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1987 04 284079 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE April 28,1987 Members Present:Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple, Roger Biallas,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards MINUTES Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 14 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL FUND $82,031.42 STREET 27,430.47 STREET IMPROVEMENT 201.56 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 7,765.45 WATER/SEWER FUND 61,781.09 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 61,950.20 SANITATION FUND 1,743.54 CENTRAL SERVICES 7,519.72 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,664.94 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 41,060.11 TOTAL $293,148.bO Mr.Reese objected to the payment to Rogers &Norman Insurance for $177,361 and felt the city should be self-insured. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city's insurance increased 100%in 1986 but increased very little in 1987.The city should look to build ing an accident and claim payment fund but it can't be done until there is funds to put in such a fund.He pointed out that the amount is for the entire year of 1987 but there may be a few more policies to be paid later. Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Rimple,and passed with Mr.Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to A &H Printers and Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Mr.Reese opposed. PROCLAMATIONS The proclamation declaring May 1-8,1987 as Youth Week for the Benevolent "*2 and Protective Order of Elks was read in its entirety. The proclamation declaring May 10 -16,1987 as Worldwide Kiwanis Prayer Week was read in its entirely. I.CITIZEN INPUT CASCADE PARK -REQUEST TO USE Dan Ipock,Columbia Basin Drag Boat Association requested permission to hold //JV drag boat races on Sunday,May 17,at Cascade Valley Park. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that permission to use the park be granted if the Association complies with the city's insurance requirements,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Rimple moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Resolution -Declaring Property Surplus:Rita Perstac,Municipal Services /j/y Director,presented a resolution declaring as surplus city-owned property and unclaimed property in the possession of the Police Department. 4080 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 April 28,1987 ,j 2.Resolution -Accept Easement -Hulbert:Rita Perstac,Municipal Services ?Director,presented a resolution accepted an easement from Terrance and Lynn Hulbert which allows the city to dump street sweepings and clean fill material on their property on Division Street. ,<*3.Resolution -Request to Use City Property -American Legion:Rita Perst- t>^ac,Municipal Services Director,presented a resolution allowing the American Legion to use the dead-end portion of Chestnut Street between Rainier Bank and the American Legion to set up a tent for use by Legionaries and to use the paved parking lot behind City Hall for self- contained RV's. )\iy 7- &*|0 )0^ 4.Hansen Replat Final Plat:Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director, presented the Hansen Replat Final Plat for approval.The Planning Commis sion recommended the plat be approved with the stipulation that the com ments from the City Engineer be addressed. seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS None IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNICATION - STREET CLOSURE - NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION A letter was read from Richard Swanson,President of the Moses Lake New Car Dealers Association,which requested the closure of the west side of Third Avenue from Alder to Ash on May 8 and 9 for a display of automobiles. Mr.Chandler felt that it would be safer to block off a block instead of blocking off half a street and trying to route traffic down two lanes. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the request to close the west side of Third Avenue from Alder to Ash on May 8 and 9 be granted with the stipulation that it meets the approval of the Police Chief,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS - LION'S CLUB -FIREWORKS A letter was read from Greg Littlefield,President of the Lions Club,which requested the city participate financially in the 4th of July Fireworks dis play in the amount of $700 in order to bring the total amount for the fire works up to $4,200.A contract was presented for the City Manager to sign on behalf of the city. Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract for the city to participate in the amount of $700 for the Lions Club 4th of July Fireworks Display,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION - BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION - BASIN HOMES - PUBLIC HEARING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that the city is proposing to apply for a Block Grant for the Basin Homes area.Because of the rule changes,the application is for only sewer main and house connections at a total project cost of $777,226,including $441,619 in Block Grant funds.The Block Grant would pay for the main and connection costs for the 76 low/moderate income households.The remaining 58 households would participate in an LID for their portion of the sewer costs estimated at $3,600 per household.The city's water/sewer fund would pay 50%of the main costs,or $1,800 per household. The public hearing was opened. Bruce Curtis from Basin Homes stated that he would be in favor of the block grant if the city would agree to pay 100%of the cost of improving the streets.He felt that since other streets in the city have been improved at city expense,the Basin Homes streets should also be paid for by the city. 4081 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 April 28,1987 Maria Zarate from Basin Homes stated that she has lived in the area since 1964 and have put up with the dust since then.She pointed out that during the Fair the people come off of Highway 17 onto Gary to get to Paxson Drive and it really creates a dust problem.She felt the entire area should be graveled or oiled if the streets can not be paved. Mr.Chandler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr. Frederickson,and passed unanimously. Mr.Chandler wanted to know how much the previous block grant application was for and how much of that was for street improvement. Ms.Perstac stated that the application was for $1.4 million and the streets (—'would cost between $800,000 and $900,000. Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Basin Homes streets are on the reconstruction list to be done about 1989.However,if the sewers are not constructed,city staff is reluctant to recommend putting in streets. Mr.Frederickson felt that Paxson and Murphy should both be dealt with and that the county should participate in the cost since they are both part of the same problem.He also felt the Council should commit itself to reconstructing the streets in Basin Homes. The resolution containing assurances of compliance and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit an application to the State of Washington for a Community Development Block Grant was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.KredericKson,and passed unanimously. V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.08 -UTILITY REIMBURSEMENT -NELSON/MARINA/JUNIPER -2ND READING /07c A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that in the past two years the city has reconstructed portions of Nelson Road, Marina Drive,and Juniper Drive.The work included stubbing-out vacant prop erty with water and sewer utility lines.The ordinance sets up reimbursement costs for the utility lines. The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer Connections"was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 10.16 -TRUCK ROUTES - 2ND READING A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which pres-/0£7 ented an ordinance establishing truck routes within the Moses Lake city limits. The ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Weight and Load Restrictions was read by title only. Richard Penhallurick stated that it was his understanding the ordinance was for the purpose of relieving the traffic and congestion on the Alder Street Fill.He felt the truck traffic could be handled by making Broadway a through street and perhaps prohibit tanker truck traffic.Boeing is a very progres sive and cooperative company and if their trucks seem to be a problem he sug gested that the Council talk to the Boeing Facilities Manager.He pointed out that this is a farming community and it is an essential part of the city's economy.As such he felt that since only about 20%of the hay raised in Block 40 is shipped though town,the hay trucks should be allowed to travel the Alder Street Fill.He felt the Council should remove the blockage at E. Broadway and Pioneer and go on from there.He stated that semi-trucks have a difficult time negotiating that corner. Mr.Reese did not feel the weight should be the deciding factor,but the num ber of axles. 4082 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 April 28,1987 There was some discussion by the Council. Acsion^Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the second reading of the ordinance be continued until May 26,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. RDINANCE -AMEND ORD.1260 -GOLDEN ACRES ANNEXATION -2ND READING^t ]U A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated that Ordinance 1260 annexing lots 1 - 7 of the Golden Acres Plat is incorrect. The legal description omitted a 20'wide strip of unplatted land located between the Harrison Short Plat and Lot 1,Golden Acres Plat.Mr.Fortner, owner of Lot 1,also owns the 20'strip. The ordinance amending Ordinance No.1260 of the City of Moses Lake which pro vides for the annexation of certain territory to the City of Moses Lake, Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits of the City of Moses Lake,and which provides for the assumption of existing indebtedness and establishes the zoning was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 2ND READING A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or dinance amending the 1987 budget. The ordinance amending the 1987 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.Chandler,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS 1987 STREET PROJECT A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which re quested authorization to call for bids to reconstruct D Street and a portion of Lakeside and Cascade Street,a portion of Chestnut Street and Zeta Alley, Clover between Evergreen and Nelson,pave the parking area in Montiake Park, and construct sidewalk on Olive Street from the Retirement Inn to Juniper Drive. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION CASCADE PARK -REQUEST TO USE Mr.Reese asked the Park and Recreation Director if there would be any con flict in the use of Cascade Park for the Seattle Seahawks June 6 & 7 annual bass tournament. Mr.Lee stated that there is no conflict as far as he was aware of. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None )0IP 0 9 1131 4083 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 April 28,1987 X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS UTILITY COMPANY EXPANSION -SPRINT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that SPRINT is installing telecom-// munication lines in the Moses Lake area and will need to obtain a franchise to install their utility lines in city right-of-way.This is an informational item only and no action is required by the Council at this time. Mr.Frederickson requested that the franchise include a requirement that SPRINT restore any vegetation that is dislodged. STOP SIGN/BENCH -JUNIPER AND OLIVE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received a request "*' for a installation of a sidewalk on the south side of Olive from the Retire ment Inn to Juniper,placing a bench at the municipally owned property at the intersection of Juniper and Olive,and erecting a stop sign on the southwest side of Juniper at Olive.Since the city has installed play equipment at Juniper Park more children frequent this area.The installation of the side walk is budgeted for 1987 and a bench can be installed without too much dif ficulty.It is staff's recommendation that the stop sign not be installed as it could create a traffic hazard and increase the city's liability. Marvin Aiken stated that most of the children using the park are 10 years old or less and a fence would not solve the problem.The problem is the children crossing the street to get to the park.He felt the stop sign should be installed. Mr.Biallas felt the stop sign should be installed. Mr.Chandler stated that in a big car it is impossible to see the intersec tion.He felt there would be more liability without the sign and he felt it should be installed. Mr.Frederickson suggested that Juniper Park be abandoned since it is in a bad spot and a new park be constructed in a safer location. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to place a stop sign at Juniper and Olive,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. SALES TAX //oV< Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city received $156,502 from sales tax for the months of January and February. DOWNTOWN LID Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received 60.16%°x protest on the downtown LID. The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST:, City Clerk w BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF HANSEN REPLAT ) FINAL PLAT )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS, ) AND DECISION This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for action on April 28,1987,now makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.Richard Hansen has submitted the Hansen Replat Final Plat for approval. 2.The Findings of Fact,Conclusions,and Decision of the Hansen Replat Pre liminary Plat are incorporated by reference herein. 3.The property is situated in Grant County and is legally described on At tachment A. 4.Mr.Hansen is proposing to incorporate land which was formerly railroad right-of-way into one lot of record. 5.The lot will contain 6.27 acres and is served with city water and sani tary sewer.The area is zoned C-2,General Commercial and Business.Ac cess will be off of West Broadway. 6.The City Engineer had the following comments: A.Provide certificate of the city Finance Director B.Provide certificate of the Grant County Treasurer C.Irrigation rights of way are required by state law on all subdivi sions within an irrigation district.This plat is in the Moses Lake Irrigation District. D.Due to the elimination of the cul-de-sac at the end of Peninsula Drive,an easement will be required for the sewer line that extends onto the property. E.Provide a coordinate closure of the boundary of the plat. 7.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the Hansen Replat Final Plat be accepted with the stipulation that the City En gineer's comments be addressed. 8.The City Council consdiered the Hansen Replat Final Plat on April 28, 1987 and approved it as recommended by the Planning Commission. 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 the Hansen Replat Final Plat,no opposition to the final plat. 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 Hansen Replat Final Plat is approved as recommended by the Moses Lake Planning Commission. Dated:May 4,1987 CITY OF MOSES LAKE l7