3605RESOLUTION NO.3605
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON,AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO.3597 CREATING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS,LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND GENERAL
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
RECITALS:
1.TheMoses LakeCity Council desires that all Council meetings beopen and responsivetothe public.
2. Such meetings should be carried out with efficiency and uniformity in the mannerof Council,staff,
and public interactive participation.
3. Written rules of procedure best assure an atmosphere conducive to said efficiency and uniformity,
and that no member of the Council or publicneed be embarrassed or uncomfortable inthe exercise
of his/her right of free expression.
4. The Park and Recreation Commission generally shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City
Council,City Manager,and Parkand Recreation Director concerning formulation ofpolicy andplans
for development,management,and operation of the Cityparks and recreation program.
In addition to the general duties specified in subsection A of this section, the Park and Recration
Commission shall advise and assistthe CityCouncil,CityManger, and Parks and Recreation Director
in specific areas including but not limited to,the following:
1.Review of parks and recreation budgets
2.Promoting park and recreation programs to the community
3.Setting standards for park maintenance
4.Setting goals for short-term and long-term future of the City park system
5.Serving as citizens'input concerning parks and recreation,generally
6.Monitoring and evaluating the park system.
5.The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee,consisting of five (5)members,shall be appointed by the City
Council.One (1)member shall be an elected official of the City who shall serve as chair,two (2)
members shall be representatives of businesses required to collect the lodging tax,and two (2)
members shall be persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received from
the lodging tax.
6. Article 9 Order of Business for Formal Council Meetings shall be amended by moving Council
Member Reports (summary of meetings attended as an appointed representative and on behalf of
the Council)to Council Communications.
RESOLVED:
1.This resolution hereby adopts the amended Council Governance Coordination Manual.
Adopted by the City Council on April 26,2016.
W.Robert