Council approves municipal easement to advance Maple Ridge large‑lot segregation The Moses Lake City Council voted to accept a municipal easement enabling utility and street access for a 42.24‑acre Maple Ridge large‑lot segregation, subject to city attorney approval; staff said the easement is likely temporary and the subdivision will be dedicated through the normal process.

Moses Lake City Council has just paved the way for a groundbreaking 42.24-acre Maple Ridge development, ensuring vital utility access for future homeowners!

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Moses Lake council keeps 2026 levy flat, hears budget showing $1M deficit The Moses Lake City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and voted 6–1 to certify the property tax levy without taking the allowable 1% increase, while staff said the combined general and street fund has an approximately $1 million deficit that will be partially covered by reserves and one-time ARPA funds.

Moses Lake's City Council is tackling a $1 million budget deficit while holding property taxes steady—what does this mean for residents?

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Council asks LTAC to re‑review lodging‑tax recommendations after debate over operations, Surf & Slide funding and MLIRD request After a detailed staff presentation and debate about appropriate uses of lodging tax revenue, council directed staff to return a revised package to the lodging tax advisory committee (LTAC). Council signaled support for partial funding of event staffing ($40,000), funding for Surf & Slide operations (approx. $200,000), and conditional consideration

Moses Lake City Council is shaking things up by revisiting the lodging tax funding recommendations, sparking a debate over essential tourism operations and event support!

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City Council Addresses Security Measures in Fee Exemption Ordinance Debate Council members discuss security measures related to fee exemptions in proposed ordinance.

Moses Lake City Council is balancing community safety with program accessibility, as new security measures could exempt organizations from fees!

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