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David, a city staff member, reminded commissioners of several upcoming events: Shakespeare in the Park at Pavilion Park on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.; Barefoot in the Park (dates discussed for outdoor booths); and farmers markets where the commission intends to host feedback booths and rock-painting activities.

Robin, a commissioner, and others worked through available shifts for Barefoot in the Park and the Aug. 23 farmers market, and staff agreed to send an updated sign-up schedule. Library outreach and the rock-painting booth were described as separate booths at Barefoot in the Park; commissioners were asked to choose which shifts to cover or to coordinate among themselves.

Commissioners also reviewed a second draft of the commission's 2025 annual report. Robin asked for updated photos for the report and several commissioners agreed to provide images from recent events. During discussion of the commission budget, members requested more transparency on past spending: they asked staff for a record showing how commission funds were spent and suggested a quarterly or semiannual spending report so the commission and the public could better evaluate the effectiveness of funded activities.

Fundraising and events: Commissioners said a recent silent auction at a library event raised about $10,000 (reported at the meeting). Commissioners noted success engaging the public at farmers markets and that the parks planning survey drew about 400 respondents, indicators they said show good community engagement.

Discussion vs. decisions: Commissioners did not make binding budget decisions at the meeting but requested that staff provide a spending summary and to circulate updated volunteer sign-up links. Staff agreed to follow up by email to finalize shifts.

Ending: The commission finalized plans to keep the next regular meeting on Aug. 20 and asked staff to confirm staffing and sign-up details electronically.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Engagement Commission - July 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners discussed staffing outreach booths for upcoming events (Barefoot in the Park, farmers market), the library open house and volunteer sign-ups; they also reviewed a second draft of the commission's annual report and asked staff for semiannual budget spending reports to track how commission funds are used.","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},6156514,"City may place advisory vote on library/community flex space; council must meet by Aug. 5 to meet ballot deadline",444,1861000,2305000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5469590-58684b96ddbc6d631b450dabdaa6881a&start=1861&end=2305","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5469590-58684b96ddbc6d631b450dabdaa6881a/thumbnail_1861000.jpg","/articles/6156514/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/City-may-place-advisory-vote-on-librarycommunity-flex-space-council-must-meet-by-Aug-5-to-meet-ballot-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156514-97993dead027d052b0d044da0a08cf0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775088875&Signature=hVrnqPFln95tt77lUDwjLou4fc-Xs3aoqgO8KBMp7wkrnCFB3daGfpiHzJqpirSQnDilWHb54nSVwst3u9ihfWrR8fNxpGb4qbYBbinepYSnxrg4Cqy6NF273oWGGojMg~~g4JE-7Gcuh2UAe6wsb6gVmzqh~6oZ3QsLBBI5jxAZHmLM1o8e8X~k0dfcvDaJ1q1vos04J-lGja84sisf7XKJITJS0goYOCH8LL~gZxZxsu2zeIRhHhQzCD9xFp1mudNjJlOiNnZsy88vEVLnndBI5nPLVkJIY1bwWsBW6Wro-kuPQHOltJx-g4JLsPWRsFdvM5mXDbrW7y~C4hMzhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","David, a city staff member, told the Community Engagement Commission that city council discussed a proposal to place an advisory ballot measure asking voters about a library and flexible community space. David said council ran out of time at a special meeting and may schedule one or two additional special meetings to decide whether to place an advisory question on the November ballot. He said any advisory measure would need to be submitted to the Spokane County Auditor's office \"no later than Tuesday, August 5 at 4PM.\" David also said, \"To do that is $5,000 to put a any kind of a ballot measure on the Spokane County, general election.\"

Library Director Jandy Humble (referred to in materials as \"Jandy\") asked the commission to help gather community feedback on two design options presented by architect BCRA. Jandy (quoted in the materials read at the meeting) wrote: \"We are excited to invite you to an open house event where your voice will shape the future of a new library and community flex space at Townsquare Park.\" The open house is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. The library plans additional outreach at Barefoot in the Park and the Aug. 23 farmers market, and BCRA will prepare posters and handouts for booth-based feedback.

Commissioners discussed staffing those outreach booths and the online sign-up process. Several commissioners volunteered or indicated they would coordinate with staff to sign up for shifts at Barefoot in the Park and the farmers market; staff agreed to follow up with an updated schedule and sign-up details.

The commission also suggested using a QR-code or online survey (\"Zen City\" was mentioned in discussion) to collect responses beyond in-person events; staff said they would raise that suggestion with the library director and the architect team.

Discussion vs. decisions: The commission did not take a formal vote on placing a ballot measure; David described the county timeline and the council's need to schedule special meetings if it decides to pursue an advisory measure. The most immediate next steps are city council deliberation on whether to put an advisory question on the ballot, and, if approved, a separate council action to finalize ballot language before the Aug. 5 submission deadline.

Ending: Staff asked commission members to identify volunteers for upcoming outreach and to expect follow-up emails with sign-up links and booth schedules.","Staff and the library director asked the commission to help gather public input on proposed library designs and noted that city council is considering an advisory ballot measure for the November election; the county auditor deadline for ballot measures is Aug. 5 at 4 p.m., and placing a measure on the Spokane County general election costs $5,000.",{"_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},6156519,"Liberty Lake staff outlines state-mandated climate planning, $500,000 grant and 2050 net-zero goal",1400,475000,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5469590-58684b96ddbc6d631b450dabdaa6881a&start=475&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5469590-58684b96ddbc6d631b450dabdaa6881a/thumbnail_475000.jpg","/articles/6156519/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/Liberty-Lake-staff-outlines-state-mandated-climate-planning-500000-grant-and-2050-net-zero-goal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156519-b561299ead99354f68466e6c7d0a9b6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775088875&Signature=RdrWHLNeW9fwa0BOUScG1IZqHMLPaQSaolog-3bLQJ6JWGu9WKMOX62uQ3kK~5Kbv9-yXg~g8d3ygJEr4pB0c48UokmkQ4En7w9ZqftdhhMxstoPCpKlmz5Q4O~EaM9bCZExC~3nG-6OkoiMScCQKDLNeKqc98yiAxL2lUo0hjNk-1FWvM8yNcZLX~zUx8xkzsg20jRq2yd-pjCiA-3ZZwXacCRv06GGJwqLeXTYA9atdI-zsQQbCbK0w-EFWo0HB2zu7NmeZIhKOW5yrlvv2d6D40qYdZ~lq8G~0AifakUFGuxAgl~gIEH7BQ8oPQzy96bGbVyks-LN8vaXxU4QFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lisa, a city staff member, told the Community Engagement Commission on July 23 that the comprehensive plan update now must include a climate element required by state law and that the state has allocated $500,000 to jurisdictions for that work. \"This is a new element of the comp plan. It is required by state law,\" Lisa said. She said the city has already received $245,000 in reimbursement for planning work to date.

The climate element contains two subelements: strategies to reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions and climate resiliency measures for events such as wildfires and drought. Lisa said the state goal is an aspirational target of \"net 0 emissions greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,\" and the plan uses a prescribed methodology to establish a baseline and to measure progress in subsequent five-year intervals.

Why this matters: Lisa said the plan must be submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce to check compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA). She warned of two concrete consequences if the plan is not compliant: the state could seek to recover grant funds and the city could become ineligible for state or federal grants. \"If our comp plan is not compliant with GMA, the city is not eligible for any state or federal grants,\" Lisa said.

Lisa described how the city's greenhouse-gas subelement was developed: using a climate planning action team of volunteers that included five or six high-school students from Crystal Larson's environmental planning AP class, and crosswalking proposed policies with existing local policies on trees, green space, active transportation and mixed-use development. She emphasized the baseline is not an exact science but will provide a consistent method for tracking progress.

On resiliency, Lisa said work is already underway on a stormwater master plan aimed at protecting the local aquifer and on updating the city's hazard mitigation plan. She said planned transportation resiliency analysis will inform evacuation planning and that planned workshops on energy efficiency and \"fire wise\" practices are expected in the fall.

Lisa said some implementation funding initially set aside (about $100,000) was deferred after state Commerce indicated implementation spending was unlikely in the current biennium. That prompted staff to reframe work toward more public engagement and education instead of near-term capital implementation.

Discussion vs. decisions: Commissioners asked whether the plan's policies imposed mandates; Lisa said they do not, characterizing many policies as \"educate, encourage\" rather than regulatory. She also confirmed the city intends to submit the draft to Commerce for review and to revise per feedback to ensure compliance.

Details and next steps: the comprehensive plan update follows a two-year planning cycle that crosses state bienniums; some deliverables from the first biennium are complete, the contract with Commerce for the second biennium is pending, and staff will workshop the climate goals and policies with the planning commission and city council in August. Lisa said the city has already completed some deliverables and will continue engagement through farmers markets and other public events.

Ending: Staff recommended continuing community outreach and finalizing the document for Commerce review so the city remains eligible for grants and meets GMA requirements. Lisa said she will return in a future meeting with the early draft of the six-year capital facilities plan.","City planning staff described the new state-required climate element of the city's comprehensive plan, noting a $500,000 state grant, $245,000 in reimbursements received so far, an aspirational 2050 net-zero target and potential consequences if the plan is noncompliant with the Growth Management Act.","actionData","errors"]

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