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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025 10 28MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 28, 2025 TOWNHALL - Summary report of notes and discussions were received and filed as a consent agenda item on November 12. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 7:04 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 Girl Scout Audrey Bellamy led the Flag Salute. Recognition of Moses Lake Girl Scouts - Mayor Swartz and the City Council recognized the Moses Lake Girl Scouts Audrey Bellamy, Beatrix Owens, and Amelia Donaldson in honor of International Day of the Girl for their activities and contributions to the community. 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 Native American Heritage Month Proclamation - Mayor Swartz proclaimed November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month and November 28, 2025, as Native American Heritage Day. Karen Condon and Jerimiah Erickson of the Confederated Tribes accepted the proclamation, shared history of tribal groups, Chief Moses, territories, and their government structure. Veteran’s Day Proclamation - Mayor Swartz recognized military veteran city employees in attendance of all service branches and expressed gratitude for their service. City Manager Rob Karlinsey accepted the proclamation on behalf of all Veterans. PUBLIC HEARING #1 Comprehensive Plan Docket Amendment Acting Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey presented the 2025 comprehensive plan docket amendments to UGA utilities as well as former sleep center land use and zoning. Mayor Swartz opened the hearing at 7:26 p.m. Dominique Benham shared his desire to change the zoning and land use at the former sleep center to move his landscape business to a larger area. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m. Council discussed zoning impacts, conditional use, non-conforming uses, and future streets plan. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. Document Ref: TZYKG-7BHFF-VJXV2-BCZAG Page 1 of 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – October 28, 2025 pg. 2 CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. City Council Meeting Minutes Dated May 13, 20, and 27, 2025. b. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 171976 – 172160 - $1,151,815.25 Payroll Checks: 10-10-2025 PR #67156-67171 - $8,685.44 Electronic Payments: 10-10-2025 Direct Deposit - $727,965.71 Total expenditure required and budgeted: $1,888,466.40 c. 2026 State Legislative Agenda d. item removed from consent agenda for Council discussion e. Human Services Grant Funding Policy Resolution 4026 f. Department of Commerce Comp Plan Update Grant Approval Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented less item (d), second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (d) MLSD School Resource Officer (SRO) Interlocal Agreement Council Member Lombardi received clarification from Police Chief Dave Sands on the school district funding 100% of costs for SRO positions during the school year and the City covering costs during school breaks when they are on patrol shifts or using paid leave. Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the MLSD School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #3 Water Reservoir 10 Sizing City Manager Rob Karlinsey advised that Council direction is needed to determine growth projection and irrigation policies for two pending Development Agreements. City Engineer Richard Law provided a slide deck showing elements for sizing considerations, average daily use scenarios and costs for four diameter options. Council discussed projects under construction, planned developments, and potential developments. Discussion was paused for staff to calculate a new option presented after agenda item (5). Action taken: Mayor Swartz moved to pursue original option (4) a 50-foot diameter tank for 4,500 residential units with a 50/50 irrigation split, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 6 – 1, Council Member Myers opposed. #4 Intent to Annex WA Dept of Natural Resources Land Acting Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey presented the Department of Natural Resources' intent to annex parcel 170614000, 20 acres of land located on Valley Road directly north of Cascade Park. Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to proceed with the annexation process, accepting the geographic boundaries as proposed, requires that the property assume all of the city indebtedness, and that the annexed area land use designation will be Medium Density Residential consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. Document Ref: TZYKG-7BHFF-VJXV2-BCZAG Page 2 of 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – October 28, 2025 pg. 3 Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to extend the meeting at 10:00 p.m. for 30 minutes, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #5 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Funding Recommendations PRCS Director Doug Coutts presented the 2026 lodging tax recommendations totaling $779,612. LTAC members also proposed to have $320,388 moved to the 15% LTAC Capital Fund. City Manager Rob Karlinsey asked to have funding agreements require the city’s sponsorship be displayed during the events. Council discussed current funding requests, last year’s funding, and asked staff to refer back revised funding recommendations of $40,000 for event support, $200,000 for Surf and Slide operations, and $75,000 for Moses Lake Irrigation District water quality with additional information from the applicant to the LTAC for review and resubmission to Council. Council Member Lombardi abstained. STAFF REPORTS Fire Department Feasibility Study Consultant Selection Fire Chief Art Perillo reported that Burke was selected after interviewing two final companies to conduct the fire department feasibility study. Kickoff meeting is scheduled for November 10 and is expected to have an overall cost under the $75,000 budget. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Lombardi provided updates on recent activities for Port of Moses Lake, including Municipal Airport equipment use interlocal agreement and water resources. Council Member Martinez thanked Grant County Commissioner Rob Jones for the tour of the Water Treatment Facility in Richland. Mayor Swartz also attended the Treatment Facility tour in Richland. Council Members attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet/Meeting to hear about opportunities for new businesses, and several also attended the Youth Dynamics Charity Auction. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Swartz called an Executive Session from 10:20 p.m. to 10:40 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 10:40 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: TZYKG-7BHFF-VJXV2-BCZAG Page 3 of 3 REF. NUMBER TZYKG-7BHFF-VJXV2-BCZAG DOCUMENT COMPLETED BY ALL PARTIES ON 28 JAN 2026 21:38:42 UTC SIGNER TIMESTAMP SIGNATURE MAYOR DUSTIN SWARTZ EMAIL DSWARTZ@CITYOFML.COM SENT 28 JAN 2026 16:47:54 VIEWED 28 JAN 2026 16:52:56 SIGNED 28 JAN 2026 16:53:49 IP ADDRESS 104.193.239.74 LOCATION MOSES LAKE, UNITED STATES RECIPIENT VERIFICATION EMAIL VERIFIED 28 JAN 2026 16:52:56 DEBBIE BURKE EMAILDBURKE@CITYOFML.COM SENT 28 JAN 2026 16:47:54 VIEWED 28 JAN 2026 21:36:47 SIGNED 28 JAN 2026 21:38:42 IP ADDRESS 63.135.54.162 LOCATION MOSES LAKE, UNITED STATES RECIPIENT VERIFICATION EMAIL VERIFIED 28 JAN 2026 21:36:47 Signed with PandaDoc PAGE 1 OF 1