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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
June 28,1983
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Norm
Staat,Harvey Vernier and Bob Wallenstien
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson.
Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 14 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $29,952.31
STREET 6,460.50
CONVENTION CENTER 1,412.76
WATER/SEWER FUND 8,744.48
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 92,928.31
1983 WATER/SEWER BONDS 666,452.59
SANITATION FUND 6,860.62
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,881.60
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11.39
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,062.24
FIREMANS PENSION 38.09
L.I.GUARANTY 515.33
TOTAL $816,320.22
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Wallen
stien,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the
bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Edwards abstaining from voting for that
portion of the bills to Coast-to-Coast.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
LAKEFRONT PARK Ykco
Dick Deane,a committee member of the lakefront beautification project,showed the ^^
Council a plaque containing a spike from the original railroad depot in the town of
Neppel.These plaques are being sold to raise money for the beautification of the
lakefront park.He read the article on the back of the plaque.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the Council go on record supporting the railroad spike
plaque project,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
RESCUE BOAT
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A letter was read from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief,which recommended that the bid for
the rescue boat be awarded to Inland Boats and Motor because of the shorter delivery
time and the "V"bow and "V"bottom which will provide a much smoother ride in
rough water.
Mr.Edwards wanted to know if Cascade Marina could change their delivery date from
70 days.Mr.Beeman.stated that he had checked with them and 70 days is the earli
est they could deliver the boat that they bid.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bid from Cascade Marina be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Wallenstien.
Mr.Rimple felt the bid from Inland Boats and Motor should be accepted since many
people enjoy Moses Lake during the July 4th weekend and it is possible that a
rescue boat could be needed during that time.He pointed out that Grant County
only has 2 boats for use in every lake in Grant County.He further pointed out
that the "V"bottom on the boat makes for a smoother ride than the "Modified V".
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The motion passed with Mr.Rimple,Mr.Vernier,and Mr.Wallenstien opposed.
Mr.Edwards wanted to know if Cascade Marina could lend or rent a motor to the city
until the new boat and motor can be delivered.
Mr.Edwards moved that staff check into the possibility,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,
and passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION - MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL
A letter was read from Deanna McCoy,President of the Moses Lkae Spring Festival,
which requested a study session to discuss the location,special events,security,
garbage,financing,and all other aspects of this activity.
A study session was set for July 12 at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATION - RETAIL TRADES COMMITTEE -SIDEWALK SALEfl
]l A letter was read from Alan McFadin,Co-Chairman of the Retail Trades Committee,
which requested permission to place merchandise on the sidewalks on July 15 and 16.
As a safety measure for pedestrians and shoppers,permission was requested to close
the parking strip on the north side of Third Avenue from Alder to Beech,using
cones and slow signs.
Mr.Edwards moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and
passed unanimously.
\PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -C-4 ZONE -2ND READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented
an ordinance amending the conditional use section of the Highway Commercial Zone.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.36 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-
4,Highway Commercial Zone."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.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Edwards felt that this zone should be Tourist Commercial instead of Highway
Commercial.He stated that this zone was to help create an attractive entrance
into the city.
Mr.Edwards moved that the C-4,Highway Commercial Zone,be changed to C-4,Tourist
Zone.The motion died for lack of a second.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that definitions
need to be developed for convenience stores,grocery stores,mini marts,etc.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Staat.
It was pointed out that by adding grocery store and commercial recreational/athletic
uses as conditional uses to the C-4 zone it requires a review by the Planning Com
mission and therefore gives the city some control.
Mr.Rimple stated that he was still concerned about the definition of the items being
added to the zone.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff could develop some definitions
of these items if Council wished.
Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be tabled,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
with Mr.Johnson,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Staat opposed.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.12 -WATER/SEWER RATES -2ND READING /{)7J>-
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance reducing the basic monthly water rates to residential and commercial accounts
within the city limits by $2.25.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Water and Sewer Rates"was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards wanted the reduction of base rates to be for residential users only.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be amended to reduce the rates for residential
users only,seconded by Mr.Vernier,and failed with Mr.Edwards and Mr.Vernier in
favor and Mr.Staat,Mr.Johnson,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Wallenstien opposed.
Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
RESOLUTION - SURPLUS PROPERTY - ROLLER SKATES
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which presented a
resolution declaring the city's roller skates as surplus property.
The resolution declaring city owned property as surplus and authorizing its sale
was read by title only.
Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - QUIT CLAIM DEED -HYDROPONICS - CLOVER DRIVE3 /QC/q
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented a
resolution accepting the west 30 feet of the portion of Farm Unit 98 owned by
Hydroponics for the Clover Drive right-of-way between Wheeler Road and Nelson Road.
The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake
from Hydroponics International was read by title only.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and
passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
WESTLAKE SHORES SUBDIVISION -PHASE 1 - FINAL PLAT y/j ^
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Community Development Director,which presented
the final plat for Phase I of Westlake Shores Subdivision.This plat consists of
17 lots.
Mr.Edwards moved that the final plat of Phase I of Westlake Shores Subdivision be
accepted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DIVISION STREET RECONSTRUCTION
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city held a meeting with property
owners who would be affected by the reconstruction of Division Street.After this
meeting it was the consensus that a 4-lane street was necessary.The bicycle path
had been planned for the west side and the sidewalk for the east side.The people
in the area preferred the sidewalk on the west side and the bicycle path on the
east side.He pointed out that there was a desire for parking along Division
Street.It was felt there should be one lane of parking on the east side.He
stated that staff has come up with 7 alternatives for Council's consideration.
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Alternative 1:Leave as preliminarily designed -four lanes,no parking,5'side
walk on east side,8'bike path on west side.
Alternative 2:Same as No.1 except use one lane for parking until such time as
traffic volumes warrant its use as a travel lane.
Alternative 3:Four lanes,no parking,5'sidewalk on west side,8'bike path on
east swe.This is very tight on right-of-way and may require temporary construc
tion easement and/or right-of-way purchase.
Alternative 4:Same as No.3 except use one lane for parking until such time as
traffic volumes warrant its use as a travel lane.
Alternative 5:Eliminate bike path,provide four lanes,one parking lane and 5'
sidewalk on west side.Obtain right-of-way with platting on east side and build
bike path on that side at a later date.
Alternative 6:Four travel lanes,sidewalk and parking on the west side plus the
bike path on the east side.
Alternative 7:Four lanes,parking and sidewalk on west side,and 8»bike path on
east side.
There was some discussion by Council and audience.
Mr.Reese moved that the city accept Alternative 5,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,
and passed unanimously.
A SIX YEAR STREET PLAN
A letter was read from Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,which presented the
Six Year Street plan for the years 1984 -1989 and recommended that a public hear
ing be set for July 12,1983.
Mr.Rimple moved that a public hearing be set for July 12,seconded by Mr.Wallen
stien,and passed unanimously.
^Authorization to execute contract -Washington state energy office
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,requested authorization to enter into an agree-
ment with the Washington State Energy Office for the preparation of a Technical
Assistance Study on energy conservation.He stated that it could potentially cost
the city $2,700.J
Mr.Edwards wanted to know what benefit the city would receive from spending this
money and participating in the study.
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,pointed out that the benefit would come in
energy savings over a long period of time.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out that the study would show areas where the city could save
energy -mainly electrical energy.
Mr.Edwards stated that with electricity rates so low now he did not feel it was
necessary for the city to spend the money for such a study at this time.
Mr.Wallenstien moved that staff be authorized to execute the contract,seconded by
Mr.Vernier,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
RESOLUTION -CLOVER DRIVE -GRANT COUNTY
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the city had originally decided
to improve the half width of Clover Drive owned by the city.Through negotiations
and dedications the city has acquired the right-of-way to make Clover Drive a full-
width street.The County Commissioners have passed a resolution conveying right-
of-way privileges to the city on Clover Drive.
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The resolution accepting the conveyance of right-of-way privileges to the City of
Moses Lake from Grant County was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards stated that all the property for the road improvement is not within the
city limits and he wanted to know if that would create a problem.
Mr.Townsend stated that accepting the resolution would allow the city to construct
the full width street and when the state signs off on the right-of-way it will
clear up any possible problems.
Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and
passed unanimously.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -STATE JAIL COMMISSION //7?
A letter was read from the State Jail Commission which stated that the city meets
the state jail standards.
STREET MAINTENANCE STANDARDS -GRAVEL STREETS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that if the Council wishes to change the
city policy on street maintenance standards,a study session should be scheduled to
discuss that.
There was some discussion by the Council and a study session was set for 7:30 p.m.
on July 12.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the Council with a letter he sent to
Paul Klasen,Grant County Prosecuting Attorney,which discussed the question of the
municipal codification of crimes defined by state statutes.
Jim Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that city criminal codes have been struck down
by the courts and the Court of Appeals will be considering the question of whether
or not cities can even have misdemeanors.
UTILITY RATE COMPARISON
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented to the Council two articles which
appeared in the Spokesman Review concerning the building of a sewer system in
Spokane County and what it would cost.
SALES TAX
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received the sales tax
for March and April and it amounts to about $139,000.For the same period last
year the city received $78,000.
WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,invited the Council to take a tour of the new
waste water treatment facility.The Council will tour the facility on July 8 at 11
a.m.
FRANCHISE - PAT CARROLL
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,gave the Council some information on the cost of
repairing street cuts and requirements in other franchises the city has granted.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m.and the Council met in an executive
session to discuss the litigation regarding the Boundary Review Board.
The executive session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was
reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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ATTEST:_MapoT
City Clerk
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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In the matter of:)
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Westlake Shores Subdivision Phase I )Findings of Fact,Conclusions,and
Final Plat )Decision
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This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for action on the
28th day of June,1983,now makes the following:
Findings of Fact
1.The Findings of Fact and the Additional Findings of Fact prepared for the
Westlake Shores Preliminary Plat are incorporated herein by reference.
2.The Planning Commission,at their meeting on June 16,1983 recommended to the
City Council that the Westlake Shores Subdivision Phase I Final Plat be
approved with the condition that the following items from the Public Works
Department be corrected before the plat is signed:
a.Date of survey not shown.
b.Elevation of boundary corners required.
c.Legal description has to be for the boundaries of this plat only instead
of preliminary plat.
d.Vicinity map has to be 1"=400'.
e.Please define El.1047 as the normal maximum elevation of Moses Lake in
Note No. 1.
3.The five items to be corrected on the final plat have been satisfactorily
corrected.
4.The City Council,at their meeting on June 18,1983,accepted the Westlake
Shores Subdivision Phase I Final Plat.
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 and grant a request for final
plat approval within the city's corporate limits if the criterion required by
law is met.
2.There appears,after the public meeting before the City Council on the issue
of the Westlake Shores Subdivision Phase I Final Plat,no opposition to
approving the final plat.
3.Since the area is proposed to be single family and duplex residential,and
since the City of Moses Lake is cognizant of the need for the orderly develop
ment of land within its corporate limits so as to serve the welfare and best
interests of the entire community,the City Council of the City of Moses Lake
believes that approving the Westlake Shores Subdivision Phase I Final Plat
would serve the best interests of the residents of the City of Moses Lake and
bear a substantial relationship to the public welfare of the entire community.
Decision
1.The Westlake Shores Subdivision Phase I Final Plat is hereby approved.
Dated this 13th day of July,1983.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Normal!Johnson,tyayor