HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2026 03 10MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
PRESENTATIONS
LKQ Corporation Ribbon Cutting Presentation
LKQ Plant Manager Justin Cleveland presented the Council with scissors to commemorate the
ribbon cutting ceremony of thier new 160 acre Automotive Recycling Plant in Moses Lake. Mr.
Cleveland announced this is LKQ’s largest plant in North America, would generate over 60 local
jobs, and act as a storefront for the public to purchase auto parts.
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Hansen Rd Overpass Replacement
opening
reception and gallery exhibit, six summer concerts, a photography contest, panel discussion, and
a six part speaker series running from May 16 to July 30. American flags will also be displayed
throughout downtown Moses Lake.
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a. City Council Meeting Minutes November 20 to December 29, 2025
removed from Agenda
OLD BUSINESS
#2 2026 Development Regulations Amendment Docket
Planning Manager Vivian Ramsey requested approval of the 2026 Development Regulations
Amendment Docket which directed future meetings to amend regulations, streamline
processes, and requested Council to not accept any site-specific amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan until the update is complete.
#3 Ice Rink Chiller Permanent Options
PRCS Director Doug Coutts presented options for repairing or replacing the existing Ice Rink
Chiller with a portion of the costs to be covered by insurance and consideration for the
remainder of the costs by applying for LTAC capital project funds. Staff recommended
Option B1 as the most responsible and effective choice for the City. Council agreed on
pursuing Option B1 and requested to set up an Emergency Meeting with the LTAC members
for a recommendation of spending capital funds.
#4 Armored Vehicle Purchase
Police Chief Sands requested authorization to purchase the Lenco BearCat to enhance safety
for officers and the public. The 2026 Budget includes 48% of funding from the Drug Seizure
Fund, 45% from the Tactical Response Team Fund, and 7% from the High Crimes, Low
Population/Violent Crimes Fund.
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NEW BUSINESS
Human Services Funding Recommendations
Assistant to the City Manager Liz Murillo-Busby reviewed the funding recommendations for
the available Human Services Grants totaling $92,000. Eleven organizations applied and the
following seven were recommended to receive funds: Senior Center $35,000, Boys and Girls
Club $20,000, PEACE $3,000, Restore City Church $3,000, Soup on Saturdays $3,000,
Habitat for Humanity $20,000, and Forward Operating Base Columbia $8,000.
Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the Human Services Funding as
presented, second by Council Member Davis. The motion carried 7– 0.
Boys and Girls Club – Kim Pope, Executive Director of the Columbia Basin Club voiced her
appreciation to the Council for approving the Human Services Funding.
Highlights were provided by Finance Director Madeline Prentice on the 2025 4th Quarter
Financial Report. Staff provided updates on the Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP), an America
250 Trivia Night at Moore Brewing on March 12, Farmers Market Lucky Finds at the
Fairgrounds, Brews and Tunes downtown on March 14, FSP Workshop at the Civic Center on
March 16, Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on March 17, and Laguna/Mae Valley
Neighborhood Public Meeting at Pillar Rock on March 18.
Update on the Port of Moses Lake and potential funding to finish the railroad and current testing
of hybrid aircraft. The Moses Lake Airport Commission is holding an Airport cleanup day on
April 11 and a potential Interlocal Agreement between the Irrigation District and the City. The
NCW Tech Alliance and Boeing is hosting a STEM night at Garden Heights Elementary School
on March 19. The Grant Transit Authority is hosting their Board retreat on March 19. Mayor
Swartz mentioned attending the Grant County Republican’s Lincoln Day Dinner.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST ____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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