CC Min 2024 05 14MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 14, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Mayor
Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center with audio remote access. Special notice for
remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher,
Martinez, and Myers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Skaug led the Flag Salute.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by
Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0.
PRESENTATION
Police Promotions and Medals of Honor
Police Chief Dave Sands introduced Officers Jeff Sursely, Darrik Gregg, Rudy Valdez, Curt
Ledeboer, and Jose Ramirez. He administered their promotional oaths of office with support
provided by the presence of each family. Officers Edgar Salazar, Curt Ledeboer, Omar Ramirez,
and Kyle McCain were recognized for receiving the Washington State Law Enforcement Medal
of Honor at a ceremony in Olympia on May 3 for their heroic actions to arrest an active shooter
at the Gorge Campground last June.
Police Appreciation Week Proclamation
A proclamation was read for Police Officer Week of May 12 to 18, thanking Officers for their
service and sacrifice.
Police Recognition of Citizen
Resident Branli Arroyo was presented with a Citizen Service Award for going above and beyond
his civic duty to assist Officer Curt Ledeboer on March 21 to apprehend a fleeing suspect.
American Public Works Week Proclamation
A proclamation was read acknowledging the 64th annual National Public Works Week of May 19
to 25, paying tribute to public works and engineer professionals.
Community Development Staff Introductions
Interim Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey introduced Long Range Planner Jim
Bagley who joined the City on May 6 and Code Enforcement Officer Gregorio Nevarez who
joined the City in March.
Armed Services Recognition
Moses Lake area High School recruits were issued a certificate of appreciation, City pin, and a
banner with their armor of military service from the city. This year’s recruits for the US Marine
Corp: Tanner Noyes, Richardo Valdivia, Santiago Castillo, Brandon Nelson, Jon Beard, Yetanara
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Garcia, Gavin Sarvis, Matthew Correa, and Angel Sanchez-Maciel. Not in attendance: US Marine
Corp recruit Jonah Robertson and Army recruit Austin Schmick.
Grant County Animal Outreach (GCAO) Facility
GCAO President Sara Thompson Tweedy provided a conceptual drawing of a new facility. The
Grant County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) agreed to give the GCAO property adjacent to
the Count Fairgrounds for the new shelter. The BOCC and City of Moses Lake Council are
considering commitments of up to $1 million each for the new shelter. Staff recommends
allocating $1 million in ARPA funds for design and construction. GCAO has also applied to the
Paul Lauzier Foundation for new kennels, those awards will be announced in June.
Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for the new shelter using ARPA funds with a caveat for the City to have use of new
facilities for 20-years, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0.
CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION
Miscellaneous – Owen Miller, Moses Lake, requested a speed control emphasis for the holiday
traffic around the Love’s Travel Stop. He also inquired about the status of the Nolan Short Plat,
Well 20 flow capacity, Well 34 treatment solutions, and pending water rights acquisitions.
Miscellaneous – Elisia Dalluge, Moses Lake, commented on police emphasis, GCAO and BOCC
land swap, police proclamation, First Responder Week, potable water PFAS results from wells
located on the former Larson Airforce Base, Police Officer recognitions, and Department of
Commerce housing.
SUMMARY REPORTS
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Cape at Interlake
Council Member Lombardi requested staff docket a discussion of the Cape at Interlake
project for the next regular meeting.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1st Quarter Financial Report
Finance Director Madeline Prentice provided an analysis of actual revenues and expenses
from 2020 to 2024 year to date March. Citywide expenses ended the first quarter under
budget by 3.8% due to underspending in most funds and incomplete capital projects. City
staff continue with patience on photo citation implementation issues between the Redflex
vendor and Administrative Office of the Courts.
AWC Annual Conference
The AWC Annual Conference is June 18 to 21 in Vancouver. Registration is open and
Council can contact staff to get registered.
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CONSENT AGENDA
#1 a. City Council Meeting Minutes Dated April 23, 2024
b. Electronic Transfer: #358 - 374 - $2,966,132.39
Checks: 165166 - 165427 - $1,027,787.11
Payroll Checks: 04-26-2024 PR, #66105 - 66115 - $4,964.53
Electronic Payments: 04-26-2024 Direct Deposit: - $643,616.57
c. Accept Biosolids Land Application Project (GC2023-164)
d. Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No. 26, Group 14 Technologies, Inc.
e. Accept Well CO2 Injection and Rehabilitation Project (GC2023-168)
f. Port of Moses Lake Watermain Relocation Easements
g. GC2021-054 Watermain Relocation Easements
h. Museum Petty Cash Increase Resolution 3980
i. Larson Playfield Irrigation Conversion (GC2023-180)
Action taken: Council Member Skaug moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 7 – 0.
NEW BUSINESS
#2 2024 Budget Amendment Ordinance 3047
The amendment increases the 2024 budget expenditures by $3,697,772.12 and revenue
for $2,287,194.68 across several funds to incorporate corrections, carry forward projects,
and new projects.
Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance 3047 as presented, second
by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0.
#3 Tax Increment Financing – Desert Pointe Ordinance 3048
The Council has been given several presentations regarding the creation of Desert Point
Tax Increment Area on 96 acres east of Hwy 17 and Yonezawa Blvd. The consultant
sent the proposal to the state for approval and conducted the required public and agency
briefings. Council would be required to take separate action to obligate bonded funds for
this project.
Action taken: Council Member Myers moved to adopt Ordinance 3048 as presented, second by
Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 6 – 1. Council Member Lombardi opposed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Finance Department
Finance Director Madeline Prentice shared stats from Lakeside’s Spring Clean Up Event,
provided an update on billing under the excess water usage fee, and advised that the
citywide 2023 Annual Report is online on the City Manager’s page.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS)
PRCS Director Doug Coutts discussed xeriscape projects, Memorial Day and Springfest
Events, skate park closure for the weekend, pool to open, and that the FlowRider is still
under repair.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Council Member Martinez stated that the Othello pool is closed, their swim team is working on
use of our pool, unknown status of school resource officers, and Finance Committee received a
report on the new ERP software.
Council Member Skaug would like to see citizen safety around businesses addressed.
Council Member Lombardi has received feedback from municipal airport tenants on the ‘through
the fence’ draft agreement and that some are ok with the existing lease. Department of Defense
and Federal Emergency Management Association have requested the Port of Moses Lake
conduct a fuel farm study.
Mayor Swartz thanked all who attended the Kiwanis Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast last Tuesday and
the Kiwanis for their service to the community. Council commended the Mayor for his
invocation at the breakfast.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST____________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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