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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
November 10,1987
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,Bill Reese,
David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
Absent: Bill Frederickson
MINUTES
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 27 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills and warrants issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for
that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW
42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW
42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to
the City Council.
The vouchers included on the above list as modified by the Council and noted
upon said list for the Council meeting of November 10,1987 for the funds
listed below are approved in the amount of $124,915.28 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $36,309.11
STREET 1,295.69
ARTERIAL STREET 325.98
STREET REPAIR &RECONSTRUCTION 140.59
STREET IMPROVEMENT 108.12
M0NTLAKE PARK 268.55
WATER/SEWER FUND 19,398.13
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 5,353.23
SANITATION FUND 40,909.15
UNEMPL COMP INS 872.29
CENTRAL SERVICES 6,815.14
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2,127.91
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10,871.39
FIREMANS PENSION 120.00
TOTAL $124,915.28
The payroll issued on October 30,1987,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by warrants 30795 through 30930 in the amount of $134,628.80.
The payroll issued on October 30,1987,having been approved pursuant to the
rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was
paid by warrants 30931 through 30950 in the amount of $5,666.31.
The claims warrants 26804 through 27030 issued on October 28,1987 were ap
proved for payment at the Council meeting held on November 10,1987 in the
total amount of $71,066.33.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.CONSENT AGENDA -None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - None
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE -ADOPT BUDGET -1ST READING -PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance adopting the proposed budget for 1988 was presented.
The ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington for
the year of 1988 was read by title only.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
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Mr.Blallas moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Chandler,
and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SHAFFO/LEFRIEC ALLEY VACATION - 2ND READING
Robert Shaffo and Frank LeFriec have requested the vacation of the 60'x 207'
combination alley and parking area between the Chevrolet and Ford dealerships
in order to use the property for their respective businesses.The area is
located between Pioneer Way and Elder Street.The Planning Commission recom
mended to Council the vacation be approved with the city retaining an easement
for the full width of the property and being compensated for one half the ap
praised value of the property.
The ordinance vacating the combination alley and parking area in Block 102,
Suko-Penhallurick Addition adjacent to Lots 2-11 and 12 - 13 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 -GAMBLING TAX - 1ST READING
An ordinance was presented which reduces the gambling tax on punchboards and
pull tabs by .5%.The effective tax rate,beginning on January 1,1987,would
be 4%.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.18 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Gambling Tax"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed with Mr.Chandler and Mr.Edwards
opposed.
ORDINANCE - AMEND PARKING REGULATIONS - 1ST READING
The Moses Lake School District and the Church of Christ have requesting that
parking be prohibited on the north side of Sharon Avenue in front of the
church property.during school hours.
The ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Parking Regulations"was read by title only.
Francis McDowell,representing the School District,stated that there is a
problem with students loitering around the cars parked in front of the church
and creating a litter problem.There is already no parking on school district
property and having no parking in this area during school hours will hopefully
relieve this problem.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be
adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Biallas
opposed.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
WELL #9
\\'Staff requested permission to call for bids for the next step to isolate the
hydrogen sulfide gas 1n Well #9.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,
seconded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
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VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
L.D.S.PRELIMINARY PLAT
The L.D.S.Church has submitted a preliminary plat for a single lot located at J/AO
1515 Division Street,the site of the existing Moses Lake Stake Center.The
lot is 7.54 acres and fronts on Division Street and Skyline Drive.The area
is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential.Division and Skyline are improved
city streets.Sidewalk will be required to be extended through the plat on
Skyline Drive.Sanitary sewer and water mains are present in the right-of-way
of both Skyline Drive and Division Street.The Planning Commission recommen
ded to Council that the plat be approved with the stipulation that the com
ments from the Design Engineer be addressed.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the plat be approved with the stipulation
that the comments from the Design Engineer be addressed and the Findings of
Fact be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GUARD RAIL ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY - JACKSON
George Jackson,210 Knolls Vista Drive,installed a guard rail on the corner j//y
of Knolls Vista Drive and Ridge Road to protect his existing fence and yard
from vehicles missing the corner and running into his fence.The guard rail
is located within the city right-of-way and does not meet city standards.
Mrs.George Jackson stated that the fence has been damaged five times by cars
and she wished the guard rail left in order to protect the property.She
stated that they were informed that the city would not install a guard rail
but that they could do so if they wished.She stated that most of the acci
dents occur when cars come down Ridge and turn onto Knolls Vista.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that the problem is the guard
rail was installed on city right-of-way.If it was totally on the Jackson
property there is not much the city could do about it.
Mr.Edwards stated that there is a need for the guard rail and the property
owner has gone to considerable expense to install it.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that permission be granted for the installa-
tlon of the guard rail with the stipulation that it be brought up to city
standards,seconded by Mr.Reese.
Mr.Rimple felt that to allow this may be setting a policy.He felt that the "
guard rail should be removed since it was an improper installation.If there
is a problem the city staff should look at the street design and other factors
and perhaps eliminate it through proper channels.
The motion failed with Mr.Johnson,Mr.Edwards,and Mr.Chandler in favor and %
Mr.Jotasefl,Mr.Reese,and Mr.Biallas opposed.
Mr.Rimple felt that staff should work with Mr.&Mrs.Jackson on the problem
and report back to Council.
POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission Statement for the Moses Lake Police Department along with goals to ''//
accomplish that mission was presented to Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that in paragraph #1 the word "generally"be
changed to "not only"and the Mission Statement be approved,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
SEWER HOOK-UP POLICY
In April 1987 90 letters were sent to property owners where buildings are lo-'
cated that were thought to be served by septic tanks.They were requested to
hook-up to city sewer.The problems encountered included people who say they
can't afford the hook-up,especially those on fixed incomes;determination
that the hook-up cost estimates presented staff are valid and hook-up costs
are actually below $1,500;and people who want time extensions to hook-up.
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Bob Wallenstien,2836 W.Marina,stated that he had received a letter request
ing he hook to city sewer and that has been done.He stated he got two esti
mates -one was for $2.50 per foot and the other was for $20 per foot.He
felt that the city should do everything possible to eliminate septic tanks 1n
the city,especially near the lake.He did not feel many people would meet
the $1,500 price as a contractor can quote a price over that if requested.
Mr.Chandler stated that he had received a couple of calls,the gist of which
was that hooking to city sewer costs much more than $1,500.
Mr.Rimple stated that he was concerned about residences and businesses away
from the lake and the cost.He stated that it would cost him about $7,500 to
hook Moses Lake Steel Supply to city sewer and he only has two bathrooms.He
did not feel it was justified since his septic system is in working condition
and well away from the lake.He felt that if the septic tank is in working
order and cannot be proved to be polluting the lake,a person should not be
required to hook to city sewer.
Mr.Chandler pointed out that there is not going to be very many people hook
up for under $1,500.
Mr.Rimple felt that perhaps the policy should state if it is economically
possible,hook up should be done.
Mr.Gavinski pointed out there there is another issue which is where the per
son is within 200'of the sewer but it is not accessible except perhaps
through a private way of necessity,the cost of which should probably be in
cluded in the $1,500 figure.
There was some discussion by the Council and no action was taken.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mr.Johnson requested the Council's concurrence for the appointment of JoAn
Brown to the Planning Commission,taking the place of Tyler Brown who has
resigned.
It was the consensus of the Council that JoAn Brown be appointed to the Plan
ning Commission.
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ALDER/STRATFORD TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,presented a proposed schedule for the con
sideration of the Alder/Stratford Traffic Improvement Project.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the schedule be accepted,seconded by
Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
INVESTMENT REPORT
|b Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for Oc
tober 1987.
SALES TAX
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I ^Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the sales tax for July and Au
gust was $222,214.He pointed out that if there is a recession due to the
stock market crash in October,a decrease in the sales tax of 10%would result
in the reduction of five jobs in the city work force.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:15 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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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
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IN THE MATTER OF THE L.D.S.CHURCH )
PRELIMINARY PLAT )FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
) AND DECISION
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This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for action on
November 10,1987,now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has submitted the L.D.S.
Church Preliminary Plat for approval.
2.The property is situated in Grant County and is legally described as
follows:
That tract of land as described under Auditor's File Number 256769,
records of Grant County,Washington,being further described as a portion
of the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 26,Township 19
North,Range 28 East of W.M.,City of Moses Lake,said county and state:
described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said northwest 1/4 of the northwest
1/4;thence along the south line of said northwest 1/4 north 89°44'50"
west a distance of 30.00 feet to the point of beginning;thence continu
ing along said south line,north 89°44'50"west a distance of 897.49 feet
to the easterly right-of-way line of Division Street;thence along said
right-of-way line the following 2 courses and distances;thence north
20°48,31"east a distance of 390.68 feet;thence north 20°52'15n east a
distance of 36.54 feet;thence parallel with the said south line of the
said northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 south 89o44'50"east a distance
of 747.58 feet to a point on the westerly right-of-way line of Skyline
Drive;thence along said right-of-way line south 00°16'14"west a dis
tance of 400.00 feet to the point of beginning.
3.The plat is for a 7.54 acre,one lot subdivision located at 1515 Division
Street,the site of the existing Moses Lake Stake Center.The area is
zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential,and will be served with city water
and sewer.Sidewalk will be required to be extended through the plat on
Skyline Drive.
4.At their meeting on October 15,1987 the Planning Commission declared
this project to have a non-significant adverse impact on the environment.
5.A public hearing scheduled upon notice before the Planning Commission on
the issue of platting the land in question was held on October 15,1987.
6.There were no comments from the audience at the public hearing.No writ
ten protests by any person were filed with the city prior to or during
the public hearing.
7.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the L.D.S.
Preliminary Plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments from
the Design Engineer be addressed.
8.On October 27,1987 the City Council set November 10,1987 as the date to
consider this preliminary plat.
9.On November 10,1987 the City Council considered the L.D.S.Preliminary
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 preliminary major
plat within the city's corporate limits if the criterion required by law
is met.
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2.There appears,after the public meeting before the City Council on the
L.D.S.Preliminary Plat,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 L.D.S.Preliminary Plat is approved as recommended by the Moses Lake
Planning Commission.
Dated:November 16,1987
CITY OF MOSES LAKE