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1985 04 23L 3822 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE April 23,1985 Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,David Chandler,Wayne Rimple,Norm Staat,and Charles Edwards Absent: Bob Wallenstien The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson. Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 9 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $23,506.71 STREET 7,478.37 ARTERIAL STREET 12,738.45 STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,661.88 WATER/SEWER FUND 20,819.27 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 12,926.50 SANITATION FUND 10,347.13 CENTRAL SERVICES 2,645.17 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 184.51 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 49,682.24 TOTAL $141,990.23 Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Chandler,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. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read in its entirety declaring the week of April 28 to May 4,1985 as Private Property Week. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Chandler moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Acceptance of Work -Five Corners Traffic Signals //// 2.Acceptance of Work -Peninsula and Lakeshore Reconstruction /o/9 seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Walter Fry,Finance Director,stated that the city has received only one bid /o/7 on the hardware,police software,and engineering software.This is due to the fact that the hardware and software must be compatible with the existing Hewlett Packard hardware.It is recommended that the bid for hardware be awarded to Hewlett Packard,the bid for police software be awarded to Idaho Computer Services,and the bid for engineering software be awarded to Holguin. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bids be accepted,seconded by Mr. Rimple,and passed unanimously. //& V* )*&> ^ 3823 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April 23,1985 IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION -IRRIGATION &REHABILITATION DISTRICT -BOATING ORDINANCE A letter was read from Clinton Connelly,Chairman of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District,which requested time before the Council to dis cuss boating ordinances within the city limits. Mr.Connelly stated that there is a problem on Moses Lake since part of the lake is under the control of the county and part is under the control of the city.He felt that because of the heavy usage the lake is receiving,there should be set up rules and regulations that would be acceptable to both the city and the county.He pointed out that the Sheriff's Department cannot police the waters inside the city limits and that needs to be worked out since the city has no rules or regulations for boats. Jim Gantenbein,Grant County Sheriff's Department,stated that the majority of the complaints he receives is because of noise and if the boat is in city waters he cannot issue a ticket. He stated that 80%of the calls he receives are from city residents and concern boats inside city waters. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that since the city does not have the ability to patrol the lake,arrangements would have to be made with the county to enforce the city's noise ordinance on the lake.If the Council decides to have other boating provisions enforced,a boating ordinance would have to be adopted and arrangements made with Grant County to enforce that ordinance also. James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,explained the problems of enforcement of an ordinance. There was some discussion by the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that the county boating ordinance be con sidered for adoption as a city ordinance and the county ordinance be rewritten appropriately with violations being infractions rather than misdemeanors, seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -MONEY FOR CITY HALL/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 1ST READING A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that the city is preparing an ordinance which would allow the city to borrow $500,000 at \/ery favorable rates.This money would be used by the city for the remodeling of City Hall and the purchase of the new computer equipment and vehicles. The ordinance authorizing the issuance of short term obligations in anticipa tion of taxes or other revenue was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that an emergency be declared since Rainier National Bank's offer to loan the money at the terms considered was good until May 1 and the next regular Council meeting would be after that date when a second reading of the ordinance could be considered and the ordinance be passed on its first reading,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION - DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres ented a resolution declaring city-owned property surplus and unclaimed proper ty in the possession of the Police Department. The resolution declaring city-owned property as surplus and authorizing its sale and authorizing sale at public auction of unclaimed property in the pos session of the Police Department was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. 3824 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 23,1985 VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS BANKING SERVICES A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which requested au thorization to call for bids for a new banking contract. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. NELSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re-/o/<? quested authorization to call for bids for the Nelson Road Reconstruction Project.This project includes two 11*travel lanes and two 8'on-street parking lanes west of Pioneer Way;two 12'travel lanes and two 9'parking lanes east of Pioneer Way;5'concrete sidewalks on the north side;and a con crete combination bike path/sidewalk on the south side.An asphalt bike path is bid as an alternate east of Balsam and will extend from Balsam to Division. An existing sidewalk on the south side will be saved where possible and the parking strip filled in with concrete to create the bike path/sidewalk.From Pioneer and Highway 17 curb-to-curb pavement will be 44'wide to provide two more travel lanes without on-street parking in the future when traffic increases. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS MONTLAKE ADDITION #6 PRELIMINARY PLAT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated /^^ that Columbia Federal Bank has submitted a major plat for a 13.6 acre,46 lot subdivision located west of Division Street and north of 1-90.Lots range in size from about 7,100 square feet to 18,000 square feet.The area is zoned R-l,Single Family Residential,and lots will be served with city water, sewer,and street improvements.The Planning Commission recommended that this preliminary plat be approved with the condition the City Engineer's comments are addressed on the final plat. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the preliminary plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments of the City Engineer be addressed on the final plat and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION STRATFORD ROAD/KNOLLS VISTA INTERSECTION A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re-///'7 quested Council direction for traffic/pedestrian control at the intersection of Stratford Road and Knolls Vista Drive. Leonard Cook,239 W.Northshore,stated that he felt a pedestrian activated light at Knolls Vista would be acceptable.He pointed out that routing the pedestrian traffic to the light at Valley and Stratford would be difficult since there is no sidewalk next to the gas station and the lights allow left and right turns.It is very difficult for a pedestrian to cross there.He stated that the left turners have and create problems by trying to turn left from the mall side of Stratford Road. Randy Aikens,531 Grant Drive,stated that he owns the Aikens Gas Station,and that he did not feel a light would solve the problem since it would be syn chronized with the one at Valley Road and the children would not wait for the light since they already jaywalk.He felt a light would add to the congestion during peak traffic hours.He stated that at the neighborhood meeting held on Monday night several people from the Knolls Vista area stated that they did not think a light at Knolls Vista and Stratford would be a good solution and the residents would be willing to use the crosswalk at Valley if one were put in.He also felt the speed limit should be 25 mph through there. 3825 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 23,1985 Fred Danz,General Manager of McDonalds,did not feel a light at the intersec tion would be the best answer since with 1,700 cars per hour crossing the fill it would probably back-up or impede the traffic.He suggested that the speed be reduced to 25 mph,remove the crosswalk at Knolls Vista,and put in addi tional walk/don't walk lights at Valley. David Newton,owner of the Gull Service Station,stated that the city engineer stated that if the light is put in at Knolls Vista there will be some conges tion.He wanted to know how many cars would be backed up during peak traffic hours since at the present time during peak traffic hours it is very common for cars to be backed up by the Valley light clear to Baskin and Robbins.He felt that a crosswalk should be placed on Stratford Road at Valley and a side walk constructed on the west side of Stratford. Richard Penhallurick,615 Riviera,felt that perhaps an undercrossing at Knolls Vista would be used by pedestrians and it would be constructed so that it would be safe.He also felt that reducing the speed would also help the safety problem. Bill Larkins,Manager of K-Mart,did not feel a light at Knolls Vista would help the problem.He felt that perhaps slowing the speed would help some. Chuck Edwards,Jr.,Vista Village,stated that at the meeting held Monday those in attendance did not feel a light was a good solution to the problem. They felt that an immediate solution was to reduce the speed to 25 mph and put a crosswalk on the south side of the Valley and Stratford intersection.He stated that a long-term solution needs to be found to the pedestrian and traf fic problem in this area.He did not feel all the factors have been discussed in attempting to arrive at a solution to this problem. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Council directed that a traffic study be done at this intersection.The traffic study was done and the information provided to Council along with several alternatives.He stated that at the meeting held Monday night it was the general feeling of those present that a signal light at Knolls Vista and Stratford is not a solu tion to the problem. Mr.Edwards moved that the speed limit be lowered to 25 mph,the pedestrian crossing at Knolls Vista be removed and replaced on the south side of the intersection of Valley and Stratford,with suitable change in lights and ac tivation.The motion died for lack of a second. Mr.Rimple stated that he did not feel a traffic light would be a benefit to the area.He was not in favor of lowering the speed limit.He would like to see a pedestrian crossing at Valley Road and a sidewalk be constructed on the west side of Stratford Road from Knolls Vista to Valley Road. Mr.Reese stated that he is against the light as it could create problems in the winter.He felt the crosswalk should be moved to Valley Road and the ex isting crosswalk eliminated and a sidewalk constructed from Knolls Vista to Valley Road. Mr.Chandler felt that a light in this area would have cars backed up to Broadway and he would not be in favor of it. Action Taken: Mr.Edwards moved that the crosswalk be moved from Knolls Vista Drive to the south side of the Stratford and Valley intersection,a sidewalk be put in on the west side of Stratford from Knolls Vista to Valley,and the stop lights be snychronized with pedestrian crossing controls,seconded by Mr. Reese,and passed unanimously. There was some discussion by the Council on reducing the speed limit on the Alder Street Fill and Stratford Road. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the speed limit be lowered to 25 mph from Broadway to Highway 17,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and failed with Mr. Chandler and Mr.Edwards in favor and Mr.Staat,Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Johnson opposed. 3826 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 April 23,1985 SANITARY LANDFILL -SITE ALTERNATIVES A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated /<?// that staff had studied the complete Moses Lake area in order to locate alter native sites for the sanitary landfill.One site was located about 12 miles north of town and staff is requesting direction from Council on which site the EIS should concentrate on. David Bailey,Port of Moses Lake,stated that the Port owns and operates the Grant County Airport and one of the alternative sites for the city's landfill is about 3 1/2 miles north of the airport.This particular location is of concern to the Port because it lies within the traffic pattern and a landfill attracts a great number of seagulls and other birds.He stated that a 747 flying in the area hit a goose which caused $8 million worth of damage to an engine.There has also been several hits caused by seagulls in this area which caused some minor damage.He stated that the Port and Big Bend College are not in favor of a landfill in this area because of the bird problem and would be glad to work with the city to identify alternative sites. Joe Gill,Tower Manager,stated that the FAA is opposed to any landfill on or near an airport because of the introduction of bird hazards into a high densi ty aviation operation area.The Council should consider the potential liability of any operator of a landfill that introduces birds into an area where they normally would not be and the high cost of insurance. Pete Hammer,flight instructor at Big Bend Community College,stated that the College is concerned about the safety of its aircraft as the proposed site is right under primary arrival and departure flights.He stated that the planes are usually about 800'above ground and the helicopters are about 300'above ground.He felt that the concentration of birds caused by the landfill would be a hazard. Ed Penhallurick stated that he moved to the sand dunes area with the intention of retiring in the area.He stated that a landfill in the area could contami nate the water and that if the landfill is placed in this area,he would move. Richard Pierce stated that the proposed site on Highway 17 is less than 4 miles from the college and the prevailing wind is northwest.This would blow the debris in the direction of the college,mainly onto the flight line.He stated that the aircraft are only about 800'above the ground and sometimes less.Also,the landfill is on a direct line from the runway used by the col lege to and from Ephrata.He stated that the Ephrata airport is used a great deal as a reliever airport and there would be a definite problem with the birds.He stated that one of their planes had been struck by a bird which caused $800 in damage.This damage is paid for by the students.He stated that a light aircraft such as the college uses generally comes out second best in a collision with a bird,even one as light as a seagull.Such a colli son could result in injury or death to a student pilot. Dennis Connelly,American Potato and Sunspiced,stated that the city is not going to be able to control the sand dunes.He stated that as well as bird control the city will have to control rodents and insects because of the close proximity of the food processing plants and crops.He also pointed out that the roads have load restrictions placed on them in the spring which could cre ate a problem if garbage trucks cannot use them for a month or more.He stated that Basic American Foods owns about 1/4 of a mile of the road that access the proposed site in the sand dunes.He stated that if the city even tually decides to choose the sand dunes site for a landfill,American Potato would take steps to try to have the site disqualified. Mr.Edwards wanted to know if the city could purchase the 1-90 site from the county.Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that if the city bought the site,the county would attach conditions so that it would operate in the same manner and the city would like to operate a little differently in order to save money.He pointed out that the county does not own the land,they just have a license to operate the fill. Mr.Rimple wanted to know how long the county has the license for.M.G. McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that the license runs to 1997. fit 3827 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:6 April 23,1985 Mr.Edwards pointed out that no matter what area is picked,it will be objec tionable to some.He also felt the city should look elsewhere for a site. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that city staff continue looking for other alternatives for a landfill site,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS HAZARDOUS WASTE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from Rabanco concerning their proposed site of a hazardous waste site near the Columbia River.He also distributed a letter from the City of Spokane asking for a meeting with the communities which would be impacted by the travel routes of the hazardous wastes.The City's of Spokane,Ritzville,Ellensburg,and Moses Lake will meet in the City Manager's office on May 1. A INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the investment report for March 1985. |0 «>SANITATH \€i^ Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from Lakeside Disposal which discussed their efforts during clean up week. SALES TAX REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that for January and February 1985 the city received a little over $176,547. The regular meeting was recessed at 10:45 and the Council met in an executive session.The executive session was adjourned at 11 p.m.and the regular meet ing was reconvened.The regular meeting was adjourned at 11 p.m. ATTEST: l ) 3827a BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ) IN THE MATTER OF ) MONTLAKE ADDITION #6 PRELIMINARY )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS, PLAT ) AND DECISION ) This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for Action on April 23,1985,now makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.Columbia Federal Bank has submitted the Montiake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat for approval. 2.The property is situated in Grant County and is legally described on At tachment A. 3.The plat is for a 13.6 acre,46-1ot subdivision.Lots will range in size from 1,700 square feet to 18,000 square feet.The subdivision is located off of Division Street adjacent to 1-90.The area is zoned R-l,Single Family Residential,and will be served with city water and sewer. 4.The proposed plat is a resubmittal of the 1978 Montiake Addition #6 Pre liminary Plat.The 1978 preliminary plat expired June 1980. 5.At their meeting on March 14,1985 the Planning Commission declared this project to have a non-significant adverse impact on the environment. 6.A public hearing scheduled upon notice before the Planning Commission on the issue of platting the land in question was held on March 28,1985. 7.Written comments were received from the City Engineer,PUD,and Depart ment of Transportation.There were no comments from the audience at the public hearing.No written protests by any person were filed with the city prior to or during the public hearing. 8.The PUD is requesting easements of ten feet on street fronts and five feet down the sides of each lot.The telephone company is requesting an easement on Lots 30 and 31.It was the consensus of the Planning Commis sion to let the developer work out the easement requests with the PUD and telephone company. 9.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the Montiake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be approved with the following comments from the City Engineer to be addressed on the final plat: a.Street and utility construction was started and not completed under previous platting.Streets and utilities must be completed to Com munity Standards.Some existing improvements will have to be re placed,i.e.those damaged during the last several years.Existing underground utilities will have to be cleaned and retested.Service stubs will have to be located and/or stubbed before completion of the streets.Sewer may have to be TV'd to verify condition. b.Proposed and existing PUD,gas,telephone,and cablevision should be shown on the plat. c.Previous construction plans show sidewalk on Belmont adjacent to property line.The preferred location is adjacent to the curb. d.Construction plans should address street signing and street name signs. e.Street lighting is required as part of the plat development. 10.On April 9 the City Council set April 23 as the date to consider this preliminary plat. 11.On April 23 the City Council considered the Montiake Addition #6 Prelimi nary 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 approve a final plat 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 April 23,1985,no opposition to its approval. 3.The City Council is cognizant of the need to serve the welfare and best interests of the entire community,and believes that this plat will serve the best interests of the residents of the City of Moses Lake and bears a substantial relationship to the public welfare of the entire community. DECISION 1.The Montiake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat is approved as recommended by the Moses Lake Planning Commission Dated:April 25,1985 CITY OF MOSES LAKE ATTACHMENT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the Southeast quarter of Section 27.Township 19 North. Range 28 East.„W.M..County of Grant.State of Washington,as shown and described on the plat known as Hontlake Addition No.6.and as described as follows: ^Commencing at found U.S.Bureau of Reclamation brass cap monument marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast quarter of Said Section: thence South 00*38*04"West on the Easterly boundary line of the South east quarter of Said Section and the centerline of the city street known as Oivision Street a distance of 1.656.54 feet to a nail In concrete monu- aent found in a monument case,said point marking the Southeast corner of the plat known as Montlake Addition No.2.said point bears North 00'38*04"East on the Easterly boundary line of the Southeast quarter of Said Section a distance of 996.55 feet from a found U.S.Bureau of Reclamation brass cap monument marking the Southeast corner of the South east quarter of Said Section: thence North 89*59*38*West on the Southerly boundary line of Said - Plat o distance of 40.00 feet to the Westerly right-of-way boundary line of Said Street and to the True Point of Beginning: thence South 00*3B'04"West on the Westerly right-of-way boundary line of Said Street a distance of 562.67 feet to the Northerly right-of-way boundary line of the state highway known as I - 90 (F.A.I.90).said line being parallel with and 40.00 feet westerly from the centerline of Said City Street and the Easterly boundary line of the Southeast quarter of •• Said Section*. thence Westerly on the Northerly right-of-way boundary line of Said State Highway on p 5.830.00 foot radius concave to the South an arc dis tance of 513.74 feet,the long chord of said curve being South 86*04*52" Heat a distance of 513.57 feet: thence South 03*33*24"West on the Northerly right-of-way boundary line of Said State Highway a distance of 479.54 feet to the Southeast corner of the plot knoun as Hontlake Addition No.4: thence North 06*26*36"West on the Easterly boundary line of Said Plat a distance of 94.25 feet to an angle point in the Easterly boundary line of Said Plot: thenee?North 14*16*48"East on the Easterly boundary line of Said Plat and theEasterly boundary line of the plat known as Montlake Addition No.3 a>distance of 426.67 feet to the Southerly right-of-way boundary line for thw.city street known as Belmont Avenue: thence*North *U*40*22"East on the Southeasterly boundary line of Said Plat a*distasica of 64.55 feet to the Northerly right-of-way boundary line of Said;;City Street: thence North 20*16*16"East on the Southeasterly boundary line of Said Plot a distance of 130.12 feet to the Southerly boundary line of the plat known as Hontlake Addition'No.2:. thence South 69*43*46"East on a Southerly boundary line of Said Plat a distance of 150.10 feet to a Southeast corner of Said Plat *nd to the centerline otf the city street known as Belair Drive: thonce North,20*15*40"E*st on an Easterly boundary line of Said Plat end the centerline of Said Street a distan'c,e(of 123.80 feet to an interior corner of Said .nlat: thence South 69*44*20"East on a Southerly boundary line of Said Plat a distance of 130.00 feet to an angle point in a Southerly boundary line of Said Plat: thonce South 31*58*21'East on a Southerly boundary line of Said Plat a dij*.snce of 77.91 feet to an angle point in a Southerly boundary line of Sold Plat:•], thence South 07*45*18"East on a Southerly boundary line of Said Plat a dlstsnce of 149.30 feet .to an angle point in a Southerly boundary line , of Said Plat and to the Westerly boundary line of the plat known as Montlak?Addition No. 5: tiwiice South 00*33*04"West on the Westerly"boundary line of the plat knoun as Monttake Addition No. 5 a distance of 10.00 feet to the Southwest •tornar of Soi'1 Plat:,.".' thence South 39*59'38'East on the Southerly boundary line of Said Plat a distance of 300.00 faat to the Southeasterly corner of Said Plat and to the Westerly right-of-way boundary line of^the city Street known as Division Straot: thence South 00"38*04"West on the Westerly right-of-way boundary line of Said City Street a distance of 30.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning, said line being parallel with and 40.00 feet Westerly of the centerline of Said City Street and the Easterly boundary line of the Southeast quarter of Said Section: Containing 13.61 Acres,more or less. 3827c <*4*4