City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY 6 PM WORKSHOP SESSION City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer, Councilmembers Spencer, Van Orman, Dunne, Sahlberg, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. Mayor Kaminskas was absent due to attending the AWC Annual Conference. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and Mikayla Kittilstved, Interim Library Director. Parametrix Review of Mission Avenue Phase 2: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, provided a brief history and overview of the project. KJ Hanley, with Parametrix, presented an overview of the design process and repair plans. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered. With there being no further discussion, the workshop session ended at 6:54 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION INVOCATION: Given by Councilmember Spencer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tern Folyer, City Council and City Staff. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer, Councilmembers Spencer, Van Orman, Dunne, Sahlberg, Cargill and Kurtz, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, David Williams, City Engineer, David Goehner, Communications Specialist, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, Sean Boutz, City Attorney, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk. Councilmember Dunne moved to excuse Mayor Kaminskas. Councilmember Kurtz seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Kaminskas was absent due to attending the AWC Annual Conference. City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner, and Mikayla Kittilstved, Interim Library Director. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mark Saba spoke regarding the Winter Glow Golf Tournament and Barefoot in the Park. Bob Schneidmiller spoke regarding the Purple Heart Proclamation. ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: City Council Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023 Page 1 of 3 Proclamation - Purple Heart City: The city clerk read the proclamation. Councilmember Spencer moved to approve the proclamation. Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Folyer then declared Liberty Lake a Purple Heart City. REPORTS & INQUIRIES: City Council: Councilmember Dunne reported on the Liberty Lake Garage Sales and upcoming summer events. Councilmember Sahlberg reported on the staff appreciation BBQ. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer reported on a request to lease a piece of property at the Farmer’s Market for a temporary coffee shop, a letter received regarding property on the north side of the river, and difficulties renewing homeowners insurance following hail storm. Councilmember Cargill reported on baseball field space. Mayor: No report at this time. City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, reviewed upcoming events and reminders and provided council an opportunity to ask questions regarding the department reports. Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, announced the audit exit interview scheduled for June David Williams, City Engineer, provided a capital project update. Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering provided an update on the Trailhead Clubhouse updates. Questions asked and answered throughout. Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: No report at this time. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: No items at this time. GENERAL BUSINESS Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda items bA, lOB, bC, and 1OD. Councilmember Dunne seconded, which carried unanimously. With this action, the following items were approved: bA. June 6, 2023 city council meeting minutes lOB. June 20, 2023 vouchers, May 16-31, 2023 payroll and benefits, and the June 8, 2023 manual check in the total amount of $839,612.34. 1 0.C. Purchase of two 2023 GMC Terrains from George Gee in an amount not to exceed $87,000 including taxes, tags, fees and equipping both vehicles with the City logo, flashing yellow lights, extra keys, and standard safety equipment. 10.D. Amendment extending the Ecology Stormwater Master Plan Grant period through June 30, 2024. Action Items: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Charlie Jencks to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Kurtz seconded. Mr. Jencks introduced himself. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer then called for the vote. Councilmembers Folyer, Sahlberg, Dunne, Spencer, Van Orman and Kurtz voted in favor; Councilrnernber Cargill voted opposed. The motion carried 6-b. COUNCIL COMMENTS: No comments at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: City Council Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering presented on the process and overview of the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan, including amendments from last year, and input from the council workshop. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. and invited public comment. No comment was heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer closed the hearing at 7:46 p.m. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 23-247: The city clerk read, by title only, Resolution No. 23-247, “A Resolution of the City of Liberty Lake Updating the Six (6) Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2024 through 2029.” Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve Resolution No. 23-247, adopting the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan. Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer invited public comments and council discussion. No comments or discussion were heard at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Folyer called for the vote which carried unanimously. ORDINANCES: 1st Read Ordinance No. 295: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 295, “An — Ordinance of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington Granting the Right of Franchise to Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC, Wholesail Networks, LLC, Ziply Wireless, LLC, Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of Northwest Fiber, LLC, for the Operation of a Telecommunications System in the City of Liberty Lake.” Mayor Pro Tern Folyer invited council discussion. No discussion occurred at this time. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES: No items at this time. INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, along with council, reviewed upcoming agenda items. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Michael Hamblet spoke regarding baseball field space. EXECUTIVE SESSION: No items at this time. ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. These minutes were approved July 11, 2023. Cris Kaminskas, Mayor City of Liberty Lake Thes’é minue’s i’vere prared 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. City Council Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023 Page 3 of 3