City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · June 7, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022
HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY
6:00 P.M. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
Mayor Kaminskas called the committee workshop to order at 6:00 p.m.
City officials who physically attended the workshop: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tem Folyer,
Councilmembers VanOrman, Kurtz, Dunne, Cargill and Sahlberg, Amy Mullerleile, Senior
Planner, Trevor Ragan, acting Operations & Maintenance Director, Darin Morgan, Lieutenant,
Sean Boutz, City Attorney 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, Derek Kosanke, Streets Crew Lead, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk.
Trallhead Workshop Mini GMP: Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering Director and the
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Design Build Trailhead Project Team presented updates on the Trailhead Project following
feedback from the community. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director informed council of funding options.
Council discussed with questions asked and answered.
Councilmember Dunne moved that the council express preference to the expanded option as
presented. Seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Kurtz
and Folyer voted in favor; Councilmembers Cargill and VanOrman voted opposed. The motion
passed with a final tally of 4-2.
The workshop adjourned at 6:50p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION
INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Cargill.
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 VanOrman, Kurtz, Dunne, Cargill and Sahlberg, Amy Mullerleile, Senior
Planner, Trevor Ragan, acting Operations & Maintenance Director, Darin Morgan, Lieutenant,
Sean Boutz, City Attorney 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, Derek Kosanke, Streets Crew Lead, Jandy Humble, Library Director and Kelsey Hardy,
City Clerk.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to amend the agenda to move the oath
of office to follow ordinances. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg.
Councilmernbers Folyer, VanOrman, Kurtz, Dunne and Sahlberg voted in favor; Councilmember
Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried 5-1. Councilmernber Cargill moved to add public
comment between agenda item 9Ai and 9A11, seconded by Councilmember Kurtz. The motion
carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as amended,
seconded by Councilmember Dunne. The motion carried unanimously.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS: The mayor invited public comment. No citizens commented at this time.
REPORTS & INQUIRIES:
City Council: Councilmember Dunne reported on an event about planning and land use at
Ridgeline High School, a Spokane Transit Authority planning and development meeting, and a
basketball tournament at Legacy Church.
Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on recruitment for the City Administrator, a meeting with the
National Guard, ideas for golf cart signage and the farmer’s market.
City Administrator: David Williams, City Engineer provided an update on projects and Kyle
Dixon, Finance Director reviewed upcoming events. Questions asked and answered throughout.
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District: No report at this time.
Spokane Valley Fire Department: Fire Chief Soto reported on last month’s and year to date fire
department activity.
Parks & Arts Commission: No report at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Don Walker, with the Gallant Guards of Liberty Lake, presented regarding the Vietnam War
Memorial Wall.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS:
Filling Vacant Council Seat — Position 4:
Mayor Kaminskas reviewed the process for interviews and appointment. The mayor and council
interviewed Mike Behary, Jed Spencer, Linda Ball, Keith Kopelson and Mike Kennedy.
Following interviews, the mayor invited citizen comments. No citizens commented at this time.
The mayor acknowledged written public comments received which were distributed to the full
council in advance of the meeting. The city clerk acknowledged written public comment from
Bob and Pat Skatturn, which was also distributed to the mayor and council in advance of the
meeting.
At 9:10 p.m. the mayor called for a 5-minute break, followed by an executive session per RCW
42.30.110(1 )(h) to evaluate the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office.
She announced that executive session would last until 9:45 p.m.
Council reconvened the regular meeting at 9:45 p.m. Councilmember Dunne moved to extend
the meeting until 10:30 p.m. Councilmember Kurtz seconded, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Karninskas then invited nominations.
Councilmember Cargill moved to nominate Jed Spencer, Councilmember Sahlberg seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to nominate Mike Kennedy, Councilmember VanOrman.
seconded.
Councilmember Dunne nominated Keith Kopelson, Councilmember Kurtz seconded.
The mayor called for the vote on the first nominee, Jed Spencer. Councilmembers Cargill, Kurtz,
Dunne and Sahlberg voted in favor; Councilmembers VanOrman and Mayor Pro Tern Folyer
voted opposed.
Having received a majority vote, Jed Spencer was appointed to City Council Position 4.
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Code Amendment Personal Services as Limited Use in the “I” Zone: Amy Mullerleile, Senior
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Planner presented the proposed amendment to the City’s Development Code to allow Personal
Services as a limited use in the Light Industrial Zone. Questions asked and answered.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1 OA was to approve the
May 17, 2022 city council meeting minutes; item lOB was to approve the June 7, 2022 vouchers
and May payroll and benefits in the amount of $710,378.83. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Cargill, which carried unanimously.
Action Items
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the mayor to execute the Grant Agreement with
Washington Department of Ecology to develop a Stormwater Master Plan. Councilmember
Sahlberg seconded. Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, provided background
information on the grant. Following questions, the mayor called for the vote which carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the mayor to execute Parametrix Task Order 2022-
02 for preparation of a Stormwater Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Kurtz, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern 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. Councilmember Cargill seconded. Following
discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Dardan
Enterprises, Inc. for the construction of the Public Works Building Shell with a pre-engineered
mezzanine for a cost of $1 ,91 1,988 plus estimated sales tax in the amount of $170,167.
Additionally, authorize staff to manage contingency and inspection fees in an amount not to
exceed $191,199, fora total authorization not to exceed $2,273,354. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Dunne. Council discussed with questions asked and answered.
Councilmember Kurtz moved to extend the meeting to 10:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Dunne, which carried unanimously. The mayor then called for the vote.
Councilmembers Kurtz, Dunne, Sahlberg and Folyer voted in favor; Councilmembers Cargill
and VanOrman voted opposed. The motion carried, 4-2.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the mayor to approve the donation of the Little
Library. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sahlberg, which carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No comments at this time.
ORDINANCES:
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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 Map 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.” Councilmember Dunne moved to
approve Ordinance No. 285, Councilmember VanOrman seconded. The mayor invited council
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discussion. No discussion was heard at this time. The mayor invited public comment, none was
heard at this time. The mayor then called for the vote which carried unanimously.
The city clerk administered the oath office for newly appointed Councilmember Jed Spencer.
INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas and the city clerk
reviewed upcoming workshops and agenda items.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: The mayor invited public comment. No citizens commented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
These minutes were approved June 21st, 2022.
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Kelsey Hardy. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone
desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk.
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