Council approves Paradise Point development agreements
Moses LakeJun 23, 20262 min read
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The council authorized agreements for Paradise Point serving up to 612 equivalent residential units in the Mae Valley Zone, with no water use allowed outside homes.
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The council approved the Paradise Point agreements and authorized final work on the Stratford Road–Alder Street water main to occur at night to reduce traffic impacts. The council postponed a separate request for 239 residential units because available water capacity was insufficient. It also approved three finance positions, authorized a sewer extension agreement with a $125,000 cost ceiling, and supported grant funding efforts for an energy park feasibility project.
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Approved the agenda amendment and consent agenda by 7–0.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Paradise Point agreements for up to 612 equivalent residential units.
Authorized night work for the final Stratford Road–Alder Street bridge water main replacement; nearby residents will receive mailed notice at least two weeks before work begins.
Tabled the McAtee and Desert View extraterritorial agreement request for additional study because current and projected water capacity was insufficient for the requested 239 equivalent residential units.
Approved amendments to the 2026 unrepresented salary plan adding an Assistant Finance Director, Grant Writer/Administrator, and Budget/Financial Analyst.
Authorized the Desert Point Sewer Extension Agreement, including a consultant cost ceiling of $125,000 and provisions for additional invoicing if costs exceed the estimate.
Gave consensus to issue a letter supporting grant funds and technical assistance for the Port of Moses Lake energy park feasibility and cooperative establishment effort.
Scheduled discussion of potential local Kratom restrictions for the July 14 council meeting.
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