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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025 06 10MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL June 10, 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 with audio remote access. Special notices for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, Martinez, and Myers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Skaug led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0. PRESENTATION Planning Commission Appointment Mayor Swartz announced the vacancy on the Planning Commission was solicited for volunteers and one application was received. Planning Commission Chair Nathan Nofziger and staff interviewed and recommend Cody Davis to fill the vacant position for the unexpired term due to end December 2028. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to affirm the appointment as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Memorial Car Show – Jeremy Resse, Moses Lake, shared the success of the 2nd Annual Brent Reese Memorial Car Show. The event raised $5,475 to the Team Gleason Foundation for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Public Library – Moses Lake residents Jennifer McCarthy, Emily Anderson, Sara Delacruz, Marissa Karins, and Charlene Cambell expressed support and importance of keeping library open as a community service. PUBLIC HEARING #1 6-year Transportation Improvement Program, Resolution 4012 CIP Manager Leigh Ramsey presented the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan projects for the period 2026 to 2031. This plan incorporates recommendations of the Planning Commission made on May 15. Projects are subject to the annual budgeting process and approval of Council. Mayor Swartz opened the hearing at 7:00 pm. There were no verbal or written comments and the hearing was closed. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Resolution 4012, as presented, second Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 1 of 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – June 10, 2025 pg. 2 by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7– 0. CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 170244 –170538 - $1,411,852.05 Payroll Checks: 05-23-2025 PR #66726-66782 - $20,242.98 Electronic Payments: 05-23-2025 Direct Deposit - $725,756.51 b. City of Warden Interim Police Chief Interlocal Agreement c. Fire Stand Alone Development Charge Ordinance 3069 Action taken: Council Member Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #3 Extra Territorial Agreement Policy Draft CIP Manager Leigh Ramsey presented an Extra Territorial Agreement policy for development in the urban growth area to Council on April 15 and May 20. Council requested the threshold be increased for new agreements needing Council approval. Staff will update draft for consideration of adoption in July. #4 Post Sleep Center Plan Community Feedback Housing & Grants Manager Liz Murillo-Busby included notes taken by staff from over 100 residents attending the Town Hall roundtable event held on June 3. The need for better coordination of services was emphasized. Council proposed a single coordinator of services to direct people to available resources and services either locally or regionally. A final plan will be presented for consideration of adoption on June 24. NEW BUSINESS #5 Fire Department Labor Agreement Human Resources Director Shannon Springer advised that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters includes wage adjustments of 2.8% COLA for 2025-2027, miscellaneous language clarifications, and is within budget. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to authorize agreement as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7– 0. #6 Award Ops Building 2 Re-Roof Project Staff are requesting to have the roof replaced due to poor material conditions. Five bids were received with Premier Roofing being the lowest bidder at $348,023 plus tax and fees. The total cost will be $381,381 which is under budget. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to authorize bid award as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7– 0. Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 2 of 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – June 10, 2025 pg. 3 STAFF REPORTS Narcan Regulations Council decided to narrow the scope of the Narcan policy to only include Narcan, excluding other drugs to avoid complexity and focus on the immediate need. An ordinance will be brought back for consideration with the narrowed scope and clear guidelines for Narcan distribution. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Martinez provided an update on the Opioid Abatement Council's progress, including potential provider contracts and implementing regional mapping of overdose incidents. Council Member Fancher reported there will be interview of candidates tomorrow for the Comprehensive Plan update. Council Member Skaug appreciated tonight’s comments on the library and would like to remind everyone to review their property tax statements for payment portion going to the library district. Council Member Lombardi shared updates on the Municipal Airport's budget planning as well as the Port of Moses Lake's progress with the Industrial Development District and their potential water sources. Mayor Swartz summarized the first of two full days for the Council’s retreat workshop with staff, highlighting discussions on budget priorities, the Sleep Center closure, and water issues. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to discuss potential and pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with no action to follow. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 3 of 3 REF. 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