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1985 04 093818 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE April 9,1985 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Bob Wallenstien,Norm Staat,and Charles Edwards The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of March 26 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $12,140.85 STREET 2,331.00 WATER/SEWER FUND 2,494.10 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 246.96 SANITATION FUND 29,690.75 CENTRAL SERVICES 2,583.95 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 738.08 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,530.30 FIREMANS PENSION 24.00 TOTAL $53,779.99 Mr.Reese moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Wal lenstien,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Chandler abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Grant County Tractor. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read in its entirety declaring April 20 to 28,1985 as //J2 Spring Rally Cleanup and Recycling Week. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Wallenstien moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Monti ake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat -April 23 set as date to consider /^^ 2.Resolution -accept utility easements -Moses Lake Industries -approved so/3 3.Resolution -accept utility easements -Nelson Road -approved ;o/3 4.Dispatch Service for Warden -City Manager authorized to execute contract /^ seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION - RETAIL TRADES -SIDEWALK SALE A letter was read from Al McFaddin of Berry's Department Store requesting that /^^ the resolution approving the Moses Lake Spring Festival be amended to include the sidewalk sale on Third Avenue on May 24,25,and 26.Barricades or cones would be used to close the parking lane and one westbound lane of traffic on Third Avenue from Alder Street to Beech Street.The barricades or cones would be removed at night to allow for parking. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the downtown merchants be allowed to conduct a sidewalk sale on May 24,25,and 26,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. •y° ^ ^i QO'^ 3819 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April 9,1985 V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS -None VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS - None VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS BIKE PATH - NELSON ROAD - PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION A letter was read from Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,which stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission reaffirmed their position of including pedestrian/bicycle paths with the reconstruction of all roads that are designed for that purpose.Nelson Road is an important link with the two schools it borders.The Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to also include a pedestrian/bicycle path from Division to Balsam on Nelson. This would connect the Division Street and Nelson Road bicycle path facilities. Dale Hemple,Moses Lake School District Superintendent,stated that he sent a letter to the Mayor and Council requesting that a bicycle path/walkway be con structed when Nelson Road is reconstructed as there are a large number of stu dents from the Garden Heights Elementary School and Chief Moses Junior High School using Nelson Road.He felt that additional traffic could be expected on Nelson after it is improved from Division to Highway 17 and that as many walkways as possible would be a safety feature. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the pedestrian/bicycle path from Division to Balsam on Nelson Road and from Balsam to Highway 17 be included in the project,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION INSURANCE BROKER A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested the reappointment of Rogers and Norman as the city's insurance broker. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that Rogers and Norman remain as the city's insurance broker for 1986,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. CLEAN AIR AUTHORITY Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city was previously informed that they would be assessed for a share of the budget of the Grant County Clean Air Authority.He stated that he has requested that the city be in formed of any meetings where the budget for the 1985-86 fiscal year will be discussed and the method proposed for establishing the share of the budget the city will pay.The city is urging the Clean Air Authority to use the method based on assessed valuation as described in RCW 70.94.093(1)(a)and RCW 70.94.093(2)(a). Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the Council endorse the position taken in the City Manager's letter,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. NON-CONFORMING USE - APPEAL - FISH AND DENTON A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Robert Fish and James Denton have appealed the Planning Commission's decision to deny them permission to operate a business retailing small engines at 2303 W.Peninsula Drive -formerly A &B Meats and before that Stop 'N Shop.The location and surrounding area is zoned R-l,Single Family Residen tial.A &B Meats,no longer operating,was a non-conforming existing commer cial use in the R-l zone.A non-conforming use may be replaced by another non-conforming use in compliance with MLMC Chapter 18.69 entitled "Non- Conforming Uses."The Planning Commission denied the request as they found the use too dissimilar to previous food-type operations which served the neighborhood;will be similar to a wholesale,trucking terminal instead of a local retail outlet;and will have truck traffic and outdoor storage detrimen tal to the surrounding area. 3820 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 9,1985 Mr.Denton stated that he planned to open a retail business selling small en gines.He stated that Moses Lake will not be his sole market and it will be a retail outlet servicing Eastern Washington.He stated that he will sell to independent auto mechanics and small garages.The engines will be small Japa nese engines.There will be no rebuilding of the engines on the site.The engines will be in containers and when they are received they will have to be run for about 3 minutes.It will be done on an approved,safety monitored engine stand with mufflers,radiators,etc.This is done in order to make some compression and ignition checks on the engines.He did not feel noise would be a problem.He stated that he lives in the area and it is a non conforming use in the area but the building was there before the area was an nexed to the city. Mr.Rimple stated that the previous use of the building was a grocery store to serve the neighborhood.He felt that allowing a commercial business in an R-l zone could be setting a precedent for other areas of the city.He felt the use of the building would be changed since it would not be a commercial busi ness serving the local residents. Mr.Edwards stated that he is in favor of the business but not in this loca tion and not if the building has to be changed. Mr.Johnson stated that if the business is allowed the conditions that could be imposed would insure compliance with the stipulations set by the Planning Commission or Council.He did not feel this business would disturb the neighborhood. Mr.Chandler wanted to know how much traffic could be expected.Mr.Denton stated that his initial container will hold 200 engines which could be off loaded in one and a half to two days,after which the container would leave. He expects to move about 600 engines a year.He would like to keep an inven tory of about 150 engines which is well within the capability of the building. Mr.Edwards pointed out that all deliveries would have to be done by truck. Mr.Denton stated that a small pickup or flatbed truck could be used which would not be disturbing to the neighborhood.He stated that at the public hearing held before the Planning Commission none of the neighbors attended to either oppose or favor the business.Mr.Denton stated that he has talked to the neighbors and they are in favor of the business. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the non-conforming use be allowed with the following stipulations: 1.No outside storage of the cores and no repairs 2.The signage not to exceed existing signage 3.The building and grounds to be kept neat,clean,and painted 4.Landscaping to conform to the requirements of the C-2 zone 5.The non-conforming use to be reviewed within one year seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed with Mr.Staat,Mr.Chandler,Mr.Edwards, and Mr.Johnson in favor and Mr.Wallenstien,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Rimple opposed. MARINA DRIVE Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,stated that Marina Drive is //>/<? scheduled for reconstruction in 1986-87 from the Hallmark Inn to Gibby Road. The right-of-way is 40'wide with a small portion of 50'and 60'right-of-way. A meeting was held with the residents along Marina and they requested a 40' wide street and extension of water and sewer mains.She stated that there is a property owner in the process of platting his property along Marina and is willing to donate another 10'for right-of-way.The 40'wide street would allow two 11'travel lanes,2'for curbs and gutters,one 8'parking lane,and one 8'bike path/sidewalk combination.All utilities would have to be in the paved right-of-way and construction easements would be needed.A 50'wide street would allow two 12'travel lanes,one 8'parking lane,2'for curbs and gutters,one 8'bike path/sidewalk,perhaps one 5'sidewalk on the lake side and the remaining 3',behind either sidewalk,for utility purposes;or instead of the 5'sidewalk on the lake side,the 8'of additional right-of-way can be used for utilities,i.e.telephone poles.Staff would recommend that the city attempt to acquire a 50'right-of-way. & 3821 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 9,1985 Ms.Perstac requested Council direction on whether or not to acquire addition al right-of-way for a 50'right-of-way and whether or not to install water/ sewer mains north of Burress. There was some discussion on the possibility of an LID for water/sewer mains. Mr.Reese did not feel there is any need for additional right-of-way or com plete reconstruction of the street since it is used mainly by the residents along Marina.Ms.Perstac pointed out that most of the property fronting on Marina is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential,which allows apartment buildings. It was the consensus of the Council that the city accept the offered 10'of right-of-way from the developer of Broadway Estates,and pursue additional 10' from other property owners,and extend water and sewer mains north of Burress. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS CLEAN-UP WEEK 0y Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Lakeside Disposal has offered to set up three compactors at their location on Broadway during the clean-up days of April 20 and 21.They will be open from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.;closing at 4 p.m.would allow them time to get to the landfill.Lakeside is providing the site,labor and equipment for April 20 and 21 at no cost to the city or city residents.The service is being offered to residential customers only.Lake side will provide separate containers for aluminum and newspaper so that they can be recycled.The advantages to the city would be to encourage more resi dents to clean up their property while not being required to drive 7 miles to the landfill and wait in line.Lakeside will keep records of materials hauled to the landfill so the city has a better idea of volume contributed by Moses Lake residents during the annual clean-up. Bob Bernd,Lakeside Disposal,stated that they have been operating several months now and the reception has been fabulous by the city,customers,and the staff.He stated that they have been wanting to do something to show their appreciation and when the clean-up week came up they thought of this.He stated that there will only be two places for people to dump at and they are into recycling so have contacted the STEP people for containers for paper and aluminum.The proceeds from this recycling will be donated to the Moses Lake Development Task Force. Mr.Rimple wanted to know if Lakeside would be accepting tree limbs,shrubs,. grass,etc.Mr.Bernd stated that ramps will be constructed so that people can dump the refuse directly into the trucks.When the hoppers are full they will be compacted.If people bring in items that cannot be compacted they will not be accepted.Appliances will be accepted. )\<\ SECOND LAKE CROSSING Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed letters received from Senator Slade Gorton which stated that federal sources with sufficient funding are not currently available to aid in constructing the second lake crossing.The best possible single opportunity the city will have may be the next major surface transportation assistance act which must be considered in fiscal year 1987. LANDFILL Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received $200,000 in matching funds from the Department of Ecology for the development of a new solid waste sanitary landfill.The city will now begin serious work on the Environmental Impact Statement for the landfill. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. ATTEST:A /^-H /Ma/or W&et9fc>>s]J4s<L&~7sZ^'