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1979 09 11K ) 2898 CITY OF MOSES LAKE MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING September 11,1979 POLICE/COUNCIL FACILITY 8 p.m. Members Present:Steve Shinn,Don Swanson,Barry Ziegler,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,Bob Hill,and Kent Jones The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Swanson. Mr.Ziegler moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 28 be approved as sub mitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unaimously. APPROVAL OF BILLS REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT GENERAL $7,616.28 STREET 5,222.82 URBAN ARTERIAL 109,844.27 WATER/SEWER 10,035.77 SANITATION 19,313.12 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8,165.39 TOTAL $161,097.65 Mr.Hill moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.Warrants 8947 to 9013 were approved for payment. I.CITIZEN INPUT None II.CONSENT AGENDA Mr.Hill moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1.Approval of Subdivision Signs -Sage Heights /£>£€> 2.Request for Extension -Lake Plaza Preliminary Plat //*?(? 3.Resolution -Utility Easement -Dr.Ruby -accepted /D/3 4.Resolution -Authorization to build on unplatted property -Dart -approved //JUs-l seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS BACKHOE >->. . R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,stated that the city has received additional information on the bid for the backhoe and requested the Council authorize staff to bring back the bids at the next meeting. Mr.Skaug moved that this bid be considered at the next Council meeting,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unainimously. IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING -WESTLAKE AREA ANNEXATION - POPLAR SANDS The public hearing was opened. Soerf Dick Prieve,representing George Miller,requested that they be allowed to amend the north boundary by 20 feet as part of his house and pier are within the city and part is within the county.He would like the boundary changed so that he will 2899 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 September 11,1979 remain within the county.Mr.Prieve suggested that the wording of the ordinance be changed in the description to read as follows "thence continuing to the West boundary line along a line parallel to and a line 20 feet easterly of the east boundary of the Golden Acres Plat". There were no further comments,so the public response was closed. Mr.Shinn felt that the zoning areas should be defined.R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,felt that it should be reviewed by the city staff and a zoning plan recommended. Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimoulsy. Mr.Ziegler moved that this annexation request be sent to the Planning Commission for their recommendation on zoning areas,seconded by Mr.Jones. Mr.Jones wanted to know why the State Park is not being annexed also as it is surrounded by city property.Mr.Swanson stated that since the boundaries have been established on this annexation,the process would have to be started over again if the State Park is included. Mr.Hill felt that a letter should be sent from Mr.Miller on his request to be excluded from the annexation boundaries. The motion failed with Mr.Ziegler and Mr.Shinn in favor. 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 was read by title only. Mr.Skaug moved that the first reao/cflng of the ordinance be adopted and the zoning areas be defined and the boundaries amended before the second reading,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.f ' V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS I ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 17 -STREET LIGHTING - 2ND READING A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance dealing with street lights.This ordinance states that the developer is responsi ble for installing street light circuitry only. The ordinance amending Title 17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Subdivi sions by adding Section 17.28.050 entitled Street Lighting was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordnance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - LID #47 -FIFTH AVENUE - 2ND READING A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance establishing an LID on Fifth Avenue from Fig Street to Block Street. Mr.Zenor stated that there is approximately 71%in favor of this LID. Mrs.Rose Aeck stated that she is opposed to this LID because of the cost and the water drainage problem in the area.She stated that the Bureau is planning on r^ taking care of the problem eventually and she felt that the LID should wait until this is taken care of. M. wi .G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that the water problem ill be solved with the paving of the street,which will include storm drains. 2900 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 September 11,1979 The ordinance ordering the improvement of Fifth Avenue from Fig Street to Block Street by grading,graveling,constructing,and installing curbs,sidewalks,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in accordance with resolution #943 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.47;providing the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Im provement District bonds was read by title only. Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -IIP #48 -IR0NW00D DRIVE - 2ND READING /J/9AletterwasreadfromR.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance establishing LID 48 on Ironwood Drive. The ordinance ordering the improvement of Ironwood Drive from Plum Street to 350' south on the westerly side portion of Ironwood by grading,graveling,constructing and installing curbs,sewer side laterals,asphalt concrete paving and storm drain age in accordance with resolution #944 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.48;providing the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon property in said district payable by mode of "Payment by Bonds";and providing for the issuance for sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District bonds was read by title only. Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION - REQUESTING SPECIAL ELECTION - LARSON ANNEXATION*/OS-j- The resolution requesting a special election for the Larson annexation was tabled. Mr.Skaug presented a resolution of intent to proceed with the Larson annexation upon presentation of the necessary petitions and simultaneous execution of inter local governmental agreements. Mr.Skaug brought up several of the problems that concern the Council and felt that they should be resolved as soon as possible by appointing committees from the Council and city staff to meet with the petitioning parties and iron out the pro blems. Mr.Hill felt that the entire Council and up-coming Councilmen should be on the Committees and a firm boundary be established for the annexation. The resolution indicating intent to proceed with annexation of the former Larson Housing area upon presentation of necessary petition(s)and simultaneous execution of inter-local governmental agreements was read in its entirety. Mr.Ziegler moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously. Mr.Swanson stated that a meeting will be scheduled with the Port Commissioners to discuss the annexation of the Port and all Councilmen should make every effort to attend.Mr.Skaug and Mr.Ziegler were appointed to work with Mr.Zenor on the inter-local agreements. Mr.Hill moved that the recommendations presented by Mr.Skaug be given a vote of support seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed with Mr.Shinn abstaining. 2901 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 September 11,1979 VI.REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS SAGE BAY 1 AND 2 - GRAPE DRIVE CONSTRUCTION n\^\J Mr.Clint Berg,240 Manzanita,stated that he is requesting city participation in the construction of the connection of Grape Drive to Central as it is an 80 foot street,which is wider than is required for a residential street.He stated that this project would be over $5,000 and it would be necessary to follow the city procedures for bidding. Mr.Skaug moved that city staff help expedite these bid procedures,and call for bids,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed with Mr.Jones abstaining. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSION MOSES LAKE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the Planning Commission recommended that no changes or amendments be made to the present Moses Lake Shoreline Management Master Plan. Mr.Shinn stated that he had not seen the Shoreline Management Master Plan and could not vote to approve it at this time. Mr.Shinn moved that this be moved to the September 25 meeting and the problems addressed by the Planning Commission on the Westlake area be presented,and a copy of the Shoreline Management Master Plan be distributed to Council,seconded by Mr. Ziegler,and passed unanimously. VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION i RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING STEP II -FACILITIES PLAN7, y\(f~Mr.Shinn stated that he does not feel that the plan has not been adequately studied and he would not be willing to accept it at this time. Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that this plan was accepted by the Council but the DOE and EPA would not accept it as being approved in the minutes. They required that it be approved by resolution. The resolution accepting the Wastewater Facilities Plan for the City of Moses Lake dated January 1979 as prepared by STRAAM Engineers was read by title only. Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed. COMMENDATION y A letter was read from Ralph Evans from Kenosha,Wisconsin which commended Officer Russell for his help in dealing with a flat tire he had on Saturday morning, August 4. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS UTILIZATION OF PROPANE Mr.Hill requested that the Public Works Director look into the possiblity of using propane in city vehicles and report back by budget time. CITY VEHICLE USE Mr.Hill requested that a report on the city vehicle use be presented at the next meeting. n 2902 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:5 September 11,1979 WATER SUPPLIES Mr.Hill stated that he was concerned about the number of small pieces of property being annexed and the strain it places on the city water supplies.He requested that a report be made on the water supplies that are available now and in the future. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS MID-PENINSUAL AREA HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM A report was presented on the housing rehabilitation for the Peninsula area./OJ9 A study session was set for Tuesday,September 18,at 7:30 to discuss funding for this project. SOLID WASTE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT /Ojf A letter was read from R.Dougals Zenor,City Manager,which outlined the areas of concern the city staff feels should be discussed with the Grant County Commissioners on the Solid Waste Inter-Local Agreement. Mr.Shinn felt that there should be a representative from the Council should be present at the meeting between the County Commissioners and city staff. Mr.Zenor stated that a vehicle will be leaving City Hall at 7 p.m.on Thursday evening and any Councilman is willing to attend. ANNEXATION /06-J- A letter was read from five individuals which is requesting the annexation of all property on both sides of Fairchild Loop of Bitton Plat and Building 4305 on Arnold Drive. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST .aI'd E.Swanson,Mayor