of the City of Moses Lake and bear a substantial relation
ship to the public welfare of the entire community.
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DECISION
1.The 320 acres of land owned by the City of Moses Lake which are legally
described in the herein Findings of Fact and which are presently zoned Agri
culture are hereby rezoned Public.
2.The rezoning of the land in question is to be or have become effective upon
passage and publication of the necessary ordinance as is required by law.
Dated:March 28,1983 with the necessary ordinance being passed March 22,1983.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
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