HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2025 09 23MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 23,2025
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
Interim Fire Administrator Mike Ganz led the Flag Salute.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by
Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0.
PRESENTATIONS
New Fire Chief Announcement
City Manager Rob Karlinsey administered the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Arthur Perillo. Chief
Perillo was pinned by his mentor, retired Las Vegas, NV Captain Don Earl.
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Mayor Swartz read the proclamation declaring October 5 through 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention
Week. The proclamation emphasized the importance of fire safety, particularly with the presence
of lithium-ion batteries in household devices.
Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Swartz read the proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage
Month. Latino Civic Alliance Representative Stevan Garcia was present to receive the
proclamation.
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION
Municipal Airport Maintenance - Jeremy Davis, Moses Lake, Vice Chair of the Moses Lake
Municipal Airport, shared a success story about volunteers from the Washington Pilots
Association who helped seal cracks in the airport's taxiways and runways.
CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a. Claims and Payroll
b. Surplus Sleep Center Units Resolution 4024
c. Surplus Pallet Shelters Resolution 4025
d. Set 2026 Property Tax/Budget Public Hearings
e. Sodium Hypochlorite Services
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Action taken: Council Member Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0.
NEW BUSINESS
#2 2027 Pioneer Way Resurfacing
Public Works staff announced that the city received a $2.1 million grant to repave
Pioneer Way from Clover Drive to Broadway extended. The project will include milling
and filling the drive lanes, upgrading ADA push buttons, and improving bus stops.
Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the 2027 Pioneer Way Resurfacing
as presented, second by Council Member Meyers. The motion carried 7– 0.
#3 Purchase Bearcat Armored Vehicle
Police Chief Dave Sands presented the need for a new Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle for
the tactical response team. The proposed vehicle would be 20 years newer, built on a
civilian chassis, and equipped with a 360° camera system for safer operations. Funding
options will be presented during the 2026 Budget.
STAFF REPORTS
Stormwater Maintenance Report
Street and Storm Water Manager Brad Mitchell reported that the team removed 260 tons of
material from storm drains, completed numerous inspections, and they have developed public
educational and outreach programs as required under the NPDES permit.
Capital Improvement Plans Follow-Up
City Manager Rob Karlinsey thanked the Council for their participation in the Capital
Improvement Plan meeting held on September 16. The plans will be brought back for approval
on October 7.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Acting Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey shared that there will be additional
changes to the utility elements and policies related to development in the urban growth area in
the comprehensive plan amendments to be presented at the next meeting.
Transportation Sales Tax Levy
City Manager Rob Karlinsey announced that the 2/10 (.02%) percent sales tax for transportation
improvements will expire in 2027 and would like to present renewal by voters next year.
Special Event Analytics
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Doug Coutts presented attendance data from
Brews & Tunes, Spring Fest, and Red, White, & Boom special events.
Chip Seal and Restriping Project
City Manager Rob Karlinsey updated Council that the chip seal and restriping projects are
progressing according to plans.
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Watering Exemption for School District
Public Works Director Brian Baltzell announced that the school district requested an extension
for their watering exemption, which expires on October 1. The Council agreed to draft an
ordinance change to extend the exemption.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Myers advised that Grant Transit Authority has added an additional route in
Moses Lake.
Council Member Martinez shared transportation needs from the Ad Hoc Homeless Committee
meeting and reported that Sila’s grand opening of operations was today.
Council Member Fancher said the Grant County Economic Development Committee is prepping
for the LEAD event.
Council Member Lombardi highlighted the progress at Port of Moses Lake Port and local
business.
Mayor Swartz mentioned that he and Deputy Mayor Madewell attended the Baptist Church BBQ
that was held in honor of the Moses Lake First Responders.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 8:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. to discuss potential
litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with no action to follow.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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