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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025 12 09MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 9, 2025 STUDY SESSION New Grant County Prosecutor Brandon Guernsey shared his background, priorities, and approach to collaboration with law enforcement and community partners. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Mayor Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center with audio remote access. Special notice 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, and Myers. Council Member Martinez was remote. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Madewell led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Council Member Lombardi requested Consent Agenda item (o) be moved to Old Business. Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0. PRESENTATION Deputy Mayor Madewell Recognition Council and staff expressed appreciation for Judy Madewell's service on Council and as Deputy Mayor, reflecting on her contributions, faith, and impact on the community. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Deputy Mayor Madewell Additional Recognition - Matt Paluch, Moses Lake, praised Judy for her service and presented her with a picture of the iconic lake fountain during sunset. PUBLIC HEARING #1 MLMC 15.405 (and 15.715) Amendment Ordinance 3087 Senior Planner Nathan Pate highlighted the proposed changes to allow drive through facilities and standards for minimum space of three vehicles on a conditional use permit. Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Citizens Derek Martinez, Daphnie Martinez, and Debbie Doran-Martinez shared their support of the drive through change. There was no further public testimony, and the hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3087 as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. Document Ref: CYFEE-R832D-8M2AD-ZX5GZ Page 1 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 9, 2025 pg. 2 CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. City Council Meeting Minutes Dated July 8, 2025 b. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 172457 – 172568 - $635,477.39 Payroll Checks: 11-21-2025 PR #67185-67198 - $2,371.73 Electronic Payments: 11-20-2025 Direct Deposit - $674,499.04 Total expenditure required and budgeted: $1,312,348.16 c. Water System Plan Resolution 4029 d. Council Agenda/Committee, Miscellaneous Housekeeping MLMC 1&2 Ord 3086 e. Fire Hydrant Authorization Amending MLMC 13.07 Ordinance 3088 f. Fire Hydrant Usage Rate Amending MLMC 13.12 Ordinance 3089 g. Mobile Outreach/Transportation Contract Old Business h. Award Dunes Wastewater Treatment Plant Stop Plate Repair i. Roth 457b Deferred Compensation Plan Update j. Accept Crouse St Water Main Easement k. Accept Crouse St Water Main Extension Project Resolution 4030 l. Accept SR17-Yonezawa Intersection Improvement Grant m. Perteet Consultant Agreement Extension n. Toole Design Consultant Agreement Extension o.moved to Old Business p. Federal Lobbyist Contract Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item o, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS Consent item (o). Library Building Agreement Amendment, Council Member Lombardi raised concerns in the agreement related to accountability, remedies, and representation. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Library Agreement Amendment, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 6 – 1, Council Member Lombardi opposed. #3 Limited Use Shallow Wells for Irrigation Ordinance 3079 Assistant Public Works Director Leigh Ramsey presented updates on limited use of shallow wells for irrigation that includes a provision for public and semi-public entities with large green spaces that benefit the public as discussed on November 12, as well as an added review of initial irrigation authorizations from shallow wells. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3079 as presented, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 7 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #4 Camping & Shopping Cart Amendment Ordinance 3090 Document Ref: CYFEE-R832D-8M2AD-ZX5GZ Page 2 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 9, 2025 pg. 3 Housing & Grants Manager Liz Murillo Busby reviewed amendments to Chapters 8.06 Shopping Carts, Chapters 9.18 Camping, Chapters 9.20 Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks in Downtown and Commercial Designated Areas, and Chapters 10.36 Impound of Abandoned, Unauthorized, and Junk Vehicles. Council discussed property owner responsibilities and potential City assistance for business and homeowners by authority of a new administrative policy. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3090 with an addition to Section 9.18.090(B)(3) for potential assistance at the City Manager’s discretion, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0. #5 Moses Point Extra Territorial Agreement (ETA) City Attorney Katherine Kenison summarized requirements for the ETA, that all contiguous and non-contiguous real property which receives water and/or sewer utility services from the City be subject to an agreement which affects the use of the real property served by the City utilities, restricts expansion of City utility services beyond those contracted for, and creates a covenant running with the land. Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to approve ETA as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6 – 0, Council Member Fancher recused himself from discussion and vote. #6 Paradise Pointe Extra Territorial Agreement City Attorney Katherine Kenison summarized the same requirement from the Moses Point ETA. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the ETA as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. #7 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution 4028 (Includes Water & Sewer Rates) Finance Director Madeline Prentice presented the recommended fee changes for all departments made during the budget process. The Fire Department is recommending adding a program to charge mitigation fees for the deployment of emergency and non- emergency services as discussed separately under Ordinance 3085. The fees presented in the ordinance are incorporated into the 2026 Fee Schedule. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Resolution 4028 as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. #8 Finance Director & Building Official Pay Scale Placements Human Resources Director Shannon Springer is recommending placement of the Finance Director to Pay Grade 26 following a market survey to evaluate the position’s compensation to be competitive. The Building Official’s position has taken on duties of the Fire Marshall functions following the reorganization of the Fire Department and staff are recommending moving the new position to Pay Grade 23. Action taken: Mayor Swartz moved to adopt the Pay Scale changes as presented, second by Document Ref: CYFEE-R832D-8M2AD-ZX5GZ Page 3 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – December 9, 2025 pg. 4 Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0. #9 Fire Services Mitigation Fees Ordinance 3085 Fire Chief Art Perillo proposed a cost recovery from insurance companies for expenses associated with responding to various emergency incidents. The reimbursable expenses align with standard practices used by other fire and emergency service agencies. Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to adopt Ordinance 3085 as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 6 – 1, Council Member Lombardi opposed. STAFF REPORTS Interim Community Development Director David Miller was introduced, highlights of Ag Parade provided, updates on the Ice Arena repair assessment, and Modular Vortex Round-About project. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council relayed concern over the monies in the Homeless account and where that money can be used, provided updates on the Port of Moses Lake release of their State Audit Report with no deficiencies, that Boeing has officially classified the Port of Moses Lake as a location, and announcement from Mayor Swartz not seeking re-election to the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: CYFEE-R832D-8M2AD-ZX5GZ Page 4 of 4 REF. 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