Moses Lake public meetings in 2024

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

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The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board unanimously recommended moving forward the concessionaire agreement for The Slap Shot Shack at the Larson Recreation Center for the ice rink season. The board also approved the minutes from November 13, 2024, and recommended a new committee member, Heather Mason, for the Arts Committee. Additionally, the board voted to recommend cover design 3 for the Spring Recreation brochure and approved a format change to action minutes starting January 2025.

• Approved minutes from November 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Heather Mason as new Arts Committee member (unanimous)
• Recommended cover design 3 for Spring Recreation brochure (unanimous)
• Recommended Slap Shot Shack concessionaire agreement move forward (unanimous)
• Approved minutes format change to action minutes starting January 2025 (unanimous)
• Kept 2025 meeting date/time same except November due to holiday conflict (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session on public employment qualifications, then consider motions to authorize city manager contract negotiations and appoint an interim city manager. The meeting precedes a candidate meet and greet held the prior day.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate qualifications for public employment
• Motion to authorize city manager contract negotiations
• Motion to appoint an interim city manager

The Moses Lake City Council held a special meeting on December 12, 2024, primarily in executive session to discuss qualifications of city manager applicants. No action was taken on any posted agenda item. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. after the executive session.

• Held executive session on city manager candidates (no vote)
• No action taken on posted agenda

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also engage in a discussion regarding the city code.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Code discussion

The Moses Lake Planning Commission denied the proposed Future Streets map and related transportation element amendments, citing the need for more study and community outreach. They also tabled the Central Terminals Urban Growth Area expansion to the 2025 docket, pending a county land designation update. Other items, including several comprehensive plan amendments and the Capital Facilities Plan update, were approved.

• Approved minutes from October 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled Central Terminals UGA expansion to 2025 docket (motion passed)
• Approved Herring UGA expansion for 19.3-acre parcel (motion passed)
• Approved Urban Build Developers map amendment to Commercial General (motion passed)
• Approved Jenks map amendment to High Density Residential (motion passed)
• Approved Community Gardens map amendment to Downtown (motion passed)
• Denied Future Streets map and transportation element amendments (motion passed)
• Approved UGA 5 retention and removal of Transformational Housing Center language (motions passed)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a continued public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an apartment building. The project is located on Walnut St. in a C-2 General Commercial zone.

• PLN2024-0086 ML Granite Multifamily Conditional Use Permit for an apartment building on Walnut St.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing to review and potentially adopt the 2025 budget ordinance. The proposed expenditure budget is approximately $117.2 million, including a $43.4 million General Fund operating budget. The meeting also includes discussions on city contracts and infrastructure repairs.

• 2025 Budget Ordinance 3062 with a total proposed expenditure of roughly $117.2 million
• Grant County Animal Outreach amendment including up to $1,000,000 for a new animal shelter
• Emergency repair resolutions for Well #24 and the SR17 & Randolph Road sink hole
• Approval of 2025 Snow Plow Contract
• Review of Willow Crest Estates Subdivision Deferral

The Moses Lake City Council adopted the 2025 Budget Ordinance 3062 by a 7-2 vote, with Deputy Mayor Madewell and Council Member Martinez opposed. The council also approved a two-year contract with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell for state lobbying services, and authorized a 2025 snowplow contract with Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. (6-0, one abstention).

• Adopted 2025 Budget Ordinance 3062 (7-2)
• Authorized two-year state lobbyist contract with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including emergency repairs and checks (7-0)
• Adopted Multimodal Trail Plan Update Resolution 3997 (7-0)
• Approved Grant County Animal Outreach contract amendment with additional $70k in 2024 and $81k in 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Realized savings on Civic Center Solar System project (7-0)
• Authorized 2025 Snowplow Contract with Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. (6-0, Fancher abstained)
• Authorized City Attorney contract amendment with 2025 rate increase to $240/hour after first 25 hours at $220/hour (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to consider accepting two Transportation Improvement Board grants: one for the 2025 chip seal project ($1,045,618) and one for the SR17-Yonezawa Roundabout (details pending). The council will also hold a discussion-only workshop on the 2025 budget.

• Accept $1,045,618 TIB grant for 2025 chip seal on multiple streets including Third Avenue, Division Street, Alder Street, Fifth Avenue, Wheeler Road, and Hill Avenue
• Accept TIB grant for SR17-Yonezawa Roundabout (no fiscal details provided in the packet)
• 2025 budget workshop discussion presented by Interim City Manager Mike Jackson

The Moses Lake City Council unanimously accepted two state grants: a $1,045,618 Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) chip seal grant requiring a $261,404 local match, and a $2.5 million TIB grant for the SR-17-Yonezawa roundabout with no required match. The council also held a budget workshop discussing funding obligations, ARPA reallocations, and changes to prior year contributions to the Animal Shelter, Community Coalition, Health District, and Senior Services, but took no formal action on the budget.

• Authorized TIB 2025 Chip Seal Grant of $1,045,618 with $261,404 match (7-0)
• Authorized TIB SR17-Yonezawa Roundabout Grant of $2.5M with no match (7-0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will elect officers for 2025 and set meeting dates. They will also review the budget, signage, and weed control at the airport, and approve minutes from the November meeting.

• Election of 2025 commission positions (chair, vice-chair, secretary)
• Budget report for airport operations
• Discussion of signage at the airport
• Weed control measures on airport property
• Approval of December inspection and tie-down report

City Council Meetings

This meeting includes a continued public hearing and possible adoption of the 2025 budget (Ordinance 3062). The council will also consider repealing the Desert Point Tax Increment Area (Ordinance 3063), amending the camping suspension (Ordinance 3061), and hear a first presentation on the 2024 Multimodal Trails Plan Update. A lobbyist presentation from Hemstad Consulting is scheduled before the regular meeting.

• Continued public hearing and possible adoption of 2025 Budget Ordinance 3062
• Repeal of Desert Point Tax Increment Area via Ordinance 3063 (old business)
• Camping suspension amendment to MLMC 9.18 via Ordinance 3061 (consent agenda)
• 2024 Budget Amendment via Ordinance 3064 (new business)
• 2025 Fee Schedule Resolution (new business)

City Council Meetings

This special meeting includes a discussion-only item on repealing the Desert Point Tax Increment Finance area, a presentation from the Water Resources Committee on water system production, conservation, leak sources, and irrigation statistics, and a lobbyist presentation from Gordon Thomas Honeywell at 5:30 p.m. The council will also hold an executive session to evaluate qualifications of employment candidates. No votes are scheduled on these agenda items.

• Discussion on repealing Desert Point Tax Increment Finance Area
• Water Resources Committee presentation on water production, conservation, leaks, and Orion endpoints installation
• Lobbyist presentation by Briahna Murray of Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Relations
• Executive session to evaluate employment candidates per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will meet to receive updates on the museum, recreation, and parks departments. The agenda includes reports from the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee.

• Creative District report
• Arts Committee report
• Code Development/Design Standards Committee report
• Museum update from Dollie Boyd
• Recreation update from Carrie Hoiness and Parks update from Bill Aukett

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a study session on a new substance abuse rehab facility grant, then a regular meeting with public hearings on Property Tax Resolution 3992, the 2025 Budget Ordinance (first reading), and a right-of-way vacation for Clements. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as claims, an industrial waste permit for Titan Data Center, and acceptance of several infrastructure projects. Old business covers adoption of a Bilingual Stipend Policy Resolution 3993.

• Public hearing on Property Tax Resolution 3992
• First presentation of 2025 Budget Ordinance (continued to Nov 26)
• Right-of-Way Vacation Clements Ordinance 3060
• Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No 21 for Titan Data Center
• Bilingual Stipend Policy Resolution 3993

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for apartment buildings in the C-2 General Commercial zone. One is for Interlake Apartments on Interlake Road; the other is a continued hearing for ML Granite Multifamily on Walnut Street.

• PLN2024-0085: Interlake Apartments conditional use permit for apartment building on Interlake Rd.
• PLN2024-0086 (continued): ML Granite Multifamily conditional use permit for apartment building on Walnut St.
• Both properties are zoned C-2 General Commercial; residential use requires a conditional use permit under MLMC.

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will discuss old business including a budget report, and new business items: signage at the airport, tie-down fees, renaming the airport, and a Southwest Power extension. No decisions are final until voted on at the meeting.

• Discussion of renaming the airport
• Proposed changes to tie-down fees
• Airport signage matter
• Southwest Power extension project

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will conduct a study session focused solely on a workshop for the 2025 budget. No other business is scheduled. The next regular meeting is November 12, 2024.

• 2025 Budget Workshop

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2025 budget. This is the first of multiple workshops; the next is scheduled for October 31, 2024. No formal decisions are expected at this session.

• 2025 Budget Workshop (study session)
• Next budget workshop scheduled for October 31, 2024

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will meet to consider supporting the 2025 Association of Washington Cities legislative priorities, which include revising the property tax cap, expanding behavioral health treatment, increasing housing supply, enhancing public safety, and investing in infrastructure. They will also vote on several ordinances and contracts, including a parks exclusion amendment, a development agreement extension, a water and sewer reimbursement repeal, and a revised sleep center management contract. Additionally, they will adopt proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day, and approve routine consent agenda items such as minutes, claims, an emergency fire sprinkler repair resolution, and an industrial waste discharge permit.

• Support for 2025 AWC legislative priorities: revise 1% property tax cap to 3%, fund behavioral health co-responder programs, increase housing supply, cover 100% of police academy costs, and expand infrastructure funding
• Parks Exclusion and Identification Amendment Ordinance 3057
• LKQ Development Agreement Extension Ordinance 3058
• Water and Sewer Reimburse Repeal Ordinance 3059
• Revised Sleep Center Management Contract

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will hear a transportation presentation, discuss the Gateway project, review an update on SB5290 regarding permitting times, and discuss code changes for the Moses Lake Industrial Park. The meeting also includes introduction of new commissioner Howard Homesly.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Howard Homesly
• Transportation presentation by Levi Bisnett
• Gateway discussion
• SB5290 update on permitting times
• Moses Lake Industrial Park Code Discussion

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will discuss updates on the Dano Park Futsal Courts, Ice Arena chiller and sound system projects, and a joint-use agreement addendum with the Moses Lake School District. The board will also receive reports on the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee, including a final code update. Minutes from the prior meeting are scheduled for approval.

• Dano Park Futsal Courts Project update
• Ice Arena Chiller Project update
• Ice Arena Sound System Project update
• Moses Lake School District Joint Use Agreement Addendum
• Code Development/Design Standards Committee final code update (attached)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will consider adopting two ordinances: one to regulate animal sales (Ordinance 3055) and another to approve the Maple Ridge Planned Development District (Ordinance 3056), continued from a previous meeting. The council will also hold first presentations on parks exclusion and identification amendments, a bilingual stipend policy, and a review of council stipends. Consent agenda items include setting a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation and approving an interlocal agreement for the MLIRD iconic lake fountain.

• Animal Sales Regulation Ordinance 3055 – second reading and possible adoption
• Maple Ridge Planned Development District Ordinance 3056 – adoption following continued hearing
• MLMC 12.36 Parks Exclusion and Identification Amendment – first presentation
• Bilingual Stipend Policy – first presentation
• Council Stipend Review (MLMC 2.60.030) – first presentation

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to hear a revenue report and review applications for 2025 lodging tax funding. A total of 18 applicants have requested $764,510 in funding for tourism-related events and programs. The committee will discuss and make recommendations on these allocations.

• Columbia Basin Rodeo Association requests $80,000 for ML Roundup & Demo Derby
• Grant County Fairgrounds requests $75,000 for Grant County Fair and $35,000 for 90's Flannelfest
• Moses Lake Airshow requests $50,000
• Moses Lake Spring Festival requests $50,000 for Spring Fest
• Manta Ray Aquatics requests a combined $56,225 for seven events

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is meeting for a study session focused solely on the 2025 Budget Workshop. No other business is scheduled.

• 2025 Budget Workshop

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold a full-day meeting to hear 29 presentations from organizations seeking 2025 lodging tax funding. No decisions will be made; the committee will only listen to funding requests and then adjourn.

• City of Moses Lake – Tourism Marketing Campaign
• Columbia Basin Allied Arts – UMANI Festival
• Sand Scorpions – $5 Bounty Hole and $5 Freestyle
• Grant County Fairgrounds – Grant County Fair
• Visit Washington – Moses Lake Airshow

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet to review the October inspection and tie-down report. The body is scheduled to discuss the 2025 budget and weed burning.

• 2025 Budget
• Weed burning
• October inspection/tie-down report

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will hold a study session on September 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The sole agenda item is discussion of the 2025 airport budget. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of the 2025 Airport Budget

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Unified Development Code (Ordinance 3051), which consolidates zoning, subdivisions, and other regulations into a single code, along with companion ordinances for the hearing examiner (3052) and water rights (3053). The council will then consider adoption. Other business includes approving consent agenda items such as setting public hearings for the 2025 property tax and budget, accepting the Well 17 Clay Remediation Project, and repealing the MLMC 12.40 reimbursement ordinance (Ordinance 3054).

• Public hearing on Unified Development Code Ordinance 3051 and companion ordinances 3052/3053
• Setting 2025 property tax and budget public hearings (consent agenda)
• Acceptance of Well 17 Clay Remediation Project (GC2023-166)
• Extra territorial approvals for 740 NE Easy St. and Sandcastle Estates 1 Phase 2 Lot 7
• Repeal of MLMC 12.40 reimbursement ordinance (Ordinance 3054)

The Moses Lake City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances updating the unified development code and related regulations, and continued a hearing on the Maple Ridge planned development to October 8. The council also approved the consent agenda and repealed an outdated street reimbursement ordinance.

• Adopted Unified Development Code Ordinance 3051 (7-0)
• Adopted Hearing Examiner Ordinance 3052 (7-0)
• Adopted Water Rights Ordinance 3053 (7-0)
• Continued Maple Ridge Planned Development Ordinance 3056 to October 8 (6-0, Fancher recused)
• Approved consent agenda including checks, payroll, and property tax hearing dates (7-0)
• Adopted Street Reimbursement Repeal Ordinance 3054 (7-0)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will receive a presentation on the Trails Master Plan. The meeting includes updates on the museum, recreation, parks, and grant applications.

• Trails Master Plan presentation by Brooklyn Holton
• Pickleball Court Proposal update
• Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee reports
• Museum, Recreation, and Parks updates

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on a proposed Tax Increment Area for the Desert Point development, which includes $14 million in public infrastructure. In the regular meeting, the council will consider adopting the Nelson Rd Planned Development District Ordinance 3050, approving a wastewater system plan, and authorizing data services for a Tyler EERP implementation. Several proclamations, a trails plan update, and reports on PFAS treatment and homeless impacts are also on the agenda.

• Study session on Tax Increment Area update for Desert Point development (estimated $14M for roads, roundabout, utilities)
• Nelson Rd Planned Development District Ordinance 3050 – review and adoption
• Wastewater System Plan Resolution 3984 – adoption
• Data Services for Tyler EERP Implementation – contract approval
• Wheeler Rd Roundabout Cost Projection Memo

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings for two land use applications. These include a conditional use permit for a new police station and a planned development for a residential subdivision.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 29,043 sq.ft. police station on West Central Drive (PLN2024-0039)
• Maple Ridge Planned Development District and Major Subdivision featuring 204 single family homes near Ray Rd. and Maple Dr. (PLN2024-0056)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024 Unified Development Code. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond procedural matters.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Unified Development Code

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting consisting solely of an executive session to discuss applicant qualifications. No public comment or votes are scheduled. The next regular council meeting is September 10, 2024.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to discuss applicant qualifications

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, introduce Jeremy Davis, and address Dwaine Forester's March tie-down invoice. Procedural items include roll call, approval of August minutes, and a September inspection/tie-down report.

• Introduction of Jeremy Davis
• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Dwaine Forester March tie-down invoice

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission met on September 4, 2024, and approved the minutes of the August 8 meeting. They scheduled a study session for September 26 to finalize the 2025 budget and discuss airport accomplishments and priorities. The commission also excused Finley Grant from the meeting and introduced new member Jeremy Davis.

• Approved minutes of August 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Finley Grant from meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2025 budget study session for September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm
• Introduced Jeremy Davis as new commission member

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council and Planning Commission are meeting to discuss updates to the development code. The agenda focuses on concurrency management, mini-storage standards, and water rights transfers.

• Concurrency Management Program (Chapter 15.250) regarding public facility capacity
• Mini Storage development standards and use restrictions (Chapter 15.640)
• First presentation on Water Rights Transfer (13.15)

The September 3, 2024 meeting was a workshop to review the draft Unified Development Code (UDC), which consolidates zoning, subdivisions, environmental, and other development regulations. No formal decisions were made; the Planning Commission had recommended adoption on September 9, but the Council did not vote. The minutes also describe two related ordinances: one moving hearing examiner provisions to Title 2, and Ordinance No. 3053 changing water rights transfer requirements to apply at annexation or building permit, not subdivision.

• No formal council decisions recorded; workshop only
• Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-1 recommending UDC adoption (not a council action)
• Ordinance No. 3053 drafted to change water rights transfer trigger to annexation or building permit (not voted on)

City Council Meetings

This is a notice that a quorum of Moses Lake City Council members may attend the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns Meeting. No city business will be conducted at this meeting.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 3049, which approves a development agreement with LKQ Foster Auto Parts, Inc. for a vehicle recycling and parts warehousing facility on 159.71 acres. New business includes a motion to approve Valley Road Landscaping. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, claims and payroll, and a GIS Ground Radar Purchase. A study session on Grant County Trends will precede the regular meeting.

• Public hearing on LKQ Foster Auto Parts development agreement (Ordinance 3049) for a 182,000 sq ft facility and 140+ acre stone yard on parcels #110069513 and #110069511
• Motion to approve Valley Road Landscaping (project GC2023-108)
• Consent agenda: approval of August 13 meeting minutes, claims and payroll, and GIS Ground Radar Purchase
• Presentations: new Building Official Todd Cunningham, childhood cancer proclamation, and street vacation process
• Study session on Grant County Trends by Dr. Patrick Jones at 6 p.m.

City Council Meetings

This is a joint study session of the City Council and Planning Commission. They will receive a presentation on planned improvements to the Stratford Road/SR-17 interchange. The meeting also includes a study session on proposed updates to the city's development code. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Stratford/SR-17 Interchange Improvements
• Study session on Development Code Update
• Joint meeting format with Planning Commission

City Council Meetings

The City Council and Planning Commission are conducting a study session to update the development code. The body is reviewing proposed standards for mini-storage facilities, non-conforming use, and critical area buffers.

• Discussion of mini-storage standards (MLMC 15.640)
• Review of non-conforming use (MLMC 15.730)
• Review of critical area buffers (MLMC 15.515)
• Approval of landscape plan (MLMC 15.720.070)

City Council Meetings

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to conduct a study session regarding the Development Code Update. The discussion focuses on a draft dated August 6 concerning Part 15.300 Land Division and binding site plans.

• Study session on Part 15.300 Land Division draft (dated August 6)
• Review of binding site plans for commercial, industrial, and condominium ownership
• Discussion of land division categories including short subdivisions, major subdivisions, and boundary line adjustments
• Review of water rights acquisition fee requirements for real property divisions

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will receive updates on the museum, recreation, and parks departments. The board will discuss and provide a recommendation to the Council regarding the conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts.

• Discussion and recommendation to Council on tennis court conversion to pickleball courts
• Updates on current projects and grant applications
• Update on water conservation plans
• Reports from the Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board unanimously approved a motion directing staff to research options, costs, and volunteer support for converting two McCosh Park tennis courts to pickleball courts. The board also approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes. Staff updates covered the summer concert series, museum programs, park maintenance, and water conservation projects.

• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to research pickleball court conversion options, costs, and volunteer support (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of council members may attend the Grant County Fair Opening Ceremonies on August 13, 2024, at the fairgrounds. No city business will be conducted at this event.

The Moses Lake City Council approved a contract extension for photo enforcement cameras through June 2025 (5-2), despite concerns about ethics and school zone priorities. They also authorized paying off the $175k airport CARB loan in full (6-1), approved a new HopeSource shelter contract (6-1), and adopted several resolutions including abandoning a water main easement and calling covenants for Luta & Virginia Streets. The PFAS settlement authority resolution was pulled from consent and not approved.

• Extended photo enforcement contract to June 27, 2025 (5-2)
• Paid off $175k airport CARB loan in full (6-1)
• Authorized HopeSource shelter contract through Sept 2025 (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 3987 to abandon unused water main easement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3990 granting PUD easement for Verizon cell site (7-0)
• Authorized Verizon property lease off Randolph Rd (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 3989 calling covenant for Luta & Virginia Streets (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a, b, c (7-0)

City Council Meetings

This meeting includes a public hearing on abandoning a water main easement, a consent agenda with routine items, and several motions. The council will consider extending the traffic photo enforcement contract, repaying an airport CARB loan, authorizing a search contract for city manager and fire chief positions, and approving a shelter management contract with HopeSource. Presentations include a downtown tax report and xeriscape design options.

• Traffic Photo Enforcement Contract Extension
• HopeSource Shelter Management Contract
• Delegation of PFAS Settlement Participation Authority Resolution 3988
• Repayment of ML Municipal Airport CARB Loan
• Call Covenant for Luta & Virginia St Resolution 3989

City Council Meetings

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to continue reviewing proposed updates to Part 15.700 of the Moses Lake Unified Development Code, covering community and project design standards. The meeting is a continuation of nine prior sessions held in June and July. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Review of draft edits to Chapter 15.705 Community Design Standards (sidewalks, street design, performance standards)
• Review of Chapter 15.710 Project Design Standards
• Review of Chapter 15.715 Parking and Chapter 15.720 Landscaping and Buffering
• Review of Chapters 15.725 Fences/Screening, 15.730 Nonconforming Uses, 15.735 Signs, and 15.740 Outdoor Lighting
• Next scheduled review topic: Boundary Line Adjustment and Binding Site Plan

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will consider the June 2024 budget-to-actuals report and begin preparations for the 2025 budget. The agenda includes a review of current revenues and expenditures, as well as a budget calendar outlining key deadlines for the coming fiscal year.

• Review of June 2024 budget-to-actuals showing $57,208.35 in revenues and $36,165.49 in expenditures
• Discussion of 2025 budget preparation timeline with key dates from July to December 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 3, 2024 meeting and July 30, 2024 study session
• August inspection and tie-down report

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss renewing a contract with Datafy and to consider options for fall meetings. No other business is scheduled.

• Datafy Contract Renewal
• Fall Meeting Options

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will consider a proposed 'Through the Fence' Agreement at its July 30 meeting. This type of agreement typically governs private property owners' access to airport runways.

• Consideration of a 'Through the Fence' Agreement

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission held a study session to review a proposed 'Through the Fence' agreement for selling airport lots, noting potential changes to be presented to the Interim City Manager. City staff answered questions, and the Interim City Manager recommended against the agreement, suggesting the city retain ownership and continue leasing the lots. No formal decisions were made during this study session.

• Reviewed 'Through the Fence' agreement for airport lot sales, noted changes to present to Interim City Manager
• Interim City Manager recommended against 'Through the Fence' agreements, advised retaining ownership and leasing lots

City Council Meetings

The City Council and Planning Commission are conducting a joint special meeting to review updates to the development code. This session is a continuation of previous meetings held in June and July.

• Review of edits to 15.100 Administration
• Review of edits to 15.315 BLA and BSP
• Review of edits to 15.605 and 15.630 regarding child care and home occupation

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing (continued from June 26) on a proposal for a Planned Development District and Preliminary Major Subdivision to create 101 residential lots on 12.09 acres of vacant land in an R-3 zone. The proposal includes increased density, reduced lot sizes, setbacks, shared walls, and alley access, along with roadway, stormwater, and utility improvements.

• Continuation of PLN2024-0028: Planned Development District and Preliminary Major Subdivision for 101 lots on 12.09 acres at Nelson Road (APN 110050000)
• Proposed density increase via PDD with reduced lot sizes, setbacks, shared walls, and alley access
• Project includes roadway construction, stormwater management, and utility extensions

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council meeting includes a presentation on converting the SR-17/Yonezawa Boulevard intersection into a roundabout, funded partly by a federal grant. The consent agenda covers routine items such as contract extensions for traffic photo enforcement and banking services, and a 2024-2025 Emergency Housing Grant Award. Old business includes a motion on the NCW Opioid Abatement Council Contract, and new business involves a motion for plan review and building official services contracts.

• Presentation on SR-17/Yonezawa Boulevard Intersection Improvement: proposed roundabout with estimated 50% crash reduction, 30% design completed, pending additional funding.
• Consent Agenda: Traffic Photo Enforcement Contract Extension, Banking Services Contract, 2024-2025 Emergency Housing Grant Award.
• Motion on NCW Opioid Abatement Council Contract (old business).
• Motion on Plan Review and Building Official Services Contract (new business).
• Administrative reports: National Night Out (Police Chief Sands) and monthly update on Excess Water Usage Fee (Finance Director Prentice).

The Moses Lake City Council approved the 2024-2025 Emergency Housing Grant Award to continue funding the HopeSource low-barrier shelter, with Mayor Swartz and Council Member Lombardi opposed. The council also authorized contracts for opioid settlement administration with Carelon Behavioral Health and for temporary plan review and building official services. A decision on the Traffic Photo Enforcement Contract Extension was postponed to the next meeting pending additional accident and citation statistics.

• Approved 2024-2025 Emergency Housing Grant Award (5-2)
• Authorized contract with Carelon Behavioral Health for opioid settlement administration (7-0)
• Authorized Plan Review and Building Official Services contract (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus items (b) and (d) (7-0)
• Postponed Traffic Photo Enforcement Contract Extension to next meeting
• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Suspended meeting rules to extend meeting (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to continue a study session on the development code update, which started in June. The focus is on completing review of home occupations and short-term rentals, followed by review of redline drafts in Chapters 15.100, 400, and 700 of the municipal code.

• Review of regulations for home occupations and short-term rentals
• Redline draft of Chapter 15.100 Administration including definitions (e.g., ADU, affordable housing, adult entertainment)
• Redline drafts of Chapters 15.400 and 15.700
• Definitions for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and affordable housing units
• No public hearings or votes scheduled; study session only

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget planning workshop. No other specific agenda items are listed for this session.

• Budget planning workshop

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates from the museum, recreation, and parks departments. The Director's report includes reviews of Spring Fest and Red White and Boom. Committee reports regarding the Creative District and Arts Committee are also scheduled.

• Review of Spring Fest and Red White and Boom
• Update on RCO Grant Applications
• Reports from the Creative District, Arts, and Code Development committees
• Park Board vacancy update

City Council Meetings

The council will consider several routine items, including street construction awards and park grant resolutions. The agenda also includes reports on crime statistics and a recap of the Red, White, and Boom event.

• Award Luta & Virginia St Construction
• Longview and Sun Terrace Parks Grant Resolution 3985
• Accept Crack Seal Project GC2023-188
• Maple Landing Bond Extension for Park Improvements
• Approval of $1,325,858.64 in claims and payroll

City Council Meetings

This is a sparse agenda for a special meeting consisting of procedural items and one closed session. The council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor contracts.

• Closed session regarding labor contracts

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will discuss SCIP updates and a "Through the Fence" agreement. The agenda also includes proposed lot line adjustments and a budget report.

• SCIP update
• "Through the Fence" agreement
• Proposed lot line adjustments
• Budget report
• July inspection/tie-down report

City Council Meetings

This special joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission focuses on a study session for the Development Code Update. This session is a continuation of meetings held throughout June 2024.

• Development Code Update Study Session

City Council Meetings

This special meeting of the Moses Lake City Council contains a single agenda item. The council will address a motion regarding an interim city manager contract.

• Motion regarding an interim city manager contract

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding the 2024 Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from meetings held on June 6 and June 13, 2024.

• Continued public hearing for the 2024 Unified Development Code
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 6, 2024, and June 13, 2024

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting. This session is a continuation of discussions regarding the development code update.

• Development Code Update Study Session

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will review three applications for land use permits. These include a day spa permit, a 17-lot subdivision on Peninsula Drive, and a 101-lot planned development on Nelson Road.

• Ivy Street Day Spa Conditional Use Permit application
• 17-lot Jenisis Major Subdivision on Peninsula Dr.
• Nelson Road Planned Development District for 101 residential lots

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting agenda for the Moses Lake City Council. The only scheduled item is an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Evaluation of qualifications for a public employment applicant in executive session

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review the adoption of Wastewater System Plan Resolution 3984 and a Ground Works lease extension. The agenda also includes a joint workshop with the Planning Commission regarding the Unified Development Code. Additionally, the council will continue a public hearing on the Development Code Ordinance Summary.

• Adoption of Wastewater System Plan Resolution 3984
• Approval of Ground Works Lease Extension
• Joint workshop regarding Unified Development Code MLMC Title 15
• Continuation of public hearing for Development Code Ordinance Summary
• $281,330.94 payment to DW Excavating Inc for Division Lift Station

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a special meeting on June 21, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session to evaluate a public employment applicant and a motion regarding an interim city manager contract.

• Executive session to evaluate qualifications of a public employment applicant
• Motion regarding an interim city manager contract

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda consists of a continued study session regarding the development code update, following sessions held on June 6, 11, and 13.

• Development Code Update Study Session

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council issued a notice regarding a potential quorum during the Airshow/VIP Elected Official’s Reception. No city business will be conducted during this event.

• Potential council quorum at Grant County International Airport

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding the 2024 Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting.

• Continued public hearing for the 2024 Unified Development Code
• Approval of minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The session continues the ongoing review of the city's Development Code Update. The agenda includes detailed tables for residential and non-residential land uses by zone.

• Continuation of Development Code Update from June 6 and June 11 sessions
• Review of residential land use permissions by zone (Table 15.405.060)
• Review of non-residential land use permissions by zone (Table 15.405.070)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates from the museum, recreation, and parks departments. The Director's report includes a review of Spring Fest and updates on fireworks and park grant applications.

• Longview and Sun Terrace Park Grant Applications update
• Spring Fest review
• Fireworks update
• Committee reports for Creative District, Arts, and Code Development/Design Standards

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will introduce new Commissioner Karen Liebrecht and appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair. Fire Chief Bastian and Police Chief Sands will also provide updates on recruitment and staffing.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Karen Liebrecht
• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Fire Department recruiting and staffing updates
• Police Department recruiting and staffing updates
• Discussion regarding an Interim Deputy Chief position

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Unified Development Code, which aims to consolidate several municipal code titles into a new Title 15. The Council may choose to adopt the code, approve it with revisions, or continue the hearing to June 25. Additionally, the Council will consider the adoption of the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

• Unified Development Code public hearing
• 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program Resolution 3983 adoption
• 2024 Ice Arena Chiller Plant Project Award
• ERP Financial Software Agreement
• Ground Works Lease Extension

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission is continuing a public hearing regarding the adoption of a new Unified Development Code. This update aims to comply with the State Growth Management Act and accommodate projected community growth by allowing more housing types and densities. The commission will review testimony before making a recommendation to the City Council.

• Continued public hearing on the adoption of a new Unified Development Code
• Proposed repeal of Titles 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 to be replaced by new Title 15
• New provisions for land division, zoning districts, and environmental regulations
• Review of standards for special uses including daycare, RV parks, and marijuana businesses

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will discuss proposed lot line changes and a “Through the Fence” agreement. The agenda also includes budget reports and SCIP updates.

• Proposed lot line changes
• “Through the Fence” agreement
• Budget report
• SCIP update
• April, May, and June inspection/tie-down reports

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint special meeting to discuss the Development Code Update. The agenda focuses on reviewing the final draft code dated May 31, 2024.

• Review of Administration and Land Use Decisions
• Land Division and Zoning/Overlay Districts
• Environmental Regulations and Special Use Standards
• Comp-Project Design Standards

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and hold public hearings on the 2024 Unified Development Code. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and virtual access options.

• 6 Year Transportation Improvement Plan discussion
• Public hearing on 2024 Unified Development Code
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the Development Code Update, followed by a regular meeting. The council will consider adopting a 2024 Fee Schedule Amendment (Resolution 3982) and approve a consent agenda that includes $2,119,214.98 in claims and payroll, a Tyler Technology software agreement, and acceptance of the Northshore Lift Station project and Laguna Park Short Plat improvements. Proclamations will recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Memorial Day, and the council will hear a presentation on the Wastewater System Plan.

• 2024 Fee Schedule Amendment (Resolution 3982)
• Claims and payroll totaling $2,119,214.98
• Tyler Technology software agreement
• Acceptance of Northshore Lift Station Project (GC2021-035)
• Letter of support for Columbia Basin Rail Line Rehabilitation Project

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two shoreline substantial development permit applications, discuss the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan, and review Comprehensive Plan amendments from the 2023 and 2024 dockets. The meeting includes standard agenda approval and minutes review.

• Public hearing: PLN2024-0022 SSDP - Janke Shoreline Stabilization
• Public hearing: PLN2024-0025 SSDP - Boss Dock and Boat Lift
• Discussion: 6 Year Transportation Improvement Plan
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Amendments, 2023 Docket
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Amendments, 2024 Docket

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will consider allocating $1 million in ARPA funds to the Grant County Animal Outreach for design and construction of a new animal shelter, and will review the 2024 budget amendment and a tax increment financing ordinance for Desert Pointe. The meeting also includes presentations, proclamations, and routine consent agenda items.

• Allocate $1,000,000 in ARPA funds to Grant County Animal Outreach for new shelter design and construction
• 2024 Budget Amendment Ordinance 3047
• Tax Increment Financing – Desert Pointe Ordinance 3048
• 1st Quarter Financial Report: revenues at 23.6% of budget, expenditures at 21.2%
• Consent agenda includes biosolids land application project, industrial waste permit, water main easements, and Larson Playfield irrigation conversion

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two agenda items: reviewing invoices related to Spring Fest and receiving information about Datafy. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Spring Fest invoices review
• Datafy information discussion

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing inspection reports, and discussing old and new business items. Key topics include setting up city emails, the budget report, "through the fence" agreements, meeting dates, tie-down reports, and public displays at the airport. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Budget report
• "Through the fence" agreements
• Tie-down reports
• Public displays at airport
• Setting up city emails

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates from museum, recreation, and parks staff, and to hear the director's report on the Ice Arena chiller plant bid, Longview/Sun Terrace Park grant applications, Power Pointe Park shelter, and Spring Fest. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive committee reports.

• Ice Arena Chiller Plant Bid
• Longview/Sun Terrace Park Grant Applications
• Power Pointe Park Shelter
• Spring Fest Update
• Creative District, Arts Committee, Code Development/Design Standards Committee reports

City Council Meetings

This is a notice that a quorum of Moses Lake City Council members may attend the Kiwanis Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on May 7, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. The agenda states no city business will be conducted at this event. It is purely a procedural notice, not a meeting with decisions or discussions.

• Potential quorum at Kiwanis Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
• Location: Pillar Rock Grill, 1373 Rd F.2 NE, Moses Lake
• Time: Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 a.m.
• No city business will be conducted

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss a code workshop on Chapter 15.60 Special Use Standards and a collective overview of the Unified Development Code. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and comments from commission and staff.

• Code workshop on Chapter 15.60 Special Use Standards
• Collective overview of Unified Development Code
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review and consider approval of a WSDOT Sandy Williams Communities Program Grant for design and construction of a shared use path on SR 17 from Patton Blvd to Grape Drive. The council will also consider a resolution to allow building on unplatted land (Thompson Resolution 3979) and approve routine consent agenda items including sewer extension acceptance, a well remediation project award, and fee waivers.

• Accept WSDOT Sandy Williams Communities Program Grant for shared use path on SR 17 (deferred from April 9)
• Build on Unplatted – Thompson Resolution 3979
• Accept Pheasant St. Sewer Extension Resolution 3977
• Award Well 17 Clay Remediation Project (GC2023-166)
• Farmer's Market Fee Waivers

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a code workshop on Chapters 15.70 (Community and Project Design) and 15.420 (Non-Residential Mixed Use and Live Work). They will also review the upcoming meeting calendar. No final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural and workshop-oriented.

• Code workshop on Chapter 15.70 Community and Project Design
• Code workshop on Chapter 15.420 Non-Residential Mixed Use and Live Work
• Review of upcoming Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting

City Council Meetings

This is a notice of a potential quorum, not a regular business meeting. Council members may attend a reception for the Japan Consul General in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 401 S Balsam St., Moses Lake, on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. No city business will be conducted.

• Potential quorum at reception for Japan Consul General
• Location: Council Chambers, Civic Center, 401 S Balsam St.
• No city business will be conducted

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting on April 13, 2024, primarily for a Projects Planning Workshop. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, workshop, and adjournment, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Special meeting at Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam
• Projects Planning Workshop
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for April 23, 2024

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on several projects, including the Ice Arena Chiller Project and the Longview/Sun Terrace Park Plan Preferred Alternate, and to decide on board meeting scheduling. The agenda is largely informational, with reports from museum, recreation, and parks staff, plus committee updates.

• Ice Arena Chiller Project update
• Longview/Sun Terrace Park Plan Preferred Alternate Open House update
• Board meeting scheduling update/decision
• Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee reports
• Museum, recreation, and parks updates

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is meeting to consider adopting Ordinance 3046, which would amend downtown parking regulations, and to review a cost-of-service rate study for water and wastewater. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes, claims and payroll totaling $1,121,550.52, and several agreements and grants. No old business is scheduled.

• Downtown Parking Regulations Ordinance 3046
• Cost of Service Rate Study – Water and Wastewater
• Claims and payroll totaling $1,121,550.52
• Accept WSDOT Sandy Williams Communities Program Grant
• SR-17/Stratford Rd Pedestrian Project Consultant

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a code workshop to discuss several development-related topics: critical areas, subdivisions, SEPA, the Airport Overlay District, and signs. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Code workshop on Critical Areas
• Code workshop on Subdivisions
• Code workshop on SEPA
• Code workshop on Airport Overlay District
• Code workshop on Signs

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, visitor comments, approval of March minutes, and the April inspection report. Under old business, they will discuss setting up city emails. New business items include the budget report, "through the fence" agreements, meeting dates, and tie-down reports.

• April inspection report
• Setting up city emails
• Budget report
• "Through the fence" agreements
• Tie-down reports

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on downtown parking regulations, then a regular meeting to consider adopting an ordinance amending food truck regulations and a resolution adopting a Limited English Proficiency Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of $1,790,852.60 in claims and payroll, plus several contracts and agreements. A presentation on the Travel Demand Model is also scheduled.

• Approve $1,790,852.60 in claims and payroll, including $1,136,076.01 in checks
• Consider adoption of Food Truck Regulations Amendment Ordinance
• Consider adoption of Limited English Proficiency Plan Resolution
• Master Services Agreement for Pallet Shelter Purchase
• Verizon Cell on Wheels Lease

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 7, then discuss two business items: a WSDOT I-90 and Hansen Wetland Reduction matter, and a code workshop. The meeting is open to the public, with a virtual option available.

• WSDOT I-90 and Hansen Wetland Reduction discussion
• Code Workshop discussion
• Approval of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Creative District, museum exhibits, ice rink, and parks. They will also review grant applications for the Arena Chiller Retrofit and Larson Playfields Renovation, and a kiosk design recommendation from the Trails Planning Team.

• ARPA Funds Application for Arena Chiller Retrofit
• COAF Grant Application for Larson Playfields Renovation
• Trails Planning Team Kiosk Design Recommendation
• Museum Update: New History Exhibits
• Ice Rink Report

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 12, 2024, to consider several items, including the adoption of Ordinance 3044 amending food truck regulations, approval of Resolution 3974 declaring airport property as surplus, and a contract for emergency housing for homeless individuals. The meeting will also include a study session on bond funding for capital projects.

• Ordinance 3044 amending food truck regulations (second reading)
• Resolution 3975 declaring Airport Property Surplus
• Ordinance 3044 amending food truck regulations
• Gambling license renewals
• Contract for emergency housing for homeless individuals

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Uniform Development Code Update, specifically focusing on SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) and Critical Areas Review. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of SEPA & Critical Areas Review as part of the Uniform Development Code Update
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2024 meeting

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, an inspection report, and a budget report. They will also discuss several new items: a volunteer handbook, surplusing airport parcels, commercial lease rates, and upgrades to PAPI lights. Old business includes the Gary Morgan lease and camera replacement.

• Surplusing airport parcels
• Commercial lease rate discussion
• Upgrades to PAPI lights
• Gary Morgan lease (old business)
• Camera replacement (old business)

City Council Meetings

The agenda contains notice of a potential quorum for the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns Meeting at the Civic Center. No city business will be conducted during this time.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on food truck code amendments and a regular meeting covering routine consent agenda items, proclamations, and two multi-family tax exemption requests. The most consequential item is a request for consensus to change the city's financial reporting from GAAP to a cash basis, which staff says would reduce audit and software costs significantly.

• Change in accounting basis from GAAP to cash basis (City Manager's Report)
• Multi-Family Tax Exemption for Prattville Duplexes
• Multi-Family Tax Exemption for Aspen Townhomes
• Award Seal Coat Project 2024
• Water Regulations Ordinance 3043 and Fee Schedule Resolution 3973

Civil Service Commission

The Moses Lake Civil Service Commission will review prior meeting minutes and hear from Fire Chief Bastian and Police Chief Sands. They will discuss a request to eliminate the requirement for external oral board panelists for entry-level positions and receive updates on staffing changes and recruiting.

• Request to eliminate external oral board panelists for entry-level positions
• Staffing changes and recruiting update from Fire and Police Chiefs

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will review updates from the Museum, Recreation, and Parks departments. The Director's report includes discussions on a concessions recommendation and grant applications for an arena chiller retrofit and Larson Playfields renovation.

• Concessions RFQ-Recommendation
• ARPA Funds Application for Arena Chiller Retrofit
• COAF Grant Application for Larson Playfields Renovation
• Museum, Recreation, and Parks updates

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review the 2023 year-end financial results, which showed revenues at 95.4% of the budget. The Council will also consider the adoption of a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

• Review of 2023 year-end financial report
• Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Resolution 3971)
• Award for Division Lift Station Upgrade
• Award for Crack Seal Project
• Award for Reservoir 6 Painting Project

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a development code review focused on land use decisions and to review design standard project options. The agenda includes approval of minutes and standard procedural items, with the main business being these two review items.

• Development Code Review (Land Use Decisions)
• Review Design Standard Project Options

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. on February 6, 2024, for a water study session. The agenda contains only the call to order, the study session, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Water study session

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet on February 1, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including replacing a defective camera, switching insurance carriers, and requiring commissioners to set up city email accounts. The agenda also includes a budget report, leaseholder response, and old business items like airport insurance and leasing city-owned buildings.

• Camera replacement: Axis M5525-E camera and mounting hardware, total $1,276.95, using 2024 airport budget
• Insurance carrier switch to Basin Pacific Insurance, with rate increase from about $2,300 to $3,555 per year, pending Council approval on Feb 13
• Commissioners required to set up city email accounts by March 6, 2024, for Public Records Act compliance
• Budget report for December 2023 shows total revenues of $41,000 and expenditures of $106,852.43
• Long-term lease rate revenue for 2024: $69,834.00

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two land-use items. One is a request to allow the northern portion of a parcel at APN 110065005 to use the less restrictive C2 General Commercial zone instead of R2 residential. The other is a preliminary major subdivision application for 175 lots on a 47.27-acre property near Hansen and Frontage Rd.

• PLN2023-0082: Split zoning request for APN 110065005 to allow north portion to use C2 General Commercial zone
• PLN2023-0068: Sand Hill Place preliminary major subdivision for 175 lots on 47.27 acres
• Subdivision phases: 80, 34, 29, and 31 single-family residential lots, plus one 8.55-acre future development lot
• Lot sizes range from 7,000 to 12,822 square feet for residential lots
• Public comment requires contacting Planning Dept by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on a violent crime update from the police chief, followed by a regular meeting. The main actions are approving a consent agenda that includes a $5.47 million disbursement report and a contract amendment for the wastewater comprehensive plan, and considering a resolution to apply for a WaterSMART grant. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen communications.

• WaterSMART Grant Resolution 3970 for potential federal water efficiency funding
• Approval of claims and payroll totaling $5,468,282.55
• Wastewater Comprehensive Plan Consultant Amendment 7
• Sand Dunes Wastewater Treatment Plant Biofuser Rebuild Project formal acceptance
• Violent crime update from Police Chief Dave Sands during study session

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is meeting to continue its ongoing review of the city's zoning map and development code. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items, with the main business being the zoning mapping exercise and development code review.

• New Zoning Mapping Exercise
• Continuation of Development Code Review
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on the ice arena chiller, the Walkable Parks Policy, and a concessions request for qualifications (RFQ). They will also hear reports from the museum, recreation, and parks superintendents, including the LRC annual report.

• Ice Arena Chiller Update
• Walkable Parks Policy Update
• Concessions RFQ
• LRC Annual Report
• Creative District, Arts Committee, Code Development/Design Standards Committee reports

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2024, including ceremonial oaths for newly elected members, selection of mayor and deputy mayor, and committee assignments. The council will consider a Tax Increment Financing strategy memo for the proposed Desert Point mixed-use development and a new Walkable Parks Policy. The consent agenda includes routine items such as contract amendments, project awards, and property improvement deferrals.

• Tax Increment Financing Strategy Memo for Desert Point development
• Walkable Parks Policy approval
• Aspect Contract Amendment 23 – Well 20 Source Approval
• 2024 Biosolids Project Award
• Covenant and Deferral of Improvements to Ramm Rd., Alex Short Plat, and Ivan Short Plat

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will review the January inspection report and December meeting minutes. The commission will also discuss the budget report and the lease of a city-owned building.

• Budget report review
• Lease of the city owned building