1979 10 232913
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR MEETING October 23,197Q
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 October 9 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unaimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $23,661.88
STREET 3,463.32
ARTERIAL STREET 59,941.05
WATER/SEWER 10,223.23
SANITATION 4,179.57
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 8,400.46
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 679.82
FIREMEN'S PENSION 593.50
LID #43 417.00
LID #46 142.37
LID #47 92.90
LID #48 96.55
TOTAL $111,891.65
Mr.Hill stated that he feels the city is over-expending on advertising and re
quested a report from the City Manager on the matter.
Mr.Barney moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded Mr.Hill,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 9255 to 9353 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
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Hugh Christi of Silver Wheels Freight Lines stated that he was having problems with
the curb cuts that were installed on Penn Street.He stated that there is no way
for him to get over the curb on the north and west sides of this building and he is
going to have problems getting his trucks in and out.
After some discussion the Council decided to meet at the Silver Wheels Freight
Lines at 9:30 a.m.on Wednesday,October 24 to check out the problem.Mr.M.G.
McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director will meet the Council there.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Hill moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Accept Design Report -Parker Horn Crossing lO /9
2.Resolution -Accept Utility Easement -Margaret Ehr /O/S
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
iThe public hearing was opened.
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,stated that the Hope Community Church is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a worship center and
church/school educational area within the church on a five acre tract of land which
is zoned R-l,Single Family Residential.It is surrounded on three sides by Agri
culture and the other side is R-l.He stated that sidewalks and curbing will be
required on the plat for this development as well as future participation in street
developments.
Larry Buckley,1840 S.Division,stated that he is not opposed to the church as it
is designed but he is concerned about the other part of the church property that is
not being considered at this time.He felt that the church has a definite possi
bility of growing and utilizing the remaining 15 acres of land which he felt would
be a detriment to the area.
There were no further comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr.Hill requested more information on the proposed school.Mr.Bech stated that
there is an elementary school being conducted now and will continue to be conducted
in the future.This school will be housed in the church building.
Mr.Shinn stated that there is 7800 square feet on the main floor,which will be
used for the church and offices,and 7800 square feet on the lower floor which will
be utilized by the school.
Mr.Shinn stated that the parking requirements are based on the church facility and
he wanted to know if it would require a larger parking area for the school.
Mr.Bech stated that there is adequate parking for both the church and school.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that the Council
was not aware of the fact that they would also be approving a school along with the
church.Chuck Edwards,Planning Commission Chairman,stated that the school was
discussed at the Planning Commission meeting as well as the possible traffic
problem.
Mr.Shinn wanted,to know if an Environmental Checklist had been prepared.Mr.Bech
stated that one has not been prepared but that it will be required before a build
ing permit is issued.
Mr.Hill moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Hill moved that this be tabled and that an Environmental Checklist be prepared,
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - WESTLAKE AREA ANNEXATION - POPLAR SANDS
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0 The public hearing was opened.
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented the ordi
nance for the annexation of the Poplar Sands property in the Westlake Area and
which incorporates the zoning plan for the area.
There were no comments,so the public response was closed.
Mr.Hill expressed concern about response time for the Fire Department to this area
and the effect on the water system of this annexation.
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M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that there is one addi
tional well in the area that the city is not using at this time and the new tank at
the end of the Peninsula has given better stabilization of pressure.He stated
that the city is working on a proposal for having the sewer cross the lake.He
stated that Chief Beeman was concerned about whether or not fire hydrants would be
installed as this area is developed.He stated that the response time is about 5
minutes from the Fire Station.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Jones,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 was read
by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -CAT CONTROL -2ND READING
A letter was read from Joseph Gavinski,City Attorney,which presented an ordinance
which permits the city to impound and dispose of cats.
The ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled
"Dogs"by adding a new section which permits the City of Moses Lake to accept cats
for impoundment and disposition was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1979 BUDGET -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND - 2ND
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A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which presented an ordinance
establishing a special revenue fund for the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
The ordinance establishing a special revenue fund as required under Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and conditions of the grant agreement
was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the second reading be adopted,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and
passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LEENHOUTS ANNEXATION - ZONING RECOMMENDATION
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,City Manager,which stated that the /°^o
Council had requested the Planning Commission recommend a zoning plan for the
annexation request of Dean and Wanda Leenhouts which is located south of Lasco Lane
along Highway 17.The Planning Commission recommended that the area be zoned R-2,
Single Family Duplex Residential.
Stan Bech,Community Development Director,explained the various county zones
surrounding this proposed annexation request.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - MONTLAKE ADDITION #8
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Fred Skinner Engineering has submitted the Montlake Addition #8 Preliminary Plat
for approval.This plat contains 5 acres and is located at the intersection of
Belair Drive and Division Street.
Mr.Jones moved that the Montlake Addition #8 Preliminary Plat be scheduled for
consideration at the meeting of November 13,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - GOALS AND POLICIES
A letter was read from R.Douglas Zenor,which presented the Community Development
Comprehensive Plan.This plan includes data inventory,goals and policies, and
land use maps.It is necessary for the goals and policies to be adopted before the
land use maps can be developed.
A study session was set for Tuesday,October 30 at 8 p.m.in the Council Chambers
to study the Comprehensive Plan.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ABANDONED BUILDINGS
Mr.Hill stated that he was concerned about the abandoned building across from R &
E Market and the one on the corner of Fourth and Alder.He felt that they should
be condemned and requested city staff check into the matter.
DUNCAN WELL
A letter was read from Stephen Shinn which stated that he felt that it is in the
best interest of the city to secure adequate water rights to meet its present and
future needs and as it is his duty to protect the citizens water rights and/or
monies expended for those sites his involvement in questionning and'requiring that
the water rights be valid prior to expending city funds is in the best interest of
the citizens of Moses Lake.
Robert Townsend,Public Works Director,stated that the city is meeting with DOE on
the Duncan well,for which a permit was denied,and other city wells.He also
stated that he would like to meet with George Maddox who is an expert in the ground
water strata of this area and discuss a number of the city wells and permits.
Mr.Shinn felt that the city staff should meet with Mr.Maddox as he formerly
worked with the DOE and he felt money should be set aside to study and secure all
the water rights that can legally be obtained by the city.
Mr.Ziegler moved that funds be set aside to study and secure all the water rights
that can legally be obtained by the city,seconded by Mr.Hill.
Mr.Skaug requested additional information on this matter.Mr.Townsend stated
that the city applied in February for a consolidation of well permits.He stated
that the deep wells are not in jeopardy but the wells classed as "certifcate wells"
are in question.He stated that it is a complex issue and Mr.Maddox could give us
some information and direction in this matter.
Mr.Shinn stated that the city has 30 days to appeal the decision of the DOE so
time is a factor in this matter.
The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
Mr.Ziegler stated that he would like city staff to see that the public address
system gets fixed properly and report back on November 13 on the progress.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
^Mr.Shinn requested Council permission for him to attend meetings setting up the
solid waste disposal contract and the governing board.
Mr.Hill moved that Mr.Shinn be appointed to^attend the meetings and be on the
committee,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passefd unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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