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Motion to excuse Council member Dunne from the July 1 meeting — Passed (6–0). Council moved and seconded the excusal for a family emergency.

Approval of the meeting agenda as printed — Passed (6–0).

Approval of general business consent agenda items 9(a)–9(e) — Passed (6–0). The council approved the consent agenda as presented; the item list was presented on the meeting agenda.

Approval to authorize the library board of trustees to vote on dissolving the Cooperative Information Network (CIN) consortium, with plan to reform as “Inland Northwest Libraries” — Passed (6–0). Library staff Jandy told council the CIN consortium paperwork was not formed correctly and the easiest remediation is to dissolve and reform under the new name. Jandy said her board will consider the dissolution at its July 16 meeting and that the plan is to officially dissolve on Sept. 30 (end of fiscal year) and to reform in October, with a new contract to return to council for signature.

Adoption of Resolution No. 25‑276 (final plat approval for River Crossing East, Fifth Addition) — Passed (6–0). The council voted to approve the final plat as printed in the meeting packet; no public testimony was offered on the item during the hearing.

These votes reflect the formal record of the July 1 meeting. Other agenda items — including capital facilities updates, the greenhouse‑gas subelement workshop, and public comments about WinterGlow and micromobility safety — were presented for discussion and direction; they did not include ordinance votes at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved routine and specific actions including excusing a member, passing the consent agenda, authorizing a library board vote on consortium dissolution, and adopting a final plat for River Crossing East — all recorded as unanimous votes.","taxTitle","Liberty Lake, Spokane County, Washington","taxId",52172,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180584,"Residents urge action on WinterGlow succession and electric‑vehicle/scooter safety; council schedules workshop",8964,205000,9169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117437-aaacf6016d007f478a5c34b41eb76eac&start=205&end=9169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117437-aaacf6016d007f478a5c34b41eb76eac/thumbnail_205000.jpg","/articles/6180584/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/Residents-urge-action-on-WinterGlow-succession-and-electricvehiclescooter-safety-council-schedules-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180584-6f179d045ffc5f6ccd3969ce1ecf68da/orig.mp4?Expires=1773553626&Signature=GwW-bbPMZPTnFJzWE3Nnj-YXvwoSHwzxlislO54oJ0IHpnG43A0el0xpGCvPb61F2NM8OuDw~WsCa7C86kcCSRBw~PiGtoiwh8iAVEeDErkfmgP7CoxlaqgEgL9QA4HmV-ZC333oIVH9Crxt45zD9zc459LbVG4MAlxmzdkbI3kydAAMDQwEOwCxDwVCgumOidYhanB5go0WeeIO3FRpEDF~b5C7x3~~b38UMuMqpk95JTxlAYvEfY040hdKA0sHjt4pYH5TMRlMY~6IraI3CsStqgcWCxydkFDyig1ObleQemoKtCLbinIT76cA7HnsEYSDDDusTeo3yXibpFXPwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liberty Lake — Two citizen comments at the July 1 meeting asked the council to address a local holiday event’s future and growing safety concerns on trails and streets.

Corinne Hunt, speaking as a WinterGlow board member, told council the volunteer nonprofit that produces the annual free WinterGlow light displays has notified city staff earlier in 2025 that it could not continue producing the event because its volunteer base has dwindled, costs have increased and the core group has aged out. “This was not an inability of planning by WinterGlow,” Hunt said, and she offered to help transition displays and to meet with city staff to explain needs and costs; she said volunteers and the event’s longtime organizer had offered to assist but the city turned down a specific purchase offer at an earlier date. Hunt asked the city to consider options so the community could continue the lights program.

Resident Mark Sauer (who identified himself as a Liberty Lake resident) raised safety concerns about golf carts, e‑bikes and electric scooters on city streets and trails. Sauer described being passed at high speed by two kids on electric scooters while he was driving a golf cart at roughly 14 mph and asked the council to consider regulations, public education and formation of a small subcommittee with police and citizens to research options. “The only thing I’m looking at is safety again,” he said.

Council members took the comments under advisement and staff noted an item for future workshop discussion. At the meeting’s end councilors and staff discussed scheduling a dedicated workshop and police presentation on electric bicycles and motorized scooters; a notation on the consent calendar and the meeting agenda list referred to a possible workshop on the topic. Several council members also said they had personally observed high speeds on trails and urged staff to bring options for regulation, public outreach and enforcement.

On WinterGlow, staff said the city had been offered displays and volunteer help by individuals who have worked on the show and that staff would follow up with the event’s board to clarify next steps and whether any transition or purchase of displays could be arranged. No formal council action was taken during the meeting on WinterGlow or on mobility regulations; councilors asked staff to return with options for a workshop and possible regulatory approaches.","Residents told council WinterGlow cannot continue and offered to transfer displays; another resident urged rules for golf carts, e‑bikes and scooters and asked for a citizen‑staff subcommittee. Council agreed to schedule a workshop on e‑bikes and scooters.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180589,"City announces grants and timing for Mission Avenue, Molter overlay; Sprague Avenue plan shifts to reconstruction",1014,1337000,2351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117437-aaacf6016d007f478a5c34b41eb76eac&start=1337&end=2351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117437-aaacf6016d007f478a5c34b41eb76eac/thumbnail_1337000.jpg","/articles/6180589/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/City-announces-grants-and-timing-for-Mission-Avenue-Molter-overlay-Sprague-Avenue-plan-shifts-to-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180589-853d4e4f12e4f1273e121ee9372b30f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773553626&Signature=THclsU8b0L8ApaD4oXGZa6762KRp9U4jVDw-0hEDjjJKzYlAz~Ok~EBa4a4UwWPZquczYFHqWyzHoiRpfwt2C8cvuxDgQ5GwUDuqHZBTSAJ4gQIFT0Cfio2ZNg6AY79ztBQbDTiT0ax1n~lbsr17pduk3ZduAY0VOL1jWAfo3kRsYsGnAUHqH8XfqpvqWFyBxdSS1C05FzPeUanbBx~NVH2W3hE1B-xiORURuVp0bAUTD0Te6f-jbLRa9c3hy38MiEiTt5J4XyHStRdO~NGSGMZJuskjseQeX0xs4DxtzoeLMTfH-RGrZvEyb0lMtWnaOaBqGcRQxUMa0xRZJ29qAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liberty Lake — City staff updated the City Council on capital facilities and transportation projects July 1, reporting recently awarded grants, near‑term construction work and design changes on a long‑planned roadway project.

City engineer Luke Michaels described a Department of Commerce grant of about $1,000,000 toward a Mission Avenue frontage project estimated at $1,700,000 that will add sidewalks on the south side and new stormwater treatment to protect the local aquifer. Michaels said design may begin this summer or fall and an administrator would reach out to the city in the coming weeks on the grant administration steps.

Michaels also said the city received a Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) grant for a Molter overlay project, estimated at $1,500,000 with approximately $1,100,000 funded by the SRTC grant; the project is programmed for 2027–2029 with anticipated design in 2027 and construction in 2028. Staff reported the Molter/Apple Way signal upgrade is functionally complete and that testing remains before final acceptance.

Public works and engineering staff outlined design changes to the Sprague Avenue project. After field investigation, staff concluded an overlay would be insufficient because of thin pavement and poor base; a full reconstruction is now planned, which raises cost and pushed the timeline. Staff also said stormwater collection on Sprague has been difficult to design due to property constraints; recent arborist findings that north‑side trees are failing creates space for roadside swales and a plan to collect and treat stormwater on the north side.

Ben (city staff) reported the Harvard Road Trailhead is near completion, with asphalt path and striping done and the parking lot expected to open around the Fourth of July; restrooms may remain closed an additional week for concrete curing. The Hub Facility soccer field was reported complete. Staff noted the Harvard/Wellington roundabout was rescheduled to 2027 based on developer timing.

Staff also said the city is deploying sidewalk LiDAR scanning and Google‑style pavement imaging this month to support the sidewalk and pavement master plans. Pedestrian improvements include installing a four‑way stop at Country Vista and Molter, with work starting in early morning to minimize heat effects. Tree removals associated with Sprague Avenue reconstruction will be followed by replanting consistent with the city’s street tree standards, staff said.

Councilors asked whether the county would assist with right‑of‑way maintenance on parts of Sprague; staff said discussions with the county have yielded incremental progress but not full responsibility. No formal council action was taken at the update; staff will return to council with project designs and schedules as grants are administered and designs progress.","City staff briefed council on capital projects: a $1 million Department of Commerce grant for Mission Avenue frontage (project est. $1.7M), an SRTC grant for Molter overlay ($1.1M of $1.5M est.), completed signal upgrades, and design changes on Sprague Avenue requiring reconstruction and north‑side stormwater swales.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180594,"Liberty Lake council reviews draft greenhouse‑gas subelement, staff to seek Commerce preapproval",4155,4648000,8803000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5117437-aaacf6016d007f478a5c34b41eb76eac&start=4648&end=8803","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5117437-aaacf6016d007f478a5c34b41eb76eac/thumbnail_4648000.jpg","/articles/6180594/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/Liberty-Lake-council-reviews-draft-greenhousegas-subelement-staff-to-seek-Commerce-preapproval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180594-c653efae2c755f4a4a348848d8510d59/orig.mp4?Expires=1773553626&Signature=H6di6RcPMujAC0dTLP-Jw988n6CkQQ1vQSPVreAnYZMTf~vZK-mnMX7gV3avNenlbcGMzMktTua6J4Qs3Q2ykVUwhDBN3racziyxd69DJriAuWHfagxKvK-vxttCDLYrZo~hA~9B-YnHLmUP40ixQcYJIIQpUqB0uQhqSM-aP0RhD9vypB0bjPLPcjJyweVPi2WOLatxVURyeoVn6BahMqUHfD-Nrr2ih78O90xAGt5f5saPqCVihlhYUuhFw1VS7x615V5CXlpiwv7-nbyo1tu2SKGcD9yszgM8hk3MubSZrMmjTd6g3KfJ5oUjFkPyWr6aFnKQ0xlDxUl2LmeB6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liberty Lake — Consultants and city staff presented a draft greenhouse‑gas (GHG) subelement of the city’s comprehensive plan at the July 1 City Council workshop, laying out an inventory of local emissions and a menu of goals and policies the city could adopt to reduce those emissions.

The presentation by Parametrix planners Beth Miller and Maddie Cheek summarized a 2022 inventory showing the largest local sources of greenhouse gases were building energy (about two‑thirds of local emissions) and transportation (about one‑quarter). Miller said the inventory totals were roughly 2,818,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent for the community and explained that the subelement must address both overall emissions and per‑capita vehicle miles traveled as required by state guidance. “The climate element is a new part of the comprehensive plan that all planning communities are required to put together,” Miller said.

Maddie Cheek walked councilors through draft goals and policies that prioritize energy efficiency, local solar and storage, reduced vehicle miles traveled through denser and mixed‑use growth, improved active‑transportation networks, and increased electric‑vehicle adoption and charging. The draft also includes education and incentive measures for waste reduction and for the city to lead by example in its own facilities and fleet. Cheek described the policy development process as having used state guidance and local input from the Climate Planning Advisory Team and Planning Commission.

Council members asked technical and policy questions but did not take formal action. Mayor Pro Tem Cargill, Council member Carmichael and others pressed staff on costs and realistic expectations. Cargill noted that even the “maximum” set of measures in the consultant analysis reaches only about a mid‑range reduction and asked how the city could meet the 2050 net‑zero guardrail without broader regional or national changes. Miller and Cheek said the subelement aims to identify feasible, near‑term actions while recognizing that some emissions reductions will also depend on regional and state actions, clean energy supply changes and future technology.

City planner Lisa (identified in the workshop) said many of the draft policies build on work Liberty Lake already does, and that the document is intended to pull existing local practices into a state‑required framework and identify additional steps. Lisa noted the state Department of Commerce preapproval is a priority because Commerce will defend jurisdictions in legal challenges if a preapproved element is later contested.

Next steps include staff integrating council suggestions, returning to council for action in two weeks on the goals and policies, and submitting a finalized GHG subelement to the Department of Commerce for review and preapproval on or about Aug. 15, 2025. Parametrix will also help produce the companion resilience subelement and the combined climate element for the comprehensive plan.

The workshop included technical detail on the inventory methods (including a community consumption estimate and vehicle‑miles‑traveled modeling), and a discussion about which measures are in the city’s control (land use, city facilities, local incentives) and which rely on utilities or other agencies (electricity supply, wastewater treatment modifications). Cheek said the analysis used statewide policies already on the books — for example the Clean Energy Transformation Act and vehicle electrification rules — to forecast future emissions and estimate remaining local reductions.

Councilors who spoke praised the thoroughness of the analysis but asked staff to add clearer cost estimates and implementation sequencing before council adoption. Lisa said some funding and technical assistance is available from state and utility programs and that the city will pursue grants and educational partnerships to help residents and businesses implement weatherization, electrification and other measures.

The council workshop did not include a vote. Staff and the consultant team asked the council to submit any written comments and said they will return with a revised draft for possible approval and formal transmittal to Commerce later in the summer.","City consultants presented a greenhouse‑gas inventory and draft goals and policies aimed at reducing building and transportation emissions; councilors asked questions about costs, feasibility and next steps before a planned submission to the state Department of Commerce.","actionData","errors"]

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At a glance: Liberty Lake council votes July 1 — excused absence, consent items, library consortium dissolution, final plat approval

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