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1984 07 24\I U 3739 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE July 24,1984 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bob Wallenstien,Dave Chandler,Chuck Edwards, and Bill Reese Absent:Wayne Rimple and Norm Staat The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 10 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $21,835.16 STREET 12,396.51 ARTERIAL STREET 50.00 STREET IMPROVEMENT 36.96 WATER/SEWER FUND0 18,075.31 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 75,868.11 SANITATON FUND 860.17 CENTRAL SERVICES 3,632.87 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,624.43 FIREMENS PENSION 364.40 TOTAL $220,253.53 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Chandler,and passed unanimously. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Wallenstien moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Set Date for Public Meeting -Ernie's First Addition Final Plat //J^ 2.Set Date for Public Meeting -Pioneer Way Commercial Park Final Plat/^7^ 3.Resolution -Deferred Compensation Plan /o96> 4.Resolution -Accept Utilities from Wheatland Development /#/? seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS STREET OVERLAY PROJECT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pre-/0/9 sented the 1984 street and airport overlay project for 1984 and recommending /Tw the bid be awarded to Central Washington Asphalt and proceed with a contract /uo^> change order to add two more blocks of Alder Street between Third and Fifth. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bid be awarded to Central Washington Asphalt with a contract change order to add two more blocks of Alder Street between Third and Fifth,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. 3740 fi I? ^ j/53 CITY COUNCIL MEETING:2 July 24,1984 PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD -INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER AAA A letter was read from Leisa Zucchetto,Manager,Public Affairs/Traffic Safe ty,of Inland Automobile Association which stated that the City of Moses Lake will be presented a Citation for Pedestrian Safety.Each year the Police r*< Chief participates with AAA in the Pedestrian Protection Program which evalu ates a community's pedestrian safety activities. rf COMMUNICATION -REQUEST TO REOPEN PINE DRIVE A letter was read from Our Lady of Fatima Parish which requested that Pine Drive be re-opened from Central Drive to Knolls Vista Drive to reduce the traffic hazard around the Knolls Vista School. Bob Hill,resident of Northshore Drive,stated that the residents of North- shore Drive are opposed to the reopening of Pine Drive because it would prob ably be used as an arterial and it is not designed as such. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the church is requesting advice on how to proceed in this matter. Staff was directed to investigate the matter. COMMUNICATON -REMOVE PORTION OF GRAPE DRIVE LANDSCAPING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director which stated that Eslick &Associates is requesting city approval to remove approximately 100'of landscaped median on Grape Drive just north of Valley Road to create a left-turn lane for a proposed new LDS church building. A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that if the request to remove a portion of the landscaped median on Grape Drive is approved,the city would be experiencing a loss and should be reim bursed.It is suggested that the value of this loss be transferred to another site so that the same level of beautification would be maintained. Layne Stark,architect,stated that there is a small opening at the proposed location at the present time but there is concern over the ability of vehicles to make a left turn there.The church would like to minimize the potential traffic problems with a left turn lane. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the left turn lane would be considered by the city only if there is no cost to the city and the city be reimbursed for the remov al of the landscaping,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND GARBAGE COLLECTION - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an ordinance establishing present rates for those services which continue to ex ist,eliminates the Saturday service,and establishes some new services and sets the rates. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municpal Code Section 8.08.140 "Fee Schedule"was read by title only. Mr.Gavinski stated that Section D should have been deleted. Mr.Edwards moved that the ordinance be amended to delete Section D and the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ri CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 July 24,1984 VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS FIVE CORNERS TRAFFIC LIGHTS A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that plans and specifications have been prepared for the repair of the Five Corners signal lights.The estimated cost of $30,000 will be paid with city Street Arterial funds. Mr.Edwards felt that the flashing lights moved traffic faster than the signal 1i ghts. Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr. Wallenstien,and failed with Mr.Chandler,Mr.Wallenstien,and Mr.Johnson in favor and Mr.Reese and Mr.Edwards opposed. Staff was directed to bring this request back at the next Council meeting. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS VARIANCE REQUEST -BERND FIRST SHORT PLAT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Bob and Sharon Bernd have submitted a preliminary short plat for a one lot plat Icoated at 1928 W.Broadway,next to M.E.Mayflower.The lot is .87 acres in size,will be served with city water and sewer,and is zoned C-2, Limited Commercial.Mr.Bernd is requesting a variance to the subdivision ordinance that requires utilities be extended through the plat.Mr.Bernd is proposing to bring city sewer to the southeast corner of the lot from Lee Street through easements.The Planning Commission recommended that the variance request be approved with the condition that a covenant run with the land for sewer construction through the plat when adjacent properties are im proved and sewer service required and an additional 10'easement be granted on the M.E.Mayflower parcel so that sewer may be extended behind businesses on Broadway. A letter was read from Bob Bernd which requested a variance to defer installa tion of utilities through the plat until such time as the adjacent property is improved and utilities are required to be installed by the city. Mr.Bernd stated that he had submitted a letter which presented his plan and that he is only asking for a variance to not extend the sewer through the plat.He did not feel M.E.Mayflower should be involved in this short plat as it is under separate ownership.He also pointed out that the city has no firm idea of where the sewer will be located in this area. There was some discussion by the Council. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the variance be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for sewer construction through the plat when adja cent property is improved,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST -AL'S FIRST SHORT PLAT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated //J?& that A.R.Claussen has submitted a two lot plat located next to Bill's Market at 2210 W.Broadway.The plat is about one acre in size and is zoned C-2, Limited Commercial.Mr.Claussen is requesting a variance to the subdivision ordinance that requires extending city sewer through the width of the plat along Broadway to the easterly boundary of Lot 2. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the variance be granted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. 3741 /7/7 //JO 3742 fib)0^ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 July 24,1984 VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION RENTAL OF FACILITIES FOR 911 SYSTEM Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Grant County Sheriff's Of fice is requesting to lease space for a future 911 central dispatch location in the basement of the Moses Lake Police Department.There is a need for aproximately 500 square feet of space.He stated that the Council's decision at this time is whether or not to rent this space for the proposed 911 central dispatch location.He stated that space is presently renting for $1.80 per square foot per month to $20 per square foot per month.Mr.Gavinski proposed a figure of $2 per square foot per month for a total of $1,000 per month rent. The construction costs could run between $12,000 and $18,000.He suggested amoritizing this cost over five years which would bring the total rent to $1,500 per month for a five year period including construction,building main tenance, etc. There was some discussion by the Council. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the city indicate to the county its interest in leasing space for the 911 system,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. REQUEST TO AMEND REAL ESTATE CONTRACT -SCOTT A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a proposed amendment to Real Estate Contract involving the contract between the city and Jeffery Michael and Karen Lynn Scott.The purpose of the amendment is to clarify the position of the parties with regard to the roof repairs which were made to the municipally owned building on the corner of Third and Alder. Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement, seconded by Mr.Wallenstien,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS SPEED LIMIT/WEST BROADWAY AND ALDER STREET FILL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the State Department of Transportation has asked the city to consider changing to 30 mph the existing 25 mph speed limit on Broadway from 500'southwest of Third Avenue to Block Street.He stated that he had talked to the Downtown Task Force and it is their position that the speed limit remain 25 mph.The memo from the Police Chief recommends that the speed limit on Alder/Stratford be increased to 35 mph. There was some discussion by the Council.It was pointed out that the Development Task Force has recommended that traffic on West Broadway be slowed down.It was also pointed out that the Police Department has a hard time en forcing the 25 mph speed limit on the Alder Street Fill. Mr.Wallenstien moved that the speed limit on Broadway remain at 25 mph, seconded by Mr.Chandler. Mr.Edwards felt Broadway should be tied in with the Alder Street Fill and both should be raised to 30 mph. Mr.Reese felt Alder Street Fill should be raised to 35 mph and Broadway be left at 25 mph. The motion failed with Mr.Chandler,Mr.Wallenstien,and Mr.Johnson in favor and Mr.Edwards and Mr.Reese opposed. n n LJ 3743 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 July 24,1984 Mr.Edwards felt that 25 mph on the Alder Street Fill is not realistic but that 35 mph is too fast.He stated he would favor a 30 mph. There was some discussion by the Council and it was the feeling of the Police Chief that 35 mph on the Alder Street Fill is a more realistic speed. Mr.Reese moved that the speed limit on the Alder Street Fill be changed to 35 mph from Broadway to Highway 17,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and failed with Mr. Chandler and Mr.Reese in favor and Mr.Edwards,Mr.Wallenstien,and Mr. Johnson opposed. Staff was directed to bring this back at the next meeting. POTATO HILL UNDERCROSSING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that a letter to the Grant County Commissioners from the Washington State Department of Transportation discusses the Potato Hill undercrossing and the various con struction alternatives.The letter states that local agencies would have to provide any funding for costs above the proposed plan of raising the bridge. Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that the state will start construction on this overpass in 1987 and will include a 6'pedestrian access at their expense.The county felt it important to widen the street and is willing to pay 75%of the estimated $250,000 with the city paying the other 25%.The County Commissioners will be sending a letter to the City Council concerning this project. SECOND LAKE CROSSING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a copy of the URS Report pre-/P/9 pared in 1979 to the Council.He pointed out that funds will be difficult to acquire because of the changes in the political climate of the nation.He also pointed out that the cost has risen from $3 million to $9 million. There was some discussion by the Council and staff was directed to look into funding sources and have the issue put on the ballot for November 1985. PARK AND RECREATION COMMUNITY INTEREST SURVEY Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the results of the survey con ducted by the Park and Recreation Department will be used in updating the com prehensive plan. The regular meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m.and the Council met in an execu tive session to discuss litigation.The executive session was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk /£><?/