Liberty Lake public meetings in 2025

Community Engagement Commission

The Community Engagement Commission will discuss filling Position 4, a seat limited to east of Liberty Lake Road and south of Mission. Commissioners will also consider electing a vice chair for 2026 and review updates on the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey and the Dec. 5 Sidewalk Master Plan meeting. A background‑check fee of about $40 per volunteer was noted.

• Filling Position 4 (geographically limited to east of Liberty Lake Road and south of Mission)
• Election of 2026 vice chair
• Background check fee of about $40 per volunteer
• Update on 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey
• Updates from Dec. 5 Sidewalk Master Plan meeting

The Community Engagement Commission excused Commissioner Darrow and approved the agenda and November minutes unanimously. Commissioner Stussy was elected vice‑chair. A motion to remove geographic designations for positions 1‑4 passed 6‑1, with one dissent. The commission will revisit term limits at the next meeting.

• Excused Commissioner Darrow (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Stussy as vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Recommended removal of geographic designations for positions 1‑4, motion passed 6‑1
• Moved to adjourn meeting at 7 p.m., motion carried

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approving payroll and benefits vouchers totaling $1,192,443.34 and a Spokane Arts artist agreement up to $18,000. The council will also adopt a fee schedule for staff time on public records requests (Resolution 25-282) and take up Ordinance 76.A to create a Civil Service Commission for the Police Department. Additionally, the council will read Ordinance No. 315 to adopt the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan.

• Approve payroll and benefits vouchers for November‑December totaling $1,192,443.34
• Approve Spokane Arts artist agreement not to exceed $18,000
• Adopt fee schedule for staff time responding to public records requests (Resolution 25-282)
• Second reading of Ordinance 76.A creating a Civil Service Commission for the Police Department
• First reading of Ordinance No. 315 adopting the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan

The council approved Ordinance 315, adopting the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan, by a 4‑3 vote. It also approved a fee schedule for public‑record requests, created a Civil Service Commission for the police department, and appointed two members to the Community Engagement Commission. Several consent‑agenda items, including $1,192,443.34 in payroll vouchers and an $18,000 artist agreement, were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendments moving items 11.A/B to 8.5.A/B (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $1,192,443.34 payroll vouchers and $18,000 artist agreement (7‑0)
• Appointed Ralph Carlberg to the Community Engagement Commission (7‑0)
• Appointed Brittany Sitton to the Community Engagement Commission (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑282 fee schedule for public‑record requests (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 76.A creating a Civil Service Commission for the Police Department (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 315 adopting the 2026‑2031 Capital Facilities Plan (4‑3)
• Motion to hold a special meeting on Dec 23 failed (5‑2)

Civil Service Commission

The Liberty Lake Civil Service Commission will vote to approve the meeting minutes from August 14, 2025 and November 13, 2025. It will also approve a selection list for lateral officer appointments. The meeting includes standard items such as public comments and an executive session if needed.

• Approve August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve Lateral Officer selection list

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the August 14, 2025 and November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Lateral Officer selection list. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

• Approved August 14, 2025 and November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Officer selection list (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The City of Liberty Lake announced that the regularly‑scheduled Library Board meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items or decisions were presented. The notice was issued by Library Director Jandy Humble on December 1, 2025.

City Planning Commission

The joint Planning and Parks & Arts Commission will hold a workshop to review the City’s Parks Master Plan and evaluate the Level of Service framework for future park planning and budgeting. Commissioners will also discuss a working draft of the Transportation Element and approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be accepted both orally and in writing before the meeting adjourns.

• Workshop: Parks Master Plan – review of Parks Level of Service
• Workshop: Working Draft Transportation Element
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period (oral and written)
• Reports: Secretary’s Report and Planning Commissioner Reports

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda and the November 12 minutes, each with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Planning Commission and Parks & Arts Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss the Parks Master Plan and the city's parks level of service. The Planning Commission will also review a working draft of the Transportation Element.

• Workshop on Parks Master Plan and Parks Level of Service Engagement
• Workshop on the working draft Transportation Element
• Review of current and projected parkland needs for a forecasted population growth of 7,800 people by 2046

The joint Planning and Parks & Arts Commission approved the agenda and the November 12th meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The commission also adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously. It was decided that SCJ Alliance will prepare a memo for Alternative LOS B for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
• SCJ Alliance to prepare memo for Alternative LOS B (action item, no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading of the 2026 annual budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan. The body will also interview and appoint a candidate to fill the vacant City Council Position 7.

• Second read of Ordinance 313: 2026 budget, appropriations, and salary schedules
• Second read of Ordinance 314: 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan
• Appointment of a selected applicant for City Council Position 7
• Interviews for City Council Position 7 applicants including Robin Bekkedahl, Michael Willis, and others

The council approved the 2026 budget ordinance (Ordinance 313) by a 4‑2 vote and rejected the capital facilities plan (Ordinance 314) on a 3‑3 tie. Council members voted to appoint Judie Schumacher and Hugh Severs to the open Position No. 7 on the City Council. Procedural motions to suspend the rules, extend the meeting, and move to Executive Session also passed.

• Ordinance 314 (Capital Facilities Plan) failed on a 3‑3 tie
• Ordinance 313 (2026 budget) approved 4‑2
• Motion to suspend rules passed 6‑0
• Motion to extend meeting to 9:30 p.m. passed 6‑0
• Motion to adjourn to Executive Session passed 4‑2
• Judie Schumacher appointed to Council Position 7 (votes from Ball and Kurtz)
• Hugh Severs appointed to Council Position 7 (votes from Cargill, Kennedy, Dunne, Spencer)

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $806,192.19 in vouchers, recommending the mayor approve a $66,325 police digital forensics equipment purchase, and authorizing several art and survey contracts. The council will also discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and the interview process for the vacant Council Position 7. A resolution adopting 2026 legislative priorities and an ordinance creating a police civil service commission will be considered.

• Approve December 2, 2025 vouchers totaling $806,192.19
• Recommend mayor approve police digital forensics equipment purchase up to $66,325 using opioid abatement funds
• Approve Jagoda artist agreement for three goat sculptures in Town Square Park up to $30,000
• Approve Goetzinger artist agreement for two sculptures at Pavilion Park up to $50,000
• Approve task order with Parametrix for topographic survey of City Hall site up to $10,600

The Council adopted Resolution 25-281, adopting the city’s 2026 Legislative Priorities, with a 5-1 vote. Councilmembers approved the proposed 2026 budget adjustments unanimously. Several motions on the new library project (PF‑20) and other items were also decided, including a title change to "new library, project total 10 million" that passed 4-2.

• Approved Resolution 25-281 adopting 2026 Legislative Priorities (5-1)
• Implemented proposed 2026 budget adjustments (6-0)
• Changed PF-20 title to "new library, project total 10 million" (4-2)
• Approved Shared Response to Homelessness MOU (4-2)
• Approved vouchers (item 10.B) (5-1)
• Approved Goat Sculptures community art agreement (6-0)
• Approved Goetzinger Artist Agreement for City Birthday Art (6-0)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Commission will vote on the 2025 budget allocation and discuss art projects including a sculpture garden and the Rainbow Bridge. Members will also work on a standard operating procedure for art installations.

• Vote on 2025 Budget Allocation
• VisitSpokane Project Proposal for a Sculpture Garden
• Discussion on Rainbow Bridge location and next steps
• Development of SOP for art installation
• Updates on Goat Sculpture and City Birthday Art agreements to council

The commission unanimously approved the November 2025 meeting minutes. They voted unanimously to allocate the remaining budget surplus to the Home for the Holidays event before year‑end. The Rainbow Bridge project discussion was tabled for a future meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Rainbow Bridge discussion (no vote recorded)
• Approved spending surplus on Home for the Holidays supplies (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to review the 2026 preliminary budget, discuss a proposed Governance Manual, and conduct the first reading of Ordinance 314 to adopt the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan.

• First reading of Ordinance 314 adopting the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan
• Workshop discussion on the 2026 Budget
• Council review of the Proposed Governance Manual
• Review of proposed capital investments totaling $11,564,495
• Discussion of transportation projects including Country Vista Rebuild

The council approved the agenda and passed a motion to remove the drone line‑item amount (4‑2). It voted to move $150,000 for the PF‑14 Master Plan New Community Pool to the Potential Future Project List (first 5‑1, then 4‑2). A proposal to cut 2% of the General Fund budget failed on a 3‑3 tie, and several other budget and staffing cuts were rejected. Procedural motions to suspend rules and extend the meeting both passed unanimously.

• Agenda approved (6‑0)
• Removed drone line‑item amount (4‑2)
• Moved $150,000 pool project to future list (5‑1)
• Second vote moved $150,000 pool project to future list (4‑2)
• Cut 2% of General Fund budget failed (tie 3‑3, mayor voted nay, 4‑3 overall)
• Cut $127,000 from Public Art Program failed (no second)
• Cut golf professional full‑time position failed (4‑2)
• Removed line‑item PF‑20 to future list failed (tie 3‑3, mayor voted nay, 4‑3 overall)

Community Engagement Commission

The Community Engagement Commission will approve the agenda and minutes, hear any public comments, and receive City Hall updates. The commission will then discuss upcoming public engagement for the sidewalk master plan, volunteer recruitment for events, and commission recruitment. No formal decisions or votes on policies are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion on public engagement for the sidewalk master plan (planned for Feb/Mar)
• Discussion on recruiting volunteers for community events
• Discussion on Community Engagement Commission recruitment
• City Hall updates including e‑bike and e‑scooter concerns
• Updates on "Home for the Holidays" activities

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Fisher-Maurer. It also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from Oct. 15, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Excused Commissioner Fisher-Maurer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Oct. 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (approved)

City Council

The council will approve the November 18, 2025 vouchers totaling $964,890.17 for payroll and benefits. It will also approve a contract with Bacon Concrete for concrete footings on the Kramer Parkway LL Together Art project, not to exceed $8,365.76. Additional actions include a $500,000 prepayment of the Trailhead bond using Tourism Promotion Capital Funds and the adoption of Ordinances 312 and 313 establishing 2026 property tax rates and the city budget.

• Approve $964,890.17 payroll and benefits vouchers for November 18, 2025
• Approve Bacon Concrete contract up to $8,365.76 for Kramer Parkway LL Together Art project footings
• Approve $500,000 prepayment of Trailhead bond using Tourism Promotion Capital Fund 116
• Adopt Ordinance 312 levying regular property taxes for 2026
• Adopt Ordinance 313 establishing the 2026 city budget and salary schedules

The council adopted Ordinance 312, establishing the 2026 property tax levy, with a unanimous vote. It also authorized a $500,000 prepayment of the Trailhead bond, passing 6‑0. Several appointments and reappointments were approved, and the council supported a proclamation and a legislative position.

• Approved Ordinance 312 property tax levy (6-0)
• Authorized $500,000 prepayment of Trailhead bond (6-0)
• Reappointed Eugene Heuschel to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Reappointed Charlie Jencks to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Meghan Bollinger to Parks and Arts Commission (6-0)
• Supported International Day of the Girl proclamation (6-0)
• Supported position to oppose legislation limiting LPR data (5-1)
• Extended meeting to 9:15 p.m. (6-1)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will consider two items for approval: the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting and the list of candidates for a lateral officer position. Public comments will be taken, and an executive session may be held if applicable. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and streamed via Zoom.

• Approve August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve lateral officer selection list
• Public comments from attendees
• Potential executive session if applicable

Commissioner Webster called the meeting to order at 4:11 p.m., but only he and Chief Examiner Heidi Workman were present, resulting in no quorum. The commission therefore cancelled the meeting. The minutes of this cancellation were approved on December 11, 2025.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider several items, including a quarterly report to the City Council and the selection of 2026 officers. The board will review the current meeting room policy. The primary action item is to approve edits to the Library Card Eligibility Policy and recommend that the revised policy be sent to the council for approval.

• Approve edits to the Library Card Eligibility Policy and recommend council approval
• Quarterly Report to Council
• Selection of 2026 Library Board officers
• Review of the Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of the meeting minutes and agenda

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops to review the Updated Utilities & Public Facilities Element and the Transportation Element. Discussions will cover draft goals, policies, roadway classifications, and level of service standards.

• Workshop on Updated Utilities & Public Facilities Element
• Overview of Transportation Element
• Review of Draft Goals & Policies
• Discussion of Functional Roadway Classifications
• Review of Level of Service Standards

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Folyer. The agenda for the meeting was approved unanimously. The commission added a discussion about the Centennial Trial to the October 22nd meeting minutes and approved those minutes as amended, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Excused Commissioner Folyer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Added Centennial Trial discussion to October 22nd minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 22nd minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop discussion on the 2026 preliminary budget. It will also conduct the first reading of Ordinance 312, which sets the regular property tax levy at a 0% increase for the year beginning January 1, 2026, while noting an expected $97,000 construction credit. No other action items are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Review – workshop discussion
• Ordinance 312 – first read of property tax levy with 0% increase
• Ordinance 312 – levy rate $3.60 per $1,000 assessed, $1.50 fire‑district deduction
• Ordinance 312 – anticipated $97,000 new‑construction credit in 2026

The council unanimously approved adding Council Comments to Item 16.5 and approved the agenda as amended. By consensus the council changed the November 24 meeting topic to the Governance Manual and moved the December 9 meeting to December 8. The council also agreed to receive supporting documents for budget line‑item requests and asked staff to bring a list of five potential budget cuts to a future meeting.

• Added Council Comments to Item 16.5 (unanimous vote)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous vote)
• Switched Nov. 24 meeting topic to Governance Manual (consensus)
• Moved Dec. 9 meeting to Dec. 8 (consensus)
• Approved receipt of supporting documents for budget line‑item requests (no objections)
• Requested staff to provide list of five potential budget cuts for next meeting (request made)

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt salaries for 2026. The commission has recommended a 7% increase for both the Mayor and Councilmembers.

• Proposed Mayor monthly salary increase of 7% to $2,865
• Proposed Councilmember monthly salary increase of 7% to $920
• Public hearing on 2026 salaries

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a draft Capital Facilities Plan for 2026-2031, which includes $11,564,495 in proposed 2026 capital investments. The body is also discussing 2026 legislative priorities and the 2026 budget, including a potential public safety sales tax.

• Proposed 2026 capital investments totaling $11,564,495
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 311 regarding co-living housing development regulations
• Payment of vouchers and payroll/benefits totaling $754,673.78
• SCJ Alliance Task Order No. 3 amendment for $2,600
• Donations for 'Home for the Holidays' from Banner Bank ($750) and Pawpular Companions ($1,000)

The council approved an agenda amendment and the amended agenda unanimously. Councilmember Ball was appointed to the vacant Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seat with a 5‑1 vote. Several consent‑agenda items were approved, including meeting minutes, payroll vouchers totaling $754,673.78, and a $2,600 amendment to a task order. Ordinance 311 was passed on second reading by a 4‑2 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Item 10.C to 11.D (6‑0)
• Approved the agenda as amended (6‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Ball to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (5‑1)
• Approved October 14 & 21 meeting minutes (10.A) (6‑0)
• Approved vouchers and payroll totaling $754,673.78 (10.B) (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to SCJ Alliance Task Order $2,600 (10.C) (6‑0)
• Approved Banner Bank donation form for "Home for the Holidays" (11.A) (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 311 on second reading (4‑2)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission will vote on wrapping utility boxes at Kramer Corner and Legacy, approve a Rainbow Bridge project proposal, and discuss a pavilion historical outlook. The meeting will also cover a proposed joint planning session and sidewalk capital facilities stakeholder selection.

• Vote: Kramer Corner Utility Box (Second wrap)
• Vote: Legacy Utility Box Wrap
• Vote: Approve Rainbow Bridge Project Proposal
• Vote: Brix Camp
• Vote: Co-Sponsorship Follow Up

The Parks and Arts Commission unanimously approved several items, including the October 2025 meeting minutes, the Vision Memo and its goals and policies framework, and the horizontal artwork for the Kramer Corner utility box. It also moved forward on the Rainbow Bridge Project and donation, the Brix Camp summer program, and the co‑sponsor policy guidelines. Commissioners agreed to hold a joint Planning and Parks & Arts meeting on December 10, 2025.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Vision Memo/Goals and Policies Audit (unanimous)
• Approved draft goals and policy framework (unanimous)
• Approved horizontal artwork for Kramer Corner utility box (unanimous)
• Moved forward on Rainbow Bridge Project & donation (unanimous)
• Approved Brix Camp summer program (unanimous)
• Approved co‑sponsor policy guidelines (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint Planning and Parks & Arts meeting for Dec 10, 2025 (agreed)

Salary Commission

The Liberty Lake Salary Commission will review regional mayor and council salary data and make recommendations. Commissioners voted to remove Ferndale and Sumner from the comparison list and to list Post Falls as informational only. The meeting also includes agenda approval, public comment, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of salary commission data comparing mayor and council compensation in regional cities
• Recommendation to remove Ferndale and Sumner from consideration
• Recommendation to include Post Falls as informational only
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Scheduling next meeting for October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously excused Commissioner Mullenix and Commissioner Garcia from the meeting. The agenda and the minutes from October 8 were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

• Excused Commissioner Mullenix (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Garcia (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will vote on a resolution that authorizes a second amended community revitalization financing and tax increment area agreement. Council members will also consider several ordinances, including a co‑living housing code amendment and a building‑code update, and will approve budget items such as payroll vouchers totaling $1,095,953.87 and holiday display purchases up to $15,203.49. Additional actions include authorizing a $28,500 sidewalk master plan support task order and approving the City Hall schematic design.

• Approve $1,095,953.87 in October 21, 2025 vouchers for payroll and benefits
• Approve purchase of holiday light displays through Mosca Designs up to $15,203.49
• Authorize SCJ Alliance Task Order #6 for Sidewalk Master Plan support, not to exceed $28,500
• Approve Resolution 25-280 for community revitalization financing and tax increment area agreement
• Approve Ordinance No. 311 amending the development code for co‑living housing

The council voted 6‑0 to adopt the 2026‑2028 Liberty Lake Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement. It also approved the Community Revitalization Financing and Tax Increment Area Agreement (Resolution 25‑280) and Ordinance 272A amending the municipal code, each by a 6‑0 vote. Additional items such as the HUB parking lot dedication, Facility Master Plan, and several donation forms were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026‑2028 Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑280 community revitalization financing and tax increment area agreement (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 272A amending municipal code (6‑0)
• Approved HUB Parking Lot and Pathway Dedication Agreement (6‑0)
• Approved Facility Master Plan (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of winter displays for "Home for the Holidays" (10C) (6‑0)
• Approved Ballfield Rental Agreement with Riverview Little League (10E) (6‑0)
• Approved donation forms for ICCU and Tire Rama "Home for the Holidays" (11D, 11E) (6‑0)

Salary Commission

The Liberty Lake Salary Commission will meet to review salary commission data, including the latest compensation figures for the city’s mayor and council members. The meeting will also address agenda approval, public comment, appointment of a chair, and scheduling of upcoming meetings. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Salary Commission Data – Liberty Lake mayor salary $2,675, council salary $2,876, 2025 increase $175 and $60
• Reference to Ordinance No. 176-A section 5 guiding salary standards for elected officials
• Public comment period for residents to submit oral or written remarks
• Appointment of a new chair for the Salary Commission
• Discussion of upcoming Salary Commission meeting dates

Community Engagement Commission

The Community Engagement Commission will meet to discuss public outreach for the city's sidewalk master plan. The body will also review updates on the Farmers Market and the 'Home for the Holidays' event series.

• Presentation and discussion on public engagement for the sidewalk master plan
• Update on 'Home for the Holidays' activities
• Farmers Market binder discussion and 2025 season takeaways
• City Hall updates regarding the resignation of Council member Wendy Van Orman
• Discussion of a potential citizen engagement team to develop an e-bike use ordinance

The Community Engagement Commission excused Commissioner Logan Lankford, approved the meeting agenda, and approved the September 17, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. No public comments were received. Commissioners discussed upcoming public engagement for the sidewalk master plan, updates on the "Home for the Holidays" events, and plans for the farmers market binder and possible volunteer activities.

• Excused Commissioner Logan Lankford (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept. 17, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and review a draft of the City of Liberty Lake Governance Manual. This document outlines the roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures for the Mayor and Council.

• Review of Proposed Governance Manual

The City Council excused Mayor Kaminskas and approved agenda changes adding Council Comments. They adopted revised language for time extensions and moved the Disruptive Public Conduct section to Chapter 10. A unanimous vote extended the meeting to 9:15 p.m., and the council reached consensus on numerous wording updates to the Governance Manual.

• Excused Mayor Kaminskas (6‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Council Comments (6‑0)
• Adopted attorney‑suggested language for extensions of time (6‑0)
• Moved Disruptive Public Conduct section to Chapter 10 (6‑0)
• Extended meeting end time to 9:15 p.m. (6‑0)
• Consensus to revise Governance Manual language for consistency
• Consensus to change “must” to “should” and “10 days” to “7 days” in meeting materials
• Consensus to replace “photograph” with “images” in the title

Civil Service Commission

The City of Liberty Lake cancelled the regularly‑scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting set for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the City Administrator, Friends Group, and Library Director. The board is scheduled to discuss the Strategic Plan and other action items.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan

City Planning Commission

The Liberty Lake Planning Commission will review the agenda and approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It will hold a Draft Sign Code Workshop to examine proposed changes to the city’s sign regulations, and a Housing Element – MFTE Update to discuss multi‑family housing planning. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments and routine reports before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Draft Sign Code Workshop – review of proposed sign code revisions
• Housing Element – MFTE Update – discussion of multi‑family housing planning
• Public comment period for residents
• Secretary’s and Planning Commissioners’ reports

The commission approved the meeting agenda and corrected the agenda’s minutes date. It then approved the September 24 minutes and recognized the Housing Element document with proposed changes as a working draft. The commission also excused Chairperson Joe Mann and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Amended agenda minutes date from September 10 to September 24 (unanimous)
• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Recognized Housing Element document as working draft (unanimous)
• Excused Planning Commission Chairperson Joe Mann (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving October 7 vouchers for payroll and benefits totaling $1,230,968.12, as well as several contracts and task orders. The council will also hold workshop discussions on the 2026‑2028 collective bargaining agreement with the Liberty Lake Police Guild and on e‑bikes and electric scooters. Additional items include ordinance readings and public hearings on co‑living housing code amendments.

• Approve October 7 vouchers for payroll and benefits, total $1,230,968.12
• Approve Parametrix Task Order No. 2025-008 for Mission Ave Overlay North, up to $119,816.00
• Approve contract amendment for Phase 2 of SCJ Parks & Recreation Master Plan, up to $81,238
• Approve tenant improvement allowance for Chavelitas, up to $200,000
• Workshop discussion of the 2026‑2028 collective bargaining agreement with the Liberty Lake Police Guild

The council approved the consent agenda items, including $1,230,968.12 for payroll and benefits and several contracts ranging from $81,238 to $119,816. They also approved a contract for Axon body‑worn cameras and appointed Aaron Asmus to the Salary Commission. Additional actions included unanimous support for National Service Dog Month and Fire Prevention Week proclamations and extensions of the meeting time. Councilmember Van Orman announced her resignation.

• Approved payroll and benefits vouchers totaling $1,230,968.12 (7-0)
• Approved time‑and‑materials contract up to $119,816.00 (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment up to $81,238.00 (7-0)
• Approved two task orders each up to $148,080.06 (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 lodging tax fund use for winter event (7-0)
• Approved $10,900 pre‑payment to Bule River Construction LLC (7-0)
• Approved Axon Body Worn Cameras contract (item 11.A) (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Aaron Asmus to Salary Commission (7-0)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Liberty Lake Parks and Arts Commission will consider several votes, including a mural art and bronze statue project with its budget. Other items include a vision memo audit, a rock garden location decision, utility box wraps, and a Spokane arts consultant agreement. The meeting also features updates on the 20‑year capital facilities plan, pavilion playground recommendation, and various art projects. Public comments are accepted before 1 pm on the meeting day.

• Vote – Mural Art / Bronze Statue / Budget
• Vote – Vision Memo/Goals and Policies Audit
• Vote – Rock Garden Project Location
• Vote – Utility Box Wraps
• Vote – Spokane Arts Consultant Agreement

The Parks and Arts Commission approved several items unanimously, including the rock garden location, a pixelated artwork wrap for a utility box, and a single artist for two utility boxes with STCU donation funding. They also amended the budget to move the carousel statue project to the 2026 city birthday celebration and approved a Spokane Arts Consultant agreement. Votes on the Vision Memo and Co‑Sponsorship Guidelines were tabled until the November meeting, and discussion on the 20‑year capital facilities plan will continue.

• Approved rock garden location (unanimous)
• Approved pixelated artwork wrap for Kramer utility box (unanimous)
• Approved securing a single artist for Kramer and Legacy Ridge boxes and STCU donation (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to move carousel statue to 2026 city birthday celebration (unanimous)
• Approved Spokane Arts Consultant agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled final vote on Vision Memo/Goals and Policies Audit until November meeting
• Tabled vote on Co‑Sponsorships Guidelines until November meeting
• Continued discussion on 20‑year capital facilities (Pavilion playground, splash pad) with no vote

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will hold a special session to review the draft Governance Manual (dated 3/28/25). Council members will discuss the manual's contents but no vote or adoption is indicated. The meeting also includes standard items such as invocation, pledge of allegiance, and public comments.

• Agenda Item 8.A – Review of Proposed Governance Manual (Draft 3.28.25)

The council excused Mayor Kaminskas and approved the agenda unanimously. Members voted 6-1 to waive procedural rules and extend the meeting to 8:30 p.m. The council also approved a special meeting on October 14, 2025 to continue work on the governance manual. All actions were recorded with the indicated vote totals.

• Excused Mayor Kaminskas (7-0)
• Approved agenda as written (7-0)
• Waived rules of procedure to extend meeting (6-1)
• Extended meeting to 8:30 p.m. (6-1)
• Scheduled special meeting on Oct 14, 2025 to continue governance manual discussion (7-0)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider ratifying findings and recommendations to allow co-living housing in all zones where multi-family housing is permitted. This action is required by state law RCW 36.70A.535 and must be adopted by December 31, 2025.

• Ratification of Findings & Recommendations for the Co-living Housing Code Amendment
• Network Analysis Workshop
• Introduction & Governance Chapter workshop

The Planning Commission ratified the findings and recommendation for the Co‑Living Housing Amendment, with a 4‑1 vote. Commissioners Baumker and Sahlberg were approved unanimously as the commission’s representatives to the City’s 20‑Year Capital Facilities Plan Work Group. All other agenda items, including minutes and agenda approval, were also approved unanimously.

• Ratified Co‑Living Housing Amendment findings (vote 4‑1)
• Approved Commissioners Baumker and Sahlberg as representatives to the 20‑Year Capital Facilities Plan Work Group (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Folyer (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement Commission

The Community Engagement Commission will review the Capital Facilities Plan and consider appointing a commission member to the plan’s working group or steering committee. Members will also consider purchasing an Apple AirTag for the Farmers Market binder. Additional updates include the city’s Legacy Church renovation project and the upcoming SeeClickFix online service.

• Selection of a commission member for the 20‑year Capital Facilities Plan working group/steering committee
• Consideration of purchasing an Apple AirTag for the Farmers Market binder
• City Council approved a renovation design services agreement with BCRA for converting the Legacy Church building into a new City Hall
• CEC‑related expenditures reported: $1,722 for mailers, $1,080 for Zencity subscription, $610 for miscellaneous supplies
• Introduction of the SeeClickFix resource to replace TextMyGov for resident service requests

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to have Commissioner Stussy serve on the Capital Facilities Plan steering committee. The commission unanimously decided not to purchase an Apple AirTag for the Farmers Market binder.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Aug. 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Stussy to Capital Facilities Plan steering committee (unanimous)
• Consented not to purchase Apple AirTag for Farmers Market binder (unanimous)

City Council

The Liberty Lake City Council will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including approving $334,094.98 in vouchers, authorizing the mayor to sign an opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, and approving contracts for IT upgrades and public‑art. The council will also discuss updates to the Facility Master Plan, the Hazard Mitigation Risk Plan, and a co‑housing development code amendment workshop. Additional actions include adopting library policy changes and a business‑licensing ordinance amendment.

• Approve September 16, 2025 vouchers totaling $334,094.98
• Authorize mayor to sign opioid abatement settlement documents with Purdue Pharma
• Approve bid for IT electrical upgrades in the Public Safety Building up to $8,700
• Authorize Boyer/Batey artist agreement for Orchard Park boulder art up to $10,000
• Approve quote for Windows 11 IT upgrades up to $23,900

The council approved multiple items, including a $334,094.98 voucher package, IT upgrades for the Public Safety Building, and a library circulation policy amendment. It adopted the Opioid Abatement Agreement with Purdue Pharma by a 6‑1 vote, and passed Ordinance 67‑D amending business licensing regulations unanimously. Additional actions included approval of the Library Card Eligibility Policy (7‑0) and the Boyer/Batey Artist Agreement (unanimous).

• Approved agenda amendments moving items 10.E to 11.C and 10.C to 11.D (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: September 2 minutes, $334,094.98 vouchers, IT electrical upgrades, Windows 11 upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Trustees circulation policy amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Library Card Eligibility Policy (7-0)
• Approved Opioid Abatement Agreement with Purdue Pharma (6-1)
• Approved Boyer/Batey Artist Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 67-D amending business licensing regulations (7-0)
• Extended meeting end time to 9:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting for September 11, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review edits to the Library Card Eligibility Policy. The board intends to decide whether to recommend these policy changes to the city council for final approval.

• Review and potential approval of edits to the Library Card Eligibility Policy
• Quarterly Report to Council
• Non-resident library card fee of $30 per year

The board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda as presented. It approved a partnership with Trailhead Restaurant to host a Liberty Lake Trivia Night fundraiser. The Library Card Eligibility Policy was approved, including clarified language on minor internet use, and the board recommended it to the city council. The library will be closed on September 29‑30 for a software transition, during which books cannot be checked out.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Approved partnership with Trailhead Restaurant for Liberty Lake Trivia Night fundraiser
• Approved Library Card Eligibility Policy with clarified internet usage language
• Recommended Library Card Eligibility Policy to city council
• Scheduled library closure September 29‑30 for software transition (no checkouts)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is reviewing the draft 'City of Liberty Lake Parks & Recreation Master Plan' prepared by SCJ Alliance. The document outlines the city's current park system, community demographics, and future recreational needs.

• Review of Parks & Recreation Master Plan (Draft)
• Project prepared by SCJ Alliance
• Review of existing park facilities and system map
• Review of community survey results and engagement activities
• Review of demand and needs analysis

City Planning Commission

The Liberty Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Development Code that would permit co‑living housing in all zones where multi‑family housing is allowed, as required by state law. The meeting will also continue the sign code workshop and provide an update on the city Parks Plan. Routine items include reviewing the agenda and approving the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on co‑living housing code amendment (citywide, all multi‑family zones)
• Continuation of the Sign Code Workshop to discuss draft updates
• Parks Plan Update workshop
• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• General business: review of agenda

The commission approved its agenda and the August 27 minutes unanimously. It voted 6‑1 to recommend the proposed co‑living housing amendment to the City Council. The meeting was extended by 15 minutes and then adjourned, both by unanimous motions. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for co‑living housing amendment (6‑1)
• Extended meeting by 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission approved the August 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission voted unanimously to support a tennis recreation agreement with Rec Tennis. It also approved the updated draft budget and proposed fee schedule. Additional unanimous actions included approving an artist agreement for the Orchard Park boulder project and creating a plaque for the Kramer LL Together project.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported tennis recreation agreement with Rec Tennis (unanimous)
• Approved updated draft budget and proposed fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved artist agreement for Orchard Park boulder project to go before City Council (unanimous)
• Created plaque for Kramer LL Together project (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several contracts and financial items, including a $428,398 design services contract for City Hall renovation, a $731,170.18 payroll and voucher payment, a trash enclosure contract up to $24,000, and a sprinkler line contract up to $16,486.25. They also authorized a climate planning grant, a WSDOT pavement overlay agreement, and moved the November 4, 2025 meeting to November 3, 2025. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $428,398 City Hall renovation design services contract (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and vouchers totaling $731,170.18 (unanimous)
• Authorized trash enclosure contract up to $24,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized sprinkler line contract up to $16,486.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized climate planning grant contract (unanimous)
• Authorized amended Local Area Agreement with WSDOT for pavement overlay (unanimous)
• Moved November 4, 2025 meeting to November 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the August 13 minutes, excused three absent members, and allowed public comment throughout the sign‑code workshop. It then voted to end the workshop discussion and schedule additional sign‑code review time at the September 10 and October 8 meetings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absences of Commissioners Folyer, Baumker, Heuschel (unanimous)
• Allowed public comment throughout sign code workshop (unanimous)
• Moved remainder of sign code workshop to later meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled sign code review time on Sept 10 and Oct 8 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 23, 2025. Members also consented to submit the most recent draft of the 2025 Annual Report, with Commissioner Bekkedahl offering to present it to the City Council. No public comments were received, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Consented to submit updated 2025 Annual Report draft

City Council

The City Council will hold workshop discussions on charging for public records and communication policies regarding a library ballot measure. The body is also deciding on several recreation agreements and the approval of two final plats.

• Vouchers and payroll in the total amount of $1,298,685.70
• Contract with Access Unlimited for Public Safety Building security updates not to exceed $19,285
• Dundee Concrete and Landscaping quote for driving range ball dispenser structure not to exceed $64,680.60
• Final plat approval for Trutina Ninth Addition (File 2015.PL0001)
• Final plat approval for Legacy Ridge West Third Addition (File 2014.PL0003C)

The council approved the consent agenda, which included payroll vouchers totaling $1,298,685.70 and authorized a security contract up to $19,285. It also approved several recreation service agreements, joined the Inlandshare Library Group, and adopted two final‑plat resolutions for the Trutina Ninth and Legacy Ridge West Third additions. Additional approvals covered an interlocal agreement with the Central Valley School District, a Trailhead Range ball dispenser structure, and a motion defining funding language for the library ballot measure.

• Approved consent agenda items, including $1,298,685.70 payroll vouchers (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to contract with Access Unlimited for security improvements up to $19,285 (unanimous)
• Approved recreation agreements with Inclusa Fitness, Inclusa Health, and Coeur Climbing (5-0)
• Approved joining Inlandshare Library Group (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Central Valley School District (unanimous)
• Approved Trailhead Range Ball Dispenser Structure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-278 for Trutina Ninth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-279 for Legacy Ridge West Third Addition (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved adding a discussion of meeting times to the agenda and excused Commissioner Hatcher from the meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. The minutes were later approved on December 11, 2025.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added discussion of meeting times to agenda (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Hatcher (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved several motions, including excusing an absent commissioner and adopting the agenda and prior minutes. It recommended that City Council approve Chapter 11 Economic Development and Chapter 10 Utilities, Public Facilities and Services Element with an amendment to Policy 19. The commission also struck “schools and fire protection facilities” from Policy 19 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved motion to excuse Commissioner Jim Baumker (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23rd meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Chapter 11 Economic Development (unanimous)
• Struck “schools and fire protection facilities” from Policy 19 (unanimous, no objection)
• Recommended City Council approve Chapter 10 Utilities, Public Facilities and Services Element with Policy 19 amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It ratified the proposed Lighting Code amendments and the amendment allowing fueling stations as an accessory use, both unanimously. A subcommittee was created to develop a logo, slogan, and other branding for the draft public engagement plan. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified proposed Lighting Code amendments (unanimous)
• Ratified amendment for Fueling Stations as an accessory use (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee to create branding for public engagement plan (volunteers: Summer Darrow, Tom Sahlberg, Arlene Fisher Maurer, Joe Mann, Robin Bekkedahl, Cynthia Gamboni)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 308C, which sets the city budget for 2025, by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the General Business Consent Agenda, including payroll vouchers of $1,105,427.44 and several contracts for utility and road projects. Additional approvals were the Design Services Agreement for City Hall renovation and a letter of support for MultiCare’s Certificate of Need application, each passing unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 308C adopting the 2025 city budget (5‑0)
• Approved General Business Consent Agenda items 10.A‑10.G, including payroll $1,105,427.44 and multiple contracts (5‑0)
• Approved Design Services Agreement for City Hall Renovation (item 10.D) (5‑0)
• Approved letter of support request for MultiCare Certificate of Need (item 11.A) (5‑0)

City Council

The council approved Resolution 25-277 to place an advisory vote on the library and community center project, passing with a 4‑2 vote. The council also unanimously appointed members to the “For” and “Against” committees that will evaluate the project. Earlier motions to excuse Mayor Kaminskas and Councilmember Ball and to approve the agenda were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-277 advisory vote measure (4-2)
• Appointed Nathan Wehrman, Steve Anderson, Jared Von Tobel to the Against Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Kim Schmidt, Mary Helgeson, Kim Girard to the For Committee (unanimous)
• Motion to excuse Mayor Kaminskas and Councilmember Ball carried unanimously
• Agenda approval motion carried unanimously

Parks and Arts Commission

The commission unanimously approved the finalized draft of the 2025 budget and the proposed 2026 fee schedule. It also reallocated $5,000 of Pavilion Playground funding, approved adding Coeur Climbing to recreation services, and replaced the Kramer roundabout project with mural art. Additional approvals included a design for the Pavilion historical outlook and a $500 stipend for two artists. The next meeting date was moved to September 8, 2025.

• Approved finalized 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Reallocated $5,000 Pavilion Playground funding (unanimous)
• Approved Coeur Climbing agreement (unanimous, to go before Council)
• Approved replacement of Kramer roundabout with mural art (unanimous)
• Approved design #3 for Pavilion historical outlook (unanimous)
• Approved $500 stipend for each Kramer LL Together artist (unanimous)
• Moved next meeting to September 8, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted 4-2 to direct city staff to prepare an advisory vote for the November ballot on building a new library and community center at Town Square. It also approved the ballot question wording, a separate ballot title, and scheduled a special meeting on August 4 to finalize the materials. Routine motions to excuse a member and approve the agenda passed unanimously.

• Excused Councilmember Ball (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare advisory vote for November ballot (4-2)
• Approved statement of subject matter: “advisory vote concerning new Liberty Lake Library and Community Center” (4-2)
• Scheduled special meeting for Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6 p.m. (4-2)
• Approved ballot question: “Should this project be funded?” (4-2)
• Approved separate ballot title: “Funding for new Liberty Lake Library and Community Center” (4-2)
• Approved advisory vote language and title for library/community center project (4-2)

Community Engagement Commission

The commission approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No public comments were received. Commissioners discussed outreach for the proposed library and community flex space, and considered changing the August 20 meeting date, but took no action on the date change. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken to change Aug. 20 meeting date

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a policy to explore and encourage reclaimed water use in the Utilities & Essential Public Facilities chapter. It also excused three absent commissioners, approved the revised agenda, approved the July 9 meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused absent commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added reclaimed water usage policy to comprehensive plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑1 vote. They adopted the greenhouse‑gas sub‑element of the Comprehensive Plan, adding a cost table, by a 5‑2 vote. An amendment to return the draft to the Planning Commission was rejected. The council also approved scheduling a follow‑up special meeting before August 5 to discuss the library/community‑center project (4‑3).

• Excused Councilmember Kennedy from participation (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (5‑1, Councilmember Kurtz opposed)
• Rejected amendment to return greenhouse‑gas draft to Planning Commission (vote failed)
• Approved greenhouse‑gas sub‑element draft with cost table (5‑2)
• Approved scheduling a special meeting before Aug 5 to discuss library/community‑center project (4‑3)

City Council

The council excused two members unanimously and moved item 11A to the next meeting by a 3‑2 vote. The agenda was approved as amended with a 4‑1 vote, and the meeting was extended to 9:30 p.m. unanimously. The consent agenda approved vouchers and payroll totaling $990,535.52, a dump‑trailer purchase up to $11,000, a storm‑water grant amendment, a civil‑service reappointment, and two recreation agreements, all unanimously.

• Excused Councilmembers Spencer and Dunne (unanimous)
• Moved item 11A to next meeting (passed 3-2)
• Approved agenda as amended (passed 4-1)
• Extended meeting to 9:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and payroll totaling $990,535.52 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Maxx‑D dump trailer up to $11,000 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Maria Hatcher to Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Approved recreation agreements for Wiley E. Waters Whitewater Rafting and Art and Flow (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously excused Commissioner Hatcher. The commission also unanimously approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

• Excused Commissioner Hatcher (unanimous vote)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:01 p.m.

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission moved the Commissioner Reports ahead of the workshops, approved the amended agenda, and approved the June 25 meeting minutes, all unanimously. It then voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Resiliency Sub‑Element Goals, Policies, and Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Report as a working draft. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Moved Planning Commissioner Reports ahead of workshops (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Resiliency Sub‑Element Goals, Policies, and Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $1,500 stipend for the Jakotas goat project, authorized fitness classes, and approved the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier artwork for the Never Forget Garden electric box. Further budget discussion was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 stipend to the Jakotas goat project (unanimous)
• Approved fitness classes proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Tomb of the Unknown Soldier artwork for Never Forget Garden electric box (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the final plat for the River Crossing East Fifth Addition development. It also approved several financial items, including July vouchers of $271,352.44 and purchases for a crack sealer machine, a Bobcat Toolcat, and a K9 vehicle installation. The CIN Consortium was dissolved, and the June 17 meeting minutes were approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 vouchers $271,352.44 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Crafco Crack Sealer Machine up to $77,880.50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat Toolcat UW56 up to $99,236.88 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of K9 vehicle installation up to $13,295.82 (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of CIN Consortium (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-276 final plat of River Crossing East Fifth Addition (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the June 11 meeting minutes without dissent. Commissioners voted to recommend the Greenhouse Gas Sub-Element Goals and Policies to the City Council for approval. A motion to include a specific paragraph in the Urban Design chapter was defeated 4‑3. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approve agenda – unanimous
• Approve June 11 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Recommend Greenhouse Gas Sub-Element Goals and Policies to City Council – unanimous
• Motion to include paragraph in Urban Design chapter – defeated 4‑3
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board voted to recommend that the City Council approve the dissolution of the library’s CIN (Cooperative Information Network) membership. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The recommendation sets the effective date of dissolution as September 30, 2025, and notes that the library director will vote on Liberty Lake’s behalf at the council meeting. A formal council vote with CIN is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

• Recommend City Council approve dissolution of CIN membership (5-0)
• Set effective date of CIN dissolution to September 30, 2025

Community Engagement Commission

The commission excused Commissioner Norman and unanimously approved an amended agenda and the May 21 minutes. It also approved a purchase of up to $60 for meeting supplies and moved the July meeting date to July 23, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Commissioner Norman (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July meeting to July 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of up to $60 supplies (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-275 updating the six‑year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including payroll vouchers, a Boone Avenue pavement contract, a John Deere mower purchase, and the mayor’s authority to sign growth‑management agreement amendments. A work order for project‑management services with Turner & Townsend Heery passed 6‑1, and multiple ordinances were approved while one was tabled.

• Approved 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 25-275) – unanimous
• Approved Boone Avenue pavement repair contract up to $10,015 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of John Deere 1600 Turbo Wide Area Mower up to $78,505.03 – unanimous
• Approved mayor to sign amendments to the Growth Management Joint Planning Interlocal Agreement – unanimous
• Approved work order for project‑management services with Turner & Townsend Heery – 6‑1
• Approved Ordinance No. 8B repealing mayor and council salaries – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 136A repealing the Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Fund – unanimous
• Tabled Ordinance No. 153A repealing the Youth Commission – unanimous

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The commissioners also approved these June 12, 2025 meeting minutes on July 10, 2025. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes on July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:01 p.m. (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The amended May 28 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The commission then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended May 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the edits to the library circulation policy with a 4‑0 vote and will forward the revised policy to the City Council for final approval. Minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting and the agenda were also approved. The meeting reported upcoming library events and ongoing projects but took no other actions.

• Approved edits to library circulation policy (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The council excused Councilmember Kurtz and approved the consent agenda items, including $649,025.82 for payroll and benefits, an $8,903.98 CivicPlus fee, and an amendment to the Parametric Task Order. It also approved the Placer.ai license agreement and the Mission Avenue revised local agency agreement. Finally, the council repealed Ordinances 90A, 105A, and 249A, each passing unanimously.

• Excused Councilmember Kurtz (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: May 20 minutes, $649,025.82 payroll/benefits, $8,903.98 CivicPlus fee, amendment to Parametric Task Order (6-0)
• Approved Placer.ai Order Form and License Agreement (10A) (6-0)
• Approved Mission Avenue Revised Local Agency Agreement (10B) (6-0)
• Repealed Ordinance 90A – minimum public park maintenance standard (6-0)
• Repealed Ordinance 105A – Section 125 Fund cafeteria plan (6-0)
• Repealed Ordinance 249A – Harvard Road Bridge Widening Fund (6-0)

Parks and Arts Commission

The commission unanimously amended the agenda to include a short presentation by Skylar Oberst. It also unanimously approved the May 2025 meeting minutes as amended. A motion to allocate up to $8,000 for a tree‑sponsorship winter event passed unanimously. Another unanimous motion allocated $1,000 for a Bike Safety Rodeo and helmet giveaway.

• Amended agenda to add Skylar Oberst presentation (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $8,000 for tree‑sponsorship winter event (unanimous)
• Allocated $1,000 for Bike Safety Rodeo and helmet giveaway (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the amended May 14 minutes. It also approved removing redline formatting and posting the proposed land‑use chapter edits to the Comprehensive Plan website. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended May 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of redline formatting and posting chapter edits to website (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement Commission

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Fisher Maurer after a motion by Commissioner Saba and second by Commissioner Stussy. The commission also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the session involved updates and discussion of upcoming community events.

• Excused Commissioner Fisher Maurer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a reduction in the monthly vehicle allowance for the mayor and city administrator from $300 to $250, passing 5‑2. They also approved the amended Resolution 02‑048G, a financial management policy, with a 6‑1 vote. The consent agenda items—including approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes, $642,448.47 in payroll vouchers, a police guild MOU, and the Mission Avenue Overlay agreement—were adopted unanimously. Ordinance No. 310 establishing a Capital Investment Advisory Board failed to pass, losing 3‑4.

• Reduced mayor and administrator vehicle allowance to $250/month (5-2)
• Approved amended Resolution 02-048G (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑D (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $642,448.47 payroll and benefits vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Liberty Lake Police Guild for PIO and K9 handler compensation (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Mission Avenue Overlay Local Area Agreement (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 310 establishing Capital Investment Advisory Board failed (3-4)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a modified agenda, excused two absent commissioners, and ratified the April 23rd meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

• Approved modified agenda (unanimous)
• Excused absent Commissioners Dg Garcia and Gene Heuschel (unanimous)
• Approved April 23rd meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda for this meeting. They waived the 2018 fee of $573 and the 2019 fee of $149, citing the statute of limitations. The board also agreed to take individual tours of the library with Administrator Jandy in the coming weeks.

• Approved minutes from the prior meeting
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Waived 2018 fee of $573
• Waived 2019 fee of $149
• Scheduled individual library tours with Administrator Jandy

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously excused Commissioner Hatcher. It also unanimously approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the Lateral Officer section list. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Excused Commissioner Hatcher (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Officer section list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted 5-1 to adopt Resolution 02-047K, amending the city’s personnel policy for all employees. It also approved several budget items, including payroll vouchers of $1,110,127.70, a $50,000 RAM 1500 purchase, and a $372,000 water‑truck payment. The council authorized the mayor to sign a commitment letter and submit a Climate Planning Grant application, approved a donation to the police K9 program, and appointed Gary Edwards to the Community Engagement Commission.

• Approved Resolution 02-047K amending personnel policy (5-1)
• Approved payroll and benefits vouchers totaling $1,110,127.70 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of RAM 1500 up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Freightliner water truck up to $372,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign commitment letter and submit Climate Planning Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved donation from Emma Loves Dogs Foundation to Police K9 program (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gary Edwards to Community Engagement Commission (unanimous)
• Approved No‑Cost Time Extension on Sign Code Amendment Contract with Berk Consulting (unanimous)

Parks and Arts Commission

The Parks and Arts Commission approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Bike Rodeo event, with scheduling to be discussed later. It also approved a 2025 makeover of the Pavillion ticket booth, meeting beautification standards. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bike Rodeo event pending scheduling (unanimous)
• Approved Pavillion ticket booth makeover for 2025 (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 9 minutes (with a clarification) by unanimous vote. It then concurred in principle with staff’s administrative interpretation for electric‑vehicle infrastructure requirements in new development. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9 minutes with clarification (unanimous)
• Concurred with staff’s EV infrastructure interpretation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement Commission

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Fisher Maurer. It also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and accepted the March 19, 2025 minutes as amended. No other formal actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioner Fisher Maurer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted March 19, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted 7‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 25‑274, which amends and restates the Community Revitalization Financing and Tax Increment Area Agreement. It also approved several other resolutions, a budget‑related ordinance, procurement items totaling $445,434.39, and a motion allowing candidates to staff the Farmers Market booth (4‑3). Additionally, the council appointed Leah Stussy to the Community Engagement Commission and approved the annual budget amendment ordinance unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 25‑274 financing agreement (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 12‑164H public improvements (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 12‑156G council rules amendment (6‑1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 308B budget amendment (unanimously)
• Approved Farmers Market candidate participation motion (4‑3)
• Approved vouchers totaling $445,434.39 (unanimously)
• Appointed Leah Stussy to Community Engagement Commission (unanimously)
• Approved procurement items: $16,786 Permittrax fee, $11,503 Salter Tanks, $13,080 Frost Solutions contract, and donation of 100 stuffed animals (unanimously)

Parks and Arts Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to have construction permit costs fall on the commission. The next Story Walk location was tentatively set at the Diamonds elementary school pathway. Two items—Rotary Room and Never Forget Garden electrical box—were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approve March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assign construction permit costs to the commission (unanimous)
• Set tentative Story Walk location at Diamonds elementary school pathway (tentative)
• Table Rotary Room update for next meeting
• Table Never Forget Garden electrical box update for next meeting
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission excused Commissioners Mann and Robbins, approved the meeting agenda and the March 26 minutes, and then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously. No substantive policy actions were decided.

• Excused absent Commissioners Mann and Robbins (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the April 1 meeting vouchers, including payroll and benefits totaling $872,605.25. It also approved tourism funding of $195,572, a K9 purchase and training up to $16,350, and a $1,400 Lions Club kiosk donation. Additional actions included appointing Logan Lankford to the Community Engagement Commission and approving a lease addendum for 23129 E. Mission.

• Approved payroll and benefits totaling $872,605.25 (unanimous)
• Approved tourism funding of $195,572 (unanimous)
• Approved K9 purchase and training up to $16,350 (unanimous)
• Approved Lions Club kiosk donation of $1,400 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointment of Logan Lankford to Community Engagement Commission (unanimous)
• Approved lease addendum for 23129 E. Mission (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Valbridge Property Advisors up to $8,502 (unanimous)
• Declared 2018 Jacobsen Turfcat mower surplus and donated to East Valley School District (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission unanimously excused two absent commissioners and a sick member. It then unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 12 minutes as amended. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Excused absent commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 12 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Staff presented a capital investment strategy and recommended creating a steering committee to analyze and prioritize investments. The council did not vote on the committee and will consider it at a future meeting.

Community Engagement Commission

The commission voted unanimously to excuse Commissioner Fisher Maurer. The agenda for the March 19 meeting was accepted without dissent. The minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Excused Commissioner Fisher Maurer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)