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Regular Meeting

Liberty Lake, WA · June 7, 2022

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c City op 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 — 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. City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 1 of 4 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. City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Code Amendment Personal Services as Limited Use in the “I” Zone: Amy Mullerleile, Senior — 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: 2nd 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 City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 3 of 4 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. 7.aminslcas3-Mayor / ktUj o Pa-o - City of Liberty Lake - // / /\ j/6y /J,///7(7 Kelsey Hardy. This Council meeting was also audio taped. Anyone desiring to listen to the recording may contact the City Clerk. City Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 4 of 4

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