City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · December 6, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022
HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION
INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Spencer.
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 rhysically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tem Folyer,
Councilmembers Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Van Orman, and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City
Administrator, Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, David Goehner,
Communications Specialist, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, Damon
Simmons, Police Chief, and Todd Henderson, IT Technician.
City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Jen Camp, Operations &
Maintenance Director, David Williams, City Engineer, Lisa Key, Planning & Engineering
Director, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and Jandy Humble, Library Director.
Councilmember Dunne moved to excuse Councilmember Cargill. Councilmember Van Orman
seconded, which carried unanimously.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to amend the agenda to add item liD,
regarding a donation from Rudeen Development to the Police Department. Councilmember
Spencer seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the
agenda as amended. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: No comments at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: Recognizing Ethan Moriniti for his Life Saving Action: The City Clerk read the
proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the proclamation. Councilmember Van
Orman seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Kaminskas then proclaimed the 6” Day of
December 2022 a special day in honor of Ethan.
REPORTS & INQUIRIES:
City Council: Councilmember Sahlberg reported on 2021 audit results, and the Liberty Lake
community Christmas cheer program.
Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on events with GSI and Valley Chamber, as well as holiday
toy drives at the local children’s hospital.
City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator reviewed upcoming events and reminders,
and set the table for staff to provide updates. Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering along
with Tanner Peterson provided a Trailhead construction update. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director
provided an update on the 2021 audit results and 2023 insurance coverage. Lastly, Mark
provided an update on the Snow Angel program. Questions asked and answered throughout.
Parks & Arts Commission: Laina Schutz, Commission Chair, provided an update on utility box
projects, upcoming basketball court mural at Pavillion Park, and the story walk at Orchard Park.
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Spokane Valley Fire Department: Deputy Chief Hatley provided a brief update on department
activity and the Santa sleigh.
Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: Kottayam Natarajan, Jr. provided an update on the
extension of leaf drop off site and annual reservoir chlorination.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: No items at this time.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda, item 1 OA was to approve the
November 15th, 2022 city council meeting minutes, item lOB was to approve the December 6,
2022 vouchers in the amount of $193,434.14. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which
carried unanimously.
Action Items:
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize a total of $25,727.63 for the purchase of rapid
flashing beacon hardware for three pedestrian crossings, to include the purchase price of
$23,625, and sales tax in the amount of $2,102.63. Councilmember Van Orrnan seconded,
which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of David Hirnebaugh to
position 3 of the Parks and Arts Commission. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which
carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year agreement with
Debtbook in an amount not to exceed $7,100 including tax. Councilmember Kurtz seconded.
Following brief discussion, the mayor called for the vote which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to accept the donation from Rudeen Development to the Police
Department Capital Fund in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the mayor to sign the
donation form. Councilmember Kurtz seconded, which carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer inquired regarding the VoteCast program.
PUBlIC HEARINGS I APPEALS:
Public Hearing 2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Amendments: Lisa
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Key, Director of Planning and Engineering, presented an overview of the proposed 2022
Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Amendments, along with a procedural overview.
Questions asked and answered by Council.
Mayor Kaminskas opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. and invited public comment. No
comments were heard at this time. The mayor closed the hearing at 8:17 p.m.
Public Hearing Final Budget Hearing: Mayor Kaminskas opened the final budget hearing at
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8:17 p.m. and invited public comment. No comments were heard at this time. The mayor closed
the hearing at 8:18 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 22-240: The city clerk read, by title only, Resolution No. 22-240, “A Resolution of
the City of Liberty Lake, Washington Approving the Final Plat of Trutina 6t Addition, Located in
Portions of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 25N, Range 45 E.W.M., Liberty
Lake, Washington, File 2015.PL0001F.” Mayor Kaminskas invited public comment. Kottayam
Natarajan, Jr. commented on the sewage treatment across the street from this development.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Resolution No. 22-240. Councilmember Dunne
seconded, which carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCES:
Read Ordinance No. 292: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 292, “An
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Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Amending the City of Liberty Lake
Comprehensive Plan, The City of Liberty Lake Development Code, and the Development Code
Contained in the River District Specific Area Plan.”
Read Ordinance No. 284B: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 284B, “An
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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.” Councilmember Dunne moved to suspend the
council rules to move to second read of Ordinance No. 284B. Councilmember Sahlberg
seconded, which carried unanimously.
2 Read Ordinance No. 284B: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 284B, “An
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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.” Mayor Karninskas invited public comment. No
comments were heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Ordinance No.
284B. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously.
2uid Read Ordinance No. 290: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No.
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290, “An
Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Adopting the 2023-2028 Capital Facilities
Plan.” Mayor Kaminskas invited public comment. No comments were heard at this time. Mayor
Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Ordinance No. 290. Councilmember Spencer seconded,
which carried unanimously.
2 Read Ordinance No. 291: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 291, “An
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Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Adopting a Budget for the Period January 1,
2023 through December 31, 2023, Appropriating Funds and Establishing Salary Schedules for
Established Positions”. Mayor Kaminskas invited public comments. No comments were heard at
this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Ordinance No. 291. Councilmember Dunne
seconded, which carried unanimously.
2 Read Ordinance No. 96B: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 96B, “An
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Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington, Amending Ordinance No. 96A, Amending
Solicitor and Peddler License Regulations for the City of Liberty Lake.” Mayor Kaminskas invited
public comment. No comments were heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to
approve Ordinance No. 96B. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCES: No items at this time.
INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: The Mayor and council reviewed
upcoming workshops and agenda items.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Kottayam Natarajan, Jr. spoke regarding amenities provided in Liberty Lake.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: No items at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
These minutes were approved December 20, 2022.
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Cris Kaminskas, Mayor
City of Liberty Lake
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These fninute iere prep&ed by Kelsey Hardy. 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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