City Council
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · July 11, 2023
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023
HELD IN-PERSON & REMOTELY
6 PM WORKSHOP SESSION
City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer,
Councilmembers Spencer, Dunne, Sahlberg, and Cargill, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator,
Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Damon Simmons, Police Chief, Darin Morgan, Police
Lieutenant, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director, and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk.
City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Jen Camp, Operations &
Maintenance Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering, and Amy Mullerleile, Senior
Planner.
ClAW/Clear Risk Property Liability Insurance Provider: Kyle Dixon, Finance Director,
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introduced three representatives from ClAW and Clear Risk Solutions. Frank Andrus, Vice
President, Wes Crago, Program Administrator, and Blair Kok, Risk Manager, presented
information on services they currently provide, insurance costs, their focus on risk prevention
and importance of building relationships with clients. Council discussion ensued with questions
asked and answered.
With there being no further discussion, the workshop session ended at 6:42 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SESSION
INVOCATION: Given by Mayor Kaminskas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Kaminskas, City Council and City Staff.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kaminskas called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
City officials who physically attended the meeting: Mayor Kaminskas, Mayor Pro Tern Folyer,
Councilmembers Spencer, Dunne, Sahlberg, and Cargill, Mark McAvoy, City Administrator,
Todd Henderson, IT Technician, Darin Morgan, Police Lieutenant, Kyle Dixon, Finance Director,
Jen Camp, Operations & Maintenance Director, Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering,
and Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk.
Councilmember Dunne moved to excuse Councilmember Kurtz. Councilmember Cargill
seconded, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Spencer moved to excuse Councilmember Van Orman. Councilmernber Dunne
seconded, which carried unanimously.
City officials who remotely attended the meeting via Zoom: Damon Simmons, Police Chief and
Amy Mullerleile, Senior Planner.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tem Folyer moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Councilmember Sahlberg seconded. Following brief discussion, the Mayor called for the vote
which carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Hudson Cargill spoke regarding baseball field space.
ANNOUNCEMENTS I PROCLAMATIONS I SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
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Introduction of New Police Officer: Police Chief Simmons introduced Officer Kyle Fritz.
REPORTS & INQUIRIES:
City Council: Councilmember Dunne reported on a Regional Homeless Authority presentation
and the inaugural STA central city line.
Councilmember Sahlberg reported on the Mission Avenue closure and the fundraiser for
Friends of the Library at the Liberty Lake Winery.
Councilmember Spencer reported on the AWC annual conference.
Mayor: Mayor Kaminskas reported on meetings attended, upcoming growth management
meetings, and the AWC annual conference.
City Administrator: Mark McAvoy, City Administrator, reviewed upcoming events and reminders.
Kelsey Hardy, City Clerk reported on donations received during the second quarter of 2023.
Lisa Key, Director of Planning & Engineering updated council on the Mission Avenue repairs.
Mark then provided an update on the strategic plan. Questions asked and answered throughout.
Spokane Valley Fire Department: Fire Chief Soto reported on June and year-to-date incident
and response data.
Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District: Bill Genoway, District Commissioner, reported on
remodeling at the district office, status of backflow testing, and an upcoming project on Liberty
Lake Road. Questions asked and answered.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS:
Baseball Field Space: Jen Camp, Director of Operations & Maintenance, reviewed baseball field
space and primary use of these fields. Steve Raab, president of LLSV Little League, presented
information on league participation, field use, and benefits of additional field space. Council
discussion ensued with questions asked and answered.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the consent agenda items 1OA and lOB.
Councilmember Cargill seconded, which carried unanimously. With this action, the following
items were approved:
10.A. June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
lOB. July 4, 2023 vouchers, June 1-15, 2023 payroll and benefits, and the June 22,
2023 manual check in the total amount of $771,831.39.
Action Items:
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the amendment to Parametrix Task Order No. 2023-
05 for on-call construction support services for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.
Councilmember Spencer seconded, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Folyer moved to approve the amendment to Parametrix Task Order No. 2022-
01 for on-call plan review services for a total amount not to exceed $45,000. Councilmember
Sahlberg seconded, which carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No comments at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS I APPEALS: No items at this time.
RESOLUTIONS: No items at this time.
ORDINANCES:
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1st Read Ordinance No. 291A: The city clerk read, by title only, “An Ordinance Amending
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Ordinance No. 291 Passed by the City Council on December 6, 2022, Entitled ‘An 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”. Council discussion ensued with questions asked and answered.
Mayor Kaminskas announced a 5-minute break at 8:14 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:19 p.m.
2nd Read Ordinance No. 295: The city clerk read, by title only, Ordinance No. 295, “An
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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.” Councilmember Sahlberg moved to approve Ordinance No. 295. Councilmember Dunne
seconded. Mayor Kaminskas invited council discussion and public comment. No discussion or
comments were heard at this time. The mayor then called for the vote which carried
unanimously.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCES: No items at this time.
INTRODUCTION OF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Kaminskas reviewed upcoming
agenda items.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: No comments at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Kaminskas announced a 15-minute executive session per RCW
42.30.110(1)(g) regarding personnel matters, to return at 8:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes were approved July 18, 2023.
Cris Kaminskas, Mayor
City of Liberty Lake
These minufés were prered 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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