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CC Min 2025 03 11MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL March 11, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The regular 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 with audio remote access. Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Skaug, Fancher, and Martinez. Council Member Myers was in attendance remotely. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Skaug led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Council Member Martinez requested Consent Agenda item (m) Congressional Directed Funding Request be moved to a discussion item. Action taken: Council Member Lombardi moved to approve the Agenda as amended, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION Moses Lake Municipal Airport (MLMA) – MLMA Commission Vice Chair Jeremy Davis, Moses Lake, wanted to make the Council aware of a proposed development in the Airport Overlay Zone. (see additional note under Old Business (3) AMJ Annexation Request). Mr. Davis invited Council and staff to volunteer on March 29th beginning at 8:00 a.m. to help clean up the airport. Youth Baseball Concession Fee – Justin Morigeau, Moses Lake, requested consideration to waive concession fees on their banner sponsorship revenue. Staff will review the Code and Agreements to ensure sponsorships are not considered to be concession revenue. Council suggested that he apply for Lodging Tax Funding to help support the local All-Star Tournaments. SUMMARY REPORTS FUTURE BUSINESS ITEM Water Issues (chronologically occurred during Council Communications) Council Member Martinez would like to have a presentation from State Representative Tom Dent this spring regarding Water Issues. Council concurred as well as inviting the other two Representatives, Judy Warnick and Alex Ybarra. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Prior Year 4th Quarter Financial Report Finance Director Madeline Prentice provided an analysis of revenues and expenditures from 2020 to end of year 2024. Overall, results for the year’s revenue was 103.6% of budget estimate and expenses under by 15.3% due to position vacancies and timing of capital expenditures. The packet included reports on Document Ref: OZLEJ-I9BXK-GJJ3Y-WX5PQ Page 1 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 11, 2025 pg. 2 overview by fund type, revenue, and expense categories; analysist of general and other fund revenue and expenditures; conclusion, and fund detail exhibit. Water Conservation Enforcement Staff requested direction from Council to begin issuing citations for residents that have received multiple warnings and extra education for water conservation restrictions over the last two years. Council asked staff to provide data such as types and frequencies of violations and samples of education materials issued after initial information when setting up new accounts. Moses Lake Special Olympics Recognition The Moses Lake Scorpion Cheer Team was formed in 2020 by Coach Kerry Aronsohn. They have taken home gold medals every year they have competed at the State Winter Games. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Doug Coutts recognized this years’ members: Rosemary, Evelyn, Abbie, Veronica, Karissa, Kyleigh, Astyn, Amarissa, Jazmine, Ashlynn, Bianca, Rachel, Lena, and Alice that was followed by standing ovation and photo opp. with Council. PUBLIC HEARING #1 Ordinance 3067 Emergency Interim Land Use Regulations On February 11, 2025, the City Council declared an emergency and adopted Ordinance 3067 to establish several interim land use regulations. A proposed work plan was included in the packet for final regulations to be adopted July 8. Mayor Swartz opened the hearing at 7:24 p.m. There were no verbal or written comments, and the hearing was closed. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Work Plan as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. CONSENT AGENDA #2 a. City Council Meeting Minutes Dated February 11 and 25, 2025 b. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 169051 - 169174 - $699,180.14 Payroll Checks: 02-28-2025 PR, 66619 - 66624 - $42,569.61 Electronic Payments: 02-28-2025 Direct Deposit - $667,081.61 c. Award Crack Seal Project d. Microsoft Annual License Agreement e. Extra Territorial 2715 NE Westshore Dr f. Extra Territorial 3388 NE Westshore Dr g. 2025 Biosolids Project Award h. Approve 2025 Rates for Marten Law i. Water System Plan Contract Amendment No. 2 j. Firouzi Developer Extension Agreement k. Placer AI Agreement l. National Highway System Grant m.moved to discussion n. Accept 2024 Multimodal Activity Trails Update Document Ref: OZLEJ-I9BXK-GJJ3Y-WX5PQ Page 2 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 11, 2025 pg. 3 Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus item (m), second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. CONSENT ITEM (M) Congressional Directed Funding Request Council concurred with Council Member Martinez’s recommendation to postpone the vote on an amended work plan for federal lobbyist consultant David Marten until a verbal report on services to date could take place, as well as Request for Proposals processed prior to further extending his contract for services. OLD BUSINESS #3 AMJ Intent to Annex Revision (L & Wheeler Rd) The applicant requests additional zoning be stated from the original motion made on January 14 related to zoning. Council inquired about applicant awareness of the airport overlay zone. City Attorney Katherine Kenison stated that a Development Agreement could be prepared to address in conjunction with final acceptance of annexation. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt AMJ Annexation Revision which will designate the southern 59 acres as R1-Residential zone and the northern 19 acres to remain in the C2-General Commercial zone, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 7 – 0. #4 Remove Watering Exemption for Larson Playfield Ordinance 3068 The Larson property will be removed from the City’s potable water system for irrigation purposes which removes the exemption from tourism parks using potable water. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to adopt the removal of watering exemption for Larson Playfield Ordinance 3068 as presented, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 7 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #5 Big Bend Community College Water and Sewer Lines Agreement The agreement will temporarily allow the College’s contractor to do work over existing water and sewer line easements until abandonment and transfer of ownership takes place. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to authorize execution of the agreement with Big Bend Community College that specifies the College will assume responsibility for any damage to the water and sewer line system caused by construction activities related to the College and its contractors as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. #6 WSDOT Administrative Settlement Policy The City of Moses Lake is required to follow state and federal guidelines relating to the acquisition of, or interest in, real property needed for Right of Way on federally funded projects. Staff completed training and prepared the required policy document. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to authorize execution of the WSDOT Document Ref: OZLEJ-I9BXK-GJJ3Y-WX5PQ Page 3 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 11, 2025 pg. 4 Administrative Settlement Policy as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 7 – 0. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Moses Lake Chambers Business Expo Acting City Manager Madeline Prentice provided an update on the City’s participation in the Expo, three staff attended the fair providing brochures and information about the City. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) Updates PRCS Director Doug Coutts invited everyone to attend the Museum’s Gallery Opening titled “A Road Less Traveled”, artwork by Patricia Jensen on Friday, March 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. The Museum and the Larson Recreation Center will display two lanterns in their windows throughout April, accompanied by the poster Doug shared to launch the Semi Quincentennial Celebration for our country's 250th anniversary. These lanterns represent the nights of April 18 and 19, 1775, when Paul Revere and William Dawes rode to warn every one of the impending British invasions. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Martinez reminded everyone that the Downtown Moses Lake Association is set to host the Brews and Tunes event on Saturday, March 15. Additionally, the annual Lakeshore cleanup, sponsored by the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District, will take place on Saturday, March 22, starting at 8:00 a.m. and continuing until noon. Council Member Lombardi praised the staff for their assistance with projects at the Municipal Airport, where they successfully completed the work at a cost that was 50% lower than the bids received. There is also a need for crack sealing work on the runway, and the staff will present quotes to the council. Additionally, the Port of Moses Lake has been gifted with a three-mile railroad system, with the completion of the track expected by 2026. Mayor Swartz expressed his satisfaction with the financial reports that were presented and noted that water rights were a top priority for him. ADJOURNMENT Document Ref: OZLEJ-I9BXK-GJJ3Y-WX5PQ Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – March 11, 2025 pg. 5 The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk Document Ref: OZLEJ-I9BXK-GJJ3Y-WX5PQ Page 5 of 5 REF. 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