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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025 08 26 02 Spec & Reg MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL August 26, 2025 STUDY SESSION Grant County Trends 2024 Dr. Patrick Jones from the Eastern Washington University’s Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis reviewed online data at www.grantcountytrends.org. Of the 140 indicators, Dr. Jones reviewed city numbers compared to state and county in several categories and noted the crimes are showing an all-time low. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:31 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, Fancher, Skaug, Martinez, and Myers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Madewell led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 7 – 0. PRESENTATION Grant County Economic Development Council Executive Director Brant Mayo provided an update on the challenges and progress in Grant County, including business recruitment, infrastructure development, and workforce initiatives. BMX World Champion Award Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Doug Coutts introduced Alli Kay Tatum after representing the United States and Moses Lake at the 2025 UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark and placing 50th in the world. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION – reduced to 3-minutes each North Dale Rd. – Jay Garrison, Moses Lake, requested consideration of a lower speed limit as a safety concern on North Dale Rd. City Manager Rob Karlinsey will follow up with the request. Planter Strips – Roland Hansen, Moses Lake, shared his concerns of pedestrian safety when parking in front of laundromat on Broadway if the grass area is replaced with gravel. Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 1 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – August 26, 2025 pg. 2 Library – Matt Pollock and Sarah Delacruz, Moses Lake, expressed their concerns related to Council’s discussion about raising rent and prohibiting dispensing Narcan. CONSENT AGENDA #1 a. City Council Meeting Minutes Dated April 8 & 22, 2025 b. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 170930 - 171388 - $2,697,787.57 Payroll Checks: 07-18-2025 PR, #66926 - 66974 - $31,149.10 Electronic Payments: 07-18-2025 Direct Deposit - $801,238.72 Payroll Checks: 08-01-2025 PR, #66975 - 67017 - $23,898.96 Electronic Payments: 08-01-2025 Direct Deposit - $782,858.77 Payroll Checks: 08-15-2025 PR, #67018 - 67058 - $23,215.80 Electronic Payments: 08-15-2025 Direct Deposit - $843,591.50 c. Fire Station 1 Sprinkler Pipe Emergency Repair Resolution 4018 d. Accept Firouzi Development's Lakeside Dr Improvements Resolution 4020 e. Accept Civil Improvements - Barrington Point 5 Phase 2 MP Resolution 4021 f. Terminate Luxury Restroom Trailer Industrial Discharge Permit g. Receive and File Airport State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 6 – 0. Council Member Fancher recused himself. OLD BUSINESS #2 Wastewater Rate Options Finance Director Madeline Prentice requested guidance on which of the four wastewater rate options they would like to move forward with for the 2026 budget year and beyond. Council requested a detailed impact analysis of the proposed wastewater rate changes on typical industrial users to help finalize the decision between options 3 and 4. NEW BUSINESS #3 Business License Amendment MLMC 5.04.090(F) Ordinance 3075 Recent changes have prompted staff to evaluate the local licensing requirements in order to streamline the process, encourage business growth, and comply with recent changes to RCW 35.90.080. Staff provided a revised draft of regulation changes at the meeting. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3075, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. #4 2025 Planning Commission Docket – First Presentation The 2025 Docket draft is being recommended by the Planning Commission. The Docket is a list of items for discussion of the Planning Commission to consider recommendation to amend the City's Unified Development Code and/or Comprehensive Plan. Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 2 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – August 26, 2025 pg. 3 #5 Non-Represented Salary Range Update Human Resources Director Shannon Springer described the recommended pay scale adjustments for a few identified positions. Recommended changes are based on comprehensive review of position responsibilities, market comparables, internal equity, and organizational needs. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Salary Range Update as presented, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 7 – 0. STAFF REPORTS Library Building Use Agreement City Manager Rob Karlinsey updated Council on the proposed rent increase will cover basic operating costs such as custodial services, supplies, and utilities. A building assessment for the true cost of operating the building to include a capital needs assessment. He has a meeting scheduled next week with Director Barabara Walters. 2nd Quarter Financial Report Finance Director Madeline Prentice provided an analysis of revenues and expenditures from 2021 to 2025 year to date through June. Overall, results for the first half of the year are as expected with typical variances tied to revenue receipts, position vacancies, and timing of expenses. The quarter ended slightly under budget in revenues at $54.18 million (49.1%), with expenses also under budget by 7.7% at $49.53 million (42.3% of budget). Street Expense Reallocation Public Works Director Brian Baltzell reported on the purchase of a sidewalk grinding machine for staff to repair areas that could cause a pedestrian trip or fall incident. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Martinez provided update on Opioid funding to Renew, Colville Tribes contact for art on the round abouts, Congressional Representative Newhouse meeting today, and Battle of the Badge fundraiser next Thursday. Council Member Lombardi reported on the Lodging Tax funding application process, municipal airport meeting, Port of Moses Lake new micro grid power resource, and plan for the new county jail to open in March 2026. Mayor Swartz also provided information on the Newhouse meeting, as well as the success of the County Fair, and his daughter’s second consecutive year for rabbit grand champion. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 8:28 p.m. to 8:43 p.m. to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with potential action to follow. Mayor Swartz reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 3 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – August 26, 2025 pg. 4 Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a separation agreement for Heather Kok, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR Page 4 of 4 REF. NUMBER EDNYL-R8CDG-2RFPC-VYZMR DOCUMENT COMPLETED BY ALL PARTIES ON 30 DEC 2025 17:41:45 UTC SIGNER TIMESTAMP SIGNATURE MAYOR DUSTIN SWARTZ EMAIL DSWARTZ@CITYOFML.COM PHONE +15099893322 SENT 30 DEC 2025 00:07:31 VIEWED 30 DEC 2025 00:07:51 SIGNED 30 DEC 2025 00:08:09 IP ADDRESS 104.193.239.74 LOCATION MOSES LAKE, UNITED STATES RECIPIENT VERIFICATION EMAIL VERIFIED 30 DEC 2025 00:07:51 DEBBIE BURKE EMAILDBURKE@CITYOFML.COM SENT 30 DEC 2025 00:07:31 VIEWED 30 DEC 2025 17:41:20 SIGNED 30 DEC 2025 17:41:45 IP ADDRESS 63.135.54.162 LOCATION MOSES LAKE, UNITED STATES RECIPIENT VERIFICATION EMAIL VERIFIED 30 DEC 2025 17:41:20 Signed with PandaDoc PAGE 1 OF 1