Moses Lake public meetings in 2025

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review the approval of a utility and access easement for the Maple Ridge Large Lot Segregation. This action is intended to ensure the 42.24-acre project has necessary infrastructure connectivity and public services.

• Approval of Maple Ridge Utility and Access Easement for 42.24 acre lot segregation (PLN2025-0100)
• Approval of Council Meeting Minutes from June to August 2025

The council voted 5 – 0 to accept the Maple Ridge utility and access easement, allowing processing of the 42.4‑acre large lot (parcel 110478037) pending City Attorney approval. The council also voted 5 – 0 to adopt the meeting minutes covering June to August 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 12:14 p.m.

• Accepted Maple Ridge utility and access easement (5 – 0)
• Adopted June‑August 2025 council minutes (5 – 0)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a preliminary major subdivision proposal identified as PLN2025-0073 for the Maple Ridge Division 2. The proposal involves the creation of 68 residential lots. Interested citizens must contact the Planning Department by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting to speak.

• PLN2025-0073 – Preliminary Major Subdivision for Maple Ridge Division 2, 68 residential lots

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet on December 17, 2025 at noon. Commissioners will vote to elect the 2026 Airport Commission officials. They will also set dates and times for future commission meetings. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Elect 2026 Airport Commission officials
• Schedule future Airport Commission meeting dates and times

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission unanimously approved the November meeting minutes. Commissioners elected Darrin Jackson as 2026 Chair, Rod Richeson as 2026 Vice‑Chair, and Finley Grant as 2026 Secretary. The commission also voted to keep the January 7, 2026 meeting at 12:00 p.m. and to schedule the remaining 2026 meetings, with the possibility of moving future meetings to 6:00 p.m. A prior motion to shift meeting times to the evening was withdrawn.

• Accepted November minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Darrin Jackson as 2026 Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended Rod Richeson as 2026 Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended Finley Grant as 2026 Secretary (unanimous)
• Kept Jan 7, 2026 meeting at 12:00 p.m. and scheduled remaining 2026 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will review two workshop dockets: a code amendment and a comprehensive plan amendment, both presented by Pate. The commission will also consider staff updates, including the 2026 Planning Commission calendar, and approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting.

• Workshop – Code Amendment Docket (Pate)
• Workshop – Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket (Pate)
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting
• Staff presentation of 2026 Planning Commission calendar

The Moses Lake Planning Commission met on December 11, 2025 for a public workshop reviewing the 2025 Unified Development Code amendments in docket groupings 2‑4. Staff recommended the commission review, deliberate, and recommend the proposed amendments to the City Council. No votes, approvals, or formal decisions were recorded at this meeting. The next commission meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Unified Development Code to allow drive‑through facilities in various zones. It will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a shallow‑well irrigation ordinance, a camping and shopping‑cart amendment, a 2026 water and sewer fee schedule, and extra‑territorial agreements for Moses Point and Paradise Pointe. Routine items on the consent agenda such as water‑main easements, a grant for the SR‑17/Yonezawa intersection, and contract extensions will be adopted by a single motion.

• MLMC 15.405 & 15.715 Amendment (Ordinance 3087) to allow drive‑through facilities – public hearing
• Limited Use Shallow Wells for Irrigation Ordinance 3079
• Camping & Shopping Cart Amendment Ordinance 3090
• 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution 4028 (water & sewer rates)
• Extra‑Territorial Agreements for Moses Point and Paradise Pointe

The council approved several ordinances, including drive‑through standards (Ordinance 3087), shallow‑well irrigation (Ordinance 3079), and camping & shopping cart rules (Ordinance 3090). It also adopted the 2026 water and sewer fee schedule (Resolution 4028) and approved extra‑territorial agreements for Moses Point and Paradise Pointe. Pay‑scale changes for the finance director and building official were adopted, and fire‑service mitigation fees (Ordinance 3085) were approved.

• Adopt Ordinance 3087 (drive‑through amendment) – motion carried 7‑0
• Adopt Ordinance 3079 (limited use shallow wells) – motion carried 7‑0
• Adopt Ordinance 3090 (camping & shopping cart amendment) – motion carried 7‑0
• Approve Moses Point Extra Territorial Agreement – motion carried 6‑0 (Fancher recused)
• Approve Paradise Pointe Extra Territorial Agreement – motion carried 7‑0
• Adopt 2026 Fee Schedule Resolution 4028 (water & sewer rates) – motion carried 7‑0
• Adopt Pay‑scale changes for Finance Director (Grade 26) and Building Official (Grade 23) – motion carried 7‑0
• Adopt Fire Services Mitigation Fees Ordinance 3085 – motion carried 6‑1 (Lombardi opposed)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet to elect commission positions for 2025. The body will also review a budget report and establish future meeting dates.

• Election of 2025 Commission positions
• Budget report
• December inspection and November tie-down report
• Determination of Airport Commission meeting dates

Only two commission members were present, so a quorum was not reached. The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 p.m. No actions were taken. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026.

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a final public hearing on Ordinance 3080 to adopt the 2026 budget. The budget totals $125.55 million in expenditures, with a $39.56 million General Fund operating budget. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering routine items such as payroll claims, a water reservoir painting project, planned‑development district amendments (Ordinances 3083 and 3084), and the Independence Day fireworks contract. Additional items for discussion are the 2025 Code Amendments Group 1 Ordinance 3082, a 2025 budget amendment (Ordinance 3081), the proposed sale of the airport fuel system, and an addendum for ice‑rink heat‑exchanger repair.

• Adopt Ordinance 3080 – 2026 Budget ($125.55 million total, $39.56 million General Fund)
• Consent agenda: claims/payroll; Water Reservoir 5 painting; Maple Ridge PD District Amendments Ordinance 3083; Lakemont PD District Amendments Ordinance 3084; Independence Day fireworks contract
• Review and consider adoption of Ordinance 3082 – 2025 Code Amendments Group 1
• Review and consider adoption of Ordinance 3081 – 2025 Budget Amendment
• Discuss Airport Fuel System Sale and Ice Rink Heat Exchanger Repair addendum

The council approved the 2025 budget amendment, increasing the budget by $222,000. It also authorized the sale of the airport fuel system for $75,000 and a three‑month ice‑arena chiller rental costing $107,000. Additional actions included adopting code amendments and a consent agenda covering several projects.

• Adopted Budget Amendment Ordinance 3081, 7–0
• Adopted Budget Ordinance 3080, 6–1 (Lombardi opposed)
• Approved consent agenda items (Reservoir 5 painting, Maple Ridge PD amendment, Lakemont PD amendment, 4th of July fireworks contract), 6–0 (Fancher recused)
• Adopted Code Amendments Group 1, Ordinance 3082, 7–0
• Authorized airport fuel system sale for $75,000, 7–0
• Authorized three‑month ice‑arena chiller unit rental for $107,000, 7–0

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission is holding a public workshop to review proposed amendments to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The body will deliberate on land use changes and updated utility policies before making recommendations to the City Council.

• Proposed zoning change from Gateway Commercial (C-2) to Light Industrial for parcels 110014000, 110819001, 110819010, 110819012, 110819011, and 110015000
• Proposed policy requiring city water system connection for all new development within city limits and short plats/subdivisions in the UGA
• Proposed policy requiring city wastewater system connection for new development in city limits and UGA (unless density is less than one unit per acre)
• Proposed text amendments to reference the 2024 Comprehensive Wastewater Plan and 2022/2025 Comprehensive Water System Plan
• Proposed water policy to explore water reuse, irrigation rights, and limits on potable water for irrigation

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation on the city’s water legislation strategy and a review of its water supply needs. The discussion includes requests for state partnership and funding to secure new shallow water rights, obtain a municipal water contract, and replace an urgent sewer line. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation of Water Legislation Strategy (pg 2)
• Review of Moses Lake Water Supply Needs, including request for 5,000 acre‑feet of new shallow water rights (pg 5)
• Request for $2.3 million state partnership to replace urgent sewer line
• Application for 5,200 acre‑foot municipal & industrial water contract with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
• Request to amend state law to allow irrigation water from Moses Lake to be delivered through the municipal system

The council met in a special session to hear a lobbyist presentation on 2026 water‑related priorities and policy statements. Staff also reviewed a draft white paper on the city’s deep basalt aquifer, groundwater replacement, and long‑term water‑rights solutions. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates on museum, recreation, and parks operations. Discussions include specific facility projects and reports from the Creative District and Arts committees.

• Public comment on lights at Basin Homes Dog Park
• Director's report on pickleball and RC Track/Pump Track
• Update on water conservation projects for medians and planter strips
• Status of pool heaters
• Status of ice rink scoreboards

The advisory board approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members agreed to add a conversion of the RC Track to a pump track to the Open Space Plan. The board also unanimously recommended that the pickleball group and Parks Maintenance coordinate painting additional pickleball lines on McCosh Tennis Courts in Spring 2026.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to add RC Track conversion to pump track to Open Space Plan
• Set scoreboard placement for ice rink (to be moved after season)
• Recommended pickleball group and Parks Maintenance coordinate painting additional lines on McCosh Courts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council held a special meeting to hear a joint workshop with Grant County Public Utility District Commissioners, covering power infrastructure updates and city legislative priorities. The council also continued discussion of water utility rates. No formal actions were listed on the agenda.

• Joint workshop with Grant County Public Utility District Commissioners – updates on power infrastructure and city legislative priorities
• Continued discussion of water utility rates

The council concurred with staff recommendations to adopt a 2.7% CPI increase for all water rate tiers on the 2026 fee schedule, to align the duplex fixed meter charge with the single‑family charge, and to eliminate the excess use charge for residential and irrigation customers. The rate increase is slated for adoption at the regular council meeting on December 9, 2025. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved 2.7% CPI water rate increase for 2026 fee schedule (to be adopted Dec 9)
• Approved reduction of duplex fixed meter charge to match single‑family charge
• Approved elimination of excess use charge for residential and irrigation customers

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The request is to allow multifamily development in C2 Zoning for the Central Drive Apartments project.

• PLN2025-0045 Central Drive Apartments CUP: Conditional Use Permit for multifamily development in C2 Zoning

City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct the first public hearing for a proposed 2026 preliminary expenditure budget of roughly $125.5 million. Members will also consider adopting Resolution 4027 to certify the 2026 property tax levy.

• 2026 Budget Ordinance: First public hearing for $125.5 million preliminary expenditure budget
• Resolution 4027: Proposed property tax levy of $10,457,822.70
• Ordinance 3079: Limited Use Shallow Wells for Irrigation
• IAFF and AFSCME labor memorandums of agreement
• Bilingual Compensation Policy

The council voted 6‑1 to adopt Property Tax Resolution 4027 without the 1% levy increase. It also approved the consent agenda (7‑0), accepted the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s $200,000 recommendation (7‑0), and authorized several labor and compensation agreements, including the IAFF and AFSCME MOAs (both 7‑0) and a bilingual compensation policy MOA (6‑1). The meeting agenda was approved unanimously (7‑0).

• Adopt Property Tax Resolution 4027 without 1% increase (6‑1)
• Approve Consent Agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Accept Lodging Tax Advisory Committee $200,000 recommendation (7‑0)
• Authorize IAFF Labor Memorandum of Agreement (7‑0)
• Authorize AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement (7‑0)
• Authorize Bilingual Compensation Policy MOA (6‑1)
• Approve meeting agenda as presented (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council held a study session to review the 2026 draft budget presented by Finance Director Madeline Prentice. The agenda covered budget details for finance, legal, general services, library, rainy‑day fund, firemen’s relief & pension, local borrowing and GO bonds, ARPA recovery, opioid abatement, transportation benefit district, unemployment compensation, risk management and sanitation. No motion was required; the session was for information only.

• Finance: Proposed revenue $1,350,280 and expenses $1,894,174, a 12.3% decrease from 2025
• Library: One‑year lease renewal offered at $5.00 per square foot
• Rainy Day Fund: $500,000 transferred in 2025 and a proposed additional $250,000 transfer in 2026
• GO Bonds & LOCAL Borrowing: Revenue $1,452,664 with final payment on a General Obligation bond scheduled for 2026
• ARPA funds: $1,495,557 slated for 2026 expenditures, including $500,000 for GC Animal Outreach and $438,678 for police wages

The council approved a one‑year extension of the North Central Regional Library use agreement, keeping the existing square footage and reimbursement rate and adding five staff‑proposed changes. The council also requested continued discussions in 2026 about the actual costs to residents from the building assessment. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved one‑year extension of library use agreement, maintaining prior square footage and reimbursement rate
• Requested continued discussions in 2026 on resident cost impacts of the building assessment

Municipal Airport Commission

The commission will review the airport’s budget report and consider several operational items. They will discuss a contractor’s striping work, the timing of the airport cleanup, scheduling a sweep for painting, and irrigation of the parking‑lot grass. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Budget report
• Contractor striping
• Reschedule airport cleanup
• Set date to sweep for painting
• Talk about irrigation on parking grass

The commission excused Darrin Jackson from the meeting and unanimously accepted both the October minutes and the budget report. Columbia Basin Striping postponed the taxiway striping to November 14, 2025. The commission set the next airport clean‑up day for March 21, 2026 and approved an additional ground spray for weeds. The commission assigned Finley Grant to obtain written water‑rights confirmation and arranged for increased police patrols at the airport.

• Excused Darrin Jackson from the meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted budget report as presented (unanimous)
• Postponed taxiway striping to Nov 14, 2025 (weather delay)
• Scheduled airport clean‑up day for March 21, 2026
• Approved additional ground spray for airport weeds
• Tasked Finley Grant to obtain written water‑rights confirmation
• Moses Lake Police Department to increase airport patrols

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review funding allocations. The meeting agenda lists no specific agenda items beyond the review and adjournment.

• Review of funding allocations
• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to review Code Amendment Docket Grouping No. 3, covering Dockets 21‑27, 29, 31, and 33. It will also consider Code Amendment Docket Grouping No. 4, which includes Dockets 28, 32, and 34‑51, as new business. Additionally, the commission will discuss a limited amendment to the Shoreline Master Program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of Code Amendment Docket Grouping 3 (Dockets 21‑27, 29, 31, 33) – old business workshop
• Review of Code Amendment Docket Grouping 4 (Dockets 28, 32, 34‑51) – new business workshop
• Discussion of Shoreline Master Program Amendment (Limited)
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025
• Public comments and staff questions

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider updates to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Docket, including water and sewer policies. The body will also review a proposal to change land use and zoning at the intersection of State Route 17 and E Broadway Ave to support industrial use.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Docket amendments
• Proposed zoning change from C2-General Commercial to Light Industrial at SR-17 and E Broadway Ave
• Proposed land use change from Gateway to Industrial at SR-17 and E Broadway Ave
• Intent to annex WA Dept of Natural Resources land
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funding recommendations

The council approved the Comprehensive Plan amendment and a 20‑acre Department of Natural Resources land annexation for medium‑density residential use. It also adopted the original 50‑foot water reservoir option for 4,500 units and the School Resource Officer interlocal agreement. The meeting agenda and consent agenda were approved, and staff were asked to revise lodging‑tax funding recommendations.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (minus item d) (7‑0)
• Approved MLSD School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement (7‑0)
• Approved original 50‑foot water reservoir option for 4,500 units (6‑1)
• Approved annexation of 20‑acre DNR parcel as medium‑density residential (7‑0)
• Approved 30‑minute meeting extension (7‑0)
• Requested revised Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funding recommendations (no vote recorded)

City Council Meetings

The council will open with remarks from Mayor Swartz, then conduct a round‑table covering finance (budget), parks, recreation and cultural services, public safety (police and fire), public works (water and transportation), community development (land use) and citizen engagement. The meeting will close with additional remarks from the mayor before adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council held a study session to discuss two agenda items. Council members heard a joint workshop with the Moses Lake School Board covering an interlocal agreement, water issues, school‑police partnerships, and a CB Tech/Fire Department partnership. They also reviewed the Grant County 5‑Year Homelessness Draft Plan presented by Housing and Grants Manager Liz Murillo and noted the public comment period ending November 5, 2025. No motion was required for either item.

• Joint Workshop with Moses Lake School Board – topics: interlocal agreement, water tiered rates and well drilling, school/police partnerships, CB Tech/Fire Department partnership
• Review of Grant County 5‑Year Homelessness Draft Plan presented by Liz Murillo, with comments accepted until Nov 5, 2025
• No motion necessary; items are for information only

The council held a joint workshop with the Moses Lake School Board to discuss the Interlocal Agreement for shared facilities, water issues, school‑police partnerships, and CB Tech programs. The Housing and Grants Manager presented the Grant County 5‑Year Homelessness Draft Plan, and council members suggested changes to be incorporated before the plan goes to the County Commissioners. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on four planning items. The items include a Lakemont Planned Development District amendment, a conditional use permit for Central Drive Apartments, a 48‑lot major subdivision at Jones Estates, and a Maple Ridge Planned Development District amendment changing from multi‑family to single‑family residential. Participants must contact the Planning Department by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting to speak.

• PLN2025-0041 Lakemont PDD Amendment – amendment to an approved Planned Development District
• PLN2025-0045 Central Drive Apartments CUP – conditional use permit for multifamily development in C2 zoning
• PLN2025-0048 Jones Estates Major Subdivision – 48‑lot major subdivision
• PLN2025-0073 Maple Ridge PDD Amendment – amendment from multi‑family to single‑family residential

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a study session to review a water rate study by FCS Group and a draft budget for 2026. The session includes discussions on water utility costs and budget workshops for various city departments.

• Water Rate Study presentation by FCS Group
• Proposed discontinuation of the 'excess use charge (EUC)' effective 1/1/2026
• 2025-2030 Water Capital Plan totaling $50.1 million
• 2026 Draft Budget workshops for Fire, Ambulance, Engineering, and Street Maintenance
• Budget workshops for Stormwater, Water, Wastewater, Airport, and Facilities maintenance

The council voted to wait on providing final direction for the water utility rate study until customers can review the rate calculator and the consultant supplies impact scenarios. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Deferred final direction on water utility rate study (no vote recorded)

City Council Meetings

The agenda notes that a quorum of council members may be present at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at 3953 Airway Dr. NE, Moses Lake, WA. Because a quorum is possible, no city business will be conducted at this council meeting.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission is reviewing and recommending amendments to the Moses Lake Unified Development Code. The body will hold a public hearing on Grouping 1 amendments and discuss other code amendment dockets.

• Public hearing on Docket No. 3, 11, 15, and 30
• Proposed allowance of 95% compacted gravel for mini storage parking in Industrial Zones (L-I and H-I)
• Proposed drive-through allowances and vehicle stacking standards for restaurants, banks, and pharmacies
• Proposed addition of Auto Repair and Auto Bodyshop to the land use table
• Proposed new Flight Zones compatibility and density standards for Airport Overlay Districts

The commission approved the September 9 and September 25 meeting minutes with all present commissioners voting in favor. It then approved four Group One code amendments—gravel compaction, drive‑through standards, auto‑repair shop uses, and airport overlay compatibility—and recommended them to the City Council. The commission also agreed to several specific changes, including increasing off‑premise sign distance to 500 ft, adding a temporary‑use exception for cargo containers, setting minimum pedestrian pathway widths for private roads, adding an infill development exemption, and adopting a five‑acre exempt segregation rule. Finally, commissioners were assigned a homework task to review proposed Shoreline Master Program amendments.

• Approved September 9 and September 25 meeting minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Approved Group One code amendments and recommended City Council adoption
• Agreed to increase off‑premise sign distance to 500 ft
• Agreed to add a temporary‑use exception for cargo containers
• Agreed on minimum pedestrian pathway widths and separation methods for private roads
• Agreed to add an infill development exemption consistent with subdivision language
• Agreed to adopt five‑acre exempt segregation rules for parcels
• Assigned homework to review Shoreline Master Program amendment proposals

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its January 23 and February 10, 2025 meetings. It will consider funding allocations for the lodging tax program. The committee will discuss options for a 15% future capital carve-out.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025
• Funding allocations for lodging tax
• Discussion of 15% future capital carve-out options

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review multiple transportation initiatives such as Lake Crossing, Mae Valley Infrastructure, and Hansen Interchange. The agenda also includes discussion of long‑term water sustainability, planning partnerships with the county, shrub steppe land use, power generation efforts, and an update on the county landfill. Additional topics may cover public safety updates if time permits.

• Lake Crossing (transportation)
• Mae Valley Infrastructure (transportation)
• Hansen Interchange (transportation)
• Sustainable Sources for the Long-Term (water)
• County Landfill update

The Moses Lake City Council met on October 15, 2025 at 10:01 a.m. in Ephrata. Council members, county commissioners, and staff discussed a new lake crossing, Mae Valley infrastructure, the Hansen Interchange, Hiawatha Road, long‑term water sources, forming a county water utility, countywide planning, shrub‑steppe industry balance, power sources, the county landfill, a Council of Governments, new jail construction, and emergency‑management coordination. The meeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will adopt a Consent Agenda that includes routine items such as claims and payroll payments totaling $1,812,442.23, a comprehensive‑plan consultant contract, an intent to annex land from the Washington Department of Natural Resources, an intergovernmental equipment transfer, and a multi‑year snow‑plow contract. The council will also discuss a Budget Workshop presented by Finance Director Madeline Prentice and a Sustainable Water Sources Strategy presented by Assistant Public Works Director Leigh Ramsey. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Consent Agenda – Claims and Payroll payments: checks $1,034,560.68, payroll $5,621.85, electronic $772,259.70 (total $1,812,442.23)
• Consent Agenda – Comprehensive Plan Consultant contract
• Consent Agenda – Intent to annex Washington Department of Natural Resources land
• Consent Agenda – Multi‑year Snow Plow Contract
• Budget Workshop #2 – presentation by Finance Director Madeline Prentice

The council voted 7‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then voted 7‑0 to approve the consent agenda, which includes electronic transfers totaling $1,812,442.23, a comprehensive‑plan consultant contract, an intent to annex DNR land, equipment transfer agreements, an interlocal agreement with the Port of Moses Lake, and a multi‑year snowplow contract. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $1,812,442.23 expenditures, consultant contract, annex intent, equipment transfers, interlocal agreement, and snowplow contract (7‑0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations of proposed projects that could be funded with lodging tax revenue for 2026. Members will consider a range of community events, festivals, and facility upgrades presented by local organizations. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for informational presentations.

• ML PRCS – Surf ’n Slide Rock Climbing Wall
• Manta Rays – Junior Champs
• Grant County Fairgrounds – 90's Flannel Fest
• Columbia Basin Allied Arts – Art on 3rd
• Downtown Moses Lake Association – (REMOTE) Brews ‘n Tunes

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will hear updates on the museum, recreation—including a water park season report—and parks. The director will discuss the upcoming November board meeting. Ongoing projects such as water‑conservation medians, pool heaters, ice‑rink scoreboards, and pickleball court improvements will be reviewed. The meeting also includes public comment and committee reports.

• Water Park Season Report
• Water Conservation Projects – Medians/Planter Strips
• Pool Heaters
• Ice Rink Scoreboards
• Pickleball Court Improvements

The advisory board unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 minutes. The board agreed to hold the next meeting on November 19, 2025, after a schedule change. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted November 19, 2025 board meeting date
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous at 7:19 p.m.)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is conducting its first budget workshop for 2026, featuring presentations on department expenses and revenues. The council will also consider adopting the Six Year Capital Improvement Plans and discuss downtown re-striping.

• Proposed 2026 budget expenses: Legislative ($140,688), City Manager ($854,403), City Clerk ($360,558), and Human Resources ($838,827)
• Proposed new Strategic Opportunities Fund with a $346,787 balance for downtown property design ($35,000) and Sinkiuse Square improvements ($50,000)
• Proposed Park Capital expenditures: Juniper Park playground ($21,875), Montlake Park bathroom ($33,300), and Longview Park Phase I ($50,000)
• Proposed $40,000 for planning a new north end fire station
• Proposed Street Repair & Reconstruction expenses of $18,034,251

The council voted 4‑1 to adopt the Six Year Capital Improvement Plan as presented. Council members also agreed, by majority, to keep the current striping at Wheeler Road near Safeway and to match lane markings to traffic‑light directions at the Pioneer Way intersection. They further concurred to maintain northbound striping on Alder Street at Broadway Avenue. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt Six Year Capital Improvement Plan (vote 4‑1)
• Keep striping at Wheeler Rd up to Safeway access as is (majority concurred)
• Match lane markings to traffic‑light directions at Pioneer Way intersection (majority concurred)
• Maintain northbound striping on Alder St at Broadway Ave (majority concurred)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will review its budget report and consider a contract to repaint the taxiway. Commissioners will also discuss operations building inspections. Old business includes irrigation district water issues and an Airport Cleanup Day.

• Budget Report presentation
• Taxiway painting contract with Columbia Basin Striping LLC for $7,974.75
• Operations building inspections
• Irrigation district water (old business)
• Airport Cleanup Day (old business)

The commission excused Richard Pearce from the meeting and accepted the September 3 minutes, both unanimously. It also accepted the budget report as presented and approved the taxiway striping estimate of $7,350 plus $624.75 tax unanimously. Additionally, the commission scheduled an Airport Clean‑up Day for October 11, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and directed building maintenance to address mouse issues and clean the operations building monthly.

• Excused Richard Pearce from the meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted September 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the budget report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved taxiway striping estimate $7,350 plus $624.75 tax (unanimous)
• Scheduled Airport Clean‑up Day for Oct 11, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Directed building maintenance to clean Ops Building floors monthly and address mouse issue (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will adopt Ordinance No. 3071, extending the water‑use exemption for the Moses Lake School District’s sports fields until December 31, 2025. The council will also review the school district playfield water exemption extension as old business. New business includes a presentation of the State Legislative Agenda and a 2026 budget addendum by the Finance Director. An executive session is scheduled to address pending litigation.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 3071 extending the water exemption for school district sports fields (expires Dec 31, 2025)
• Review of Moses Lake School District Playfield Water Exemption Extension (Old Business)
• Presentation of State Legislative Agenda by Briahna Murray (New Business)
• 2026 Budget Presentation Addendum by Finance Director Madeline Prentice (New Business)
• Executive Session at 6 p.m. to discuss pending litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The council adopted ordinance 3078 extending the Moses Lake School District playfield water exemption through Dec. 31, 2025, with a 7‑0 vote. It also revised the state legislative agenda, keeping urgent sewer replacement, May Valley I‑90 interchange, and water availability projects, while removing Broadway Avenue and signage items, and directed staff to coordinate with the Washington State Department of Transportation and to update PFAS language.

• Adopted ordinance 3078 extending school district playfield water exemption (7‑0)
• Prioritized urgent sewer line replacement in legislative agenda
• Prioritized May Valley I‑90 interchange in legislative agenda
• Prioritized water availability projects in legislative agenda
• Removed Broadway Avenue from legislative agenda
• Removed “Welcome to Moses Lake” signage from legislative agenda
• Directed city staff to work with Washington State Department of Transportation on the above projects
• Directed modification of PFAS contamination language in the agenda

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a public workshop and hearing to consider a series of code amendment docket items grouped as 1 and 2. Staff will recommend whether each amendment should be approved, denied, or approved with conditions before the City Council makes a final decision. The agenda includes discussion of specific changes to the Unified Development Code related to industrial parking, engineered product definitions, drive‑through allowances, auto‑repair uses, and airport overlay district flight zones.

• Amendment to 15.640.040 to allow 95% compacted gravel for parking and loading for mini‑storage in Industrial zones (L‑I and H‑I)
• Amendment to 15.105 adding a definition of engineered product for low‑trip‑volume areas
• Amendment to 15.405.070 permitting drive‑throughs for restaurants, coffee stands, banks, pharmacies and similar uses
• Amendment adding Auto Repair and Auto Bodyshop to the land‑use table and clarifying related definitions
• Amendments to 15.425.040 and 15.427.040 adding new Flight Zones compatibility, prohibition, and density standards to the Airport Overlay Districts

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review a proposal for resurfacing 2027 Pioneer Way and discuss the purchase of a Bearcat armored vehicle. The meeting also includes setting dates for 2026 property tax and budget public hearings.

• Approval of 2027 Pioneer Way Resurfacing
• Discussion on purchase of Bearcat Armored Vehicle
• Setting of 2026 Property Tax/Budget Public Hearings
• Resolution 4024 for Surplus Sleep Center Units
• Resolution 4025 for Surplus Pallet Shelters

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda. It approved the 2027 Pioneer Way resurfacing project, funded by a $2.1 million grant, with a 7‑0 vote. The council also agreed to draft an ordinance to extend the school district’s watering exemption.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Pioneer Way resurfacing (7-0)
• Agreed to draft ordinance to extend school district watering exemption (no vote recorded)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss Capital Improvement Plans for transportation, stormwater, wastewater, water, parks, and facilities. The meeting includes a review of the Water System General Plan and discussions on water conservation and tiered usage rates.

• Proposed 2026-2031 Transportation Capital Improvement Program totaling $90,109,173
• Hansen Interchange project estimated at $35,800,000
• Broadway Safety & Beautification Improvements estimated at $8,000,000
• Potential action regarding Maple Landing Park Bond
• Discussion of water tiered rates and excess usage charges

The Moses Lake City Council met in a special session on September 16, 2025. Presentations covered capital improvement plans and a range of water‑related topics. An executive session was held to discuss potential litigation, but no action followed. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions, approvals, or votes.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will meet to begin the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update with the City Council. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update Kick-Off with City Council

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will review updates from the museum, recreation and parks departments, including a discussion of the pickleball court rental fee. The board will also receive reports on ongoing projects such as water‑conservation medians and planter strips, pool heater upgrades, ice‑rink scoreboard replacements, and further pickleball court improvements. The director will note that there will be no board meeting in December.

• Pickleball Court Rental Fee
• Water Conservation Projects – Medians/Planter Strips
• Pool Heaters
• Ice Rink Scoreboards
• Pickleball Court Improvements

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board voted unanimously to cancel its December 2025 meeting due to low business volume. The board also approved the August 13, 2025 minutes and received updates on ongoing projects, including water conservation, pool heaters, and ice rink scoreboards.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Canceled December 2025 board meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review and consider approval of the Homesley Site Specific Rezone Change Ordinance (3077). Council members will also consider late‑comer contracts for Lakemont Major Plat Resolutions 4022 and 4023. A second presentation from the 2025 Planning Commission docket will be reviewed, and the consent agenda will adopt routine items including a crack seal project and a reimbursement repeal ordinance. Additional discussion will cover numerous code amendments and updates to the comprehensive plan.

• Homesley Site Specific Rezone Change Ordinance 3077
• Latecomer Contracts for Lakemont Major Plat Resolutions 4022 & 4023
• Accept Crack Seal Project 2025 GC2025-239 (Consent Agenda)
• MLMC 13.08.082 Reimbursement Repeal Ordinance 3076 (Consent Agenda)
• 2025 Planning Commission Docket – second presentation

The council approved the Planning Commission 2025 docket with an added small‑scale neighborhood commercial use. It adopted Resolution 3077 to rezone the Homesley property. It also adopted latecomer contract resolutions for water, sewer and street improvements, approved an interlocal agreement with Soap Lake, and authorized the city manager to execute two separation agreements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Planning Commission 2025 Docket with addition #51 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 3077 (Homesley rezoning) (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 4022 for water and sewer improvements (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 4023 for street improvements (6‑0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Soap Lake for planning and permitting services (6‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute two separation agreements (6‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed executive session to discuss potential litigation under state law. After the closed session, the council may take action related to employee contracts. This meeting is procedural and does not include public decisions.

• Executive session on potential litigation (20 minutes)
• Possible action on employee contracts

The Moses Lake City Council met in a special regular session on September 4, 2025. The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, a brief executive session on potential litigation, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or policy actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Municipal Airport Commission

The Municipal Airport Commission will review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding flight zone compatibility, prohibitions, and density within the Airport Overlay District. The commission is asked to deliberate and provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission.

• Proposed amendments to 15.425.040 and 15.427.040 regarding Airport Overlay District flight zones
• Proposed prohibitions on kennels, hazardous/nuclear waste storage, and certain high-density residential or public assembly uses
• Review of July 2025 Budget To Actuals Statement
• Discussion on date to start crack seal
• Planning of Airport Cleanup Day

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission approved several actions, including excusing a member, adopting meeting minutes, scheduling crack‑seal work and a cleanup day, postponing the grass‑parking discussion, and accepting a draft code amendment. All motions passed unanimously. No vote counts beyond unanimity were recorded.

• Excused Rod Richeson from the meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted August 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled crack‑seal preparation for Sep 19 6 pm and sealing for Sep 20‑21 6 am (unanimous)
• Scheduled airport cleanup day for the same weekend as crack sealing (unanimous)
• Removed grass parking area topic from the table for future discussion (unanimous)
• Accepted draft 2025 Code Amendment to sections 15.425.040 and 15.427.040 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will meet with the Port of Moses Lake to discuss rail projects, power, water, and tax increment financing. The Council will also present its 2026 priorities, including financial sustainability, water infrastructure, and a new fire station.

• Port of Moses Lake presentations on rail, power, water, and tax increment financing
• 2026 City Council priorities: financial sustainability and water infrastructure
• Plan for a third fire station in the north end of the City
• Plan for a new police station
• Identifying a second lake crossing location

The Moses Lake City Council met on August 28, 2025 at the Port of Moses Lake fishbowl conference room. Staff from the Port of Moses Lake and the City presented reports on rail, power, water, financing, business recruitment, airport businesses, the Council’s Top 7 Priorities for 2026, upcoming projects, and fire station needs. The meeting adjourned at 1:56 p.m. with no formal actions taken.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will discuss a minor amendment to the Shoreline Master Program for urgent sewer line repair and review proposed code amendments for Phase I of the 2025 docket. The meeting also includes a presentation on City Council priorities for 2026.

• Discussion: Minor Amendment to SMP for Urgent Sewer Line Repair
• Discussion: Code Amendment Phase One (Mini Storage, Drive-Throughs, Auto Repair, Flight Zones)
• Presentation: City Council Priorities 2026
• Approval of Minutes from July 10, 2025 Meeting
• Review of 2025 MLUDC Code Amendments Docket Phase I

The commission reviewed City Council 2026 priorities, including an additional lake crossing and water‑right procurement. They discussed a minor Shoreline Master Program amendment needed for an urgent sewer line repair and noted a request to consider residential exemptions. They also reviewed the first four items of the 2025 Code Amendment docket and said a public hearing will be scheduled. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. with no approvals, denials, or other actions taken.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss three items: a funding request for the Well 29 Community Project, new water resources initiatives, and transportation-related matters. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Well 29 Community Project Funding Request
• New Water Resources discussion
• Transportation discussion

The Moses Lake City Council met on August 26, 2025 to discuss the Well 29 project, new water‑resource ideas, and a second bridge. Staff reported funding secured for Well 29 and a target operational date of late 2027 or early 2028. Council members sought federal and state assistance for water‑supply initiatives and bridge planning. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on Grant County economic trends and hear presentations from the Grant County Economic Development Council and Parks Department. The regular meeting includes a review of wastewater rate options, a business license amendment ordinance, and a first presentation of the 2025 Planning Commission docket. Routine claims, contracts, and permit actions are also on the consent agenda.

• Wastewater Rate Options review and direction from Council
• Business License Amendment Ordinance 3075 (MLMC 5.04.090(F))
• 2025 Planning Commission Docket – First Presentation
• Fire Station 1 Sprinkler Pipe Emergency Repair Resolution 4018
• Accept Firouzi Development's Lakeside Dr Improvements Resolution 4020

The council approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the consent agenda items (6‑0). It adopted Ordinance 3075 to amend the business license requirements (7‑0), approved a salary‑range update for certain positions (7‑0), and authorized the city manager to execute a separation agreement for Heather Kok (7‑0). No final decision was made on wastewater rate options.

• Agenda approved as presented (7‑0)
• Consent agenda approved, including fire station sprinkler repair and other items (6‑0, one member recused)
• Adopt Ordinance 3075, Business License Amendment (7‑0)
• Approve Salary Range Update for non‑represented positions (7‑0)
• Authorize City Manager to execute separation agreement for Heather Kok (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

This notice indicates a potential quorum of Council Members at a private event. The document explicitly states that no city business will be conducted.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Moses Lake Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates from staff on museum, recreation, and parks activities, and discuss ongoing projects such as water conservation in medians, pool heaters, and pickleball court improvements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Ongoing projects: Water Conservation Projects in Medians/Planter Strips
• Ongoing projects: Pool Heaters
• Ongoing projects: Ice Rink Bleachers
• Ongoing projects: Ice Rink Scoreboards
• Ongoing projects: Pickleball Court Improvements

The board unanimously approved the minutes from July 9, 2025. A motion to add a Public Comments section to the PR&CS agenda was unanimously approved, to start with the September 2025 agenda and limited to five minutes. Staff will follow up with the City Clerk on sharing board meeting recordings via email. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:28 p.m.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Public Comments section to agenda, effective Sep 2025 (unanimous)
• Staff to coordinate meeting recording distribution with City Clerk
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the sale price of parcels on Virginia Street in an executive session. The public portion includes a motion regarding the purchase and sale agreement for these parcels.

• Executive session to consider real estate sale price under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
• Motion on Virginia St parcels purchase and sale agreement

The council voted 7‑0 to authorize the Acting City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the surplus Virginia Street parcels 110775000 and 110775001. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized Acting City Manager to sign Virginia St. purchase and sale agreement (7-0)

City Council Meetings

This meeting is a notice of a potential quorum of Council Members attending the Grant County Fair Grounds Flag Pavilion Opening Ceremony. No city business will be conducted.

• Attendance at Grant County Fair Grounds Flag Pavilion Opening Ceremony at 3953 Airway Drive NE

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the sale of real estate. The body will consider a surplus resolution and a purchase and sale agreement for parcels on Virginia St.

• Executive session to consider real estate sale price
• Resolution 4019 regarding Virginia St Parcels Surplus
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for Virginia St Parcels

The council adopted Resolution 4019 to correct the legal description of the Virgina St. property surplus that was originally adopted by Resolution 3952. Council Member Martinez moved to adopt the resolution and the motion carried unanimously, 5‑0. An executive session was held earlier to consider the price for a real‑estate sale, but no action was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Adopted Resolution 4019 correcting Virgina St. property surplus description (5-0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet to discuss financial reports and invoicing. The body is tasked with approving a Capital Improvement Plan to be sent to the City Council.

• Approval of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Council review
• Budget report
• Invoicing to city accounts
• August inspection and tie-down report

The commission accepted the July 9 minutes and approved the June 2025 budget‑to‑actuals report. It also approved the proposed 2026 airport budget and directed it to the Finance Department. After removing two projects, the commission adopted Capital Improvement Plan Option 1, funding pavement maintenance and runway lighting in 2026. The discussion on irrigation water usage was tabled pending a Parks Department report.

• Accepted July 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 budget‑to‑actuals report (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 budget and sent to Finance Department (unanimous)
• Tabled irrigation water‑usage discussion until Parks Department report received
• Removed A2‑Increased Aircraft Parking and A9‑Sunshade Parking from all CIP options (unanimous)
• Adopted revised CIP Option 1 with A2 and A9 removed, funding pavement maintenance and runway lighting in 2026 (unanimous)
• Assigned Mr. Pearce to pay Signs Now invoice and submit receipt for reimbursement

City Council Meetings

The meeting was a notice of potential quorum for the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns Meeting. No city business was conducted.

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings regarding two land use requests. The body will consider permits for a Baskin Robbins location and a zoning change for parcels on Western Ave.

• Baskin Robbins Shoreline Conditional Use Permit
• Baskin Robbins Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
• Request to rezone Western Ave. parcels from Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will discuss several routine items via consent agenda and review direction for staff on annexation proposals, infrastructure projects, and policy updates. The meeting includes a retirement recognition and staff reports on wastewater rates and crime statistics.

• Cancel August 12 Regular Meeting
• Sleep, Sit, Lie, Camping, and Shopping Cart Regs Ordinance 3072
• Land Use Controls MLMC 15 Ordinance 3074
• Turnkey Ave Water Main Replacement Bid Award
• Homeless Response Request for Proposals

The council adopted Ordinance 3072 with a 90‑day fine delay and will explore Everett's shopping‑cart program (7‑0). It approved the Purchasing Policy Revisions Resolution 4016 (7‑0). It accepted annexations for MVP Homes (R‑2) and Sligar (R‑1), each requiring the new owner to assume existing city debt (both 7‑0). Additional actions included awarding a water‑main contract, authorizing a homeless‑services RFP, and terminating the sleep‑center lease.

• Adopted Ordinance 3072 with 90‑day fine delay and study of Everett program (7‑0)
• Adopted Purchasing Policy Revisions Resolution 4016 (7‑0)
• Approved Wheeler Rd. seal‑coat and restripe, kept four lanes, covered chip‑seal cost (6‑1)
• Accepted MVP Homes annexation, R‑2 zoning, require debt assumption (7‑0)
• Accepted Sligar annexation, R‑1 zoning, require debt assumption (7‑0)
• Awarded Turnkey Ave water main replacement bid to C&E Trenching for $250,135.90 (7‑0)
• Authorized publication of Homeless Response 24/7 MOTS RFP (7‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to terminate sleep‑center lease and pay final balance (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council participated in a study session regarding the development of a city legislative program. The discussion focused on strategies for securing state funding, defending against unfavorable legislation, and proposing new state laws.

• Review of $810,000 funding for Well 29
• Review of $172,000 funding for Well 17
• Discussion of $23.903 million allocated to Port of Moses Lake
• Review of state budget deadlines, including a September 15, 2025 feedback deadline

The council met on July 15, 2025 for a special session. A legislative process workshop was presented by GTH consultant Briahna Murray. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will consider preliminary dockets for amendments to the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The body will decide whether to recommend these lists of proposed changes to the City Council for final adoption.

• Public hearing on 2025 Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code Preliminary Dockets
• Proposed water policies requiring city water connection for new development and short plats/subdivisions in the UGA
• Proposed sewer policies requiring city wastewater connection for new development in city limits and UGA
• Proposed code amendments to allow short-term rentals of ADUs if one unit remains full-term or owner-occupied
• Proposed code amendments to allow drive-throughs for restaurants, coffee stands, banks, and pharmacies in various zones

The commission conducted a public hearing on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Docket and the 2025 Unified Development Code Preliminary Docket. Staff presented the dockets and recommended that the commission recommend them to the City Council for further processing. No vote or formal approval was recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates on museum, recreation, and parks operations. Members will discuss ongoing projects including the Moses Lake Fountain and ice rink improvements.

• Public comment regarding pickleball
• Updates on the Creative District and Arts Committee
• Status of Moses Lake Fountain and water conservation projects for medians/planter strips
• Review of pool heaters
• Review of ice rink bleachers and scoreboards

The advisory board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It voted to table any additional pickleball improvements until volunteer research and community consultations are completed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m., and the final minutes were later approved on August 13, 2025.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled further pickleball additions/improvements pending research (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved final minutes on August 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Municipal Airport Commission

The commission will discuss the budget and water usage. The meeting also includes updates on the SCIP and a crack seal project.

• Budget report
• Water usage
• SCIP update
• Crack seal project
• July inspection/tie-down report

The commission excused Council Member Victor Lombardi’s absence, accepted the June 4 minutes and June 25 study session minutes, and approved an $81.38 purchase of vinyl lettering for the tie‑down fee sign. All three motions passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Excused Council Member Victor Lombardi (unanimous)
• Accepted June 4 and June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vinyl lettering for tie‑down fee sign ($81.38) (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to vacate Western Avenue for $130,000 and a resolution to abandon water and sewer easements at Big Bend Community College. The body is also considering new regulations for camping, shopping carts, and graffiti.

• Western Ave Vacate Ordinance 3070: potential $130,000 payment to City
• Resolution 4014: Abandon/Surplus Big Bend College Water & Sewer Main
• Ordinance 3072: Sleep, Sit, Lie, Camping, and Shopping Cart Regulations
• Ordinance 3073: Graffiti Regulations Amendment
• Ordinance 3071: ML School District Water Exemption

The Moses Lake City Council approved the meeting agenda and adopted several ordinances, including a graffiti regulation amendment and a water exemption for the school district. It also adopted a resolution to abandon the Big Bend College water and sewer main. The council authorized emergency contracts for repairs to the Dunes Treatment Plant and the wastewater force main, the latter estimated at $275,000. All actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Moved to prepare Western Ave vacate ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 4014 to abandon Big Bend College water and sewer main (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Adopted Graffiti Regulations Amendment Ordinance 3073 (7‑0)
• Adopted Moses Lake School District Water Exemption Ordinance 3071 (7‑0)
• Authorized emergency contract for Dunes Treatment Plant repairs (7‑0)
• Authorized emergency contract for wastewater force main repair, $275,000 (7‑0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is holding a study session. The body will discuss an update to the MLMA Capital Improvement Plan.

• MLMA Capital Improvement Plan update

The commission updated the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (SCIP) by removing, renaming, and rescheduling several projects. New items such as runway lighting, a PAPI system, and a weather reporting station were added. The revised list will be formatted and presented at the July 9 commission meeting for council review before state submission.

• Removed Taxiway Improvements (now covered by Pavement Management)
• Pushed Increase Aircraft Parking Areas to 2030
• Renamed Airport Road Improvements to Municipal Hangar Road Improvements and moved to 2027
• Moved Airport Fencing design to 2026 (construction by phase)
• Deferred Turf Runway Conversion to 2028
• Deferred Replace Operations Building to 2028 (grant and Port TIF consideration)
• Deferred Sunshade Parking to 2031
• Added 2026 Runway Lighting (PAPI first) – cost to be determined, grant funded

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate the Western Avenue right-of-way. The body will also discuss camping regulations and a new ordinance for Narcan on city property.

• Public hearing for Western Avenue Vacate Ordinance 3070 with a potential payment to the city of $130,000
• Review and potential adoption of the Post Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan
• Discussion of Camping Regulations Amendment
• Review and potential adoption of Regulations for Narcan on City Property Ordinance 3072
• Review of Sand Dunes WWTF Blower Motor Repair Contract

The council approved the Sand Dunes WWTF blower motor repair contract with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan and the consent agenda, both unanimously. The Narcan distribution ordinance was postponed (6‑1) and a separate amendment to that ordinance failed (2‑5). The public hearing on the Western Avenue Vacate Ordinance was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Sand Dunes WWTF blower motor repair contract (7‑0)
• Approved Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including seal coat project (7‑0)
• Postponed adoption of Narcan distribution regulations (6‑1)
• Failed amendment to Narcan ordinance (2‑5)
• Continued Western Avenue Vacate public hearing to next meeting (7‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (7‑0)
• Approved award of Seal Coat Project (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council may have a quorum present at the Japan Airline Pilot Memorial Ceremony at Neppel Landing. No city business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

City Council Meetings

This is a notice of a potential quorum of Council Members at the Moses Lake Airshow. The agenda states that no city business will be conducted.

City Council Meetings

The City Council is conducting a retreat to establish goals and priorities for the 2026 budget year. Discussions include long-term financial sustainability, infrastructure needs, and city-wide visioning.

• Review of six-year forecast for General and Street Funds
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Process and Preparation Calendar
• Infrastructure planning including six-year capital improvement plans
• Water source strategy and public messaging
• Transportation discussions regarding road striping on Division Street

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending several amendments to Title 15 of the Unified Development Code. These changes aim to restore items inadvertently omitted during the October 2024 code adoption.

• Proposed Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption section for projects with 4+ units
• Restoration of exterior side yard setback standards in Residential Zones
• Zoning map amendment to replace Moses Lake Industrial Park with Light Industrial
• Review of building orientation standards
• Proposed $530 application fee for tax exemption administrative costs

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates on museum, recreation, and parks operations. Members will discuss reports on pickleball, the Creative District, and several active infrastructure projects.

• Moses Lake Fountain project update
• Water Conservation Projects for medians and planter strips
• Pool Heaters project update
• Ice Rink Bleachers and Scoreboards updates
• Pickleball report from Richard Teals

The advisory board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved installing semi‑permanent pickleball nets at the McCosh Park courts, with staff to present a cost overview at a future meeting. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved installation of semi‑permanent pickleball nets at McCosh Park (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring cost overview for permanent pickleball court upgrades to a future meeting
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also consider a Planning Commission appointment and a labor agreement for the Fire Department.

• Resolution 4012: 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Appointment of Cody Davis to the Planning Commission
• Fire Department Labor Agreement
• Ops Building 2 Re-Roof Project award
• Fire Stand Alone Development Charge Ordinance 3069

The council approved its agenda and affirmed a Planning Commission appointment, both unanimously. It adopted Resolution 4012 establishing the six‑year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031 with a 7‑0 vote. The council also authorized the fire department labor agreement and the award of a roof replacement contract, each passing 7‑0, and approved the consent agenda. Additionally, council members decided to narrow the Narcan policy to cover only Narcan.

• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Affirmed appointment of Cody Davis to Planning Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 4012 – 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Authorized fire department labor agreement with 2.8% COLA (7‑0)
• Authorized award of Ops Building 2 re‑roof project to Premier Roofing ($381,381) (7‑0)
• Decided to narrow Narcan policy scope to Narcan only (no vote recorded)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is conducting a two-day retreat to discuss long-term financial sustainability and establish goals for the 2026 budget. The body is reviewing fiscal forecasts, infrastructure needs, and city-wide strategic visions.

• Review of six-year forecast for General and Street Funds
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Process and Preparation Calendar
• Identification of infrastructure projects and six-year capital improvement plans
• Strategy for new water sources and public messaging
• Transportation discussions regarding road striping and Division Street striping

The Moses Lake City Council met on June 5 and June 12, 2025 for a special retreat. Council members discussed leadership, financial forecasts, capital projects, transportation, library contracts, and other topics. City Manager Rob Karlinsey reported 21 staff‑council agreements on committee and procedural changes, but no specific votes or approvals were recorded.

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will review the budget and project worksheet. The body will also discuss airport maintenance including spraying, crack sealing, and striping for taxiways and runways.

• Budget report
• Project worksheet
• Second round of spraying
• Preparation for crack seal
• Striping taxiways and runways

The commission accepted the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It approved a staff‑prepared procedure for the commission to request capital‑project funding through the City Manager and City Council. An amendment allowing Darrin Jackson to meet with Leigh Ramsey to draft the process was also approved, both unanimously.

• Accepted May 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff to create a procedure for requesting capital‑project funds (unanimous)
• Approved amendment allowing Jackson to meet with Ramsey to draft the procedure (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is conducting a town hall meeting to discuss the Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan. The session will include opening remarks and round table discussions.

• Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan discussions

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider approvals for fire water meter sewer system development charges and a sewer lateral interlocal agreement with the Columbia Basin Conservation District. The body will also review an extra territorial agreement for 2946 Rd F.6 NE and covenant repayment interest rates for Luta and Virginia Street.

• Approval of $1,994,927.72 in claims and payroll
• Fire Water Meter Sewer System Development Charge approval
• Columbia Basin Conservation District Sewer Lateral Interlocal agreement
• Extra Territorial Agreement for 2946 Rd F.6 NE
• Setting June 24 hearings for Western Ave (Resolution 4010) and Eastlake Dr (Resolution 4011) vacates

The council approved a 95% reduction to the fire water meter sewer system development charge, voting 7‑0. It also adopted a 4.5% interest rate for the Luta and Virginia Street covenant repayments, also 7‑0. An interlocal agreement with the Columbia Basin Conservation District for eleven new sewer connections on Westshore Drive was approved, 7‑0. The Extra Territorial Agreement for water and sewer service on Road 2946 F.6 NE was approved with a potable‑water‑only condition, 7‑0.

• Reduced fire water meter sewer development charge by 95% (7-0)
• Approved 4.5% interest rate for Luta & Virginia Street covenant repayments (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Columbia Basin Conservation District for 11 sewer connections (7-0)
• Approved Extra Territorial Agreement for Road 2946 F.6 NE water/sewer connection, potable‑water‑only condition (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (7-0)

City Council Meetings

Council members may be present at the launch event of the new Lake Fountain at Neppel Landing. The agenda states that no city business will be conducted.

• Launch event of the new Lake Fountain at Neppel Landing, 104 S. Alder St.

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will review a proposal to re-stripe downtown streets, Wheeler Road, and Hill Avenue, including angled parking, as part of a $1,045,618 safety and preservation project funded by a state grant. The council will also discuss a revised policy for water and wastewater agreements in the urban growth area, with no action taken at this meeting.

• Chip Seal & Restriping Configuration Proposal: Downtown, Wheeler Road, and Hill Avenue (includes angled parking authorization)
• $1,045,618 TIB grant funds accepted in December 2024 for safety and pavement preservation
• Extra Territorial Agreement (ETA) Policy Draft under review for urban growth area water/wastewater rules

The council accepted $1,045,618 in Transportation Improvement Board funds with a 20% city match to improve safety and infrastructure on downtown streets, Wheeler Road, and Hill Avenue. The council also approved moving forward with a Request for Bid for the 2025 Seal Coat Project, including striping revisions for angled parking, by a 5‑0 vote. The Extra Territorial Agreement policy draft was not decided and will be revisited in June or July.

• Approved $1,045,618 Transportation Improvement Board grant with 20% city match
• Approved Request for Bid for Seal Coat Project 2025 with angled parking striping revisions (5-0)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on May 15, 2025. Agenda items include discussion of the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, continuation of a code update, and results from the Comprehensive Plan RFP Selection Subcommittee. The meeting is procedural with no public hearings or votes listed.

• Six Year Transportation Improvement Program review
• Continuation of code update discussion
• Comprehensive Plan RFP selection subcommittee results

Commissioners moved to approve the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes, but the outcome was not recorded. The Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program was presented and discussed. Updates were given on the comprehensive‑plan consultant selection and code‑amendment items were postponed to the next meeting.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will receive updates from department heads on museum, recreation, and parks projects. The Director's Report includes the Dano Futsal Courts grand opening, the Moses Lake Fountain update and timeline, and a gallery opening reminder. The board will also review ongoing projects such as water conservation, pool heaters, and ice rink improvements. No votes or action items are listed; the agenda is informational.

• Dano Futsal Courts grand opening report
• Moses Lake Fountain update and timeline
• Gallery opening Friday reminder
• Ongoing projects: water conservation, pool heaters, ice rink bleachers and scoreboards
• Committee reports: Creative District, Arts Committee, Code Development/Design Standards

The advisory board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting without dissent. A motion to adjourn the May 14, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. The final minutes were later approved on June 11, 2025.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final minutes on June 11, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a draft plan to address issues arising from the closure of the Sleep Center homeless shelter, which is scheduled to end operations on June 30, 2025. The plan includes ordinance revisions, encampment cleanup procedures, public awareness campaigns, and community mobilization. The council will also receive a federal legislative agenda update and the 1st quarter financial report, and consider several consent agenda items including permits, contracts, and property purchases.

• Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan workshop check-in with council
• Draft regulations for Narcan on city property – first presentation
• Luta & Virginia Street covenant payment arrangements motion
• Federal legislative agenda update from Elevate Government Affairs
• Consent agenda items: industrial waste discharge permit for Fog Solutions LLC, SR-17 at Stratford Rd consultant amendment, vacant lot purchase and sale agreement

The council excused absent member Skaug (6‑0) and approved the meeting agenda (6‑0). It also approved the consent agenda items (6‑0). In new business, the council approved payment arrangements for the Luta & Virginia Street covenants (6‑0). A draft Narcan dispensing regulation was discussed but no decision was made.

• Excused absent Council Member Skaug (6‑0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6‑0)
• Approved payment arrangements for Luta & Virginia Street covenants (6‑0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will consider new business including a budget report and the AMJ Project on Wheeler Road. Old business items include tie-down fees and a crack seal and seal coat project for taxiways and runways. Routine items such as approval of the April minutes and the monthly inspection/tie-down report are also on the agenda.

• Budget report
• AMJ Project – Wheeler Road
• Tie-down fees discussion
• Crack seal & seal coat taxiways and runways

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the April 2 meeting. It approved adding tie‑down dates to payment slips, establishing a $2.00 overnight tie‑down fee (subject to City Council approval), and purchasing one pallet of mastic for crack sealing on taxiways.

• Accepted April 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added tie‑down dates to payment slips (unanimous)
• Established $2.00 overnight tie‑down fee (unanimous, pending City Council amendment)
• Approved purchase of one pallet of mastic for crack sealing (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council may have a quorum at the Soccer Mini-Pitch Opening Ceremony at Harrison K. Dano Park. No city business will be conducted at this event.

• Soccer mini-pitch opening ceremony at Harrison K. Dano Park

City Council Meetings

The council will hear a presentation from the Moses Lake Community Coalition and consider a Yonezawa Japan Sister City proclamation. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting improvements for Maple Landing Division 2, a Grant County Economic Development Council agreement, and several resolutions. In new business, the council will vote on approval of the AFSCME labor contract and discuss renewal of the Lakeside Disposal contract. Administrative reports will update on the Iconic Lake Fountain Project and the Photo Enforcement Program.

• AFSCME labor contract – council to vote on approval
• Lakeside Disposal contract renewal – council discussion only
• Accept improvements for Maple Landing Division 2 (Resolution 4007)
• Iconic Lake Fountain Project update
• Photo Enforcement Program update

The Moses Lake City Council approved the AFSCME labor contract for a three-year term (7-0), adopted Check Signing Authority Resolution 4008 (7-0), and approved the consent agenda as amended (6-0, with one abstention). The council also discussed the Lakeside Disposal contract renewal, with the finance director recommending a five-year extension with the current provider, but no action was taken. The photo enforcement program contract will not be renewed due to financial inefficiency, as announced by the police chief.

• Approved AFSCME Labor Contract for three-year term (7-0)
• Adopted Check Signing Authority Resolution 4008 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including minutes, checks, Maple Landing Division 2 improvements, and Grant County EDC agreement (6-0, Fancher abstained)
• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Discussed Lakeside Disposal contract renewal; no action taken
• Announced decision to not renew photo enforcement program contract

City Council Meetings

The City Council is evaluating whether to maintain, reduce, or withdraw from direct homeless service provision. This discussion includes determining the future of the Open Doors Sleep Center and reviewing the 2024 Annual Review of the Homeless Housing Program.

• Discussion on three service models: Core and Basic Services Only, Coordination Role, or Direct Service Role
• Potential closure of Open Doors Sleep Center, which served 323 unique individuals in 2024
• Estimated $15,125 general fund expense for ground lease through September 30, 2025, if the center closes
• Review of Multi-family Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program, including Prattville Duplexes and Aspen Townhomes
• Proposed transition strategy for center closure including ordinance revisions and encampment restoration

Council Member Lombardi moved to have staff close the Sleep Center on June 30 under a Core and Basic service role; the motion passed 5‑1. Mayor Swartz moved to hold a special meeting before June 30 to discuss a Coordination role (service Option 2); the motion passed unanimously 6‑0.

• Close Sleep Center on June 30, Core and Basic role (approved 5‑1)
• Schedule special meeting to discuss Coordination role before June 30 (approved 6‑0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is meeting to discuss a policy for Extra Territorial Agreements (ETAs), which allow the city to provide water and wastewater services to developments in the Urban Growth Area without immediate annexation. The session also includes a presentation from the Community Development Building Division.

• Discussion of Urban Growth Area Extraterritorial Agreement Policy
• Proposed requirements for potable water and wastewater utility extensions
• Review of three options for ETA allocation: Tiered Evaluation, Council Legislative Action, and Lottery Allocation
• Proposed annual deadlines for system model updates and ETA applications

The council held a special meeting to review a draft Urban Growth Area Extraterritorial Agreement policy. Public Works Director Brian Baltzell presented approval options, and Building Official Todd Cunningham presented the division’s work plan and fee considerations. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the items were discussed only.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will review a work plan for interim controls including multi-family tax exemptions and zoning amendments. The body will also discuss the 2025 docket for code and comprehensive plan amendments and the selection process for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update RFP.

• Interim controls work plan for Ordinance 3067 regarding multi-family tax exemptions and side-yard setbacks
• Moses Lake Industrial Park zoning map amendment
• Building orientation for infill development in General Commercial zoning district
• Selection of a commission member for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update RFP Selection Committee
• Update on the Herring UGA Expansion

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes, introduced the new city manager, received updates on the interim controls workplan, multifamily tax exemption, code amendment docket, comprehensive plan docket, and public participation roster. No votes or approvals were recorded for any proposals. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The board will receive updates on the museum, recreation, and parks departments. The Director's report includes updates on pickleball court lines, Dano futsal courts, and fountain photos.

• Update on pickleball court lines
• Update on Dano futsal courts
• Update on fountain photos
• Reports from Creative District, Arts Committee, and Code Development/Design Standards Committee

The advisory board voted to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn the April 9, 2025 meeting. The final minutes of this meeting were later approved on May 14, 2025.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting on May 14, 2025

City Council Meetings

The Council will vote on a motion to approve wastewater connections funded by the Conservation District, hear an update on a March 21 fatal shooting incident, and consider a consent agenda including multiple project acceptances, extraterritorial agreements, and a reservoir painting contract. Administrative reports on concession permits and police awards are also scheduled, followed by closed sessions for collective bargaining and potential litigation.

• Conservation District Funded Wastewater Connections motion
• March 21 fatal shooting incident update and recognition
• Reservoir 5 Painting Project award (GC2025-245)
• Accept Valley Road Landscaping Project (GC2023-108) and Larson Rec Center Project (E-284A)
• Yonezawa Intersection Project amendment (GC2022-081)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each with a 7‑0 vote. It then approved the Claims and Payroll consent item (7‑0) and the Industrial Waste Discharge Permit for Twelve Benefit Corp (6‑0). Finally, the council approved a grant for six Conservation District funded wastewater connections on Westshore Drive (7‑0).

• Approved meeting agenda (amended) – vote 7‑0
• Approved consent agenda (amended) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Claims and Payroll consent item – vote 7‑0
• Approved Industrial Waste Discharge Permit for Twelve Benefit Corp – vote 6‑0
• Approved Conservation District funded wastewater connections grant – vote 7‑0

Hearing Examiner

The Moses Lake Hearing Examiner will hold a continued public hearing on three proposals to install private docks and boat lifts with shoreline mitigation planting. Two applications from Firouzi and one from Jensen each involve 8-foot-wide docks and 9x10-foot boat lifts, with varying mitigation planting areas. The examiner may decide to approve, deny, or continue these shoreline permits.

• PLN2024-0108 & PLN2024-0122: Firouzi Dock – two applications for an 8'x20' dock and 9'x10' boat lift with 490 sq ft of shoreline planting
• PLN2024-0014: Jensen Dock – proposal for an 8'x25' dock and 9'x10' boat lift with 350 sq ft of shoreline planting
• Public testimony requires contacting the Planning Department by 4 p.m. the day before the meeting

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will review a budget report and coordinate an emergency response plan with the fire department. The body will also discuss adding the airport to the city chip seal program and managing parking for the Moses Lake Airshow.

• Emergency and response plan discussion with Moses Lake Fire Department
• Proposal to add municipal airport to city chip seal program
• Overflow parking and camping for the Moses Lake Airshow
• White markings on grass runways
• Crack seal project mastic material request

The commission accepted the March 5 meeting minutes and excused member Darrin Jackson from the meeting. They approved the February budget report, including a $1,983.95 expense for taxi‑way reflectors, leaving $2,016.05 remaining in the budget line. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Darrin Jackson from the meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted February budget report with $1,983.95 reflectors cost (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will hold a study session on Grant Transit Authority and airport updates, then a regular meeting. The council will vote on extra territorial agreements for properties at 2308 Westshore Dr. and 6398 Melby Way NE, and hear a first presentation on graffiti regulations. The consent agenda includes routine items such as park concession agreements and acceptance of Luta & Virginia Street Construction.

• Extra territorial agreement for 2308 Westshore Dr. (vote)
• Extra territorial agreement for 6398 Melby Way NE (vote)
• Graffiti regulations update first presentation (discussion only)
• Appoint Paramjeet Brar to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Accept Luta & Virginia Street Construction (GC2024-212) on consent

The Moses Lake City Council approved an agenda amendment for the Narcan dispensing machine and appointed Paramjeet Brar to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. It also approved the consent agenda, adopted a policy prohibiting narcotics distribution on city property, and authorized sewer connections at 2308 Westshore Drive and 6398 Melby Way NE. Additionally, the council approved the Grant County recording fee agreement. All motions carried unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment for Narcan machine (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Paramjeet Brar to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Adopted policy to prohibit narcotics distribution on city property (7‑0)
• Approved sewer connection at 2308 Westshore Drive (7‑0)
• Approved water and sewer connection at 6398 Melby Way NE (7‑0)
• Approved Grant County recording fee agreement (7‑0)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to review additional information regarding a recommendation for a cotton candy concessionaire. The board will hear a Director's Report on the matter. No other business is listed.

• Review of additional information for cotton candy concessionaire recommendation

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the museum, recreation, and parks. The board is reviewing recommendations for concessionaires, pickleball court painting, and a fireworks agreement, as well as the Maple Landing Park construction plan.

• Maple Landing Park construction plan approval
• Concessionaire proposals recommendation
• Pickleball court painting quotes recommendation
• Fireworks agreement recommendation

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board unanimously recommended El Charro's proposal to vend at Surf 'n Slide water park and ballfield complexes, and approved a cotton candy machine at the water park, later rescinding that recommendation to accommodate an existing shave ice vendor. The board also recommended Mid Pac's pickleball court painting quote, a fireworks proposal for July 3rd, and accepted Maple Landing Park designs. All decisions are recommendations to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved previous February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Collection Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended El Charro's concession proposal at Surf 'n Slide and ballfields (unanimous)
• Approved cotton candy machine at Surf 'n Slide (unanimous)
• Rescinded cotton candy machine recommendation (unanimous)
• Recommended Mid Pac's pickleball court painting quote (unanimous)
• Recommended fireworks proposal for July 3rd show (unanimous)
• Accepted Maple Landing Park designs and conditions of approval (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 3067 for emergency interim land use regulations. The body will also consider several contracts, annexations, and a water and sewer lines agreement for Big Bend Community College.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3067 Emergency Interim Land Use Regulations
• Big Bend Community College Water and Sewer Lines Agreement
• AMJ Annexations Revision (L & Wheeler Rd)
• Ordinance 3068 to remove watering exemption for Larson Playfield
• 2025 Biosolids Project Award

The Moses Lake City Council approved a revision to the AMJ annexation, designating the southern 59 acres as R1-Residential and keeping the northern 19 acres as C2-General Commercial. The council also approved the consent agenda (minus item m), adopted Ordinance 3068 removing the Larson Playfield watering exemption, and authorized agreements with Big Bend Community College and WSDOT. A work plan for interim land use regulations was approved, and a decision on the Congressional Directed Funding Request was postponed.

• Adopted AMJ Annexation Revision with R1 and C2 zoning (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus item (m) (7-0)
• Approved Work Plan for interim land use regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3068 removing Larson Playfield watering exemption (7-0)
• Authorized Big Bend Community College water/sewer line agreement (7-0)
• Authorized WSDOT Administrative Settlement Policy (7-0)
• Postponed vote on Congressional Directed Funding Request

City Council Meetings

Moses Lake City Council holds a special meeting solely for an exit interview with the State Auditor regarding the 2021-2023 Accountability Audit period. No other business is conducted.

• State Auditor Exit Interview – 2021-2023 Accountability Audit Period

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will review the budget and the surplus sale of an airport plow truck. The body will also discuss runway and taxiway crack sealing, weed spraying, and a clean-up day.

• Budget report
• Airport plow truck surplus sale
• Runway and taxiway crack seal
• Weed spraying
• Airport clean-up day

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission approved a quote from the city for weed control and mowing at the airport, and tabled a discussion on selling the airport plow truck. The commission also accepted the budget report and discussed a minimal crack seal project and an upcoming clean-up day.

• Approved city quote for weed control and mowing (unanimous)
• Tabled airport plow truck surplus sale (unanimous)
• Accepted budget report as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Finley Grant and Rod Richeson from meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council will consider a resolution to defer infrastructure requirements for the RJB Subdivision, a two-lot short subdivision on parcel 110065206. They will also vote on accepting the Operation Facility Reroof Project and authorizing a request for proposals (RFP) for a consultant to update the Comprehensive Plan. A presentation on water conservation regulations is scheduled, and the consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $1,937,577.85, license agreements for Springfest and Farmer’s Market, and acceptance of the Larson Playfield Irrigation Conversion and Lakemont Planned Development improvements.

• RJB Subdivision Deferral Request Resolution 4006 – Old Business
• Accept Operation Facility Reroof Project – New Business
• Authorize RFP Grant for Consultant for Comp. Plan Update – New Business
• Consent Agenda: Claims & Payroll - $1,937,577.85; License Agreements (Springfest and Farmer’s Market)
• Presentation: Review Water Conservation Regulations

The Moses Lake City Council unanimously approved several items, including a deferral for the RJB short plat allowing septic and well use with conditions, acceptance of the Operation Facility reroof project, and authorization to seek a consultant for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update. They also confirmed a homeless committee appointment, endorsed a letter for veterans program funding, and approved the consent agenda. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted Resolution 4006 for RJB subdivision deferral (7-0)
• Approved Operation Facility Reroof Project (7-0)
• Authorized RFP for Comprehensive Plan Update consultant (7-0)
• Confirmed Brandon Douglas to Ad Hoc Homeless Committee (7-0)
• Authorized signing OIC letter of support for HVRP funding (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, checks, and license agreements (7-0)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Planning Commission will review a council report and ordinance regarding interim controls. Members will also discuss building roofline design and a draft Request For Proposal for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Interim Controls Review - Council Report and Ordinance discussion
• Building Design - Roofline discussion
• 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update Request For Proposal draft discussion

The Moses Lake Planning Commission met on February 20, 2025, and heard citizen comments on pavement in Mini Storage projects. Staff reviewed interim controls on zoning and building standards. The commission agreed to amend the existing comprehensive plan for 2027 rather than create a new one. No formal votes or decisions were taken.

• Agreed to amend existing comprehensive plan for 2027 updates (no formal vote)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will discuss and receive updates on several projects, including a recommendation on a City Concession Stand RFQ, a review of fee-in-lieu design standards, and updates on SpringFest/Farmer's Market agreements. Ongoing projects such as the Dano Futsal Courts and pickleball court painting will also be reviewed. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and advisory.

• City Concession Stand RFQ – recommendation discussion
• Fee in lieu design standard review by Code Development/Design Standards Committee
• SpringFest/Farmer's Market Agreements update
• Sister City Memorial information item
• Ongoing projects: Dano Futsal Courts, Moses Lake Fountain, Larson Irrigation Well, pickleball court painting, pool heaters, ice rink bleachers/scoreboards

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes and received updates on subcommittees, staff divisions, and ongoing projects. The board recommended re-releasing the City Concession Stand RFQ to attract more concessionaire options for Surf 'n Slide and ballfields season, with the topic to be revisited at the March meeting. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended re-releasing City Concession Stand RFQ for more concessionaire options

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 3066 to align project permit timelines with the Local Project Review Act. The body will also consider the adoption of the 2025 Legislative Agenda and Ordinance 3067 regarding emergency interim land use controls.

• Ordinance 3066: Amends project permit decision timelines to 65, 100, or 170 days based on project type
• Ordinance 3067: Emergency Interim Controls Land Use Ordinance
• City of Moses Lake Legislative Agenda 2025
• Sand Hill Major Plat improvements (Resolution 4001)
• Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit for BAM-2 Inc

The Moses Lake City Council unanimously approved the 2025 Legislative Agenda, which includes a funding request for Well 29 Water Quality and a backup request for Well 17 Pump Replacement, plus opposition to HB1334 on property tax increases. The council also adopted Ordinance 3066, amending the Local Projects Review Act to comply with state law, and Ordinance 3067, an emergency interim land-use controls ordinance effective immediately. All three actions passed 7-0. The meeting included an executive session on potential litigation and a public hearing with no comments.

• Approved 2025 Legislative Agenda with Well 29 funding request and HB1334 opposition (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3066 amending Local Projects Review Act for state compliance (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Interim Controls Ordinance 3067 on land use (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including checks, cyber security grant, and plat resolution (7-0)

Municipal Airport Commission

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business items including a budget report and a taxiway crack report from Applied Pavement Technology. The agenda also includes roll call, visitor comments, approval of January minutes, and a February inspection/tie-down report.

• Taxiway crack report from Applied Pavement Technology
• Budget report review
• February inspection/tie-down report

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission discussed improving airport cleanliness, particularly around Parcel 10 leased by Mick Hansen and subleased to Ron Piercy of Rainbow Flying Service, and planned to contact tenants before involving Code Enforcement. They also reviewed a Pavement Condition Index report and discussed crack sealing projects for taxiways and runways, with a quote for mastic obtained. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to excuse absent members and approve the January minutes.

• Excused Finley Grant and Richard Pearce from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 8th meeting (passed; Richeson abstained)

City Council Meetings

The meeting is a notice of a potential quorum of Council Members attending the Association of Grant County Cities and Towns Meeting. The agenda states that no city business will be conducted.

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the Unified Development Code in response to Senate Bill 5290, which sets new time limits for final decisions on land-use permits. The proposed changes would reduce the maximum decision period from 120 days to 65, 100, and 170 days for Type 1, 2, and 3 permits respectively. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for final adoption.

• Public hearing on SB5290 code amendment to MLUDC 15.210.070
• Proposed timeline changes: 65 days for Type 1, 100 for Type 2, 170 for Type 3 permits
• Commission will recommend adoption, modifications, or no action to City Council
• No public comments received as of staff report writing

The Moses Lake Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed changes to project timelines per state statute SB5290. No public comment was received, and the commission voted to approve the changes, including the findings and facts in the staff report.

• Closed public hearing for SB5290 project timelines (no public comment)
• Approved SB5290 project timeline changes including findings and facts (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review and consider the adoption of Ordinance 3065 regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The updates include proposed changes to the Urban Growth Area, transportation, and land use designations.

• Public hearing on 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Ordinance 3065
• Westshore Dr Wastewater Extension Project Revision approval
• Fee Schedule Amendment Resolution 4004
• Acceptance of improvements for Sand Hill Major Plat (Resolution 4001) and Sage Point Major Plat (Resolution 4002)
• Eastlake Drive Relocation-Municipal Easement Resolution 4003

The Moses Lake City Council adopted Ordinance 3065, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, as presented, with a 6-0 vote. The council also approved several other actions, including restriping parking spaces on 3rd Avenue, approving a change in scope for the Westshore Drive sewer project, and approving the consent agenda as amended. A public hearing on the comprehensive plan was held with no comments.

• Adopted Ordinance 3065, 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved restriping three spaces to parallel parking on 3rd Avenue (6-0)
• Approved change in scope for Westshore Drive Gravity Sewer Extension Project (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including checks totaling $3,310,360.87 and other items (6-0)
• Excused Council Member Fancher from the meeting (6-0)

City Council Meetings

This is a notice that members of the City Council and various city boards and commissions may be present at a City Manager Meet and Greet Event. No city business will be conducted.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting to evaluate public employment qualifications and consider a motion regarding the City Manager's contract. The body will also hold a study session for the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Executive session to evaluate qualifications for public employment
• City Manager contract motion
• Comprehensive Plan update study session

The Moses Lake City Council held a special meeting on January 21, 2025, and unanimously authorized Mayor Swartz to execute a contract with Rob Karlinsey for the position of City Manager. The council also held a study session on the Comprehensive Plan update, discussing the Future Streets Map and proposed changes to the Capital Facilities Plan, with a public hearing scheduled for January 28.

• Authorized Mayor Swartz to execute city manager contract with Rob Karlinsey (7-0)

Planning Commission Agendas

The Moses Lake Planning Commission will meet to appoint a chair and vice chair, approve December meeting minutes, and review the 2025 meeting calendar. The main business is a review of the SB5290 Code Amendment and a scheduled Open Public Meetings Act training session.

• Appointment of chair and vice chair for 2025
• Review of SB5290 Code Amendment
• Open Public Meetings Act training
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar

City Council Meetings

The Moses Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to first enter an executive session to evaluate qualifications for public employment, followed by a motion regarding the city manager contract. The council will vote on the contract at 10 a.m. after the executive session.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate qualifications for public employment
• City manager contract motion scheduled for 10 a.m.

The Moses Lake City Council met in special session on January 15, 2025, and immediately entered an executive session to discuss qualifications of job applicants. No votes or decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Held executive session on public employment qualifications (9:02–9:32 a.m., extended one hour)
• Adjourned without any public action

City Council Meetings

The City Council holds a study session on potential UGA developments and city limit reduction, then a regular meeting with actions on a health district contract, a comprehensive plan amendment, and an annexation petition. The consent agenda includes routine items like fee schedule amendments, donation acceptances, and a concession agreement. An executive session will discuss potential litigation.

• Petition by AMJ for annexation at L & Wheeler Rd
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment – first presentation
• Grant County Health District Contract 2025
• Fee Schedule Amendment (Resolution 3997)
• Accept ASPI Group, Inc. donation (Resolution 3998)

The council unanimously accepted a petition to annex 78.4 acres at L & Wheeler Rd, with commercial zoning and assumption of city debt. It also approved the consent agenda, an interlocal agreement with Grant County Health District, and the 2021 State Auditor's report. Several items were informational or scheduled for future action.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Reappointed Chris Blessing to Mosquito District No. 1 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including checks, fee schedule, donations, and contracts (7-0)
• Authorized Grant County Health District interlocal agreement (7-0)
• Accepted 2021 State Auditor's Report (7-0)
• Accepted annexation petition for 78.4 acres at L & Wheeler Rd with C2-Commercial zoning (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting to evaluate qualifications for public employment and authorize contract negotiations for the City Manager.

• Executive Session to evaluate qualifications for public employment
• City Manager contract negotiation authorization

The Moses Lake City Council held a special meeting on January 9, 2025, that consisted solely of an executive session to discuss qualifications of applicants for public employment. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Held executive session on public employment applicants (12:05-12:35 p.m.)
• Extended executive session by 45 minutes
• Adjourned at 1:17 p.m. without public action

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board Meetings

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to receive reports from museum, recreation, and parks superintendents. The director will present a tentative 2025 budget overview and discuss board orientation scheduling. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting consists of updates and committee reports.

• Director's Report: 2025 Budget Information-Presentation (Tentative)
• Director's Report: PR&CS Board Orientation-Scheduling
• Museum Update from Dollie Boyd
• Recreation Update from Carrie Hoiness
• Parks Update from Bill Aukett

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Advisory Board held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes. Members received updates from sub-committees, staff, and the director, including the ML Fountain Project targeting completion in May 2025. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved minutes from December 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Municipal Airport Commission

The commission will review the budget report and discuss spraying under old business. New business includes scheduling facility maintenance items such as rotating beacon, wind T painting, crack sealing, taxiway striping, and reflector replacement, as well as spring cleaning and recurring use of the operations building by EAA and RC Modelers.

• Budget report review
• Spraying discussion
• Facility maintenance scheduling: rotating beacon, wind T painting, crack sealing, taxiway striping, reflector replacement
• Spring cleaning planning
• Recurring operations building use by EAA and RC Modelers

The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission approved ordering 50 taxiway reflectors to replace 40 aging ones and keep 10 spares, and scheduled a volunteer spring-cleaning event for March 29, 2025. They also discussed budget questions, spraying options, and facility maintenance, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved ordering 50 taxiway reflectors (unanimous)
• Scheduled spring-cleaning project for March 29, 2025, at 8:00 am (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Finley Grant and Rod Richeson (unanimous)
• Accepted December 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is focused on evaluating qualifications for public employment under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g).

• Executive Session to evaluate qualifications for public employment

The Moses Lake City Council held a special meeting on January 3, 2025, that consisted solely of an executive session from 1:06 p.m. to 4:06 p.m. to discuss qualifications of applicants for public employment under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m. with no action to follow.

• No decisions made; executive session only