Moses Lake public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to discuss a development code review. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing review of the development code.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2023 meeting
• Development Code Review discussion

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates on museum, recreation, and parks operations. The Director will present information regarding a walkable parks policy, grant updates, and shade structure ideas.

• Walkable Parks Policy report to Council in January
• Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant information
• Maintenance Grant update
• Compass Shade Structure ideas
• Park Design Open Houses update

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will vote on adopting two ordinances: one to amend water, sewer, and stormwater rates (Ordinance 3042) and another to create a Transportation Benefit District sales tax (Ordinance 3041). They will also approve a consent agenda including a $1,854,875.16 claims payment and a new interlocal agreement for the regional tactical response team. The meeting includes routine reports and appointments.

• Ordinance 3042: Amend MLMC 13.12 water, sewer, and stormwater rates
• Ordinance 3041: Transportation Benefit District sales tax
• Claims and payroll payment totaling $1,854,875.16
• Regional Tactical Response Team interlocal agreement
• Reappointments to Lodging Tax, Parks, Planning, and Grant Transit boards

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 budget, insurance options, meeting dates, and elect commission positions for 2024. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, visitor comments, approval of November minutes, and the December inspection report.

• 2024 budget discussion
• 2024 insurance review
• Election of 2024 commission positions
• Setting 2024 meeting dates

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting for a water study session. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023.

• Water study session discussion

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on a Tax Increment Financing proposal, then a regular meeting to consider approving a Tax Increment Financing District analysis and adopting Ordinance 3040, a 2023 budget amendment. The council will also discuss the 2024 legislative agenda, Transportation Benefit District funding, and public comment policy. Consent items include routine approvals like minutes, claims, and leases.

• Tax Increment Financing District analysis presented by Assistant City Manager Rich Huebner
• 2023 Budget Amendment Ordinance 3040 presented by Finance Director Madeline Prentice
• 2024 Moses Lake Legislative Agenda discussion
• Transportation Benefit District Funding discussion
• Consent agenda includes Municipal Airport Land Lease and North Central Regional Library Lease

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a shoreline substantial development permit and variance request from Chelsey Fekkes for a dock at 327 W Northshore Dr. The request seeks to allow a dock 8 feet wide (instead of the standard 6 feet) and 35 feet long (instead of the standard 25 feet) to accommodate a wheelchair and reach navigable water depth. The commission will also continue its review of the Development Code.

• Public hearing for Fekkes Shoreline Variance: ADA-accessible dock, 8 ft wide x 35 ft long, at 327 W Northshore Dr, parcel #100402000
• Variance to dock width standard from 6 ft to 8 ft for wheelchair access
• Variance to dock length standard from 25 ft to 35 ft due to lake depth (31 inches at 25 ft, 35 inches at 35 ft)
• Development Code Review (continued from previous meetings)
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2023 meeting

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates from the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee, along with reports from the museum, recreation, and parks superintendents. The Director's Report includes a $100,000 maintenance grant. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Director's Report: $100k Maintenance Grant
• Parks Update: Chess Board
• Museum Update by Dollie Boyd
• Recreation Update by Carrie Hoiness
• Committee reports: Creative District, Arts Committee, Code Development/Design Standards

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the 2024 budget ordinance and the 2024 fee schedule. The agenda also includes several proclamations, a city manager's report on new employees and the 2024 legislative agenda, and a consent agenda with routine items such as claims, interlocal agreements, and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing and consideration of 2024 Budget Ordinance 3038
• Consideration of 2024 Fee Schedule Resolution 3966
• Fire Impact Fee Appeal Update Ordinance 3039
• Municipal Airport Surplus Property Resolution 3968
• SR-17 and Yonezawa Round-a-bout Design Consultant

Civil Service Commission

The Moses Lake Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and approve prior minutes, then hear updates from the Fire and Police Departments. Fire Chief Bastian will discuss the captain eligibility list, new firefighter candidate lists, and lateral recruitment requirements. Police Chief Sands will cover recent and upcoming entry-level recruitments and promotional issues.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Fire Department: existing captain eligibility list and additions
• Fire Department: review of new Public Safety Testing (PST) firefighter candidate list
• Fire Department: lateral firefighter recruitment and retention requirements
• Police Department: recent entry-level police officer recruitment, upcoming recruitments, and promotional issues

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Moses Lake City Council, convened solely for a water study session. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the council will discuss water-related matters. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2023.

• Water study session
• Special meeting held at Moses Lake Operations Building, 11789 Road 4 NE

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including roll call, visitor comments, approval of the October 5th minutes, and the November inspection report. Under old business, they will discuss a volunteer handbook and agreement, an airport appraisal, and the operations building use rate. The agenda is largely procedural with these three discussion items.

• Volunteer handbook and agreement
• Airport appraisal
• Operations (OPS) building use rate

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024 property tax levy and the 2024 preliminary budget. The council is also set to vote on several items including fire impact fees, an interim agreement for sleep center operations, a park sport court grant, ice arena fees, and a volunteer handbook.

• Property Tax Levy Resolution 3957: proposes a 2024 levy of $9,372,176, including $375,000 in banked capacity
• 2024 Budget Ordinance first presentation: total proposed budget ~$105.4 million, General Fund ~$40.2 million
• Fire Impact Fee Ordinance 3037 and Resolution 3956
• Interim Agreement for Sleep Center Operations
• Ice Arena 2023-2024 Season Fee Schedule Amendment Resolution 3963

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2024 budget. The agenda consists solely of a budget workshop, with no other business items listed. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2023.

• 2024 Budget Workshop

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to consider and award lodging tax funding to a recipient. The agenda is minimal, with the funding award as the only substantive item, alongside standard procedural steps.

• LTAC Recipient Funding Award

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a mapping exercise for new zoning districts and to review amendments to Divisions II and III of the Uniform Development Code. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Mapping exercise for new zoning districts
• Review of amendments to Division II and Division III Uniform Development Code

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold presentations from 23 organizations seeking funding for local events and tourism projects. The committee will review these requests to determine how to distribute lodging tax revenue.

• Columbia Basin Allied Arts: Sip & Stroll ($5,000)
• Columbia Basin Allied Arts: UMANI Festival
• Columbia Basin Allied Arts: Premiere Season
• Central Basin Community Concert Series presentation
• Columbia Basin Rodeo Association presentation

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and review several parks and recreation items, including a walkable parks policy recommendation, the Longview/Sun Terrace Park Master Plan RFQ status, a proposal for sport courts at Dano Park, a playground acceptance recommendation, and a xeriscape pilot project report. The board will also receive updates on the Surf 'n Slide season, the museum, and a maintenance grant application.

• Review recommendation on Walkable Parks Policy
• Status update on Longview/Sun Terrace Park Master Plan RFQ
• Status update on Rave Sports Dano Park Proposal for Sport Court Installations
• Playground Acceptance Recommendation for Cascade/Lakeview Playgrounds
• Report on Planter Strip Xeriscape Pilot Project

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating part of Windrose Drive right-of-way for the Polo Ridge 4 development, then consider adopting a fire impact fee ordinance and resolution, approving BMX track improvements, and entering a homeless services interlocal agreement with Grant County. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, claims and payroll totaling $1,209,129.99, a snowplow contract, and a police labor agreement.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 3036 to vacate a portion of Windrose Drive right-of-way for Polo Ridge 4 development
• Fire Impact Fee Ordinance 3037 and Resolution 3956
• Proposed BMX Track Improvements
• Grant County EHG Homeless Interlocal Agreement
• Claims and payroll totaling $1,209,129.99

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business, including volunteer requirements, a commissioner's resignation, and the potential surplus of the airport and donation to Port District 10. They will also review the operations building use rate, policy document updates, and insurance quotes. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and inspection report.

• Discussion on surplussing the airport and donation to Port of Moses Lake
• Darrin Jackson's resignation
• OPS building use rate
• Insurance quotes
• Volunteer requirements

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad (NCBR) Project. The project involves building two new rail segments and refurbishing an existing one, totaling about 11.5 miles, with new track and a bridge over Crab Creek. The commission will decide whether to approve the permits for construction within shoreline jurisdiction.

• Continued public hearing for NCBR shoreline permits
• Construction of two new rail segments and refurbishment of a third
• New bridge over Crab Creek and about 4.6 miles of new track
• Project spans city of Moses Lake and unincorporated Grant County
• Affects wetlands and waterbodies along Segment 1

Civil Service Commission

The Moses Lake Civil Service Commission is meeting to review a draft of the Civil Service Rules. The agenda includes only this review item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Review of draft Civil Service Rules

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting with two items: an executive session to evaluate qualifications for public employment, and a motion to authorize city manager contract negotiations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a previously scheduled open house cancelled.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate qualifications for public employment
• Motion to authorize city manager contract negotiation at 12:15 p.m.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad (NCBR) Project, which includes a new bridge over Crab Creek and about 4.6 miles of new track. The commission will also review the Covered Parking Ordinance and discuss updates to Division II of the Uniform Development Code.

• Public hearing on NCBR shoreline permits for 11.5-mile rail project, including new Crab Creek bridge and 4.6 miles of new track
• Covered Parking Ordinance review and workshop
• Division II Uniform Development Code updates
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is meeting to consider several routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, claims, and various resolutions, as well as two new business items: the Museum Lighting and Solar Panel Projects and design services for Longview Park/Sun Terrace Park. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Moses Lake Community Coalition and proclamations.

• Museum Lighting and Solar Panel Projects - review and possible approval
• Longview Park/Sun Terrace Park Design Services - review and possible approval
• Photo Enforcement RCW Reference Ordinance 3035
• Set October 24 for Public Hearing on Property Tax/Budget
• Surplus Properties Alder & Virginia Resolution 3952

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is meeting for a study session that includes an executive session to review qualifications of a public employment applicant and a 2024 budget workshop. The budget workshop will review the proposed budget for the coming year. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to review applicant qualifications
• 2024 Budget Workshop with link to Budget Book
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet to discuss old and new business, including the use of the operations building, a financial report, tie-down inspection and fee collection, and a policy for assigned and authorized work. They will also receive staff updates on a CARB loan application, varmint control, a spraying license, and insurance for an open house.

• Discussion of OPS building use
• Financial report
• Tie-down inspection report and fee collection
• RCW 51.12.035 regarding volunteers
• Policy for assigned and authorized work

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Moses Lake City Council. The only agenda item is a roundtable discussion with Grant County Fire Protection District 5 commissioners and Wenatchee Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Kelly Lindemann. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Roundtable with Grant County Fire Protection District 5 commissioners
• Roundtable with Wenatchee Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Kelly Lindemann

City Council Meetings

This is a notice of quorum for an organized tour of the Grant County Animal Outreach shelter facility. No formal decisions or discussions are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational.

• Tour of Grant County Animal Outreach shelter at 6725 Randolph Rd NE

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hear a citizen report on vacation rental dwellings, review the vacation rental application process, and continue its review of Division III of the new Uniform Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a training video from the Department of Commerce.

• Citizen's report on vacation rental dwellings
• Continued Division III Development Code review
• Approval of minutes from August 31 and corrected minutes from August 10
• Department of Commerce training video

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several park and recreation projects. Key items include a recommendation for the Longview/Sun Terrace Park Master Plan RFQ, a presentation from the BMX Association for track improvements, and a proposal from Rave Sports for sport court installations at Dano Park. The board will also hear updates on the museum, recreation, parks, and a maintenance grant application.

• Longview/Sun Terrace Park Master Plan RFQ recommendation
• BMX Association proposal for BMX track improvements
• Rave Sports Dano Park proposal for sport court installations
• Maintenance Grant Application update
• Little Library Proposal presentation

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on fire impact fees, then a regular meeting covering the 2nd quarter financial report, several proclamations, and routine consent agenda items. The council will also consider a design consultant for the SR-17 and Yonezawa roundabout.

• Study session on fire impact fees presented by Fire Chief Brett Bastian
• 2nd Quarter Financial Report: revenues at 46.2% of budget, expenses at 37.9%
• SR-17 and Yonezawa roundabout design consultant approval
• Public hearing set for Windrose Dr. right-of-way vacation (Resolution 3949)
• Well 29 PFAS treatment pilot project (GC2023-154)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will meet to discuss recommendations for the 2024 funding application timeline, review the LTAC guidelines, and examine historical funding. The committee advises the City Council on allocating hotel/motel tax revenue for tourism promotion.

• Review of 2024 LTAC application timeline
• Review of LTAC guidelines
• Review of historical funding allocations

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee established a permanent annual deadline for funding applications. The committee also scheduled dates for applicant presentations and the allocation meeting.

• Set annual application deadline to the first Friday in October (4-0)
• Set 2024 application deadline for October 6 by 5:00 p.m.
• Scheduled applicant presentations for October 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
• Scheduled allocation meeting for October 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to evaluate qualifications for the city manager position and authorize contract negotiations. The open house and interviews with candidates have been rescheduled to later in September.

• Executive session to evaluate qualifications for public employment (RCW 42.30.110(g))
• Motion to authorize city manager contract negotiations
• Open house and candidate interviews rescheduled

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the August 10 meeting, watch a Department of Commerce training video, and review the Div III Development Code. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or decisions on specific projects listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 10 meeting
• Department of Commerce short course video
• Div III Development Code review

The commission reviewed the land use matrix and allowable uses for residential zones within Division III of the new Uniform Development Code. Discussion focused specifically on the R-3 Multifamily Residential Zone. No formal votes were taken on the code updates.

• Excused absence of Commissioner Adam Weber (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of August 10th minutes to September 14th meeting for clerical correction

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on Grant County trends, then a regular meeting to consider adopting a graffiti regulations ordinance and a 2023 budget amendment. They will also hear updates on the financial system replacement project and a park donation, and approve routine consent agenda items including claims and payroll.

• Graffiti Regulations Ordinance 3032 - review and consider adoption
• 2023 Budget Amendment Ordinance 3033 - review and consider adoption
• Financial system (ERP) replacement update - staff requests approval to notify top vendor and begin reference checks
• Carl T. Ahlers Park Project Donation - report
• Claims and payroll totaling $2,952,911.23 for approval

The City Council adopted a budget amendment increasing 2023 expenditures by $2,728,873. Council also passed ordinances to regulate graffiti and lower delinquent parking citation fees. A consent agenda including various project acceptances and a marina covenant was approved.

• Adopted 2023 Budget Amendment Ordinance 3033 (6-0)
• Adopted Graffiti Regulations Ordinance 3032 (6-0)
• Adopted Parking Citation Delinquent Fee Ordinance 3034 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Oasis Major Plat Improvements and Marina Drive Covenant (6-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Council Member Skaug (6-0)

City Council Meetings

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular business meeting. Council members may attend the Grant County Fair Opening Ceremonies at the fairgrounds, but no city business will be conducted.

• Potential quorum at Grant County Fair Opening Ceremonies
• Location: Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake
• No city business to be conducted

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will meet to continue its review of Division II of the Unified Development Code, which sets procedures for land use permits, hearings, and appeals. The agenda also includes a training video on implementing the city's plan and approval of minutes from prior meetings. The meeting is a working session focused on code review, not a public hearing on a specific project.

• Continued review of Division II Permit Review Code Chapter
• Department of Commerce Short Course Video on implementing the plan
• Approval of minutes from June 8 and July 13 meetings

The commission approved the minutes from the June 8th and July 13th meetings. Members reviewed the second half of Div II of the Development Code and viewed a Department of Commerce video on comprehensive plan implementation.

• Approved minutes from June 8th and July 13th meetings (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will convene to approve prior minutes, receive committee reports, and hear updates from museum, recreation, and parks superintendents. The director will report on a $100,000 maintenance grant. The board will also receive a monthly update on plat reviews and fees in lieu of land dedication.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Committee reports: Creative District, Arts Committee, Code Development/Design Standards
• Plat reviews/dedication or fee in lieu of land monthly update
• Director's report on $100K maintenance grant
• Updates from Museum, Recreation, and Parks superintendents

The board approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates regarding museum grants, water park attendance, and maintenance reports.

• Approved minutes dated July 12, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review and consider approval of two McKinstry energy efficiency projects: a $593,250 Civic Center landscaping project focused on water conservation and a $289,065 museum lighting efficiency project. The council will also consider revising the ARPA spending plan and adopting an ordinance retitling Municipal Services to Public Works. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including a Groundworks lease extension and a final planned development for Maple Landing.

• Civic Center Landscaping Project: $593,250, with $500,000 budgeted, funded by savings from museum lighting
• Museum Lighting Efficiency Project: $289,065, under $400,000 budget
• Revision of ARPA Spending Plan
• Ordinance 3031: Municipal Services retitled Public Works
• Groundworks Lease Extension (Sleep Center) and Maple Landing 1 Phase 2 Final Planned Development on consent agenda

The City Council approved a revision to the ARPA spending plan to allow flexibility for water remediation and mitigation projects. Council also adopted an ordinance retitling Municipal Services as Public Works. Several consent agenda items, including a lease extension and airport projects, were approved.

• Approved revision of ARPA Spending Plan for Water Remediation/Mitigation Projects (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 3031 retitling Municipal Services to Public Works (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a-c and e-f (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item d (Maple Landing 1 Phase 2 Final Planned Development) (6-0)
• Scheduled Fire Impact Fee Study Session for September 12 at 6 pm
• Requested alternative options for Museum and Art Center lighting and Civic Center xeriscaping

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit (PLN2023-0066) for a multi-dwelling residential unit (four-plex) at 1613 W Lee St. The property is zoned C-2 Commercial, where multi-family residential use requires a conditional use permit. The examiner may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the permit based on staff findings and public comment.

• Conditional use permit for a four-plex multi-family residential unit at 1613 W Lee St
• Property size: 10,000 square feet, parcel #111415000
• Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance issued July 25, 2023
• Agency comments received from Grant County PUD, WA Dept. of Ecology, and Colville Tribes
• Public hearing scheduled for August 8, 2023, 10:00 AM

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving July minutes, receiving the August inspection report, and hearing staff updates. Old business covers SCIP projects and OPS building use; new business includes the financial report and tie-down inspection report. Staff will update on a CARB loan application, varmint control, a spraying license, terminating the OPS building phone line, and additional insurance for an open house.

• SCIP projects update
• OPS building use discussion
• Financial report
• Tie-down inspection report
• CARB loan application schedule

The Commission approved a list of eight future projects for the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) to be presented to the City Council. Members also recommended that the RC Modelers be billed for use of the Ops building. June's financial report and the July 6 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved list of eight future SCIP projects for City Council acceptance (unanimous)
• Recommended RC Modelers be billed for Ops building use via lease billing (unanimous)
• Approved July 06, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a workshop to review the Development Code Update process and the Division II Permit Review Code Chapter, which outlines permit review procedures and decision types. The commission will also discuss the public participation plan for the code update. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of Division II Permit Review Code Chapter (15.02)
• Discussion of Development Code Update Process
• Update on Development Code Public Participation Plan
• Permit review types: Type I (Administrative), Type II (Administrative with Notice), Type III (Quasi-Judicial), Type IV (Legislative)
• Hearing Examiner role and appeal procedures outlined

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is meeting to consider several items, including accepting a $50,000 donation from Phillips 66 for fire equipment, reviewing the first quarter financial report, and approving a development code update public participation plan and the annual comprehensive plan amendment docket. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session for real estate and employment matters.

• Resolution 3945: Accept $50,000 donation from Phillips 66 for self-contained breathing apparatus
• 1st Quarter Financial Report: Sales tax 7.5% above budget, citywide expenses 6.3% under budget
• Development Code Update Public Participation Plan
• Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
• Consent agenda includes Wheeler Road sinkhole emergency repair and police lateral sponsorship bonus

The City Council approved 10 proposals for the Comprehensive Plan amendment docket, covering urban growth, land use, and transportation. Council also accepted a $50,000 donation for fire department equipment and approved several administrative items via a consent agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 3945 to accept $50,000 Phillips 66 donation for Fire Department SCBA (5-0)
• Added Comprehensive Plan Proposals 23-01, 23-02, and 23-03 to the docket (5-0)
• Added Comprehensive Plan Proposals 23-04 and 23-05 to the docket (5-0)
• Added Comprehensive Plan Proposal 23-06 to the docket (5-0)
• Added Comprehensive Plan Proposals 23-07 and 23-08 to the docket (5-0)
• Added Comprehensive Plan Proposals 23-09 and 23-10 to the docket (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Crouse St Easement Resolution 3946 and Wheeler Road Sinkhole Emergency Repair Resolution 3947 (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (PLN2023-0021) for a proposed new manufacturing facility by Twelve E-Jet Aviation Fuel. The facility would supplement existing Twelve facilities on a 14.22-acre site with three parcels and four existing buildings. The hearing is scheduled for July 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM via Zoom.

• Conditional use permit PLN2023-0021 for Twelve E-Jet Aviation Fuel manufacturing facility
• Site: approximately 14.22 acres, three parcels (091121630, 091121640, 091121641)
• Four existing buildings totaling about 131,190 SF for administration, maintenance, and processing

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will discuss interim regulations that remove the covered parking requirement in R-1 residential zones to allow garages to be used for day care, and will review a public participation plan for the development code rewrite. The commission will also consider a limited amendment exemption list for the Shoreline Master Program and receive a development project update.

• Review of Ordinance 3026 interim controls removing covered parking requirement in R-1 zones
• Review of Public Participation Plan for Development Code Rewrite
• SMP Limited Amendment Exemption List for single-family residence appurtenances
• Short course training video on comprehensive planning basics
• Next meeting assignment: Review of Development Code Division I

The Planning Commission recommended the annexation request for Maple Landing LLC, excluding residential lots on Space St. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of Maple Landing LLC property to Council, excluding Space St residential lots (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and recommendations. Key items include a recommendation to accept the Cascade and Lakeview Park Playground Equipment Project from 2022, along with updates on parks, recreation, museum, and the Maple Grove Park ribbon cutting.

• Acceptance recommendation for Cascade and Lakeview Park Playground Equipment Project – 2022
• Maple Grove Park Ribbon Cutting update
• Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee reports
• Plat reviews/dedication or fee in lieu of land monthly update
• Museum, recreation, and parks updates

The Board approved changes to subcommittee assignments for members Chuck Perry and Brad Harshman. A vote to release retainage for the Cascade and Lakeview Park playground equipment contract was tabled to verify spending. The meeting also included staff updates on the Creative District, museum visitation, and recreation programs.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Assigned Chuck Perry to 1% for the Arts subcommittee (unanimous)
• Assigned Brad Harshman to the Code Development Committee (unanimous)
• Tabled vote to release retainage for Cascade and Lakeview Park playground equipment contract

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review and consider approval of the Cordell/CAD Homes annexation request, presented by Community Development Director Kirsten Peterson. The meeting also includes a City Manager's report on the 2024 budget guidelines and calendar, with a budget workshop scheduled for September 23. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes, claims and payroll, and acceptance of the Westshore Biofilter Project.

• Cordell/CAD Homes Annexation Request
• 2024 Budget Guidelines Memo and Budget Calendar
• Accept Westshore Biofilter Project (GC2022-067)
• The Compass – Community Food Truck Park Bid Rejection
• Claims and Payroll

The City Council voted to commence annexation proceedings for 19 parcels of land. The council also approved a consent agenda including various payments and project acceptances.

• Approved annexation of 19 parcels (approx. 83.5 acres) at 10117 NE Maple Dr and 4000 block of NE Stratford Rd (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 27 minutes, checks totaling $608,026.75, payroll of $38,811.89, and electronic payments of $615,673.02 (6-0)
• Accepted Westshore Biofilter Project (GC2022-067) (6-0)
• Approved rejection of bid for The Compass – Community Food Truck Park (6-0)
• Reached consensus to modify plans for a Food Truck Court and revisit an electric vehicle charging station at Civic Center Park

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to discuss adding projects to the SCIP, reviewing budget-to-actual figures, and receiving updates on the appraiser, council, and fuel system grant agreement. Old business includes varmint and weed control and use of the OPS building. The meeting includes roll call, visitor comments, and approval of June minutes.

• Adding projects to the SCIP
• Budget to actual review
• Update on appraiser
• Fuel system grant agreement
• Varmint and weed control

The Commission approved the June 8, 2023, meeting minutes and voted to make the Financial Report a standing item under New Business. Members discussed adding projects to the Statewide Capital Improvement Plan (SCIP) and potential fuel system changes. No final decisions were made regarding the fuel system or the proposed fall open house.

• Approved June 08, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved making Financial Report a standing agenda item under New Business (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a shoreline permit review. The agenda includes a closed session under state law, indicating the discussion may involve confidential matters. No other substantive items are listed.

• Shoreline permit review discussion
• Closed session per RCW 42.30.110(l)(i) and RCW 42.30.140

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 27, 2023, with an executive session first. The main items are two ordinances: a water conservation code/fee update (Ordinance 3029, Resolution 3941) and a shoreline management program update (Ordinance 3030), both up for adoption. The council will also discuss airport lease insurance requirements, airport commission membership, and a development code update, plus a request for a noise exception for the Northshore Lift Station project.

• Water Conservation Code/Fee Update Ordinance 3029, Resolution 3941
• Shoreline Management Program Ordinance 3030
• Northshore Lift Station noise exception request (10 pm-7 am generator operation)
• Municipal Airport lease insurance requirements and commission membership
• Development Code Update discussion

The City Council approved updates to the water conservation code and the Shoreline Management Program. Council also modified rules for citizen comments and granted a temporary noise exception for a lift station project.

• Adopted Water Conservation Code/Fee Update Ordinance 3029 (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 3941 regarding water conservation (7-0)
• Adopted Shoreline Management Program Ordinance 3030 (7-0)
• Modified Citizen Comment Rules to require prior requests and limit total time to 30 minutes (7-0)
• Approved noise exception for Northshore Lift Station Project generator (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a-d, g, and h (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items e and f (6-0)
• Postponed airport lease insurance and commission membership items until appraisal is complete (7-0)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a workshop featuring a presentation by Ian Lockwood, a livable transportation engineer with Toole Design Group, on walkability and transportation. The presentation is held in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this informational item.

• Presentation by Ian Lockwood (Toole Design Group) on walkability and transportation
• Partnership with Washington State Department of Transportation
• Remote access available via Zoom and call-in
• Public comments accepted with 5-minute speaking limit

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and recommendations, including a proposal to accept Maple Grove Park and the appointment of a new board member. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from staff on parks, recreation, and the museum.

• Maple Grove Park Acceptance Recommendation
• Parks, Rec. & Cultural Services New Board Member
• Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee reports
• Plat Reviews/Dedication, or Fee in Lieu of Land monthly update
• Museum, Recreation, and Parks updates

The Advisory Board unanimously recommended the acceptance of Maple Grove Park, located at Grape Drive and Maple Drive. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 12, 2023.

• Recommended acceptance of Maple Grove Park (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance that would remove the requirement for covered parking in R-1 residential zones, a change aimed at allowing garages to be converted into habitable space such as day care. The council will also consider adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2024-2029, which is required for federal funding eligibility. Other items include a water conservation code update, a Shoreline Master Plan amendment, and a fee waiver request for the Red, White and Boom! event.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3026 to remove covered parking requirement in R-1 zones
• Resolution 3940 adopting the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Ordinance 3029 and Resolution 3941 for Water Conservation Code/Fee Update
• Shoreline Master Plan Amendment – First Reading
• Red, White and Boom! Fee Waiver Request

The Council adopted Resolution 3940 for the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program and approved a $200,000 Department of Ecology grant for aquifer study. Other actions included appointing a Parks Board member and authorizing a contract amendment for the Interim Municipal Services Director.

• Adopted Resolution 3940 for 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Authorized $200,000 Department of Ecology grant for Aquifer Storage and Recovery study (7-0)
• Approved Work Program to permanently remove covered parking requirements (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Brad Harshman to Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Board (7-0)
• Authorized revised NCW Opioid Abatement Council Interlocal Agreement (7-0)
• Authorized Perteet Inc contract amendment for Interim Municipal Services Director through year end (7-0)
• Authorized fee waivers for Red, White, and Boom! event (7-0)
• Concurred to issue 30-day notice to terminate PRR Inc. contract

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to discuss routine operational matters, including a pre-application report, weed control, modifications to hangar color applications, varmint control, and the Moses Lake Airshow Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). Staff will also report on financial procedures/SCIP, automobile insurance requirements, and lease follow-ups. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Modifications to hangar application for colors
• Weed control
• Varmint control
• Moses Lake Airshow TFR
• Financial procedures/SCIP

The Commission approved a hangar construction application and proposed several lease insurance changes to City Council. Members also voted to request that City Council expand the commission to seven seats and consider two specific candidates for appointment.

• Approved May 04, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to propose removing all automobile insurance requirements from leases to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved motion to petition City Council to drop building insurance requirements from leases (3-2)
• Approved JJ Daggoret with Two J’s Aviation, LLC application to build a hangar (unanimous)
• Approved adding green and red to existing hangar application colors (4-1)
• Approved request for City Council to expand commission to seven seats and consider Tim Prickett and Tom Dent for appointment (4-1)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Shoreline Substantial Development permit for Chad and Melanie Strevy to install an 80-foot retaining wall at 509 Astro Loop to protect their home from lake erosion. The commission will also review the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program and approve minutes from the May 16 meeting. The agenda includes a staff report recommending approval of the retaining wall, which is outside the shoreline buffer and in a single-family residential zone.

• Public hearing on Strevy Shoreline Substantial Development permit for 80-ft retaining wall at 509 Astro Loop
• Review of 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 16, 2023
• Retaining wall is 6 inches wide, 4.5 feet tall, to stabilize property from Moses Lake wave action
• Optional Determination of Non-Significance issued May 31, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for a retaining wall at 509 Astor Loop, though it determined the application was not necessary. The commission also reviewed the City's 6 Year Transportation Improvement Program.

• Approved May 25th, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for Strevy Retaining Wall at 509 Astor Loop (Unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 3025, which includes miscellaneous amendments to the municipal code covering building, subdivisions, zoning, and development review. The council will also review and consider adoption of ordinances on interim covered/enclosed parking (3026) and vehicle impound and parking regulations (3027), as well as approve additional police officers. The meeting includes a study session on code enforcement and a presentation from Grant Behavioral Health & Wellness.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3025: miscellaneous code amendments (grading permit threshold reduced from 5,000 to 500 cubic yards, mini-storage allowed in Heavy Industrial zone, etc.)
• Ordinance 3026: interim covered/enclosed parking regulations
• Ordinance 3027: vehicle impound and parking regulations
• Resolution 3938: police unmanned aircraft system program
• Additional police officers approval

The Council approved a contract for Interim City Manager Kevin Fuhr and adopted several ordinances regarding municipal code, parking, and vehicle impoundment. They also approved a consent agenda including police drone program resolutions and various financial transfers.

• Authorized contract for Interim City Manager Kevin Fuhr (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3025 for miscellaneous code amendments as amended (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3026 to temporarily remove covered parking requirements for daycare facilities (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3028 regarding vehicle impound and parking regulations as amended (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3027 regarding vehicle impound and parking regulations (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Police Unmanned Aircraft System Program Resolution 3938 (6-0)
• Approved agenda amendments (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting on May 19, 2023, with a single new business item under the City Manager. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific details about the topic to be discussed.

• Special meeting at Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam
• New Business item #1: City Manager
• Remote access available via Zoom

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Allison Williams and authorized a separation agreement. Police Chief Kevin Fuhr was appointed to serve as Interim City Manager effective immediately.

• Authorized Mayor to sign Separation Agreement with Allison Williams (6-0)
• Appointed Police Chief Kevin Fuhr as Interim City Manager (6-0)
• Excused Council Member Skaug (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a workshop meeting with an executive session on litigation and a public employee performance, followed by a presentation on water rights work from Aspect Consulting and a review of goals set in February 2022. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or ordinances scheduled.

• Executive session on litigation and public employee performance (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)(i))
• Water rights work overview by Aspect Consulting
• Review and update of 2022 council goals
• 2022 priorities include managing growth, crime reduction, lake health, and addressing aquifer issues

The council held a study session to receive a water rights update and review 2022 priorities. Members discussed potential 2024 funding and operational options. No substantive legislative actions were decided during the public portion of the meeting.

• Excused Council Member Skaug (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is meeting for a special session on May 11, 2023, at 5 p.m. The only agenda item is an executive session to review the performance of a public employee, as permitted under state law. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting will adjourn after the session.

• Executive session to review public employee performance (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

The City Council held a special meeting consisting entirely of an executive session. No public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its February 16, 2023 meeting and to conduct a development code review with consultant SCJ Alliance. The agenda also includes time for questions and comments from commissioners and staff, followed by adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 16, 2023
• Development Code Review with SCJ Alliance
• Commission questions and comments
• Staff questions, comments, and updates

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting. The commission received a status update on the Uniform Development Code and planned future workshops to facilitate adoption by the end of the year.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and reports, including the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Tree Ordinance. They will also receive updates on parks, recreation, and the museum, and discuss a board vacancy and possible appointment of a vice chair.

• Creative District update
• Arts Committee report
• Tree Ordinance discussion
• 1st Quarter LRC Operation Report
• Board Vice Chair discussion/appointment

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board appointed a new vice-chair and established committee assignments. The board also approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023, meeting.

• Appointed Jamie Nixon-Garcia as vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Perry and Valdez to Design Standards and Codes for Parks committee
• Assigned Nixon-Garcia and Johnson to Creative District committee
• Assigned White and Rios to 1% for the Arts Committee

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 3024, a development agreement with Mitchell Development II LLC for The Refuge at Mae Valley First Addition, a 106-lot residential subdivision. The council will also review and consider a recommendation for a temporary location for indigent RV parking, following public opposition to a proposed site near the dog park. Other items include water conservation code/fee updates, supplemental LTAC funding, and a fee schedule for the Larson Rec Center.

• Public hearing on The Refuge at Mae Valley Development Agreement (Ordinance 3024) for 106 residential lots on 30.27 acres
• Indigent RV parking location recommendation with $5,000 estimated cost for improvements
• Water Conservation Code/Fee Update Ordinance 3025 and Resolution 3938
• 2023 Supplemental LTAC Funding Recommendations
• Larson Rec Center 1st Quarter Report and Fee Schedule Resolution 3939

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 3940 to amend the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2024-2029. The plan outlines various road maintenance, intersection improvements, and trail projects. A copy of the amended program will be filed with the Director of Highways of the State of Washington.

• Adopted amended Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2024-2029
• Approved annual Gravel Road Paving Program ($500,000)
• Approved annual Citywide Pavement Preservation Program ($1,500,000)
• Approved annual ADA Ramp Reconstruction ($100,000)
• Included SR 17/Yonezawa Roundabout project ($4,000,000)
• Included Local Road Improvements around Exits 174 and 175 in Mae Valley ($25,000,000)
• Included Road F Corridor widening and improvements ($20,000,000)
• Included future Additional Lake Crossing motor vehicle bridge ($200,000,000)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss four new items: recommending additional auto insurance to the city council, building an airport web page, weed spraying, and adopting STOL (short takeoff and landing) rules. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Additional auto insurance recommendation to council
• Building airport web page
• Weed spraying
• STOL rule adoption

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the city council not require airport lessees to carry more than state-minimum auto insurance. They also approved weed spraying, allowed a non-standard hangar color, and discussed updates to the airport website and a STOL event policy.

• Recommended to City Council that airport lessees not be required to carry more than state-minimum auto insurance (unanimous)
• Approved request to spray for purple loco weed and broadleaf, with Mr. Jackson to identify spray locations (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Williams' request to use non-standard forest green with barn red doors for his hangar (unanimous)
• Excused Richard Waltman from the meeting due to being out of town (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2023 meeting and April 27, 2023 study session (unanimous, Mr. Jackson abstained on study session minutes)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting solely for an executive session to discuss complaints against a public officer or employee, employee performance, and litigation, as permitted by state law. No public action or decision is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(f), (g), and (i) for personnel and litigation matters

The Moses Lake City Council convened a special meeting and immediately entered a 60-minute executive session, later extended by another 60 minutes, to discuss complaints against a public officer/employee, employee performance review, and litigation. No votes or decisions were made in open session.

• Entered executive session for 60 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended executive session for additional 60 minutes (unanimous)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is holding a study session to discuss leases and insurance requirements for the STOL event. The agenda lists these two items for discussion, with no decisions specified.

• Leases discussion
• Insurance requirements for the STOL event

The Commission held a study session to discuss auto insurance requirements and the definition of 'primary use' for airport leases. No formal votes were taken; the Commission was advised to bring specific recommendations to the City Council for policy changes.

• Discussed $1,000,000 auto insurance requirement for lease holders
• Discussed definition of 'primary' regarding aviation use of property
• Reviewed insurance policy for STOL event pending further updates
• Proposed hiring a professional appraiser for market analysis via general fund
• Identified non-compliant airport webpage for administration review

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on the WSDOT Vantage Bridge project, followed by a regular meeting. The main action item is a vote on adopting Ordinance 3023, a stormwater code update. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, claims, an interlocal agreement, and a banking services extension.

• WSDOT Vantage Bridge deck replacement briefing (starting fall 2023)
• Stormwater Code Update Ordinance 3023 - adoption vote
• NCW Opioid Abatement Council Interlocal Agreement
• Umpqua Banking Services Extension
• RV Parking Update and Communications Plan reports

The Council adopted Ordinance 3023 to update the stormwater code for permit compliance and approved a two-year contract extension with Umpqua Banking Services. A decision on temporary homeless RV parking sites was deferred to the May 9 meeting.

• Adopted Stormwater Code Update Ordinance 3023 (7-0)
• Approved two-year contract extension for Umpqua Banking Services (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including NCW Opioid Abatement Council Interlocal Agreement (7-0)
• Tabled selection of homeless RV parking sites until May 9 meeting (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as modified (7-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review funding for several recipients, including the Mora Vida Festival, 4th of July Fireworks, and the Visitor Information Center. They will also consider a new funding request for visitor data analytics. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM via Zoom.

• Review funding with Madeline Prentice
• LTAC Recipient Funding Award Review – Mora Vida Festival
• LTAC Recipient Funding Award Review – 4th of July Fireworks
• LTAC Recipient Funding Award Review – Visitor Information Center
• LTAC Funding Request – Visitor Data Analytics

The committee recommended funding awards for the Mora Vida Festival and the 4th of July fireworks. Members also reached a consensus to allow the reallocation of funds for the Visitor Information Center.

• Recommended additional $5,000 award for Mora Vida Festival
• Recommended $27,000 funding for Red, White and BOOM! 4th of July event
• Consensus reached to allow reallocation of Visitor Information Center funding
• Requested $13,451 for visitor data analytics software

City Council Meetings

The City Council participated in a joint meeting with Grant County, Grant County PUD, and the Port of Moses Lake. Officials discussed shared priorities regarding power, water, and transportation infrastructure. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken.

City Council Meetings

The council held a special meeting consisting of an executive session to discuss property lease or purchase and potential litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and reports, including a concessionaire agreement and the Parks Master Plan for Longview and Sun Terrace. The board will also receive updates on the museum, recreation, and parks, and review plat dedications or fees in lieu of land.

• Concessionaire Agreement
• Parks Master Plan: Longview & Sun Terrace
• Plat Reviews/Dedication, or Fee in Lieu of Land – Monthly Update
• Creative District, Arts Committee, Tree Ordinance reports
• Museum, Recreation, and Parks updates

The board unanimously approved a budget amendment to include Sun Terrace Park in master planning alongside Longview Park. The board also voted unanimously to maintain current concessionaire agreement rates. March 8, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved March 8, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied request to change concessionaire rates for profit entities (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to add Sun Terrace Park to master planning (Unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Council adopted Ordinance 3022 to update business license regulations and approved a contract amendment for additional security guard services. A proposed update to the water conservation code was postponed to May 9 for further modifications.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Traffic Signal Emergency Repair Resolution 3935 (6-0)
• Approved Security Guard Services Amendment for Pacific Security to add a guard and vehicle (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3022 updating Business License Code (6-0)
• Postponed Water Conservation Code/Fee Update Ordinance 3023 and Resolution 3937 to May 9 (5-1)

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a preliminary major subdivision application (PLN2022-0087) to create 55 lots on a 13.26-acre property. The application was continued from a February 21, 2023 meeting. The subdivision would be built in three phases, with lot sizes ranging from about 7,000 to 11,184 square feet. The property is identified as Assessor's Parcel No. 110028000.

• Public hearing for preliminary major subdivision PLN2022-0087
• 55 lots on 13.26 acres, three phases (19, 16, and 20 lots)
• Lot sizes from 7,000+ to 11,184 sq ft
• Property located in Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 28 East, Grant County
• Assessor's Parcel No. 110028000

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like roll call, minutes, and inspection reports. Under old business, they will discuss a fuel station permit application and spraying. New business includes lease language, a market analysis, a letter from Tim Prickett, and conferences/membership considerations.

• Fuel station permit application
• Spraying
• Lease language
• Market analysis
• Tim Prickett letter

The Commission approved the March 9, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed runway repairs, lease language disputes, and the need for supplemental insurance for the STOL event. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved March 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council adopted a budget amendment increasing expenditures by $5,779,092 and approved a contract for a police station owner's representative. Council also authorized lease extension negotiations for the current sleep center location and confirmed two park board appointments.

• Adopted Budget Amendment Ordinance 3021 increasing expenditures by $5,779,092 (7-0)
• Approved DOH Associates Police Station Owner’s Rep Contract (6-1)
• Authorized negotiations to extend the lease for the current sleep center location (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Isaac Valdez to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Rebecca Johnson to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board (7-0)
• Approved extension of Comprehensive Plan amendment request deadline to April 28, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including meeting minutes and various payments (7-0)

City Council Meetings

This is a notice of a potential quorum at a community meeting on March 27 to discuss solutions for the Sleep Center Location. No action will be taken at this meeting; the council will consider authorizing staff to conduct negotiations for the location at its regular meeting on March 28.

• Community meeting to discuss Sleep Center Location at Lake City Foursquare Church, 333 N Central Dr
• Council action scheduled for March 28 to authorize staff negotiations for Sleep Center Location

City Council Meetings

The City Council adopted Resolution 3934 to support a ballot measure for a new public hospital. The council also approved a traffic modeling contract and a wastewater pump design amendment. Several items, including police station oversight and airport lease rates, were postponed.

• Adopted Resolution 3934 for $130M public hospital bonds (7-0)
• Approved Fehr and Peers traffic modeling contract (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Keller Associates Wastewater Pump Design Amendment 3 (7-0)
• Denied DOH Associates Police Station Owner’s Representative contract (5-2)
• Postponed DOH contract vote to March 28 (7-0)
• Continued Municipal Airport Lease Rates discussion to April 11 (7-0)
• Moved Sleep Center Location Negotiation to March 28 (7-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a preliminary major subdivision application (PLN2022-0087) to create 55 lots on a 13.26-acre property. The application was continued from the February 21, 2023 meeting. The subdivision will be built in three phases, with lot sizes ranging from about 7,000 to 11,184 square feet. Public comments must be arranged by contacting the Planning Department by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting.

• Preliminary Major Subdivision for 55 lots on 13.26 acres
• Three phases: 19 lots (4.56 acres), 16 lots (3.95 acres), 20 lots (4.75 acres)
• Property located in Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 28 East, Grant County
• Assessor's Parcel No. 110028000
• Public hearing via Zoom; contact Planning Department to speak

Municipal Airport Commission

The Commission approved a specific draft of the airport operations building use contract for legal review. Members also voted to reduce the meeting frequency to once per month for the remainder of the year.

• Approved minutes of February 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Draft #2 of airport operations building use contract (unanimous)
• Canceled all second meetings of the month for the rest of the year (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and reports, including a concert budget approval for the museum, a monthly update on plat reviews and fees, and committee reports on the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Tree Ordinance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Museum concert budget approval
• Tree Ordinance committee report
• Plat reviews/dedication or fee in lieu of land monthly update
• Creative District and Arts Committee reports
• Updates from Recreation and Parks superintendents

The Board unanimously approved a recommendation to implement a Special Event Fee Waiver for Creative District events and approved the Arts Committee budget for City Council review. The Board also granted specific fee waivers for the Umani Festival and Sip and Stroll event. A request to reduce the Concessionaire’s Agreement revenue fee was tabled pending more information.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended implementation of Special Event Fee Waiver for Creative District Events (Unanimous)
• Waived Special Event Fee in full for Umani Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved reduced Special Event Fee for Sip and Stroll Event (Unanimous)
• Approved Arts Committee budget and recommendation for City Council (Unanimous)
• Tabled decision on reducing Concessionaire’s Agreement gross monthly revenue fee from 15% to 5%

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review funding awards for local tourism-related recipients, including the Mora Vida Festival, 4th of July Fireworks, and the Visitor Information Center. The committee will also consider a new funding request for visitor data analytics. This is a regular review and decision-making meeting for allocating lodging tax revenue.

• Review funding for Mora Vida Festival
• Review funding for 4th of July Fireworks
• Review funding for Visitor Information Center
• Funding request for Visitor Data Analytics

City Council Meetings

The City Council authorized a SAFER grant to fund nine firefighter positions and approved a road easement abandonment for a manufacturing plant. Council also approved staffing updates and a security contract for the sleep center.

• Approved $3,317,058 SAFER Grant for firefighter salaries and benefits (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3933 to abandon road easements for Central Terminals LLC (6-0)
• Authorized Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for water treatment facilities (7-0)
• Approved Municipal Services and Community Development staffing update (7-0)
• Authorized security services contract with Pacific Security for the sleep center (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including checks totaling $1,351,454.59 and payroll of $10,180.11 (7-0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Commission approved revisions to the airport operations building use request form and renamed the STOL event. Members discussed fuel station placement and signage to prevent unauthorized vehicle access on taxiways.

• Approved February 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved changes to airport operations building use contract and forwarded to city for review (unanimous)
• Voted to rename STOL event to May Day STOL
• Scheduled first quarter report for City Council on March 14

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two applications: a Conditional Use Permit for Group14 Technologies' battery active materials factory, and a preliminary major subdivision creating 55 residential lots. The meeting is virtual; citizens must register with the Planning Department by 4 p.m. the day before to speak.

• Conditional Use Permit for Group14 Technologies' Battery Active Materials Factory (approx. 46 acres, 1,040,000 sq ft buildings, up to 130 ft tall)
• Preliminary Major Subdivision: 55 lots on 13.26 acres, phased (19, 16, 20 lots)
• Public hearing for PLN2022-0085 (Group14) and PLN2022-0087 (subdivision)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to hold a joint public hearing with the Department of Ecology on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) periodic update. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting and take questions and comments from members and staff. The meeting is open to the public both in person and remotely.

• Public hearing on the Moses Lake SMP Periodic Update, a joint hearing with Ecology
• Approval of minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting
• Remote access available via Zoom; speaker request form due by 3 p.m. on meeting day
• Five-minute speaking limit for public comments

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Shoreline Master Program Period Update. Following presentations from SCJ Alliance and the Department of Ecology, the commission voted to recommend the update to the City Council.

• Approved minutes from February 2nd meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended Shoreline Master Program Period Update to City Council (Unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved the use of a traditional fireworks show for the 4th of July and appointed representatives to the Grant County Homeless Housing Task Force. The council also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission and approved the consent agenda. A decision on a police station owner's representative contract was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved appointment of Aaron Weber to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Deanna Martinez as Grant County Homeless Housing Task Force Representative (7-0)
• Appointed Don Myers as Grant County Homeless Housing Task Force Alternate (7-0)
• Approved traditional fireworks show for 4th of July and funding request to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including January 24 minutes and various payments (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on DOH Associates Police Station Owner’s Representative Contract until 3/14 meeting (6-0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, visitor comments, approval of January meeting minutes, and the January inspection report. Under old business, the commission will discuss the fuel system and irrigation system; under new business, it will discuss use of the operations building.

• Review of January inspection report
• Discussion of fuel system
• Discussion of irrigation system
• Discussion of operations building use
• Approval of January 19 study session and January 26 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 19 study session and January 26 meeting. Members discussed pending drawings for fuel and irrigation systems and the need for a property survey to align fire hydrants. No final decisions were made on the operations building use request or airport fencing.

• Approved January 19, 2023 study session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates from city staff on parks, recreation, museum, and facility administration, as well as a monthly report on plat reviews and fees. The board will also hear a report on the ongoing director search. The agenda is largely informational, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Monthly update on plat reviews, including Barrington Point 5
• Director search update
• Creative District, Arts Committee, and Tree Ordinance reports
• Museum, recreation, parks, and facility admin updates

The board approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. It was announced that Doug Coutts has accepted the Director position. The board also noted the resignation of member Ryan Holterhoff.

• Approved minutes dated December 14, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Determined no additional park is needed for Barrington Point 5 subdivision
• Accepted Doug Coutts as the new Director

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss urban services with a focus on water. Following the discussion, the council will enter an executive session to evaluate a public employee, as permitted by state law. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Urban services discussion with water focus
• Executive session to evaluate a public employee under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

The Council held a workshop to review land use planning, the Capital Facilities Plan, and long-term water supply issues. No legislative actions were taken, though staff will present interim regulations regarding water connections and landscaping on March 28.

• Excused Council Member Eck (6-0)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 15, 2022, and receive an overview of the FEMA-required floodplain ordinance. The meeting also includes time for commission questions and comments, as well as a staff project update. This is a regular meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2022 meeting
• Overview of FEMA-required floodplain ordinance
• Commission questions and comments
• Staff project update and questions/comments

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 15 meeting. Staff presented an overview of FEMA requirements and a draft Floodplain Ordinance intended for City Council. The Commission also received an update on the code update process with SCJ Alliance.

• Approved December 15 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes old business on a fuel station RFP and turf runway water allocation, plus new business on budget amendments, fencing projects, and operation building scheduling. The meeting is open to the public with remote access via Zoom.

• Fuel station RFP discussion
• Turf runway water allocation
• Budget amendments
• Fencing projects
• Operation building scheduling

The Commission approved an application for Jay Williams to build a single hangar on lot 35. Members also voted to standardize taxi-way widths to 60 feet. Budget amendment discussions were tabled.

• Approved minutes of January 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Budget Amendments (passed 4-1)
• Standardized taxi-ways to 60ft wide (unanimous)
• Approved Jay Williams' application to construct a single hangar on lot 35 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a closed record hearing to consider adopting Ordinance 3020, which would approve the Maple Landing Division No. 2 Planned Development District, a 26-lot major subdivision on a 4.87-acre property. The council will also review the Sagepoint Planned Development District ordinance, discuss interim water regulations, and consider a municipal airport lease. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including claims and payroll, an opioid abatement fund resolution, and a 2023 salary schedule budget supplement.

• Ordinance 3020: Maple Landing Div. 2 Planned Development District (26 lots, 4.87 acres, APN 170478005)
• Ordinance 3019: Sagepoint Planned Development District
• Interim water regulations discussion
• Municipal airport lease consideration
• Opioid Abatement Fund Resolution 3930

The City Council approved the Maple Landing Div. 2 and Sagepoint planned development districts. Council also authorized a letter of support for irrigation district legislation and rejected proposed changes to the municipal airport non-commercial lease.

• Approved Ordinance 3020 for Maple Landing Div. 2 26-lot subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3019 for Sagepoint Planned Development District (6-0)
• Maintained current Moses Lake Municipal Airport non-commercial lease terms (7-0)
• Authorized letter of support for SB5460/HB1494 regarding MLIRD (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Opioid Abatement Fund Resolution 3930 and 2023 Salary Schedule Budget Supplement (7-0)
• Removed Interim Water Regulations from the agenda (5-2)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Commission discussed budget reports and a $60,000 fund transfer from the general fund. Members began completing a pre-application form for fuel system upgrades and discussed the development of a Commission Policy based on Skagit County's model.

• Requested monthly budget reports and city employee billing breakdowns
• Initiated pre-application process for fuel system bid and upgrades
• Assigned measurement and mapping tasks for fuel tank placement
• Agreed to use Skagit County Policy as a template for the Commission Policy

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Tree Ordinance, along with a monthly plat review update. The board will also receive reports from the museum, recreation, and parks departments, and hear an update on the director search. This is a regular advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.

• Creative District update
• Arts Committee update
• Tree Ordinance discussion
• Barrington Point 5 plat review update
• Director search update

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a closed hearing and take action on the Sagepoint Planned Development District, a proposed 35-lot subdivision on the Lower Peninsula. The council will also review and consider the city's 2023 legislative agenda and a resolution to increase the police imprest account. Several routine items, including fee schedule updates and contract amendments, are on the consent agenda.

• Closed hearing and action on Sagepoint Planned Development District (35-lot preliminary plat)
• Resolution 3929 to increase Police Imprest Account
• Resolution 3927 updating 2023 fee schedule
• Resolution 3928 for Valley Rd. Apartments easement
• Award of Westshore Biofilter Project and Milwaukee/AeroTEC Water Main Project

The City Council approved the Sagepoint Planned Development District for a 35-lot subdivision on 6.41 acres. Other actions included approving the 2023 City Legislative Agenda and renewing the Grant County Health District agreement.

• Approved Sagepoint PDD for 35 single-family units on 6.41 acres (6-0)
• Approved City Legislative Agenda regarding water, police, and infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved Grant County Health District 2023 Interlocal Agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3926 for 2022 Community Street and Utility Standards (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3929 increasing Police Imprest Account to $10,000 (6-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to LTAC, LEOFF Board, and Mosquito District Board (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 Fee Schedule and various contract amendments (6-0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will hold its regular meeting, including roll call, visitor comments, approval of December minutes, and airport inspections. Under old business, they will discuss a working session and the fuel station installation/operation. Under new business, they will consider the fuel reimbursement process.

• Fuel station installation/operation discussion
• Fuel reimbursement process discussion
• January airport inspection
• February inspection assignment
• Working session scheduled for 1/19/2023 at 3:30 PM (tentative)

The Commission approved the December meeting minutes and updated four 2023 meeting dates due to chamber conflicts. Members established a new fuel reimbursement process for personal vehicles used for snowplowing and scheduled a work session for January 19 to discuss budget and infrastructure.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Finley Grant from the meeting (unanimous)
• Rescheduled work session for January 19, 2023, at 3:30pm
• Updated 2023 meeting dates to May 4, August 31, November 21, and December 7
• Established mileage-based reimbursement for personal vehicles used for snowplowing

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting agenda with only one item: an executive session to discuss potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session on potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

The City Council held a special meeting that consisted of an executive session to discuss potential litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.