City Council Meeting June 23 2026

The Moses Lake City Council meeting on June 23, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. Key agenda items involved approval of extraterritorial agreements for residential developments, with staff recommending denial of some due to water capacity constraints and regulatory compliance concerns. The council approved a night work authorization for a water main project on Stratford Road to minimize traffic disruption. A direct reimbursement agreement for the Desert Point sewer extension was approved, with a consultant's design and staff time costs capped at $125,000. The council also approved amendments to the 2026 unrepresented salary plan, adding three finance department positions to address recent turnover and workload. Additionally, the council discussed the upcoming request for qualifications (RFQ) process to find an operator for a city recreation facility, emphasizing the need for a qualified entity to assume operational responsibilities and associated costs. Presentations included updates on a fee study for community development and parks, and a report on public facilities district funding options. The meeting concluded with an executive session on sidewalk maintenance enforcement and potential litigation. No votes were taken during the executive session.