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Moses Lake City Council Dean Hankins, Mayor |Don Myers, Deputy Mayor | Deanna Martinez, Council Member | Dustin Swartz, Council Member Mark Fancher, Council Member | David Eck, Council Member| Judy Madewell, Council Member REMOTE ACCESS OPTION and IN PERSON UPDATE Citizens can join this meeting remotely by calling the numbers listed at the bottom of the agenda or via internet at https://cityofml.zoom.us/j/83515523308. Moses Lake Civic Center – 401 S. Balsam or remote access Special Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 5 p.m. Call to Order - 5:00 P.M. #1 Congressional Spending Application Request Motion Adjournment Next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2022 NOTICE: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 764-3703 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made prior to the meeting time. Zoom Meeting – Audio Only Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://cityofml.zoom.us/j/83515523308 Or One tap mobile : US: +12532158782,,83515523308# or +13462487799,,83515523308# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 835 1552 3308 International numbers available: https://cityofml.zoom.us/u/kdLReuQA7x  Game Changer Projects! Expansion of the utilities to encourage economic development: Examples include: • The Cascade Valley area is currently underserved by water and sewer utilities. Before this area can fully develop, additional water, sewer, and roadway improvements will be necessary to ensure availability of services. The City has developed a conceptual plan for extending utility services to the incorporated portions of Cascade Valley along Valley Road. This route would provide the greatest benefit to the larger Cascade Valley area while being relatively easy to maintain long- term. The proposed extension of both water and sewer mains down Valley Road would require the following improvements: ▪ 5,800 linear feet of sewer force main; ▪ 2,500 linear feet of sewer gravity main; ▪ 5,200 linear feet of 12-inch water main; ▪ 3,100 linear feet of 8-inch water main; ▪ 1 new sewer lift station; Ch. 7 Capital Facilities DRAFT Moses Lake Together – Creating Our Future | October 2021 7-22 ▪ 1 new water well and well house; and ▪ 8,300 linear feet of roadway repaving as part of water and sewer line installation. Total conceptual cost for this project is approximately $4 million. The project is included in the proposed ARPA budget. • Water reuse projects and sewer capacity expansion projects to enable development on parcels in the Superfund site and on the Wheeler Corridor. The water reuse project was scoped for submittal for federal funds and estimated at $30 million. In the Utilities Element the needed improvements in the Wheeler Corridor are identified (COF bypass for direct connection to the Sand Dunes treatment facility and water/sewer capacity improvements).  Broadway District Revitalization Moses Lake’s Broadway corridor (historic Highway 10) provides an important connection between I-90 and Downtown and can serve an important economic function as a gateway to the city. However, significant improvements are necessary to improve development viability in the area and create a multimodal transportation corridor. Goals of the revitalization project include: ▪ Stormwater and wastewater infrastructure improvements to reduce runoff pollution and improve lake health; ▪ Increased bicycle and pedestrian access through the district; ▪ Redevelopment of urban infill properties, which increased property values and property tax revenues; and ▪ Revitalization of the local business community. Infrastructure investments, property acquisitions, and site improvements are projected to cost approximately $120 million. Key projects include: ▪ Street upgrades, traffic calming, transit infrastructure, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities along 3.75 miles of roadway; ▪ Acquisition of the portion of the Columbia River Railroad line that runs through the district for conversion and incorporating in the Moses Lake Activity Trail; and ▪ Acquisition of property for development as subsidized housing, mixed-use commercial development, or hotel/convention spaces through public-private partnerships. Funding for the Broadway District Revitalization is anticipated to come from a new tax increment financing district, supplementing by grant funding.  Downtown Creative District: This project would revitalize the 125-acre Paver District in Downtown Moses Lake, which has suffered from disinvestment in recent decades. The recent COVID pandemic has further hurt local businesses and forced business closures in the area. The Creative District project seeks to create a unique sense of place for Downtown Moses Lake, focused on civic uses and the city’s cultural heritage. Project goals also include reduced vacancy of downtown commercial spaces, increased mixed-use and live-work development, and creation of economic opportunity and community resilience for a diverse cross-section of city residents. Revitalization of the Creative District will be accomplished through targeted investments in facilities and infrastructure, including the following: ▪ Expansion of the Moses Lake public library to include meeting spaces and maker/artist spaces; ▪ Establishment of a small business/start-up incubator in partnership with the Moses Lake Chamber; ▪ Improvements to stormwater facilities on Broadway and Third Avenue to demonstrate use of stormwater facilities for placemaking and improvement of surface water quality and lake health; ▪ Construction of a mixed-use housing project to implement the City’s Housing Action Plan; and ▪ Enhancements at McCosh Park and Sinkiuse Square to enhance utilization and honor local tribal history and relationships. The City estimates the total cost of improvements associated with the Creative District at approximately $22 million. While funding has been secured for some components of the project, the City is seeking grant funding for the majority of costs.  I-90 Improvement Project In addition to its role as a major regional transportation corridor, I-90 serves as a vital local transportation link for the Moses Lake area, connecting central Moses Lake to the growing West Moses Lake/Mae Valley area. This project would include the formal design, environmental review, and construction of additional multi- modal local access lanes on I-90 between Hansen Road and West Lakeshore Drive, as well as construct improvements to the overpass and pedestrian connection at Hansen Road. The goals of the project include: ▪ Improve traffic safety on I-90: Growth in the area has increased congestion on this segment of I-90, leading to safety hazards as local traffic is forced to mix with interstate traffic. Additional local-access lanes would relieve congestion and reduce conflicts. ▪ Improve lake health: This portion of I-90 includes a lake crossing, and the existing roadway is not compliant with Eastern Washington National Pollution Discharge standards. Roadway upgrades would allow installation of improved stormwater facilities to handle runoff from the highway. ▪ Improve pedestrian access and safety: Improvements to the pedestrian overpass at Hansen Road would include enhancements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additional benefits of the project would include improved freight mobility due to reduced mixing of local and interstate traffic, improved transportation access to the West Moses Lake/Mae Valley area in anticipation of future growth, and improved access to recreational amenities, including Blue Heron Park. Total cost for the project is estimated at $95 million, and funding is anticipated to consist of a mix of local funds and federal grant funding.  Transformational Center The proposed project, the Moses Lake Transformational Campus, will be a 5‐acre site designed to provide comprehensive homelessness intervention and community services for Grant County. The City’s current Sleep Center will be replicated at the campus (described below) and there will be opportunity for a multi-function facility that provides office space for a wide range of agencies offering a range of services to marginalized populations, including homeless prevention and outreach services, mental health providers, SUD counselors, nutrition programs, a community meeting space, employment preparation and coaching, and outreach services such as SOAR navigators and coordinated entry. A 20‐unit enhanced shelter will provide immediate access to housing, Case Management, and stabilization services and work in conjunction with the providers in the multi‐function facility to prevent homelessness and facilitate exits to permanent housing. Additionally, a combination drop‐in shelter/warming center/hygiene center will be constructed on‐site to provide shelter for individuals and households not yet ready to enter a formal shelter program. Finally, a 50‐unit affordable housing project with units dedicated to homeless and very low income households will be built, depending on updated market analysis. A community garden will be maintained to encourage the consumption of fresh vegetables. If funded, the Moses Lake Transformational Campus will be a “one‐stop‐shop” for households in crisis to access rent assistance, nutrition, employment counseling, behavioral health and domestic violence referrals, community agency referrals, energy assistance, and more. A feasibility study is currently getting underway. Allison Williams City Manager (509)764-3702 awilliams@cityofml. com