City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · May 17, 2022
Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY
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6:00 P.M. 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 VanOrman, Kurtz, Dunne, and Sahlberg, Darrin Morgan, Police Lieutenant
David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Sean Boutz, City Attorney and Todd Henderson, IT
Technician.
City officials who remotely attended the workshop via Zoom: Jen Camp, acting City
Administrator, Damon Simmons, Police Chief, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Lisa Key, Director
of Planning & Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, Chris Johnston, Golf Pro, Derek
Kosanke, Streets Crew Lead, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk.
Councilmember Cargill was absent.
Trailhead Workshop Mini GMP: The Design Build Trailhead Project Team presented updates
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on the Trailhead Project including utility projects and funding sources, site GMP, building design
and schedule. Questions asked and answered throughout.
The workshop adjourned at 6:55 p.m. with a continuation of the presentation and conversation
planned during the 7 p.m. meeting.
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 Dunne.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Kaminskas, City Council, and City Staff.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kaminskas called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer,
Councilmembers Cargill, VanOrman, Kurtz, Dunne, and Sahlberg, David Goehner,
Communications Specialist, Sean Boutz, City Attorney and Todd Henderson, IT Technician.
City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Jen Camp, acting City Administrator,
Damon Simmons, Police Chief, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning &
Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, Chris Johnston, Golf Pro, Derek Kosanke, Streets
Crew Lead, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as presented,
seconded by Councilmember Dunne. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Marjorie Frett: a city resident, spoke regarding the need of public and private event space in the
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city.
Scott Murray: a city resident, spoke regarding the Trailhead project.
Richard Mark: a city resident, spoke regarding LLPD reports.
Laina Schutz: a city resident, spoke regarding Ordinance No. 285 and the impact to our schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Lennar Presentation: Jayson Hunnel, with Lennar presented an overview of the work they are
starting in the Stonehill community. Questions asked and answered.
Rotary Hometown Heroes Banner Donation: Don Walker, a city resident and Liberty Lake
Centennial Rotary Club member, presented on the proposed Liberty Lake Hometown Heroes
Banner Program.
Lemonade Day Proclamation: The City Clerk read the Lemonade Day Proclamation. Mayor Pro
Tern Folyer moved to approve the proclamation of Lemonade Day. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Dunne, which carried unanimously. Mayor Kaminskas then proclaimed May
21st,
2022 as Lemonade Day.
REPORTS & INQUIRIES:
City Council: Councilmember Dunne reported on his travels out of country.
Councilrnember Sahlberg reported on attending the homeless symposium.
Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on a follow up meeting with the Army National Guard, the
first Farmer’s Market of the year, AWC bi-partisan infrastructure law webinar opportunities, an
update with Prothman regarding CA recruitment, and utility funding through AWC. AWC annual
conference upcoming.
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. Damon Simmons, Police Chief provided an update on Flock safety cameras. Jen
Camp then reviewed upcoming events and reminders. Questions asked and answered.
Planning Commission: Richard Siler, Planning Commission Chair, provided an update on topics
recently reviewed by Planning Commission which will be forthcoming to council.
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District: Bill Genoway, District Commissioner extended an
invitation to attend LLSWD Board meetings, announced the retirement of a long time LLSWD
employee and addressed back flow prevention.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS:
Trailhead Workshop Continuation: The Design Build Team continued their presentation from the
6 pm Trailhead Workshop. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered.
Cybersecurity: Ian Moore, with CISA, presented on current cybersecurity threats and
recommendations to mitigate these threats.
Library Board Workshop Use of CFP Funds: Jandy Humble, Library Director and Brad Hamlet,
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Library Board of Trustees member spoke regarding the need to do RFPs for an architect to
review options in the current building and to hire a professional organizer. Questions asked and
answered and discussion ensued.
Councilmember Sahlberg moved to direct the library to move forward with the requested RFPs,
seconded by Councilmember Dunne. Councilmembers Dunne, Sahlberg and Kurtz voted in
favor; Councilmembers Cargill, Folyer and VanOrman voted opposed, resulting in tie vote.
Mayor Kaminskas broke the tie by voting in favor. The motion carried with a final tally of 4-3.
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Public Works Yard Bid: Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering reviewed the bid results for
the Public Works Yard Building which came in over budget and asked for direction from council
on how to proceed. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered.
Council directed staff to bring back information on budget amendment options and an action
item for consideration to award the base bid and alternate one for a mezzanine.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1 OA was to approve the
May 3, 2022 city council meeting minutes; item lOB was to approve the May 17, 2022 vouchers
and April payroll and benefits in the amount of $1,129,898.39. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Sahlberg, which carried unanimously.
Action Items
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the expenditure for labor and materials to replace the
Orchard Park splash pad activation sensors and wiring in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kurtz, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the price increase for Fuel Cloud installation in the
amount of $4,683.63. Seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. Following brief discussion, the
mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to accept the $50,000 donation from Rotary Club of Liberty Lake
Centennial Foundation for Trailhead Clubhouse and authorize the Mayor to execute the
associated Memorandum of Understanding. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Dunne. Following discussion, the mayor called for the vote. Councilmember Kurtz moved to
table the discussion until the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg.
Councilmembers Sahlberg, Kurtz, VanOrman, Folyer and Cargill voted in favor; Councilmember
Dunne voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-1.
Councilmember Cargill moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m., seconded by
Councilmember Dunne. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to accept the donation from Rotary Club of Liberty Lake
Centennial Foundation in the amount of $14,017.06 for Hometown Hero Banners to be hung on
light poles in the City of Liberty Lake. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cargill.
Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve and authorize the mayor to execute the Trailhead Mini
GMP contract, Amendment 1, in the amount of $1 ,483,220. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Dunne. Councilmembers Kurtz, Sahlberg, Dunne, Folyer and VanOrman voted
in favor; Councilmember Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of 5-1.
Councilmember Sahlberg moved to approve the request to purchase five PD vehicles using
ARPA funds not to exceed $300,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dunne.
Kyle Dixon, Finance Director reviewed fund options for the vehicle purchases. Council
discussion ensued. Councilmember Sahlberg moved to amend his motion to approve the
purchase using the general fund, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Folyer. The motion to amend
carried unanimously. The mayor then called for the vote on the amended motion, which carried
unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No comments at this time.
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ORDINANCES:
1st Read: Ordinance No. 285: The City Clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 285, “An
Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Plan and Zoning Designation for Meadowwood Technology Campus from I (Light Industrial)
to M-2 (Community Center Mixed Use), and Authorizing a Development Agreement Establishing
Additional Development Standards for the Subject Property. Council discussion ensued.
INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming
workshops and agenda items.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Tim Olsen: a city resident, spoke regarding the Trailhead design.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
These minutes were approved June 7tb, 2022.
& Cris Kaminskas, Mayor
City of Liberty Lake
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Note l7ansc6tion bKeIsey Hardy. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone
desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk.
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