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Proposal for Ad Hoc Lake Health Committee fails; public urges council action on low lake levels

Soap Lake City Council · October 2, 2024
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Summary

A motion to form an Ad Hoc Lake Health Committee failed Oct. 2 for lack of a quorum of the proposed committee; earlier public comment urged council action on low lake levels. Councilmember Gorman said he will present the proposal to the LLC for further consideration.

Councilmember Gorman moved and Councilmember Carlson seconded a proposal to form an Ad Hoc Lake Health Committee; the motion failed because “no quorum met” for the proposed committee. The minutes record that Gorman will present the proposal to the LLC to determine whether that group will pursue the scope and purpose described in the proposal.

Public comment earlier in the meeting included Kaitie Jo Buchanan of 5062 Highland Dr., who expressed concern over low lake levels and encouraged the council to take action. The minutes summarize the public remarks but do not record specific remedial steps or proposed funding for lake work. Because the motion failed, no committee was appointed at this meeting; subsequent action appears contingent on LLC follow-up.