City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · September 6, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY
6:00 P.M. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
Trailhead GMP: The Trailhead Design Build project team presented an update on the progress
and schedule, market conditions and a guaranteed maximum price proposal. Kyle Dixon,
Finance Director provided information on financing. Council discussion ensued with questions
asked and answered.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION
INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Spencer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Mayor, 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 Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, VanOrman, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City
Administrator, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Police
Chief Damon Simmons, Lieutenant Darin Morgan, David Williams, City Engineer, Todd
Henderson, IT Technician.
City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Jandy
Humble, Library Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, Trevor Ragan, Parks
and Operations Lead, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner and Chris Johnston, Golf Pro.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to add an executive session per RCW
42.30.110(1 )(i) regarding personnel. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried
unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Councilmember Kurtz seconded, which carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mayor Kaminskas invited public comment.
Jena Jauchius spoke in favor of the Building OHANA community concept.
Mark London spoke in favor of the Building OHANA community concept.
Sima Thorpe spoke in favor of the Building OHANA community concept.
Bob Scarfo spoke in favor of the Building OHANA community concept.
ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation Building OHANA: Founder/CEO, Deborah Finck, and Real Estate Development
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Director, Maria Williams of Building OHANA presented their ideas to council for consideration
and further discussion about the possibility of implementation of a community within the city with
a focus on support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Questions asked
and answered.
REPORTS & INQUIRIES:
City Council:
Councilmember Spencer reported on the law enforcement training simulator.
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Councilmember Cargill reported on the Liberty Launch Academy kickoff.
Councilmember Sahlberg reported on the symposium on homelessness.
Mayor: The Mayor provided an update budget preparation for 2023 and reported that fall
meetings for various committees are ramping back up.
City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator thanked staff for their support in helping
reschedule Spokane Symphony concert. He reviewed upcoming events and reminders,
Shakespeare in the Park plaque and Spokane Transit Authority updates. Lt Morgan and Chief
Simmons provided an update on various PD trainings and new training technology for future
consideration. David Williams, City Engineer provided an update on city projects and Kyle
Dixon, Finance Director, provided an update on the purchase of the building located at 23129 E
Mission. Questions asked and answered throughout.
Spokane Valley Fire Dept: Chief Soto provided an update on Spokane Valley Fire Dept
incidents for the month of August.
Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: Kottayarn Natarajan provided an update. The District’s
NPDES discharge permit has been received and they are appealing temperature limit in the
permit. The backflow prevention testing program has been a success. Treatment on the lake is
in process with no restrictions on use. Lastly, quarterly meter reading will be on the next bill for
customers. Questions asked and answered.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS:
Trailhead Update: Council continued discussion from the 6pm workshop session.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1 OA was to approve the
August 16, 2022 city council meeting minutes; item 1 OB was to approve the September 6, 2022
vouchers in the amount of $260,641.26. Councilmember Kurtz seconded, which carried
unanimously.
Action Items
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract
Addendum for Trailhead Clubhouse Construction totaling $7,295,000 as reflected in option 1.
Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Following brief discussion, Mayor Kaminskas called for the
vote. Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Folyer and Kurtz voted in favor;
Councilmembers Cargill and VanOrman voted opposed. The motion carried with a final tally of
5-2.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to fund the additional $300,000 included in option 1 of the GMP
from the existing balance in the Golf Operations Fund. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded.
Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Folyer, Kurtz and VanOrman voted in favor;
Councilmember Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried 6-1.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State Opioid
Distribution Allocation Agreement and Participation Form. Councilrnember Kurtz seconded.
Following brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with
Central Valley for a School Resource Officer. Councilmernber Kurtz seconded, which carried
unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tern Folyer rnoved to confirm appointments of Jennifer Kosaka and Bill Norman to
the Community Engagement Commission. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the three-year agreement with ProCare Services for
annual maintenance of AED’s supplied to LLPD by Spokane Valley Fire Dept. Councilmember
Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve one-year agreement with DATEC, Inc providing 24/7
IT network monitoring. Councilmember Kurtz seconded, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to authorize pre-approval for Streets Department to purchase two
trucks not to exceed $110,000 as they become available. Councilmember VanOrman seconded,
which carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Dunne thanked Todd Henderson for his proactive approach to cybersecurity
protection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: No items at this time.
RESOLUTIONS: No items at this time.
ORDINANCES:
Read- Ordinance No. 287: The acting city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 287, “An
Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, relating to contracting indebtedness;
providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $7,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of limited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series to provide funds to finance
a portion of the City’s Trailhead Golf Course building and parking improvements project and
other capital improvements, and to pay the costs of issuance of the bonds; fixing or setting
parameters with respect to certain terms and covenants of the bonds; appointing the City’s
designated representative to approve the final terms of the sale of the bonds; and providing for
other related matters.” Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Ordinance No. 287.
Councilmember Dunne seconded. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Kaminskas invited citizen
comment. No comments were heard at this time. The mayor then called for the vote.
Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Folyer, Kurtz and VanOrman voted in favor;
Councilmember Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried 6-1.
Read- Ordinance No 284A: The acting city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance 284A, “An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 284 Passed by the City Council on December 21, 2021,
Entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Adopting a Budget for the
Period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, Appropriating Funds and Establishing
Salary Schedules for Established Positions”. Council discussion ensued. Finance Director
presented council with detail regarding Ordinance 284A and will include additional $300,000
appropriation from 420 Golf Operations Fund.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCES — No items at this time.
INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: The mayor and council reviewed
upcoming workshops.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mayor Kaminskas invited public comment.
Brian Asmus spoke regarding the first day of school, school resource officer, HUB breakfast on
Thursday Sept29 at Mirabeau Park, and the Moving Wall Sept 15-19 volunteers requested can
contact Brian.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 9:02 p.m. Mayor Kaminskas adjourned to executive session per
ROW 42.30.110(1 )(i), returning at 9:25 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
These minutes were approved September 20, 2022.
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TeseThinutejweré prepard by Kyle Dixon. This meeting was also recorded. Anyone desiring
to listen to the recording may visit the city’s website or contact the City Clerk.
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