City Council Meetings

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL May 13, 2025 STUDY SESSION Sleep Center Closure Transition Plan Workshop Mayor Swartz read his statement published online May 1 titled “On Drugs, Crime, and Homelessness in Moses Lake: Time for a Homegrown Approach”. The message is to create additional community partnerships, improve communication materials, and update camping restrictions on private property for a brighter future. Staff reviewed the transition plan framework and next steps to obtain public input with final draft presented for Council consideration to adopt on June 24. Council inquired about new signs, camping violation processes, and 911 education. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Mayor Swartz in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center with audio remote access. Special notice for remote attendance and citizen comment were posted on the meeting agenda. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Swartz; Deputy Mayor Madewell; Council Members Lombardi, Fancher, Martinez, and Myers. Absent: Council Member Skaug. Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to excuse of Council Member Skaug, second by Council Member Lombardi. The motion carried 6 – 0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Fancher led the Flag Salute. AGENDA APPROVAL Action taken: Council Member Fancher moved to approve the Agenda as presented, second by Deputy Mayor Madewell. The motion carried 6 – 0. PRESENTATION Armed Services Recognition Mayor Swartz recognized Moses Lake area High School recruits and issued each of them a certificate, city pin, and personalized banner with their armor of military service. Marines: Miroslav Melnikov Fletcher, Paola Galvan, Abigail Ruiz Maciel, and Tristan Seibel, National Guard: Vincent Bodenman, and Navy: Meadow Alicia Saenz CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION – reduced to 3-minutes each Narcan Dispensary – NCW Library Executive Director Barabara Walters, Wenatchee, is against the suggested Narcan dispensing regulation. She said distributed there has been 819 boxes distributed, 24 lives saved, that they are part of the solution and not a problem. Illegal Camping on Private Property – Karen Smith, Moses Lake, voiced concerns about illegal camping on her neighbor's property for the past eight years. She has contacted code enforcement and the police and is now looking to Council for help on a resolution. Document Ref: PYMNQ-M2EUR-JNR4I-K8TVF Page 1 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – May 13, 2025 Advocate for Recovery Resources – Cody Moore, Wenatchee, shared his journey from homelessness to mentor at Oxford House. He highlighted valuable resources available in Wenatchee and the numerous lives saved through Narcan and CPR training. Sleep Center Closure – Marissa Carans, Moses Lake, opposes the Sleep Center's closure, citing concerns for patrons facing temporary challenges. At a recent Downtown Moses Lake Association meeting, email addresses were collected for the city and she asked how and when this information will be used as she has not received any communication. Joseph Moriarty, Moses Lake, is concerned about Sleep Center users facing challenges and is hopeful for increased resources from nearby cities. SUMMARY REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT Memorial Day Proclamation Mayor Swartz read a proclamation to recognize men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom. Museum & Art Center David Douglas Award The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center staff were recognized for receiving the David Douglas Award from the Washington State Historical Society. The museum was honored for its new permanent history exhibits which feature text in English and Spanish, an expanded historical narrative, and new stories from historical research. Spring Fest Lip Sync Battle The event organizers are looking for three Council Members to volunteer in judging the competition. Mayor Swartz, Council Members Martinez and Fancher accepted the challenge. Event will be at McCosh Park Amphitheater, Thursday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. Futsal Court Grand Opening Mayor Swartz, Deputy Mayor Madewell. and Council Member Martinez attended the grand opening of the new futsal courts at Harrison K. Dano Park. Former resident Scottie Tim Tymczyszyn provided matching funds on a grant from the RAVE Foundation. This is the first Seattle Reign FC branded futsal court in Washington state. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Federal Legislative Agenda Update Elevate Government Affairs Consultant David Marten provided a slide deck on federal funding appropriations received for water infrastructure and requested direction for FY 2026. 1st Quarter Financial Report Finance Director Madeline Prentice provided an analysis of actual revenue and expenses from 2021 to 2025 year to date March. The quarter ended under budget by 21.6%, with expenses also under budget by 2.8%. There are typical variances tied to timing of property tax and intergovernmental revenues, incomplete capital projects, and position vacancies. pg. 2 Document Ref: PYMNQ-M2EUR-JNR4I-K8TVF Page 2 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – May 13, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA #1 a. Electronic Transfer: N/A Checks: 169731 - 170032 - $2,766,062.28 Payroll Checks: 04-25-2025 PR, #66661 - 66680 - $10,041.18 (Ck. 66659 - 66660 - Voided) Electronic Payments: 04-25-2025 Direct Deposit - $677,669.23 b. Industrial Waste Discharge Permit No. 28 Fog Solutions LLC c. SR-17 at Stratford Rd Consultant Amendment d. Accept Seal Coat Project 2024 e. Approve Publicly Owned Treatment Works Discharge Request f. Vacant Lot Purchase and Sale Agreement and Parcel Boundary Line Adjustment g. Downtown Moses Lake Association License Agreement h. Vorobey and Korneychuk Infrastructure Deferral Covenant Action taken: Council Member Myers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, second by Council Member Martinez. The motion carried 6 – 0. NEW BUSINESS #2 Draft Regulation for Dispensing Narcan on City Property City Attorney Katherine Kenison draft regulations for public distribution and dispensing of Narcan on city property. Council and staff discussed liabilities of dispensing vs. administering, license agreements, and definition of drugs. Council provided guidance to staff for research needed prior to presenting a new draft on June 24. #3 Luta & Virginia Street Covenant Payment Arrangements Staff proposed offering payment plans to the property owners with terms of up to 10 years at a fixed interest rate of the prime interest rate plus 0% to be paid annually, monthly, or quarterly. The prime interest rate used will be the rate on the day the property owner executes the payment plan contract with the City. Residents Scott Cottrill, Rebecca Mabius, Michael Reilly, and Bob Schram commented to Council on how this affects them and requested better notices to buyers on future covenants. Action taken: Council Member Martinez moved to approve the payment arrangements as discussed for Luta & Virginia Street Covenants as presented, second by Council Member Fancher. The motion carried 6 – 0. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Fire Service Recognition by Samaritan Hospital – Fire Administrator Mike Ganz shared a special recognition for the paramedic crew that saved a child's life by transporting them to Spokane during severe weather conditions. Wastewater System Development Charge Reduction – Staff advised Council that they are drafting options to be presented at the next meeting for consideration of an exemption to pg. 3 Document Ref: PYMNQ-M2EUR-JNR4I-K8TVF Page 3 of 4  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – May 13, 2025 charges for fire water meters that supply water to above ground and underground tanks dedicated to fire suppression. Downtown Chip Seal and Restripe Project – Staff will conduct a public meeting on May 20 to gather input from the community for downtown street work planned for this year. Informational Session for Council Candidates – City Manager Rob Karlinsey requested input from Council on holding an informational meeting for residents that have filed for Council positions on the ballot this November. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Martinez shared her admiration of the extra efforts made by the paramedic crew. Council Member Lombardi reported on airport crack seal, Port of Moses Lake work with the FAA and their needing a new fire station, crop management, ground breaking for new the Animal Shelter, and state budget bond issues pertaining to Moses Lake. Mayor Swartz shared that the delegates for the Sister City Exchange have been selected and that 2026 will mark the 45th anniversary of relations with Yonezawa, Japan. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ______________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST____________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk pg. 4 Document Ref: PYMNQ-M2EUR-JNR4I-K8TVF Page 4 of 4 REF. NUMBER DOCUMENT COMPLETED BY ALL PARTIES ON PYMNQ-M2EUR-JNR4I-K8TVF 15 NOV 2025 19:45:47 UTC SIGNER TIMESTAMP SIGNATURE SENT MAYOR DUSTIN SWARTZ 29 OCT 2025 17:17:58 EMAIL VIEWED DSWARTZ@CITYOFML.COM 14 NOV 2025 00:41:59 IP ADDRESS SIGNED 104.193.239.74 14 NOV 2025 00:42:12 LOCATION MOSES LAKE, UNITED STATES RECIPIENT VERIFICATION EMAIL VERIFIED 14 NOV 2025 00:41:59 SENT DEBBIE BURKE 29 OCT 2025 17:17:58 EMAIL VIEWED DBURKE@CITYOFML.COM 13 NOV 2025 19:58:28 SIGNED 15 NOV 2025 19:45:47 IP ADDRESS 63.135.54.162 LOCATION MOSES LAKE, UNITED STATES RECIPIENT VERIFICATION EMAIL VERIFIED 13 NOV 2025 19:58:28 Signed with PandaDoc PAGE 1 OF 1