HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL 2026 0414 Council Agenda PacketMoses Lake City Council
Dustin Swartz, Mayor | Don Myers, Deputy Mayor | Mark Fancher, Council Member | Joel Graves, Council Member
David Skaug, Council Member | Victor Lombardi, Council Member | Jeremy Davis, Council Member
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Moses Lake Civic Center – 401 S. Balsam or remote access*
Regular Meeting Agenda
Call to Order – 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the Agenda
Presentation
Springfest Poster – Sean Sallis
Citizen’s Communications **
Public Hearing
#1 2025 Development Code Amendments Ordinance 3094 pg 4 Motion
Presented by Senior Planner Nathan Pate
Summary: Council to hear from public, review, and consider adoption
#2 Consent Agenda pg 79 Motion
All items listed below are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests specific items to be removed
from the Consent Agenda for discussion prior to the time Council votes on the motion to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
a.City Council Meeting Minutes – March 2026
b.Claims and Payroll
c.Mobile and Street Food Vendors Amendment Ordinance 3095
d.Northland Cable Franchise Transfer of Ownership Ordinance 3096
e.Marten Law Contract Amendment
f.Hearing Examiner Agreement
g.Surf N’ Slide Concession Agreement
h.LTAC Ice Arena Funding Recommendation
i.WTSA Fields for the Future Grant Application
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New Business
#3 Grant County Bridge Crossing Interlocal Agreement pg 198 Motion
Presented by City Attorney Katherine Kenison
Summary: Council to review and consider approval
Study Session
Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) (CG1)
•FSP Process Summary – City Manager Rob Karlinsey pg 204
•Statistically Valid Survey Report – Ian Stewart, Fulcrum Strategy Group pg 209
•FSP Guiding Principles – City Manager Rob Karlinsey pg 228
•Enhanced Program Scoring – Assistant City Manager/Technology and Support Services
Director James Richmond pg 231
•FSP Options and Direction – City Council, City Manager Rob Karlinsey, Finance Director
Madeline Prentice, and Jeff Pooley, Next Level Analytics
•Draft Voluntary Separation Incentive Policy – City Manager Rob Karlinsey pg 232
(Financial Sustainability Site) separate webpage from packet
Staff Reports
-State Auditor’s Office Audit Update - Finance Director Madeline Prentice
- Street and Utility Standards April 21 Study Session – Assistant Public Works Director Leigh Ramsey
-Community Clean Up April 25 – Building Official/Fire Marshal Christopher Horton
-Other
City Council Member Reports
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Information Item
-Upcoming Agenda Items pg 236
Adjournment
Future Council Meetings: Study Session: Street and Utility Standards Update April 21 at 6:00 p.m., Regular
Meeting April 28 at 6:30 p.m., and Council Retreat May 1-2 (all-day).
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
2025 Development Code Amendments Ordinance 3094
Department
Community Development
Presenter at the Meeting
Nathan Pate, Senior Planner
Packet Attachments (if any)
Ord ### 2025 Code Amendments - Grouping 2-3-4 omitting No. 38.
docx 31.84KB
Exhibit 1 2025 Code Amendment Groupings 2, 3 & 4.pdf 607.91KB
Exhibit 2 Code and Comp Plan Amendments - Commerce Comment
Letter.pdf 56.42KB
Exhibit 3 WDFW Comments - Code Amendments.pdf 238.45KB
Exhibit 4 2025 Code Amendments Final Docket with Annotations.pdf 151.02KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64399
Proceeding Type
Public Hearing
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3094 regarding 2025 Code Amendments – Docket Grouping No. 2-4, specifically, Docket Numbers 1-2, 5-10, 12-14, 16-29, 31-37 and 39–51.
Summary/Background
Overview
The City Council is being asked to hold a public hearing and adopt the Planning Commission recommended code amendments pursuant to the 2025 MLUDC Code Amendments Final
Docket –Groupings 2 through 4: Docket Numbers 1-2, 5-10, 12-14, 16-29, 31-37 and 39–51. Attached is the Final Docket with annotation on the action items for study. Docket No. 38 is
removed from this amendment and moved to a subcommittee for further study.
Each attachment is presented as edits to the City of Moses Lake Unified Development Code in “track changes” format (black text is original, new text is underlined and/or red/blue, and
text removed is strikethrough and/or red/blue). At the top is the referenced Docket Numbers with content text of the section and below are the “proposed amendments.”
On February 12, 2026, the Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services provided a comment letter. On February 20, 2025, the Washington State
Department of Fish and Wildlife provided a comment letter. As applicable, comments have been incorporated into the amendments.
Background
On August 26, 2025, the City Council created and set the “2025 Code Amendment Final Docket” which is a list of 51 City of Moses Lake Unified Development Code text amendments.
Placement on the “Final Docket” is not approval of the proposal. Rather, it means the City Council has determined the proposal is worthy of devoting resources and time to complete
the amendments, and the City Council is being asked to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation, and may adopt, reject, or change the recommendation to create the
“Final Docket.”
This is a process where the public, City Council, and Planning Commission (PC) may propose amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Code (Land Use
Development Code). The rules regarding the docketing process are found in Chapter 15.240 Comprehensive Plan and development regulation amendments. Basically, the docket
process provides the public with a way to propose changes to the Comprehensive Plan or development regulations directly to the City Council. It is designed to comply with the
Washington State Growth Management Act’s requirement to provide for meaningful public participation.
Regulation Amendments are legislative in nature, involving the creation, revision, application, or large-scale implementation of public policy.
These amendments have been separated into four (4) groupings which included two workshops for each amendment under the Planning Commission agendas for “new” and “old”
business. The amendments moved from new to old as the workshops progressed which allowed the PC to complete deliberations and review with a “double” approach for each
meeting. The first grouping was expedited to complete Docket Numbers 3 & 4, 11, 15, and 30.
The Planning Commission held public workshops on August 28, 2025, September 25, 2025, October 16, 2025, October 30, 2025, and December 11, 2025.
On January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing regarding the identified Groupings 2-4 Code amendments pursuant to the Final Docket process MLUDC
15.240.040.
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Fiscal Consideration
N/A
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager -Rob Karlinsey on 4/8/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/3/2026
Community Development - Vivian Ramsey on 4/3/2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 3094
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, RELATING
TO AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE FOR THE 2025 CODE AMENDMENT DOCKET GROUPINGS 2, 3, & 4
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recitals:
1. The City of Moses Lake adopted the Title 15 – Unified Development Code (MLUDC)
October 4, 2024; and
2. City of Moses Lake MLUDC Chapter 15.240 Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulation Amendments governs the process for development regulation
amendments; and
3. On August 26, 2025, the City Council created and set the “2025 Code Amendment
Final Docket” which is a list of 52 City of Moses Lake Unified Development Code
text amendments. Placement on the “Final Docket” is not approval of the proposal.
Rather, it means the City Council has determined the proposal is worthy of
devoting resources and time to complete the amendments, and the City Council is
being asked to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation, and may
adopt, reject, or change the recommendation to create the “Final Docket.”; and
4. Due to citizens awaiting code amendments for soon to be active permits and/or
development, Community Development Department asked that the Final Docket
be broken into four “Groupings” for the Planning Commission actions; and
5. On January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission completed its final round of
processing amendments that included workshops on August 28, 2025, September
25, 2025, October 16, 2025, October 30, 2025, and December 11, 2025 with a Public
Hearing on January 16, 2026 (pursuant to Chapter 15.240 Comprehensive Plan
and Development Regulation Amendments). Whereby, the Planning Commission
provided opportunity for public comments, reviewed, deliberated, edited and made
recommendations for the final text changes (amendments); and
6. During the duly noticed hearing of January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission
Recommended the following amendments:
2025 MLUDC Code Amendments Final Docket –Groupings 2-4: Docket
Numbers 1-2, 5-10, 12-14, 16-29, and 31 – 51.
7. During the duly noticed hearing of January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission
recommended the following overall findings of fact:
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a. The City of Moses Lake has adopted the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to
the Growth Management Act (GMA), which has been found to be consistent
with each other.
b. The City of Moses Lake adopted the Title 15 - Unified Development Code
October 4, 2024
c. The City of Mose Lake Planning Commission is responsible for long-range
planning matters and providing implementation recommendations to
assure compliance with the Growth Management Act. These measures
include updates and amendments to the comprehensive plan; development
regulations, environmental regulations, and any other rules, actions or
regulations deemed necessary to implement the Growth Management Act.
d. RCW Chapters 36.70 and 36.70A authorize the adoption of development
regulations, and amendments to the City of Moses Lake Unified
Development Code (MLUDC) are required to comply with State Statues.
e. Pursuant to 15.240.050 Public Notice, the City of Moses Lake duly noticed
the amendments.
f. On September 19, 2025, notice of the proposed amendments was sent to
the Department of Ecology SEPA Register. Additional notice was provided
to local and regional agencies for the review and comment
period/environmental determinations.
g. On September 19 2025, and pursuant to 15.240.060 SEPA Compliance, the
City of Moses Lake issued a SEPA Non-Project Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS).
h. On December 31, 2025, formal notice was provided to the Washington State
Department of Commerce of the intent to adopt the proposed amendments
and initiation of the sixty-day state agency review and comment period.
i. The Planning Commission conducted workshops on parts of the proposed
amendments on August 28, 2025, September 25, 2025, October 16, 2025,
October 30, 2025, and December 11, 2025.
j. The amendments are not a part of the Growth Management Act Periodic
Update (RCW 36.70A.130) - Comprehensive Plan / Code update
k. On January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted an advertised
public hearing. The Planning Commission entered into the record the files
on these amendments, accepted public testimony, and deliberated the
merits of the amendments.
l. The Planning Commission has reviewed the entire record and public
testimony as it relates to the proposed amendments to the City of Moses
Lake Unified Development Code (MLUDC).
m. The amendment has been processed in compliance with State and Local
regulations and standards.
n. The proposed amendments are consistent with both the statue and
supporting sections of the MLUDC.
o. The intent of the amendments are to strengthen and improve project review
and permitting for construction and land use project permits.
p. The City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies encourage
efficient, straightforward, easy to understand, regulations to ensure
openness of government and efficiency of permit processing.
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q. According to the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan, the following
Goals and Policies support the amendments overall:
i. Land Use - Goal 3.1 Provide for coordinated, logical, orderly growth
of the city.
ii. Policy 3.1.7 Adopt user-friendly development regulations that
implement Moses Lake's land use vision while offering flexibility for
creative solutions. Examples of this may include:
Use of simple language and easy-to-read charts and graphics in the
development code.
Monitoring of development trends and refinement of the
development code over time to facilitate preferred development
character and land use patterns; and
Inclusion of flexible development standards and incentive programs
that offer multiple options for meeting development requirements.
Menu-based options provide choice and flexibility to developers
while ensuring new development meets the City's policy goals.
r. The amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
s. Public comments were received and considered by the Planning
Commission.
8. During the duly noticed hearing of January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission
recommended the following specific Findings of Fact:
a. Pursuant to 15.240.070 Staff Report, the report included the staff
recommendation on the proposed amendments. Staff recommended that
after the public hearing, the Planning Commission create recommendations
to the City Council, using the criteria set forth in MLUDC 15.240.080(B).
b. Pursuant to 15.240.080 (A) Planning Commission Recommendation on
Docketed Amendments, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the applications included on the Final Docket and made a recommendation
to the City Council on each proposed amendment to approve using the
criteria set forth within the section, as applicable.
c. Pursuant to 15.240.080 (B) Planning Commission Recommendation on
Docketed Amendments, the proposed amendments to the development
regulations were reviewed under the criteria to develop findings and
conclusions to support a recommendation.
d. No known circumstances related to the proposed amendment(s) have
substantially changed since the adoption of the City’s comprehensive plan.
The substantial change from the 2021 Comprehensive Plan occurred with
the amendment to organize the development regulations of the Municipal
Code into the Unified Development Code. Although consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, the Unified Development Code update anticipates
regular amendments to meet State legislation, new information, and
community trends / needs.
e. New information necessitates the needs for the amendments which do not
alter the Comprehensive Plan but supports logical amendments.
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f.The amendments are in the interest of furtherance of the public health,
safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Specifically, the
amendments reflect a collection of changes that have been found during
the daily interaction of using the October 4, 2024 MLUDC and reviewing
projects, proposals, interpretations and other varied land use actions to
empower the betterment of the process, ease of use of the Unified
Development Code and resolution to perceived or direct conflict. These
types of amendments will continue as the Code is tested, monitored, and
updated (deployed). Additionally, these amendments are a part of regular
review, incorporation of new technology, addressing industry standards,
meeting state regulations, ensuring safety, and achieving community desire
(meeting the Comprehensive Plan)
9. On February 17, 2026 and March 10, 2026, the City Council conducted two study
sessions of the Planning Commission recommended amendments for review and
deliberation, and
10. The Washington State Department of Commerce provided a comment letter on
February 12, 2025, identifying general acceptance of the draft Comprehensive Plan
and Unified Development Code Amendments with a number of suggested
language changes. those comments were considered and changes incorporated
as determined appropriate by the City Council, and.
11. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife provided a comment letter
on February 20, 2025. The comments within the letter were considered and
changes incorporated as determined appropriate by the City Council, and
12. The City Council is deferring Docket item No. 38 to special committee. This
specific amendment is regarding Chapter 15.310 Subdivision permit submittal -
preliminary engineering. The Council desired additional review due to the different
points raised by staff that included differing recommendations from that of the
Planning Commission. The differences included, but are not limited to the
following:
a.Submittal of technical information for a preliminary subdivision is the time
for review and changes. After this timeline and at the time of final
subdivision submittal, the opportunity to make changes is closed.
b.RCW 58.17.110 requires a City make written findings for a preliminary
subdivision that: “(a) Appropriate provisions are made for the public health,
safety, and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways,
streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water
supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and
schoolgrounds and all other relevant facts, including sidewalks and other
planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only
walk to and from school; and (b) the public use and interest will be served
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by the platting of such subdivision and dedication.” Without plans as
prepared by a qualified party (typically engineer), the City will not be able to
meet the RCW., and
13. Pursuant to 15.240.100 Review of Amendments to Development Regulations (D),
the City Council will review the Planning Commission recommendations and the
criteria set forth in MLUDC 15.240.080(B) and take action on each proposed
amendment to the development regulations. Council may reject or accept in whole
or part the Planning Commission’s recommendations. All amendments shall be
approved by ordinance by the City Council, and
14. The City Council has reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation,
concurs with the recommendation, and hereby adopts the findings within the
recommendation, and
15. The City Council finds that the procedural and substantive requirements of the
State Environmental Policy Act have been completed, and
16. The City Council finds that the procedural requirements of RCW 36.70A have been
complied with, and
17. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the City
of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan, and
18. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the
requirements of the Revised Code of Washington, and the Washington
Administrative Code, and
19. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments have been reviewed and
processed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 15.240 Comprehensive
Plan and Development Regulation Amendments and MLUDC 15.205.070 Type IV
Applications: Legislative.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The Recitals set forth above are hereby adopted and
incorporated as Findings of Fact of the City Council.
Section 2. Additional Findings. The Council may adopt further additional findings after
the public hearing is held and evidence presented to the City Council.
Section 3. The attached City of Moses Lake Unified Development Code amendments are
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hereby adopted.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court, board or tribunal of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 5. Enforcement. Violations of this ordinance are enforceable to the same extent
as other violations of Title 15 MLUDC and are equally subject to injunctive and other
forms of civil relief that the City may seek.
Section 6. Conflict. In the event that there is a conflict between the provisions of this
ordinance and any other City ordinance, the provisions of this ordinance shall control.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days
after its passage and publication of its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, WA and signed by its Mayor on
_____________, 2026.
________________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
________________________________ __________________________________
Vote:
Date Published: April 20, 2026
Date Effective: April 25, 2026
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Exhibit 1
Chapter 13.15
WATER RIGHT TRANSFERS
Docket No. 22. Amendment to 13.15.040 water right transfers at time of Building Permit
exemptions for ADU and reduction for duplex to fourplex.
13.15.040 Building Permits:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Upon application for a building permit that involves the providing of municipal water service
by the City, the applicant shall transfer water rights associated with the property to the City,
subject to the provisions in Section 13.15.080. Alternatively, at the election of the City, the
applicant and City may enter into an agreement to transfer the water rights to the City at a
later time. The purpose of this deferment provision is to accommodate potential delays
encountered in the process to transfer the water rights to the City, or the continued use of the
water rights associated with uses in existence at the time of the application and anticipated
to continue until further development of the property that is the subject of the application. As
part of the agreement, the City may require: (A) the applicant to acquire adequate water rights
and transfer the same to the City, and/or (B) the applicant to deposit an amount of money into
the City water fund not to exceed the payment in lieu of transfer provided in Section 13.15.050,
which sum is refundable, without interest, in the event there is a successful transfer of water
rights pursuant to the agreement referred to herein. As part of the determination made
pursuant to this section, the City shall take into consideration, and may provide appropriate
credit to the applicant, if the property identified by the applicant in the action triggering the
application of this chapter has previously complied with the provisions of this chapter and:
(1) water rights associated with said property were previously conveyed to the City, or (2) a
payment in lieu was made by the applicant to the City and the funds have not been refunded
by the City. The calculations of transfer water rights shall be applied to development per
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and will be transferred or payment in lieu of transfer at a
minimum ½ (one half) ERU. Fractions shall be rounded up to the nearest full or ½ unit. The
City may hold and/or reserve ERU credit for an existing City ERU attached to the property. This
reservation is at the sole discretion of the City.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 16.02
BUILDING PERMITS
Docket No. 21. Amendments to strike 16.02.040 and16.02.110. Amendments to 15.705
Community Design Standards and 15.710 Project Design Standards to add extension /
connection requirements for water, sewer and stormwater with exemptions and processing a
(DA). Amendments to 15.705, 15.710, and/or 15.305.020 Lot of Record Determination to add
allowance of building permit on unplatted property with existing infrastructure meeting City
standards.
Chapter 16.02 Building Permits
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
16.02.040 Reserved Unplatted Areas:
No building permit or other development permit shall be issued for any lot, tract or parcel of
land divided in violation of Chapter 58.17 RCW or the platting ordinances and regulations of
the city. No building permit or other development permit shall be issued for any unplatted
property not otherwise permitted to be issued a building permit unless the City Council finds
that the public interest will not be adversely affected by the issuance of such a permit. The
standards to determine if the public interest will be adversely affected includes but is not
limited to consideration of the installation or existence of adequate sewer and water,
conformance to lot size requirements, existence of street, sidewalk and curb improvements,
access to the site, all as respects the proposed building site and the surrounding area. The
City Council may condition the issuance of a building permit on unplatted land on the
installation or completion of such utility, street and sidewalk improvements or other
conditions as the City Council upon recommendation of staff shall deem appropriate. The
City Council shall make the grant of the privilege to build on unplatted land specific as to the
proposed building activity and personal to the applicant. The grant of such privilege shall
expire if a building permit is not obtained within six (6) months of the adoption of the
resolution provided for herein unless the applicant requests and obtains an additional thirty
(30)day extension from the Community Development Director. Any request for the thirty (30)
day additional extension must be submitted in writing to the Community Development
Director prior to the expiration of the six (6) month limitation period. The Community
Development Director has the discretion to grant the additional extension only when no
significant development code changes have occurred or will occur during the extension
period, there is demonstrable proof of substantial progress made by the applicant, and the
request serves the public health, safety and welfare. No more than one (1) thirty (30) day
additional extension may be granted to any applicant. The City Council shall only direct the
issuance of such a permit by a resolution of the City Council. The following construction is
exempt from City Council resolution:
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A. Remodeling of an existing, conforming building.
B. Construction of a temporary structure.
C. Fences.
D. Signs.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
16.02.110 ReservedPlatting Deemed Insufficient – When:
A. Property located within the city which is presently platted and which property was platted
without the extension or provision of City water, City sewer, storm sewer, curb, sidewalk,
streets or other improvements through some or all of the lots of the plat shall be deemed to
be unplatted for purposes of the issuance of any development permit or building permit. Any
lot so affected shall be permitted to develop and a building permit will be issued upon the
installation of City water, City sewer, storm drains, curbs, sidewalks, streets, and other
improvements to community standards, including fire protection devices, or upon the posting
of security in an amount approved by the City, which is equal to the estimated cost of the
extensions and/or improvements remaining to be installed through the lot, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney to insure the construction of the required improvements and
extensions at the same time as construction of the building for which the building permit was
issued or at the time of the improvement of the affected lot.
B. Any property owner can make application to the City Council for a waiver, deferral, or
deviation from or of the requirement to install improvements. A waiver, deferral, or deviation
from or of the requirement to install improvements shall not be granted unless the City
Council finds that because of the nature of the property, its topography, the conditions or
nature of the adjoining areas or the existence of unusual physical conditions, the requirement
to install improvements would cause an unusual and unnecessary hardship on the property
owner. In granting a waiver, deferral or deviation from or of the requirements to install
improvements, the City Council may require such conditions as will secure the objectives of
the requirement waived, deferred, or deviated. Any waiver, deferral, or deviation authorized
shall be entered in the minutes of the Moses Lake City Council together with the
circumstances that justify the waiver, deferral, or deviation granted.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.105
DEFINITIONS
Docket Numbers varied and No. 6. Amendment to 15.105.009 “Industry, Heavy” match number
and add “primary” Docket No. 35. Amendment to Chapter 15.105 to add “environmental and/or
industrial cleanup” to Light Industrial definition.
15.105.003 C Definitions:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous definition remains unaltered)
“Casino, mini” means a business which provides gambling and gaming as a source of its
revenue, which may include food and beverage sales for consumption on the premises as a
secondary part of its business activity.
“Punchboards, pull tabs, bingo, or similar social games” defined by Chapter 9.46 RCW.
(Subsequent definition remains unaltered)
15.105.009 I Definitions:
Proposed Amendments
(Previous definition remains unaltered)
“Industry, Heavy” means industrial uses that are not specifically defined elsewhere in the
MLUDC, that can be described asin one of the following four ways: pPrimary processing or
manufacturing or repair operations not specifically defined elsewhere in the MLUDC or this
definition. For illustrative purposes, heavy industrial uses include (if they meet the thresholds
of this definition), but are not limited to:
(Subsequent definition remains unaltered)
Proposed Amendment
(Previous definition remains unaltered)
“Industry, Light” means a category of uses that involves research and development, assembly,
remanufacturing, compounding, packaging, testing, or treatment of products, generally from
previously prepared materials or components, with limited outside storage and limited truck
traffic, external impacts, or risks, such that the use is not defined as "Heavy Industry". Light
industry also includes wholesaling, warehousing, and distribution uses that involve fewer than
12 truck trips per day. For illustrative purposes, light industrial uses may include:
• Assembly, testing, repair, or refurbishing of products, instruments, electronics, office
and computing machines, and fixtures using pre-manufactured components;
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• Offices of general contractors; specialty subcontractors; tradesmen; or
telecommunications providers which include:
o Overhead door access to indoor storage of tools, parts, and materials;
o Parking of commercial vehicles or a fleet of cars, vans, or light trucks that are
used in the business; or limited outdoor storage areas;
• Food production (e.g., commercial kitchen or bakery) and packaging, but not meat
processing involving butchering of large animal carcasses;
• Medical marijuana-infused products manufacture; or
• Environmental and/or industrial cleanup
• Restaurants;
(Subsequent definition remains unaltered)
15.105.013 M Definitions:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
“Morgue” means a building, or a room in a hospital or separate structure, where dead bodies
are kept to be examined or until buried.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.105.019 S Definitions:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous definition remains unaltered)
“Sign, Off-Premises” means a sign related in its subject matter to some premises or lot other
than the premises or lot on which the sign is located means a sign advertising or promoting
merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at
a place other than on the property where the sign is located and located in relation to the
place.
“Sign, Directional (traffic)” means a sign which only identifies a business or activity and directs
traffic to that business or activity.
“Sign, Off-Premises Directional” means a sign which only identifies a business or activity and
directs traffic to that business or activity at a premises or lot other than on the premises or lot
where the sign is located.
(Subsequent definition remains unaltered)
15.105.026 Z Definitions:
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Proposed Amendment
(Previous definition remains unaltered)
“Zero Lot Line Home” means a residential dwelling in which the structure adjacent to side
property line
(Subsequent definition remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.205
PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS TYPES
Docket No. 20. Amendments to 15.205.020 and 15.320.090 to clarify decision type for Binding
Site Plans to Type II permit.
15.205.020 Assignment of Development Applications to Decision Type:
A. Assignment by Table. Land use and development applications shall be classified and
processed pursuant to their designation in Table 15.205.020 below:
Table 15.205.020. Application and Permit Type
Proposed Amendment
Type Land Use and Development Application MLUDC Cross-Reference
Type
I
Binding Site Plan – Individual Lots 5-acre
Segregations
15.320.090 MLUDC Chapter
15.315
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.235
VARIANCES
Docket No. 31. Amendment to 15.235.010 Administrative Variance to expand list to include
“Building Design Standards.”
15.235.010 Administrative Variance:
B. Administrative Variance Parameters. An Administrative Variance may be requested for
any of the following standards when the request is within the corresponding parameter. Any
request for a variance that does not fall within the following parameters is a Quasi-Judicial
Variance subject to the requirements of MLUDC 15.235.020.
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
7. Building Design Standards. An Administrative Variance may be granted up to ten percent
(10%) of the dimensional standards within Section 15.410.040 High Density and Mixed Use
Residential (R-3). An Administrative Variance may be granted up to twenty percent (20%) of
the dimensional standards within Section 15.420.020 Commercial and Mixed Use Design and
Section 15.420.030 Commercial Design. The percent may be an increase or decrease to the
dimensions listed in the sections subject to the request and criteria for approval.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.240
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS
Docket No. 50. Amendment to 15.240.040 Docket of Proposed Amendments for the City Council
to create the Docket (single action) and subsequent processing for the Planning Commission.
15.240.040 Docket of Proposed Amendments:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
A.Preliminary Docket. A preliminary docket shall be maintained by the Director, which
shall consist of the following:
1.All applications submitted before the March 31st deadline to amend the
comprehensive plan;
2.All amendments suggested during the year by citizens, the Planning Commission,
Hearing Examiner, City Council, staff, Departments, or other agencies.
B.Planning Commission Recommendation on Final Docket. The Planning Commission
shall hold a noticed public hearing to accept public comment regarding the suggested
amendments on the preliminary docket. Following the hearing, the Planning
Commission shall prepare a report and recommendation identifying those suggested
amendments that it is recommending for consideration by the City Council during the
annual amendment process. The Planning Commission’s recommendation shall be
based upon the perceived need, urgency, and appropriateness of each suggested
amendment. The Planning Commission’s report and recommendation shall also
include those proposed amendments resulting from its periodic assessment as
applicable.
C.B. City Council Adoption Creation of Final Docket. During the annual amendment
process, the City Council shall hold a noticed public hearing to accept public comment
regarding the suggested amendments on the preliminary docket. Following the
hearing, tThe City Council shall review and consider the Planning Commission’ report
and recommendedcreate the final docket. The City Council may adopt the Planning
Commission’s recommended final docket without a public hearing; however, in the
event that a majority of the City Council decides to add or subtract suggested
amendments, it shall first hold a public hearing.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.305
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Docket No. 46. Amendments to 15.305.050 Design Standards and Guidelines Adopted by
Reference Standards Adopted by Reference to include Community Street and Utility Standards
and Mapping Standards Manual. Docket No. 23. Amendment to 15.305.040 to add RCW
58.17.040 with “anti-land-lock” provision (Use common terms “Five (5)-acre segs” as applicable)
15.305.010 Purpose:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
E.Protect and preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare in accordance with the
standards established by the City and the State of Washington which include, but is not limited
to adherence with Chapter 15.705 Community Design Standards and 15.705.010 Compliance
with Standards and Guidelines.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.305.040 Exemptions:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
This Part shall not apply to the divisions listed in RCW 58.17.040, except boundary line
adjustments shall be approved in accordance with MLUDC Chapter 15.315 and divisions of
land into lots or tracts each of which is one-one hundred twenty-eighth of a section of land or
larger, or five acres or larger shall be approved in accordance with MLUDC Chapter 15.315.
The exemptions provided herein shall not be construed as exemptions from compliance with
all other applicable standards required by the City and State.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.310
SUBDIVISIONS
Docket No. 19. Amendment to 15.320.050 (3) and 15.310.060 final subdivision process (C) (3)
to strike from the City Finance Director indicates, add “stating,” and strike included in the binding
site plan. Docket No. 38. Amendments to 15.310.010 Preliminary Subdivision Application,
15.310.020 Preliminary Subdivision Approval Process, and 15.310.030 Preliminary Subdivision
Approval Criteria regarding clear “Site Plan” (preliminary engineering for infrastructure – access,
sewer, and water to serve each lot). Docket No. 47 & 48 Amendment to add requirement for
street names Prior to Final Subdivision application & Amendment to add lot addressing Prior to
Final Subdivision application. Docket No. 36. Amendment to 15.310.020 Preliminary Subdivision
Approval Process to be consistent with 15.310.070 Final Decisions and Notice of Decision, as
applicable. Docket No. 38 has been moved to Council committee.
15.310.010 Preliminary Subdivision Application:
Applications for a preliminary short or major subdivision shall contain the following:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
F. Preliminary subdivision plat drawing prepared by a licensed land surveyor meeting the
Department standards and including the following elements:
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
2. All existing and proposed easements and public or private roadsstreets, including
adjacent streets with existing and proposed street names; all existing structures; elevations
shown by contour lines at intervals of five feet or less for ground slopes exceeding three
percent; approximate location of all natural features including but not limited to critical areas.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.310.020 Preliminary Subdivision Approval Process:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
C. Timing.
1. The application for a preliminary subdivision shall be approved, disapproved, or
returned to the aApplicant for modification or correction within ninety (90) days of the
date of filing of a complete application, or within ninety (90) days after the issuance of
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a final environmental impact statement, if required, whichever is later, unless the
Applicant consents to an extension of such time period in accordance with RCW
58.17.140.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.310.060 Final Subdivision Application:
Applications for a final short or major subdivision shall contain the following:
C. Final Plat Map. Copies of the final subdivision plat map prepared by a licensed land
surveyor of the State of Washington, meeting the Department standards, and showing the
same information as required under MLUDC 15.310.040, modified to include:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
3. A certificate from the City Finance Director indicating that all assessments on the property
included in the final subdivision or dedication have been paid;
43. Signature blocks for approval by the Director, City Engineer, the City Manager, and
irrigation district representative, where applicable, and date thereof, when the development
complies with all conditions; and
54. A notarized acknowledgment by the property owner(s) and mortgagee(s), if any, of the
approval of the final subdivision plat and the dedication of streets and other public places.
5. Approved street names compliant with Chapter 12.32 Addresses and Street Names
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.310.070 Final Subdivision Approval Process:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
D. Timing.
1. The application for a final subdivision shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to
the aApplicant for modification or correction within thirty (30) days of the date of filing
of a complete application unless the Applicant consents to an extension of such time
period in accordance with RCW 58.17.140.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Docket No. 42. Amendment to 15.315.010 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation
Application to add “A plat certificate from a title company licensed to do business in the State of
Washington, confirming that the title of the lands corresponds with the owners described and
shown on the record of survey and application.” Docket No. 43. Amendment to 15.315.040
Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation Final Approval and Recording to allow for a longer
time frame (90-days) with one extension of 90-days.
Proposed Amendment
Chapter 15.315
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, AND LOT CONSOLIDATION AND DIVISIONS OF LAND
INTO LOTS OR TRACTS EACH OF WHICH IS ONE-ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHTH OF A
SECTION OF LAND OR LARGER, OR FIVE ACRES
Sections:
15.315.010 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation/Divisions of land into lots or tracts
each of which is five acres or larger Application.
15.315.020 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation/ Divisions of land into lots or tracts
each of which is five acres or larger Approval Process.
15.315.030 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation Approval Criteria.
15.315.035 Divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger Approval
Criteria
15.315.040 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation /Divisions of land into lots or tracts
each of which is five acres or larger Final Approval and Recording.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.315.010 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation Application:
Applications for a boundary line adjustment or lot consolidation shall contain the following:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
G. A plat certificate from a title company licensed to do business in the State of Washington,
including, but not limited to, confirming that the title of the lands corresponds with the owners
described and shown on the record of survey and application.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
New subsection (Proposed Amendment)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
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15.315.035 Divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger Approval
Criteria:
The following criteria shall be used to review and approve divisions of land into lots or tracts
each of which is five acres or larger:
A. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger shall not
create a lot or unplatted tract that does not meet the requirements of the MLUDC,
including but not limited to dimensional requirements.
B. The area boundaries shall be a minimum of 5-acres of area for each lot or tract. For
purposes of computing the size of any lot under this determination which borders on
a street or road, the lot size shall be expanded to include that area that would be bound
by the center line of the road or street and the side lot lines of the lot running
perpendicular to such center line.
C. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger shall
demonstrate public access and infrastructure connectivity to ensure that such lots or
tracts shall not be land locked nor lack public service (including, but not limited to,
public streets, sewer, water, and fire protection) that support the new lots or tracts.
D. An annotation shall appear on the face of the record of survey:
a. Pursuant to RCW 58.17.040(2), these lots are created through a process
exempt from the requirements of RCW 58.17. Each lot will be subject to a
determination of adequate infrastructure available, and necessary dedicated
rights of way for infrastructure, prior to the approval of a future building permit,
subdivision or short subdivision application including compliance with, and not
limited to, MLUDC Chapter 15.705.
b. The owners of property described herein do acknowledge and hereby agree to
hold City of Moses Lake harmless in any action arising as a result of this
exempt segregation.
c. The owner(s) of all the property described herein do hereby acknowledge and
agree to hold the City of Moses Lake harmless in any cause of action arising
out of the divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger
or recordation of same.
E. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger shall comply
with applicable land use regulations.
F. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger shall not
increase the nonconforming aspects of an existing nonconforming lot or structure
G. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger will not
diminish or impair existing or future drainage, water supply, sanitary sewage disposal
(including on-site sewage disposal), or legal access.
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H. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger shall not
violate or be inconsistent with any conditions of approval for a previously filed land use
action, subdivision, short plat, or binding site plan.
I. If the divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger may result
in a lot having more than one land use designation or zoning or result in being bisected
by any special overlay, then the lot or tract shall be evaluated to ensure that the
bisection does not result in a non-conforming land use. The applicant shall provide
detailed evaluation to the Director with the application and approval is at the sole
discretion of the Director upon demonstration that the bisection conforms with the
MLUDC.
J. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger each of
shall not result in a lot, or lots, not wholly located within the City limits.
K. The divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is five acres or larger shall not
result in a lot which would be so constrained by topography, critical areas or buffers,
unusual shape, or other site conditions that a reasonable building site cannot be
obtained except through a variance, reasonable use exemption from a critical areas
permit, or other special exemption from the MLUDC.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.315.040 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation Final Approval and Recording:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
The Director will provide a decision in writing to the Applicant. The Applicant must submit the
deed(s) reflecting the new legal description(s), excise tax affidavit, and recording fees to the
Department within thirty (30)ninety (90) calendar days of the decision for recording with the
Grant County Auditor’s Office by the Department. Upon request and prior to the expiration of
the ninety (90) days, an additional ninety (90) extension request may be granted by the
Director.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.320
BINDING SITE PLAN
Docket No. 17 18. Amendment to 15.320.020 Binding Site Plan to include specifics for
“preliminary engineering plans” and clarify section “a” regarding a run-on sentence Amendment
to 15.320.020 Binding Site Plan to add private commercial and industrial road standards.
15.320.020 Binding Site Plan Application:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
G. Preliminary engineering plans including, but not limited to, water, sewer, streetlights,
roadsstreets, stormwater facilities, fire protection devices with sufficient water storage and
flows, and sidewalks.
1. Preliminary engineering plans shall be commonly known as 30% engineered plans
that lay out all facilities proposed to serve the development meeting engineer
standards and specifications.
2. Public infrastructure shall meet the Community Street and Utility Standards.
3. Mapping shall meet the March 2025 Mapping Standards Manual.
1.4. Private streets shall be of two types: A) Industrial and B) Commercial
2.5. Application to Private Streets. Although community street requirements are
usually best served by public streets owned and maintained by the city, private
streets may be appropriate for some local access streets for either commercial or
industrial property. These standards apply to private streets as part of the city’s
responsibility to ensure adequate access for normal and emergency vehicle use to
individual parcels throughout the city.
6. Private streets are permitted only when all of the following conditions are met:
a) Private streets shall be allowed only for such streets that have no public interest
for traffic circulation and are to be built in accordance with the standards
adopted herein. Private streets are not allowed when in conflict with the
adopted road circulation plans or studies.
b) Permanently established by tract or easement providing legal access to each
affected lot, or business and sufficient to accommodate required
improvements, to include provision for future use by adjacent property owners
when applicable.
c) For private streets, constructed to standards as set forth herein; and for public
streets constructed to Community Street and Utility Standards. Private streets
shall meet the requirements of private streets located in the engineering
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standards within this chapter and have an average daily traffic count (AADT) of
160 or less vehicles per day utilizing current ITE guidelines.
d) Accessible at all times for emergency and public service vehicle use.
e) Not obstructing, or part of, the present or future public neighborhood circulation
or arterial plan developed in processes such as the comprehensive plan, or
capital improvement plan.
f) Designed for (AADT) of 160 or less vehicles per day utilizing current ITE
guidelines. New private streets directly accessing a city street that will generate
more than 160 AADT will be permitted only by approval of the city engineer and
will be required to meet the appropriate city street standards contained within
Community Street and Utility Standards. There is no maximum AADT provision
if a new development is served by an extension of, or spur off, an existing
private street; however, should such existing private street be less than the
standards considering the current and proposed AADT, the new development
may be denied unless a lower level of improvement has been approved by the
city engineer or the applicant assumes responsibility for bringing the existing
private street serving the new development up to these standards.
g) Maintained in accordance with these standards by a capable and legally
responsible owner, homeowner’s association or other legal entity made up of
all benefited property owners. A written street maintenance agreement
addressing the rights and responsibilities of all benefited property owners shall
be approved by the city prior to final approval of the land development. Said
street maintenance agreement shall be recorded and shall become a covenant
with the affected properties. The term “benefited property owners” shall include
the owners of record of all properties with frontage, including access rights, on
the private street or otherwise have legal access, whether constructed or not,
to the private street.
h) Clearly described as a private street not maintained by the city on the face of
the BSP. The city shall not maintain streets or signs within private easements
or rights-of-way. The face of the BSP containing a private road shall state the
following language: “The City of Moses Lake has no responsibility to improve
or maintain the private streets contained within, or private streets providing
access to, the property described in this plat.”
i) Clearly signed at the street location as a private street.
j) Private street signs with street designations shall be provided by the developer
at the intersection of private streets with private and public streets. Such signs
shall meet the specifications in the engineering standards and, in the case of
intersections with public streets, shall either be located within the public right-
of-way or a separate easement shall be provided.
k) Private streets are the responsibility of the developer to construct in
accordance with the criteria of this section. Upon completion of the required
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improvements, the developer and his contractor shall notify the Public Works
director, and the Public Works director shall inspect the improvements for
compliance with the adopted standards. Upon completion of the required
improvements, certification by the developer and his contractor shall be
required stating that the improvements have been completed in accordance
with the adopted standards.
, and a
H. A schedule of construction and proposed phasing of improvements if the Applicant intends
to develop the site in phases.
IH. Draft covenants and restrictions for the development including provisions for long-term
maintenance for areas and facilities under common ownership.
IJ. Concurrency certificate.
General design principles for private Industrial and Commercial streets.
A. Street Network Circulation. The importance of good street network circulation for the
health, welfare and safety of the public cannot be overemphasized. Poor circulation
adds unnecessary miles to emergency services such as police and fire and the
traveling public.
1. Plans will be reviewed for the provision of the best possible street network
circulation and for conformance with the adopted comprehensive plan. The
street alignment may necessitate realignment in order to foster the long-range
transportation objectives of the city. The inclusion of permanent cul-de-sacs is
prohibited as they inhibit street network circulation and are not consistent with
the city comprehensive plan.
2. To facilitate the best possible street network circulation, the layout of streets is
to provide for the continuation of existing streets in adjoining properties. The
location for access to unplatted property shall be placed such that the
objectives in these standards can be achieved. Reserve easement strips or
tract may be required to prevent unauthorized access until such time as the
connecting streets are constructed.
3. All lots within the BSP shall be accessed by means of an internal street network.
This network may be public or private but not a mixture of both.
B. On-Site Principles. An integrated on-site street system should deliver vehicles from the
external street system in a manner easily understood by typical drivers and that
maximizes efficiency, accommodates anticipated traffic patterns and ensures public
safety.
1. Internal Vehicular Circulation. Internal circulation is the means by which
vehicular traffic is delivered between entry points and parking areas, pick-
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up/drop-off points, and service areas, and should be planned to accommodate
appropriate future traffic volumes.
2.Access Points. Streets and lots shall be laid out to provide individual lot access
onto an internal street system, hence via the internal street system to the
existing public street system. Direct access to a perimeter street shall normally
be denied except for direct access onto a designated local access street.
3.Parking. Parking shall be provided to meet site-generated demands and be
consistent with Chapter 15.715.
4.Private Commercial Streets Vehicular Queuing and Storage.
a.Access drives should provide adequate vehicular exit queueing.
b.Parking areas and access points of developments should be designed
so vehicles waiting to exit are aligned perpendicular to the off-site
street system.
c.Queuing areas of large developments should be sufficient so vehicles
queued at exits do not block internal circulation. Exits shall be
signalized if warranted by the MUTCD at build out.
d.Documentation shall be provided to verify queue lengths for signalized
intersections, on-site queueing reservoirs, and off-site left and right-
turn lanes.
5.Private Commercial Building Service Drives. Building service drives are streets
adjacent to a building and its entrances, and should be designed with sufficient
width to serve as one or all of the following:
a.Fire and/or emergency vehicle access.
b.Pedestrian pick-up/drop-off points. Pedestrian crossings and pick-
up/drop-off points should be signed and striped to identify the
vehicular/pedestrian conflict.
c.Internal circulation.
d.Recirculation in parking areas. Recirculation aisles shall have
sufficient turning radii, clearances, sight distances and signing.
e.Transit passenger pick-up/drop off areas.
f.Private Commercial Building Service Drives should not be designed to
allow parking to back onto the drive. Rather the drive is the distribution
network to the parking aisles and parking areas.
6.Private Commercial Pedestrian, Bus, Bicycle, and Disabled Access Facilities.
The overall site plans must consider pedestrians, bus, bicycle, and disabled
access facilities.
a.Pedestrian Facilities. Pedestrian connections between public
transportation facilities and buildings shall be integrated into the
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overall project design. Pedestrian facilities shall be designed to reduce
the motor vehicle use for trips within the development and between
nearby developments.
b.Transit Facilities. Appropriate public transportation facilities, such as
passenger shelters, ride sharing areas and bus staging areas shall be
accommodated adjacent to service drive and entrance areas; at key
locations along circulation drives; and at major pedestrian focal points
along the external street system as determined by the city and Grant
Transit Authority.
c.Bicycle Facilities. Facilities for parking bicycles should be provided
where bicycle use is expected. Refer to MLUDC 15.715.050.
d.Disabled Access Facilities. Access for disabled persons shall be
provided in accordance with federal, state and city requirements.
7.Private Commercial Service and Delivery Vehicles. Service and delivery vehicles
require separate criteria for movement to and from the site:
a.Vehicle turning paths shall be sufficient to accommodate the largest
vehicles anticipated, a minimum single unit truck (SU).
b.Service vehicle access points shall have turning paths sufficient to
allow service vehicles to enter and exit the site without encroaching
upon opposing lanes or curbed areas.
c.External and internal streets shall have sufficient separation for large
vehicles to be queued on entry or exit without blocking access to
parking spaces or internal streets.
8.Commercial Private Street Specifications. Commercial Private Street shall
meet the following minimums to qualify as a private street and shall adhere to
the standards:
a.Not be greater than 660 feet in length and designed for (AADT) of
160 or less vehicles per day utilizing current ITE guidelines.
b.Serve multiple lots or business
c.Not connect to two points of public right of way, excepting for fire
lane that serves a single business.
d.Constructed to standard engineered principles.
e.Have a minimum travel surface of 24 feet in width, not including
shoulders.
f.Include a defined edge for the travel surface of curb. The type of curb
may vary from C-Class to Ribbon as applicable.
a.g. Include pedestrian corridor which may be both side standard
sidewalk, single side sidewalk, detached pathway, or other City
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approved corridor which connects to public right of way to each
business entrance.
h.Meet the Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington
requirements.
9.Industrial Private Street shall adhere to the figure below. (Shall include a
minimum of detach five (5) wide asphalt pedestrian connecting corridor, as
approved by the City)
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.320.050 Binding Site Plan Final Approval:
When all conditions of the binding site plan approval are met, including but not limited to the
installation of all required improvements, the Applicant shall submit the final binding site plan
together with the fee set forth in the adopted fee schedule to the Department for processing
and recording. The final binding site plan shall include the following:
A.Binding Site Plan Maps. Copies of the final binding site plan prepared by a licensed land
surveyor of the State of Washington, meeting the Department standards, showing the same
information as required under MLUDC 15.320.040, modified to include:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
3.A certificate from the City Finance Director indicating that all assessments on the property
included in the binding site plan or dedication have been paid;
43.Signature blocks for approval by the Director, City Engineer, and the City Manager, and
date thereof, when the development complies with all conditions; and
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54.A notarized acknowledgment by the property owner(s) and mortgagee(s), if any, of the
approval of the final binding site plan and the dedication of public streets and other public
places.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
15.320.090 Administrative Approval of Individual Lots:
Proposed Amendment
Once the final binding site plan is recorded, the creation of individual lot(s) other than lots
established by the recorded binding site plan may be administratively approved as a Type II
decision. The Applicant shall submit a completed application form and the required
application fee to the Department. The application must include the following:
A.Survey Required. The proposed lot(s) created must be surveyed by a licensed land
surveyor and the legal description for the lot must be prepared by the surveyor in accordance
with the Survey Recording Act (Chapter 58.09 RCW). All parties having an ownership interest
in the property shall sign the exemption application and the survey.
B.Compliance with Binding Site Plan. The lot(s) to be created meet the requirements set
forth in the recorded final binding site plan.
C.Minimum Lot Size. The lot(s) meet the minimum lot size in the zoning district.
D.The creation of the lots shall meet 15.320.100 Alteration of Approved Binding Site Plan.
The City will provide a decision in writing to the Applicant. The Department shall record the
approved survey containing the above information with the Grant County Auditor’s Office. All
fees for such recording shall be paid by the Applicant. No sale, lease, or transfer of any created
lot shall be completed prior to the recording of the approved survey.
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Chapter 15.325
IMPROVEMENTS
Docket No. 26. Amendment to 15.325.040 to clarify “standard sidewalk with alternative
pathway.” Docket No. 32. Amendments to 15.325.040 and 15.705.030 to add cul-de-sac
standards and applicability with allowance for courts (define court/short cul-de-sac) to wave
sidewalk.
15.325.040 Street Design Standards:
A. Sidewalks and Street Trees. The following standards are applicable:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
1. Width. Unless otherwise specified in the referenced guidelines or standards the minimum
sidewalk width shall be five feet plus accommodations for applicable stormwater and curb.
Standard sidewalks shall be installed for all public streets, excepting for the placement of
alternative Mmulti-use pathways,, as designed per Community Street and Utility Standards,
shall be used in place of a standard sidewalk for all streets. As part of a Binding Site Plan,
private sidewalks shall meet the private street standards; and public sidewalks shall meet the
public street standards.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
B. Street Design.
3. The Applicant shall be required to design easements and dedications in a manner which
facilitates the future development of the region as determined by the Director and in
accordance with the Community Street and Utilities Standards and consistent with the City of
Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan - Future Streets Map. This shall be accomplished by
establishing easements and dedications to the furthest lot line, as well as other similar
methods. Cul-de-sacs are prohibited unless authorized by the Director upon consultation with
the City Engineer. Permanent cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are not permitted within new
developments except permanent cul-de-sacs may only be permitted where the applicant can
demonstrate that the street design provides an acceptable level of network circulation
considering the terrain (for example, street ending at a railroad, state route, or canal) and
adjacent existing street network and authorized by the Director upon consultation with the
City Engineer. Where a permanent cul-de-sac or dead-end street is permitted, the following
requirements shall apply:
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a. If allowed, permanent cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right-of-way and street
section as specified in Community Street and Utilities Standards, excepting for
an alternative design that allows for the waiver of the planter strip and/or
sidewalk within the cul-de-sac which provides a greater turnaround radius for
emergency service. This alternative shall include crosswalk at terminus when
the sidewalk within cul-de-sac is waived. This alternative requires City Engineer
and Fire Marshal approvals.
b. Permanent dead-end streets in excess of 600 feet are prohibited.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.405
ZONES, OVERLAY ZONES, AND LAND USE
Docket No. 33. Amendments to 15.405.060 and/or 15.405.070 regarding living in an RV with
matching camping, campground, living in an RV outside of a campground and private
campground topics and distinctions. Docket No. 29. Amendments to 15.405.090 and
15.405.100 (R-1 and R-2) to add and allow differing lot coverage standards. Docket No. 27.
Amendment to Chapter 15.405 Zones, Overlay Zones, And Land Use and/or Chapter 15.410
Residential District Standards to reference Fencing- Clearview Triangle 15.725.010. Docket No.
34. Amendment to Table 15.405.070 to add “casino” / small “gambling” with separation
standard from schools, churches, and other youth / community activities. Docket No. 39.
Amendment to 15.405.060 Residential Land Uses by Zone to require commercial use on the
ground floor for Mixed Use Residential Development including a “percent” ground floor for ADA
unit(s). Docket No. 40 41. Amendment to 15.405.070 Nonresidential Land Uses by Zone to add
"Light Vehicle Retail Sales or Rentals, including passenger vehicles excluding heavy" with a
distinction from "Heavy vehicle sales or rental, including tractor trailers, RV’s, implements, etc.".
AND add “morgue” with adding a definition of “morgue.” Docket No. 44. Amendment to
15.405.110 to add lot dimensions to R-3 (lot width and depth) for single family development.
Docket No. 45. Amendments to 15.405.110 High Density Residential (R-3) Standards, Table
15.405.060 Residential Land Uses by Zone, and 15.105.026 to allow for “Zero Lot Line Home”
within R-1, R-2, and R-3 for interior lots only.
15.410.050 General Residential Performance Standards:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
I. Fencing shall adhere to Chapter 15.725 Fences, Screening, and Refuse Storage Standards
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.405.060 Residential Land Uses by Zone:
Proposed Amendment
Land
Use
Zones MLDUC
Reference Residential Commercial and
Mixed Use Industrial Public
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2
L
-
I
H-I P
(Previous section remains unaltered)
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R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
RV Parks (for
housing) (7)
P 15.415
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Multifamily
Residential (8) P P(L
) P(L) C
15.410 15.415
L – Accessory Use on
second floor
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Mixed Use
Residential
Development
(8)
P P P P 15.410 15.415
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Zero Lot Line
Home P P P 15.410
15.415
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
Development conditions (footnotes)
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
7 Camping, campground, living in an RV outside of a RV Parks for housing is further
regulated by Chapter 9.18 Camping and Campground, private Chapter 15.645 RV Parks.
8 Multifamily Residential shall not be located or operated on the ground floor of
buildings in the Downtown Zone C-1 or C-1A, excepting for ADA and/or Washington Barrier
free residential units which may be allowed up to 20% of the floor space or a single unit
whichever is greater, These facilities may not be located or operated on the ground floor of
buildings in the Downtown Zone.
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(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.405.070 Nonresidential Land Uses by Zone:
Proposed Amendment
Land
Use
Zones MLDUC
Reference Residential Commercial and
Mixed Use Industrial Public
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Commercial Uses
(Previous section remains unaltered)
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Mini-casinos (9) P
Punchboards, pull
tabs, bingo, or
similar social games
(10)
P P
P
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R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Restaurant C (3) C (3) C (3) P P P P CUP and under 2,000 sq ft
Office, Personal
Services C (3) C (3) PC
(3)(L) P P P C
L -Size, location, 2nd floor
and defineCUP and under
2,000 sq ft
Retail Sales and
Services C (3) C (3) C (3) P P P P C CUP and under 2,000 sq ft
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Industrial Uses
(Previous section remains unaltered)
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Heavy vehicle sales or
rental, including tractor
trailers, RV’s, implements,
etc.
P P P
Light Vehicle Retail Sales
or Rentals, including
passenger vehicles
C C P P P
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
Governmental, Utility, and Wireless Communication
R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1 C-1A C-2 L-I H-I P
Morgue C C P P P P
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Development conditions (footnotes)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
(3)Restaurants in the residential zones shall be no larger than 2,000 sq ft.Restaurants,
Personal Services Office(s), and Retail Sales and Services in the residential zones shall be no
larger than 2,000 sq ft.. Restaurants, Personal Services Office(s), and Retail Sales and
Services in the residential zones shall primarily serve the everyday needs of the residents
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within the immediate geographic area and contribute to the overall well-being and character
of the neighborhood; and generally do not attract significant customers from outside the area
(for example, family-owned grocery stores or markets, local pharmacies, neighborhood cafes
or restaurants, barber shops or hair salons, small hardware stores, daycare centers and local
artisan shops and bookstores). Restaurants, Personal Services Office(s), and Retail Sales and
Services in the residential zones shall meet the following:
a) Drive-through window shall meet the standards contained within the C- 1
zoning district standards (15.405.070 15.715.020),
b) Be located on the second floor for multi story buildings,
c) Orient the front of the building away from existing residences unless
determined by the Director,
d) Provide for pedestrian access and walkability within the neighbohoodr,
e) Not located on Local Street. When located on a Minor Collector, the property
must be a corner lot.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
9. The following regulations shall apply to mini-casinos:
A. The space devoted to gambling and gaming activity and support services (i.e.,
security) shall not be more than eight thousand square feet. Other incidental uses such
as restaurant or nightclub uses shall not be restricted by the eight thousand square
feet limitation if no gambling or gaming activity occurs within such space.
B. Mini-casinos shall be located in:
a. A freestanding building; or
b. A unit in a larger development; provided, that the mini-casino is separated from
all other uses by a lobby or similar open space or common area from adjacent
units in the development, and that there are no other mini-casinos located on
site.
C. Mini-casinos shall not be permitted within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, parks and
other youth / community activities or facilities as measured by traveled way.
10. The following regulations shall apply to punchboards, pull tabs, bingo, or similar social
games:
A. Bingo and similar gaming activity is allowed in churches and community centers
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.405.090 Low Density Residential (R-1) Standards:
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Table 15.405.090. R-1 Building Dimensional Standards
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
R-1 Building Dimensions Standard Reference
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Maximum Lot Coverage for Structures 70%
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.405.100 Medium Density Residential (R-2) Standards:
Table 15.405.100. R-2 Building Dimensional Standards
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
R-2 Building Dimensions Standard Reference
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Maximum Lot Coverage for Structures 70%
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.405.110 High Density Residential (R-3) Standards:
Table 15.405.110. R-3 Building Dimensional Standards
Proposed Amendment
R-3 Building Dimensions Standard Reference
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Minimum Lot Width (2) (4) 40 feet (25 on curves and cul-de-sac)
Minimum Lot Depth (4) 75 feet
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
Notes:
(Previous section remains unaltered)
(4). The minimum lot width, depth, and size may be reduced in a subdivision as long as the
average of all of the lot sizes within the subdivision remains equal to or above the minimum
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lot size. All lots must comply with all other requirements, including but not limited to
minimums set forth in Title 16 MLMC, Buildings and Construction.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.410
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS
15.410.020 Low Density Residential (R-1) Standards
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
F. Accessory. Accessory structures shall be setback pursuant to:
• 15.110.020 Setback Measurements,
• 15.415.010 Accessory Dwelling Units,
• All underlying zoning standards and setbacks within 15.405.090 Low Density
Residential (R-1) Standards,
• 15.405.100 Medium Density Residential (R-2) Standards,
• 15.405.110 High Density Residential (R-3) Standards, as applicable,
• aA minimum of five (5) feet from the primary structure.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.415
HOUSING TYPE STANDARDS
Docket No. 2. Amendment to 15.415.010 and 15.650.030 to allow Short Term Rentals of ADUs
with criteria that at least one dwelling unit must be “full term” rental or owner occupied (specific
to short term rental) Docket No. 9. Amendment to 15.410.020 (F) to reference measurement
standards (15.110.020 Setback Measurements) and as applicable.
15.415.010 Accessory Dwelling Units:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
M. Short Term Rentals. Short Term Rentals of ADUs are prohibitedare allowed for either the
primary unit or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). At least one dwelling unit shall be a long term
rental or owner occupied.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.420
NONRESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICT STANDARDS
Docket No. 16. Amendment to 15.420.020 building articulation to simplify “Roofline.”
15.420.020 Commercial and Mixed Use Design Standards:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
F. Roofline Modulation. In order to qualify as a roofline modulation treatment in the
standards herein, rooflines shall be varied by emphasizing dormers, chimneys, stepped roofs,
gables, or a broken or articulated roofline consistent with the required articulation interval.
Modulation shall consist of either:
1. Flat roofs shall have cornices, parapets, or similar special features to act as the top of
the building.
1. Flat Roof. For flat roofs or facades with horizontal eave, fascia, or parapet, the
minimum vertical dimension of roofline modulation is the greater of two (2) feet or
one-tenth (0.1) multiplied by the wall height (finish grade to top of the wall) when
combined with vertical building modulation techniques described in subsection (C)(1)
of this Section. Otherwise, the minimum vertical dimension of roofline modulation is
the greater of four (4) feet or two-tents (0.2) multiplied by the wall height;
2. Pitched or Sloped Roof. A sloped or gabled roofline segment of at least twenty (20)
feet in width and include varied slopes. The roofline must include modulated segments
at no more than the interval required per the applicable standard above; or
3. Combination. A combination of the above.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.510
SEPA REGULATIONS
Docket No. 49. Amendment to clarify appeal language for allowed uses (no ability to appeal
underlying permit) and no appeal of SEPA. (NOTE: This section shall not be amended but is
included for a complete record of processing.)
15.510.220 Appeals:
B. Administrative Appeals. The City establishes the following administrative appeal
procedures under RCW 43.21C.075 and WAC 197-11-680:
1. Procedural Appeals.
a. Any person may appeal the City’s procedural compliance with this Chapter for issuance
of the following:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
i. There shall be no administrative appeal for SEPA determination of an unappealable
underlying action. For example, SEPA attached for a building permit. The Moses Lake
Municipal Code does not provide an administrative appeal of a building permit, and
thereby, does not have an appeal of a related SEPA threshold determination.
i.ii. A DNS: Appeal of the DNS must be made to the Hearing Examiner within fourteen
(14) calendar days of the date the DNS is final. This appeal period shall be extended
for an additional seven (7) calendar days if the DNS provides for public comment.
Except as provided herein, the appeal shall be consolidated with any hearing or
appeal of the underlying permit.
ii.iii. A DS: Appeal of the DS must be made to the Hearing Examiner within fourteen (14)
calendar days of the date the DS is issued. An appeal is not required to be
consolidated with a hearing or appeal on the underlying permit.
iii.iv. Agency action: Appeals of a procedural determination made by the City when it is the
project proponent or is funding the project, and appeals of a procedural
determination made by the City on a nonproject action need not be consolidated with
a hearing or appeal on the underlying action.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.640
MINI STORAGES
Docket No. 24. Amendments to 15.640.020 and 15.640.030 adding provision for screening
ministorage.
15.640.020 Mini Storage Development Standards – General Commercial and Business
Zone (C-2):
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
D.All developments shall comply with parking, landscape and buffering, sign, and outdoor
lighting requirements set forth in MLUDC Part 15.700. When ministorage is adjacent to a
residential zone, the landscaping shall be augmented with the installation of a six (6) foot
tall sight obscuring fencing. The fencing shall be located outside of the required landscaping
and interior to the property line. As applicable, fencing shall meet the 15.725.010 Clearview
Triangle standards.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.640.030 Mini Storage Development Standards – High Density Residential (R-3):
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
E.All developments shall comply with parking, landscape and buffering, sign, and outdoor
lighting requirements set forth in MLUDC Part 15.700. When ministorage is adjacent to a
residential zone, the landscaping shall be augmented with the installation of a six (6) foot
tall sight obscuring fencing. The fencing shall be located outside of the required landscaping
and interior to the property line. As applicable, fencing shall meet the 15.725.010 Clearview
Triangle standards.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.610
CARGO CONTAINERS
Docket No. 7 8. Amendment to 15.610.020 General Provisions to remove “new” for cargo
containers with standards and criteria Amendment to 15.610 to create criteria and approval
requirements for cargo containers.
15.610.020 General Provisions:
Proposed Amendment
The following applies to the installation and use of new cargo containers.
A. Cargo containers are allowed in the commercial and industrial zones and shall be
processed as a Type I permit.
B. Active building construction cargo containers. Except for temporary, less than 180
days, during and for active building construction Ccargo containers, cargo containers
are prohibited in the Residential and Downtown (C-1) zones.
C. Active building construction cargo containers. Licensed and bonded contractors may
use cargo containers on-site for the temporary use, less than 180-days, location for
an office, equipment, or materials storage structure during construction which is
taking place on the property. A one-time extension of 180-days may be approved by
the Director.
D. Active building construction cargo containers are exempt from subsection F.
E. Cargo containers are not a use but an alternative form of storage. The use of the
cargo container shall conform with the standards of the underlying zoning district.
F. Cargo containers shall not be visible from public rights of way. To screen cargo
containers, view obscuring fencing or berm may be installed. Landscaping shall not
be considered for screening purposes. If not screened, cargo containers shall adhere
to 15.420.030 Commercial Design Standards.
G. Where allowed, cargo containers shall be an accessory structure.
H. Cargo containers used for cryptocurrency and data centers shall adhere to Chapter
15.615 Cryptocurrency and Data Centers.
A.I. Storage of junk, inoperable vehicles, scrap materials, garbage, or the like is strictly
prohibited in cargo containers.
B.J. Cargo containers shall not be used for any types of human occupancy or
animal sheltering.
C.K. Cargo containers shall not be stacked.
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D.L. Cargo containers must be placed on an improved surface such as gravel,
asphalt, or concrete, and must be placed fully on said surface and any axles must be
removed.
E.M. Cargo containers shall comply with the underlying zone building setback
requirements.
F.N. Materials stored within cargo containers are subject to review and approval by
the Fire Department. Cargo containers used in conjunction with a business
regardless of zoning are also subject to review and approval by the fire district.
G.O. Licensed and bonded contractors may use cargo containers on-site for the
temporary location of an office, equipment, or materials storage structure during
construction which is taking place on the property.For permanent commercial and
industrial uses, cargo containers must undergo standard building permit procedures.
H.P. Temporary use of commercial or industrial cargo containers will be
determined on a case-to-case basis on the authority of the Director. Time limits may
be set and inspections required.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.650
SHORT TERM RENTALS
15.650.030 Eligible Dwellings and Limitations:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
A Short Term Rental dwelling may be located in a single-family dwelling, an accessory
dwelling unit, or a condominium dwelling. Excepting condominium dwellings, at least one
dwelling unit shall be a long term rental or owner occupied No more than one (1) Short Term
Rental shall be allowed on a single parcel, except that this limitation shall not apply to
condominium dwellings.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.705
COMMUNITY DESIGN STANDARDS
15.705.010 Compliance with Standards and Guidelines
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
A.Application. Except as allowed within the exemptions below, Aall development shall
comply with the design standards and guidelines applicable to the type of use and/or the
district in which the proposed development is located. The Director, or other decision maker
so specified, shall have the authority to apply the standards to specific development
proposals as conditions of approval. Except as allowed within the exemptions below, no
development and/or building permit shall be issued for any lot, tract or parcel of land in
violation of this and other City of Moses Lake standards and specifications. Except as
allowed within the exemptions below, no building permit or other development permit shall
be issued for any lot, tract or parcel of land without installation or the existence of: city
sewer meeting adopted city standards, city water including fire protection devices meeting
adopted city standards, conformance to lot size requirements, city street meeting adopted
street standards, city sidewalk and curb improvements meeting city standards, stormwater
control meeting city adopted standards, necessary dedicated rights of way for
infrastructure, legal access to the site, and within a legal lot of record.
The following are exempt from section A above:
1.Water connection to a public water system shall be required, and when
located within a differing Group A Community Water System, water
connection shall be connected to the system in which the property is located.
2.Development of an existing lot within a developed neighborhood shall include
sidewalks, streets and right of way similar to that of the neighborhood. In such
case, the street and associated improvements shall meet the standards of the
existing neighborhood rather than that of the current City of Moses Lake
development standards. Water, stormwater, sewer and fire protection shall be
required to meet adopted standards. Excluding subdivision (subdivisions do
not qualify for this exemption), development of an existing vacant lot within a
developed neighborhood. The standards to determine if the public interest will
be adversely affected includes but is not limited to consideration of the
installation or existence of adequate sewer and water, conformance to lot
size requirements, existence of street, sidewalk and curb improvements,
access to the site, all as respects the proposed building site and the
surrounding area. The City Council may condition the issuance of a building
permit on the installation or completion of such utility, street and sidewalk
improvements or other conditions as the City Council deems appropriate. The
City Council shall make the grant of the privilege to develop on an existing
vacant lot within a developed neighborhood specific as to the proposed
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building activity. The grant of such privilege shall expire if a building permit is
not obtained within six (6) months of the adoption of the resolution provided
for herein unless the applicant requests and obtains an additional thirty (30)
day extension from the Community Development Director. Any request for the
thirty (30) day additional extension must be submitted in writing to the
Community Development Director prior to the expiration of the six (6) month
limitation period. The Community Development Director has the discretion to
grant the additional extension only when no significant development code
changes have occurred or will occur during the extension period, there is
demonstrable proof of substantial progress made by the applicant, and the
request serves the public health, safety and welfare. No more than one (1)
thirty (30) day additional extension may be granted to any applicant. The City
Council shall only direct the issuance of such a permit by a resolution of the
City Council. Development of an existing vacant lot within a developed
neighborhood shall include infrastructure similar to that of the neighborhood.
In such case, the street and associated improvements shall meet the
standards of the neighborhood rather than that of the street standards. Water,
sewer, fire protection, and stormwater shall meet adopted standards. The City
may require a fee-in-lieu of installation of improvements at the sole discretion
of the City Council after review of the applicant’s request, review and
concurrence by the City Engineer, and submittal of an engineered cost
estimate. Fee-in-lieu of improvements, shall be remitted to the City to fulfill the
requirements of this section.
3.Demolition and reconstruction of an existing structure.
4.Remodeling of an existing, legally conforming building.
5.Fences.
6.Signs accessory to existing, legally conforming building, except for off-
premise signs.
7.Construction of a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall include
infrastructure similar to that of the neighborhood with adherence to water,
sewer, fire protection, and stormwater adopted standards. Attached ADU may
be fully exempt from infrastructure compliance except as required by the Fire
Marshal.
8.Placement or construction of an accessory structure.
9.Additions to existing residence(s) less than 50% of Grant County Assessor’s
residential value.
B.Standards Adopted by Reference. This Chapter recognizes and incorporates the
standard details for construction of public improvements, as it exists now or as it may
hereafter be amended. The City Council has established by resolution the standard details
for construction of public improvements, and other matters pertaining to the MLUDC. The
standard details for construction of public improvements shall be kept by the City Engineer
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or the City Clerk and may be altered or amended by resolution of the City Council. Where
conflicts or inconsistencies arise between the standard details for construction as approved
by resolution of the City Council and those in other code requirements, the standard details
for construction as approved by resolution of the City Council supersede those in other code
requirements. Referenced guidelines or standards:
1.Comprehensive Plan
2.Community Street and Utility Design Standards
2.3. Mapping Standards Manual
3.4. Trails and Activity Paths
4.5. Parks, Recreation Open Space Plan
5.6. Shoreline Master Program
6.7. Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington
7.8. Complete Streets
8.9. Housing Action Plan
9.10. Wastewater Facility Plan
10.11. Water System Plan
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.705.030 Street Design:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
C.The Applicant shall be required to design easements and dedications in a manner which
facilitates the future development of the region as determined by the Director and consistent
with the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan - Future Streets Map. This shall be
accomplished by establishing easements and dedications to the furthest lot line, as well as
other similar methods. Cul-de-sacs are prohibited unless authorized by the Director upon
concurrence with the City Engineer. Permanent cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are not
permitted within new developments except where permanent cul-de-sacs may only be
permitted where the applicant can demonstrate that the street design provides an acceptable
level of network circulation considering the terrain (for example, street ending at the water’s
edge of Moses Lake) and adjacent existing street network and authorized by the Director
upon consultation with the City Engineer. Where a permanent cul-de-sac or dead-end street is
permitted, the following requirements shall apply:
a.If allowed, permanent cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right-of-way and street
section as specified in Community Street and Utilities Standards, excepting for an
alternative design that allows for the waiver of the planter strip and/or sidewalk within
the cul-de-sac which provides a greater turnaround radius for emergency service. This
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alternative shall include crosswalk at terminus when the sidewalk within cul-de-sac is
waived. This alternative requires City Engineer and Fire Marshal approvals.
.
b. Permanent dead-end streets in excess of 600 feet are prohibitedCul-de-sacs are
limited and only allowed authorized by the Director upon consultation with the City
Engineer.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.710
PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS
Docket No. 25. Amendment to 15.710.020 Site Design (A) (5) (a) and (b) adding one (single)
street access (driveway/aisles) per street frontage and/or per 350ft of linear feet (single front)
with potential for commercial and industrial flexibility.
15.710.020 Site Design:
A. Site Design. The following design elements shall be applied to all projects:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
5. On-Site Vehicular Circulation, Parking, and Bicycle Facilities.
a. Excepting for single dwelling, duplex and triplex on single lot development,
Vvehicular access points from public streetsroads or primary private drives
shall be limited to one (single) access per street frontage or one per 250 linear
street frontage in compliance with Standard Detail A-6 (Community Streets
and Utilizes Standards), and by sharing driveways and linking parking lots
between adjacent uses.
a.b. Single dwelling, duplex and triplex on single lot development shall meet
Standard Detail A-6 (Community Streets and Utilizes Standards) and other
residential standards,
b.c. On-site primary vehicular circulationaisle drives shall be separated and
to provide minimalreduce vehicular conflict with parking areas.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
e. Parking, bicycle, and other associated improvements shall adhere to Chapter 15.715
Parking.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.715
PARKING
Docket No. 5. Amendment to 15.715.110 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standards to allow
more flexibility in parking credit and/or reduction of parking. Amendment must meet SB 5184
which caps the minimum parking requirements. Docket No. 37. Amendment to 15.715.020 to
allow for and require separating access on corner lots with fourplex development.
15.715.110 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standards:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
A. Parking spaces designated for electric vehicle charging shall be included in the calculation
of the number of off-street parking spaces provided pursuant to this Chapter. For example: if
the total required parking spaces are 25 and the required electric vehicle parking spaces are
three (3), then the total spaces remains 25. Electric vehicle parking spaces are not added to
other required spaces. See Electric Vehicle Parking Reduction for final stall count.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
E. Alternative Electric Vehicle Parking BonusReduction. The addition and/or inclusion of any
electric vehicle parking space(s) will receives a bonus of a reduction of 20% from the overall
parking requirement upon request and as approved by the Director. For example: if the total
required parking is 25 spaces and includes any electric vehicle parking spaces, then the
required overall spaces may be 20 upon request and as approved by the Director. This
calculation is singular and may not be applied more than once.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.715.020 General Standards:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
C. Use of Streets. Except for single-family dwelling, duplex or triplex unit driveways, access
or aisles shall be designed in a manner which does not permit backing movements or other
maneuvering within or onto a street other than an alley. Fourplexes on corner lots shall
include safe intersection separations. Fourplexes on corner lots shall have access onto
each frontage to a maximum of two driveways per frontage.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.720
LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING
Docket No. 28. Amendment to 15.720.040 Buffer Landscaping to add flexibility for industrial
property to strike entire front landscaping standard and add landscaping for entrances or as
alternative landscaping at the building front.
15.720.040 Buffer Landscaping:
Table 15.720.040. Buffer Landscaping
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Adjacent Use
Subject Property Use
Residential Subdivision Multifamily Manufactured
Home Park Commercial Industrial
Freeway or Highway Type I
20' wide
Type I
20' wide
Type I
20' wide
Type II
10' wide
Type II
10' wide (1)
Street Frontage Type IV
5' wide
Type IV
5' wide
Type IV
5' wide
Type IV
10' wide
Type IV
20' wide (1)
Notes:
(1) Alternative landscaping for the Street, Freeway or Highway buffer (frontage) within the
Industrial Districts may be allowed meeting the following: A) This landscaping shall only be
required at the entrance(s) or “treelined driveway;” B) The entrance or lined driveway area shall
not be less than 200% of the driveway width measured from equal distance from the driveway
edge; C) The Clearview Triangle shall be maintained; and D) The remainder of the property
fronting public right-of-way may be fenced to the property line or the area may include gravel
mulch.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 15.735
SIGNS
Docket No. 10. Amendment to 15.735.040 and 15.735.080 adding criteria, standards and
definitions to and addressing off premise signs, billboards and public directional signs.
15.735.040 Prohibited Signs:
The following signs are prohibited:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
D. Billboards, excepting “Off-Premises Signs” that meet the standards. within 15.735.080
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
15.735.080 Sign Types Permitted By Zone:
Table 15.825.080-1. Type of Signs, Maximum Height, and Maximum Sign Area Permitted
in Non-Residential Zones
Proposed Amendment
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Zone Types of Signs
Allowed
Number of
Signs
Max. Sign
Face Area
Max. Sign
Height
Commercial or Mixed Use Off-Premises
Directional (1)
1 per
business
150 square
feet
25 feet
(Subsequent and previous
sections remain unaltered)
Off-Premises (1) 1 sign 150 square
feet
25 feet
On-Premises
Directional
No limit 8 square feet 6 feet
Industrial Off-Premises
Directional (1)
1 per
business
150 square
feet
25 feet
(Subsequent and previous
sections remain unaltered)
Off-Premises (1) 1 sign 150 square
feet
25 feet
On-Premises
Directional
No limit 8 square feet 6 feet
Public/Parks and Open Space Off-Premises
Directional (1)
1 per
business
150 square
feet
25 feet
(Subsequent and previous
sections remain unaltered)
Off-Premises(1) 1 sign 150 square
feet
25 feet
On-Premises
Directional
No limit 8 square feet 6 feet
Notes:
1.Off Premise and/or Off Premise Directional sign requires a Conditional Use Permit; may be
allowed within a residential district when located adjacent to an arterial street, the sign and
property must be owned by and advertise the same business; shall be located on vacant
property (the use of residential yard is strictly prohibited); shall be located outside of right-orf-
way, and shall be located no greater than 500 ft from the business being advertised as
measured from the property line of the business to the sign.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Chapter 16.02
BUILDING PERMITS
Docket No. 1. Amendment to 16.02.045 “Building Prior to Filing Final Plat” by adding
“structures” and removing “dwellings”
16.02.045 Building Prior to Filing Final Plat:
Building permits are allowed to be issued with preliminary subdivision approval prior to filing
the final plat after the following conditions are met:
Proposed Amendment
(Previous section remains unaltered)
C. The site and dwellingstructure(s) shall meet the normal requirements for residential
building permits including Title 18, Zoning15. The owner of the subdivision shall be the
applicant for the structure(s).
D. Up to a total of four (4) dwellings structures are permitted in each subdivision phase.
Prior to approval of dwellings in phases, the prior phase(s) shall be approved, final, and
recorded.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
I. Improvements required by Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places, that serve the
dwellingstructures(s) shall be completed in accordance with the accepted engineering plans
prior to final inspection and issuance of a certificate of occupancy for dwellings.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
K. Prior to final plat or final short plat approval, the subdivider shall submit supplemental
documentation that the dwellingstructures(s) and any appurtenant/accessory structures
were constructed within the boundaries of the proposed lot(s) and said structures comply
with all applicable development and dimensional standards.
L. There shall be no sale of dwelling(s) prior to recording of the final plat or final short plat.
M. No dwelling structure shall be inhabited and/or occupied as a residence prior to
recording of the final plat or short plat and issuance of a certificate of occupancy. One (1)
model dwelling unit may be used as a temporary marketing center/office after final
inspection and issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. Other dwellings structures
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may be furnished and decorated to show the general public after final inspection and
issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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Docket No. 12, 13, 14. Amendment to 15.405.090 number (3) = (5) in the table; Amendment
to 15.405.100 number (2) = (4) in the table; and Amendment to 15.405.110 number (4) = (6)
in the table. (NOTE: This section shall not be amended but is included for a complete record
of processing.)
Table 15.405.090. R-1 Building Dimensional Standards
Proposed Amendment
Not applicable.
Code Publishing addressed
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1011 Plum Street SE PO Box 42525 Olympia, Washington 98504-2525 (360) 725-4000
www.commerce.wa.gov
Page 1 of 3
February 12, 2026
Ms. Michelene Torrey
Planning Technician
City of Moses Lake
401 S Balsam
Post Office Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Sent Via Electronic Mail
Re: Proposed Changes to City of Moses Lake's Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations Submittals 2025-S-11380 and 205-S-11379
Dear Ms. Torrey:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to City of Moses Lake's
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations in the above referenced submittals. We
appreciate your coordination with our agency as you work to achieve the community’s vision
consistent with the goals and requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA). We
encourage you and your community to consider the following as you present these amendments
to your appointed and elected officials.
We have a suggestion for strengthening your regulations that we encourage you to consider
during this amendment:
We like your amendments to the docketing provisions in MLUDC 15.240.040 B. We
encourage the city to review WAC 365-196-640(6). Specifically, the docketing provisions
could be strengthened by specifying what information must be included in an application;
identifying what types of amendments may be considered during an annual amendment
cycle; and identifying the authority the city council has in finalizing the docket, that is, not
including an item in a final docket, delaying an item to a future docket, or modifying a
docket item. Additionally, the docketing provisions could include the procedural steps of the
final docket, for example, identifying the docket will be forwarded to planning commission
for review, a public hearing, and recommendation to the city council this would be valuable
to staff, the officials, applicant, and the public.
We have a suggestion for strengthening your regulations that we encourage you to consider
during future amendments:
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Department of Commerce: Submittal ID 2025-S-11380
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There are a number of amendments to the accessory dwelling unit provisions that will need
to be revisited during the periodic update. The city will need to ensure the ADU provisions
are consistent with RCW 36.70A.680-681. In the periodic update you’ll want to review the
setback provisions to ensure they are consistent with RCW 36.70A.681(1)(i). Additionally,
MLUDC 15.410.010 limits the use of either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling
as a short-term rental. RCW 36.70A.680(5) allows the city to restrict the use of the accessory
dwelling unit for short-term rentals, it's not clear the same provision applies equally to the
primary units. Note that these limits may also apply to the amendments in Chapter 15.650
MLUDC.
We have concerns that you should address before you adopt your plan and associated
development regulations:
The city is proposing amendments to Comprehensive Plan Policies 5.1.7 and 5.1.14 and a
seemingly related development regulation amendment in MLUDC 15.705.010. The changes
to the comprehensive plan change the word “require” to “encourage”. These amendments
appear to allow new development within the city without connecting to public sewer and
public water. There are two related concerns with these potential amendments: (1)
development will be allowed that is not urban in scale or (2) if development is allowed at
urban densities the development may impact groundwater used for public water supplies.
These concerns are rooted in WAC 365-196-320(1) and RCW 36.70A.070(1). WAC 365-
196-320(1)(d) states in part: “[a]t a minimum, adequate public facilities in urban areas should
include sanitary sewer systems, and public water service.... The services provided must be
adequate to allow development at urban densities and serve development at densities
consistent with the land use element...”, and RCW 36.70A.070(1) states in part: “The land
use element shall provide for protection of the quality and quantity of groundwater used for
public water supplies.”
Together these GMA provisions require that development inside the city to be at urban
densities and such development is served by public sewer and water. The statute recognizes
that cities are not obligated to install sanitary sewer to properties within the UGA when those
properties: have existing, functioning, nonpolluting on-site sewage systems; have a periodic
inspection program to verify the on-site sewage systems function properly and do not pollute
surface or groundwater; and have no redevelopment capacity; or do not require sewer service
because development densities are limited due to critical areas (see RCW 36.70A.110(11).
The provisions for a city to allow on-site sewer imply that it is intended for existing
development versus new development and thus in the comprehensive plan that is forward
looking and setting policy for future land development, the original language of the policy
that requires connection, versus encourage, would be more appropriate. We recommend
that the city retain the original language.
There appears to be corresponding amendments to the development regulations in MLUDC
15.705.010. The amendment to subsection A states in part “Except as allowed within the
exemptions below [subsections 1-9], no building permit or other development permit shall be
issued for any lot, tract or parcel of land without the installation or the existence of: city
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Department of Commerce: Submittal ID 2025-S-11380
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sewer meeting adopted city standards, city water including fire protection devices meeting
adopted city standards, conformance to lot size, city street meeting adopted street standards,
city sidewalk and curb improvements meeting city standards, stormwater control meeting
city adopted standards, necessary dedicated rights of way for infrastructure, legal access to
the site, and within a legal lot of record.” We have concerns and suggestions about three of
these exemptions. The paragraphs below summarize our concerns and provide suggestions to
subsections 1 and 7.
Subsection 1 identifies an exemption for developments “within a differing Class A water
system”. It is unclear why the city would want to provide an exception to connect to a water
system. Ideally, the city’s concurrency requirements would simply require that all
developments within the city have a water concurrency certificate or some documented
evidence that development requiring water would be connected to a public water system.
Regardless of whether connected to the city system or some other water system. We
recommend that the city delete this exception entirely.
Subsection 7 exempts accessory dwelling units from the requirements of city standards and
guidelines. A plain reading implies that detached ADUs would not be required to
provide/connect to any of the items listed in section “A”. Like the comments about
subsection 1 above, ADUs within the city are required to connect to water and sewer. We
recommend that the city clarify this exception to apply only to attached ADUs.
Thank you again for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions or need technical
assistance, please feel free to contact me at chaz.bates@commerce.wa.gov or (509) 606-3501.
Sincerely,
Chaz Bates, AICP
Senior Planner
Growth Management Services
cc: Dave Andersen, AICP, Managing Director, Growth Management Services
Benjamin Serr, AICP, Eastern Regional Manager, Growth Management Services
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State of Washington
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE REGION TWO
Mailing Address: 1550 Alder Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823-9699 · 509 754-4624 · TDD 360 902-2207
Region Two Office Location: 1550 Alder Street NW, Ephrata, WA
February 20, 2025
City of Moses Lake Community Development Department
Attention: Vivian Ramsey – Planning Manager
401 S. Balsam St.
P.O. Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
SUBJECT: PLANVIEW SUBMITTAL 2025-S-11379; PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
MLDC CHAPTER 15 – LAND DIVISION
Dear Ms. Ramsey,
On December 31, 2025, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) received from
the Washington State Department of Commerce a Notice of Intent to Adopt the proposed
amendment referenced above. WDFW’s interest in this proposal is based on our agency’s mandate
to perpetuate fish, wildlife, and their habitat.1 Habitat Program staff review proposed changes to
jurisdictions’ land use plans to advise of potential fish and wildlife issues and impacts. In keeping
with our role as a technical advisor, we offer the following comments and recommendations.
Upon review of the submittal, it appears to consist of several proposed updates to the Moses Lake
Development Code aimed at streamlining development policies. Our focus is on proposed addition
of Chapter 15.315, which would clarify the requirements to which exempt segregations within the
city must adhere. It is our understanding that the addition does not fundamentally alter city
procedures but codifies a clear set of requirements.
The RCW allows local jurisdictions to establish exemptions to their subdivisions policies2, and
Moses Lake has formally codified these within Chapter 153. Among these exemptions is a provision
exempting subdivisions which create lots with a minimum size of five acres. We have generally
counselled jurisdictions considering this policy on the many pitfalls of allowing unreviewed
subdivision creation, particularly at small scales Among them are the potential impacts to Fish and
Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCAs), such as the shrubsteppe habitat present in the city
and its UGA.
Subdivisions codes commonly require alignment with other chapters of the development code for
approval of a proposed subdivision. This requirement is often critical in avoiding the creation of lots
1 RCW 77.04.012
2 RCW 58.17.040
3 MLDC 15.305.040
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WDFW Comments: Proposed Amendments to the Moses Lake Land Division Code
February 20, 2025
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encumbered by the presence of critical areas or lack of reliable access to roads, water, or emergency
services. Removing that process eliminates a critical review opportunity that could prevent the
creation of these lots. At a smaller scale, encumbered lots can be particularly harmful for FWHCAs,
because building restrictions are especially impactful; it is simply harder for landowners to mitigate
for impact to habitat when there is less land available. These smaller acre lots would be either
impossible or prohibitively expensive to build upon. Residents that purchase these lots, whether to
build a home or otherwise, would then become the ones who face those challenges.
Our concern is that landowners would then need to pursue variances in order to build on lots
encumbered by critical areas, normalizing the variance process within Chapter 15.235.010, though
these lots could be prevented from doing so as the MLDC prohibits variances for hardships self-
created by the applicant4. If variances are submitted on many individual lots, this could lead to the
fragmentation of important FWHCAs. Our recommendations regarding the use of exemptions are
outlined on Page 79 of our publication, “Landscape Planning for Washington’s Wildlife: Managing
for Biodiversity in Developing Areas,” which states that “if granting variances is the normal way of
doing business, a likely result may be cumulative impacts of inadequate buffers, severed wildlife
corridors, and patches of habitat too small to maintain sensitive wildlife.” To mitigate, we
recommend the exemption or variance criteria be specific and that requirements and conditions
should have a relationship, or nexus, to the expected impacts of the development. A strong example
of this can be found in Lake Forest Municipal Code 16.16.200(B), “Land on which a wetland,
stream, landslide hazard area, or their buffers are located may not be subdivided unless each new lot
that is created can be developed under city ordinances without resort to variance and contains a
buildable area of no less than 1,000 square feet.”
Accordingly, while we appreciate and support the city’s efforts to codify requirements for
subdivisions regardless of their exemption status, we do want to iterate our concern for the potential
creation of encumbered lots that this exemption policy could allow and want to emphasize the
importance of allowing for critical areas review at the subdivision creation stage. We are very
supportive of the provisions setting guardrails within Chapter 15.315.035, particularly (K), which
requires developers to avoid the creation of critical areas encumbrance that concerns us when we
examine exempt segregation policies.
We would like to thank you for the opportunity to review and provide comments on the proposed
Moses Lake Development Code amendments. If you have any questions or would like to schedule
time with WDFW staff to discuss our comments, I can be reached by email at
brian.gaston@dfw.wa.gov or at (509) 431-0339.
4 MLDC 15.235.010(C)(2)
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WDFW Comments: Proposed Amendments to the Moses Lake Land Division Code
February 20, 2025
Page 3 of 3
Sincerely,
Brian Gaston
WDFW Region 2 Habitat Program Manager
cc: Kara Whittaker, WDFW Land Use Conservation & Policy Section Manager
Cole Webster, WDFW Land Use Conservation & Policy Planner
Eric Pentico, WDFW Habitat Biologist
Paul Christianson, WDFW Region 2 Land Use Lead
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2025 MLUDC Code Amendments – Docket
Annotated
1. Amendment to 16.02.045 “Building Prior to Filing Final Plat” by adding
“structures” and removing “dwellings”
Reason - Planning Commissioner recommendation to allow advance construction at
preliminary subdivision stage (with parameters) for any form of subdivision, not just
residential.
2. Amendment to 15.415.010 and 15.650.030 to allow Short Term Rentals of ADUs
with criteria that at least one dwelling unit must be “full term” rental or owner
occupied (specific to short term rental)
Reason - Planning Commissioner recommendation to change the prohibitions of short
term rentals in Accessory Dwelling Units with parameters. The result is an opportunity
for short term rental for all dwelling units and some level of nuisance reduction with long
term occupant.
3. Amendment to 15.640.040 to allow 95% compacted gravel for parking and
loading regarding Mini Storage Development Standards within the Industrial
Zones (L-I and H-I), and amendment for an allowance to use engineered product
for “low trip volume” areas regarding mini storage.
Completed with Ordinance No. 3082 - November 25, 2025
4. Amendment to Chapter 15.105 to add definition of engineered product for “low
trip volume” areas. The engineered product definition should include porous /
pervious materials.
Completed with Ordinance No. 3082 - November 25, 2025
5. Amendment to 15.715.110 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standards to allow
more flexibility in parking credit and/or reduction of parking . Amendment must
meet SB 5184 which caps the minimum parking requirements.
Reason - Planning Commissioner recommendation to give relief in construction of EV
parking. The credit and reduction results in a form of balance for parking that is used for
EV without adding more stalls and reducing costs for stall construction.
6. Amendment to 15.105.009 “Industry, Heavy” match number and add “primary”
Reason – Text revision to fix sentence structure that will now read correctly.
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7. Amendment to 15.610.020 General Provisions to remove “new” for cargo
containers with standards and criteria.
Reason – Over time and with code updates, “new” is not monitored. In addition, cargo
containers are placed in areas that appear contrary to the surrounding neighborhood
and “look” out of place. Also, the allowance of storage containers during construction
was added to the text changes.
8. Amendment to 15.610 to create criteria and approval requirements for cargo
containers.
Reason – This amendment was combined with No. 7. Basically, cargo containers
appear contrary to the surrounding neighborhood and “look” out of place. Also,
construction storage containers was added to the text changes.
9. Amendment to 15.410.020 (F) to reference measurement standards (15.110.020
Setback Measurements) and as applicable ADU 15.415.010 Accessory Dwelling
Units setback standards.
Reason – The Code was unclear as to consistency for applying standards for ADUs,
and helpful references were needed to direct readers to the applicable sections. This
removed the guesswork that readers experienced.
10. Amendment to 15.735.040 and 15.735.080 a dding criteria, standards and
definitions to and addressing off premise signs, billboards and public directional
signs.
Reason – Planning Commissioner identified that billboards and off premise signs had
the same or too similar of definitions, and desired clarification to continue to allow, with
limits, off premise and/or public directional signs.
11. Amendment to 15.405.070 to allow drive through for restaurants, coffee stands,
banks, pharmacies and other similar and customary uses within differing zones,
and amendment 15.715.020 (E) to include standards / revisions and criteria for
stacking of vehicles.
Completed with Ordinance No. 3082 - November 25, 2025
12. Amendment to 15.405.090 number (3) = (5) in the table.
13. Amendment to 15.405.100 number (2) = (4) in the table.
14. Amendment to 15.405.110 number (4) = (6) in the table.
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NOTE: 12, 13, and 14 were addressed through Code Publishing as scr ivener error, and
fixed.
15. Amendment to 15.405.070 adding Auto Repair and Auto Bodyshop to the land
use table (not listed) and amend Chapter 15.105 to clarify and add definitions
(paint and without paint)
Completed with Ordinance No. 3082 - November 25, 2025
16. Amendment to 15.420.020 building articulation to simplify “Roofline.”
Reason – The new design code was too complex for roofline and the amendment
simplifies the design element in a manner that can be readily understood.
17. Amendment to 15.320.020 Binding Site Plan to include specifics for “preliminary
engineering plans” and clarify section “a” regarding a run-on sentence.
Reason – After monitoring the updated Unified Development Code with actual Binding
Site Plan (BSP) applications, it was clear that the section did not meet the objectives of
RCW 58.17.035 nor the resulting project of that of the intent of a BSP. The intent of the
BSP process is to promote orderly and efficient community growth within the
requirements of RCW 58.17.035. In summary, binding site plans provide exact locations
and detail for the type of information appropriately addressed as a part of property
development, such as infrastructure, certification, and other requirements typical of
subdivisions.
18. Amendment to 15.320.020 Binding Site Plan to add private commercial and
industrial road standards.
Reason – No. 17 was combined with No. 18. Private commercial and industrial roads
are within the new text, and the Planning Commission outlined the transition from “road
to access aisle to parking lot.” This text addressed real Moses Lake examples where
the lines are blurred and congestion / traffic conflicts may exist.
19. Amendment to 15.320.050 (3) & 15.310.060 final subdivision process (C) (3) to
strike from the City Finance Director indicates, add “stating,” and strike included
in the binding site plan
Reason – The City of Moses Lake Finance Director does not determine assessments
for subdivision nor BSPs. This is conducted by Grant County and already addressed
elsewhere in the Code.
20. Amendments to 15.205.020 and 15.320.090 to clarify decision type for Binding
Site Plans to Type II permit.
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Reason – The MLUDC placed BSP as differing permit types in differing sections of the
Code. The conflict was resolved by removing the varied types to a single Type II
Additionally, this was “fixed” in the chart with large lot segregations.
21. Amendments to strike 16.02.040 and16.02.110. Amendments to 15.705
Community Design Standards and 15.710 Project Design Standards to add
extension / connection requirements for water, sewer and stormwater with
exemptions and processing a (DA). Amendments to 15.705, 15.710, and/or
15.305.020 Lot of Record Determination to add allowance of building permit on
unplatted property with existing infrastructure meeting City standards .
Reason – The MLMC and MLUDC included two sections regarding infrastructure
requirements for development. Under Title 16 (older code) a single lot subdivision was
required when infrastructure did not exist with or without an existing subdivision. (NOTE:
the “Unplatted Areas” and “Platting Deemed Insufficient” has complexities not listed
herein.) This used RCW 58.17 to effectivity require “development to pay for
development.” This was expensive, added time, added permitting, and was replaced by
the Unified Development Code. Basically, the UDC allowed infrastructure installment
without the requirement of processing a subdiv ision. The Developer Agreement
component as found to be cumbersome, and alternatives were devised with the list of
exemptions. Staff recommends that the Council also consider addressing stormwater
with the exemptions. With the amendments, the lot of record determination became
irrelevant.
22. Amendment to 13.15.040 water right transfers at time of Building Permit
exemptions for ADU and reduction for duplex to fourplex.
Reason – Water right transfer under the old code was completed at time of subdivision .
This was not efficient nor effective, so the move to building permits was created. Rather
than a reduction, the Planning Commission desired clear code (although applied by
policy) that credit was granted. Also, clarification of a fractional ERU was clarified.
23. Amendment to 15.305.040 to add RCW 58.17.040 with “anti-land-lock” provision
(Use common terms “5-acre segs” as applicable)
Reason – Large properties that needed to be separated into small development
opportunities were not allowed in the old code. The result was remnant lots which did
not meet RCW 58.17 subdivision requirements. Under 58.17.040 the City could create a
process to allow large properties to be divided into aliquot parts (as related to a Section
to five acres). The amendment creates this opportunity with parameters to ensure the
owner is aware of the exemption and is informed of the need for infrastructure to
support development.
24. Amendments to 15.640.020 and 15.640.030 adding provision for screening
ministorage.
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Reason – The new code allows for varied locations through -out Moses Lake for the
construction of ministorage. This new expansion has raised questions regarding “when
located in residential areas or more prominent corridors, how with they look.” The idea
of adding some parameters to enhance the appearance included landscaping or other
screening.
25. Amendment to 15.710.020 Site Design (A) (5) (a) and (b) adding one (single)
street access (driveway/aisles) per street frontage and/or per 350ft of linear feet
(single front) with potential for commercial and industrial flexibility.
Reason –The placement of uncontrolled driveways (solid driveways) confuses which
side of the driveway to travel and potentially adds to the frequency of collisions (left turn
movements increase the risk of collision). The addition of clarity to the standards for
driveway separations was reviewed, and changes proposed with reference to the detail
within the Streets and Utilities Manual.
26. Amendment to 15.325.040 to clarify “standard sidewalk with alternative pathway.”
Reason – The existing code was difficult to readers as to “pathway” vs “sidewalk” in the
sentence structure. The sentence was restructured for clarity that sidewalks are the
standard with the pathways for different scenarios.
27. Amendment to Chapter 15.405 Zones, Overlay Zones, And Land Use and/or
Chapter 15.410 Residential District Standards to reference Fencing- Clearview
Triangle 15.725.010
Reason – Readers of the existing code did not appear to understand that the clearview
triangle was applicable, and a reference was added to ensure safe vehicle travel at
intersections.
28. Amendment to 15.720.040 Buffer Landscaping to add flexibility for industrial
property to strike entire front landscaping standard and add landscaping for
entrances or as alternative landscaping at the building front.
Reason – In the implementation of landscaping within the City of Moses Lake industrial
areas, the need to provide options became apparent. The stretching of landscaping
along long properties does not provide the desired outcome, especially with tall
structures. Alternative for appearance ranged from murals, fencing, art walls, and other
creative ideas. The Planning Commission landed on the entrance as the focus for
landscaping (NOTE: landscaping may include xeriscape design)
29. Amendments to 15.405.090 and 15.405.100 (R-1 and R-2) to add and allow
differing lot coverage standards.
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Reason – The old code included lot coverage standards. Moses Lake was accustomed
to this type of standard. The Planning Commission landed on 70% lot coverage.
30. Amendment to 15.425.040 and 15.427.040 to add a new Flight Zones
compatibility, prohibition and density to the Airport Overlay Districts.
Completed with Ordinance No. 3082 - November 25, 2025
31. Amendment to 15.235.010 Administrative Variance to expand list to include
“Building Design Standards.”
Reason – The administrative variance section is limited to some of the bulk regulations.
In the implementation of the design standards to help beautify the city, large structures
had magnitude that did not aesthetically work with the standards with the design
regulations. Through time, it was apparent that relief and flexibility was needed with a
code amendment for small deviations.
32. Amendments to 15.325.040 and 15.705.030 to add cul-de-sac standards and
applicability with allowance for courts (define court/short cul-de-sac) to wave
sidewalk.
Reason – The City of Moses Lake is bounded by the lake and other barriers to street
connectivity. Relief was needed for specific scenarios to allow for cul-de-sacs that the
Code did not offer. The proposed code still supports connectivity and veh icle circulation,
but allows for instances of permanent dead ends (cul-de-sacs)
33. Amendments to 15.405.060 and/or 15.405.070 regarding living in an RV with
matching camping, campground, living in an RV outside of a campground and
private campground topics and distinctions.
Reason – This item was identified prior to the Council action for camping (Chapter 9.18)
and was requested for code enforcement clarification. The Planning Commission
provided changes to reference the chapter and the private campground sections of
code.
34. Amendment to Table 15.405.070 to add “casino” / small “gambling” with
separation standard from schools, churches, and other youth / community
activities.
Reason – The City of Moses Lake has existing gambling and the code did not address
the continuation or expansion of the use. The Planning Commission added standards
for gambling that provides limited control for the placement of such facilities.
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35. Amendment to Chapter 15.105 to add “environmental and/or industrial cleanup”
to Light Industrial definition.
Reason – The City of Moses Lake has existing “environmental and/or industrial
cleanup” business and the code did not address the continuation or expansion of the
use (for example - Graymar). (NOTE: “When not within code” scenario is brought to the
Planning Division, a list is maintained, interpretations provided by the Director and other
actions are completed to bring any question as to “allowance” to the Council and PC)
36. Amendment to 15.310.020 Preliminary Subdivision Approval Process to be
consistent with 15.310.070 Final Decisions and Notice of Decision, as applicable.
Reason – The code included differing standards from one stage of processing from that
of another for timelines. The permit timeline within the GMA (SB 5290) does not govern
in this instance. The permit timeline in RCW 58.17 governs and the amendment reflects
this timeline.
37. Amendment to 15.715.020 to allow for and require separating access on corner
lots with fourplex development.
Reason – Bunching four (4) driveways at a single location (single frontage to a street)
created design conflicts. An alternative to split the driveways on a corner lot (two
driveways per street frontage) allowed design to meet small lots and standards.
38. Amendments to 15.310.010 Preliminary Subdivision Application, 15.310.020
Preliminary Subdivision Approval Process, and 15.310.030 Preliminary
Subdivision Approval Criteria regarding clear “Site Plan” (preliminary engineering
for infrastructure – access, sewer, and water to serve each lot).
Reason – Originally, the amendment was to ensure consistency, but as the review
progressed the preliminary engineering plans at 30% was not easy to define nor easy to
implement. The return to the old code for “site plans” text was more defined and added.
This is a section of code that staff recommends retention of preliminary engineering for
preliminary subdivision (due to technical application, process, and RCW). The Planning
Commission recommends removal of submitting preliminary engineering under the
rationale of cost savings. The staff report includes staff information regarding the need
for preliminary engineered plans.
39. Amendment to 15.405.060 Residential Land Uses by Zone to require commercial
use on the ground floor for Mixed Use Residential Development including a
“percent” ground floor for ADA unit(s).
Reason – The Code did not clarify the need to protect the nature of commercial district
and clearly stating that the ground floor was for commercial business. Additionally, the
need to allow some level of access at the ground floor (without the need for elevator) for
ADA residential unit was considered and incorporated.
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40. Amendment to 15.405.070 Nonresidential Land Uses by Zone to a dd "Light
Vehicle Retail Sales or Rentals, including passenger vehicles excluding heavy"
with a distinction from "Heavy vehicle sales or rental, including tractor trailers,
RV’s, implements, etc."
Reason – The City of Moses Lake has existing vehicle sales of differing types and the
code did not address the distinctions. The Planning Commission landing on allowing
light vehicle sales in C1A (CUP), C-2, L-I and H-I.
41. Amendment to 15.405.070 Nonresidential Land Uses by Zone to add “morgue”
with adding a definition of “morgue.”
Reason – The existing code did not address morgue as a use. (NOTE: with the
Administrative Interpretation issued by the Director and this change, the Grant County
morgue project is moving forward)
42. Amendment to 15.315.010 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation
Application to add “A plat certificate from a title company licensed to do business
in the State of Washington, confirming that the title of the lands corresponds with
the owners described and shown on the record of survey and application .”
Reason – The code did not include a plat certificate in the application process for a
BLA. A plat certificate is a smaller version of a title report and provides necessary
information regarding ownership and encumbrances (for example: easements).
43. Amendment to 15.315.040 Boundary Line Adjustment/Lot Consolidation Final
Approval and Recording to allow for a longer time frame (90 -days) with one
extension of 90-days.
Reason – The timeline within the existing code is too short. The additional time and
extension (when there are complications) provides relief to the applicant to record and
meet the BLA process.
44. Amendment to 15.405.110 to add lot dimensions to R-3 (lot width and depth) for
single family development.
Reason – The existing code allows single family lots within the R-3 High Density
Residential but did not include lot dimensions. The Planning Commission landed on 40ft
front lot width and 75ft lot depth with a reduction on curved lots to the front width.
45. Amendments to 15.405.110 High Density Residential (R-3) Standards, Table
15.405.060 Residential Land Uses by Zone, and 15.105.026 to allow for “Zero
Lot Line Home” within R-1, R-2, and R-3 for interior lots only.
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Reason – The existing code included Zero Lot Line Home in the land use table which
was unclear and was being confused with unit lot subdivision (RCW 58.17.060 (3). The
Planning Commission landed on removing the use and addressing the topic with the
2027 Periodic Update (SSSB 5258)
46. Amendments to 15.305.050 “Design Standards and Guidelines Adopted by
Reference Standards Adopted by Reference” to include the Community Street
and Utility Standards and Mapping Standards Manual.
Reason – The existing code (15.305.050) lacks the references to the Community Street
and Utility Standards and Mapping Standards Manual . Although applicable, referencing
the manuals helps the reader access these documents.
47. Amendment to add requirement for “street names” prior to final subdivision
application
Reason – Street naming should be as early as possible, and the existing code lacked
such clarification.
48. Amendment to add “lot addressing” prior to final subdivision application.
Reason – Lot addressing is key to home construction permitting and should be early in
final subdivision stage of processing, and the existing code lacked such clarification
49. Amendment to clarify appeal language for allowed uses (no ability to appeal
underlying permit) and no appeal of SEPA.
Reason – This amendment was in response to an appeal. After further review, this
amend is not necessary.
50. Amendment to 15.240.040 Docket of Proposed Amendments for the City Council
to create the Docket (single action) and subsequent processing for the Planning
Commission.
Reason – This amendment is a Council add-on to remove the nature of the extended
docket process which starts with the Planning Commission. The existing process adds
considerable time. The amendment will start the docket process with Council, thereby
cutting the duration of the process considerably.
51. Amendment to allowed uses table to expand commercial activity (limited to 2K) in
the residential district with parameters.
Reason - Council add-on at the behest of citizen request during the docket finalization.
This amendment allows residential neighborhoods to include “pocket” commercial
development on a limited scale. This also has the benefit of creating a mixed-use
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neighbor where services are near residences (encourages walkable community) (the
example is “Frank’s Market”)
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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
STUDY SESSION
Senior Planner Nathan Pate outlined the 2025 Code Amendments Group 2, 3, and 4 regarding
streets, zoning, mini storages, cargo containers, short term rentals, design standards, parking,
landscaping, building permits, signage, advanced construction, preliminary plats, preliminary
engineering, and compliance.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 7:08 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 Myers; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher,
Graves, and Davis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Columbia Basin Resource Center Representative Dan Delano led the Flag Salute.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Swartz requested Consent Agenda item (c) Western Avenue Vacate Ordinance be
removed from the Agenda.
Action taken: Deputy Mayor Myers moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by
Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0.
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.
Mobile Outreach and Transportation Services (MOTS) Quarterly Report
Dan Delano from the Columbia Basin Resource Center provided an update on the MOTS
program which provides support and transportation to treatment for individuals experiencing
homelessness. In the last four months, 17 individuals were transported to rehab facilities in
Spokane and Yakima. After completing treatment individuals were placed in sober living
programs including the Oxford Houses in Moses Lake. Three individuals were provided bus fare
to their hometowns to reconnect with their support systems.
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Hansen Rd Overpass Replacement
Chris Keifenheim from the WSDOT provided an update on the Hansen Rd. Bridge replacement.
Bridge designs are being now, demolition will occur between June and July, bridge construction
beginning in July with an estimated completion by January 2027. As the current detour route,
the Hiawatha Bridge has been patched to prevent further deterioration. The Adams Rd. Bridge is
currently closed and will be assessed for repair or replacement.
Municipal Airport Commission Appointment and Reappointments
Mayor Swartz recommended appointment of Kelly Dagorett and reappointments of Darrin
Jackson and Finley Grant as Commissioners to four-year terms ending March 31, 2030.
Commissioner Jackson introduced Mrs. Dagorett.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to confirm approve the appointment and
reappointments, second by Council Member Davis. The motion carried 7 – 0.
Richard Pearce Recognition
Commissioner Jackson recognized former Airport Commissioner Richard Pearce. Mr. Pearce
served over 33 years on the Municipal Airport Board, served on the Planning Commission, and
served 20 years on the City Council including time as Mayor, Deputy Mayor. Mayor Swartz
presented a plaque to Mr. Pearce to commemorate his service to Moses Lake.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Appointment
Mayor Swartz announced the LTAC was seeking Council to approve appointment of Kurin
Pandher as Commissioner to one-year term ending December 31, 2026.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to confirm the appointment, second by Council
Member Graves. The motion carried 7 – 0.
America 250 Events Presentation
Cultural Services Superintendent Dollie Boyd detailed the events that would be taking place to
celebrate America’s Semiquincentiennial in Moses Lake. Events include a May 15 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
School Zone Safety – Adam Sutter wanted to raise awareness on the importance of school zone
safety and shared frustration about citizens speeding in school zones.
Knife Selling – Cheryl Keeler voiced her concerns about being told she cannot sell her hunting
and fishing knives at public events in Moses Lake.
Ice Chiller – Brandon Guernsey represented the Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association and
asked the Council to expedite the process of approving a solution for the broken Ice Rink Chiller.
He stated the Association and their supporters are happy to assist in any way.
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CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a. City Council Meeting Minutes November 20 to December 29, 2025
b. Checks: 173417 – 173650 - $1,195,818.00
Payroll AP Expenses: PP2605 - $10,280.78
Payroll Checks: PR 2605, 2-27-26 PR #67496-67507 - $3,248.59
Electronic Payments: PR 2605, 2-27-2026
Direct Deposit - $693,075.00
Total expenditure required and budgeted: $1,902,422.37
c. Western Ave Vacate Ordinance 3092- removed from Agenda
d. 2026 Fee Schedule Update Resolution 4034
e. Grant County Recording Fee Surcharge Agreement
Action taken: Deputy Mayor Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, second
by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0.
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.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the 2026 Development Regulations
Amendment Docket as presented, second by Council Member Graves. The motion carried 7 – 0.
#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.
Action taken: Council Member Davis moved to approve the purchase of the Lenco BearCat as
presented, second by Council Member Graves. The motion carried 6 – 1, Council Member
Lombardi opposed.
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NEW BUSINESS
#5 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.
STAFF REPORTS
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.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
______________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST ____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL TOWNHALL
Monday, March 16, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The special 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.
Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP)
Staff provided an overview of the six-year financial forecast and Financial Sustainability Plan
process.
35 or 43 in attendance engaged in a short digital survey and all participants were given 12 dots
each to be placed on what they felt to be most important of the 30 categories of General Fund
budget groups: legislative, administration, community development, miscellaneous, parks and
recreation, public works, police, and fire.
Results were provided to Council in a slide deck presentation on March 31 and posted to the
City’s FSP webpage later that week.
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
______________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Deputy
Mayor Myers 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: Deputy Mayor Myers, Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, Graves, and Davis.
Absent: Mayor Swartz.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to excuse Mayor Swartz, second by Council
Member Davis. The motion carried 6 – 0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Former Deputy Mayor Judy Madewell led the Flag Salute.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Council Member Lombardi requested Consent Agenda item (f) be moved for discussion.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by
Council Member Graves. The motion carried 6 – 0.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Officer Jim Reyna Retirement Recognition – Chief Dave Sands recognized the retirement
of Officer Jim Reyna who served the citizens of Moses Lake for 40 years. Deputy Mayor Myers
presented Reyna with a plaque and thanked him for his incredible service to Moses Lake.
Fire Services Feasibility Study – Katherine Goetz and Chief Don Waller of Berk Consulting
outlined the study's scope, which included evaluating three fire service delivery
models: maintaining the city department, establishing a fire protection district, and creating a
regional fire authority. Council were sent the full written report the following day and will
discuss further at the next meeting.
Fee Study Kick Off Presentation – Katherine Goetz from Berk Consulting described the fee
study's focus on administrative, development, permitting, parks, and general government fees,
excluding utility and impact fees. Katherine acknowledged feedback from Council regarding
available metrics and software comparison and committed to refining the study approach in
collaboration with staff.
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION
7-OH Ban – Amy Dalluge, Moses Lake, requested Council ban the sale of 7-OH, an unregulated
and highly addictive opiate-like substance available in local gas stations that has no age limit
required for purchase.
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American Affairs – Carol Spurrier, Moses Lake, expressed frustration with the current affairs of
the United States. Ms. Spurrier suggested Council create an Ordinance for laws that are un-
American and go against the Constitution.
PUBLIC HEARING
#1 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Ordinance 3092
Senior Planner Nathan Pate presented the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
including a rezone change, updates to water and sewer connection policies, and water
conservation guidelines Deputy Mayor Myers opened the hearing at 7:55 p.m. and there
being no comments, the hearing was closed. Council discussed several of the proposed
amendments and clarified policy language.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Ordinance 3092 as presented, second by
Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6 – 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
#2 a. City Council Meeting Minutes- January 13 - February 24, 2026
b.Electronic Transfer: N/A
AP Checks: 173651 –173812 - $943,046.56
Payroll AP Expenses: PP2606 - $392,185.70
Payroll Checks: PR 2606, 3-13-26 PR #67508-67519 - $5,646.94
Electronic Payments: PR 2606, 3-13-2026 Direct Deposit - $682,185.30
Total expenditure required and budgeted: $2,023,064.50
c. Fire Hydrant Use Amendment Ordinance 3093
d.Water System Plan Contract Amendment 3
e.Laerdal Resuscitation Quality Improvement Software Subscription
f.moved to discussion
g.Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No. 17 D & L Foundry
h. Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No. 18 Norco
i. Award Large Meter Testing 2026-2029
j.Award Operations Building 3 and 5 re-Roofing Project
Action taken: Council Member Graves moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item f,
second by Council Member Davis. The motion carried 6 – 0.
Consent Item (f) First Watch Wellness Contract Amendment
Council Member Lombardi asked about the differences between the City’s Employee
Assistance Program and the First Watch Wellness Program. Fire Chief Perillo stated that
the First Watch program was a specialized mental health service exclusively provided to
first responders.
Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the First Watch Wellness Contract
Amendment as presented, second by Council Member Skaug. The motion carried 6 – 0.
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OLD BUSINESS
#3 Financial Sustainability Plan Follow Up (CG1)
City Manager Rob Karlinsey and Finance Director Madeline Prentice presented updated
data on City asset growth, staffing compared to population, ARPA expenses, department
budget comparisons, and proposed a scoring framework for evaluating programs.
Council discussed criteria, risk reduction, and the need for data-driven decision-making
ahead of upcoming budget deliberations. Balancing Act Budget Simulation is completed
and data will be provided at a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
#4 Downtown Moses Lake Association Contract
Assistant to the City Manager Liz Murillo-Busby presented the contract with the
Downtown Moses Lake Association to leverage the Main Street Tax Credit program,
allocating $250,000 for downtown revitalization and administrative support. Council
discussed project management and oversight.
Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the Downtown Moses Lake
Association Contract as presented, second by Council Member Graves. The motion carried 6 – 0.
#5 Homeless Fund Interest
Finance Director Madeline Prentice reported on the accumulated interest in the homeless
fund, recommending a reallocation of $121,759 to the Rainy-Day Fund. Council
requested a list of other funds accruing interest.
Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the Homeless Fund Interest as
presented, second by Council Member Graves. The motion carried 6 – 0.
#6 Mobile and Street Food Vendors Amending Ordinance – First Presentation
Building Official/Fire Marshall Chris Horton presented proposed amendments to the
mobile food vendor ordinance, aiming to align local regulations with state requirements
and streamline the permitting process. Council discussed fire safety, business licensing,
and the impact on local vendors.
#7 Extra Territorial Policy Amendment Resolution 4035
City Attorney Katherine Kenison presented an amendment to the Extra Territorial
Agreement (ETA) policy to allow recovery of actual staff costs from private property
owners for complex ETA applications. Council discussed benefits of streamlining the
process and ensuring taxpayers are not subsidizing private development.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt Amendment Resolution 4035 as
presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6– 0.
STAFF REPORTS
PRCS Director Doug Coutts reported on the ice rink chiller budget and new mural at Paul
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Lauzier Athletic Complex Mural involving at-risk youth led by artist Phil Seth.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council reported on the Hanson Bridge Town Hall, Grant County Economic Development
Council’s retreat, Port of Moses Lake activities, Grant Transit Board developments, new transit
routes, and transit facility upgrades. Announcements included a joint meeting with the Board of
County Commissioners on March 30, upcoming council sessions, and Youth Dynamics 30th
Anniversary event and downtown cleanup community event.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Deputy Mayor Myers called an Executive Session from 9:27 p.m. to 9:52 p.m. to discuss
potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) subsection (i) with no action to follow. Deputy
Mayor Myers extended the session for five minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
______________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 30, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting portion with the Moses Lake City Council and Grant County Commissioners
was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by Commissioner Kevin Burgess in the Grant County
Commissioners Chambers at 35 C St. NW in Ephrata, with audio remote access. Special notice
for remote attendance was posted on the meeting agenda.
Interlocal Agreement for Bridge Environmental Impact Statement Discussion
Mayor Swartz announced he and Assistant Public Works Director Leigh Ramsey had productive
meetings in Washington D.C. last week. They advocated for a $1.5 million earmark request to
pay for the Environmental Impact Statement which includes studies, analysis, and design for a
new Lake Crossing project. Benefits of the new Lake Crossing include reduced traffic
congestion, more efficient delivery of utilities, and providing an additional freight delivery route
to the Port of Moses Lake. Mayor Swartz proposed the City of Moses Lake be the lead agency
for the project while noting all proposed bridge crossing locations were owned by Grant County.
Grant County Administrator Tom Gaines stated the County would not be competing with the
City by submitting any similar requests for funding.
2027 Comprehensive Plan Coordination
Jim Anderson Cook, Grant County Development Services Director provided an update on the
2027 Grant County Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cook asked all 13 cities to perform a Land
Capacity Analysis of housing, jobs, and industrial landscape to determine if Urban Growth Areas
(UGA) need to be expanded to accommodate for growth. Moses Lake City Manager Rob
Karlinsey detailed progress on Moses Lake’s Comprehensive Plan, including input being
provided by advisory committees and a focus on climate resiliency policies. The plan has an
anticipated adoption date of June 2027. Mr. Karlinsey also discussed another Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Moses Lake and Grant County to streamline the permitting
process in UGA’s. Mr. Cook mentioned Grant County is currently working on updating
antiquated policies in place for all cities.
County and City Updates
Mr. Gaines provided an update on the new Grant County Jail, stating it would be finished on
time and under budget with an opening date in late May of 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting was adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
______________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
FINAL COML City Council 4-14-26, Page 88 of 239
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor
Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center.
1.Fire Service Feasibility Study
Katherine Goetz and Chief Don Waller of Berk Consulting provided additional
explanation from slide deck presentation on March 24 regarding levy rate changing July
1 and levy options. Council discussed a hybrid option process, contracting out services to
the Fire District and de-annexation from the Fire District.
2. Comprehensive Plan Contract Amendment
Planning Manager Vivia Ramsey requested a $10,000 amendment for consultant Nexus
Planning Services for additional work on recent legislation expanding Categorical
Exemption regulations.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Contract
Amendment as presented, second by Council Member Graves. The motion carried 7 – 0.
3.Water and Irrigation Rights
FCS Consultant Chase Bozett presented slide deck summarizing research on the water
rate designs, usage rate data, and 5 rate schedule options. Council agreed to pursue
Option 4, providing savings for most customers. Option 4 results in the following annual
rate increases: 3% for Duplexes, 3.5% for Single-Family homes, 5.5% for
Commercial/Industrial, and 6% for Multi-Family homes.
4.Financial Sustainability Plan Follow Up
•Budget Comparisons with Other Cities - Management Intern Nathan Loutsis presented a
slide deck to analyze the comparison between the various departmental service costs of
Moses Lake and similar sized cities in Washington. Data showed Moses Lake spends
significantly more on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services per capita than other cities.
Based on assessed value, The Moses Lake Fire Department and Ambulance Budget were
higher, while the per call cost was average compared to other cities. The Police Budget
was comparable to other cities. The Public Works Budget was below average in
comparison to other cities.
•Balancing Act Budget Simulation Results - City Manager Rob Karlinsey distributed
binders to Council at the meeting containing results from 117 submissions to the
simulation platform and showed Council how to navigate results in the platform.
•Town Hall Public Input Results - Assistant City Manager / Technology & Support
Services Director James Richmond provided a slide deck to show results from the survey
and dot exercise conducted March 16. Written comments were handed out to Council at
the meeting.
•Additional Data and Charts – Assistant to the City Manager Liz Murillo-Busby provided
a slide deck to show comparisons of assessed values, sales tax, property tax, median
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household income, with original cities as well as Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and
Wenatchee. A Price of Government graph illustrated commercial and residential utility
and property tax history in relation to population and income in the City.
•Scoring Criteria for Enhanced Programs – City Manager Rob Karlinsey provided a slide
deck showing a chart of the 2026 Budget by Service Levels and explained the enhanced
programs scoring criteria with council agreeing to score the programs on a 1-7 scale with
7 representing the best performing program. Council will be completing individual
scoring of enhanced programs on April 14.
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
______________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
FINAL COML City Council 4-14-26, Page 90 of 239
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Distribution Report from 3.24.26
Department
Finance
Presenter at the Meeting
Madeline Prentice, Finance Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
Vouchers -4.14.26.pdf 114.75KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64471
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Staff recommends City Council approve payment of claims as presented.
Summary/Background
The following amounts were budgeted, and sufficient funds were available to cover these payments.
Electronic Transfer: N/A
AP Checks: 173813 –174059 - $1,145,774.88
Payroll AP Expenses: PP2607 - $1,541,781.84
Payroll Checks: PR 2607, 3-27-26 PR #67520-67531 - $4,399.98
Electronic Payments: PR 2607, 3-27-2026 Direct Deposit - $665,780.09
Total expenditure required and budgeted: $3,357,736.79
RCW42.24 governs the process for audit and review of claims and payroll payments for the city. RCW 42.24.180 requires the review and approval of all payments at a regularly
scheduled public meeting on at least a monthly basis. The State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS)Manual outlines the above format for approval by the City
Council.
RCW42.24.080 requires that all claims presented against the city by persons furnishing materials, rendering services, or performing labor must be certified by the appropriate
official to ensure that the materials have been furnished, the services rendered, or the labor performed as described, and that the claims are just, due and unpaid obligations
against the city.
RCW42.24.180 allows expedited processing of the payment of claims when certain conditions have been met. The statute allows the issuance of warrants or checks in payment of
claims before the legislative body has acted to approve the claims when: (1) the appropriate officers have furnished official bonds; (2)the legislative body has adopted policies that
implement effective internal control; (3) the legislative body has provided for review of the documentation supporting the claims within a month of issuance; and (4) that if claims
are disapproved, they shall be recognized as receivables and diligently pursued.
The City meets all these conditions.
Fiscal Consideration
To comply with the requirements, Finance staff schedule payment of claims and payroll for semi-monthly Council approval on the Consent Agenda. The payments listed in the
schedule cover all claims and payroll payments during the period prior to the date of the Council meeting.
All payments made during this period were found to be valid claims against the City. Details are attached and any questions should be directed to the City Manager or Finance
Director.
The City’s internal controls include certification ofthe validity of all payments by the appropriate department prior to submissionfor payment. The Finance Director has delegated
authority for the examinationof vouchers and authorization of payments to the Finance, Accounts Payable, andPayroll staff. All payments are reviewed and validated. The Finance
Divisionregularly reviews its processes to ensure appropriate internal controls are inplace.
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City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 4/8/2026
Finance - Madeline Prentice on 4/7/2026
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TOTALS BY FUND:
FUND NO FUND NAME
Est. Fund Bal. @
03/24/2026 AMOUNT
Est. Fund Bal. @
04/14/2026
001 GENERAL FUND 9,409,040 774,679.33 8,634,360
005 RAINY DAY FUND 518,207 - 518,207
102 TOURISM 2,569,835 15,975.00 2,553,860
103 GRANTS AND DONATIONS 1,532,648 18,054.38 1,514,594
105 ARPA 844,523 - 844,523
110 HOMELESS SERVICES 819,109 - 819,109
111 OPIOID ABATEMENT 241,718 - 241,718
112 PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM 98,600 - 98,600
114 PATHS/TRAILS 178,496 - 178,496
116 STREET 963,754 29,657.24 934,097
119 STREET REPR/RECON 8,121,986 86,153.69 8,035,833
170 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT 1,924,746 - 1,924,746
282 LOCAL BORROWING 984,872 - 984,872
286 REFUNDING GO BONDS 2015 184,580 - 184,580
314 PARK & RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS - - -
315 PARK MITIGATION CAPITAL PROJECTS 110,017 49,145.10 60,872
320 FIRE MITIGATION FUND 1,327,480 - 1,327,480
411 WATER 8,876,237 115,395.04 8,760,842
412 WASTEWATER 4,298,640 156,641.37 4,141,999
450 2011 BOND FUND 10,304 - 10,304
452 2004 BOND FUND 5,732 - 5,732
471 WATER RIGHTS 2,345,084 - 2,345,084
472 WATER REMEDIATION 1,366,591 4,600.00 1,361,991
473 STORMWATER CONSTRUCTION 137,188 - 137,188
477 WATER CONSTRUCTION 6,730,799 10,360.79 6,720,438
478 WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION 1,006,648 - 1,006,648
485 PWTF WATER-WASTEWATER DEBT SVS 20,196 - 20,196
487 2015 GO BONDS REDEMPTION 9,504 - 9,504
490 SANITATION 3,386,636 341,189.88 3,045,446
493 STORM WATER 977,317 29,743.93 947,573
495 AIRPORT 80,694 852.05 79,842
498 AMBULANCE 2,400,415 62,095.85 2,338,319
501 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE 247,957 - 247,957
503 SELF-INSURANCE 659,089 - 659,089
517 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,267,692 27,150.15 1,240,542
519 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,854,835 114,918.06 3,739,917
528 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,765,273 74,464.31 1,690,808
611 FIRE PENSION 649,596 1,712.88 647,883
623 DEPOSIT 1,827,254 774,767.67 1,052,486
631 STATE 27,463 27,463
TOTAL 71,780,755$ 2,687,556.72$ 69,093,199$
City of Moses Lake
Tabulation of Claims Paid-Summary by Fund
Council Meeting Date-04/14/2026
FINAL COML City Council 4-14-26, Page 93 of 239
Check Name Check Amount Check Date Invoice Description
173813 ABEL MANCILLA 242.67 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173814 CHARLOTTE HILLMAN 91.69 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173815 FORPLEX LLC 274.86 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173816 GMTPM 159.03 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173817 JAVIER OR JUANITA RAMIREZ 159.78 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173818 JOSEPH OR CHRISTINE AUVIL 88.17 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173819 KAYLA OR ELLIOTT DELONG 181.96 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173820 KORENE MACIESKI 88.66 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173821 MCKENZIE OR LEO HAASE 263.16 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173822 NORTH STAR TRUSTEE LLC 325.20 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173823 NORTHWEST PROPERTIES QUINCY LLC 74.70 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173824 PETER BELOBORODYY 184.22 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173825 RHONDA SNOOK 38.18 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173826 RUBY RED RENTALS LLC 181.21 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173827 THE ESTATE OF THOMAS P. GREEN 44.85 03/20/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173828 A & H Printers Inc 81.38 03/23/2026 Business Cards - A. Morton
173829 A2A Integrated Logistics, Inc 2,092.08 03/23/2026 Medical Supplies
173830 AAA Readymix Inc 1,522.78 03/23/2026 Concrete Delivery: David St. & Trunagin
173831 Abc Hydraulics 797.56 03/23/2026 Misc. Parts
173832 Altec Inc.401.99 03/23/2026 Misc. Parts
173833 Amazon Capital Services, Inc.1,733.78 03/23/2026 Operating Supplies
173834 American Linen Inc 478.90 03/23/2026 Ambulance Linens
173835 Anatek Labs, Inc.6,602.00 03/23/2026 Sample Testing
173836 AT&T Mobility II, LLC 799.24 03/23/2026 Cell Phones
173837 Basin Propane LLC 28.42 03/23/2026 Propane
173838 Battery Systems Inc 549.48 03/23/2026 L3/H6/48-Cp Battery
173839 Bethany Rose Iverson 85.40 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173840 Bound Tree Medical LLC 151.37 03/23/2026 Medical Supplies
173841 Branom Operating Company LLC 200.94 03/23/2026 Calibration
173842 Cascade Natural Gas Corp 1,040.77 03/23/2026 Natural Gas
173843 Cascadia Law Group PLLC 4,600.00 03/23/2026 General Legal Feb 2026
173844 Central Machinery Sales Inc 3,605.24 03/23/2026 Dozer Rental
173845 Columbia Bearing Bdi 129.89 03/23/2026 Oil Seals
173846 Commercial Tire Inc 166.50 03/23/2026 Tire Disposal
173847 Connell Oil 1,157.93 03/23/2026 Oil 5W/30
173848 Copiers Northwest Inc 77.04 03/23/2026 Equipment Contract Fees
173849 D & L Supply Company Inc 596.75 03/23/2026 Rings
173850 Dell Marketing 923.48 03/23/2026 Monitors
173851 Evergreen StormH2O 9,214.79 03/23/2026 Stormwater Comp Plan & Rate Study
173852 Faber Industrial Supply 256.11 03/23/2026 Parts/Supplies
173853 Ferrellgas 21.99 03/23/2026 Propane
173854 Fulcrum Strategy Group LLC 17,150.00 03/23/2026 Multi-Modal Survey Research
173855 Galls LLC 384.98 03/23/2026 Uniform
173856 Genuine Parts Company, Inc.672.12 03/23/2026 Equipment Parts
173857 Grace Nixon 33.60 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173858 Grant County Animal Outreach 45,249.99 03/23/2026 Contract Payment
City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
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City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
173859 Gray & Osborne, Inc.493.09 03/23/2026 Well 34 Pilot Study And Project Report
173860 H D Fowler Company 5,337.68 03/23/2026 Parts/Supplies
173861 Haglund's Trophies, LLC 25.44 03/23/2026 Name Plates
173862 Home Depot Credit Services 825.18 03/23/2026 Parts / Supplies Statement Feb 2026
173863 Huntwork Enterprise LLC 266.37 03/23/2026 Larson Freezer Pro Services
173864 Ibs Inc 549.72 03/23/2026 Misc. Parts
173865 Idexx Distribution, Inc.4,919.18 03/23/2026 Gamma Irad Colilerts
173866 Inland Body & Paint 441.60 03/23/2026 Repair Eq #244
173867 Inland Pipe & Supply Company 58.41 03/23/2026 Repair Kit
173868 Jordan Gilmore Inc.8,403.00 03/23/2026 Onboarding Software Sub
173869 Katherine Kenison, PS 20,500.00 03/23/2026 City Atty Services - Feb 2026
173870 Keller Associates 29,110.25 03/23/2026 2025 Sewer On-Call Contract
173871 Kelley Create 1,091.97 03/23/2026 Equipment Contract Fees
173872 Lad Irrigation Company Inc 89.94 03/23/2026 Camlocks/Clamps
173873 Les Schwab Tire Center 1,064.16 03/23/2026 St225/75R Tires
173874 Life -Assist, Inc.1,454.77 03/23/2026 Medical Supplies
173875 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc 19.94 03/23/2026 Co2
173876 Lowes 1,826.35 03/23/2026 Parts / Supplies Statement Feb 2026
173877 Martin Schempp 644.00 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173878 McKesson Medical-Surgical 225.99 03/23/2026 Medical Supplies
173879 MES Service Company LLC 704.81 03/23/2026 Equipment, Hose
173880 Michael Reed 18.90 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173881 Moses Lake Steel Supply 154.96 03/23/2026 Tubing
173882 Norco Enterprises Inc 483.35 03/23/2026 Medical Supplies
173883 North 40 Outfitters 145.26 03/23/2026 Misc. Tools
173884 Northstar Chemical Inc 2,569.60 03/23/2026 Sodium Hypochlorite
173885 Oreilly Auto Parts 13.04 03/23/2026 Sway Bar
173886 Oxarc Inc 120.04 03/23/2026 Parts/Supplies
173887 Pamela Petry-McKinsey 424.90 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173888 Pasco Tire Factory, INC 2,106.48 03/23/2026 255/60R18 Tires
173889 Pearl Many Hintz 50.40 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173890 Perteet, Inc.2,814.16 03/23/2026 Sr17/Yonezawa Intersection
173891 Pro Touch Car Wash & Auto Detail LLC 113.35 03/23/2026 February Car Washes
173892 Robert Bischoff 273.42 03/23/2026 Uniform
173893 Robert Layne Ray 84.00 03/23/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173894 Sherwin-Williams 225.67 03/23/2026 Paint For Graffiti
173895 Skaug Brothers Glass 70.53 03/23/2026 Windshield Repair
173896 Spaldings Inc 208.32 03/23/2026 Misc. Parts
173897 The Wide Format Company 1,117.33 03/23/2026 Plotter Paper & Ink
173898 Turf Star Western 817.93 03/23/2026 Tie Rods/Pedal Kit
173899 UPS Store 2469 11,936.81 03/23/2026 Metered Mail/Printing
173900 Washington Association of Building Officials 109.00 03/23/2026 2026 Wabo Membership
173901 Central Mechanical Services 268.13 03/24/2026 Permit Overpayment Reimbursement
173902 Derek Perez 210.00 03/24/2026 CDL Physical Reimbursement
173903 Diego Rangel Dominguez 175.00 03/24/2026 CDL Physical Reimbursement
173904 Eternal Hotels 544.90 03/24/2026 Water Modeling Permit Overpaid
173905 Garland/DBS, Inc 26,574.35 03/24/2026 Retainage Calculation Correction
FINAL COML City Council 4-14-26, Page 95 of 239
City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
173907 Lakeside Disposal, Inc 328,571.33 03/24/2026 Haul Contract Payment Feb '26
173908 Port of Moses Lake 1,588.95 03/24/2026 ACH Sent to COML in Error
173909 Shannon Springer 10.48 03/24/2026 Postage Reimbursement
173910 Ben Schober 204.00 03/24/2026 Travel Per Diem
173911 Curt Ledeboer 296.00 03/24/2026 Conference Per Diem
173912 Jeffrey Gaddis 296.00 03/24/2026 Conference Per Diem
173913 Lizabeth Murillo Busby 65.00 03/24/2026 Travel Per Diem
173914 Mitchell Hohman 296.00 03/24/2026 Conference Per Diem
173915 Jovita Cantu 136.30 03/25/2026 Training Travel Mileage
173916 Curt Ledeboer 9,623.84 03/25/2026 Replenish Buy Moneys
173917 A & H Printers Inc 81.38 03/26/2026 Debbie Business Cards
173918 American Linen Inc 478.90 03/26/2026 Professional Services
173919 Berk Consulting 9,092.50 03/26/2026 Fire Feasibility Study
173920 Bound Tree Medical LLC 274.99 03/26/2026 Medical Supplies
173921 Bud Clary Ford LLC 4,703.47 03/26/2026 Lamps
173922 Cascade Natural Gas Corp 1,770.40 03/26/2026 LRC Natural Gas
173923 Centurylink 14.49 03/26/2026 Long Distance Service
173924 Centurylink 195.90 03/26/2026 Telephone Services
173925 Columbia Basin Herald 132.73 03/26/2026 Advertising
173926 Columbia Bearing Bdi 78.71 03/26/2026 Oil Seals
173927 Commercial Tire Inc 1,092.36 03/26/2026 Tires/Disposal
173928 Control Systems NW, LLC 1,198.45 03/26/2026 Sand Dunes Blower Controller
173929 Copiers Northwest Inc 168.48 03/26/2026 Equipment Contract Fees
173930 Databar Inc 2,314.43 03/26/2026 Utility Billing Invoices
173931 Direct Mail, Inc 553.80 03/26/2026 Columbia Basin Magazine
173932 Faber Industrial Supply 413.66 03/26/2026 Misc. Hammers
173933 General Fire Apparatus Inc 587.69 03/26/2026 Valve Assembly
173934 Genuine Parts Company, Inc.137.44 03/26/2026 Seals
173935 Gonzalez Underground LLC 76,319.23 03/26/2026 Wheeler & L Roundabout
173936 Haglund's Trophies, LLC 25.44 03/26/2026 City Clerk Name Plate
173937 Ibs Inc 2,959.82 03/26/2026 Parts/Supplies
173938 Inland Body & Paint 481.47 03/26/2026 Repair Eq # 175
173939 Joy Johnston 278.75 03/26/2026 Graphic Design- Federal Funding
173940 Les Schwab Tire Center 1,908.88 03/26/2026 225/70R19.5/14 Tires/Tire Mounts
173941 Life -Assist, Inc.860.68 03/26/2026 Medical Supplies
173942 McKesson Medical-Surgical 382.55 03/26/2026 Medical Supplies
173943 MES Service Company LLC 115.97 03/26/2026 Uniform
173944 Moon Security Services Inc 258.12 03/26/2026 Security Services
173945 Moses Lake Steel Supply 65.33 03/26/2026 Misc. Parts
173946 North 40 Outfitters 10.03 03/26/2026 Parts/Supplies
173947 Northstar Chemical Inc 4,048.00 03/26/2026 Sodium Hypochlorite
173948 Owen Equipment Company 210.39 03/26/2026 Equipment Parts
173949 Oxarc Inc 448.27 03/26/2026 Misc. Parts
173950 Platt Electric 375.62 03/26/2026 Misc. Parts
173951 Rdo Equipment Co.56.14 03/26/2026 Pins/Retainer
173952 RH2 Engineering Inc.1,900.35 03/26/2026 On-Call Scada-Water Maint
173953 Safariland LLC 63.00 03/26/2026 TRT Supplies
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City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
173954 Safety Kleen Corp 382.22 03/26/2026 Oil Filter Waste/Parts Washer Service
173955 SHI International, Inc 48.89 03/26/2026 Adobe Subscription
173956 Shirtbuilders Inc 4,660.94 03/26/2026 Program T Shirts
173957 Tyler Technologies, Inc.3,152.00 03/26/2026 Implementation Costs
173958 UPS Store 2469 588.45 03/26/2026 Operating Supplies, Posters
173959 Us Postal Service 4,188.30 03/26/2026 1000037072 PI 91- Postage Deposit
173960 Washington State Department of Ecology 7,525.88 03/26/2026 Biosolids Annual Permits
173961 Weinstein Beverage Company 88.00 03/26/2026 Water Services
173962 Western Integrated Technologies, Inc 282.74 03/26/2026 Equipment Parts
173963 Douglas Cramer 1,059.35 03/27/2026 Overpayment On Account
173964 Angela Kay Malecha 445.97 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173965 James or Veronica Bradley 102.47 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173966 Jeremy or Kathalene Reese 178.23 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173967 Moses Lake School District 6,945.24 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173968 Ray or Donna Nelson 275.00 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173969 Robert J. Dempsay Jr 41.44 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173970 Ruby Red Rentals LLC 27.25 03/27/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173971 Janelle Sword 1,018.04 03/31/2026 March Retiree Pension 2026
173972 Luther Stowers 694.84 03/31/2026 March 2026 Retiree Pension
173973 2M Company Inc 62.39 04/02/2026 Pool Plumbing Repair Parts
173974 A & H Printers Inc 1,100.20 04/02/2026 Printing Services
173975 Abc Hydraulics 1,261.48 04/02/2026 Equipment Parts
173976 Alan Key 488.25 04/02/2026 Preemployment Polygraphs
173977 Amazon Capital Services, Inc.5,270.98 04/02/2026 Supply Purchase Statements
173978 American Water Works Assoc 1,210.00 04/02/2026 2026 WA Water Utility Council Dues
173979 Anatek Labs, Inc.1,035.00 04/02/2026 Sample Testing
173980 Applied Industrial Systems, LLC 49,145.10 04/02/2026 Chiller Rental - 3rd Month
173981 AT&T Mobility II, LLC 2,915.46 04/02/2026 Cell Phones
173982 Baker Tilly US, LLP 8,685.00 04/02/2026 Finance Bank Rec Pro Services
173983 Basin Propane LLC 39.47 04/02/2026 Propane
173984 Basin Septic Services Inc 2,052.82 04/02/2026 Portable Toilet Services
173985 Bud Clary Ford LLC 68,690.76 04/02/2026 2026 Ford Transit Passenger Van
173986 Cascade Natural Gas Corp 525.23 04/02/2026 Natural Gas Services
173987 Centurylink 395.08 04/02/2026 Telephone Services
173988 Cobies Fine Dry Cleaning 180.76 04/02/2026 Drycleaning
173989 Columbia Basin Herald 478.29 04/02/2026 Advertising
173990 Copiers Northwest Inc 12,496.23 04/02/2026 Equipment Contract Fees
173991 Criminal Justice Training Commission 386.05 04/02/2026 Training
173992 Cummins-Allison Corp.671.62 04/02/2026 Money Counter Maintenance
173993 D & L Supply Company Inc 14,339.91 04/02/2026 Misc. Parts
173994 Ferguson Enterprises Inc #3007 52.28 04/02/2026 Misc. Parts
173995 First Responder Outfitters, Inc 609.23 04/02/2026 Uniform- High Crimes
173996 Genuine Parts Company, Inc.729.52 04/02/2026 Equipment Parts
173997 GMP Consultants 6,402.90 04/02/2026 Finance Director Search/Travel
173998 Grant County Treasurer 47,963.37 04/02/2026 2026 1St Half Property Tax
173999 Grant County Treasurer 824.13 04/02/2026 Liquor Profits 2%
174000 Grant County Treasurer 1,014.37 04/02/2026 Liquor Profits 2%
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City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
174001 Gunarama Wholesale Inc 2,834.45 04/02/2026 Firearm Supplies
174002 H D Fowler Company 946.43 04/02/2026 Hydrant Parts
174003 IIA Lifting Services, Inc.1,185.59 04/02/2026 Ladder Maintenance
174004 Inland Northwest Veterinary Dentistry 6,064.20 04/02/2026 K-9 Jester Root Canal
174005 Inland Pipe & Supply Company 89.85 04/02/2026 Misc. Parts
174006 Jerome P Fanucci 7,020.30 04/02/2026 Wheeler Rd & Rd L Roundabout
174007 Kottkamp & Yedinak, P.L.L.C.2,300.00 04/02/2026 Planning Pro Services
174008 L N Curtis & Sons 7,390.74 04/02/2026 Operating Supplies, SCBA
174009 Lad Irrigation Company Inc 501.85 04/02/2026 Pvc Supplies Waterline Repair
174010 Les Schwab Tire Center 237.83 04/02/2026 St205/75R-15/8 Tires
174011 Life -Assist, Inc.1,757.32 04/02/2026 Medical Supplies
174012 Localtel Communications 1,425.75 04/02/2026 Internet Services
174013 Manta Ray Aquatics 7,475.00 04/02/2026 LTAC- ThankSwimming 2025
174014 McKesson Medical-Surgical 677.98 04/02/2026 Medical Supplies
174015 Moon Security Services Inc 201.64 04/02/2026 Security Services
174016 Morrison Mobile Veterinary Services 136.11 04/02/2026 K9 Vet
174017 Moses Lake Steel Supply 133.53 04/02/2026 Parts/Supplies
174018 Multi Agency Comm Center E911 66,764.36 04/02/2026 Law/Fire/Ems Calls
174019 North 40 Outfitters 397.66 04/02/2026 Parts/Supplies
174020 Northwest Public Broadcasting 1,000.00 04/02/2026 LTAC - Appraisal Fair Ads
174021 Paramount Supply Company 473.75 04/02/2026 Pool Heater Piping
174022 Pasco Tire Factory, INC 1,560.74 04/02/2026 Tires
174023 Pitney Bowes Inc 1,378.58 04/02/2026 Postage Machine Lease
174024 Platt Electric 64.24 04/02/2026 Lamps
174025 Pollardwater.Com 97.60 04/02/2026 Hydrant Bag
174026 Protect Youth Sports 2,118.30 04/02/2026 Background Checks
174027 Public Safety Testing Inc 998.00 04/02/2026 Q1 2026 Subscription PD/Fire
174028 Rells Fire Equipment Inc 1,519.60 04/02/2026 Hang 10 Grill Fire Inspection
174029 San Diego Police Equipment 7,915.72 04/02/2026 Ammo
174030 SCL Fence and Supply, LLC 1,958.99 04/02/2026 Fencing
174031 Sherwin-Williams 48.17 04/02/2026 Paint
174032 Silvie Valdez 2,331.00 04/02/2026 Feb '26 Rec Program
174033 Southeast Publications USA, Inc 1,674.00 04/02/2026 LTAC Advertising - Pier 4/Mardon Maps
174034 SWARCO McCain Inc.266.00 04/02/2026 Repair Supplies/Labor
174035 Symbol Arts 490.96 04/02/2026 Awards
174036 T-Mobile Usa, Inc 50.00 04/02/2026 Investigations
174037 The Wide Format Company 786.95 04/02/2026 Toner - Large Printer Engineering
174038 Uline 1,159.30 04/02/2026 Supplies
174039 Usa Blue Book 1,305.68 04/02/2026 Tube Assemblies/Pvc Parts
174040 Weinstein Beverage Company 136.00 04/02/2026 Water
174041 Western Display Fireworks Ltd 7,500.00 04/02/2026 Fireworks - 1st Installment
174042 Whitney Equipment Company Inc 50,128.84 04/02/2026 Replacement Pumps
174043 Ziggys 64.89 04/02/2026 Pool Posts
174044 A&R Real Estate Holdings LLC 1,500.00 04/03/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
174045 Aleksandr or Anita Sukhovetskiy 141.56 04/03/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
174046 Gregory or Celia Bell 159.81 04/03/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
174047 Josiah or Emma Barrett 203.55 04/03/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
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City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
174048 Taylor Stevens or Cutter Easterday 199.69 04/03/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
174049 Doug Coutts 195.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
174050 Edmund Guerrero 296.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
174051 Heidi Merritt 203.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
174052 Hunter Boyd 210.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
174053 Jose Ramirez 210.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
174054 Juan Serrato 165.00 04/03/2026 Training Per Diem
174055 Kaydren Dunkin 177.00 04/03/2026 Training Per Diem
174056 Lynn Dodd 203.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
174057 Omar Ramirez 165.00 04/03/2026 Training Per Diem
174058 Seth Ellis 196.00 04/03/2026 Se Dnr Imt3 2026
174059 Stefanie Dunn 219.00 04/03/2026 Conference Per Diem
1,145,774.88
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Pay Cycle Name Payment Amount Payment Date Payment Description
2606 Life Flight Network 10,875.00$ 3/26/2026 Employee Renewals
2606 Airlift NW 41.16$ 03/25/2026 New Employee Membership
2606 IAFF Local 1258 5,800.00$ 03/25/2026 Fire Union Dues
2606 Moses Lake Police Guild 630.00$ 03/25/2026 Police Union Dues
2606 NY Child Support Center 184.61$ 03/25/2026 Employee Child Support
2606 Office of Financial Recovery 265.00$ 03/25/2026 Employee Garnishment
2606 WACOPS LDG 2,300.50$ 03/25/2026 Police Dues
2606 WA Council of Police & Sheriffs 537.50$ 03/25/2026 Police Dues
2606 AFSCME 3,244.75$ 03/25/2026 Union Dues- PW/Parks/Com Dev
2604 Assn of Washington Cities 553,229.50$ 02/09/2026 Medical Premiums
2606 Assn of Washington Cities 548,379.08$ 03/03/2026 Medical Premiums
2606 Department of Social & Health Services 1,770.14$ 03/17/2026 Child Support
2606 Department of Retirement Systems 124,228.37$ 03/17/2026 Employee Retirement
2606 FICA 215,975.62$ 03/16/2026 Payroll Taxes
2606 ICMA Police RHS 2,907.66$ 03/16/2026 Police RHS
2606 ICMA - Mission Square 41,833.55$ 03/16/2026 Employee Deferred Comp
2606 Symetra Life Insurance 562.40$ 03/16/2026 Suplemental Life Ins
2526 Department of Retirement Systems 1,139.20$ 03/09/2026 NLEC Reporting Dec '26
2602 Department of Retirement Systems 1,515.80$ 03/10/2026 NLEC Reporting Jan '26
2604 Department of Retirement Systems 1,525.84$ 03/11/2026 NLEC Reporting Feb '26
2026 The Links at Moses Point 12,172.50$ 03/27/2026 2026 Employee Golf Membership
2607 IAFF Local 1258- Disability 2,140.20$ 03/31/2026 Fire Disability Dues
2607 IAFF MERP 3,900.00$ 03/31/2026 Fire Medical Reimbursement Plan
2607 NY Child Support Center 184.61$ 03/31/2026 Child Support
2607 Office of Financial Recovery 265.00$ 03/31/2026 Employee Garnishment
2607 Trusteed Plans Service Corp.2,860.00$ 03/31/2026 PD Disability Dues
2607 AFSCME 3,313.85$ 03/31/2026 Union Dues- PW/Parks/Com Dev
1,541,781.84$
City of Moses Lake
Payroll Expenses with Summary Description
For April 14th, 2026 Council Meeting
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Mobile and Street Food Vendor Amendment Ordinance 3095
Department
Community Development
Presenter at the Meeting
Christopher Horton, Building Official/Fire Marshal
Packet Attachments (if any)
Mobile food Vendor Ordinance.docx 26.16KB
Chapter 5.07 Moses Lake Municipal Code - Mobile Food Vendors.rtf 218.38KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64452
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Staff respectfully requests that the City Council adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 5.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code regarding Mobile Food Vendors, Food Courts, and Street Food
Vendors.
Summary/Background
Title 5 – Business License and Regulations was adopted by the City on December 9, 2025.
Since its adoption, staff identified several areas within Chapter 5.07 that require updating to improve clarity, ensure public safety, and align with state‑level regulations governing
mobile food operations.
The proposed amendments focus on regulatory modernization, removal of outdated or redundant local requirements, and the incorporation of health, labor, and fire safety
standards established by Washington State regulatory agencies.
The ordinance proposes the following updates to MLMC Chapter 5.07:
Alignment with Washington State Department of Health regulations related to mobile food unit construction, food handling, wastewater, and sanitation.
Alignment with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries standards for electrical safety, mechanical systems, and appliance installation.
Alignment with the Washington State Fire Code, including requirements for cooking equipment, fuel storage, fire suppression, and site safety for mobile food vendors.
Removal of duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary provisions from previous local regulations.
Clarification of operational rules for mobile food vendors, food courts, and street food vendors to ensure consistency and improved understanding among applicants.
Consolidation of relevant site development requirements within the Unified Development Code (UDC), consistent with the City's ongoing code modernization efforts.
The proposed amendments support City priorities:
City Council Priority #3- The simplification and modernization of food vendor regulations contribute to a more business friendly environment and strengthened community
character
Core Mission of Public Safety- By aligning with state health, labor, and fire safety requirements, the ordinance reinforces the City’s obligation to provide safe environments
for residents, visitors, and business operators
The amendments offer several operational and community benefits:
Regulatory clarity for applicants, reducing confusion and inconsistent interpretations.
Reduced administrative burden for both staff and mobile food operators through clearer and state‑aligned standards.
Enhanced public safety through consistent enforcement of health, fire, and building safety requirements.
Economic development support by establishing predictable, transparent, and modern regulations for mobile food businesses.
Staff respectfully requests that the City Council adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 5.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code regarding Mobile Food Vendors, Food Courts, and
Street Food Vendors.
Fiscal Consideration
No significant fiscal impact is anticipated. The amendments may reduce administrative time spent clarifying or enforcing outdated provisions.
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City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 4/8/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/3/2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 3095
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO AMENDMENTS REGARDING MOBILE FOOD
VENDORS, FOOD COURTS, AND STREET FOOD VENDORS WITHIN
THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recitals:
1.The City of Moses Lake adopted Title 5 – Business License and Regulations on December 9,
2025; and
2. Amendments to Chapter 5.07 regarding Mobile Food Vendors, Food Courts, and Street Food
Vendors are necessary to align local regulations with the Washington State Department of Health
and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries; and
3. Amendments are also necessary to ensure consistency with the Washington State Fire Code
for safe operation, siting, and equipment standards applicable to mobile food units; and
4.These amendments also remove outdated or unnecessary provisions previously adopted by the
City while maintaining enforceable standards for public safety; and
5.The amendments support the City Council’s priority of improving the City’s image and
reputation by streamlining processes; and
6.The amendments further support the City’s core mission of ensuring public safety; and
7.This ordinance provides regulatory alignment and modernization intended to simplify
compliance requirements for mobile food vendors; and
8.The amendments reduce administrative burden on both vendors and City staff through clearer,
consolidated, and state-aligned standards; and
9. The amendment promotes local economic activity by ensuring mobile food vendor regulations
are predictable, transparent, and supportive of a diverse business environment.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The Recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as Findings of Fact and incorporated herein.
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Section 2. Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 5.07 MLMC.
Chapter 5.07 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code is hereby amended as shown in Attachment A,
which is incorporated herein by reference. The amendments include:
•Alignment with Washington State Health Department rules for mobile food units; and
•Alignment with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries requirements for
electrical, mechanical, and operational safety; and
•Alignment with the Washington State Fire Code, including provisions related to mobile
food preparation vehicles, fuel storage, fire protection systems, and operational safety;
and
•Removal of duplicative or outdated local requirements; and
•Clarification of operational regulations for mobile food vendors, food courts, and street
food vendors; and
•Retention of enforceable local standards necessary to ensure public safety, neighborhood
compatibility, and responsible business operations.
Section 3. Severability.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court, board or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after its passage and publication as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, WA and signed by its Mayor on
_____________, 2026.
________________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
________________________________ __________________________________
Vote:
Date Published:
Date Effective:
April 20, 2026
April 25, 2026
Graves Swartz Myers Fancher Davis Lombardi Skaug
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Attachment A
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Chapter 5.07
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS, FOOD COURTS, AND STREET FOOD
VENDORS
Sections:
5.07.010 Required Conditions.
5.07.020 Definitions.
5.07.030 Exemptions.
5.07.050 Investigation and Determination.
5.07.060 Fees.
5.07.080 Compliance with Regulations.
5.07.090 Mobile Food and Street Food Vendor and Food Court Standards.
5.07.110 Appeal.
5.07.120 Penalty.
5.07.150 Fees Collected by Court.
5.07.010 Required Conditions:
It shall be unlawful for a mobile food or street food vendor to engage in business within the City
of Moses Lake except under the conditions of this chapter.
5.07.020 Definitions:
The following terms and definitions shall be used in the administration of this chapter:
A.“Mobile food vendor” shall mean any person, firm, or corporation, whether as owner, agent,
consignee, or employee, whether a resident of the City or not, who engages in a business of
selling and delivering food from a vehicle or other motorized conveyance upon privately or
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publicly owned property including any public street, sidewalk, alley, or public way of the City. A
person, firm, or corporation so engaged shall not be relieved from complying with the
provisions of this chapter merely by reason of associating temporarily with any local dealer,
trader, merchant, or auctioneer, or by conducting such temporary business in connection with,
as part of, or in the name of any local dealer, trader, merchant, or auctioneer.
B.“Food” shall have its usual and ordinary meaning, and shall include all items designed for
human consumption, including, but not limited to, candy, gum, popcorn, hot dogs, sandwiches,
peanuts, soft drinks, frozen concessions, nonalcoholic beverages, and dairy products. Products
regulated by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board may not be sold by mobile food
or street food vendors.
C.“Authorized concession stand” shall mean a concession stand operated or maintained for
the sale of food or merchandise, in the public parks of the City, or on other public property, by
the City or in accordance with a City-approved agreement or franchise.
D.“Public celebration” shall mean the Spring Festival activities customarily celebrated in and
around McCosh Park and other areas of the City, as well as any other time of public celebration.
E.“Special event” shall mean an event for which the City has authorized use of City facilities for
use by vendors, such as the farmers market.
F.“Street food vendor” shall mean a vendor, including any owner and employee, selling food
within a public or private parking lot, pedestrian plaza, public street, alley, sidewalk, public
right-of-way, or public property, using a nonmotorized cart or temporary structure.
G.“Food court” shall mean one (1) location (parking lot, plaza, or lot) where three (3) or more
street food vendors operate within a defined space that has been designed to accommodate
multiple food vendors on a permanent basis. The site offers utility connections, parking and
restrooms for patrons.
H.A “tent,” for the purposes of this chapter, shall be defined as a structure, enclosure, canopy
or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or pliable material
supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it protects, and which meets the
flame propagation performance treatment set forth in Section 3104.2 of the International Fire
Code (test method 1 or 2 of NFPA 701), CPAI 84, or California Fire Marshal Seal. (Ord. 3045,
3/26/24; Ord. 2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2878, 11/14/17; Ord. 2784, 10/13/15; Ord. 1619, 1994)
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5.07.030 Exemptions:
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to the following:
A. Persons selling only fruits, vegetables, berries, eggs, or any farm produce, pursuant to RCW
36.71.090.
B. Limited Special Event Vending. Mobile food vendors and street food vendors may vend from a
zone approved for mobile food vending and are exempt from the permitting requirements of
this chapter but must have and maintain all other licenses and approvals necessary to lawfully
operate as a mobile food or street food vendor in Moses Lake. Limited special event vending
cannot remain at a location for longer than the duration of the special event and while there
must be located so as to avoid creating conflicts with pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic or
creating other public safety problems. The owner of the property where an event such as a
community event, special event approved by the City, a neighborhood block party, wedding,
birthday party, grand opening, or similar event is taking place must have invited the mobile
food or street food vendor to participate and such vending is part of the event activities. (Ord.
3045, 3/26/24; Ord. 2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2784, 10/13/15; Ord. 1619, 1994)
5.07.040 Mobile Food Vendor Requirements:
Any person, firm, or corporation operating as a mobile food or street food vendor shall abide
by the following requirements:
A. The name or name and address of the person(s) owning the mobile food vending facility
shall be available in writing, on site, and within the facility; and shall be provided immediately
upon request.
C. Each mobile food or street food vendor shall obtain and provide written documentation
on-premises of the following which shall be made available immediately upon request by a City
employee:
1. Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI).
2. . Washington State Fire Marshal’s Food Truck Inspection Checklist. Such checklist can be
provided by the City Fire Marshal (or designee).
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.
.
4. Copy of current food establishment permit issued by the Grant County Health District.
5. Copy of current City of Moses Lake business license.
6. Each food vendor shall be a self-contained unit and shall comply with electrical code
requirements. Vendor will provide proof of Labor & Industries electrical code certification
by displaying a Washington state Labor and Industries issued certification
sticker___________________________on the vehicle.
9. Uniform Fire Code.
7. LPG (commonly referred to as propane tanks) or compressed natural gas (CNG) gas
containers shall adhere to the Washington State Building and Fire Codes and the
NFPA 58.
5.07.045 Food Court Requirements:
Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate a “food court,” as defined in Section
5.07.020, shall comply with the following requirements:
A. The name or names and address of persons who are in charge of the food court shall be
available on-site and in writing immediately upon request.
C. Each food court operation shall provide, on site, the following information to demonstrate
compliance with this chapter and other applicable codes:
1. Copy of the food court’s Washington State business license, including the Unified
Business Identifier number.
2. Copy of the food court’s City of Moses Lake business license.
3. Fire prevention checklist, the latest version of which can be obtained from the City Fire
Marshal. At all times, the food court must comply with the most recently adopted
Washington State Adopted and Amended Fire Code.
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1.If located near a street corner, food court vendors shall be 15 feet back from the
backside of the corner of the sidewalk (or corner edge of the right-of-way if there is no
sidewalk).
2.Separation distances between food vending units shall comply with the most
recently adopted Washington State Adopted and Amended Fire Code.
3.Propane tanks (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) tank capacity and other
specifications shall comply with the most recently adopted Washington State Adopted and
Amended Fire Code.
6.Electric power, if provided, shall be in compliance with the most recently adopted
electrical code and shall be provided within the food court, with connections made
available to each individual food vending unit.
If electricity is provided, the property owner, property lessee, or their contractor shall obtain a
permit from L&I and necessary inspections performed prior to operation of the food court.
Vendor will provide proof of Labor & Industries electrical code certification by displaying _ a
Washington state Labor and Industries issued certification sticker __________________________ on
the premises.
7.It is the responsibility of the individual food vendors within the food court to obtain a
food establishment permit from the Grant County Health District and to adhere to best
practices for food handling when undertaking food vendor activities involving the
preparation and serving of food.
8.Noise generated on site shall comply with currently adopted noise ordinance of the
Moses Lake Municipal Code. (Ord. 3045, 3/26/24)
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5.07.090 Mobile Food and Street Food Vendor and Food Court
Standards:
All mobile and street vendors and food courts shall conform to the following standards:
A.Except as provided in 5.07.030, Exemptions, of this Chapter, no mobile food or street food
vendor shall operate from one (1) location in a residential zone as defined in Title 15 for longer
than fifteen (15) minutes at a time.
B.No mobile food or street food vendor shall locate his or her vehicle or conveyance in that
portion of public right-of-way abutting private property without the written permission of the
owner of the abutting private property. Unless approved in advance by the City as part of event
that includes a street closure, no food shall be offered, displayed, or sold, and no customers
served, in any vehicle travel lane. Any operation of a vendor in the right-of-way shall require a
permit from the City.
C.No signs or signage shall be permitted other than that which can be contained on the
vehicle or conveyance utilized. Notwithstanding the foregoing, up to two sandwich board signs
of no more than eight square feet each are permissible, provided they do not obstruct vehicle
or pedestrian traffic or site lines, and are within thirty feet of the vehicle or conveyance.
D.The distance between any food vendor and other structures on the site shall comply with
the requirements of the most recently Washington State Adopted and Amended Fire Code.
M.Mobile vendor generators shall not be operated from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and comply
with the currently adopted Washington State Fire Code and referenced standards. (Ord. 3051,
9/24/24; Ord. 3045, 3/26/24; Ord. 2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2824, 9/27/16; Ord. 2784, 10/13/15;
Ord. 1619, 1994)
5.07.100 Enforcement:
Mobile food vendor operations may be suspended or terminated by the City Manager or
designee(s) for any of the following causes:
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A. Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement provided to the City or the on-premise
property owner.
B. Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made in connection with the selling of
products.
C. Any violation of this chapter.
D. Any violation of building, electrical, or fire codes of the City.
E. Conducting the business under this chapter in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as
to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or general
welfare of the public. (Ord. 3045, 3/26/24; Ord. 3022, 4/11/23; Ord. 2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord.
2784, 10/13/15; Ord. 1925, 4/11/00; Ord. 1619, 1994)
5.07.110 Appeal:
[Appeal is the same as code enforcement appeal]
5.07.120 Penalty:
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall subject the violator to a C-6
penalty as defined in Chapter 1.08. (Ord. 3045, 3/26/24; Ord. 2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord.
1619, 1994)
5.07.130 Duty of the City to Enforce:
It shall be the duty of the City of Moses Lake’s City Manager or designee(s) to enforce the
provisions of this chapter against any person found to be violating the same. It shall be the duty
of any other department to enforce violations of any permit issued by that department. (Ord.
3045, 3/26/24; Ord. 3022, 4/11/23; Ord. 2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2784, 10/13/15)
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5.07.150 Fees Collected by Court:
The City shall have the power to institute suit or action in any court of competent jurisdiction
for the purpose of collecting any fines or fees that are due and payable. (Ord. 3045, 3/26/24; Ord.
2988, 9/28/21; Ord. 2924, 4/23/19; Ord. 2784, 10/13/15)
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Northland Cable Franchise Transfer of Ownership Ordinance 3096
Department
Administration
Presenter at the Meeting
Katherine Kenison, City Attorney
Packet Attachments (if any)
Northland transfer stmt of ack.docx 14.35KB
3096 Vyve Transfer Cable Franchise to Sparklight.docx 27.15KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64525
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Council motion to adopt Ordinance 3096 to authorize the cable franchise transfer from Northland Cable Television, Inc., d/b/a Vyve Broadband, to Cable One, Inc., d/b/a Sparklight.
Summary/Background
Cable One, Inc., d/b/a Sparklight, has entered into a purchase agreement with Northland Cable Television, Inc., d/b/aVyve Broadband, the current franchisee of the Northland
Cable Franchise in the City. Section 16.2 of the Franchise requires that the Franchisee obtain the consent of the City for any change of control. Northland Cable is seeking
approval of an Ordinance consenting to the transfer of and change of control.
On January 8, 2026, Vyve and Sparklight notified the City via letter of the anticipated purchase, sale and transfer of ownership. Section 16.2 of the Northland Franchise
prohibits any transfer of control without the prior consent of the City. Vyve and Sparklight also provided a copy of the FCC Form 394 (Application for Franchise Authority
Consent to Assignment or Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise). The purchase by Sparklight is scheduled to close no later than October 1, 2026.
Northland has held a cable franchise in the City since December 13, 2011 and pays the City an average of $8,400 per quarter in franchise fees.
The transfer of control is primarily financial (e.g., Sparklight will acquire a majority financial interest in Northland) and not operational. Sparklight has represented that
Northland/Vyve will continue to operate the franchise and provide services. All other underlying terms of the original franchise remain in effect.
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager, City Attorney, and Finance Director
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STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington, has acknowledged the
pending transaction (the “Transaction”) between Northland Cable Television, Inc., d/b/a Vyve Broadband
(“Franchisee”), to Cable One, Inc., d/b/a Sparklight (“Sparklight”) and has consented to the resulting
change of control of the Franchisee, the holder of the cable franchise (the “Franchise”) issued by the City
to the Franchisee as Ordinance No. 2636.
NOW, THEREFORE, Sparklight hereby acknowledges said Franchise and any side letter
agreements or ancillary agreements and all the terms and conditions thereof, and files this, its written
acknowledgement of the change of control of the Franchisee.
Sparklight hereby acknowledges that the change of control will not affect, diminish, impair, or
supersede the binding nature of the Franchise and any other ordinances, resolutions, and agreements, if
any, applicable to the operation of the System in the City. Sparklight hereby agrees that, Franchisee will
comply with the Franchise, and subject to the Franchise, the Moses Lake Munciipal Code and all
applicable federal and state laws, lawful orders, contracts, agreements, commitments, and regulatory
actions. Sparklight affirms that all bonds, security funds and insurance required by the Franchise remain
in full effect and in place or will be replaced consistent with the requirements of this Franchise. Further,
Sparklight acknowledges that the Franchisee shall remain responsible for any and all non-compliance
issues, if any, under the Franchise and any other ordinances, resolutions, and agreements, if any,
applicable to the operation of the System in the City that may have arisen prior to or that may arise
contemporaneous with or after closing of the Transaction.
This Statement of Acknowledgment is contingent upon the consummation of the Transaction.
IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, Sparklight has caused this written Statement of Acknowledgment to be
executed in its name by its duly authorized officer on this ___ day of ____________________, 2026.
CABLE ONE, INC., d/b/a SPARKLIGHT
By: _______________________________
Name printed: ______________________
Title: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
[add notary block]
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ORDINANCE NO. 3096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,
WASHINGTON,APPROVING THE CHANGE OF CONTROL OF
NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC., d/b/a VYVE BROADBAND,
WITH CONDITIONS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recitals:
1. On December 13, 2011, the City of Moses Lake (the “City”) adopted Ordinance No. 2636
granting a nonexclusive cable franchise to Northland Cable Television, Inc., d/b/a Vyve
Broadband (Vyve) to operate a cable system (the “System”) within the city limits of the
City of Moses Lake, with an effective date of December 18, 2011.
2. Sparklight has requested that the City consent to the Transfer and, in accordance with the
requirements of the Franchise and federal law, Sparklight has filed an FCC Form 394,
together with Exhibits and related materials (all hereinafter collectively the “Application”)
with the City.
3.Section 16.2 of the Franchise requires that the Franchisee obtain the consent of the City for
any change of control, including such change of control that will occur because of this
Transaction.
4.The consent of the City to the change of control that will occur because of the closing of
the Transaction shall not constitute a waiver or release of any rights the City or Franchisee
may have under the Franchise.
5.The City is willing to consent to the change of control, subject to the closing of the
Transaction between Sparklight and Vyve and the appropriate approvals by the
Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission and federal regulatory entities.
6.Sparklight, who will become the parent company of Franchisee, has agreed to continue to
unconditionally accept the terms of the existing Franchise and to comply with any other
agreements existing between the Franchisee and the City.
7. The City Council deems it to be in the public interest to grant the requested consent.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City hereby consents to the change of control that will occur as a consequence of
the closing of the Transaction and in accordance with the terms of applicable law, subject to and
contingent on the fulfillment of the conditions set forth in Section 2 hereof.
Section 2. Section 1 of this Ordinance is contingent on the fulfillment of the following condition:
Sparklight shall acknowledge that the change of control will not affect, diminish, impair, or
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supersede the binding nature of the Franchise and any other ordinances, resolutions, side letters,
and agreements, if any, applicable to the operation of the System in the City. Further, Sparklight
shall acknowledge that the Franchisee shall remain responsible for any and all non-compliance
issues, if any, under the Franchise and any other ordinances, resolutions, side letter, and
agreements, if any, applicable to the operation of the System in the City that may have arisen prior
to, or that may contemporaneous with, or after, the closing of this Transaction.
Section 3. The Franchise shall remain in full effect through the remainder of the Franchise term.
The Transaction and the City’s consent to the change of control do not modify the terms of the
Franchise. Franchisee remains responsible for any obligations and liabilities under the Franchise.
The City’s consent to the change of control shall not be construed to constitute a waiver or release
of any rights the City may have now, or in the future, under federal, state, or local law, the
Franchise, or any separate written agreements or side letter, if any, between the City and the
Franchisee that relate to the Franchise.
Section 4. By consenting to this change of control, the City expressly reserves and does not waive
or release any rights of the City in and to the rights-of-way as provided by state law and the Moses
Lake Munciipal Code, nor does the City waive or release any claim or issue of non-compliance it
may have, known or unknown, now or in the future, related to the Franchise.
Section 5. Written acknowledgment as provided in Section 2 shall be filed by Sparklight with the
City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of the closing of this Transaction. If any of the
construction and completion bonds, security funds or insurance are amended because of the change
of control, then Sparklight shall file with the City Clerk such revised bonds, security funds, or
evidence of insurance within thirty (30) days of the date of the closing of the Transaction. This
provision in no way permits Sparklight to operate the System under the Franchise without bonds,
security funds, and insurance in place.
Section 6. Sparklight or Franchisee may change the name or legal form of the Franchisee
subsequent to the passage of this Ordinance.
Section 7. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall
not affect the validity or unconstitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance.
Section 8. In the event that the Transaction does not close for any reason; or in the event approval
is not granted by the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission and appropriate
federal regulatory entities, or in the event that the Transaction closes on terms substantially or
materially difference from the terms described in the Application and supplemental written
information provided by Vyve and Sparklight that is relied upon by the City, or Sparklight does
not provide the Statement of Acknowledgement; then the consent provided for herein shall be null
and void, and the City shall be deemed to have disapproved the change of control under the
Franchise and federal law, and all remedies under the Franchise and applicable laws shall be
available to the City. In the event the Transaction does not close before October 1, 2026, Vyve
and Sparklight will provide notice of that event to the City as well as an update on the reasons for
such a delay in closing or notice of the termination of the Transaction.
Section 9.This Ordinance, or a summary thereof, consisting of the title shall be published in the
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official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after
publication.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, WA and signed by its Mayor on April
14, 2026.
________________________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
________________________________ __________________________________
Date Published: April 20, 2026
Date Effective: April 25, 2026
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Marten Law Contract Amendment
Department
Finance
Presenter at the Meeting
Madeline Prentice, Finance Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
Marten Law - 2026 Rate Letter - City of Moses Lake.pdf 165.92KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64513
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Staff recommends City Council motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed 2026 rate increase letter from Marten Law.
Summary/Background
In August 2023, Council authorized the City Manager to execute two proposed Common Interest/Joint Prosecution agreements with Marten Law and AFFF MDL co-plaintiffs in legal
actions related to PFAS contamination. Marten Law continues to work on the City's behalf in actions against the producers of PFAS chemicals.
Marten Law has submitted a letter to the City with proposed 2026 rates. The proposed 2026 rate increases reflect an increase in demand, higher employment costs, and inflation.
Fiscal Consideration
Billings from Marten Law regarding AFFF MDL actions would reflect the increase rates.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 4/8/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/8/2026
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December 29, 2025
Via E-Mail
City of Moses Lake
Attn: Rob Karlinsey, City Manager
P.O. Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Re: Proposed 2026 Rates
Dear Rob:
Thank you for your continued trust in and partnership with Marten Law LLP. We value our relationship
with you and your business. We are dedicated to providing the City with exceptional legal advice and
representation in environmental and natural resources law and look forward to continuing our relationship
through 2026 and beyond.
As we approach year-end, we have reviewed the fees we charge our clients and are asking you to approve
a proposed rate increase averaging five percent, effective January 1, 2026, as set forth in the enclosed table.
We understand that rate adjustments require consideration, and this decision was not made lightly. We are
committed to ensuring that the value you receive from our services continues to justify your investment.
We have experienced significant increases in operational costs, including investments in advanced legal
technology, essential administrative infrastructure, and, most importantly, the ongoing recruitment and
retention of top-tier legal talent and support staff. This rate adjustment is necessary to ensure we can
maintain the exceptional quality, responsiveness, and specialized expertise that you expect and deserve.
Please call me if you have any concerns about our proposed 2026 rates. If our proposal is approved, please
so indicate by signing and returning a copy of this letter to our Controller, Samantha Caldwell, at
scaldwell@martenlaw.com.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jessica Ferrell
Partner
Direct: 206.292.2636
Cell: 206.375.4886
Email: jferrell@martenlaw.com
cc: Katherine Kenison (kkenison@basinlaw.com); Madeline Prentice (mprentice@cityofml.com)
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Proposed 2026 Billing Rates Approval
The rates below are agreed to and accepted as of this _______ day of __________________, 2025.
City of Moses Lake
By: ____________________________
Its: ____________________________
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2026 Proposed Billing Rates Table
Name Position 2025 Rates 2026 Rates
Goodrich, Marina V Paralegal $270.00 $285.00
Herlihy, Erin E Paralegal $270.00 $285.00
Lautanen, Emma Associate-2 $390.00 $410.00
Zahner, Zachary Associate-2 $390.00 $410.00
Brown, Bryce Associate-4 $390.00 $410.00
Smith, Michael Associate-4 $390.00 $410.00
Xu, Victor Senior Associate $465.00 $490.00
Ferrell, Jessica K Partner $720.00 $755.00
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Hearing Examiner Contract
Department
Community Development
Presenter at the Meeting
Vivian Ramsey, Planning Manager
Packet Attachments (if any)
Moses Lake HE with pro tem.docx 24.49KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64444
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Approve contract appointing Andrew L. Kottkamp as primary Hearing Examiner, and Jay Eyestone as Pro Tem Hearing Examiner for the City of Moses Lake.
Summary/Background
Updating the contract with the City's Hearing Examiner to include a Hearing Examiner Pro Tem.
Fiscal Consideration
The application fees typically cover the costs of the Hearing Examiner fees.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinesey on 4/8/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/3/2026
Police - David Sands on 4/6/2026
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR HEARING EXAMINER
AND PRO TEM HEARING EXAMINER
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the City of Moses
Lake, a Washington Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and Andrew
L. Kottkamp (primary Hearing Examiner) and Jay Eyestone (Pro Tem Hearing Examiner)
hereinafter collectively referred to as “Consultant.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City has created the position of Hearing Examiner under the
Moses Lake Municipal Code (“MLMC”); and
WHEREAS, the City seeks the services of a skilled independent contractor
capable of working without direct supervision in the capacity of a Hearing Examiner who
is experienced in the area of land use law, real property law, enforcement of municipal
regulations, city planning and development, and similar permitting issues; and is familiar
with the City’s zoning and building codes and other related City codes, ordinances,
resolutions, regulations, or policies; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has the requisite skill and experience necessary to
provide such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to the following terms and conditions:
AGREEMENT
1. Services. Contractor agrees to perform the following professional
services for the City, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement:
1.1 Serve as the City Hearing Examiner pursuant to the MLMC and
this Agreement.
1.2 Become knowledgeable of all relevant portions of City of Moses
Lake Municipal Code, and related ordinances, regulations, plans,
and policies applicable to any matter coming before the Contractor
for a hearing. Contractor shall likewise be knowledgeable of all
relevant Washington statutes and appellate case law applicable to
any matters coming before Contractor for a hearing.
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1.3 Hear and act, as authorized in the MLMC, as presently enacted or
hereafter amended, and other related City ordinances and
regulations. In this regard, Contractor shall receive and examine
all available information, conduct public hearings, enter written
findings of fact and conclusions of law, and enter decisions.
Contractor shall report his decisions to the City’s Responsible
Official on all matters which may come before the Contractor.
1.4 Perform all duties in accordance with all applicable federal and
state laws and City ordinances, including but not limited to the
current City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan and other related
City codes, ordinances, resolutions, standards, or policies, as
presently enacted or hereafter amended.
1.5 Provide, at Contractor’s expense, transportation to and from public
hearings in the City, and to and from the sites in the City deemed
necessary for viewing.
1.6 Provide office and office equipment to the extent deemed
necessary by Contractor.
1.7 Submit one original report in hard copy of findings of fact and
conclusions of law, and the decision for each case heard. This
decision shall be delivered to the Responsible Official within the
time constraints imposed by law or regulation for each type of
hearing held, but in no event later than ten (10) business days
following the date the hearing record closes.
1.8 Submit an annual report to the City Manager detailing all cases
heard and decided within the past twelve (12) months, along with
any recommendations for improvements to City codes and
regulations.
2. Performance Standard. Contractor represents and warrants that
Contractor has the requisite training, skill, and experience necessary to provide the
services contemplated by this Agreement. All duties performed by Contractor shall be
performed in a manner consistent with accepted practices for other similar services,
including, but not limited to, conducting orderly and impartial hearings, creating a
professional and courteous environment for applicants, citizens, and staff, compiling and
recording the proceedings in a manner reviewable by a court of law, and preparing
findings, conclusions, and decisions which are understandable and based upon sound
reasoning and applicable law.
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3. Hearing Examiner Pro Tempore. When the use of a Hearing Examiner
Pro Tempore is required, Jay Eyestone is hereby appointed as Pro Tem Hearing
Examiner, in accordance with MLMC 2.88.040.
4. Responsibilities of the City. Through its appointed designee, the City
shall:
4.1 Direct all duties to be performed under this Agreement.
4.2 Provide SEPA determinations on all matters heard by the
Contractor.
4.3 Provide documentation of publication of all legal advertisements
and notices required for hearings.
4.4 Prepare agendas and scheduling of hearing items.
4.5 Provide written staff reports to the Contractor at least ten (10)
business days prior to hearings, as well as maps and other exhibits
as may be necessary regarding each matter to be heard. The staff
reports may include recommended findings of fact and conclusions
of law, and a recommended decision, including proposed
conditions of approval.
4.6 Maintain official files and records of the hearings and forward all
required copies of the Contractor’s decisions and correspondence
to applicants and others requesting copies, as well as perform such
other tasks as are necessary to administratively process said
materials.
4.7 Provide a hearing room, speaking system, tapes and tape recorder,
and copies of City ordinances, relevant planning documents, and
regulations.
5. Term.
5.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of
_______, 2026, and continue until terminated, with 60 days prior
notice, by either party.
6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause
by either party, by giving sixty (60) calendar days prior written notice to the other party.
7. Compensation.
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7.1 Regular Hearing: The City shall pay Contractor a fee of TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS (250.00) per hour, inclusive of all costs and
expenses, for each matter assigned by the City for a regular hearing.
8. Method of Payment. All payments due Contractor shall be made on a
monthly basis, thirty (30) business days after receipt and approval of such billing
statement by the City Council, unless notice is given to Contractor that the work
performed by Contractor has been found to be unsatisfactory by the City Manager within
twenty (20) business days of receipt of any reports or decisions from Contractor. If
Contractor fails to comply with any terms or conditions of this Agreement or to provide,
in any manner, the work or services agreed to herein, City may withhold any payment
due Contractor until City is satisfied that the corrective action specified by the City
Manager has been completed. This right is in addition to and not in lieu of the City’s
right to terminate this Agreement as provided herein or other remedies the City may have
under law.
9. Independent Contractor. Contractor is, and shall be at all times during
the term of this Agreement, an independent contractor and not an employee of the City.
The parties fully understand the nature of independent contractor status and intend to
create an independent contractor relationship. Contractor, and not the City, shall have the
right to control the manner and means by which Contractor’s work is accomplished. The
City shall retain the right, however, to ensure that the work is being performed according
to agreed-upon standards. Consistent with this relationship, Contractor shall not be
covered by any City benefit programs, such as health and welfare benefit plans, sick
leave, vacation pay, Social Security, Workers Compensation, unemployment
compensation, or any other benefit of employment, and shall not be treated as an
employee for federal or state tax purposes or for any other purpose. Contractor shall be
responsible for paying all taxes related to payments the City makes to Contractor,
including federal income taxes, self-employment (Social Security and Medicaid) taxes,
local and state business and occupation taxes, and the City is not responsible for
withholding for or paying any of those taxes. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold
the City harmless from any such obligation.
10. Nonexclusive Contract. This shall be a nonexclusive contract. It is
recognized that Contractor may or will be performing professional services during the
term for other parties and that the City is not the exclusive user of Contractor’s services.
Contractor agrees not to perform services for others where a conflict of interest, as
determined by the City, may exist. City reserves the right to appoint additional hearing
examiners and to contract for additional services in the future. Nothing herein shall be
interpreted to prohibit such future appointments nor to guarantee renewal of this
Agreement, its level of payment, nor the level of cases forwarded to Contractor in future
years.
11. Indemnification.
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11.1 Hearing Examiner Indemnification. Contractor agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its elected officials,
employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from any and all
claims, demands, losses, actions, and liabilities (including costs
and all attorney fees) to or by any and all persons or entities,
including, without limitation, their respective agents, licensees, or
representatives, arising from, resulting from, or connected with this
Agreement to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors, or
omissions of Contractor, or by Contractor’s breach of this
Agreement.
11.2 City Indemnification--Actions of Hearing Examiner.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 11.1 above, the City
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Contractor harmless from
any and all claims, demands, losses, actions, and liabilities
(including costs and attorney fees) to or by any and all persons or
entities, the basis for which is any action of the Contractor
performed in the normal course of the Contractor’s duties as the
Hearing Examiner for the City.
11.3 City Indemnification. The City agrees to indemnify, defend, and
hold Contractor harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses,
actions, and liabilities (including costs and attorney fees) to or by
any and all persons or entities including, without limitation, their
respective agents, licensees, or representatives, arising from,
resulting from, or connected with this Agreement to the extent
caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omissions to the City, its
employees, or agents.
11.4 Survival. The provisions of this section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement with respect to any
event occurring prior to such expiration or termination.
12. Work Product. All work product, including records, files, documents,
plans, computer disks, magnetic media or material which may be produced or modified
by Contractor while performing the services contemplated by this Agreement shall
belong to City. At the termination or cancellation of this Agreement, all originals and
any copies of any such work product remaining in the possession of Contractor shall be
delivered to City.
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all the agreements of the
Parties with respect to any matter covered or mentioned in this Agreement and no oral or
other prior agreements shall be effective for any purpose.
14. Modification. No provision of this Agreement may be amended or
modified except by written agreement signed by the Parties.
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15. Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is declared invalid
or illegal shall in no way affect or invalidate any other provision hereof and such other
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. No Waiver. Failure or delay of a Party to declare any breach or default
immediately upon occurrence shall not waive such breach or default. Failure of a Party
to declare any breach or default does not act as a waiver of a Party’s right to declare
another breach or default.
17. Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in
accordance with the internal laws of the state of Washington. The venue of any action
hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Grant County, Washington.
18. Notices. Any notices required to be given by the Parties shall be delivered
at the addresses set forth below. Any notices may be delivered personally to the
addresses of the notice or may be deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to
the address set forth below. Any notice so posted in the United States mail shall be
deemed received three (3) days after the date of mailing.
To City:
Rob Karlinsey, City Manager
401 S. Balsom St.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
To Contractor:
Andrew L. Kottkamp
435 Orondo
P.O. Box 1667
Wenatchee, WA 98807-1667
CITY CONTRACTOR
By: By:
Rob Karlinsey, Manager Andrew L. Kottkamp
Date: , 2026 Date: , 2026
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Attest/Authenticated:
By:
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Surf N Slide Concession Agreement
Department
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Presenter at the Meeting
Doug Coutts, PRCS Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
Favored Farmhouse Email.pdf 390.6KB
Favored Farmhouse RFQ response.pdf 106.73KB
Lifetime Treasures Email.pdf 1.14MB
Lifetime Treasures RFQ Response.pdf 1.01MB
Moses Lake Parks and Rec Kitchen.docx 1.39MB
Round Up.pdf 135.01KB
Springfest.docx 23.93KB
Trask.pdf 232.05KB
water park food.docx 292.47KB
2026 Concessions in Parks RFQ.docx 36.31KB
Airshow.docx 19.16KB
Concession Supply.docx 31.5KB
Jones Brand Email.pdf 1.07MB
Concessionaire RFP feedback 2026.xlsx 9.49KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64521
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Authorize staff to execute agreement with Jones Brand LLC, for the Surf N Slide concession stand for 2026 season.
Summary/Background
The concessionaire from 2025 withdrew their name from consideration for the 2026 season due to medical reasons.
Staff issued an RFQ for concessionaires and received three applications. While the PRCS Advisory Committee was not able to meet in person, a majority of the members responded via
email after review. The consensus was to recommend Jones Brand as the concessionaire for the 2026 Season for the Surf N Slide concession stand.
The agreement will end on December 31, 2026, with an option to renew annually, up to a total of three years before staff would require another RFQ process.
Fiscal Consideration
Fees for concessionaire are 15% of gross sales for a for-profit entity which would apply here and payment of leasehold excise tax on the amount of the payment to the city of 12.84%.
This would be no change from the prior contractor as these are standard rates for the city and were included in the RFQ package.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
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Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 4/9/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/9/2026
Finance - Madeline Prentice on 4/9/2026
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Hello Doug,
Please find attached our RFQ submission for the City of Moses Lake Concessions in City Parks.
On behalf of Favored Farmhouse Coffee & Cream, we are excited for the opportunity to
partner with the City to provide a high-quality, family-friendly concession experience. As a
locally owned small business, we are deeply committed to serving our community with both love
and excellence, and we take pride in creating welcoming spaces that bring people together.
Our proposal outlines our experience, menu offerings, operational approach, and strong
community involvement, including our partnerships with Samaritan Healthcare and Moses Lake
Industries, as well as our continued support of local youth programs, athletics, and
organizations.
We would be honored to contribute to enhancing the park experience for Moses Lake residents
and visitors. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if any additional information is needed or if
there are any questions regarding our submission.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Daphne Martinez
Favored Farmhouse Coffee & Cream LLC
509-771-0685
favoredfarmhouseml@gmail.com
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Doug Coutts
From:Sherrie Holt <smholt5@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 12:12 PM
To:Doug Coutts
Subject:Re: RFQ reposted
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Yes please, I really would appreciate it.
Thank you!
Sherrie
On Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:08 PM Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com> wrote:
Just to confirm. You would like to resubmit your proposal from 2025 for Lifetime Treasures NW for the
concessions RFQ for 2026?
Regards,
Doug Coutts
Parks, Rec & Cultural Services Director
City of Moses Lake
509-764-3810 | dcoutts@cityofml.com
From: Sherrie Holt <smholt5@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 12:00 PM
To: Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com>
Subject: Re: RFQ reposted
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Hi Doug, Would you happen to have the pack et that we submitted last year? We are currently out of town and nothing in our proposal w ould change. T hanks, Sherrie Holt On Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:58 PM Doug
sophospsmartbannerend
Hi Doug,
Would you happen to have the packet that we submitted last year? We are currently out of town and
nothing in our proposal would change.
Thanks,
Sherrie Holt
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:58 PM Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com> wrote:
Sherrie,
Just a reminder that the application for the RFQ for Surf N Slide Concessions is due this Friday.
Regards,
Doug Coutts
Parks, Rec & Cultural Services Director
City of Moses Lake
509-764-3810 | dcoutts@cityofml.com
From: Sherrie Holt <smholt5@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2026 1:27 PM
To: Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com>
Subject: Re: RFQ reposted
Good after noon Doug, I just got a call from Warren Small aski ng me if he thoug ht I would be interested in running the water park again. He let me know that the contract is up forbid again before I g o
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sophospsmartbannerend
Good afternoon Doug,
I just got a call from Warren Small asking me if he thought I would be interested in running the water
park again. He let me know that the contract is up forbid again before I go to the work is there a reason I
wasn't accepted last time? Because I am still a very interested in it and I feel like I am very qualified for
it
Sherrie Holt
8015731943
On Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 12:25 PM Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com> wrote:
Sherrie,
At our PRCS Board meeting last night the board requested that the RFQ be reposted for another term
like to update or revise your proposal, you may do so on the timeline in the RFQ.
Regards,
Doug Coutts, CPRP (He/Him)
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
Larson Recreation Center
610 W. Yakima Ave.
Moses Lake WA 98837
(509)764-3810
dcoutts@cityofml.com
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PO BOX 1157 Moses Lake, WA. 98837 March 30, 2026 Mr. Doug Coutts Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Larson Recreation Center 610 W. Yakima Ave. Moses Lake WA 98837 (509)764-3810dcoutts@cityofml.comDear Mr. Coutts and City Council: Thank you for this opportunity. Enclosed you will �ind the information requested in your RFQ. We are interested in operating at your kitchen concession kiosk at the water park for 2026. I will also be attaching letters of recommendation from my listed references, a Grant County Health District Annual Mobile License, my umbrella policy meeting your requested 2,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and I am letting you know that all (16) of my mobile concession units are approved by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. I am ready and eager to operate at your facility! Again, thank you for this opportunity. Please check us out at www.nwfairfoods.com! Respectfully,
Robert Jones Jones Brand LLC (509) 990-4544www.nwfairfoods.comhawaiianshave@gmail.com
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VI. RFQ EVALUATION AND SUBMISSION PROCESSA.DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION.1.Surf ‘n Slide Water Parka.Duration of the Open Season.b.Hours of Operation to General Public.c.Private events by schedule, and availability.2.Willing to discuss operation in additional locations.B.PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.1.What products/services/program do you intend to offer? Whatsize(s)? What price(s)?a.Attach a menu showing item, size and price.2.What nutritional snacks do you intend to offer?a.We offer products that are Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free,Dairy Free, and some sugar free options.3.In addition, we will assess each proposal in regards to environmentalsustainability and packaging that is recyclable or compostable.a.We use Compostable Sugarcane Bowls, Straws and Spoons,Recyclable plastics, as well as Aluminum cups (variation of thebefore mentioned products based on availability).
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C.CONCESSION EXPERIENCE/BUSINESS REFERENCES.Lori ValdezMoses Lake Spring Festival Event Coordinator 601 Pioneer Way STE F #198, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 760-4686wicklessinwa@hotmail.comRich Mueller, AAE Moses Lake Airshow Port of Moses Lake - Airport Director 7810 Andrews N.E. Suite 200 Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509)964-1924rjmueller@portofmoseslake.comJoe Keterer Board of Directors: Columbia Basin Rodeo Association Moses Lake Roundup PO BOX 367 Moses Lake, Washington (352) 226-1100Joe.keterer@yaho.comJim McKiernan Director of Fairgrounds Grant County Fairgrounds 3953 Airway Dr. NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-3581jmckiernan@grantcountywa.govRebecca Martinez Fairgrounds Coordinator Darci Homesley Accounting / Concessions Coordinator
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D. REMUNERATION FOR THE CITY. Jones Brand LLC is a for-pro�it Business that plans to pay 15% commission to the City of Moses Lake. Our business operates with Clover Point of Sales system. We can accept; cash, credit cards, tap to pay, apple pay, google pay, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal and other forms of reliable transaction payment with our system. We can print a detailed sales report summary providing all sales history for the month. If questioned for more details we can provide an itemized sales list directly from the POS System onsite (best way for you to audit your customer), by email and/or print.
VII. Submittal
A. LEGAL NAME of organization, �irm, individual. Jones Brand LLC Robert Jones 500 E 3rd Ave / PO BOX 1157 Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 990-4544 www.nwfairfoods.com Hawaiianshave@gmail.com B. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE. We started business in 2010. Jones Brand was created in 2015, and is an independent concessionaire and mobile food business specializing in shave ice, lemonade, cotton candy, ice cream, BBQ, mac and cheese, and other fair favorites. We operate with between 2 and 30 employees annually depending on time of year, during the months of March and November throughout the western United States. You can view our operations at www.nwfairfoods.com
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C. CONCESSIONS PROPOSAL. 1. Surf ‘n Slide Water Park and Blue Heron Park. Others by city request.
2. Menu Attached Attached. 3. Price will be as example; base price ($5) with 15% of city and 12.84% state leasehold tax added on top and included into price. For example: 15% + 12.84% = 27.84%: $5.00 + $1.39 = $6.39 we may round up or down to an even amount or add sales tax. Considering operating cashless for better tracking and removal of employee handling of cash. 4. Robert Jones is a Nationally Certi�ied ServSafe Manager and Food Handler, and all our staff are Washington State Food Handler Certi�ied. We follow all the State food code, and manage business appropriately and safely for our customers, venues and employees. 5. Not Applicable. 6. I will need to add and move equipment around to better serve our needs from other concessionaires needs. 7. On an aerial map, indicate location, size and impact area (customer line queue, etc.) of proposed concession. – Concession kitchen on-site. 8. We plan to operate out of your concession kitchen building. We will leave products and equipment inside. We will keep door locked to protect our own belongings and product.
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D. CLIENT REFERENCES. Lori Valdez Event Coordinator Moses Lake Spring Festival 601 Pioneer Way STE F #198, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 760-4686 wicklessinwa@hotmail.com Rich Mueller, AAE Port of Moses Lake - Airport Director Moses Lake Airshow 7810 Andrews N.E. Suite 200 Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 964-1924 rjmueller@portofmoseslake.com Joe Keterer Board of Directors: Columbia Basin Rodeo Association Moses Lake Roundup PO BOX 367 Moses Lake, Washington (352) 226-1100 Joe.keterer@yaho.com Darci Homesley Accounting / Concessions Coordinator Grant County Fairgrounds 3953 Airway Dr. NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-3581 x4617 dahomesley@grantcountywa.gov
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E.BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL REFERENCES.Stephanie Shopbell Environmental Health Manager Grant County Health District 1038 W Ivy Ave Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 766-7960 x41Sshopbell@granthealth.orgShane Heston Agency Partner/Account Executive Trask Insurance 108 W Broadway Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-0241shane@traskinsurance.comShelly Detrick, AVP Branch Manager, AVP Washington Trust Bank / Moses Lake Financial Center 402 S Ash Street Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 766-5379sdetrick@watrust.comIan McKenna VP of Operations Concessions Supply 1727 E Spring�ield Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 535-0644of�ice@concessionssupply.com
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F.COMPENSATION.1.15% to the City of Moses Lake12.84% WA State Leasehold Tax(Does this apply if not using the buildings?) 8.4% WA State DOR Sales Tax 2.We will print daily, weekly and monthly sales report(s) off the POSsystem. The POS System will outline detailed sales reporting (furtherdetailed reports, Item sales reports will be available upon request). Wewill then provide the monthly report with sales reports attached andproper tax and commissions included.
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January 9, 2024
To: Poten�al Partners
Re: Reference for Ali’I Hawaiian Shave Ice & Lemonade
To Whom It May Concern,
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Rob Jones and his team for a number of years, and
the Columbia Basin Rodeo Associa�on has partnered with Rob for roughly a decade during the annual
Moses Lake Roundup and Demo Derby event that happens concurrently with the Grant County
Washington Fair. Rob and his team consistently provide amazing, fresh, and visibly appealing products
that are presented with first class services to our joint patrons.
The unique ability to provide quality products with top notch customer service is hard enough,
but Rob’s team has a solid track record of doing this consistently at each event, year a�er year. In the
rare events were there have been incidents involving supply, �me, or loca�on restrains, Rob and his
team have adapted with grace, crea�vity, and always a smile. It would appear to the lay person and the
crowds growing in the long lines at Ali’I Hawaiian Shave Ice & Lemonde never have a rough work day or
business hiccup, and that type of percep�on comes with years of experience, consistent coaching and
training, and incredible leadership by Mr. Jones.
We look forward to many more years of partnership with this group, and I would recommended
without any reserva�on the opportunity for other en��es or municipali�es to do the same.
Most sincerely,
Joe Keterer
Board of Directors
Columbia Basin Rodeo Associa�on
Moses Lake, Washington
(352) 226-1100
Joe.keterer@yahoo.com
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To Whom it may Concern,
My name is Lori Valdez, I am the vendor coordinator for the ML Spring Festival.
I have known Rob Jones for about 10 years, operating his concession stand.
Rob provides great customer service and a good product. His stand is always clean,
signage is good and has great customer service skills.
Rob is a team player…meaning he will help any vendor to get them up and running at
shows, even if it pulls him from his booth.
He has helped me out several times. His knowledge of vending is extremely helpful.
I would highly recommend Rob Jones to provide concession services to your
customers. He would be a good addition to your business.
Sincerely,
Lori Valdez
Food Vendor Coordinator
ML Spring Festival
509-760-4686
wicklessinwa@hotmail.com
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Drinks Pepsi Products $3-6.00 Lemonade/Ice Tea $5-7.00 *All day refillable cup $12.00 Bull Blasters $5-9.00 Frozen Drinks $5-9.00
Snacks Trail mix $5.00 Bananas/Oranges/Apples $1.00-3.00 Candy Snacks $3-6.00 Popcorn/Kettle Corn $5-8.00 Giant Salted Pretzel w/ Cheese $8.00 Uncrustables $6.00 Cookies $5.00 Chips $4.00
Foods Hotdog $5.00 Footlong Hotdog $9.00 Hamburger/Cheese Burger $6.00-10.00 Nachos (deluxe +3) $7.00 Fries/tots/onion ring $5-9.00 Chicken Strips w/ fries $12.00 Coconut Shrimp $12.00 Corn Dog $6.00-10 Hamburger/pulled pork $8-12.00 Quesadilla (protein added) $7-12.00 Sandwiches (pbj,turkey, ham) $5-9.00
Desserts Ice Cream/Dole Whip (cone, bowl) $4-8.00 Churros Add toppings $5.00-9.00
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City of Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Department Request For Qualifications (RFQ)
CONCESSIONS IN CITY PARKS
Food/Beverage Concessions and/or Recreational User Services
I.PURPOSE OF REQUEST
The City of Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department (hereafter
the “City” or the “Department”) is seeking concession contractors to provide food,
beverage and/or recreational user services at specified parks in Moses Lake. By way of
illustration and not limitation, a concession may be for vending food, beverages, or
merchandise; providing classes or other forms of instruction, such as outdoor preschool
or learn to ride a bike classes, for a fee or other valuable consideration; renting bicycles,
kayaks, roller skates, or fishing equipment; or other uses which are consistent with the
public’s full use and enjoyment of these parks or enhance the general atmosphere of the
community.
This RFQ represents a solicitation by the City for services. This RFQ is intended to
encourage vendors to clearly show that they are qualified to provide food, beverage
and/or recreational user services in a consistent and revenue positive manner for one (1)
year. Each Bidder must clearly identify their knowledge of concessions/mobile
concession operations, food safety practices, recreation user services, contract relations,
and demonstrate financial stability. Requirements and City needs are outlined in this
RFQ.
The City of Moses Lake reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and to waive
irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This Request for
Qualification does not obligate the City to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the
preparation and submission of a proposal. Furthermore, the RFQ does not obligate the
City to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services.
Successful respondent(s) must comply with the City of Moses Lake equal opportunity
requirements. The City is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, nationality, or disability. The contracted vendor
for this project will be expected to comply with all Federal, State, County, and City codes
and regulations applicable to such work and perform the work in accordance with the
requirements and edifications of the contract documents.
Each successful bidder will be expected to abide by all City of Moses Lake Ordinances,
Park rules, business licensing, and Public Health food service requirements. The
successful bidder will also be expected to keep concessions area clean and provide daily
clean-up. The City may award non-exclusive agreements at the individual sites to
contractors that best demonstrate the ability to provide a healthy, innovative, affordable,
and full-service menu; provide equipment rentals where the department notes as feasible;
and provide reliable service(s) to park patrons.
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II.RFQ SUBMITTAL AND SELECTION
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received via email to PRCS Director Doug Coutts at
dcoutts@cityofml.com until 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on April 3rd, 2026. No protest will be
recognized, as this is the official time. Qualifications received after the appointed time set for
receipt will be returned unopened.
Email your RFQ Submittal to:
dcoutts@cityofml.com
RFQ Tentative Schedule:
April 3rd, 2026 4pm (Pac. Time) Final day and time to receive RFQs
April 6th, 2026 Review RFQ submissions
April 7th, 2026 Interviews of top consultant(s)/firms (If necessary)
April 8th, 2026 Moses Lake PRCS Board Review of Recommendations
April 14th, 2026 Contract Recommendation to City Council
RFQ SELECTION
All Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated after receipt. Vendors/contractors will
be contacted for questions, concerns, or additional information and notified of selection.
III.GUIDELINES
Please note the following general requirements that apply to all RFQ Submittals:
1.To be evaluated, an RFQ Submittal must completely respond to each question in
Sections VI. and VII. below.
2.The RFQ Submittal must be signed by an official who is legally authorized to bind the
organization including his or her signature on the Financial Page.
3. Provide all references and materials required by the RFQ instructions.
4. If clarification is required, submit questions by email to
dcoutts@cityofml.com Please allow at least two business days for responses.
5.Scan and email your signed and completed RFQ Submittal to the email address
listed in Section II, above before the deadline
6.All RFQ Submittals become the property of the Department.
IV.PROPOSED SITES and INFORMATION
1.Concession Stand Sites
a) Surf ‘N Slide Water Park
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2.Alternate Sites
a)Vendor may propose an alternate City Park site for mobile concessions
services (i.e.-Food Truck) for consideration by City Staff. No power or
water hook ups should be presumed to be available for vendor use at any
site.
3.Site Visits. All applicants are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting a
proposal. Sites vary in locations and in description. Contracts may be awarded
annually and may be renewed.
4.Health and Safety. Bidders are advised to determine specific Grant County Health
District requirements for the proposed concession site(s). It is the responsibility of
the applicant to verify that adequate water and electrical service is available to
support the equipment they intend to operate at a particular location. Any
modifications or improvements to concession areas shall be at the sole expense of
the successful applicant and will require advance written approval from the City.
5.Contract. The bidder understands and agrees that the City will only grant
concessions by contract, and not by lease. Concession Agreement(s) will only
confer permission to occupy and use the premises described for concession purposes.
A successful bidder’s expenditure of capital and/or labor in the course of use and
occupancy will not confer any interest or estate in the premises by virtue of said use,
occupancy and/or expenditure of money thereon. The City will only grant successful
applicants (“Contractors”) an individual, revocable and non-transferable privilege of
use in the premises for the concession granted.
6.Compliance with Laws. The bidder understands and agrees that performance under
a Concession Agreement requires compliance with all applicable Federal, State and
local laws and ordinances, including regulations for licensing of individuals and any
other standards and criteria necessary to assure quality of services.
V. REQUIREMENTS AND FEES DUE FROM CONTRACTORS
If your proposal is accepted, the following required documents and fees will be due
upon issuance of your Concession Agreement:
1.City of Moses Lake Business License. Please be advised that you must present a
current copy of a valid City of Moses Lake Business license prior to being
awarded a Concession Agreement contract.
2.Leasehold excise tax. Please be aware that Washington State Leasehold Excise
Taxes will be due over and above any and all concession fee payments made to the
City. Bidders are advised to consult their financial advisors. At this time,
Washington State Leasehold Taxes are 12.84% of the net payments to the City. This
tax is remitted to the Department along with each concession fee payment.
3.Cleaning deposit $400. The Contractor may be required to pay a $400 cleaning
deposit for the concession area. The Contractor will be required to clean the
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concession area daily. No item(s) may be left on site unless it is outlined in the
agreement.
The Parks Superintendent will conduct an inspection of the area to determine
compliance. Any cleaning/disposal deemed necessary will be at the Contractor’s sole
expense. The Contractor will be required to timely reimburse the City for any such
cleaning/disposal expense. Further, the City may retain the Contractor’s cleaning
deposit to offset any such expense.
4.Insurance. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain for the duration of their
Concession Agreement, policies of comprehensive general liability with combined
single limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate
with an insurer having no less than a Best’s rating of A VII and authorized to do
business in the State of Washington. A $2,000,000 products/completed operations
aggregate is required for contractors that prepare food. The insurance policy shall be
written on an occurrence basis. The City of Moses Lake shall be named as an
additional insured and a copy of the endorsement naming the City as an additional
insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. The insurance policy shall
contain, or be endorsed to contain that the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respect the City. Any insurance, self-insurance, or self-insured
pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance
and shall not contribute with it. The Certificate of Insurance shall be filed with the
City prior to the Contractor providing services. Insurance is to be placed with insurers
with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
5.Compliance with laws/City codes. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable
State, Federal and City laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes. The Contractor
shall consult this information regularly during the course of the Concession
Agreement to ensure that the latest guidelines and requirements are promptly
implemented.
6.Indemnification. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage to
property, which arises out of the use of Premises or from any activity, work or thing
done, permitted, or suffered by Contractor in or about the Premises, except only
such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the
City, and shall include the Contractor's waiver of immunity under Industrial
Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification.
VI. RFQ EVALUATION AND SUBMISSION PROCESS
Qualified submittals will be reviewed and scored. Final recommendations will be made to
the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board regarding the award. The board will
recommend specific vendors for approval by City Council for agreements.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate RFP Submittals:
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A.Days and Hours of operation.
Proposed schedule-Note-established concession services (Surf ‘n Slide Waterpark) will
be subject to a schedule based on hours of operation/scheduled events. The prior year’s
events/ hours are available upon request.
B.Products/Services/Program to be offered for sale.
What products/services/program do you intend to offer? What size(s)? What price(s)?
What nutritional snacks do you intend to offer? Please list all proposed items and unit
prices. In addition, we will assess each proposal in regard to environmental sustainability
and packaging that is recyclable or compostable.
C.Concession Experience/Business References.
Please list at least three (3) references that will support, document or verify your
performance in providing concession services and/or operating a business. Include name,
business name, address, phone number, email and nature of your relationship. (former
employer, supervisor, etc.)
D.Remuneration for the City.
The City requires for profit concessionaires to pay 15% of Gross Revenues to the City
plus the current State Leasehold tax for any concessions on City Property. Non-profit
associations running concession stands are required to provide verification of their
current non-profit status and are required to pay 10% of Gross revenues to the City plus
the current State Leasehold tax for any concessions on City Property.
Payment of the City’ percentage of gross revenues and the leasehold tax along with
verification of gross revenue mounts from the concessionaire’s POS system are required
to be into the City by the 10th of the month for the month prior. For example, the gross
revenue verification and payments for January should be delivered to the City by
February 10th.
VII.Submittal
Submittals should be prepared simply, providing straight forward, concise descriptions
of bidder’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. All proposals must
include the following:
A.LEGAL NAME of organization, firm, individual of those submitting the RFQ.
Include address of principal place of business; phone numbers; primary person to
contact.
B.BUSINESS EXPERIENCE.
How long has this organization been in business? Description of business. Number
of employees.
C. CONCESSIONS PROPOSAL.
In your proposal, please address the following:
1.What Park(s)/Location(s) are you submitting this proposal for?
2.Please give us an example of menus and/or services you wish to provide.
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3.Please give us an example of prices of the above items.
4.Please describe your food safety procedures.
5. If your business is for recreational user services, please provide a
description of your services, types and estimated number of users, and
benefits your service will provide to the community.
6.What type, if any, temporary site improvements will you need to do?
7.On an aerial map, indicate location, size and impact area (customer line
queue, etc.) of proposed concession.
8.List anything you request to leave in the parks unattended (City cannot
guarantee security of items).
D. CLIENT REFERENCES.
Provide information about similar clients for whom you currently or previously
provide(d) off-site catering services or recreational user services.
E.BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL REFERENCES.
Please provide three (3) financial or business references. These could include
financial institutions, suppliers, insurance companies, clients, etc. Please do not use
the same references for both Client References and Business References.
F.COMPENSATION.
1. Please present detailed information on the bidder’s proposed fee schedule for
specifications proposed and any variation for non-routine services, inclusive of
Washington State sales tax and any other applicable governmental charges.
2.Please provide a statement outlining how the bidder will document and report
gross revenues and calculations on the City’s required percentages.
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Greetings,
My name is Rich Mueller and I am writing on behalf of Rob Jones, who I have had the
pleasure of knowing for over five years now in my capacity as Airport Director of the
Grant County International Airport, specifically as one of the key planners for what has
grown into the Moses Lake Airshow. Not only has Rob supplied the kind of food and
service people crave at outdoor events, he has gone above and beyond with his
concessions to make the Moses Lake Airshow a greater success. Without him, the
airshow would not be where it is today. I am sure that if you partner with him, he will not
only make sure to provide a needed service, he will work to make you look good!
Rob does not talk much about himself so if you would like to know more about how he
has been such a great teammate, please call me at 509-964-1924.
Sincerely,
Rich Mueller
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January 8, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
Robert Jones has been doing business with Concessions
Supply since 2014. In that time Robert has continually added equipment to his
fleet as well as maintained his equipment and purchased supplies as well. He has
never been late on a payment and is more than willing to work with us on
deposits for large equipment purchases. Robert has been an excellent customer
for the last 10 years and I look forward to doing business with him in the future. I
think Robert would be an excellent fit and would add an extremely high level of
experience to any facility he would do business in or with. Please don’t hesitate
to reach out if you have any questions about Robert Jones.
Thank you,
Ian McKenna
VP of Operations
Concessions Supply
509-535-0644
office@concessionssupply.com
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Doug Coutts
From:Robert Jones <hawaiianshave@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 3:38 PM
To:Doug Coutts
Subject:Re: 2026 Surf n Slide concessions
Attachments:Moses Lake Parks and Rec Kitchen.docx; Airshow.docx; Concession Supply.docx; Grant
Fair.docx; Round Up.pdf; Springfest.docx; Trask.pdf; water park food.docx
This sender is trusted.
Doug,
Please find the attached request for concessionaire space for Jones Brand 2026 Season.
On Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com> wrote:
Rob,
Per our phone conversation, here are the numbers for the concession revenues from 2025.
Month SNS Gross Sales
June $42,441.62
July $58,791.53
August $49,565.40
September $2,034.75
Total $152,833.30
As a reminder, RFQ submissions are due by email today by 4pm.
Regards,
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Doug Coutts
Parks, Rec & Cultural Services Director
City of Moses Lake
509-764-3810 | dcoutts@cityofml.com
From: Robert Jones <hawaiianshave@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:04 PM
To: Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com>
Subject: Re: 2026 Surf n Slide concessions
Hi Doug, Could you give me a call? I have my application nearly complete, using much of the inform ation from the last time I applied. Before I submit it, I am curious to know who els e has applied for
sophospsmartbannerend
Hi Doug,
Could you give me a call? I have my application nearly complete, using much of the information from
the last time I applied. Before I submit it, I am curious to know who else has applied for the Surf n Slide
concessions.
Best regards,
Robert Jones
Respectfully,
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Robert Jones
Authentic Round Block Hawaiian Shave Ice!
509-990-4544
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Call or Text between 7AM & 2AM during Fair Season
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Internet.
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On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 1:51 PM Doug Coutts <dcoutts@cityofml.com> wrote:
Rob,
Just checking in to see if you will be applying for this. Reminder, the deadline for application is Friday.
Regards,
Doug Coutts
Parks, Rec & Cultural Services Director
City of Moses Lake
509-764-3810 | dcoutts@cityofml.com
From: Doug Coutts
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 9:32 AM
To: Robert Jones <hawaiianshave@gmail.com>
Subject: 2026 Surf n Slide concessions
Rob,
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Just wanted you to be aware. Due to personal issues, El Charro Expresso has had to withdraw from running the
concession stands this summer. The City has put together a quick RFQ process to run the concession stand at
Surf n Slide for the 2026 season. You can find the RFQ through the link below if you are interested. If you are not
interested, please feel free to forward the link on to others that might be.
Microsoft Word - 2026 Concessions in Parks RFQ.docx
Regards,
Doug Coutts
Parks, Rec & Cultural Services Director
City of Moses Lake
509-764-3810 | dcoutts@cityofml.com
P.O. Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account may be a
-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of
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Respectfully,
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Robert Jones
Authentic Round Block Hawaiian Shave Ice!
509-990-4544
Call or Text between 7AM & 2AM during Fair Season
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
LTAC Ice Arena Chiller Capital Funding Recommendation
Department
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Presenter at the Meeting
Doug Coutts, PRCS Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
LTAC Capital Funding request-Ice Arena Chiller.pdf 220.5KB
Ice Rink Chiller Budget-2026.xlsx 9.49KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64451
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Approve the LTAC committee's capital funding recommendation as presented for the Ice Arena Chiller plant replacement project.
Summary/Background
This past fall, the oil separator and the evaporator for the Ice Rink Chiller Plant failed. The Chiller plant is over 30 years old and was retrofitted from a Hotel/casino HVAC system in Reno,
Nevada to work as a chiller plant for the ice arena. Staff presented options for repair of the failed parts as well as two options for replacement of the chiller plant to City council for
direction. City council directed staff to pursue the 1 chiller plan replacement option and to apply to LTAC for money from the Capital Projects fund to pay for the replacement. Costs for
the recommended replacement are as follows: Supply of new chiller and set up; $292,952.00Removal of existing chiller plant and installation of new plant: $84,256.00Contingency:
$75,441.16Total project Cost: $452,649.60Insurance reimbursement: -$167,385Funding amount requested: $285,264.60Note: Contingency amount would be as needed, if not needed
would remain in the Capital Fund for future projects.
Staff presented this option to the LTAC committee for recommendation and after discussion with some further questions being answered the LTAC committee recommended the
funding request for Council approval as presented.
Fiscal Consideration
Funds are available in the Dity's LTAC Capital Fund including just over $319,000 that was not allocated for projects in 2025 for 2026.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 4/8/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/3/2026
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Lodging Tax Grant Application
Applicant Information
Organization Name
City of Moses Lake
Date of Application
3/13/2026
Address
Street Address
610 W Yakima Ave
Address Line 2
City
Moses Lake
State/Province/Region
WA
Postal/Zip Code
98837
Contact Person
Doug Coutts
Email
dcoutts@cityofml.com
Phone Number
(509) 764-3810
Which of the following applies to your organization/agency? (Check one)
City/Municipality County District
Port Public Agency Other
Project Details & Funding Information
Eligibility Criteria
Check the eligibility criteria applicable to your project.
Capital and/or operating costs for City-owned tourism facilities
Acquiring tourism related facility
Other
Project Description
Please provide a summary of your project in less than 200 words.
This past fall, the oil separator and the evaporator for the Ice Rink Chiller Plant failed. The Chiller plant is over 30 years old and was retrofitted from a
Hotel/casino HVAC system in Reno, Nevada to work as a chiller plant for the ice arena. Staff presented options for repair of the failed parts as well as two
options for replacement of the chiller plant to City council for direction. City council directed staff to pursue the 1 chiller plan replacement option and to apply
to LTAC for money from the Capital Projects fund to pay for the replacement.
Costs for the recommended replacement are as follows:
Supply of new chiller and set up; $292,952.00
Removal of existing chiller plant and installation of new plant: $84,256.00
Contingency: $75,441.16
Total project Cost: $452,649.60
Insurance reimbursement: -$167,385
Funding amount requested: $285,264.60
Note: Contingency amount would be as needed, if not needed would remain in the Capital Fund for future projects.
Anticipated Start Date
04/01/2026
Anticipated End Date
10/31/2026
Funding Amount Requested
$285,264.60
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Project Evaluation
Provide the number of participants who visited or are projected to visit the facility in each of
the following categories:
Estimate Method Explanation
Overall Attendance
Attendance, 50+
miles
Attendance, Out of
State/Country
Attendance, Paid
for Overnight
Lodging
Attendance, Did Not
Pay for Overnight
Lodging
Paid Lodging Nights
7579 Direct Count Placer AI-Last 12 Months
2848 Direct Count Placer AI-Last 12 Months
364 Direct Count Placer AI-Last 12 Months
1600 Direct Count Placer AI-Last 12 Months
5979 Direct Count Placer AI-Last 12 Months
1600+Direct Count Placer AI-Last 12 Months
JLARC Methods for determining attendance by category:
Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts at entry points, vehicle count or number
of chairs filled. A direct county may also include information collected directly from businesses, such as hotels restaurants or tour guides, likely to be
affected by an event.
Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount certificates, brochures
handed out, policed requirements for crown control or visual estimates.
Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/participants. A representative survey is a highly structured data
collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event
and includes margin of error and confidence level.
Informal Survey: Informal collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a nonrandom manner that is not representative of all visitors or
participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all
participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey.
Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the even or location. For example, one jurisdiction estimated
attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons (3 square feet).
Provide a description of methods used to determine attendance and distinguish among the visitor categories at the event/activity:
Placer AI was used to calculate all above data.
For the additional criteria listed below, please answer only those that are applicable to your event/project.
Tourism Promotion: Does the project meet the basic state and city requirements for tourism promotion? Will it promote a positive image for the
city? Will it attract visitors, build new audiences and encourage tourist expansion? Will it increase the awareness of the city’s amenities,
history, facilities and natural environment?
MLYHA holds 5 tournaments each year now bringing 9 teams each from out of town to Moses Lake for a weekend. Tournament games are structured to be
Friday, Saturday and Sunday so multiple overnight stays would be necessary.
Benefit to the City: How will this project benefit the people of Moses Lake?
The chiller plant is old and parts for it are no longer produced. The rink is open to the community for public skate and the Moses Lake Youth Hockey
Association and Moses Lake Adult Hockey both skate out of this rink.
Community Support: Does the project have broad-based city appeal or support? What is the evidence of need for this project in the city?
Five tournaments bringing nine outside teams to Moses Lake is 675 people plus parents and siblings coming to Moses Lake, staying in Hotels and frequenting
restaurants. This Capital project is a necessity to keep the rink operational in the long run.
Evidence of Partnerships: What kind and degree of partnership does the project exhibit? Does it exhibit volunteer involvement or inter-
jurisdictional, corporate, business and/or civic support?
MLYHA is on board and supportive of the Project. City Council has reviewed the options and recommends moving forward with this option and directed staff
to look to LTAC for Capital Funding.
Current Organization Officers
City Manager, Rob Karlinsey
PRCS Director, Doug Coutts
Management Capability:
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How have you demonstrated an ability to successfully complete the project thorough effective business practices in the areas of finance,
administration, marketing and production? What are the administrative credentials of paid or volunteer staff or individuals?
The City has managed this facility successfully since its inception. The chiller plant has been maintained long beyond its anticipated life span and after being
converted to a non-designed use option.
Document Uploads
Upload a Detailed Budget for Project or Event
Provide a detailed line-item budget of expenditures.
Ice Rink Chiller Budget-2026.xlsx 9.49KB
Other Information
Attach any other items relevant to your project, if applicable.
Applied+Chiller+Repair+Quote (1).pdf 217.47KB
Budget Quotes-Chiller Replacement.pdf 1.11MB
Ice Rink Permanent Options.docx 24.27KB
Acknowledgement
I have read and understand the general guidelines for Lodging Tax Capital Grant Applicants and certify that this project legally and lawfully qualifies
for funding support utilizing lodging tax revenues from The City of Moses Lake.
Signature
Please type your first and last name in the space above. Your typed first and last name will serve
as your signature. Your signature signifies your acknowledgement of and agreement with the
content of this form.
Date
03/13/2026 01:35 PM
Admin Review
Is the application complete and ready for eligibility review?
Yes No
Eligibility Review (Director)
Is this project eligible for LTAC Capital?*
Yes No
Is any additional information needed?*
Yes No
Month Day Year
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Ice Rink Chiller Plant Budget Cost
Provide Chiller Plant/Set up 292,952.00$
Installation 84,256.00$
Sub-total 377,208.00$
Contingency 20%75,441.60$
Total Before Insurance 452,649.60$
Insurance Payout (167,385.00)$
Net Project Total 285,264.60$
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
WTSA Fields for the Future Grant Application
Department
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Presenter at the Meeting
Doug Coutts, PRCS Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
WTSA_Grant Application.pdf 1.68MB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64467
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Approve the application for the WTSA Fields for the Future Grant for a grant amount of $10,000.
Summary/Background
This project will replace the infield sod at Larson Playfields (Fields A and Y). Current turf conditions have declined, impacting playability and user experience. The project will include the
removal of existing sod, application of fertilizer to restore essential soil nutrients, and installation of new sod to promote healthy turf establishment.
Fiscal Consideration
Cost to the City is a portion of the staff time only, the grant will cover the materials and a portion of the city staff time.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager -Rob Karlinsey on 4/8/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 4/7/2026
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The goal is to develop safe, high-quality playing surfaces that better serve athletes and the
broader community. Enhancing turfgrass quality will improve field durability, minimize
maintenance challenges, and ensure consistent, reliable use throughout the season.
Methodology: (400 words maximum)
•Anticipated length of project
•What will WTSA money be used for to improve the field, area, or park?
Work will take about 1.5 months to complete, beginning in June and concluding by the
first week of August. Other fields within each complex will remain available during
construction, with overall demand lower in summer.
WTSA funding will support purchase of sod and fertilizer, as well as in-house labor, not
to exceed 50% of total project costs. This investment will extend field lifespan and
reduce ongoing maintenance needs.
Budget: (Indirect or overhead costs are not allowed unless specifically authorized by the
Board)
Budget Item Amount
Salaries 1 Parks Maintenance Technician, 3 FTE = $4,420
Time-Slip Not Applicable
Operations/Supplies (goods $8,236.97
& services)
Travel 2 Not Applicable
Meetings Not Applicable
Other Not Applicable
Small Equipment Needs 3 Not Applicable
Benefits4 Not Applicable
Total $12,656.97
Budget Justification:
• 1 Specify type of position and FTE • 2Provide brief justification for travel requests. All travel must directly benefit the project.
Travel for professional development should come from other sources. If you request
travel to meetings, state how it benefits the project.
•3Justify equipment funding requests. Indicate what you plan to buy, how the equipment
will be used, and how the purchase will benefit the project. Include attempts to work
cooperatively with others on equipment use and purchase.
•4 Included here are tuition, medical aid, and health insurance for employees, as well as
regular benefits for salaries and time-slip employees.
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Grant County Bridge Crossing Interlocal Agreement
Department
Administration
Presenter at the Meeting
Katherine Kenison, City Attorney
Packet Attachments (if any)
GC BOCC New Crossing EIS ILA CC 04-14-2026.docx 35.45KB
Meeting Date:
4/14/2026
Agenda Item Number:
64495
Proceeding Type
New Business
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve the City Manager to execute a Bridge EIS Interlocal Agreement with Grant County Commissioners, substantial as to the form attached hereto.
Summary/Background
In furtherance of the Council’s priority to locate a second bridge crossing, the City and Grant County have agreed to collaborate on the environmental
review process necessary to determine a preferred lake crossing location. Accordingly, the ILA will formalize the parties’ commitment to the Project.
The City will be the lead agency and will submit applications for grant funding to pay for the Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”). Grant County
will provide support for the City’s grant applications and preparation of the EIS.
In the event grant funding is not obtainable, the ILA shall automatically terminate.
If grants are awarded for the EIS, the City will administer the grants and will manage the EIS process.
Fiscal Consideration
The City has requested $1.52M from federal legislators to begin the EIS process via a Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) request. Preparation of
the EIS may be partially funded by grant/direct appropriation dollars or City funds. The 2026 Capital Improvement Program includes a $50,000
allocation with additional programmed allocations of $200,000 in 2027 and $600,000 in 2028. Staff time spent preparing the grants will be at the
City’s costs.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:City Manager, City Attorney, and Assistant Public Works Director
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MOSES LAKE BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT
This MOSES LAKE BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made pursuant to RCW 39.34 et seq. between the following
parties:
•The City of Moses Lake, a Washington municipal corporation (the “City”); and
•Grant County, a Washington municipal corporation (the “County”);
The City and the County are individually a “Party” and collectively the “Parties;”
WHEREAS, the Parties are in the process of investigating the feasibility of the
construction of an additional bridge across Moses Lake (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, such a Project would allow vehicles to travel between Interstate 90 and
State Route 17 on the north end of the City, without the need to travel through the City’s center;
WHEREAS, the Project location is likely to be outside of the City’s jurisdictional
boundary and inside of the County’s jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, likely lake crossing locations directly impact the City of Moses Lake,
including freight mobility, commuter traffic, and emergency response routes;
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize the continued importance of cooperating on the
Project because it would improve emergency responses and support commerce and economic
growth opportunities for each of the Parties, and cooperation would result in cost efficiencies;
WHEREAS, a strategic next step is to proceed with the public process of producing an
Environmental Impact Statement to study and evaluate lake crossing locations and their
potential impacts; and
WHEREAS, given the direct impact on the Moses Lake community, the City of Moses
Lake is willing to serve as Lead Agency in conducting the EIS, including obtaining grant funding,
contracting directly with consultants to perform the work, engaging the public, and working with
the various regulatory agencies and other affected stakeholders;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual obligations and benefits herein, the
Parties agree as follows:
1.Purpose and Scope of Work. The purpose of this Agreement is to formalize a
commitment to the Project wherein the Parties agree to work cooperatively with each other
regarding the Project. This cooperation will include, without limitation, mutually determining a
preferred lake crossing location by conducting and approving Environmental Impact Statement
(hereinafter, “EIS”) under the State Environmental Policy Act (“SEPA”) and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and devoting staff time thereto.
2.Grant Applications. The City of Moses Lake will be designated as the “Lead Agency”,
with Grant County being the “Non-Lead Agency.” The Lead Agency will submit applications for
grant funding to pay for the EIS.
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2.1 Grant Application Support. The Non-Lead Agency shall reasonably provide
letters of support for applications, grant submission information, Project approvals, data, and
any other documents or support necessary for the Lead Agency’s application process for grants.
The Non-Lead Agency shall fund its respective costs for this grant application support.
2.2 Failure to obtain Grant Funding. In the event grant funding is not obtainable, this
Agreement shall automatically terminate.
3.Grant Administration and Project Management. If grants are awarded for the EIS,
the Lead Agency shall be the recipient of the EIS project grants, administer all EIS project
grants on behalf of itself and the Non-Lead Agency, and ensure funds are used in accordance
with all program requirements as set forth in the grant contract(s). The Lead Agency shall be
the contact for all communications and billings with the agency(ies) funding the EIS project
grant(s). The Lead Agency will be responsible for management of the EIS process.
3.1 Grant Coordination. The Parties will reasonably cooperate in administering any
EIS project grants. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall indemnify and hold harmless
the County from any and all financial liability concerning the City’s administration of the grant
funding,.
3.2 Public Process. The Parties shall partner to develop a public information and
notification program related to EIS activities. The Parties shall coordinate communications
pertaining to the Project to the public.
4.Reporting. The Moses Lake City Manager or designee will provide periodic (at least
twice yearly, and upon reasonable request) progress reports to the elected officials of each
Jurisdiction.
5.Scoping Phase of the EIS. During the Scoping phase of the Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS), the Parties shall collaboratively define and agree upon the project's scope,
identifying the specific range of reasonable lake crossing alternatives and environmental
elements to be analyzed in accordance with applicable law.
6.Final Approval of the Environmental Impact Statement. Upon completion of the EIS,
the governing boards both Parties (i.e., the City Council and the Board of County
Commissioners) will meet to mutually agree upon the preferred location of the lake crossing.
Upon mutual agreeance, both Parties will adopt the EIS and formally accept the preferred lake
crossing location. In the event the Parties do not agree on the preferred lake crossing location,
Grant County (i.e., the Non-Lead Agency) will determine the preferred location, provided that
the crossing location alternatives are located in unincorporated Grant County on both sides of
the Lake. In the event there is no feasible location, this Agreement shall automatically
terminate.
7.Notice. Any notice under this Agreement shall be sent, postage pre-paid, by regular
mail, or delivered personally. Any notice so posted shall be deemed received two (2) business
days after the date of mailing. Notices shall be mailed or delivered to the following persons at
the following addresses:
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GRANT COUNTY CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Tom Gaines, County Administrator City Manager
401 S. Balsam Street
Ephrata, WA 98823 P.O. Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
8.Independent Governments – No Liability. Each Party is and shall remain an
independent government. This Agreement does not create a partnership or other similar
arrangement. The Parties shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of the other Party or its
respective public officials, employees, or agents. No agent, employee or representative of any
Party shall be deemed to be an agent, employee, or representative of any other Party for any
purpose, and the employees of a Party are not entitled to any of the benefits the other Party
provides to its employees. Pursuant to RCW 39.34.030(3)(b), this Agreement does not create a
separate legal or administrative entity other than specifically provided in this Agreement.
9.Liability. Each Party shall be responsible for the wrongful or negligent actions of its
respective public officials, employees, or agents while engaged in the performance of duties
under this Agreement as their respective liability shall appear under the laws of the State of
Washington and/or Federal Law and this agreement is not intended to diminish or expand such
liability.
9.1 County's Indemnification of City. The County shall indemnify, defend and hold the
City harmless from and against all liabilities, suits, losses, costs, damages, claims, expenses,
penalties or charges, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, that the City may incur or pay out by reason of: (i) any accidents, damages or
injuries to persons or property occurring in, on, about or around the Project Area due to or
arising out of the County's performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent such
accidents, damages or injuries are due to any negligent or wrongful act or omission of the
County; or (ii) any breach or Default (as such term is defined in Section 10.1 below) by the
County under this Agreement.
9.2 City's Indemnification of County. The City shall indemnify, defend and hold the
County harmless from and against all liabilities, suits, losses, costs, damages, claims,
expenses, penalties or charges, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, that the County may incur or pay out by reason of: (i) any accidents, damages
or injuries to persons or property occurring in, on or around the Project during the term of this
Agreement, but only to the extent the same are caused by any negligent or wrongful act of the
City; or (ii) any breach or Default (as such term is defined in Section 10.1 below) of the City
under this Agreement.
9.3 Waiver of Immunity Under Industrial Insurance Act. The indemnification provisions of
Section 9.1 and Section 9.2 above are specifically intended to constitute a 40 waiver of each
party's immunity under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW, as respects the
other party only, and only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified party with a full and
complete indemnity of claims made by the indemnitor's employees. The parties acknowledge
that these provisions were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
10.Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by
the Parties and shall continue until the purpose set forth herein are achieved (i.e., lake crossing
EIS completion and adoption) unless otherwise terminated by mutual agreement evidenced by a
writing signed by the Parties. As Lead Agency and administrator of this Agreement, the City
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may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing sixty (60) day’s prior written notice
to the Non-Lead Agency.
11.Ownership of Property. Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement,
any real or personal property used or acquired by either party in connection with the
performance of this Agreement will remain the sole property of such party, and the other party
shall have no interest therein.
12.Default and Remedies
12.1 Default. If either Party fails to perform any act or obligation required to be
performed by it hereunder, the other party shall deliver written notice of such failure to the non-
performing party. The non-performing party shall have thirty (30) days after its receipt of such
notice in which to correct its failure to perform the act or obligation at issue, after which time it
shall be in default ("Default") under this Agreement; provided, however, that if the non-
performance is of a type that could not reasonably be cured within said thirty (30) day period,
then the non-performing party shall not be in Default if it commences cure within said thirty (30)
day period and thereafter diligently pursues cure to completion.
12.2 Remedies. In the event of a party's Default under this Agreement, then after giving
notice and an opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 12.1 above, the non-Defaulting party shall
have the right to exercise any or all rights and remedies available to it in law or equity.
13.Amendment. No modification or amendment of this Agreement may be made except by
a written document signed by the Parties.
14.Counterparts and Electronic Transmission. This Agreement may be signed in
counterparts. Electronic transmission of any signed original document and retransmission of
any signed electronic transmission shall be the same as delivery of an original document.
15.Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights of the Parties hereto shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, and the Parties agree
that in any such action, jurisdiction and venue shall lie exclusively in Kittitas County,
Washington.
16.No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
17.Interpretation. Each Party has participated in drafting this Agreement and has had this
Agreement reviewed by legal counsel. Therefore, any language therein shall not be construed
against any Party on the basis of which Party drafted the particular language.
18.Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the understandings between the
Parties. Each Party represents that no promises, representations, or commitments have been
made by others as a basis for this Agreement which have not been reduced to writing herein.
No oral promises or representations shall be binding upon any Party, whether made in the past
or to be made in the future, unless such promises or representations are reduced to writing in
the form of a written modification to this Agreement executed by both Parties.
19.Filing. This Agreement shall be posted online pursuant to RCW 39.34.040.
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CITY OF MOSES LAKE GRANT COUNTY
By: By:
Its: Its:
Date: Date:
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4/10/2026
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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Financial Sustainability Plan
April 14, 2026
2
Recap of what has taken place so far:
•Last year, the City Council established financial sustainability
as its top priority for 2026
•FSP kickoff meeting at February 10, 2026 City Council
meeting:
•Presented updated six-year financial forecast
•Introduced Service Level Budgeting
•Proposed timeline and milestones
•Agreed on a community engagement plan
•Reviewed programs and the costs of each program
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Recap, continued:
•February 24 City Council Meeting:
•Categorized programs into Core, Basic, and Enhanced
•Presented tax rate and tax base comparisons with other
cities
•Went over median income comparisons with other cities
•Reviewed revenue options
•Discussed the remaining FSP process schedule, including
the community engagement plan
4
Recap, continued:
March 24 City Council Meeting:
•Growth in city buildings over the years
•Programs/positions added during/since COVID
•Growth in the number of city staff compared to population growth
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Recap, continued:
March 31 City Council Meeting:
•March 16 Town Hall meeting public input results
•Balancing Act Budget Simulation report
•Budget comparisons with other cities
•More comparison data on tax bases, median household income,
property tax burden, and “price of government.”
•Scoring criteria for enhanced programs
6
Community Engagement
•FSP web page established early February
•Balancing Act Budget Simulation: March 1 to March 24
•Statistically Valid Survey: March 18 to April 1
•March 16 Town Hall Meeting:
•Overview of six-year forecast and FSP process
•Live interactive survey
•Budget priorities exercise
•Comment Sheets
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Getting the word out to the public:
•Super card mailer to all mailboxes promoting Balancing
Act and Town Hall meeting
•FSP articles in City newsletters mailed to all mailboxes:
•December 2025
•Early April 2026
•Coverage in local newspaper
•News releases and social media posts
8
For tonight’s discussion:
1. Statistically Valid Survey results
2. FSP guiding principles discussion
3. Enhanced program scoring
4. FSP revenue and expenditure options
5. City Council direction
6. Other budget strategies:
•Contracting vs. in-house analysis
•Purchasing improvements
•Comparison of employee benefits with other cities
•Lean assessment
•Voluntary Separation Incentive Policy discussion
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Next steps after tonight:
April 28: City Council adoption of the Financial Sustainability Plan
May 1-2: City Council retreat to establish 2027 budget priorities in
the context of the newly adopted Financial Sustainability Plan
Summer 2026: City staff develop a proposed 2027 budget based
on the adopted Financial Sustainability Plan and City Council
priorities
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Survey in the City of Moses Lake
April 2026
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 2
A survey with a random sample is like tasting soup; if well -stirred, you
get a good sense of the flavor in a spoonful without eating the whole pot
Random Sampling
Start with a known universe, in this case all eligible voters in Moses Lake
Shuffle this universe and select respondents at random. When we do,
responses fall within a calculable margin of error. We achieve that by…
Reducing survey bias (generic company, generic survey intro)
Making multiple attempts to reach selected respondent
Replacing respondents with a random selection
Monitoring demographic distribution against known characteristics
Weighting final results when necessary (weighting was not needed)
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 3
The company contacting respondents and survey introduction are intentionally generic; therefore if
someone refuses, they are not doing so based on the topic
Respondents may theorize about the sponsor's identity at some point during the survey but are
never informed during the interview process
Results include data from respondents who completed the entire survey, meaning results are not
biased from partial answers
Survey design and administration features including:
o Respondents offered balanced scale options
o A question order that releases a little bit of information at a time
o Randomized question orders, and
o Interviewers/web survey techniques offer the same clarifications each time.
Examples of Reducing Bias
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 4
Sample Size and Subgroup Margin of Error
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 5
Survey conducted March 18 – April 1, 2026
Mixed -mode survey of voters in the City of Moses Lake, respondents
reached by phone (landline + mobile), email, and text
300 completed interviews in English (280) and Spanish (20 )
Margin of error is +/- 5.7% overall with three sub -geographies:
Mae/Laguna/Downtown/Peninsula, N=106, MoE of +/- 9.5 %
East, N =106, MoE of +/- 9.5%
North of the Fill, N=88, MoE of +/- 10.4 %
Methodology
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 6
49%
55%
55%
36%
42%
35%
38%
54%
Overall
Mae/Laguna/Dntn/Pen
East
N of Fill
Right Direction Wrong Track
Optimism in Moses Lake
Q4. Do you feel that things in Moses Lake are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track?
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 7
Best Thing About Living in Moses Lake
19%
14%
13%
8%
7%
7%
6%
5%
12%
9%
Small town/Less people/Quiet
The weather/Sunshine
The community/Friendly people/Culture
Central Location/Easy freeway access
Proximity/Access to Moses Lake
Outdoors/Access to nature
Friends/Family
Affordable/Cost of living
Other
Nothing/Don't know
Q5. What is the best thing about living in Moses Lake?
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 8
Most Important Problem
17%
17%
13%
8%
7%
6%
5%
5%
5%
12%
5%
Homelessness
Crime/Drugs/Public Safety/Gangs
Infrastructure/Roads/Bike lanes
Water shortage/Drinking water
Economy/Jobs/Lack of businesses
Budget mismanagement/Spending
Schools/Education quality
Housing/Cost of living
Growth/Development/The Airport
Other
Nothing/Don't know
Q6. What do you think is the most important problem facing Moses Lake that the City Council should do something about?
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 9
Performance Ratings
7%
8%
8%
53%
33%
45%
37%
19%
13%
6%
17%
32%
37%
28%
33%
32%
7%
16%
13%
20%
30%
The quality of life in Moses Lake
The job Moses Lake city government does overall
The job Moses Lake city government does providing
city services
Job Moses Lake city gov't does maintaining city's
infrastructure including parks, streets, water lines,
sewer system
The job Moses Lake city government is doing using tax
dollars responsibly
Excellent Good DK/No Opinion Only Fair Poor Positive Negative
60%39%
34%53%
53%41%
45%53%
22%62%
Q7 -11. Moving on, rate each item on a scale of excellent, good, only fair, or poor. If you have no opinion, you can say so.
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 10
63%
67%
55%
53%
38%
44%
27%
38%
16%
17%
17%
31%
25%
32%
33%
48%
41%
51%
26%
44%
42%
38%
94%
92%
87%
86%
86%
85%
78%
64%
60%
59%
55%
Ensuring fast fire and emergency medical response times
Ensuring Moses Lake has a sustainable and reliable water source
Ensuring the police department has the resources it needs to fight crime
and respond quickly when needed
Having a financially sustainable City budget
Maintaining roads and streets
Water, sewer, and garbage services
Maintaining parks and park facilities
Building a second lake crossing
Building and permitting services for businesses and homes
Improving the look and feel of Moses Lake
Offering a wide variety of City sponsored recreation programs such as
sports programs, fitness classes, day camps, arts, and cultural activities
7 - Very high priority 5-6 Total Priority
City Services/Functions Priority
Q12 -22. Next are a list of city services and functions. Rate how much of a priority that is to you, on a scale where 1 is a ver y low priority and 7 is a very high priority
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16%
10%
9%
8%
5%
5%
61%
44%
39%
33%
32%
35%
22%
18%
5%
10%
14%
22%
12%
11%
14%
8%
16%
36%
37%
44%
47%
49%
63%
70%
A city park, trail, or open space
A city athletic field or sports court
The Surf N'Slide Water Park
The Museum and Arts Center in the Civic Center
The Larsen Recreation Center
The Public Library in Moses Lake
The Moses Lake Ice Rink
A city off-leash dog park
1xWeek+Few Mo/Yr Once Never
Household Yearly Visits to Moses Lake Amenities
Q34 -40. In the past year, how often have you or someone in your household visited the following….
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 12
Financial Sustainability Attitudes
20%
21%
7%
14%
5%
11%
33%
26%
37%
31%
24%
14%
12%
35%
36%
39%
18%
26%
30%
20%
24%
28%
18%
15%
23%
21%
35%
51%
58%
25%
12%
19%
ML owns and operates wide range of rec facilities/park land than other cities. I
support City finding ways to get out of owning/operating some of these facilities
to reduce the budget
Road construction is a big budget item. I support cutting back on building more
sidewalks and other road improvements
Some roads might get rougher w/more potholes, I would support cutting back on
pavement maintenance to trim the budget
Budget opportunity is cut back a bit on police patrols/traffic enforcement; PD
would spend less time patrolling streets/enforcing traffic laws. I would support
cutting back on police patrols/traffic enforcement
FD is major part of City budget. I would support having slightly longer fire
response times to reduce the budget
I like that ML has lots of park space/rec programs. Would rather pay more taxes
to keep what we have open and running, even if taxpayers subsidize
If we are going to pay more in taxes, I would rather raise taxes to pay for
police/pub safety
If we had to raise taxes to close budget gap, sales taxes are best because lots of
people in the County come to ML to shop, which means we would not be the only
ones paying new taxes
Strong Agree Some Agree Don't know Some Disagree Strong Disagree
Q23 -30. Over the next 5 years, Moses Lake will face budget challenges and City government is working on financial sustainability . Indicate whether you agree/disagree…
Agree Disagree
57%41%
52%47%
31%65%
28%71%
17%82%
46%53%
69%30%
65%34%
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 13
Budget Challenges: Forced Choice
53%
40%
5%
2%
Use a combination of service cuts and tax
increase to cover the budget gap
Keep taxes at their current levels, and identify
services to cut to cover the budget gap each year
Preserve all the city services we have now by
increasing taxes to cover the budget gap
(Don't know/Refused)
Q31. As you may know, Moses Lake cut its operating budget by 9% this year. Despite this, budget challenges will
continue because revenues are not keeping pace with the cost of providing services. If you had to choose even if
it isn’t exactly right, which of the following do you think is the best way to address these budget challenges?
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Budget Challenges: Forced Choice by Age
58%
39%
3%
0%
Use a combination of service cuts
and tax increase to cover the
budget gap
Keep taxes at their current levels,
and identify services to cut to cover
the budget gap each year
Preserve all the city services we
have now by increasing taxes to
cover the budget gap
(Don't know/Refused)
Q31. As you may know, Moses Lake cut its operating budget by 9% this year. Despite this, budget challenges will
continue because revenues are not keeping pace with the cost of providing services. If you had to choose even if
it isn’t exactly right, which of the following do you think is the best way to address these budget challenges?
48%
41%
6%
5%
Under 50 Years Old Over 50
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 15
Sales Tax Support – Public Safety
Q32. As you heard, raising taxes are one option for helping close budget gaps. The City could raise the sales
tax by 0.1% which is one dollar on a thousand -dollar purchase, to maintain funding for police and public
safety operations. Would you support/oppose this sales tax for police and public safety operations?
Strongly 40%
Strongly 11%
Somewhat 33%
Somewhat 16%
Support
73%
Oppose
27%
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Fulcrum Strategy Group 16
Public Safety Tax – by Age and Geography
Q32. As you heard, raising taxes are one option for helping close budget gaps. The City could raise the sales
tax by 0.1% which is one dollar on a thousand -dollar purchase, to maintain funding for police and public
safety operations. Would you support/oppose this sales tax for police and public safety operations?
40%
38%
43%
42%
39%
40%
33%
35%
30%
34%
33%
32%
16%
16%
15%
10%
21%
16%
11%
11%
11%
13%
8%
12%
Overall
<50
50+
Mae/Laguna/Dntn/Pen
East
N of the Fill
Strong Support Some Support Don't know Some Oppose Strong Oppose Support Oppose
73%27%
73%27%
73%26%
76%23%
72%29%
72%28%
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Sales Tax Support – Cultural Programs
Q33. As you heard, raising taxes are one option for helping close budget gaps. The City could raise the
sales tax by 0.1% to fund cultural programs like the City’s museum and other arts programs. Would you
support/oppose this sales tax for cultural programs?
Strongly 19%Strongly 31%
Somewhat 23%
Somewhat 25%
Support
42%
Oppose
56%
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Cultural Program Tax – by Age
19%
23%
13%
19%
19%
21%
23%
25%
26%
23%
26%
20%
25%
23%
23%
26%
27%
21%
31%
27%
38%
29%
27%
38%
Overall
<50
50+
Mae/Laguna/Dntn/Pen
East
N of the Fill
Strong Support Some Support Don't know Some Oppose Strong Oppose
Q33. As you heard, raising taxes are one option for helping close budget gaps. The City could raise the
sales tax by 0.1% to fund cultural programs like the City’s museum and other arts programs. Would you
support/oppose this sales tax for cultural programs?
Support Oppose
42%56%
48%50%
37%62%
42%55%
45%54%
41%59%
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People. Data. Results.
Ian@FulcrumStrategyGroup.com / 206.851.3099
Tpatras@FulcrumStrategyGroup.com / 614.653.9008
Ian Stewart
Tom Patras
fulcrumstrategygroup.com
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DRAFT
Financial Sustainability Plan
Guiding Principles
The following guiding principles should be considered as part of the introduction to the
Financial Sustainability Plan document:
1.Align Resources with Priorities. Financial resources should be allocated first to
core and basic programs and City Council priorities. Any remaining funds to
enhanced programs should be allocated based on how well they advance the City
Council’s top priorities and the needs and wants of the community.
2.Balance Operating Revenues with Operating Expenditures. Only ongoing
revenues should support ongoing expenditures. Do not use one-time funds (e.g.,
grants or reserves) to support recurring costs.
3.Practice Fiscal Neutrality. Enforce a "zero-sum" policy: every proposed new
position or program must be oAset by an equal expenditure cut or a new revenue
source. To ensure long-term viability, all proposals must include fully-loaded costs
and be integrated into the multi-year financial forecast. This prevents short-term
budget availability from masking long-term sustainability risks.
4. Create a Shared Stewardship Model. Government is only one part of a thriving
community. Moses Lake is home to resourceful, generous, and civic-minded
residents and businesses who are eager to contribute. By shifting toward a model of
shared stewardship—where volunteers, churches, nonprofits, and community
groups take an active lead in programs and amenities in partnership with the City—
we foster a deeper sense of pride and ownership while directly enhancing the City’s
financial sustainability.
Tapping into the expertise and labor of our local residents and partners can help us
shift and reduce costs. This collaborative strategy should ease the City’s financial
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burden by allowing the community to step up and fill gaps that the City has
historically been expected to provide.
5.Maximize Economic Resilience. Strong cash reserves and diversification of
revenues will provide stability through downturns. Some of Moses Lake’s revenues
are elastic and more volatile and subject to economic fluctuations. To prepare for
downturns and improve budget flexibility, keep ending fund balances of the General
Fund and Street Fund to at least the minimum percentage of annual expenditures as
established by the City Council. Set a target minimum fund balance for the Rainy
Day Fund and build up to that target.
6.Take the Long View. One-year budgets do not show the full picture and can mask
structural issues. Forecasting out at least six years provides a better view of budget
trends and allows policy makers to be proactive and get ahead of problems. The
financial forecast should be updated and reported to the City Council at least
annually.
7.Maintain Capital Assets. Assess capital asset needs and allocate funds to
maximize the lifecycle of those assets. Allocate the necessary capital replacement
funds every year to eliminate deferred maintenance and avoid unplanned spikes as
infrastructure, equipment, and building systems age and need to be replaced.
8.Use Public Funds EAiciently and Responsibly. Continuously improve eAiciency
and reduce waste and redundancy. Maximize the value of every dollar through
improving purchasing practices, productivity, and how services are delivered (e.g.,
contracting vs. in-house).
9.Cultivate Agility and Opportunity. To remain truly nimble, the city must maintain
the capacity to seize emerging opportunities and respond to unforeseen challenges.
While lean operations are essential, true agility requires a strategic buAer in both
staAing and budgeting. We will advance this goal by building up the Strategic
Opportunities Fund and managing workloads and priorities to ensure staA have the
necessary bandwidth to pivot when circumstances shift.
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10. Prioritize Organizational Health and Talent Retention. Fiscal sustainability should
not come at the expense of City employees. Our city team is high performing and
operates at near-full capacity; therefore, reducing staA without a corresponding
decrease in service levels creates unsustainable workloads and erodes morale. To
remain a competitive employer, the City must maintain compensation and benefits
that align with comparable municipalities. Protecting these standards is essential
for attracting and retaining the high-quality talent necessary to serve our community
eAectively.
11. Transparency and Accountability. As we have done so far, include the public in the
Financial Sustainability Plan. Update the plan regularly. Using our communication
channels, report on the plan’s progress and status to the City Council and the
public. Ensure the FSP is clear, accessible, and understandable to our residents.
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Enhanced Programs Scoring Sheet Councilmember:
Enhanced Programs Net Annual
Cost Economic Vitality Benefit to ML
Residents Council Priority #3 Reliance (must Moses Lake
be the only provider?)Cost Recovery Population Served Liability/Risk
1 Communications—Quarterly Newsletter 62,000
2 Human Services 92,000
3 Library Building 143,023
4 Larsen Recreation Center 1,527,446
5 Recreation Programs 474,722
6 Museum & Art Center 700,988
7 Surf n’ Slide Water Park 777,313
8 Cascade Campground 30,390
9 Ice Rink 366,088
Scoring Criteria Descriptions:
Economic Vitality.Does the program result (directly or indirectly) in job creation and business retention? Does the program promote vibrant retail and commercial areas?
Local Benefit. Does the program primarily benefit Moses Lake taxpayers?
Council Priority #3.Does the program improve/promote the City’s image and reputation? Does the program enhance a sense of community and sense of place?
Reliance.Must Moses Lake be the only provider, or are there other entities (non -profits, private sector)that can or already are doing the same thing?
Cost Recovery.Does the program generate revenue to pay for itself, or is it 100% subsidized?
Population Served.How many program users?Does the program benefit the entire community or a very small, specific niche?Is the number of users growing or shrinking?
Liability/Risk. What is the level of risk or liability inherent in this program? Even with safety training and standards in place, what is the potential for serious injury or loss of life? Can risk be shifted to another provider?
Instructions:
Score each criteria (explainations below) for each program from 1 to 7, 1 being lowest criteria correlation and 7 being highest criteria correlation. (NOTE: Liability/Risk is inverse, so low risk = high score.)
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING
A VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE CITY OF
MOSES LAKE EMPLOYEES
Recitals:
A. As a strategic management tool to align the City’s workforce with current budgetary realities
and long-term operational goals, the City Council desires to establish a Voluntary Separation
Incentive Program (VSIP).
B. The City deems it is in the City's best interest to provide an incentive for eligible employees,
defined in Section 1.B, to voluntarily separate or retire from the City.
C. The purpose of a voluntary separation program is to reduce compensation costs and full-time
employee levels, facilitate redeployment, reorganization, and other efforts to make more efficient
and effective use of the City's limited resources, avoid the disruption and administrative costs
associated with involuntary layoffs (reductions in force), and provide the City Manager with the
flexibility to reallocate resources to high-priority core and basic city services.
RESOLVED:
Section 1. Program Establishment and Definitions
A. Voluntary Separation Incentive Program Description. The City hereby establishes a
Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (Program, or VSIP) for Eligible Employees as defined
in Section 1.B.
B. “Eligible Employees" All regular full-time and regular part-time employees who have
completed at least five years of continuous service and have not previously provided written
notification of upcoming retirement.
C. “Ineligible Employees”: City Manager and Department Directors. Regular
employees with less than five years of continuous service. Temporary/seasonal employees,
employees currently under a performance improvement plan (PIP), or those who have already
submitted a notice of resignation or retirement.
D. The "Date of Separation" is the final day of an employee's employment with the
City, as specified in the voluntary separation agreement described in Section 4 of this Resolution.
E. The Program is subject to collective bargaining obligations as required by RCW 41.56.
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Section 2. Basic Provisions
A. Participation in the Program shall not be based on protected class status, protected
activity, or other unlawful factors.
B. Participation in the Program is voluntary. Eligible Employees choosing to participate
in the Program must acknowledge in writing that their decision to participate is voluntary.
C. Voluntary separation will be subject to all applicable terms and conditions of labor
agreements in effect on the date the Eligible Employee applies for voluntary separation. No
Eligible Employee shall have a contractual right to an incentive offered through this Program.
D. Eligible Employees who apply and are approved for voluntary separation under the
Program will receive:
1. Participants whose applications are accepted will receive a one-time cash Separation
Incentive Payment exclusive of additional pays such as longevity, out-of-class, lead pay
differential, call out pay, holiday premium, and overtime, based on their completed years
of service with the City of Moses Lake:
Years City Service Incentive Amount (Lump Sum)
5 – 10 Years 10 weeks of base salary
11 – 19 Years 15 weeks of base salary
20+ Years 21 weeks of base salary
Notwithstanding the above, the Incentive Amount for employees who are at PERS
retirement age and for employees with twenty or more years of experience working for
counties, cities, and/or the State of Washington is 21 weeks of base salary.
2. COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) Bridge: The City will
provide a one-time payment equal to [e.g., 3 months] of the employee’s current COBRA
premium rate to assist with the transition of health benefits.
5 – 10 Years 3 months
11 – 19 Years 4 months
20+ Years 5 months
Five months of the COBRA Bridge is also for employees who are at PERS
retirement age and for employees with twenty or more years of experience working for
counties, cities, and/or the State of Washington.
3. The City Manager may allow retirement-level leave cashouts and other retirement
benefits if employees opting for this program are at PERS retirement age. All other
benefits shall be paid out in accordance with current city policies, labor agreements, and
applicable state and federal laws.
E. The City acknowledges that Eligible Employees choosing to participate in the Program
may apply for unemployment compensation benefits following separation from the City. While
such employees may not qualify for unemployment benefits, the City will not object to such
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claim.
F. Voluntary separation payments will be paid in one (1) lump sum within three (3)
weeks of the Date of Separation based on the payroll cycle. Voluntary separation payments will
not be considered excess compensation and shall not increase an Eligible Employee's monthly
pension payout or the City's pension contribution rates.
G. Voluntary separation payments are subject to applicable tax withholdings but are not
considered income (average final compensation) for retirement purposes. In accordance with
Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) rules:
• Non-Reportable Compensation: These incentive payments are for the purpose of
voluntary separation and are not for services rendered. Therefore, they are not reportable
compensation for PERS Plan 2 or 3 members and will not affect the employee's average
final compensation (AFC).
• PERS Plan 1 Exception: For Plan 1 members, if the incentive is calculated based
on "years of service," it may be deemed "earned over time" and trigger an Excess
Compensation bill to the City. The City reserves the right to cap or adjust Plan 1
incentives to avoid such liabilities.
H. Re-Employment Restrictions. To ensure the City realizes the projected cost savings,
any employee who accepts a VSIP incentive is prohibited from returning to work for the City of
Moses Lake—including as a regular employee, temporary employee, or independent
contractor—for a period of five (5) years from the Date of Separation.
Section 3. Approval Criteria.
Voluntary separation under this Program can be approved only by written agreement executed by
the City, the Eligible Employee and the labor union, if applicable. Labor unions will be given
notice of the proposed terms of any written agreement and be given the opportunity to negotiate
on behalf of their members. The voluntary separation agreement shall be approved by the City
Attorney and include indemnity and other waiver protections for the City. It shall also include
the Eligible Employee's acknowledged acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Program,
specify the cash-value of the Eligible Employee's incentive under Section 2.D, and designate the
final date of employment with the City (the Date of Separation).
Section 4. Notification and Separation Requirements
A. To be considered for participation in this Program, Eligible Employees must apply by
submitting an official application to the Human Resources Department within sixty (60) days of
the Effective Date of this Resolution. Employees who submit an official application by this
deadline will then be provided additional information, along with review periods as established
by law. Applications will be reviewed by administration and may be approved or denied
consistent with the purposes of the VSIP set forth in Recital C above. All decisions are subject
to the discretionary approval of the City Manager.
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B. The Date of Separation shall be no later than one hundred (100) days following
approval of the application, unless the City Manager determines that a later Date of Separation is
in the best interest of the City.
Section 5. Position Backfill
A. The City Manager shall determine whether a position vacated via the VSIP will be:
1. Eliminated from the budget;
2. Held vacant for a minimum of 12–24 months; or
3. Restructured at a lower salary grade or change in essential job functions;
4. Replacement at a lower salary grade/level.
.
B. Requests to backfill positions vacated through the Program are subject to review and
approval by the City Manager. Backfill requests that facilitate redeployment, reorganization,
and/or other efforts to make more efficient and effective use of the City's limited resources will
receive priority consideration.
Adopted by the City Council on _ , 2026.
______________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Apr 28 due dates: PW 4/12, Atty 4/14, Director 4/17, City Mgr 4/20, Community Events Noon 4/28 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for May 12 are due Apr 22 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Apr 21 to Jun 16
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4/10/2026
Tue, Apr 21 at 6 PM Water Rate Fee Schedule Amendment Resolution 4036 Prentice
Study Session: Street and Utility Standards Update (CA11)L Ramsey
Wed, Apr 22, 12:30-5:30 Mid-Columbia PUD Energy Expo @ Pybus Public Market Wenatchee - Notice of Quorum posted
Tue, Apr 28 Presentations Yonezawa Japan Sister City Proclamation (treaty signed May 1, 1981)(recur)
6:30 PM Consent none scheduled - for now will be only minutes and bills
Old Business Adopt Financial Sustainability Plan for General & Street Funds (CG1)Motion Prentice
New Business Street and Utility Standards Update (CA11)Motion L Ramsey
Staff pg 1st Quarter Financial Report (include in packet)Prentice (recur)
Thurs, Apr 30 at 6 pm AGCCT - potential quorum posted Ephrata
May 1st & 2nd, All Day City Council Retreat @ Pillar Rock Conference Room
Tue, May 12 Presentations Armed Services Recognition - Moses Lake Area HS Graduates Mayor (recur)
6:30 PM ""Post State Legislative Session Debrief - Briahna Murray, Gordon Thomas Honeywell
""Semi quincentennial Commemoration Proclamation Boyd
""Water Projects Map (CG2)Baltzell
Consent
Old Business
New Business Grant County Urban Growth Planning Interlocal Agreement Motion Kenison
Staff
May 16 (Sat)Fire Department Pancake Breakfast - Post Notice of Quorum
Tue, May 26 Presentation Memorial Day Proclamation (recur)
6:30 PM ""Fee Study Report
Consent
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Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Apr 28 due dates: PW 4/12, Atty 4/14, Director 4/17, City Mgr 4/20, Community Events Noon 4/28 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for May 12 are due Apr 22 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Apr 21 to Jun 16
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4/10/2026
Old Business
New Business Biennial Budget Kick Off Prentice
""Shoreline Master Program Amendment Motion V Ramsey
""Police Labor Agreement Motion Springer
Staff
Council
May Notice of Quorum: Division St. Neighborhood Meeting (CA9)Karlinsey
May Exec Only City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation 42.30.110 (1)(g)
Tue, Jun 9 Public Hearing 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program, Resolution xxx Motion Baltzell (recur)
6:30 PM Presentations MOTS Quarterly Report - David Hunt, Columbia Basin Resource Center Murillo (recur)
""Grant County Homeless Task Force Appointment/Reappointment (recur)
Consent
Old Business
New Business 2025 Community Street and Utility Standards Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell (recur)
Jun 16 Townhall Community Beautification (CA18)
Jun New Business Facility Use for Local Government Agencies MLMC 3.34 Discussion Coutts
Jul Presentation pg Stratford Rd Intersection Improvement Design - Consultant Bisnett
Jul Consent Western Avenue Vacate Ordinance xxxx Karlinsey
Jul 7 Presentation Building Assessment Report (CA15)
Jul - Aug Presentation Comprehensive Fee Study Report - Katherine Goetz, Berk Consulting
Jul - Aug Workshop Code Enforcement Regulations (CG3)First Pres CDD (after Jun 16 CA18)
Aug 25 Old Business Code Enforcement Regulations (CG3) Ordinance xxxx Motion CDD
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Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Apr 28 due dates: PW 4/12, Atty 4/14, Director 4/17, City Mgr 4/20, Community Events Noon 4/28 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for May 12 are due Apr 22 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Apr 21 to Jun 16
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4/10/2026
Aug Regular Meetings NOTICE OF CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING Week Prior - Post notice on bulletin board - MOVE TO DOOR NIGHT OF
Aug Special Meeting designate another day for paying bills
Fall 2026 Staff Sales Tax Levy Renewal (Transp Benefit District) expires 12-31-27 Karlinsey
Fall 2026 Workshop Safer Routes to Schools - Nelson Rd Project (ref Oct 7 2025 mtg)
Dec 22 NOTICE OF CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING Week Prior - Post notice on bulletin board - MOVE TO DOOR NIGHT OF
Future Items not assigend a meeting date
5:30 start Study Session **Stormwater Rate Structure Presentation Baltzell
Presentation Irrigation for Private Wells (purple pipe)9-18-24 related to new subdivisions and conflict with wellhead protection
Presentation Yonezawa-SR-17 Roundabout Construction Funding - Design Engineer Levi Bisnett
Public Hearing Eastlake Dr Vacate Ordinance xxxx Motion V Ramsey
Consent Amend STBG Grant for Yonezawa Round-a-bout <motion>Baltzell LR-LB
Consent Accept Lakemont Planned Development Deeds <motion>V Ramsey
Consent Accept LKQ Improvements <motion>Baltzell
Consent MOU Port of Moses Lake Bridge Project <motion>Karlinsey
Consent MOU Port of Moses Lake Canal Project <motion>Karlinsey
Consent Public Works Contract Project Acceptance Authority Res or Ord xxxx <motion>Karlinsey
Consent Simplot Rope Rescue Contract <motion>Perillo
Old Bus Airport Commission Duties Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell
Old Bus Multi Modal Trails Team and Plan Exhibit D (ref Res 3997 12-10-24)
Old Bus Private Property Burn Regulations Ordinance xxxx Motion Perillo
Old Bus **Stormwater Rate Structure Ordinance xxxx Motion Baltzell
Old Bus WSDOT Administrative Settlement Policy Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell
New Bus/Old Bus Airport Operations Manual Update 1st Pres/MotionBaltzell
New Bus/Old Bus Building Permit Recovery Fund Ordinance 1st Pres/MotionMiller
New Bus/Old Bus Employee Handbook Update 1st Pres/MotionSpringer (recur)
New Bus 2025 Community Street and Utility Standards Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell (recur)
New Bus Accept Fire Station Land Donation Motion Perillo
New Bus ADA Downtown Parking Access Assessment (CA10)Motion Bisnett/Holm
New Bus Future Land Use Map Update (fr Study Session 6/11/24)Motion V Ramsey (after Plan Comm)
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Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Apr 28 due dates: PW 4/12, Atty 4/14, Director 4/17, City Mgr 4/20, Community Events Noon 4/28 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for May 12 are due Apr 22 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Apr 21 to Jun 16
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4/10/2026
New Bus Grant County Council of Governments Motion Karlinsey
New Bus New Cingular Lease Amendment Motion Baltzell
New Bus Shopping Cart Collection Volunteer Group Discussion Miller
New Bus Write-off Uncollectible Accounts Authorization Ord or Res Motion Prentice
New Bus ML School District Playfield Watering Exemption Ordinance xxxx Motion Baltzell
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