1983 10 253661
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
October 25,1983
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Charles Edwards,Bill Reese,Norm Staat,Wayne
Rimple,and Harvey Vernier
Absent:Bob Wall enstien
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 11 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $20,644.06
STREET 8,786.60
ARTERIAL STREET 642.83
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 150.00
PARK AND RECREATION 4,436.00
FIRE EQUIPMENT 7,381.00
WATER/SEWER FUND 13,797.33
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 11,294.84
1983 WATER/SEWER BOND 760,001.79
SANITATION FUND 718.41
CENTRAL SERVICES 1,607.51
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 79.17
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,150.20
FIREMEN'S PENSION 15.83
TOTAL $832,705.57
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,
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
NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
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John Sumner,Potato Hill Road,stated that a number of people on Potato Hill Road
are concerned about the leaks in the sewer line being put in along this road.He
was wondering if the backfill compaction had been done according to the specifica
tions.
Mr.Rimple stated that the pipe had been tested in four places and only one did not
pass.This area had been tested when it was wetter than normal and it was felt it
would pass when the moisture went out.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had been contacted by Mr.Sumner
and had brought down the information to answer his questions.He stated that the
city is following the manufacturers specifications for the burial of the pipe.He
stated that the specifications call for 95%compaction for roadway and 90%compac
tion for other than roadway.He stated that the city used two types of compac
tion -mechanical tamping and water jet.He stated that the city has about 3 leaks
per mile which is not unacceptable,the normal being 2 leaks per mile.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING - TRUSSES
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which recommended
that the bid be awarded to North Central Construction,Inc.in the amount of
$34,527.94 for the repair of the trusses in the Municipal Building.
Mr.Edwards moved that the bid be awarded to North Central Construction,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -LETTER OF APPRECIATION -MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
A letter was read from Dale Hempel,Superintendent of the Moses Lake Schools,which
stated that Officers Haynes,Dorris,Turley,and McDonald deserve credit and
recognition for their fingerprinting program for children in the Moses Lake Schools.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND WATER &SEWER RATES -2ND READING
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|0^A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordi
nance increasing the amount which will be allowed to be past due without the
necessity of terminating utility service.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Water and Sewer Rates"by amending Section 13.12.060 was read by title only.
Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
\T REQUEST TO BUILD ON UNPLATTED PROPERTY -PROCTOR
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
Mr.&Mrs.Steve Proctor of Othello have requested permission from the city to
build on unplatted property located on Westshore Drive just south of Poplar Sands
and adjacent on the south to Bill Reese's home.The property does not front on a
dedicated right-of-way but there is a perpetual access easement.City water and
sewer are available on Westshore Drive,approximately 500'from this property.
City sewer is available on private property owned by Poplar Sands about 250'from
the property.Mr.Proctor is proposing to put in a septic tank and hook to the
Reese well.The Planning Commission recommended that the request to build on
unplatted property be denied but directed Mr.Proctor to plat the property with the
following conditions:
1.A variance be granted so that the lot does not have to front on a dedicated
right-of-way.
2.The lot be allowed to obtain water from the neighboring well instead of
hooking up to city water.
3.Before a building permit is issued that an agreement be reached with Poplar
Sands to hook into their sewer system.If such an agreement cannot be
reached,the request shall be returned to the Planning Commission for
further consideration.
The resolution allowing Steven and Linda Proctor and Robert and Geral Johnson to
build on unplatted property was read by title only.
There was some discussion by the Council on the water and sewer service to this
property.
Mr.Edwards moved that the request to build on unplatted property be denied,seconded
by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Reese abstaining.
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10 PIONEER WAY COMMERCIAL PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT -SET DATE TO CONSIDER
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
Wheatland Development Company has submitted a preliminary plat for approximately 60
lots to be developed in three phases located on Pioneer Way south of Sharon Avenue.
The area is zoned C-4,Highway Commercial,and city water and sewer are available.
Mr.Edwards moved that November 8 be set as the date to consider this plat,seconded
by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
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MUNICIPAL PLAT #7 FINAL PLAT .
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that
the'Planning Commission recommended that the Municipal Tract #7 Final Plat be
approved with the following variances:
1.Change plat scale from 1"=100'to 1"=400'
2.Change vicinity map scale from 1"=400'to 1"=4,000'
3.The city not be required to improve County Road K with the stipulation that
a covenant run with the land requiring the city to make street improvements
if and when the property comes under the control of the city and that portion
of the adjoining road is developed.
The Planning Commission also recommended that the plat be returned to the developer
to make the elevation measurements consistent to the hundredth of a foot and put in
all necessary bearings and distances.The city's engineering staff has re-examined
the plat and has confirmed that the plat is in accord with the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
Mr.Edwards moved that the plat be approved with the three variances,seconded by
Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
FEES AND CHARGES -PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION /W>/^t
A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which presented the//-'?/
list of spring and summer fees for programs designated as non-pay-as-you-go activi
ties.The Park and Recreation Commission felt that the appropriate time to address
the question of non-resident users fees would be during the Comprehensive Plan
update study this winter.
Mr.Rimple moved that the spring and summer fee schedule be approved,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
None
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
JAIL SERVICES CONTRACT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city is still discussing the jail
services contract with the county.
MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that he had met with Don Goodwin,Jim
Weitzel,Paul Klasen,Jim Whitaker,Richard Lemargie,and Ken McGrew.A number of
items were discussed and another meeting was scheduled for November 7 at 4 p.m.in
the Commissioner's office.
SALES TAX
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Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the city has received approximately
$182,000 for the months of July and August 1983.
DIVISION STREET
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that the city will be receiving approxi-^^
mately $500,000 for the reconstruction of Division Street from the Urban Arterial
Board.
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NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city will be discharging some
waste water into Pelican Horn during the transition from the old waste water treat
ment plant to the new waste water treatment plant.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9 p.m.and the Council met in an executive
session to discuss labor negotiations.The executive session was adjourned at 9:15
p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at
9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
3664-A
IN THE MATTER OF
FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCES FOR
MUNICIPAL TRACT #7
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.
2.
3.
FINDINGS OF FACT
These Findings incorporate the Findings of Fact,Conclusions,and Decision of
the City Council concerning the Municipal Tract #7 Preliminary Plat.
On August 25,1983 the Municipal Tract #7 Final Plat was submitted to the
Planning Commission.The Planning Commission discussed questions raised by
several land surveyors concerning the distances,bearings,and elevations on
the plat.The plat was tabled until more information could be presented.
On September 22,1983 the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that the Municipal Tract #7 Final Plat be approved on the condition that the
plat is returned to the developer to make the elevation measurements consis
tent to the hundredth of a foot and to put all necessary bearings and dis
tances on the plat.
4.On October 11,1983 the final plat was presented to the Council and October
25,1983 was the date to consider the final plat.
5.On October 25,1983 the City Council approved the final plat with the follow
ing variances:
a.Plat scale changed from 1"=100'to 1"=400'.
b.Vicinity map scale changed from 1"=400'to 1"=4,000'.
c.The city not be required to improve County Road K with the stipulation
that a covenant run with the land requiring the city to make street
improvements if and when the property comes under the control of the
city and that portion of the adjoining road is developed.
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 public meetings before the Planning Commission and City
Council on the issue of the Municipal Tract #7 Final Plat,no objection to
approving the final plat.
3.Since the area is zoned Public and the City of Moses Lake is cognizant of the
need for the orderly development 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 Municipal Tract #7
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.
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DECISION
1.The Municipal Tract #7 Final Plat is hereby approved with the following
variances:
a.Plat scale changed from 1"=100'to 1"=400'.
b.Vicinity map scale changed from 1"=400'to 1"=4,000'.
c.The city not be required to improve County Road K with the stipulation
that a covenant run with the land requiring the city to make street
improvements if and when the property comes under the control of the
city and that portion of the adjoining road is developed.
Dated:November 15,1983,
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
an JohnsoJi/Mayor