1978 06 132712
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION June 13,1978
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Barry Ziegler,Bob Hill,Steve Shinn,Kent Jones,Jim Barney,
Eric Skaug,and Don Swanson
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 23,1978 be approved as
submitted,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
REGULAR BILLS AMOUNT
GENERAL $20,966.28
STREET 5,231.62
ARTERIAL STREET 288.64
WATER/SEWER 9,594.23
SANITATION 23,248.97
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 130,831.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7,144.31
LID #41 29.97
TOTAL $197,335.61
Mr.Skaug moved that the bills be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,
and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to
Pacific Northwest Bell.Warrants 5194 to 5308 were approved for payment.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Shinn moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Request to Sell and Display Fireworks -Lions Club /03<^
2.Request to Sell Fireworks -Eagles Lodge and Payless Store /03^
3.Proclamation -Burglary Prevention Month -Proclamation was read in its entirety
proclaiming the month of June 1978 as Burglary Prevention Month
4.Resolution - Setting Public Hearing Date - Alley Vacation - July 11 /O •/7
5.Resolution -Accepting Quit Claim Deed -Assembly Of God Church /OVO
6. Acceptance of Work - Larson Metering //0>C?
7.Acceptance of Work -Reservoir #4 Transmission Main //(?0>
seconded by Mr. Skaug and passed with Mr. Ziegler abstaining as he felt no fireworks
were safe.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
None
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IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM
The public hearing was opened.
M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,went over the Six Year Street
Plan for the Council.
There were no comments from the public,so the public response was closed.
There was some discussion by the Council on the Six Year Street Plan.
Mr.Skaug moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Hill,and
passed unanimously.
Mr.Shinn moved that the Six Year Street Program be approved with the following
changes:
1.Division Street to 1-90 be moved to #11
2.Penn Street be moved to #14
and staff to bring back a resolution to accept the Six Year Street Program,
seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION -PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL -DIMENSION 400 PHONE SYSTEM
Sam Forney, representing Pacific Northwest Bell, went over the time schedule for
the new system and stated that it would be completely installed by June 22.
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #37 -SECOND READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented the final assessment roll of LID #39 for improvements on Crestmont
Drive.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of
Local Improvement District No. 37 which has been created and established for the
purpose of constructing and installing sewer mains connecting to existing facili
ties on Gibby Road and on Marina Drive in the City of Moses Lake as provided by
Ordinance No.835 and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several
lots, tracts,parcels of land and other property shown on said roll was read
by title only.
Mr.Shinn moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #39 -SECOND READING
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
presented the final assessment roll of LID #37
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of
Local Improvement District No. 39 which has been created and established for the
purpose of grading, graveling, constructing, and installing curbs, sidewalks, sewer
side laterals,asphalt concrete pavement and storm drainage in the Montlake area
on Crestmont Drive adjacent to Lots 22 through 31 of Montlake Addition #2 and
Lots 21 through 23 of the proposed Montlake Addition #3 in the City of Moses
Lake as provided by Ordinance No. 839 and levying and assessing the amount thereof
against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property shown on
said roll was read by title only.
Mr. Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE -FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -LID #40 -SECOND READING ///)£>
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
presented the assessment roll of LID #40.
The ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of
Local Improvement District No. 40 which has been created and established for the
purpose of grading, graveling, construction of curbs, asphaltic concrete pavement
and storm drainage on Tamarack Lane and Gaylord Place in the City of Moses Lake
as provided by Ordinance No. 840 and levying and assessing the amount thereof
against the several lots, tracts,parcels of land and other property shown on
said roll was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Shinn, and passed with Mr.Ziegler abstaining.
ORDINANCE -SALE OF BONDS -CONSOLIDATED LID #31,ET AL, -FIRST READING
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A letter was read from Jean C. Burton,Assistant Finance Director,which presented
an ordinance establishing Consolidated LID #31 and the sale of bonds.
The ordinance establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District No.31 et al
and Consolidated Local Improvement Fund,District No.31 et al;and fixing the
amount,form,date,interest rate,maturity and denominations of the Consolidated
Local Improvement District No.31 et al bonds and directing the issuance and
sale thereof to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation of Seattle,Washington
was read by title only.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -MEMBERSHIP ON ADVISORY COMMISSIONS -FIRST READING (^jqq
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,was read which presented an ordinance
prohibiting membership on advisory commissions by elected city officials.
Mr.Hill felt that a new ordinance should be drafted instead of amending the
existing ordinance and that it should include boards and commissions whose members
are appointed by the City Manager.
Mr.Hill moved that the ordinance be tabled for further study,seconded by Mr.
Ziegler, and passed unanimously.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -WATER METERS,RINGS AND COVERS,AND FITTINGS
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
requested permission to advertise for bids for water meters,meter rings and covers,
and meter fittings.
Mr.McLanahan went over the reasons for the bid specifications on the meters.
He stated that meters are usually purchased from two companies,Hershey and
Badger.
Mr. Ziegler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.
Jones,and passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -TENNIS COURTS
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
requested permission to call for bids for the development of two tennis courts
at McCosh Park to replace those being vacated because of the construction of
the Police building.
Mr.McLanahan stated that these tennis court would be placed adjacent to the
existing tennis courts and would also be lighted.
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Mr.Shinn felt that it would be more economical to have four courts put in at
this time and have the lighting put in at a later date.
Mr. Shinn moved that permission be granted for staff to call for bids for the
tennis courts as presented with an alternate for four tennis courts with no
lighting.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the costs of the two proposals.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Skaug moved that the request to call for bids be tabled, seconded by Mr.
Shinn,and passed unanimously.
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KETTLESON ROAD/HIGHWAY 17 ACCESS
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director, was read which
stated that the owners of the property located in the northwest quadrant in the
vicinity of the intersection of Highway 17 and 1-90 are concerned about the best
method of developing right-of-ways to serve their property.Grant County Fire
District #5 is proposing to relocate their fire station and equipment on property
owned by the Department of Natural Resources. Mr.Wiser's land is north of the
proposed fire station location.They have elected to extend Kettleson Road to
the west of the existing intersection of Highway 17 and the intersection of
Kettleson Road to the east.
A letter from Viola Michel,Lorene Cambell,R. L. Wiser, and Grant County Fire
District No. 5 was read which stated that they were in favor of the proposed
access.
Mr.McLanahan went over the proposed access for the Council.
Mr. Skaug moved that the concept be approved,seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed
unanimously.
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
ORDINANCE -AMENDING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech, Community Development Director, was read which presented
an ordinance updating the Environmental Regulations to conform with SEPA.
Mr.Bech went over the changes to the ordinance for the Council.
There was considerable discussion by the Council on the possibility of reimbursing
the city for the required publications.
The ordinance amending Section 14.04.120 of Chapter 14 entitled Environmental
Regulations of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Mr. Shinn, and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST -MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,was read which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended that the Central School property,
containing 5.74 acres,be zoned from Public to C-l,General Commercial.
Mr.Skaug stated that he objected to the C-l zoning because there is no parking
requirements in that zone.
Mr. Jones also objected to the C-l zoning.
Mr.Ziegler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved but changing
the zone from Public to C-2,and June 27 be set as the date for a public hearing,
seconded by Mr. Skaug.
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Mr. Swanson felt that C-2, as a heavy industrial zone, would not be appropriate
next to an R-3 zone with no buffer zone.
Mr.Jones moved that the ordinance be tabled,seconded by Mr.Shinn and failed
with Mr.Jones,Mr.Swanson,and Mr.Shinn in favor and Mr. Hill, Mr.Ziegler,
Mr.Skaug,and Mr.Barney opposed.
The motion to change the zone to C-l instead of C-2 and set June 27, 1978 as
the date for a public hearing passed with Mr. Jones, Mr. Swanson, and Mr. Shinn
opposed.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE -ACCESSORY USES -FIRST READING
A letter from Stan Bech, Community Development Director, was read which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended the ordinance clarifying the setback
requirements for detached accessory buildings be approved.
The ordinance amending Title 18 of the Moses Lake City Code entitled Zoning Code
by changing Sections 18.06.020 and 18.15.020 was read by title only.
Mr.Barney moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -MONTLAKE ADDITION #6
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A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director, was read which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended that the Montlake Addition #6 Preliminary
Plat be approved.The plat consists of 46 lots and will include the completion
and full improvement of Belmont Avenue from Crestmont to Division Street with
the normal requirements for water and sewer.
Mr. Hill moved that the Montlake Addition #6 Preliminary Plat be approved with
the following stipulations:
1. Fire hydrants shall be installed at Belmont Avenue and Belair Drive, Belmont
Avenue and Karol Court,and Marilyn Place and Linda Lane.
2. Lots 16, 17, 22, 40, 41, 42, and 43 need to have the front yard setback lines
shown on the plat in order to meet the 65 foot minimum width requirement.
seconded by Mr.Skaug,and passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY PLAT -PIONEER PROFESSIONAL CENTER
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A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director, was read which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended that the Pioneer Professional Center
Preliminary Plat be approved.This plat is located on the northwest corner of
Sharon Avenue and Pioneer Way and consists of 11 lots. All lots will be served
by city water and sewer. This property contains two zones, with all lots fronting
on Pioneer Way being zoned C-4, Tourist Commercial, and all the remaining lots
being zoned R-3.The Planning Commission denied Mr.Earl's request for a variance
for the deletion of sidewalks on Hunter Place.
Ken Earl,developer,stated that each lot would have off-street parking and he
felt sidewalks on Hunter Place would be an unnecessary expense.
It was the consensus of the Council that the plat be considered at the meeting
on June 20.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT -PENN PLAZA
A letter from Stan Bech,Community Development Director,was read which stated
that the Planning Commission recommended that the Penn Plaza Preliminary Plat
be approved.This plat consists of one lot that will include the re-plat of
Lot #7 of the Columbia Basin Center Plat,which is a portion of the existing
Penn Plaza development.This property is zoned C-2,Limited Commercial,which
will permit the development of a restaurant which is proposed to be constructed
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southeast of the existing K-Mart store. This plat will require the extension of
city water and sewer facilities to the north limit of the property.Prior to
approval of the final plat a sidewalk must be constructed along Stratford Road
to the northerly limit of the plat.
Mr. Shinn moved that this plat be considered at the meeting on June 20, seconded
by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
U REQUEST TO EXTEND WATER SERVICE -PORT OF MOSES LAKE
1 A letter from M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
stated that the Port District of Moses Lake is requesting the extension of a water
main to serve industrial property two miles east of the city limits in Farm Unit
79 of Block 41. This property is located on the north side of Wheeler Road across
from the U & I Sugar Plant.The Port District has agreed to install,at their
expense,an 8"water main and requests the city to participate in the over-sizing
for the installation of a 12"water main to serve the industrial area located
along Wheeler Road.
There was some discussion by Council on the possibility of reimbursement for
the extension of this water line and Mr.McLanahan stated there was no possibility
of a grant being received for 100%of the cost of the city participation in the
oversizing.
Mr.Hill moved that staff be authorized to draw engineering plans for a 12" water
line to be extended,seconded by Mr.Ziegler,and passed with Mr.Shinn opposed.
?)FACILITIES PLAN - GRANT INCREASEf
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A letter from Jerry Fay, Acting City Manager, was read which stated that the
second phase of the Sewer System Evaluation Survey portion of the facilities
plan has been completed.The Department of Ecology has requested the submission
of a request for authorization to proceed with Phase III,the SSES Report Prepara
tion.
Mr.Ziegler moved that authorization be granted for Phase III of the facilities
plan and that the contract with STR be amended,seconded by Mr.Barney,and
passed unanimously.
RING ROAD PROJECT -CONSULTANT SELECTION
A letter from Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager, was read which requested authorization
to negotiate a scope of work and a contract with URS,who was selected to conduct
the preliminary engineering report for Ring Road.
Mr. Jones moved that permission be granted to hire URS as a consultant for the
Ring Road project, seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -SIGNING AUTHORIZATION FOR ACTING CITY MANAGER -GRANTS
A letter from M. G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,was read which
requested authorization for Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager, to apply for grant
funds from the Department of Commerce.
The resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to sign and submit on behalf
of the City of Moses Lake forms requesting grants to be matched by current revenues ^_^
from the Department of Commerce was read by title only.]
Mr.Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Shinn, and passed
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:June 13,1978
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT ON FUNDING AND DISTRICTS
Cecil Lee, Park and Recreation Director, gave a presentation on funding and
districts.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
A letter from Russ Beeman,Fire Chief, was read which stated that height limita
tions have been built into the zoning ordinance for the basic reason of keeping
fire protection requirements to a minimum.The Washington State Rating Bureau
states that ladder companies shall be required when there are five buildings of
three or more stories and aerial ladders or elevated platform shall be required
where there are five buildings of four or more stories in height. The letter
stated that increasing or deleting the height requirements would put the city
in a position of needing to purchase a ladder truck in the near future.This
would not only be of great expense,but there are no facilities for housing the
equipment.The letter also stated that cities with no height limitations on
buildings either had ladder equipment or had a mutual aid program where ladder
equipment was available.
Don Beckley stated that he disagreed with the information in Mr.Beeman's letter.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT ON BASE METERING
Mr.M.G.McLanahan,Assistant Public Works Director,gave a report on the base
metering project.
Jerry Fay,Acting City Manager,distributed copies of the Annual Report which
will be discussed at the next meeting.
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER
Mayor Swanson announced that at the executive meeting held at 7 p.m. this evening
the Council voted to offer the job of City Manager to R.Douglas Zenor,Assistant
City Manager of Longview,Washington.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Donald E.Swanson,Mayor
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