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Council approves interlocal agreement with Moses Lake for building and planning services; some councilmembers raise cost concerns
Summary
The council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Moses Lake to provide building and planning services, but Councilmembers Bryson and Carlson expressed concern about long-term cost and whether the city should hire staff instead.
The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Moses Lake for provision of building and planning services. The motion (M/Bryson, S/Gorman) carried without recorded opposition at the Oct. 1 meeting.
During discussion Councilmember Bryson and Councilmember Carlson voiced concern about the ongoing cost of outsourcing those services and suggested the city may need to consider hiring for the position rather than relying on an interlocal contract. The minutes do not record a fiscal estimate or contract term in the text; staff follow-up is needed to publish the agreement details and cost projections.
