1977 03 082506
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION March 8,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 P.M.
Members Present:Eric Skaug,Jim Barney,Kent Jones,Bill Moe,Don Swanson,Bob Hill,
and Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr.Johnson moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 22 be approved as submitted,
^j seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Mr.Barney moved that the payment to Rogers and Norman,Insurance,which was held over
from the last Council meeting be paid,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $6,695.96
STREET 663.92
ARTERIAL STREET 95.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 8,342.56
WATER/SEWER 3,134.79
SANITATION 22,940.82
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 683.26
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 918.30
FIREMEN PENSION AND RETIREMENT 750.00
L.I.D.#34 8.90
TOTAL $44,233.51
Mr.Johnson moved that the bills be paid,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed with
Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the warrants to Pacific Northwest
Bell.Warrants 1658 to 1749 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
Robert Wallenstien,chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee,//ySy
asked that the Council go on record in support of the continued Amtrak service in the
Basin.
Mr.Johnson moved that the City Council go on record in support of the contined
service of Amtrak and a letter be sent to the Inter-State Commerce Commission,
seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
II.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -REPLAT OF PARK ORCHARD TRACT #35 -PRELIMINARY PLAT
Stan Bech, City Planner, stated that this plat is located at the intersection of '
Grape Drive and Blanchet Avenue and is zoned R-l,Single Family Residential.He
stated that the cul de sac on lot 12 would have to be redesigned and that Blanchet
-.Avenue is the proposed location of Ring Road,which is why an 80 foot dedication
was requested.
*—Alex Law,226 North Crestview Drive,representing the Catholic Church,who own the
property known as the Confraternity Center,stated that they have no objection to
Ring Road being located in this area.
Ralph Allen,250 North Earl Road,stated that he felt the proposed Ring Road would
create problems if it was put in this area and felt other alternatives should be
considered.
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Sandy Allen,250 North Earl Road,stated that she was opposed to Ring Road in this
area.
Linda Morris,262 Earl Road,stated that she was opposed to it.
Donna Van Beek, 256 Earl Road, stated that she was opposed to it because of the
traffic noise and the loss of privacy.
C.Duane Van Beek, 256 Earl Road,stated that he did not like the idea of an 80 foot
arterial located on the rear of his property and he felt the City Council should
consider other alternatives for Ring Road.
Ron Baker,representing the owners of the property,stated that since this is a
possible location for Ring Road the extra 20 feet needed for dedication would be
held for that purpose in case Ring Road did go there at this point.He stated
that until Ring Road is developed that access to the plat will be via a temporary
access onto Grape Drive from Kevin Way.
There being no further comments from the audience,the public response was closed.
Mr. Jones wanted to know if Blanchet was a dedicated street. Mr. Bech stated that
it was.
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,pointed out that wherever Ring Road is located there
will be property backed up to it and that this is only a possible location for Ring
Road.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Hill moved that the Public Hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Moe,and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Moe moved that the preliminary plat of the Replat of Park Orchards Tract #35 be
approved with the following stipulations:
1.Dedication of a 60 foot right-of-way to serve the interior of the plat.This
will require curbs,sidewalks,and paving and installation of an 8 inch water
and sewer main.
2.Dedication of an 80 foot right-of-way on the south boundary of the plat.This
dedication will not have to be improved as 60 feet of it was dedicated on a
previous plat and the other 20 feet is being requested to allow for the possible
location of Ring Road.
seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE -1-90 OFF-RAMP TO PENINSULA -SLEMMER AND ELLIOTT
A letter from Eyler L.Elliott was read which requested the city check into the
possibility of an exit off of 1-90 on to the Peninsula.
A letter from Willem Slemmer was read which also requested a direct access from the
west off of 1-90.
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that he had talked to Mr.Rhoades of the State
Highway Department and he had stated that a proposal for an exit on Potato Hill Road
had been turned down recently because of lack of funds,interchange space,etc. He
indicated that this proposal would probably be'turned down also.
Mr.Slemmer stated that he felt an exit should be put in there and presented a
petition to the mayor.
Mr.Elliott stated that when the right-of-way for 1-90 was purchased he was promised
an exit from it, but none was put in. He stated that he had contacted the highway
engineer and he indicated that if anything was to be done it would have to be initiated
by the City of Moses Lake and preferably backed by petitions from the people affected.
He felt the city should look into this.
Mr. Johnson moved that staff be directed to investigate the possibility of an additional
off-ramp at Broadway and Interstate 90,with direct access from the West off of the
freeway,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed uanimously.
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IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -KNOLLS VISTA L.I.D.#36 -SECOND READING
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A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director, was read which stated that an ordinance
had been prepared for L.I.D.#36,Knolls Vista Street Resurfacing.
Mr. Fay stated that protests were running at 28%.
The ordinance ordering street improvements in the Knolls Vista area adjacent to Lot 1
of Knolls Vista #7 Addition; Lots 1 through 29 of Knolls Vista #12 Addition; Lots 1
through 82 of Knolls Vista #13 Addition; Lot 5 of Knolls Vista #11 Addition; and Lot #1,
Lots 7 through 12, and Lots 14 through 17 of Knolls Vista #15 Addition by resurfacing
with asphaltic concrete pavement, repairing concrete curbing and storm drainage in
accordance with Resolution No.796 of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washing
ton;establishing Local Improvement District No. 36 and 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 the mode of "Payment by Bonds";
and providing for the issuance and sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable
in cash and Local Improvement District Bonds was read by title only.
Mr. Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Johnson,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING GARBAGE ORDINANCE -SECOND READING
A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that the attached
ordinance had been prepared at the direction of the City Council to amend Chapter 5.2
of the City Code by authorizing city staff to make exceptions to compulsory garbage
collection.
The ordinance amending Chapter 5.2 of the Moses Lake City Code, entitled "Garbage
Collection"was read in its entirety.
Mr. Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Jones,and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE -SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY -LARRY ELLESTAD•/oyo
A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that the city had
received a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement from Larry A.and Sherrie L.
Ellestad to purchase Kolar Key Addition,Lot #2.
The resolution authorizing the sale of real estate to Larry A.and Sherrie L.Ellestad,
husband and wife was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution by adopted,seconded by Mr.Moe,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance providing for the conveyance of certain land of the City of Moses Lake
pursuant to resolution heretofore entered was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Moe and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE - SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - THOMAS ELLESTAD———-/pyg
A letter from Mr.Waggener,City Manager was read which stated that the city had
received a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement from Thomas A.and Maria J.
Ellestad to purchase Kolar Key Addition,Lot #4.
The resolution authorizing the sale of real estate to Thomas A.and Maria J.Ellestad,
husband and wife was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Moe,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance providing for the conveyance of certain land of the City of Moses Lake
pursuant to resolution heretofore entered was read by title only.
Mr.Hill moved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
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d(l RESOLUTION -ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY -DON WORLEY-BATTERY ORCHARD TRACTS 109 - 114JO1
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that the accompanying
resolution for utility installation was in conjunction with Marina Drive L.I.D. #30.
The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake from
Don and Byrdeen Worley was read by title only.
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Mr. Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY -DON WORLEY-BATTERY ORCHARD TRACTS 71-77
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that the accompanying
resolution for utility installation was in conjunction with Marina Drive L.I.D.#30.
The resolution accepting the conveyance of real estate to the City of Moses Lake from
Don and Brydeen Worley was read by title only.
Mr Johnson moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -MARINA DRIVE SEWER L.I.D.
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director was read which stated that the accompanying
resolution was to establish an L.I.D.on Marina Drive for installation of a sewer system,
connecting to existing sewer facilities at Marina Drive and Gibby Road.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention
to improve Marina Drive by constructing and installing a sanitary sewer system and
connecting to existing sewer facilities at Marina Drive and Gibby Road and to create
a Local Improvement District to assess the cost and expense of said improvement against
the properties within the Local Improvement District specially benefited thereby,and
notifying all persons who may desire to object to said improvement to appear and present-.
their objections at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on April 12,1977 fj
was read by title only.j
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Mr.Barney moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed
unanimously.
V.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VI.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS -FIRST READING
\0,-1yJ A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Mobile Home Subdivision
Ordinance.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The ordinance establishing regulations for the zone entitled MH,Mobile Home
Subdivision by adding Section 3.24.136 to Chapter 3.24 of the Moses Lake City Code
was read by title only.
Mr.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Jones,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -DEAN FORD -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council approve the zone change request on
Battery Orchard Tracts #52 and #55 and a portion of #54 from an agricultural zone
to an R-2,Single Family Duplex Zone.
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The ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Moses Lake City Code by changing the
official zoning map on the following described parcel of land was read by title
only.
Mr.Hill moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Barney,and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -MONTLAKE EAST ADDITION #6
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning //ex U>
Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Montlake East Addition #6
Preliminary Plat with the following stipulations:
1. A 60 foot dedication and full improvements of Wallace and Monroe Streets including
curbing,sidewalks,paving,and installation of water and sewer mains.
2. A 40 foot dedication on the south boundary of the plat to accommodate McDonald
Boulevard,which is the proposed location for Ring Road.This dedication will
require curbing,sidewalks,and paving.
Ron Baker,platting engineer,stated that the 40 foot dedication for McDonald Boulevard
poses set back problems for lots 1 and 20 and they would like to request a waiver of
the set back requirements on side yards from 25 feet to 20 feet.Also,that the paving
of McDonald Boulevard be waived, but that the curb elevations would be established at
this time.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was pointed out that this plat would
be considered on May 15.
Mr. Jones moved that the Montlake East Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be considered on
May 15,seconded by Mr. Johnson, and passed unanimously.
Mr.Swanson asked Mr. Bech to get clarification from the Planning Commission on their
feelings about the set back and paving of McDonald Boulevard.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -JONES TERRACE ADDITION
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning ''
Commission recommended to the City Council that the Jones Terrace Addition Preliminary
Plat be granted preliminary approval with the following stipulations:
1. A 30 foot right-of-way dedication for Keifer Drive along the easterly boundary
of the plat. This will require the installation of curbs and sidewalks, and grading
and graveling of the street.
2. A 30 foot right-of-way dedication for the extension of Plum Street along the
southerly boundary of the plat. This will require curbs, sidewalks, and paving.
3. A 10 foot utility easement for the sanitary sewer main on the south boundary of
the plat.
4.Water and sewer mains are existing and adequate to serve this subdivision.
5.The sewer main running parallel to Keifer Drive shall become the owners sewer
lateral.
Mr. Skaug stated that he felt the streets should be paved instead of just graded
and graveled.
Mr.Bech stated that half of Keifer Drive has already been graded and graveled and
that block conformity would only require the grading and graveling of the other half
of the street.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Mr.Skaug moved that the Jones Terrace Addition Preliminary Plat be approved with
the stipulations set forth by the Planning Commission with the addition of requiring
the paving of Keifer Drive,seconded by Mr.Barney.
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Mr.Bech pointed out that the developer is only required to grade and gravel Keifer
Drive.
Mr.Moe moved to table this item for one week,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed
unanimously.
VII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
\q CONNECTION TO CITY WATER AND SEWER - BOB SWEEN
ATV A letter from Ron Baker, Consulting Engineer, was read which stated that Bob Sween
would like permission to connect his proposed mobile home park,located south of
Highway 17 and adjacent to Airway Drive,to city water and sewer.
There was some discussion by Council and it was pointed out that there was adequate
water and sewer to serve this project.
Bob Anderson stated that the owners on Hillcrest are opposed to any type of city
facilities being installed in the area known as Hillcrest Acres.
Mr.Skaug stated that he would like to see a comprehensive plan of this area for
water and sewer. Mr. Fay stated that these plans have been coordinated and are
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Mr.Moe moved that the city allow Bob Sween to hook up to city water and sewer provided
city plans and conditions are met,seconded by Mr.Hill,and passed with Mr.Skaug
opposed.
VIII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
IX.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ANNUAL FINANCE REPORT I
||^Ron Bierma,Finance Director,presented the annual financial report for the city.*
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
y)Stan Bech,Community Development Director,gave the annual report for the Community
Development Department,and stated that the citys Community Development Block Grant
Application had not been funded.
PUBLIC WORKS GRANTS
Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, stated that the possibility of getting funds for
the proposed projects were almost non-existant.
VALLEY ROAD AND STRATFORD SIGNALS
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that the signals on Valley Road and
Stratford are flashing at this time because of a breakdown in the controller.
These lights are an obsolete model and would have to be sent to the factory for
repair which would take approximately two months.The new system will be ready
in about two months and it is proposed to leave the signals flashing until the
new ones are ready to be installed.
(V ANNEXATION OF BASE HOUSING ,—,
\Mr. Waggener, City Manager, stated that the Housing Authority has asked that the city
give some consideration of the cost involved in annexing the base housing. He
stated that he has asked the department directors to do some preliminary studies on
what kind of costs would be involved in giving service to this area.
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HOUSE BILL 10 AND HOUSE BILL 646
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that House Bill 10 relates to collective bargaining
agreements taking precedence over Civil Service Provisions;and House Bill 646 would
extend compulsory binding arbitration to police departments in cities with populations
below 15,000.
It was the decision of the Council to send a letter to the representatives of this
district indicating their objection to House Bill No.10 and House Bill No.646 and
to send a copy of the letter to the originators of the bills and copies to the
Association of Washington Cities.
CBD PARKING
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that Lyle Stewart,a consultant on the improvement
and possible increased parking in the downtown area,will meet with the City
Council on Wednesday,March 9,at 8 p.m.The businesses in the downtown area have
been invited to attend the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Don Swanson,Mayor
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R. C.Bierma,City Clerk