1985 07 093851
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
July 9,1985
Members Present:Norm Johnson,Bill Reese,Wayne Rimple,Bob Wallenstien,Norm
Staat,and Charles Edwards
Absent: David Chandler
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Johnson.
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 25 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Staat,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $24,542.21
STREET 1,896.77
STREET IMPROVEMENT 1,341.53
WATER/SEWER FUND 2,076.68
SANITATION FUND 22,352.45
CENTRAL SERVICES 2,798.04
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 95.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 22,114.47
FIREMANS PENSION 329.90
TOTAL $77,547.64
Mr.Wallenstien moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,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 July 14 through July 20,
1985 as Job Corps Appreciation Week.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS - LAKESIDE DISPOSAL
_/Off-A letter was read from Bob Bernd of Lakeside Disposal which stated that the •
Washington State Legislature has passed a law establishing an excise tax rate ''S~<r
of 5.029%on refuse collection companies.This is a 235%increase over the
current rate of 1.5%tax on gross revenue.This is an expense over which
Lakeside Disposal has no control and they are requesting a 3.529%increase
effective July 1,1985 to cover the exact amount of the increase.
Mr.James Parchman stated that the current contract states that no adjustment
will be made in the amount to be paid by the owner under the contract because
of any changes in law.He also wanted to know if Lakeside Disposal meet the
truck requirements of the contract.
It was pointed out that Lakeside Disposal does meet the requirements of the
contract.
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Mr.Bernd stated that the tax imposed by the state can be passed on to the
users of franchised garbage collectors but since Lakeside Disposal is under
contract to the City of Moses Lake the tax cannot be passed on.He felt the
increase is over what Lakeside Disposal should be expected to absorb.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the increase is a result of ac
tion by the State Legislature to begin accumulating money to help fund in
frastructure projects in the state.Several cities in the state have passed
the increase onto their customers.He stated that the city can absorb the
cost of this increase on the water and sewer utilities and in the payment to
Lakeside Disposal without raising customer rates.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the city absorb the increase from
the fund balance for the rest of 1985,seconded by Mr.Reese.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The motion passed with Mr.Rimple opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING -SIX YEAR STREET PLAN -RESOLUTION
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented the annual update of the Six Year Street Plan.
The resolution adopting the Six Year Street Construction Program for 1986-1991
was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Mr.Edwards moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Wal
lenstien,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1985 BUDGET -2ND READING
A letter was read from Walter fry,Finance Director,which presented an or
dinance amending the 1985 budget.
The ordinance amending the 1985 Budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington
was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -VACATING LAUREL DRIVE -1ST READING
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres
ented an ordinance vacating Laurel DRive located south of Olive and east of
Pioneer WAy.The street was dedicated in 1946 but exists only on paper.The
utility easement for Reservoir 1 drain line will be relocated by the
developer.After conducting a public hearing the Planning Commission recom
mended it be approved.The developers have requested that the payment re
quirement be waived.
The ordinance vacating Laurel Drive was read in its entirety.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance beadoptedwiththeprovisionthatthedeveloperspayone-half the appraised
value of the property,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
,{COMMERCIAL ORDINANCES -FIRST READINGS
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated
that the Planning Commission has been studying the city's Commercial Zones for
the past two years and presenting ordinances establishing two new commercial
zones,repealing the city's current commercial zones,and an ordinance amend
ing the city's official zoning map.
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C-1,General Commercial Zone:The ordinance repealing 18.27 of the Moses Lake
Municipal Code entitled "C-1,General Commercial Zone"was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards stated that he felt the existing zones give the city more control
over the commercial areas and he stated he is opposed to these changes in the
commercial zones.
Mr.Rimple stated that the proposed zones consolidate 5 commercial zones into
2 commercial zones.He pointed out that the three zones being eliminated are
the C-3,C-4,and C-5 and the C-3 and C-5 zones have never been utilized by
the city.He C-4 zone was designated as a Highway Commercial zone and there
have always been problems with it.He wanted to know if the proposed zones
would widen the possibility of commercial uses adjacent to residential uses.
Ms.Perstac stated that she felt it would not encourage commercial development
that would endanger residential uses.The zoning map would remain the same in
that the C-1 boundaries in the downtown area would remain the same;the C-2
commercial areas remain the same;and the existing C-4 zones will be changed
to C-2.She pointed out that the commercial zones are set up as performance
standard zones such as the existing residential and industrial zones.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
C-2,Limited Commercial Zone:The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.30 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-2,Limited Commercial Zone"was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
C-3,Neighborhood Commercial Zone:The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.33 of
the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-3,Neighborhood Commercial Zone"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
C-4,Highway Commercial Zone:The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.36 of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-4,Highway Commercial Zone"was read by
title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
C-5,Shopping Center Zone:The ordinance repealing Chapter 18.39 of the Moses
Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-5,Shopping Center Zone"was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
Zoning Districts and Map:The ordinance amending Chapter 18.09 of the Moses
Lake Municipal Code entitled "Zoning Districts and Map"was read by title
only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
C-1,Central Business District Zone:The ordinance establishing Chapter 18.28
of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "C-1,Central Business District
Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
C-2,General Commercial and Business Zone:The ordinance establishing Chapter
18.32 of tne Moses Lake Municipal code entitled "C-2,General Commercial and
Business Zone"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
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VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
^(,STORM DRAINS,SEWER MAINS,AND STEEL WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re
quested authorization to call for bids for the storm drain,sewer main,and
steel watermain replacement project.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that staff be authorized to call for
bids,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
0fi AGREEMENT -DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -HIGHWAY 17 AND PIONEER WAY
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which requested au
thorization to execute an agreement with the Department of Transportation
which will allow the city to landscape the area and install an entrance sign
at the intersection of Highway 17 and Pioneer Way.
Action Taken:Mr.Wallenstien moved that the City Manager be authorized to
sign the agreement,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
LANDFILL
Mr.Edwards stated that he did not hear anything different from the County
Commissioners at the study session held earlier in the evening except the pos
sibility of higher landfill rates for the city.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to proceed with in-
vestigation of incineration at the Highway 17 site,seconded by Mr.Staat.
Mr.Rimple stated that by directing staff to look into incineration it is
closing the door on just a landfill at the Highway 17 location.
The motion passed with Mr.Rimple opposed.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m.and the Council met in an execu
tive session to discuss personnel matters.The executive session was adjour
ned at 9:30 p.m.and the regular meeting was reconvened.The regular meeting
was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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