1984 08 143744
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
August 14,1984
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Dave Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,and
Bill Reese
Absent:Chuck Edwards and Bob Wallenstien
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Norm Johnson.
Mr.Chandler moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 24 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $31,979.71
STREET 6,347.86
ARTERIAL STREET 129.22
URBAN ARTERIAL 11,247.31
STREET IMPROVEMENT 6,681.70
WATER/SEWER FUND 10,228.33
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 185,083.22
SANITATON FUND 42,138.67
UNEMPLOY.COMP.INS.2,125.19
CENTRAL SERVICES 3,508.56
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 145.79
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 23,735.68
TOTAL $323,396.66
Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chan
dler,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of
the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Dave Chandler abstaining from voting
for that portion of the bills to Grant County Tractor.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Rimple moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Canceling Warrants //<$(*
2.Resolution -Accepting Easement -Dr.Ruby /0/3
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY OFFICE -GEOTHERMAL STUDY yy_„.
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A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that the Washington State Energy Office has requested time on the agenda to
present to the Council a 15 minute presentation of their heat plan study for
the Moses Lake area.
Stuart Simpson,Energy Resource Specialist,from the Washington State Energy
Office explained the geothermal study to the Council.Favorable areas for
geothermal district heating are the downtown area,Knolls Vista area,and the
Grant County airport.
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Staff will review the study and get back to the Council after the information
has been fully reviewed.
COMMUNICATION -SENIOR OPPORTUNITY AND SERVICES
A letter was read from Merle West,Board Chairman of the Senior Opportunity
and Services which expressed their gratitude for the city's contribution to
their kitchen fund.
COMMUNICATON -FRANCHISE -FREDERICKSON
A letter was read from Larry Tracy which stated that Mr.and Mrs.Frederickson
are requesting a franchise or easement to cross Lakeshore Drive with an ir
rigation line.
Mr.Tracy stated that when the area was platted in 1914,easements were gran
ted for street improvements,so technically the property is not owned by the
city.He stated that they were not really requesting a franchise or an ease
ment but just permission to cross Lakeshore Drive.He stated that they would
be willing to repair any damages to the street caused by the irrigation line.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that a decision in this matter would
be a policy decision by the Council since permission has been denied to two
other people to cross city streets with a water line for irrigation purposes.
Mr.Rimple stated that he was concerned about repairs being made if any damage
is done to the road by the proposed water line.The bond required in the pro
posed franchise ordinance is for that purpose.
Mr.Johnson was concerned about additional requests to cross city streets with
water lines for irrigation purposes.
Mr.Chandler also felt there should be some guarantee that the city would not
have to make any repairs to either the line or damage to the street caused by
the line in the future.
Mr.Reese pointed out that if one request to cross a city street is granted,
other requests would have to be granted.
Mr.Gavinski stated that this is a standard franchise for this type of activi
ty developed after discussions with the City Council.
Pat Carroll,who previously requested such a franchise,stated that he ob
jected to the bond and insurance amounts as he felt they were redundant.He
stated that it would be cheaper to drill a well.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was decided to have a study
session on August 21 at 8 p.m.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
„,ORDINANCE -FRANCHISE -KALASOUNTAS -2ND READING,y
I1 It was the decision of Council to discuss Mr.Kalasountas request for a
franchise to cross city streets with a water line at the study session set for
August 21 at 8 p.m.after Mr..Kalasountas requested consideration of the
second reading of the ordinance be delayed until after the study session.
ORDINANCE - AMEND GARBAGE COLLECTION - 2ND 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 Municipal Code Section 8.08.140 "Fee
Schedule"was read by title only.
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Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,secon
ded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS -1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance amending the subdivision regulations to allow for a vari
able map scale.
The ordinance amending Title 17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Sub
division Ordinance by amending Chapter 17.13 entitled "Short Subdivisions",
Chapter 17.17 entitled "Major Subdivisions",and Chapter 17.26 entitled "Bind
ing Site Plan"was read by title only.
Mr.Simple moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.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.This request to call for bids was presented at the
July 24 Council meeting but an insufficient number of votes prevented the
calling for bids.
Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed with Mr.Reese opposed.
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
FINAL PLAT -ERNIE'S FIRST ADDITION
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that Ernie Reinhard of Federal Way has submitted a final plat for two lots
located near the intersection of Highway 17 and Kittelson Road.The plat is
zoned C-4,Highway Commercial,and is served with city water and sewer.A
covenant for street improvements was approved by the Council.
Ms.Perstac stated that the "covenant is on file with the city and the en
gineer's comments have been addressed.
Mr.Chandler moved that the final plat with the Findings of Fact be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT -PIONEER WAY COMMERCIAL PARK -PHASES I AND II
Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that Wheatland Development
has submitted a final plat for Phases I and II of the Pioneer Way Commercial
Park Plat located wst of Pioneer Way between Sharon Avenue and the DSHS build
ing.This final plat will be served with city water,sewer,and fully im
proved public street.Wheatland is bonding for street,utility,and landscap
ing improvements.The Planning Commission recommended to Council that the
final plat be approved with the condition that comments from the City Engineer
be addressed on the final plat and the landscaping agreement between Wheatland
and the city be as follows:
1.Wheatland remove the landscape strip in Pioneer Way from the DSHS
Building to Sharon Avenue.If there is asphalt beneath it,the city
will stripe it for a two way turn lane.If there is no asphalt,Wheat
land Development will pave the area and the city will stripe it.
2.Wheatland provide top soil,an irrigation system,and planting material
for the triangular piece at the intersection of Pioneer Way and Highway
17.
3.Wheatland improve the parking strip on Pioneer Way between the street
and the sidewalk with sod,irrigation,and planting material.
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Ms.Perstac stated that because of this landscaping trade Wheatland is
requesting a variance to the parks and public lands fee.She stated that ev
ery plat pay $.0025 per square foot of the plat which would come to about
$4,000 for this plat.Because Wheatland is agreeing to put in about $9,000 of
landscaping they are requesting a variance so they will not be required to pay
this fee.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the variance on the parks and
public lands fee has not been heard by the Planning Commission.
Mr.Chandler moved that the variance request and the final plat be sent to the
Planning Commisson for their consideration,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed
unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - PUMP STATION MODIFICATON PROJECT
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that Sheldrup Construction,Inc.has completed the work on the Pump Station
Modifications and recommending that the work be accepted and the 30 day lien
period be entered with the condition that a cashier's check be given to the
city for the work still to be completed by Sheldrup Construction.
Mr.Rimple moved that the work be accepted and the 30 day lien period be en
tered into,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -CENTRAL OPERATIONS FACILITY
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that Gordon Kruse Construction Co.has completed the work on the Central
Operations Facility and recommending that the work be accepted and the 30 day
lien period be entered into with the condition that a cashier's check be given
to the city for the work still to be completed.
Ms.Perstac stated that a check in the amount of $1,000 has been received from
Gordon Kruse Construction.
Mr.Chandler moved that the work be accepted and the 30 day lien period en
tered into,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
SPEED LIMIT/WEST BROADWAY AND ALDER STREET FILL
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the
Washington State Department of Transportation has requested the city to in
crease the speed limit on a portion of W.Broadway.The speed limit on the
Alder Street Fill was also discussed.
Mr.Johnson stated that the survey conducted by the Chamber of Commerce shows
that 78%of those responding to the survey wished the speed limit on the Alder
Street Fill to be increased and on Broadway 12%wished the speed limit to be
increased.
Mr.Rimple 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 passed
unanimously.
Mr.Rimple stated that it had been decided to discuss the W.Broadway speed
limit with the Downtown Task Force and a meeting has been scheduled for August
21 where it will be considered.
It was the consensus of the Council that the W.Broadway speed limit be dis
cussed with the Downtown Task Force.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
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X.CJTY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CHAMBER SURVEY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that since the Department of
Transportation mentioned the Chamber membership in its letter,the Chamber
agreed to survey its members on the question of the Broadway and Alder speed
limits and the second lake crossing.
Mr.Gavinski distributed the results of the survey to the Council.
SALES TAX/MOSES LAKE STATE PARK
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from Senator Hansen
which stated that he would put the city's claim for $10,000 in sales tax which
the city had to pay on the Gelco case and that he would present the legisla
tion drafted by city staff which would transfer the Moses Lake State Park to
the city to the appropriate officials.
PUD 115KV LINE
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Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the PUD concerning
their revisd route for the Moses Lake 115kV Transmission Line Project.The
PUD is requesting comments from the city on the revised route.
There was some discussion by Council.
Mr.Gavinski stated that this revised route is what was recommended by the
Planning Commission at the last review of the PUD's Environmental Checklist
and is also agreeable to the Downtown Task Force.
Mr.Chandler moved that the Planning Commission's recommendations be accepted
on the revised route,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
.i The regular meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m.and the Council met in an execu-
Utive session to discuss litigation.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.
ATTEST:
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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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Ernie's First Addition Final Plat )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF
)LAW,AND DECISION
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This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for action on
August 14,1984,now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The Findings of Fact prepared for Ernie's First Addition Preliminary Plat
are incorporated herein by reference.
2.Ernie's First Addition Final Plat was presented to the Moses Lake Plan
ning Commission on July 17,1984.
3.The Planning Commission,at their meeting on July 17,1984,recommended
to the City Council that Ernie'First Addition Final Plat be approved
with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for the street
improvements on Kittelson Road and the following comments from the City
Engineer be addressed on the final plat:
a.No title report submitted with the final plat.
b.No certificate from County Treasurer received to date.
c No certificate of City Finance Director received to date,
d.Boundary,lot and block closures were not submitted with 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 a 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 Ernie's First Addition Final Plat,no opposition to approving
the final plat.
3.Since the area is zoned C-4,Highway Commercial,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 Ernie's First Addition Final Plat would serve the best
interests of the residents of the City of Moses Lake and bear a substan
tial relationship to the public welfare of the entire community.
DECISION
1.Ernie's First Addition Final Plat is hereby approved.
Dated August 21,1984
CITY OF MOSES LAKE