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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
December 22,1987
Members Present:Norman Johnson,Wayne Rimple,Roger Biallas,Bill Reese,Bill
Frederickson,David Chandler,and Charles Edwards
MINUTES
Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of December 22 be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the bills and warrants issued be ap
proved,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining
from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply,and Mr.
Biallas abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to A & H
Printers.
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 December 22,1987 for the funds
listed below are approved in the amount of $421,870.71 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $59,668.85
STREET 7,631.99
BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 13.82
STREET IMPROVEMENT 3,320.69
M0NTLAKE PARK 997.65
WATER/SEWER FUND 32,384.68
1985 BOND REDM FUND 248,869.55
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 37,945.88
SANITATION FUND 2,181.15
CENTRAL SERVICES 21,706.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,130.46
LID #53 14.00
TOTAL $421,870.71
The payroll issued on December 11,1987,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 31236 through 31365 in the amount of $115,035.70.
The claims warrants 27267 through 27373 issued on December 9,1987 were ap
proved for payment at the Council meeting held on December 22,1987 in the
total amount of $352,649.67.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Edwards moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Denny's/Day's Inn:Pat Molitar has submitted the Denny's/Day's Inn Prelimi
nary Major Plat which is located at the intersection of Kittleson Road and
Highway 17 and is the proposed location of a motel and restaurant.The Coun
cil set January 12 as the date to consider the preliminary plat.
Larson Sludge Removal:Council accepted the work performed on the Larson
sludge removal project and the 30-day lien period be entered into.
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III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
GRADER
Seven bids were received for a grader,none of which exactly meets bid specs.
Staff recommended the bid be awarded to the Howard Cooper Corporation in the
amount of $63,849.46 for a Dresser 400E grader with 123 hours on it and which
will be delivered by January 1,1988.
Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the low bid be found to be non-
responsive and to waive any irregularities on the bid from the Howard Cooper
Corporation and award the bid to the Howard Cooper Corporation for a Dresser
400E grader,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Rimple,Mr.Reese,
and Mr.Biallas opposed.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -MCCOSH PARK CAMPING
The Big Bend Manta Ray Swim Team is requesting permission for overnight camp
ing in the southwest area of McCosh Park during swimming meets on June 18,
and July 23 and 24.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission did not meet in December and could
not make a recommendation to the Council.The Commission was polled and had
no objections to the overnight camping provided there is proper supervision to
avoid late night noise problems.
Sheila Piper,President of the Swim Team,stated that Moses Lake usually only
has one overnight invitational meet.This year the city has been asked to
host the senior circuit invitational which is also an overnight event.These
vents bring in a lot of people to the community.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request be granted,seconded by Mr.
Chandler,and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION -FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA
*tfGp Steven Frazier,President of Friends of the Columbia,is proposing a Com-
\prehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Program test project in Moses Lake.
He mentioned that a meeting has been held with Bob Bernd of Lakeside Disposal
and Rick Millican of STEP Industries and they are both very interested in the
idea.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that staff has discussed a curbside
recycling program and Council suggested that city look into it.Staff has
been on the look out for grant funds but there are not many available.He
mentioned that the recycling program will continue to be discussed as there
are many details to work out.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1987 BUDGET - 2ND READING
The ordinance amending the 1987 budget was presented.
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 and the summary approved for publication,seconded by Mr.Rimple,and
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMEND 1988 BUDGET - 1ST READING
The ordinance amending the 1988 budget was presented.
The ordinance amending the 1988 budget for the City of Moses Lake,Washington
was read by title only.
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Action Taken:Mr.Frederickson moved that the first reading of the ordinance
be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPT DOT GRANT
The Department of Transportation has offered the city a 90%grant for the
design of a new traffic signal at Hill and Pioneer Way.
The resolution accepting a grant offer from the Washington State Department of
Transportation for the design of a traffic signal at the intersection of Hill
Street and Pioneer Way was read by title only.
Mr.Edwards stated that traffic counts taken there did not warrant a signal.
Mr.Frederickson pointed out that there is lot of traffic in the area because
of the clinic and the potential is there for accidents.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Chandler,and passed with Mr.Edwards opposed.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
FUEL SUPPLY
Staff is requesting permission to advertise for bids for the 1988 fuel supply.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
VII. REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
L.D.S.FINAL PLAT
The L.D.S.Church has submitted a final plat for a single lot located at 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 which are improved
city streets.The area is zoned R-3,Multi-family Residential.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 Di
vision Street.The Planning Commission recommended to Council that the L.D.S.
Final Plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments from the city's
Engineering Division be addressed.
Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that final plat be approved as recommended
by the Planning Commission,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by
Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1988 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT DESIGNS
City staff is requesting Council approval of the street designs for the miss
ing portion of Nelson Road,all of C Street,and a portion of Lakeside Drive.
C Street from Ivy to Lakeside will include asphalt paving with type "A"curb
both sides,40'between backs of curb,4'planter strips,and 5'concrete
sidewalk on both sides.Lakeside from C Street to Cascade will include as
phalt paving with type "A"curb on both sides,40'between backs of curb,
4'planter strip on the lake side with 5'concrete sidewalk,and 8'concrete
bike path on the side away from the lake.Nelson Road east of Division Street
will include asphalt paving with type "A"curb on the unimproved side and 40'
between backs of curb.No sidewalk will be constructed.The existing asphalt
on the north side is broken and badly cracked and will be overlaid to
Eastlake.
Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the street designs be approved,seconded
by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
FIRE UNION CONTRACT
The labor agreement between the City and the Fire Fighters was presented for |0^
approval.
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Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign
the agreement,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed with Mr.Edwards
opposed.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
\CLEAN AIR BOARD
*Mr.Reese stated that the state is proposing to eliminate the Clean Air Board
and is sending letters to cities and counties to gather than input on its
elimination.
It was the consensus of the Council that the city has no objection to the
elimination of the Clean Air Board.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the city go on record as being in favor of
the elimination of the Clean Air Board,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed
unanimously.
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X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ALDER/STRATFORD TRAFFIC STUDY
City staff has met with the Department of Transportation and they appear to be
agreeable to no left turn movements from Alder to Broadway and open to further
discussion about the Broadway/Third one-way couple.The one-way couple will
require approval from the DOT's Olympia office.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff pursue DOT approval for the
Broadway/Third one-way couple and continue the public review schedule,secon
ded by Mr.Rimple,and passed unanimously.
3 INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the Investment Report for Novem
ber 1987.
FIRE TRAINING FACILITY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Fire Department has been
working toward a meeting with the various jurisdictions and Big Bend Community
College concerning the joint construction of a fire training facility.
POLICE CARS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported to the Council on the problems with
the contract for the leasing of the police cars.The major problems were with
the financing company as the city was under the impression they would be han
dling the whole package deal.The financing company was under the impression
they would supply the financing and the city would handle the rest of it.The
problems have been worked out and the cars should be delivered in the near
future.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.~sj
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE L.D.S.CHURCH
FINAL PLAT FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
This matter,having come on before the Moses Lake City Council for action on Decem
ber 22,1987,now makes the following:
1.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has submitted the L.D.S.Church
Final 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 dis
tance of 30.00 feet to the point of beginning;thence continuing 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 20O52'15"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 distance 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.The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the L.D.S.Final
Plat be approved with the stipulation that the comments from the city's En
gineering Division be addressed.
6.On December 22,1987 the City Council considered the L.D.S.Final 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 major 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 L.D.S.
Final Plat,no opposition to its approval.
3.The City Council is cognizant of the need to serve the welfare and best inter
ests 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.Final Plat is approved as recommended by the Moses Lake Planning
Commission.
Dated:December 30,1987
CITY OF MOSES LAKE