1987 06 094096
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
June 9,1987
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Bill Reese,Bill Frederickson,Wayne Rimple,
Roger Biallas,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES
Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 26 be approved as sub
mitted,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $23,160.02
STREET 1,945.61
STREET REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION 28,108.50
STREET IMPROVEMENT 76.90
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 1,599.13
WATER/SEWER FUND 5,745.26
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 103.20
SANITATION FUND 30,003.31
CENTRAL SERVICES 3,903.10
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,949.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,356.41
TOTAL $98,950.44
Mr.Edwards moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.
Rimple,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of
the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda
be approved:
1.Resolution -Accept Cochran Water and Sewer Mains - A resolution accepting J/l?6>
the water and sewer mains installed from Harvest Manor and Starfoods to
Howard Cochran's lots on Airway Drive.
2.Resolution -Accept Cove West Phase I Streets and Utilities - A resolution
accepting the streets and utilities installed in the Cove West Phase I
development.
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3.Resolution -Accept gift from Nisei Women's club - A resolution accepting j^v
a cash gift of $150 from the Nisei Women's Club to the Fire Department for
emergency medical services.
4.Appointment to Park and Recreation Commission -The re-appointment of Glen ,/7/
Rathbone to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.His term will
expire June 1,1992.
5.Accept Work -1987 Crack Sealing Project -Accept the work on the 1987 /^V/V/
crack sealing project and enter the 30-day lien period.
seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 1ST READING
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented an or
dinance amending the 1987 budget in the Water/Sewer Construction Fund and the
Equipment Rental Fund.
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 first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 13.04 -1ST READING
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented an
ordinance amending the sewer hook-up regulations.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Sewer Regulations,was read by title only.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the cost of hooking up to
city sewer,the problems for people on fixed income,and the possibility of
city participation in financing the cost.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that consideration of the ordinance be con-
tinued and city staff be directed to bring back methods of financing for low
income and elderly individuals,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION - STREET CONSTRUCTION/RECONSTRUCTION
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which presented a
resolution stating that the city would not construct or reconstruct streets
unless utilities are in place.
The resolution regarding street construction and reconstruction and the in
stallation and location of purveyed water and sewer utilities was read by ti
tle only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - PETTY CASH FUNDS
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which presented a resolu
tion increasing the petty cash fund in the Parks Department from $50 to $80
and discontinuing the petty cash fund for the Engineering Department.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
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VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
PENINSULA ESTATES PHASE III BINDING SITE PLAN
A letter was read from Rita Perstac,Municipal Services Director,which stated //^C
that the city has received the Peninsula Estates Mobile Home Park Phase III
Binding Site Plan for the expansion of the park on Peninsula Drive near
Kennedy Place.Full width street improvements to Peninsula Drive are re
quired;however a variance has been requested.The developer would like a
variance such as was approved for the Phase II development with a covenant to
run with the land for the improvements:The owners shall participate in a
local improvement district for 25%of full width street improvements to the
full width of Peninsula Drive abutting the premises to city standards current
at the time of construction;improvements to the approach ramp of the Peninsu
la Drive/I-90 bridge shall not be included in the required improvements;the
covenant shall be binding upon the property owners for a 10 year period and
shall expire on November 15,1996;should the property owners construct half
width street improvements to Peninsula Drive,the owner shall be relieved of
the requirements of the covenant.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the Peninsula Estates Mobile Home Park
Phase III Binding Site Plan be approved,the variance for full width street
improvement be granted with the stipulation that the covenant for Phase II be
expanded to include Phase III,and City Engineer's comments be addressed,and
the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed
unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
A letter was read from Walter Fry,Finance Director,which stated that the /O/y
1987 budget included the purchase of two used disc drives.Hewlett Packard
has announced the new Eagle Drives which have a reduced cost compared to the
older drive and a greatly reduced maintenance cost.Permission is requested
to purchase two new Eagle Drives or used 7433 drives in place of the two used
disc drives.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to purchase two new
Eagle Drives or used 7433 drives,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed
unanimously.
PURCHASE PHONE SYSTEM,COPIER,AND SURVEY STATION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that city staff has been looking at lOty
the purchase of a new telephone system which would cost the city less than $50 ^
more per year over a 5 year period and which the city would then own.This
would save the city $12,000 per year after the 5 year purchase time was over.
The staff is also looking at a new state-of-the-art copier with a 40 bin col
lator which would cost about $400 more a year over a 5 year period.The 40
bin collator would increase efficiency in the preparation of agendas,budgets,
annual reports,etc.The city has also been looking at the purchase of a to
tal survey station which can be purchased for $12,800.The telephone system,
the copier,and the survey station are available through GSA contracts and
permission is requested to purchase the items through GSA.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to purchase the items
through GSA contracts,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
SUPER COLLIDER SUPER CONDUCTOR PROJECT
A letter was read from Jim Curdy which requested city help in editing the 200
page,8 volume,report for the super collider project.
A letter was read from Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,which stated that Jim
Curdy has requested assistance on the Super Collider Super Conductor project
from the city in the amount of one city employee for one full week to assist
in editing and compiling the necessary report to be sent to the Department of
Energy.
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There was some discussion by the Council on the proposal since there is no
definite idea of what the work would entail.
Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the city assist Mr.Curdy in this
project to the extent of one week of one employee's time,the choice of the
employee being at the City Manager's discretion,if task specific work can be
identified,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Johnson,Mr.Rimple,
and Mr.Chandler opposed.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
NELSON ROAD STATUS REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has sent Jack Black,the
owner of the property fronting the undeveloped portion of Nelson Road,a let
ter asking if he would be willing to form an LID to improve that portion of
Nelson Road.No response has yet been received from Mr.Black.
WELL #9 REHAB WORK
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that Well #9 has been sealed,the
pump re-installed,and the well will be put in operation as soon as the water
is tested.
ALDER STREET/STRATFORD ROAD - STUDY SESSION
A study session was set for June 16 at 7 p.m.to discuss the Alder Street/
Stratford Road problem.
SMALL LIDS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that small LID bonds are marketable
but that there are fixed costs which make the LIDs somewhat expensive.
SINE DIE REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented the 1987 Sine Die Legislative Rep-
rot to the Council.
INVESTMENT REPORT
The investment report for May 1987 was distributed to Council.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PENINSULA ESTATES )
PHASE III BINDING SITE PLAN )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
) AND DECISION
This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake CITY COUNCIL for ac
tion on May 14,1987,now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.Rich Boyden,B &R Associates,has submitted the Peninsula Estates Phase
III Binding Site Plan,legally described as follows:
A portion of Tract 51,Battery Orchard Tracts,as filed for record on
page 21 of book 1 of acreage plats,records of Grant County,Washington,
also being a portion of Section 33,Township 19 North,Range 28 East W.M.
described as follows:
Commencing at a monument marking the intersection of Interlake Road and
Peninsula Drive;thence along the centerline of Peninsula Drive south
32°08'44"west a distance of 895.00 feet;thence north 57051'16"west a
distance of 20.00 feet to the point of beginning;thence continuing north
57°51'16"west a distance of 125.00 feet;thence north 32O08,44"east a
distance of 90.00 feet;thence north 57051'16"west a distance of 25.00
feet;thence north 32°08,44"east a distance of 115.54 feet;thence north
47O00,00"west a distance of 50.91 feet;thence north 57°49,21n west a
distance of 459.71 feet;thence south 32o08,44"west a distance of 660.49
feet;thence south 57°50,04"east a distance of 659.73 feet;thence north
32<>08'44"east,a distance of 445.34 feet to the point of beginning.
2.Phase 3 will have access on to Peninsula Drive and will be served with
city water and sanitary sewer.
3.Phase 3 will consists of 52 mobile home spaces on approximately 10 acres.
4.The area is zoned R-2,Single Family and Two Family Residential.
5.The City Engineer had the following comments:
A.Plat certificate is required to be submitted with the mylars for
signature.
B.Certificate of Grant County Treasurer must accompany the mylars for
signature.
C.Certificate of Finance Director must accompany the mylars for
signature.
D.Full width street improvements are required to Peninsula Drive
fronting on the plat.A variance may be requested,similar to Phase
II.The variance must be approved by City Council.All public
street improvements required as part of the approval must be con
structed or bonded for prior to the filing of the binding site plan.
Plans and specifications for all public street and utility improve
ments must be submitted prior to filing of the binding site plan.A
one year maintenance bond will be required upon completion of con
struction and prior to acceptance of the improvement by City
Council.
E.All private,on-site,street and utility improvements must be con
structed prior to obtaining a building permit.Plans and specifica
tions must be submitted prior to filing the binding site plan.
Binding Site Plan
A.Show the Free Methodist Plat including right-of-way dedicated to the
city.This should be shown as dashed lines.
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B. Remove Lake Plaza Plat as it was never filed.Brett Street does not
exist.Remove it from the vicinity map and Master Plan.
C.Lance-Emery Subdivision should be Vance-Emery Subdivision,also,
please change on the vicinity map and Master Plan.
D.The southeast property line (N 32o08'44"East,445.34').The lot
and road dimensions add to 455 feet. The distance scales 450'.
E.The binding site plan is not certified and stamped by the land f \
surveyor.I
F.Block and lot designations must be shown on the Master Plan.These
are used by Post Office and emergency services.
G.Provide a boundary closure on the binding site plan.
H.Moses Lake zip code is 98837.
Master Plan
A. Site Plan should be Master Plan.
B.What street lighting is proposed within the binding site plan?
C.Proposed utility extensions will be reviewed in depth when plans are
submitted.
D.Topography on the site with maximum 2'contour interval is required.
E.Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed development must be shown.
Signature Sheet
A.Revise legal description to reflect dedication of right-of-way under [""]
the Free Methodist Plat.[
B.Modify the following to conform to city code:
1)Acknowledgment
2) Land Surveyor's Certificate
3)Declaration
4)Signature blocks for city officials and staff
6.Mr.Pray stated that he would abstain from participation in this item.
7.Mr.Boyden has requested a variance to the requirement to construct full
width street improvements to Peninsula Drive.He is agreeable to a cove
nant running with the land similar to the covenant approved for Phase II.
8.Ron Baker,representing the development,stated that the variance being
requested is the same as was granted for Phase II.He felt that the
reference in the staff cover letter to 100%of the cost of half width
street improvements was not accurate.
9.There was some discussion by the Commission on the covenant request.Mr.r-»i
Bernd felt that the covenant should remain in force until the improve
ments are constructed with the requirement to participate in the LID.I
Mr.Bailey pointed out that after the 10 year time limit has expired the
developer may be required to participate more than 25%in an LID.
10.Mr.Angell read the conditions imposed in the covenant for Phase II:
The owner(s)shall participate in a local improvement district for 25%of
full width street improvements to the full width of Peninsula Drive abut
ting the premises to city standards current at the time of construction.
Improvements to the approach ramp of the Peninsula Drive 1-90 bridge
shall not be included in the required improvements.
The requirements of this covenant shall be binding upon the property
owners for a 10 year period of time and shall expire and become null and
void on November 15,1996.Should the property owners construct half
width street improvements to Peninsula Drive to city standards current at
the time of construction the owner shall be relieved of the requirements
of this covenant.
11.A public hearing before the Planning Commission scheduled upon notice on
the binding site plan was held on May 14,1987.
12.There were no comments from the public present and no written comments
were received.
13.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the Peninsu
la Estates Phase III Binding Site Plan be approved as submitted with the
stipulation that the City Engineer's comments be addressed and that the
variance for full width street improvements be granted with the stipula
tion that the covenant for Phase II be expanded to include Phase III.
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 binding site plan
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 June 9,
1987,no opposition to the binding site plan.
3.The City Council is cognizant of the need to serve the welfare and best
interests of the entire community,and believes that this binding site
plan 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 Peninsula Estate Mobile Home Park Phase III Binding Site Plan is ap
proved as recommended by the Moses Lake Planning Commission.
Dated:June 10,1987
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
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