1979 05 22CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION May 22,1979
POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m.
Members Present:Barry Ziegler,Steve Shinn,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Don Swanson,
and Bob Hill
Absent:Kent Jones
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Swanson.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 8 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $17,223.71
STREET 8,203.49
ARTERIAL STREET 1,409.86
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 132.43
WATER/SEWER 6,366.62
SANITATION 5,568.49
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 15,113.32
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,814.15
FIREMEN'S PENSION 593.50
URBAN ARTERIAL 1,693.27
UIC RESERVE 720.80
LID #42 1,270.55
TOTAL $63,110.19
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,
and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Byron Jackson.Warrants 8057 to 8207 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
RETAIL TRADES -DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT
Jack Miller representing the Retail Trades Association stated that they are re
questing some financial and technical assistance from the city for the proposed
study by the University of Washington on the downtown area.He stated that they
had met with city staff to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Plan and the proposed
plan by the Retail Trades.He stated that the information gathered for the city's
Comprehensive Plan can be utilized by them.He stated that some portions need
further study however.He stated that the City Planner,Rita Perstac,can utilize
many of the facts that would be gained in their study.He stated they have met
with the Port District and they have consented to contribute $2,500 toward the
plan.They would like the City Council to meet the $2,500 and the business people
and the remainder of the community would foot the rest of the bill.He stated that
they have 48 businesses lined up and have over $2,600.The total figure will be
about $8,000.He stated that he is requesting the city contribute $2,500 and
technical assistance so that the plan can be implemented after it is drawn up.He
stated that the study would include the downtown core which is from Kwicky Corner
up through C & V Auto and the shopping center across the fill will be taken into
account also.
Mr.Barney stated that there is a definite need for a comprehensive plan such as
Mr.Miller is suggesting.
Mr.Skaug stated that this is the first time that the businessmen have contributed
financially to a study of this nature and he felt this was a move in the right
direction.
Mr.Skaug moved that the expenditure of $2,500 be approved and a resolution be
drafted to authorized this expenditure,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed un
animously.
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II.CONSENT AGENDA
None
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
PAINT STRIPER
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which re
commended that the bid for the Paint Striper and Alternates II and III be awarded
to Sahlberg Equipment for $16,305.70.This project is 100%funded by the Was
hington Traffic Safety Commission in the amount of $16,500.
Mr.McLanahan stated that the low bidder,Sahlberg Equipment,has as standard
equipment on his paint stripper,alternate I.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the bid,in the amount of $16,305.70,be awarded to Sahlberg
Equipment,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
y WELL SITE FENCING
$/A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which stated
-filr that only one bid was received which was 36%higher than the engineer's estimate.
)K He recommended that the Council reject this bid and give the Engineering Division
permission to negotiate with contractors for this project.
Don Wilson,Quality Fence Co.of Spokane,stated that it was his understanding that
other qualified bidders cannot get the bonding,which is a requirement in the
specifications.He stated that he felt he has a competitive price and if it has to
go out to bid or negotiations,he felt it should be done with qualified contractors,
Mr.Hill wanted to know if there were any local contractors which would qualify for
bonding.Mr.McLanahan stated that there is a contractor in the Yakima area which
quoted a price over $2,000 lower than the bid received and also a local contractor
stated that he could not bid at this time because of the amount of contracts he is
carrying but he will be able to bond in 30 days and he is also over $2,000 lower.
He stated that it costs a contractor between $300 and $500 to bond for a job this
size.
Mr.Shinn stated that he had some problems with this and would suggest that the
bids be rejected and the whole question be discussed more thoroughly.
Mr.Skaug stated that the longer this project is delayed the more it will cost and
he felt that staff should proceed with it.
Mr.Swanson moved that the bids be rejected and staff be authorized to negotiate a
contract,seconded by Mr.Hill and passed with Mr.Zeigler and Mr.Shinn opposed.
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE - KETTLESON ROAD AREA ANNEXATION - 2ND READING
A letter was read from M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,which pre
sented an ordinance annexing the Kettleson Raod area.The Planning Commission has
declared that the area will have an insignificant impact on the environment.Also,
two additional property owners withinthe boundary of the proposed annexation area
have signed petitions in favor of the annexation.The present percentage favoring
annexation is now 85%.
The public hearing was,opened.
Roberta Naylor wanted to know about the fire insurance question;what about the
people connected to Mr.Ram's well that are not annexed into the city;and how the
city will get water and sewer service by the property that is not annexed.She
wanted to know if a non-conforming business could be continued if it were sold.
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Mr.McLanahan stated that the Arco Station headquarters is in Los Angeles and as
the notice of annexation appeared locally,they would have no way of knowing of the
annexation.He stated that the people inside the city limits will receive a
noticeable change on fire insurance rates,depending on the fire insurance company.
The people outside the city limits which may be located within so many feet of a
fire hydrant,will also notice some relief on insurance premiums.Mr.Ramrn has
requested that he lease the well and water system from the city until water and
sewer are established in the area by the city.The city will probably be taking
over his system in the near future.He stated that a non-conforming use in a zone
will be allowed after annexation.If the business is discontinued for more than 12
months it cannot be restarted but will have to conform to the requirements of the
existing zone.If the business remains in operation,a change of ownership is
permissible.
Mr.McLanahan stated that when the city takes over Mr.Ramrn's water system all
users will be charged city rates according to existing ordinances.
The public response was closed.
Mr.Hill stated that the city is allowing non-resident people to dominate the
annexation process.
Mr.Skaug moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
The ordinance providing for the annexation of certain territory to the City of
Moses Lake,Washington,and incorporating the same within the corporate limits
thereof,providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness and zoning of C-4,
Commercial,and P,Public was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed with Mr.Hill opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT J>%0.,
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Developent Director,which stated that
the City of Moses Lake has been invited to submit a final application for a Com
munity Development Block Grant amounting to $1.66 million which will be programmed
over a three year period and will be used in the Mid-Peninsula Area Neighborhood
Revitalization and Housing Rehabilitation Project.
Mr.Bech explained the project to the Council.
The public hearing was opened.
Leone Reiman,lives in the Peninsula,wanted to know if there is a guideline sent
out by HUD to follow for these grants on home renewal,sewers,etc.Mr.Bech
stated that they did not.
The public response was closed.
Mr.Bech explained that HUD does not set down the limitations the city has to
follow in allowing for grants or loans to various households.The City Council
will set the limits and basic requirements.These loans are for the basic living
conditions of the interior of the house.
Mr.Shinn wanted to know how this program would be administered.Mr.Bech ex
plained that he will present a final draft at the next Council meeting that will
lay out the goals in the housing assistance plan and how the money will be spent on
the street renovation.
Mr.Barney moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by MrTZiegler,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Bech stated that no action is required on this project at this time.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -FIFTH &FIG LID -1ST READING
y M.G.McLanahan,Acting Public Works Director,stated that the Council had requested
that they look into some parking alternatives in the vicinity of the Ripple Tavern.
He went over the three alternatives for the Council.
Joe Gavinski,City Attorney,stated that the proposal to situate the parking in
such a way that cars back over the sidewalk lays the city open to a law suit if
someone is injured by a car backing out.
The Council discussed the various alterantives which could alleviate this problem.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the straight in parking plan be adopted and eliminate the
sidewalk behind the parking spaces,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.
Skaug and Mr.Swanson opposed.
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V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS - 2ND READING
A letter was read from Dave Perrault,Police Chief,which presented an ordinance
establishing standards on burglar alarm systems.
Chief Perrault went over the changes in the ordinance for the Council and reported
on the number of false alarms received in a 12 month period.
Mr.Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -HANNEMAN PROPERTIES -2ND READING
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which presented
an ordinance for a zone change from Agriculture to R-l,Single Family Residential,
for 16 acres of land east of and fronting on Divsion Street between Belmont Avenue
and Inglewood.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code
entitled Zoning was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed uanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
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VII.REFERRALS FROR COMMISSIONS -•"''n-•'r 'n --•t
REQUEST ON PARK AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A letter was read from the Park and Recreation Commission which requested that the
Council accept or reject the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.If the Council
chooses to reject the plan,the Commission requests further direction.
Mr.Ziegler stated that when the Council adopted a resolution of intent to adopt
the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan he and Mr.Shinn had some reservations
about it.He and Mr.Shinn attended the Commission's meeting and discussed the
Plan with them about a month ago.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan be rejected,
seconded by Mr.Shinn.
Mr.Skaug moved that this be tabled until a study session can be held,seconded by
Mr.Barney and failed with Mr.Hill,Mr.Ziegler,and Mr.Shinn opposed.
Mr.Hill stated that he would like to reject the plan at this time as the Council
has not had any input into it.He would like to have a study session on the Plan
and present the Commission with the Council's in-put.
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Mr.Swanson stated that he would also like to have a study session on this Plan
with the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and he would not like to see it
rejected.
Mr.Shinn felt additional items should be included in this Comprehensive Plan
before it is adopted.
Mr.Shinn moved that the motion be amended to state that a study session be set to
discuss this plan,seconded by Mr.Ziegler.
Mr.Barney felt that the plan should not be rejected but that a study session
should be set.
Cecil Lee,Park and Recreation Director,stated that he felt the Commission was not
aware that the 2 Councilmen present at the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
meeting were representing the entire Council.
The motion failed with Mr.Skaug,Mr.Barney,and Mr.Swanson opposed.
A study session was set for May 29 at 8 p.m.
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ,
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A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which presented
an ordinance changing the zone from Agriculture to Public on land located west of
Highway 17 at its intersection with 1-90.This rezone is to facilitate the con
struction of the proposed Grant County 5 Fire Station to be relocated from its
present site at Main and Schnierla.
Mr.Skaug stated that this location is at a busy intersection and perhaps it is in
the wrong place.
The Council discussed the possible problems of this proposed zone change if Grant
County No.5 locates in another area and the possible problems with the proposed
intersection.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of Chapter 18 of the Moses Lake City Code
entitled Zoning was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - VFW HALL //VV
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request by the VFW for the
expansion of their facility located at 424 Burress.This proposed expansion would
cost more than 50%of the present value of the building.Therefore,the entire
building will have to be brought up to code.-'There is adequate?parking facilities
available.
Ralph Rowedder,Treasurer of VFW,stated that entire expansion is not strictly for
the lounge,it is for meeting rooms.The renters of the building and the church
that meets every Sunday also need addtional space.The Bingo crowd is also getting
larger and needs more room.The lounge will be for members only and their guests.
Mr.Hill moved that the conditional use permit be granted,seconded by Mr.Barney,
and passed unanimously.
VARIANCE - COLUMBIA BASIN CENTER SHORT PLAT - LOT VI
A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
Strand Diversified has submitted a short plat replatting Lot VI of the Columbia
Basin Center Plat.This plat will enable Strand Diversified to divide the lot into
two portions.The reason for the variance request is that the back lot will not
front on city right-of-way.The Planning Commission recommended that this variance
be granted as the lot will have access to a dedicated 30 foot utility and access
easement.
Mr.Shinn moved that the variance be granted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
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,SHORT PLAT VARIANCE - GRANT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.5
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^r A letter was read from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,which stated that
the State Department of Natural Resources is requesting a variance of the short
plat regulations for their proposed subdivision.The reason for the variance
request is that the plat,which contains one lot,has an area of 3.79 acres.The
maximum acreage allowed in a short plat is 3 acres.The second reason for request
ing this variance is that this is the extent of the DNR property west of Highway
Mr.Barney moved that the variance be granted,seconded by Mr.Shinn.
Mr.Hill wanted to know about utility easements.Mr.McLanahan stated that this
area is part of the proposed LID which will be presented at the next meeting.He
stated that if Grant County #5 does not locate on this site after it is platted,
there is no bond to guarantee access.
Mr.Erickson from Boundary Engineering,representing Grant County 5,stated that it
was his understanding that the access come across the north end of the property and
they have secured the crossing permits from the irrigation district.
Mr.Shinn moved that this be tabled until Grant County 5 chooses a site,seconded
by Mr.Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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A letter was read from Robert W.Gazewood,Finance Director,which stated that the
banking services agreement with Peoples National Bank terminates on June 30,1979.
This will conclude a three year contractual period.Staff is requesting authori
zation to call for bids.
Mr.Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids,seconded by Mr.Skaug,
and passed unanimously.
0 LEASE -POLICE/JUSTICE COURT FACILITY
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented the changes
proposed by the county for the lease of the Police/Justice Court Facility.
Mr.Swanson moved that the City Manager be authorized to offer a redrafted lease,
as outlined on the memorandum to the Council,to the County for signature and if it
rejected to move other city staff into the vacant space,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and
passed unanimously.
/oLARSON ANNEXATION
tf<r A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented additional
information regarding the proposed annexation of the Larson housing area and
recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to advise the agencies that
originally expressed an interest in annexation that the city has completed the
additional review and study of the proposed annexation.
Mr.Van Doran from BBCC stated that the college would be in favor of annexation.
He stated that they have some questions on security and fire protection.He stated
that the city is also moving to master plan the campus and it may involve the
abandonment of some interior street right-of-ways.
Mr.Ziegler moved that Mr.Zenor be authorized to inform the original agencies
requesting annexation that the city has completed the additional review and study,"**"
seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:7 May 22,1979
REQUEST TO AMEND MINUTES OF APRIL 10,1979 -PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO RUD
Joe Gavinski,City Attorney,stated that Mr.Black's development was approved by
the Council as a PUD.The minutes do not reflect the fact it was presented to
Council as a Planned Unit Development under the Residential Unit Development
ordinance of the city.He is requesting that the minutes reflect that intent of
Council.
Mr.Zeigler moved that the minutes be amended so as to evidence the Council's
intent in approving Dr.Black's development as an RUD based on the following
facts:The area in which Dr.Black's proposed development is contained is zoned R-
3;R-3 zones allow for professional offices and clinics as permitted uses;R-3
zones also allow for RUD's.Therefore,because Dr.Black's proposed development is
contained in an area which is zoned R-3,which allows for professional offices and
clinics and RUD's,an RUD involving professional offices and clinics can properly
be developed on Dr.Black's property,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
There was some discussion on a possible Airport Master Plan using 701 funds.
X.CITY MANAGER REPROTS AND COMENTS
COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORT
For information only.
PROGRESS REPORT -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,gave a presentation on the progress of
the Comprehensive Plan.He mentioned that 701 funds were being applied for to help
with this Plan.He stated that out of 237 people who attended the public workshops
on the Plan,51 have volunteered to be on a Task Force which will meet once a month
until the final goals and objectives have been formulated.The first meeting of
the Task Force will be on Tuesday,\June 5,and he urged the Council to attend.The
county planner will be present to discuss the outlying area around the city and the
various department heads will also be present to discuss their departments and
their capacity to serve the population of the city.
COST RECAP -POLICE/JUSTICE COURT FACILITY
For information only.
REPORT ON INFORMAL QUOTES/BLINDS FOR POLICE/JUSTICE COURT FACILITY
For information only.
AWC CONVENTION
R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the AWC Convention will be on June 12 -
15,1979.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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