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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
April 08, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington.
Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Swartz, Deputy Mayor Madewell, Council Members Myers, Fancher, Skaug, and
Lombardi. Council Member Martinez attended remotely.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Skaug led the Council in Flag Salute.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Deputy Mayor Madewell and Mayor Swartz requested Consent items (a) Claims and Payroll, and
(e) Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Twelve Benefit Corp be moved for discussion.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by
Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0.
PRESENTATION
Urban Water Efficiency Program
Columbia Basin Conservation District Planner Griffin Hansen presented a slide deck on Urban
Water Efficiency. They are providing free assessments to community members interested in
learning more about water conservation and identifying efficiency improvements on their
properties such as water pressure, species planting, and landscape adjustments.
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION
Tax Fraud Awareness Days of Action – Tony Edwards and Jose George Moreno from Spokane
Union Contractors expressed concern about contractor who pay workers in cash that leads to a
loss of several benefits. The Western State Regional Council of Carpenters will campaign
oppositions of tax fraud from April 12 to 18.
Addiction Recovery Services Update – Joseph Moriarty, Moses Lake, shared overdose-related
death statistics, followed by a story of a a person who triumphed in her treatment journey. In
anticipation of the Sleep Center's closure, he has outlined proposals to assist individuals in
relocating and finding suitable placements.
Sleep Center Closure – Debbie Doran-Martinez, on behalf of the Moses Lake Chamber’s Board
of Directors, presented a petition to see the sleep center closed signed by 349 business owners
and citizens and 64 signatures gathered online.
Homelessness Creates Health & Safety Issues – Alan Heroux and Robin Fote feel the
unsheltered situation has become a health and safety issue, which is hurting business and citizens
of Moses Lake.
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Stop Funding Homelessness – Dean Martinez, Moses Lake, expressed that he and a silent
majority in Moses Lake do not believe it is the city's responsibility to provide housing or services
that are beyond our financial means.
SUMMARY REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
Legislative Updates
Mayor Swartz reported on Well 29 funding allocation and a bill to rename Vantage Bridge.
America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
The city Administration and Museum Divisions are official partners with the State of
Washington Committee, collaborating with the Moses Lake Chamber and other local
organizations to plan community events to celebrate the patriotic benchmark for signing the
Declaration of Independence.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Update on Fatal Shooting
City Manager Rob Karlinsey acknowledged the Fire and Police Departments for their
commendable management of the fatal shooting incident on March 21. Chief Police Dave Sands
and Fire Administrator Mike Ganz provided summaries of response and status of event.
Collaborations with External and Internal Stakeholders
City Manager Rob Karlinsey reported that meetings will continue for as he has done during his
first two weeks with department heads, employees, and external stakeholders.
CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a. claims moved to discussion
b. DNR Forestland Agreement 93-107580
c. Accept Valley Road Landscaping Project GC2023-108
d. Accept Larson Rec Center Project E-284A
e. discharge permit moved to discussion
f. 6369 Farrer Way Moses Pointe Extraterritorial
g. 2295 Westshore Dr NE Extraterritorial Agreement
h. 2799 NE Westshore Dr Extraterritorial Agreement
i. 2309 NE Westshore Dr Extraterritorial Agreement
j. Yonezawa Intersection Project Amendment GC2022-081
k. Award Reservoir 5 Painting Project GC2025-245
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Consent agenda, as amended,
second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0.
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OTHER BUSINESS - CONSENT ITEMS (a) & (e)
Claims and Payroll
Deputy Mayor Madewell provided an overview of the funding allocated to homeless
services. Discussion followed regarding cost of mobile office unit and origin of money
from the state.
Electronic Transfer: N/A
Checks: 169368 - 169608 - $504,971.31
Payroll Checks: 03-28-2025 PR, #66631 - 66644 - $8,356.96
Electronic Payments: 03-28-2025 Direct Deposit - $651,315.24
Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve consent agenda (a), Claims and
Payroll as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7– 0.
Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Twelve Benefit Corp
This permit will allow Twelve Benefit Corporation to discharge to the City's Publicly
Owned Treatment Works (POTW) for five years prior to renewal.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Consent Agenda item (e)
Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Twelve Benefit Corp., second by Council Member Martinez.
The motion carried 6 – 0. Mayor Swartz was absent during the discussion and vote.
NEW BUSINESS
#2 Conservation District Funded Wastewater Connections
The City received a Grant from the Conservation District to allow six (6) connections to
the city owned pressure sewer force main to provide services on Westshore Drive.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Conservation District Funded
Wastewater Connections as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion
carried 7– 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Parks Concession Permit Update for Sponsorships
PRCS Director Doug Coutts shared that there are no specific policies in place regarding
sponsorship banners. Collaboration with Finance staff and the Council has led to a new fully
burdened rate of $110 for every five banners to be formally adopted on citywide fee schedule.
Police Awards
Chief Sands highlighted officer achievement awards issued at their department’s annual meeting.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Council Member Myers advised that the Grant Transit Authority Board Meeting on April 17 will
begin with a board retreat at 10 a.m. at CB Tech, followed by the board meeting at 2 p.m.
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Council Member Martinez reported on the Opioid Abatement Committee's discussions about
funds and program collaborations with Grant County. She attended the Public Safety Committee
Meeting where the recent shooting was discussed and expressed gratitude to the Fire and Police
Departments for their prompt response.
Council Member Skaug shared information on FBI statistics, he was impressed with case-solving
rates, and commended Fire and Police personnel for their unwavering dedication.
Council Member Lombardi provided updates on the Municipal Airport Commission addressing a
development-related property issue, that their annual cleanup was a success, that there has been a
rise in aircraft usage, questions arose for staff regarding chip seal, and during the Pors’s meeting
at Wanapum, it was observed that several Port Districts are using their own water systems.
Deputy Mayor Madewell participated in the Grant County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
meeting. The landfill is projected to reach capacity by 2023, and County Commissioners have
approved long-term disposal plans for dumpsites. The County was awarded a grant to hire two
staff for cleanup of county roads.
Mayor Swartz expressed gratitude for the public comments and appreciated everyone for voicing
their concerns. Council welcomes all viewpoints and are actively addressing homelessness
challenges while seeking viable solutions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from session from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. to discuss
Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 and potential litigation pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with no action to follow. Mayor Swartz extended the session three
times for total additional 75 minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
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Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST___________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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