1977 05 242547
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION May 24,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Kent Jones,Robert Hill,Jim Barney,Eric Skaug,
Bill Moe,and Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 17 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND $19,093.30
STREET FUND 4,378.80
ARTERIAL STREET FUND 6,183.13
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND 150.39
WATER/SEWER FUND 5,498.03
SANITATION FUND 3,418.99
1973 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND 2,157.93
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 927.90
LID #29 FUND 70.56
LID #36 FUND 12.61
TOTAL $41,891.64
Mr. Moe moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr. Jones,
and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the warrants
to Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 2289 to 2389 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Barney moved that the following items on the consent agenda be approved,
1.Ordinance -Gaylord and Tamarack LID -First Reading //OQ
2.Award of Contract -LID's No.31, 34, 36,and 38 /(?£fa J/O9///0&?//&?''
3.Call for Bids -Water Meters J/(jp if
4.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Grant County Housing Authority /O/js
5.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Eric Peterson /O/S
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNICATION -INSURANCE REPORT -ROGERS AND NORMAN
John Rogers of Rogers and Norman Insurance Co. reported on status of insurance'
market for municipalities and presented Jim Rogers who gave a report on
Councilmatic Directors and Officers Errors and Ommissions Coverage.
John Storbech gave a report on the valuation of the properties insured through
Rogers and Norman.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:2 May 24,1977
COMMUNICATION -GRANT COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH
Mr.Dale Yenney,Coordinator at the Grant County Mental Health,gave a report
concerning the residential training center for developmentally disabled adults.
He stated that the state had taken an option on property located on the corner
of Sybil Lane and Bemis Street.He stated that they were trying to inform the
neighboring residents of the proposed location of this training center and
that he hoped the media would publish this information.
The Council felt that a more direct approach should be considered in informing
the residents surrounding the proposed site.
\rj COMMUNICATION -REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE -JESSICA LONGSTON
Ml A letter from Julian Agranoff,Grant County Planning Director,was read which
stated that the South Hills Addition plat has several problems connected with
it.Among these problems is lack of legal access,no provision for water or
sewer service,several lots being too low for septic tank installation,lots
too small for the zoning classification,etc.On May 13,1977 a Default Judg
ment was signed giving Ms.Longston ninety days to comply with the Grant County
Platting and Subdivision Ordinance.
Ms.Longston stated that she had met with Peder Hemstead,Grant County Public
Works Director,at the site and then met with Bailey Young and signed an Earnest
Money Agreement for access for the crossing.She stated that she would only
want the water subject to having the plat approved.
Mr.Moe wanted to know if the city's water system could supply this plat without
depriving the city.Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that the line
there could easily handle the entire area even when it is fully developed.
Mr.Barney moved that the City Council give Ms.Longston permission to extend
the city water system on the condition that the Grant County Planning Commission
approves the South Hills Addition Plat,that the water plans have to be prepared
by a registered engineer,approved by the city and installation inspected and
certified by the registered engineer to the Department of Social and Health
Services,seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed unanimously.
IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
V.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -JOHN CROGHAN -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended to the City Council that the Zone Change Request of John
Croghan to change Battery Orchard Tract #47 from an agricultural zone to an
R-l,Single Family Residential Zone be approved.This property will be divided
into four lots of 15,000 square feet each to provide for septic tanks.
Mr.Jones wanted to know how sewer could be installed in the entire Peninsula
area.Jerry Fay, Public Works Director,stated that there is a plan for sewers
for the entire area but there is no way to force individuals to install it.
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.Johnson moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and a
public hearing be set for June 14 for the second reading, seconded by Mr. Jones,
and passed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:3 May 24,1977
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE -PARK ORCHARD TRACTS /90
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission had recommended that the City Council adopt the accompanying comprehen
sive re-zoning plan for Park Orchard Tracts between Grape Drive and Highway 17.
Mr. Bech showed the Council the zoning plan which the planning staff had drawn
up which consisted of R-l zoning in the interior of the area with R-2 and R-3
zoning surrounding it.The plan which was recommended by the Planning Commission
was with the R-3 zoning in the interior as was requested by the developer,Mr.
Amick.The R-3 zoning is surrounded by the R-2 zone.
Ron Baker,Consulting Engineer,stated that the original request from Mr.Amick
was for the re-zoning of approximately 45 acres north of the Vista Village
Residential Subdivision from Agriculture to R-3.
Mr. Moe wanted to know if Mr. Baker would be willing to work out something along
the lines of Plan 1. Mr.Baker stated that Mr.Amick is requesting the R-3
zone as shown in Plan 3 and that they had compromised on the traffic question
by not allowing access to Valley Road from the R-3 zone.
Mr.Skaug stated that there was quite a disparity between plans 1 and 3 and
perhaps it would best if a study session could be held between the Planning
Commission and the City Council.
Mr. Swanson stated that this developer owns the majority of the land and is
requesting R-3 and he felt the Council should proceed on this.He stated that
he would be willing to meet in a study session with the Planning Commission.
Mr.Hill stated that he felt the entire area should be looked at and he also
felt a joint meeting with the Planning Commission would be beneficial.
Mr. Moe also felt the entire area should be looked at but felt the first reading
of the ordinance should not be adopted at this time.
Mr.Jones agreed that the entire area should be studied before action is taken.
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.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted and that the
City Council hold a meeting with the Planning Commission and interested parties,
seconded by Mr.Johnson,and passed with Mr.Hill and Mr.Jones opposed as they
did not feel the first reading of the ordinance should be adopted at this time.
A meeting was set with the Planning Commission for June 2, 1977 at 8 p.m.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -MONTLAKE ADDITION #4
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A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended to the City Council that the Montlake Addition #4 Preliminary
Plat be approved.
Mr. Hill wanted to know about the $25,000 bond that Mr.Stewart is proposing in
place of paving, curbs, and sidewalks on Crestmont. Mr. Bech stated that after
approval of the preliminary plat the bond could be presented and a building permit
could be issued for any of the lots.The bond would be written for a maximum of
two years.
Mr.Skaug wanted to know if this amount was over the actual estimated cost for
the street improvements.Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that it was
150%of the estimated cost.
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Mr. Hill felt that the developer should complete the improvements at the time the
property is developed.
Mr.Bech stated that he thought Mr.Stewart wanted to go on an LID for these improve
ments but that he would still have to post his bond. At the time the LID was
completed,the bond would be released.
Mr.Moe wanted to know if this deviated from the subdivision ordinance.Mr.
Bech said that it did not.
Mr. Jones wanted to know if the city had the authority to put a two year time
limit on a bond. Mr.Waggener,City Manager, stated that he felt the city does
have that authority and that without a two year limit it could get to be a real
problem. He also felt that an LID would be inappropriate because the developer
is the one that is required to put in the improvements.
Pat Acres, City Attorney, stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Stewart cannot apply
for an LID.
M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,stated that Mr.Stewart had
proposed an LID on Montlake #4 and had been turned down.
Mr.Acres felt that Mr.Stewart should be informed by letter that an LID would
not be acceptable.
Mr.Waggener stated that the ordinance allows a developer to post a bond in lieu
of doing the working immediately but that it still holds him responsible for
doing it and must be done within two years.
Mr. Hill moved that the preliminary plat for Montlake Addition #4 be denied and that
the developer be required to install the minimum utility requirements.Motion
died for lack of a second.
Mr.Skaug moved that the Montlake Addition #4 Preliminary Plat be approved with
the following stipulations:
1.Extension of 8"water and sewer mains on Crestmont
2. A bond in the amount of $25,000 be posted for the paving, curbs, and sidewalks
on Crestmont
3.That Mr.Acres send a letter to Mr.Stewart stating that an LID would not be
acceptable for the minimum improvements on Crestmont
seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed with Mr. Hill opposed.
ANNEXATION REQUEST -DR.RICHARD PENHALLURICK
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the City Council,
at their meeting on Febuary 8, had instructed Dr. Penhallurick to contact other
property owners along East Broadway and Stratford Road who might be interested in
being included in his annexation request.After contacts with these property
owners,Dr.Penhallurick has decided not to annex his property on East Broadway
and is only requesting annexation of the land that is bordered by Highway 17 on
the north,Parker Horn on the south, and the city limits on the west.
Mr.Bech stated that the petition must be signed by 75% of the property owners.
Mr.Moe wanted to know what the land would be zoned if it was annexed.Mr.Bech
stated that if no zone was designated,it would automatically be zoned Agriculture.
Mr.Swanson moved that the annexation request be sent to the Planning Commission
and staff for their recommendations,seconded by Mr.Moe,and passed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:5 May 24,1977
SHORELINES MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning ''
Commission had held a public hearing on the Moses Lake Shoreline Management Master
Plan and no substantial changes were made.
Mr. Bech stated that the only change made was lowering the waiting period from
45 days to 30 days.
Mr. Hill moved that the Moses Lake Shorelines Management Master Plan be approved
with the change recommended by the Planning Commission,seconded by Mr.Jones,
and passed unanimously.
VI.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MIDWAY SCHOOL LEASE
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A letter from Cecil Lee, Park and Recreation Director,was read which stated that
the School District planned to sell Central School and that negotiations have been
conducted for lease of space at Midway School.The lease that has been drawn up
would provide for 10,521 square feet at Midway School at a rate of $2 per square
foot annually.
Mr.Lee pointed out that the lease has been changed under Section IV to read that
the city shall "perform all normal and usual maintenance services".He stated
that Central School has been appraised at $150,000 for the building and grounds.
Mr.Barney felt the city should look into purchasing Central School because if
Midway School was ever activated as a school,the Recreation Department would
have no where to go.Mr.Lee pointed out that Midway School is a superior
facility to Central.
Mr.Waggener,City Manager,stated that in discussing the possibility of building
a recreation facility the choice of a building site would be McCosh Park. He
suggested,as an alternative to purchasing Central School,that the Midway Lease
be a short term one and that a bond issue be considered for the building of an
adequate recreational facility at McCosh.
Mr. Hill moved that the lease of Midway School be approved,with the change that
was made on page 2 of the lease,and that a study session be set in early June
to discuss the problem of a permanent recreation facility,seconded by Mr. Johnson,
and passed unanimously.
SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM
//77AletterfromJerryFay,Public Works Director, was read which presented the 1978 -
1983 Six Year Street Program.
Mr. Fay pointed out that the Planning Commission had recommended that Peninsula
Drive be considered as a necessary project and that Bicycle Paths be placed as
26th on the priority list. He pointed out that the recommendation concerning
Bicycle Paths is in conflict with a survey of the citizens of Moses Lake who had
placed it as number 3 on the priority list.
Mr. Fay requested that the Council review the projects and come back with a priority
list so that the list can be forwarded to the state by July 1, 1977.
VII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ANNEXATION OF BASE
Mr.Moe stated that he felt the Council should discuss the possibility of /OS^
annexation with respect to Big Bend Community College and the Grant County
Housing Authority.He felt this annexation is not too far in the future and
that the Council should take time to discuss it with staff also.
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VIII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ARCHITECT DESIGN -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mr.Waggener,City Manager presented a diagram of the Councilroom as prepared by
the architects.The Council reviewed the diagram and had no changes to recommend.
y.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OUTLINE AND JOB DESCRIPTION
U Stan Bech,City Planner,informed the Council of the procedures that will be
followed in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan.He explained that there
would be a number of workshops,meetings,and study sessions to get the citizens
involved and for the citizens to make the recommendations for the future of
Moses Lake.He stated that the Planning Commission has set a study session
for June 2nd to study this plan.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
Stan Bech,City Planner,stated that the types of projects invited for final
applications under the Community Development Block Grant program last year
were mainly sanitary sewer projects and water projects.He stated that he
had received word that grants in the next year would give housing rehabilitation
projects priority.
He stated that a housing rehabilitation project would involve a housing study of
Moses Lake to identify homes in need of repair.Under the Community Development
Block Grant Program money would be made available to homeowners to bring their
homes up to code.
Mr. Barney wanted to know if the base housing would be eligible if the base was
annexed and Mr.Bech stated that it would.
COMMUNITY DAY
Ceteil Lee, Park and Recreation Director,stated that June 9 would be Community
Day and asked permission to open the pool to the public free of charge.Permission
was granted by the Council for the pool to be open free of charge.
LEGISLATION
Mr. Waggener,City Manager,informed the Council that the Senate version of the
pension proposals in House Bill 867, Pension Reform on Police and Fire Fighters
Pension System,would decrease benefits yet increase costs to the cities. He
felt that the pension system proposed is not adequate to satisfactorily recruit
and keep employees and provide the kind of a job a pension program is supposed
to do. He requested that the Council register their opposition to the proposals
being considered by the Senate and that any secretarial help in writing letters,
telegrams,mailgrams,etc.would be available to them.
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY -WASTE WATER PERMIT
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that Moses Lake had received a waste
water permit from the Department of Ecology which, among other things,regulated
the amount of effluents that could be discharged into the lake.He stated that
after initial reports by the consultants were received, the Department of Ecology
had decided to require a stricter effluent limitation for the City of Moses
Lake. He stated that a treatment plant to meet the stricter requirements would
cost from $8 million to $12 million.
He stated that the new waste water permit issued to the City of Moses Lake by the
Department of Ecology contains the stricter limitation on discharge of effluents.
He stated that under the original permit it would cost in the neighborhood of $5
million to improve the facility.
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Mr.Fay stated that in discussions with representatives from the Department of
Ecology it was suggested that the City of Moses Lake challenge the permit and
he is requesting Council permission to do so.He stated that the permit has
to be challenged by July 1, since that is when it is to go into effect.
Mr. Swanson moved that permission be granted for the permit to be challenged,
seconded by Mr. Moe, and passed unanimously.
POLICE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
//79Pat Acres,City Attorney, gave a thorough and complete report on the investigation
of the Police Department in regards to a portion of missing tape from the radio
log.His conclusion was that no individual member of the Moses Lake Police Depart
ment cut the tape in question.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk