City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · April 19, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY
6:00 P.M. COMMITTEE WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
Mayor Kaminskas called the committee workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. Prior to discussion,
Mayor Kaminskas reviewed the logistics for this evening’s workshop which, under Governor
Inslee’s “Washington Ready” plan, was being held in person at City Hall and remotely via Zoom.
City officials who physically attended the workshop: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer,
Councilmembers Baird, VanOrman, Kurtz, and Sahlberg, Jen Camp, acting City Administrator,
Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, David Goehner, Communications Specialist and Todd
Henderson, IT Technician.
City officials who remotely attended the workshop via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Lisa
Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, Chris Johnston, Golf
Pro, Trevor Ragan, acting Director of Operations & Maintenance, Amy Mullerleile, Senior
Planner, Sean Boutz, City Attorney and Kelsey Wright, City Clerk.
Councilmembers Dunne and Cargill were absent.
Trailhead Workshop: The Design Build Trailhead Project Team presented updates on the
Trailhead Project including selection of a preferred restauranteur, site plan design, timeline
going forward, and possible alternative funding sources. Questions asked and answered.
With there being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION
Prior to invocation, Mayor Kaminskas reviewed the logistics for this evening’s meeting which,
under Governor Inslee’s “Washington Ready” plan, was being held in-person at City Hall and
remotely via Zoom.
INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Baird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Kaminskas, City Council, and City Staff.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kaminskas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer,
Councilmembers Baird, Cargill, VanOrman, Kurtz, and Sahlberg, Jen Camp, acting City
Administrator, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, David Goehner, Communications Specialist,
Jandy Humble, Library Director and Todd Henderson, IT Technician.
City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Lisa
Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, Chris Johnston, Golf
Pro, Trevor Ragan, acting Director of Operations & Maintenance, Derek Kosanke, Street Crew
Lead, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, Sean Boutz, City Attorney and Kelsey Wright, City Clerk.
Councilmember Sahlberg moved to excuse Councilmember Dunne. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Folyer, which carried unanimously.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as presented.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cargill, which carried unanimously.
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2022 Page 1 of 5
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Carol Meduna: a city resident, spoke regarding the frontage work on Mission.
Mark Saba: a city resident, spoke regarding a golf tournament fundraiser for Winter Glow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I PRESENTATIONS
Rick Scott, Director of SCOPE. presented an overview of the S.C.O.P.E. program and ways
that citizens can get involved. Questions asked and answered.
REPORTS & INQUIRIES:
City Council: Councilmember VanOrman reported on the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Councilmember Sahlberg reported on attending the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of
Commerce meeting.
Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on attending an orientation for the Nation League of Cities
and discussions with the Director of the Aging and Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington
group. She informed council and citizens of upcoming WSDOT open houses and mentioned she
will be participating in an upcoming interview for the consulting firm for the STA strategic plan.
City Administrator: Jen Camp, acting City Administrator, set the table for staff to provide
updates. David Williams, City Engineer provided an update on current construction projects
within the city. Trevor Ragan, acting Operations & Maintenance Director introduced new hires
Robert Kirtland, Tim Thompson, Devon Weixel and Ashley Wilson. Jandy Humble, Library
Director introduced the new full time Librarian, Mikayla Kittilstved. David Goehner, new
Communications Specialist introduced himself. Jen Camp then reviewed upcoming events and
reminders. Questions asked and answered.
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District: Bill Genoway, District Commissioner, provided an
update regarding backflow prevention, monitoring hydrant usage, utility tax proposed by the City
of Spokane, and the availability of facility tours. Questions asked and answered.
Planning Commission: Richard Siler, Planning Commission Chair thanked the Mayor for filling
vacancies on the planning commission and reviewed the commission’s work program for this
year.
Mayor Kaminskas then took the floor and thanked Mike Kennedy for his service on the council.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS:
Trailhead: Mayor Kaminskas stated that a continuation of the Trailhead workshop was not
needed as the discussion was completed during the 6:00 p.m. workshop.
Library Board Workshop: Brad Hamlet, Library Board of Trustees member reviewed the 2019
Community Needs Assessment and showed video footage of the current state of the Library.
Jandy Humble, Library Director reviewed available grants for library projects. Questions asked
and answered.
Library Lake Logo Update: Mayor Kaminskas introduced a contract for professional services for
consideration to update the City logo. Dayne Kuhlmann with Victory Media presented an
overview of the process for designing a new logo for the City of Liberty Lake. Discussion ensued
with questions asked and answered.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2022 Page 2 of 5
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, itern lOAi was to approve the
March 29, 2022 special city council meeting minutes; item was lOAii to approve the April 5,
2022 vouchers in the amount of $546,709.01; and item 1 OAiii was to approve the April 19, 2022
vouchers and March payroll, benefits and quarterlies in the amount of $927,188.70. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Kurtz. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the
vote which carried unanimously.
Action Items
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the purchase of a John Deere Tractor and Toro 3
Point Aerator in the amount of $88,494. Seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. Trevor Ragan
noted the correction in the purchase amount. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the
vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the mayor to sign the on-call agreement with Road
Products LLC for 2022 crack sealing, in an amount not to exceed $34,999. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Cargill, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the mayor to sign the on-call agreement with MA
Sweeping for 2022 street sweeping, in an amount not to exceed $70,000. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Baird. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote
which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the purchase of parts and labor for the repair and
motor replacement of the police station garage door in the amount of $5,091 .07. The motion
was seconded by Councilrnember Baird. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the
vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the purchase of parts and labor for electrical work in
the evidence room at the police station in the amount of $5,913.27. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Sahlberg. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which
carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the renewal of the Liberty Lake Police Department
extra duty service contract with Legacy Ridge at Liberty Lake Homeowners Association. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Baird. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for
the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to confirm the mayor’s appointments of Shawna Deane and Kim
Girard to the Library Board of Trustees. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg.
Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the City to proceed with the standard allowance for
revenue loss for ARP funds. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cargill, which
carried unanimously.
Kyle Dixon, Finance Director reviewed the proposals received for potential bond counsel for
Trailhead. Ryan Neumeister with Northwest Municipal Advisors provided brief follow up.
Councilmember VanOrrnan moved to approve Foster Garvey to provide bond counsel for
Trailhead financing, seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. Questions asked and answered.
The mayor then called for the vote which carried unanimously.
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2022 Page 3 of 5
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the City’s Banner Bank credit line increase from
$25,000 to $40,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. Following brief
discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to appoint Finance Director, Kyle Dixon and Treasurer, Ann Marie
Gale as responsible individuals for the City’s STCU CD accounts. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Baird. Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried
unanimously.
Sean Boutz, City Attorney reviewed the background and requirements for participating in the
One Washington MOU. Questions asked and answered. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to
authorize the Mayor to execute the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding between
Washington Municipalities. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kurtz, which carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to table authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement with
Victory Media for logo design. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg.
Councilmembers Salhberg, Baird, Folyer, Kurtz and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmember
VanOrman voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-1.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No council comments at this time.
ORDINANCES:
Read Ordinance No. 96A: The City Clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 96A, “An
—
Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Establishing Requirements for the Licensing
of Solicitors and Peddlers, Requiring a License Fee, Setting Hours During Which Peddling or
Solicitation is Allowed, Prohibiting Solicitation or Peddling on Posted Premises, And
Establishing Penalties for Violation of this Ordinance and Repealing Ordinance No. 96 in its
Entirety.” Councilmember Sahlberg moved to amend section 4D to read “whether the applicant
or any solicitor agent listed on the application has a conviction for a felony in any state within the
10 years preceding the license application.” And strike the remainder of section 4D, seconded
by Councilrnember Folyer. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. The
mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously. Mayor Kaminskas invited public comment.
No comments were heard at this time. The mayor called for the vote to approve Ordinance 96A
as amended, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Kurtz moved to extend the meeting to 10:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Baird, which carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming
workshops and agenda items.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Dq Garcia: a city resident, spoke regarding the workshop on the city logo.
Jim Baumker: a city resident, spoke regarding an idea of Library space at the Meadowwood
Technology Campus.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2022 Page 4 of 5
These minutes were approved May 3rd, 2022.
Cris Kaminskas, Mayor
City of Liberty Lake
— /
/t
Notes and Transcription by KeIsey Hardy. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone
desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk.
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2022 Page 5 of 5
Get email alerts for Liberty Lake
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.