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STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
PRESENTATION
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION – reduced to 3-minutes each
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Advocate for Recovery Resources – Cody Moore, Wenatchee, shared his journey from
homelessness to mentor at Oxford House. He highlighted valuable resources available in
Wenatchee and the numerous lives saved through Narcan and CPR training.
SUMMARY REPORTS
st Quarter Financial Report
Finance Director Madeline Prentice provided an analysis of actual revenue and expenses
from 2021 to 2025 year to date March. The quarter ended under budget by 21.6%, with
expenses also under budget by 2.8%. There are typical variances tied to timing of property
tax and intergovernmental revenues, incomplete capital projects, and position vacancies.
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CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a. Electronic Transfer: N/A
Checks: 169731 - 170032 - $2,766,062.28
Payroll Checks: 04-25-2025 PR, #66661 - 66680 - $10,041.18
(Ck. 66659 - 66660 - Voided)
Electronic Payments: 04-25-2025 Direct Deposit - $677,669.23
b. Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No. 28 Fog Solutions LLC
c. SR-17 at Stratford Rd Consultant Amendment
d. Accept Seal Coat Project 2024
e. Approve Publicly Owned Treatment Works Discharge Request
f. Vacant Lot Purchase and Sale Agreement and Parcel Boundary Line Adjustment
g. Downtown Moses Lake Association License Agreement
h. Vorobey and Korneychuk Infrastructure Deferral Covenant
Action taken: Council Member Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 6 – 0.
NEW BUSINESS
#2 Draft Regulation for Dispensing Narcan on City Property
City Attorney Katherine Kenison draft regulations for public distribution and dispensing
of Narcan on city property. Council and staff discussed liabilities of dispensing vs.
administering, license agreements, and definition of drugs. Council provided guidance to
staff for research needed prior to presenting a new draft on June 24.
#3 Luta & Virginia Street Covenant Payment Arrangements
Staff proposed offering payment plans to the property owners with terms of up to 10
years at a fixed interest rate of the prime interest rate plus 0% to be paid annually,
monthly, or quarterly. The prime interest rate used will be the rate on the day the property
owner executes the payment plan contract with the City.
Residents Scott Cottrill, Rebecca Mabius, Michael Reilly, and Bob Schram commented
to Council on how this affects them and requested better notices to buyers on future
covenants.
Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the payment arrangements as
discussed for Luta & Virginia Street Covenants as presented, second by Council Member
Fancher. The motion carried 6 – 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Fire Service Recognition by Samaritan Hospital – Fire Administrator Mike Ganz shared a
special recognition for the paramedic crew that saved a child's life by transporting them
to Spokane during severe weather conditions.
Wastewater System Development Charge Reduction – Staff advised Council that they are
drafting options to be presented at the next meeting for consideration of an exemption to
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charges for fire water meters that supply water to above ground and underground tanks
dedicated to fire suppression.
Downtown Chip Seal and Restripe Project – Staff will conduct a public meeting on May
20 to gather input from the community for downtown street work planned for this year.
Informational Session for Council Candidates – City Manager Rob Karlinsey requested
input from Council on holding an informational meeting for residents that have filed for
Council positions on the ballot this November.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Council Member Martinez shared her admiration of the extra efforts made by the paramedic
crew.
Council Member Lombardi reported on airport crack seal, Port of Moses Lake work with the
FAA and their needing a new fire station, crop management, ground breaking for new the
Animal Shelter, and state budget bond issues pertaining to Moses Lake.
Mayor Swartz shared that the delegates for the Sister City Exchange have been selected and that
2026 will mark the 45th anniversary of relations with Yonezawa, Japan.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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