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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING -REGULAR SESSION June 14,1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Kent Jones,Jim Barney,Bill Moe,and Eric Skaug
Absent:Bob Hill and Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr. Jones moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 24,1977 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Barney,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $20,775.30
STREET 5,031.43
ARTERIAL STREET 9,044.42
FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE 7,642.99
CIVIC CENTER 1,680.00
WATER/SEWER 5,948.17
SANITATION 19,317.23
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 5,716.30
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,619.73
FIREMEN PENSION 10.63
LID #29 70.56
LID #31.22.07
LID #34 22.07
LID #36 1,431.31
LID #37 625.58
LID #38 508.11
LID #39 634.49
TOTAL $80,100.39
Mr. Moe moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Skaug,and
passed unanimously.Warrants 2390 to 2533 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.Acceptance of Work -Valley and Stratford Signals /'//7
2.Consideration of Bids -Water Meters //L?if
3.Resolution -Accepting Right-of-Way on Marina Drive /0 i0
4.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -LeRoy Johnson ZO/3
5.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Elmer Berryhill /O/S
6.Resolution -Accepting Right-of-Way on Peninsula Drive /0c/O
7.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Naomi Chadwell /O/3
8.Resolution -Accepting Utility Easement -Allie and Marie Abbs /O/sS
seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
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III.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -JOHN CROGAN -SECOND READING
A letter from Stan Bech, City Planner, was read which stated that the Planning
1 Commission recommended that the Zone Change Request of Mr.John Croghan to change
Battery Orchard Tract #47 from an agricultural zone to an R-l,Single Family
Residential Zone be approved. This property is located between Peninsula Drive
and Battery Road.
The public hearing was opened.
There being no comments, the public response was closed.
Mr. Skaug moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Mr. Barney, and
passed unanimously.
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 second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded
by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE -PARK ORCHARD TRACTS -SECOND READING
\\A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the accompanying comprehensive
re-zoning plan of Park Orchard Tracts.
The public hearing was opened.
Charles Edwards, 857 Vista Drive,Betty Dart, 616 West Village, and Harry Reiner,
513 Village,stated that they were opposed to the proposed zoning plan.
Ron Baker,Consultant Engineer for Mr.Earl Amick,stated that Mr.Amick has
requested the R-3 zone in this area.
Darrell Ries, P. 0.Box 610,stated that he would like to see this zone plan
approved.
There being no further comments,the public response was closed.
A letter from Leon M.Bodie of the Port District was received which explained the
air traffic pattern over the area.Pat Acres,City Attorney,stated that the letter
requested an avigation and hazard easement before any final action is taken.He
stated that the Council could not require anyone to enter into such an agreement
with the Port District before re-zoning and the fact that planes fly over this
area is not grounds for requiring an Environmental Impact Statement.
After some discussion, the Council asked for a clarification on whether the zone
change was for the entire area or just that portion requested by the property
owner.Mr.Waggener stated that the ordinance had been prepared on the recommenda
tion of the Planning Commission for the entire area.
Mr.Barney njoved that the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Swanson,Mr.
Barney and Mr.Swanson voted for and Mr.Jones,Mr.Skaug,and Mr.Moe were
opposed.The motion failed.
PUBLIC HEARING -BEAUMONT DRIVE L.I.D.#29
3 ...Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated that the Council now has to decide if
the final assessment roll is fair and equitable or if corrections or changes
need to be made.
The public hearing was opened.
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A letter from Lloyd Schmid was read which stated that he felt he did not owe the
amount assessed on his property.
Pat Acres,City Attorney,stated that the City was in no way responsible for the
problems Mr.Schmid had with the previous property owner and the finance company.
A letter from Ken Moos was read which stated that they would pay their LID
assessment under protest because they felt the work on the sidewalk was inferior.
|T j A letter from Dr.and Mrs.Ronald Covey,Mr.and Mrs.William R.Johnson,Mr.
i and Mrs.Robert A.Kaplan,Mr.and Mrs.Winston L.Okerlund,Mr.and Mrs.Jerry
jj,Thaut,and Mr.and Mrs.Richard Pearce was read which stated that they objected
to the height and abrupt road curb installed, as it did not conform with the rest
of the area.The Public Works Department and they agree that the roll curb does
not conform to any existing roll curbs in the city.The property owners request
the city to correct this error by reconstructing a new rolled curb or by providing
curb and sidewalk cuts for each property involved.
There being no further comments,the public response was closed.
Mr. Jones asked if the rolled curbs that Mr.Covey talked about were too high.
.Jerry Fay, Public Works Director, stated that he felt that the curbs as installed
are too abrupt but that they were in conformance with the Community Standards at
the time they were installed.
Mr.Barney suggested that the Council and Mr. Fay take a look at this area before
any decision is made.
Mr. Jones moved that Council table this public hearing and set a time to study this,
seconded by Mr.Barney,
Mr.Skaug wanted to know if this would change any assessments on this LID. Mr.
Fay stated that he felt the correction could be divorced from the LID if the
^—Council wished.
The motion passed with Mr.Swanson,Mr. Jones, and Mr.Barney voting for and Mr.
Moe and Mr.Skaug opposed.
Mr. Moe stated that he felt the Council should go on with the LID and if there
are any problems they could be resolved later.
PETITION -MONTLAKE ADDITION #3 L.I.D.
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which stated that a JO&3
petition had been received to improve Beaumont Street in Montlake Addition #3,
Belmont Street between Beaumont and Crestmont and Crestmont Street adjacent to
Lots 19 and 20 of Montlake Addition #3. This improvement would include grading,
graveling, constructing, and installing storm drainage, side lateral sewer
connections,curbs,sidewalks,and asphalt concrete pavement. The petition was
signed by over 95%of the property owners.
Mr.Jones pointed out that Robert Stewart owns all the lots but 1 and he was
concerned that the city might end up having to buy these lots for the LID
costs.
Mr.Skaug moved that staff be authorized to set a public hearing on July 26, 1977,
seconded by Mr. Barney,and passed with Mr.Jones opposed.
COMMUNICATION -ZONING PROTEST -JESSICA LONGSTON
})?bAletterfromJessicaLongstonwasreadwhichprotestedthebuildingofapartments
at the corner of Eastlake and Nelson Road.This is an informational item only.
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COMMUNICATION -REQUEST FOR EASEMENT -ROBERT HOLLOWAY
A letter from Chet Waggener,City Manager,was read which stated that Robert Holloway,
owner of the Taco Shop at 319 Fourth Avenue,had his property surveyed preliminary
to sale and found that the outside sunscreen encroaches upon city property.Mr.
Waggener recommended that an easement be granted allowing the encroachment so long
as this building exists on this site.
Mr.Moe moved that the request for an easement be approved with the stipulation
that the easement be granted allowing the encroachment so long as this building
exists on this site,seconded by Mr. Skaug,and passed unanimously.
IV.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
GAYLORD AND TAMARACK LID -SECOND READING
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which presented an ordinance
establishing Local Improvement District #40 for grading, graveling,construction of
curbs,asphaltic concrete pavement and storm drainage on Tamarack Lane and Gaylord
Place.
Mr.Jones wanted to know if the Planning Commission had done anything about
standardizing requirements for sidewalks.Stan Bech,City Planner,stated that
no discussions have yet been held by the Planning Commission.
Mr.Moe stated that he felt such requirements were necessary and he could not
see why sidewalks should not be required.
The ordinance ordering the improvement of Tamarack Lane and Gaylord Place by
grading, graveling,construction of curbs,asphaltic concrete pavement and storm
drainage in accordance with Resolution No. 817 of the City Council of the City of
Moses Lake,Washington;establishing Local Improvement District No.40 and providing
the method of assessment in said district;providing that payment for said improve
ment 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 improve
ment district warrants redeemable in cash and local improvement district funds
was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr.Jones,and passed with Mr.Skaug opposed because of the lack of sidewalks.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1977 BUDGET -FIRST READING
A letter from R.C.Bierma,Finance Director,was read which requested an amendment
to the 1977 Budget.
Chet Waggener,City Manager,stated that the revenue represented by this ordinance
was uncovered by the efforts of the Finance Director,Ron Bierma.
The ordinance amending the original 1977 Budget Ordinance No.795 to appropriate
unanticipated revenues collected for contingency needs,and to revise fund for
bike paths was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
V.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
\ORDINANCE -AMENDING MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION STREET WIDTHS - FIRST READING p ^
^"~. I i\0 A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning 1 j^
Commission recommended to the City Council that the ordinance amending Mobile
Home Park street widths be adopted.
The ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning Code
by changing the street widths required in Mobile Home Parks was read by title only.
Mr.Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -AMENDING SHORT PLAT PROCEDURES -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning /&<?/
Commission recommended to the City Council that the ordinance amending the short
plat section of the Subdivision Ordinance be adopted.This ordinance gives the
requirements for the proper dedications, acknowledgments, and signature blocks
which must be shown on all short plat documents.
The ordinance amending the Subdivision and Platting Ordinance of the City of Moses
Lake by changing Section 3.20.20.16 to include the following was read by title
only.
Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
ZONING RECOMMENDATION -PENHALLURICK ANNEXATION
A letter from Stan Bech,City Planner,was read which stated that the Planning
Commission recommended that the area proposed for annexation by Dr. Richard
Penhallurick be zoned C-2,Limited Commerical. This property is bordered by
Highway 17 on the north,Parker Horn on the south,and the city limits on the
west.
Mr.Barney moved that the Council accept the annexation request from Dr.Richard
Penhallurick and that it be considered at the meeting of June 21, 1977,seconded
by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
VI.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AGREEMENT WITH GRANT COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY //&&
Mr. Snelgrove from the Grant County Housing Authority stated that the Board of
Commissioners for the Housing Authority had determined that the bids received for
the installation of water meters will be rejected,and therefore,the agreement
will not be necessary.
He stated that the Housing Authority proposes to request that the City of Moses
Lake install the meters at the base.
SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,went over the six year street program for the ////
Council.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that Bicycle Paths should
have a higher priority than that established by the Planning Commission.
Mr.Jones moved that the projects be approved as listed numerically^under Project
with the exception that "Monroe Street/Sharon and Nelson"be added as #10,seconded
by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE -GAMBLING TAX
A letter from Chet Waggener,City Manager,was read which requested Council //0^y4?
direction in preparing an ordinance to tax gambling activities.
Mr.Waggener stated that the state issues the gambling licenses, the county decides
whether or not there will be gambling in an area, and the city can only decide
whether or not to tax gambling activites.
Mr.Swanson moved that the staff prepare an ordinance and bring it back for Council
consideration,seconded by Mr. Moe,and passed unanimously.
VII.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Mr.Skaug felt the Council should address the water and sewer problems on the //0?6?
Peninsula in the near future.
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VIII.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
WATER METER BIDS -GRANT COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY -PUBLIC WORKS
June 14,1977
Because the Housing Authority had decided to reject all submitted bids, this item
was withdrawn from the agenda.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT -1976 -FINANCE
Ron Bierma,Finance Director,presented the 1976 Annual Financial Report to the
Council.
WATER CONSERVATION MAIL OUT -FINANCE
Ron Bierma,Finance Director,presented to the Council a letter which, if approved
by Council,will be distributed to all water users in the City of Moses Lake.
The Council approved the letter.
PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATIONS
Chet Waggener,City Manager,stated that the City of Moses Lake had received an
allocation of $638,000 under the new Federal Public Works Grant. The application
must be submitted within 28 days,and a statement from the City Council is needed
on priorities.Allocations are made to cities based on percentage of unemployed
and total number unemployed.The projects have to be started within 90 days.
Mr.Waggener pointed out that only two of the projects submitted would qualify
under this amount of money.They are the Knolls Vista Interceptor and Reservoir #4,
Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,stated the Reservoir #4 project would derive
the most benefit the quickest. He stated that Reservoir #4 construction could
easily be started within the 90 day time limit.
There was some discussion by the Council on the problems in the Peninsula area
and in the Knolls Vista area which these projects would alleviate.
Mr. Fay stated that either Reservoir #4 or Knolls Vista Interceptor will be
constructed sometime in the next several year. The question before the Council now
is which one of these projects they want to use the allocation for.
Mr.Barney moved that the projects be prioritized as follows:1.Reservoir #4;
2.Knolls Vista Interceptor #2;3.Valley Road Construction;4.Central Drive
Storm Drain; seconded by Mr. Moe, and passed unanimously.
AWC CONVENTION
Chet Waggener,City Manager,reminded the Council of the AWC Convention next week
and wanted to know if anyone from the Council was going.He stated that he was
planning to attend.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Waggener represent the city at this
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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