Castle Rock public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will consider a grant agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board that provides up to $1,315,645 for the Pleasant Hill Road Reconstruction, with the remaining costs covered by the 2026 Transportation Benefit District budget. The meeting also includes second‑reading votes on three ordinances that update waste, criminal code, and litter regulations, and a request to confirm a Preliminary Plat Amendment for the River's Edge at the Landing Subdivision. Additional items are a consent agenda for November minutes and invoices totaling $590,235.98, and a request to cancel the December 22 council meeting.

• Grant award of up to $1,315,645 (94.9993% of total) for Pleasant Hill Rd Reconstruction
• Ordinance No. 2025-17 – repeal/replace Chapter 8.20 "Junk, Refuse and Litter" (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-18 – replace Title 9 with Title 9A "Criminal Code" (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-19 – add Chapter 13.17 "Wastewater Discharge and Pretreatment" (second reading)
• Consent agenda: November 2025 invoices totaling $590,235.98

The City Council appointed Rosamond de Greeve to Councilmember Position #3 and administered oaths to new councilmembers. It approved the Consent Agenda, three ordinances (2025‑17, 2025‑18, 2025‑19), a preliminary plat amendment, a grant agreement for the Pleasant Hill Rd project, Ordinance 2025‑07, and cancelled the Dec 22 meeting. All motions carried by roll‑call vote; Councilmember Simonsen was absent on each.

• Appointed Rosamond de Greeve to Councilmember Position #3 (aye by Lee, Kessler, Rose)
• Approved Consent Agenda (aye by Lee, de Greeve, Rose; Kessler abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 on second reading (aye by Lee, Kessler, de Greeve, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 on second reading (aye by Lee, Kessler, de Greeve, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 on second reading (aye by Lee, Kessler, de Greeve, Rose)
• Confirmed approval of Preliminary Plat Amendment for River's Edge at the Landing Subdivision (aye by Lee, Kessler, de Greeve, Rose)
• Approved grant agreement with Transportation Improvement Board for Pleasant Hill Rd Reconstruction ($1,315,645 grant, 94.9993% of project cost) (aye by Lee, Kessler, de Greeve, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 amending municipal code sections 13.06.045‑110 (aye by Lee, Kessler, de Greeve, Rose)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to gather testimony on the proposed budget and capital facilities plan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, which includes a 4% increase in water and sewer rates and a 6% increase in stormwater rates. It will also consider adopting the City’s FY 2026 budget and the Castle Rock City Transportation Benefit District budget on second reading. Several ordinances updating the municipal code and a special event permit for the Festival of Lights are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 budget and capital facilities plan, proposing 4% water/sewer rate increase and 6% stormwater rate increase
• Ordinance No. 2025-16 adopting the City of Castle Rock budget for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-15 amending budgetary appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-17 repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 "Junk, Refuse and Litter" of the Municipal Code
• Special Event Permit #2025-0010 for CRCDA Festival of Lights on Dec 13, 2025, with street closures on Cowlitz St, Front Ave, and 100 Block of 1st Ave SW

The council approved the City of Castle Rock’s fiscal year 2026 budget, the FY 2025 budget amendment, and the transportation benefit district budget. It also adopted an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County, several ordinance updates, a fee‑schedule resolution, and a special event permit.

• Approved FY 2026 city budget (Ordinance 2025-16) – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-15) – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved transportation benefit district FY 2026 budget (Ordinance TBD-2025-01) – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz County – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 repealing/replacing Chapter 8.20 "Junk, Refuse and Litter" – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 repealing Title 9 and adopting Title 9A "Criminal Code" – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 adding Chapter 13.17 "Wastewater Discharge and Pretreatment" – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 amending Schedule 6 of the Master Fee Schedule – motion carried (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)

Transportation Benefit District (TBD)

The Transportation Benefit District board will vote on payment of invoices totaling $183,021.60. It will also review the proposed 2026 budget, which includes street maintenance, overlay projects, and several grant‑dependent capital projects. The discussion will cover both secured funding amounts and pending grant awards.

• Approve invoices totaling $183,021.60
• Review 2026 Street Maintenance Plan (Chip Seal) budget of $30,000
• Consider Overlay Projects budget of $199,750 (95% TIB, 5% TBD)
• Discuss secured projects: $432,000 Six Rivers Trail Phase 2, $1,004,800 Citywide Pedestrian Improvement, $1,258,600 Huntington Ave S Roundabout design
• Review pending projects: $391,490 Jackson St NW Sidewalk, $1,384,890 Pleasant Hill Full Depth Reclamation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 budget and capital facilities plan. The proposal includes rate increases for water, sewer, and stormwater services. Council will also review employment agreements and the 2026 salary schedule.

• Proposed 4% increase in water and sewer rates and 6% increase in stormwater rates
• October 2025 invoices totaling $816,358.23
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Kelso for prosecution services costing $38,068 in 2026
• Resolution No. 2025-11 providing up to $10,000 in annual base rate reductions for low-income seniors
• Sidewalk replacement requests for 440 4th Ave SW and 401 Clearwood Ct SE

The Castle Rock City Council approved a series of items by roll‑call vote, with all four members voting Aye. Key approvals included the FY 2026 budget, the 2026‑2031 Capital Facility Plan, and several intergovernmental agreements. All motions were carried without dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all Aye)
• Approved agreement with Cowlitz County to provide jail space (all Aye)
• Approved Addendum No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with City of Kelso (all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑15, FY 2025 budget appropriations on first reading (all Aye)
• Approved 2026‑2031 Capital Facility Plan (all Aye)
• Approved Employment Agreements for David Vorse, Tyler Stone, Carie Cuttonaro, and Charlie Worley (all Aye)
• Approved 2026 Salary Schedule (all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑16, FY 2026 city budget on first reading (all Aye)

Regional Utility Board

The Regional Utility Board will meet to review and approve the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Water Utility Service. The board will examine several financial reports and reserve funds.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for Regional Water Utility Service
• Regional Water Fund 410
• Regional Water Capital Improvement Fund 430
• Water Bond Reserve Fund 440
• Short Lived Asset Reserve Fund 463

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget tax estimates and a contract amendment for planning services. The body will also consider the disposal of surplus property and the replacement of a vision server.

• Ordinance No. 2025-14: Estimated Ad Valorem taxes for the 2026 budget
• Kimley-Horn agreement amendment: Increase from $70,000 to $100,000 for on-call planning
• Vision Server replacement: Option 1 ($15,603.06 onsite) or Option 2 ($10,469.30 cloud migration)
• Resolution No. 2025-08: Disposal of surplus city property
• Appointment of M. Jamie Imboden, Kevin G. Blondin, and John A. Hays as part-time judges

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-14, setting the estimated ad valorem tax amount for the 2026 budget. It also approved a $30,000 amendment to the Kimley‑Horn professional services agreement, confirmed three part‑time municipal court judges, and selected an onsite vision server replacement. Additional actions included a resolution to dispose surplus property, awarding a chemical procurement contract, and allocating a $30,000 tourism grant to local groups.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-14 fixing 2026 ad valorem tax estimate (all Aye)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn professional services amendment, increasing agreement to $100,000 (all Aye)
• Confirmed appointment of District Court judges M. Jamie Imboden, Kevin G. Blondin, and John A. Hays (all Aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-08 to dispose surplus city property (all Aye)
• Approved onsite vision server replacement (Option 1, $15,603.06) (all Aye)
• Awarded chemical procurement bid as presented (all Aye)
• Approved $30,000 tourism grant allocation: $10,000 to CRCDA, $10,000 to NCRA, $10,000 to Street Fund 100 (all Aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold continued public hearings on a Mobile Food Vendor Code and on a citywide zoning map and comprehensive plan map amendment. Commissioners will also nominate and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and approve minutes from previous meetings. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on Mobile Food Vendor Code
• Public hearing on Citywide Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment
• Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chairperson
• Nomination and election of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from June 17, July 29, and September 16, 2025 meetings

Commissioners elected Matt Rasmussen as Chairperson and Ryane Olin as Vice Chairperson. The commission recommended that the City Council approve the Mobile Food Vendor Code amendment and the Citywide Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment as presented. The minutes from three prior meetings were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Matt Rasmussen elected Chairperson (all Aye, Rasmussen abstained)
• Ryane Olin elected Vice Chairperson (all Aye, Olin abstained)
• Recommend City Council approve Mobile Food Vendor Code amendment (all Aye)
• Recommend City Council approve Citywide Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (all Aye, Olin abstained)
• Approve June 17, July 29, and September 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (all Aye)
• Adjourn regular meeting (all in favor)

General

The City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The session will cover revenue, spending, and utility rates.

• Proposed budget for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• Revenue projections and expenditures
• Capital projects
• Utility rates
• Wages

The council held a budget workshop where the proposed FY 2026 revenue, expenditures, capital projects, utility rates, and wages were presented. No votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned without further action.

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will hold a public hearing to review revenue sources for the 2026 budget and consider property tax increases. The Council will also vote on a three-year contract with iamGIS for mapping and asset management software.

• Public hearing on 2026 property tax revenue sources
• Ordinance No. 2025-14 for first reading on 2026 Ad Valorem tax rates
• Contract with iamGIS for GIS and asset management ($1,000 implementation + $6,000/year)
• Approval of September 2025 invoices totaling $774,146.99
• Discussion on scheduling a Special Meeting for a Budget Workshop on Oct 20, 2025

The council approved the consent agenda, including September invoices totaling $774,146.99. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑14 fixing the 2026 ad valorem tax estimate. The council also approved a three‑year contract with iamGIS for GIS and asset‑management software. A special budget‑workshop meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (including September 22 minutes and $774,146.99 invoices) – vote: Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose Aye
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑14 fixing 2026 ad valorem tax estimate – vote: Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose Aye
• Approved contract with iamGIS for GIS software ($1,000 implementation, $6,000/year for three years) – vote: Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose Aye
• Scheduled special budget‑workshop meeting for Oct 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to ratify an emergency declaration for the North Storm Pump Station Pump Replacement. The body will also consider a special event permit for a community Halloween event involving street closures.

• Resolution No. 2025-05: North Storm Pump Station Pump Replacement emergency declaration and competitive bidding waiver
• Special Event Permit #2025-0009: Halloween Jamboree on October 26, 2025
• Proposed street closures: Cowlitz St W, Front Ave, and 1st Ave SW

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the September 8 minutes. It ratified an emergency declaration for the North Storm Pump Station replacement, waiving competitive bidding. The council also approved a special event permit for the CRCDA Halloween Jamboree, contingent on proof of insurance. Finally, it adopted a resolution to dispose of surplus city property.

• Approved consent agenda (including Sep 8 minutes) – unanimous Aye vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05 ratifying emergency for North Storm Pump Station – unanimous Aye vote
• Approved Special Event Permit #2025-0009 for Halloween Jamboree, pending insurance – unanimous Aye vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-06 for disposal of surplus property – unanimous Aye vote

Planning Commission

The Castle Rock Planning Commission will nominate and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It will hold public hearings on a Mobile Food Vendor Code amendment and on citywide zoning and comprehensive plan map amendments. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 17 and July 29 meetings.

• Nominate and elect Planning Commission Chairperson
• Nominate and elect Planning Commission Vice Chairperson
• Public hearing on Mobile Food Vendor Code amendment
• Public hearing on Citywide Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan Map amendments
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 and July 29, 2025 meetings

The September 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting was continued to October 21, 2025 due to technical difficulties. No substantive agenda items were acted upon. The consent agenda approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting and the July 29, 2025 special meeting.

• Continued meeting to October 21, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 and July 29, 2025 meetings (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will take second‑reading votes on several ordinances, including rezoning parcels 30298 and 30297 at 341 & 333 A Street SW from High Density Residential to Retail Commercial and Downtown Commercial. Additional ordinances will rezone parcels 309100100 and 308980100 to Low Density Residential and approve an interfund loan for the Stormwater Capital Reserve and Swimming Pool Construction. The meeting also includes a $30,000 lodging‑tax agreement with Cowlitz County and payment of August 2025 invoices totaling $795,581.73.

• Ordinance No. 2025-11: rezoning parcels 30298 & 30297 (341 & 333 A Street SW) to Retail Commercial and Downtown Commercial (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-12: rezoning parcels 309100100 & 308980100 to Low Density Residential (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-13: interfund loan authorizing funds for Stormwater Capital Reserve and Swimming Pool Construction (second reading)
• Payment of August 2025 invoices in the amount of $795,581.73
• Agreement with Cowlitz County to receive $30,000 in lodging tax dollars

The Castle Rock City Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included prior meeting minutes and $795,581.73 in invoices. It passed three zoning ordinances, including rezoning parcels 30298 and 30297 to Retail Commercial. The council also authorized an interfund loan for stormwater and pool projects and accepted a $30,000 lodging‑tax agreement with Cowlitz County.

• Approved Consent Agenda (July‑August minutes, $795,581.73 invoices) – vote Aye (Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-10 amending Nonresident Businesses code – vote Aye (Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-11 rezoning parcels 30298 & 30297 to Retail Commercial – vote Aye (Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-12 rezoning parcels 309100100 & 308980100 to Low Density Residential – vote Aye (Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-13 authorizing interfund loan for Stormwater Capital Reserve and Swimming Pool Construction – vote Aye (Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved agreement with Cowlitz County to receive $30,000 lodging‑tax dollars – vote Aye (Lee, Kessler, Simonsen, Rose)

City Council

The City Council will consider several interlocal agreements, budgetary appropriations, and two zoning map amendments. The most significant item is Ordinance No. 2025-11, which changes the zoning of parcels at 341 & 333 A Street SW from high‑density residential to retail commercial and updates the future land‑use designation. Other items include a $19,912 cost‑share for a records‑management system, a $45,000 interfund loan for a storm pump replacement, and a memorandum of understanding with the school district.

• Ordinance No. 2025-11: rezoning 341 & 333 A Street SW to Retail Commercial
• Interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for Spillman Records Management System ($19,912 cost share)
• Interfund loan request of $45,000 for replacement pump at North Storm Pump Station
• Ordinance No. 2025-13: budget appropriations and interfund loan for Stormwater Capital Reserve and Swimming Pool Construction Funds
• MOU between Castle Rock School District and Police Department to share resources for three years

The council approved the consent agenda and two interlocal agreements for animal‑control cost sharing and the Spillman records‑management system. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑11 and Ordinance No. 2025‑12, changing the zoning of parcels on A Street SW and other sites. Additional actions included a $45,000 interfund loan for a pump, a memorandum of understanding with the school district, and travel approval for public‑works staff.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for animal‑control cost share (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Spillman Records Management System ($19,912) (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑11 rezoning parcels 30298 & 30297 to commercial (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑12 rezoning parcels 309100100 & 308980100 to low‑density residential (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved $45,000 interfund loan for pump replacement (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Castle Rock School District (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)
• Approved travel for Public Works staff to America in Bloom Symposium (Lee, Simonsen, Rose)

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will discuss and take a first reading vote on Ordinance No. 2025-10, which amends Municipal Code Section 5.01.110 on nonresident businesses. The council will also consider a request for $50,000 to fund root cutting and treatment. Additional items include approval of July 2025 invoices totaling $580,161.52 and adoption of the July 14 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 2025-10 amending nonresident business code, first reading
• Request for $50,000 for root cutting and treatment
• Approval of July 2025 invoices totaling $580,161.52
• Adoption of July 14, 2025 council meeting minutes

The council approved the Consent Agenda, Ordinance No. 2025-10 amending the municipal code, and a $50,000 allocation from the Beginning Fund Balance for a root‑cutting and treatment project. All three voting members (Lee, Kessler, Rose) voted Aye on each motion. The council also approved, by consensus, Troop #313 Eagle Scout Grayden Berndt’s request to install a recycling can receptacle at the senior center.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Lee, Kessler, Rose Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-10 amending Nonresident Businesses code (Lee, Kessler, Rose Aye)
• Approved $50,000 from Beginning Fund Balance for Root Cutting and Treatment project (Lee, Kessler, Rose Aye)
• Approved recycling can receptacle for Castle Rock Senior Center (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Castle Rock Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two separate applications. The first is from GAME Properties, LLC for a Comprehensive Plan map amendment, rezoning, and SEPA review. The second is from Julie and Brett Bates and JL White Enterprises, LLC for a Comprehensive Plan map amendment, boundary line adjustment, rezoning, and SEPA review. The commission will also consider approval of the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing – GAME Properties, LLC: Comprehensive Plan map amendment, rezoning, SEPA
• Public hearing – Julie and Brett Bates and JL White Enterprises, LLC: Comprehensive Plan map amendment, boundary line adjustment, rezoning, SEPA
• Approval of May 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the GAME Properties, LLC comprehensive plan map amendment and rezoning and sent it to the city council for review. It also approved the Julie and Brett Bates and JL White Enterprises, LLC comprehensive plan map amendment, boundary line adjustment, and rezoning as recommended by staff. The May 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the special meeting was adjourned.

• Approved GAME Properties, LLC Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and rezoning; forwarded to Council (all commissioners voted 'Aye')
• Approved Julie & Brett Bates and JL White Enterprises, LLC Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, boundary line adjustment, and rezoning as recommended (all commissioners voted 'Aye')
• Approved May 20, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting minutes (all commissioners voted 'Aye')
• Adjourned the special meeting (all commissioners in favor)

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will consider a contract with Longview Law Group to provide indigent defense services at $2,000 per month. The council will also review Special Event Permit #2025-0008 for the Greater Castle Rock Chamber's Mountain Mania Car Show on August 16, including specified street closures. Routine items include department reports, a consent agenda for July 14 meeting minutes, and other standard business.

• Contract with Longview Law Group for indigent defense services, $2,000 per month
• Special Event Permit #2025-0008 for Mountain Mania Car Show, Aug 16, 2025, 8:00 AM‑2:00 PM
• Street closures: Front Ave (A St to Jackson St), Cowlitz St W (Huntington Ave to end of one‑way), 1st Ave (Cowlitz St W to A St SW); Jackson St NW remains open
• Closure of city parking lot by Jackson St NW, with spaces reserved for Bredfields customers and employees
• Consent agenda approval of July 14, 2025 regular council meeting minutes

Council approved a contract with Longview Law Group to provide indigent defense services at $2,000 per month. The council also approved Special Event Permit #2025-0008 for the Greater Castle Rock Chamber’s Mountain Mania Car Show on August 16, 2025. The minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting were tabled to the next regular council meeting. All three voting members cast affirmative votes on the two approvals.

• Approved Indigent Defense Services contract with Longview Law Group ($2,000/month) (3-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit #2025-0008 for Mountain Mania Car Show (August 16, 2025) (3-0)
• Tabled July 14, 2025 council meeting minutes to next regular meeting

City Council

The council will approve routine June invoices totaling $450,511.06 and consider several new business items, including a bid award to Slateco LLC for a $291,500 ADA improvements project, a $64,000 amendment increasing engineering services for water projects to $261,500, and a storage building contract up to $115,000 contingent on a state grant. They will also discuss a preliminary plat for a 45‑unit residential subdivision on the Landing on the Cowlitz master plan and request approval for specialized engineering work for cathodic protection at Spirit Lake Reservoir. Additional items include a $17,405.50 citywide striping contract with All Stripes LLC.

• Bid award to Slateco LLC for 2025 ADA Improvements Project – $291,500
• Amendment No. 1 to engineering services contract for Carpenter Road Water Pump Station and Powell Road Waterline Extension – increase to $261,500 (additional $64,000)
• Storage Building Construction Contract with Columbia Groundwork Inc – up to $115,000, contingent on state grant
• Striping Proposal with All Stripes LLC for citywide striping – $17,405.50
• Preliminary plat for 45 single‑family residential unit subdivision on the Landing on the Cowlitz (LOTC) Master Plan (8.93 acres)

The council approved the consent agenda and a series of contracts, including specialized engineering for cathodic protection at Spirit Lake Reservoir, a $291,500 ADA improvements bid, a $115,000 storage building contract, a $17,405.50 citywide striping project, and a $64,000 amendment for water infrastructure. It also approved the preliminary plat for a 45‑unit residential subdivision and authorized a community potluck request. All motions passed by roll‑call votes of the members present.

• Approved Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved specialized engineering for cathodic protection at Spirit Lake Reservoir (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for 45‑unit residential subdivision with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Bid Award to Slateco LLC for 2025 ADA Improvements Project ($291,500) (3-0)
• Approved Authorization Amendment No. 1 for water pump station project (+$64,000) (3-0)
• Approved Storage Building Construction Contract with Columbia Groundwork Inc. ($115,000 plus sales tax) (3-0)
• Approved Striping Proposal with All Stripes LLC for citywide striping ($17,405.50) (3-0)
• Approved Castle Rock Blooms request to use City Hall parking lot for community potluck (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will take public testimony and consider a resolution regarding the Six-Year Transportation Plan for fiscal years 2026-2031. The body will also review water reservoir engineering costs and a parade permit.

• Public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Plan (FY 2026-2031)
• Estimated budget for water reservoir Cathodic Protection Engineering: $41,954 - $44,954
• Purchase of two dump trucks from Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
• Special Event Permit #2025-0007 for Castle Rock Fair Parade on July 17, 2025
• Substantial Shoreline Development Permit for Stormwater Outfall staff report

The council unanimously approved the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 2025-04). It also approved the purchase of two dump trucks, a shoreline development permit for a stormwater outfall, and a special event permit for the Castle Rock Fair Parade. The estimated budget for cathodic protection on the water reservoir was tabled. The consent agenda was adopted without opposition.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-04 (Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan) – 5 Ayes
• Approved purchase of two dump trucks from Cowlitz County Public Works – 5 Ayes
• Approved Substantial Shoreline Development Permit for stormwater outfall – 5 Ayes
• Approved Special Event Permit #2025-0007 for Castle Rock Fair Parade – 5 Ayes
• Adopted Consent Agenda as presented – 5 Ayes
• Tabled budget estimate for cathodic protection engineering on water reservoir

Planning Commission

The Commission will conduct two public hearings: one on the Landing on the Cowlitz (LOTC) stormwater outfall and another on the River's Edge at the Landing subdivision. Each hearing includes staff and applicant presentations, public testimony, and a final decision or recommendation by the commissioners. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the May 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes.

• Public Hearing – Landing on the Cowlitz (LOTC) Stormwater Outfall
• Public Hearing – River's Edge at the Landing Subdivision
• Consent agenda: approval of May 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The commission held a public hearing on the Landing on the Cowlitz (LOTC) Stormwater Outfall. Commissioner Matt Rasmussen motioned to recommend City Council approve the outfall as submitted, and Commissioner Richard Skreen seconded the motion. The motion was carried by roll‑call vote, with Commissioners Rick Sullivan, Matt Rasmussen, Richard Skreen and Ryane Olin voting aye.

• Recommend City Council approve LOTC Stormwater Outfall (motion carried, all commissioners aye)

City Council

The City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, including approval of the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and payment of May 2025 invoices totaling $458,680.75. The meeting also includes standard reports, citizen comments, and public hearings, but no other specific actions are listed.

• Approve May 27, 2025 regular council meeting minutes
• Approve May 2025 invoices in the amount of $458,680.75

The council voted to approve the consent agenda as presented. The agenda included approval of the May 27 2025 meeting minutes and payment of May 2025 invoices totaling $458,680.75. All five councilmembers voted aye.

• Approved consent agenda (all 5 members voted aye)
• Approved May 27 2025 meeting minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Approved May 2025 invoices totaling $458,680.75 (part of consent agenda)

City Council

The Council will discuss a bid authorization for the 2025 ADA Improvements project totaling $563,909, with the City contributing $28,196. It will also review a supplemental agreement with Gibbs & Olson, Inc. raising the contract to $64,464, and consider two ordinances that modify penalty and noise provisions in the municipal code. Additional items include fireworks permit applications from local groups and routine consent agenda minutes.

• Fireworks permit applications received from Castle Rock Boy Scout Troop #313 and Castle Rock Eagles for 2025 sales
• TIB Consultant Supplement Agreement with Gibbs & Olson, Inc. increased to $64,464 for the "2025 ADA Improvements" project
• TIB Bid Authorization for the "2025 ADA Improvements - Multiple Locations" project, total cost $563,909 (City share $28,196)
• Ordinance No. 2025-08 repealing CRMC Section 6.10.030 and revising Chapter 1.16 "General Penalty"
• Ordinance No. 2025-09 repealing CRMC Section 9.06.030 and adding Chapter 8.06 "Noise Control"

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved two fireworks permits for 2025. It authorized a $2,600 supplement to the TIB Consultant Agreement for the 2025 ADA Improvements project and a $563,909 bid for the same project's multiple locations, with a 95% TIB contribution. The council awarded the Carpenter Package Booster Pump Station Skid contract to Whitney Equipment, contingent on electrical specs. Ordinance No. 2025-08 (civil infraction penalties) and Ordinance No. 2025-09 (noise control) were both approved.

• Approved consent agenda (all councilmembers voted Aye)
• Approved Castle Rock Boy Scout Troop #313 fireworks permit for 2025 (Aye)
• Approved Castle Rock Eagles fireworks permit for 2025 (Aye)
• Approved TIB Consultant Supplement Agreement for 2025 ADA Improvements ($2,600 increase to $64,464) (Aye)
• Approved TIB Bid Authorization for 2025 ADA Improvements – Multiple Locations ($563,909 total; TIB $535,713, City $28,196) (Aye)
• Awarded Carpenter Package Booster Pump Station Skid contract to Whitney Equipment, contingent on electrical specs (Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-08 repealing and revising civil infraction monetary penalties (Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09 adding Noise Control chapter to the municipal code (Aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review updates regarding a Periodic Update Grant, including draft checklists for critical areas and development regulations. The body will also discuss a food truck ordinance.

• Food Truck Ordinance discussion
• Periodic Update Grant (PUG) updates
• Draft Critical Areas Checklist
• Draft Development Regulations Checklist
• Draft Public Participation Plan

The commission approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved canceling the July 15, 2025 regular meeting and holding a special meeting on July 29, 2025. Both motions passed by roll‑call vote with all commissioners voting aye. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved cancellation of July 15, 2025 regular meeting and scheduling of July 29, 2025 special meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will vote on several financial and policy items, including a $270,000 contract for storm sewer cleaning and a $12,000 easement authorization. It will also amend the start date of its legal services agreement and update the city's Master Fee Schedule. Additionally, the council will approve the April 2025 invoices totaling $458,478.03 and adopt a Wastewater Pretreatment Policy.

• Approve minutes from the April 14 and April 28, 2025 regular meetings
• Approve April 2025 invoices totaling $458,478.03
• Amend Municipal Legal and Support Services agreement with Thompson, Guildner & Associates to an immediate start date
• Amend Schedule 6 of the City's Master Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2025-03)
• Authorize Gibbs & Olson, Inc. for storm sewer cleaning, inspection and prioritization – $270,000

The council approved the consent agenda, including April meeting minutes and $458,478.03 in invoices. It also approved an amendment to the municipal legal services start date, a fee‑schedule resolution, and two utility authorizations ($12,000 easement and $270,000 storm‑sewer work). Finally, the council authorized an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for the SR‑411 water‑main extension project. No action was taken on the wastewater pretreatment policy.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and $458,478.03 invoices) – 4 Aye, 1 abstain
• Approved amendment to legal services start date – 5 Aye
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑03 to amend Master Fee Schedule – 5 Aye
• Approved Authorization No. 2025‑002 for easements, $12,000 – 5 Aye
• Approved Authorization No. 2025‑003 for storm‑sewer cleaning, $270,000 – 5 Aye
• Approved interlocal agreement for SR‑411 water‑main extension – 5 Aye
• No action taken on wastewater pretreatment policy

City Council

The City Council will discuss a legal support services agreement and an interlocal cooperation agreement for SWAT and law enforcement mutual aid. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.

• Proposal and Agreement for Municipal Legal and Support Services with Thompson, Guildner & Associates, Inc., P.S.
• Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Lower Columbia SWAT and Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
• Street Tree Planting Plan for Huntington Ave S.
• 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

The council approved the Street Tree Planting Plan for Huntington Ave S. by consensus. The council approved a municipal legal services agreement with Thompson, Guildner & Associates, Inc., P.S., at an hourly reimbursable rate with a 3% annual adjustment, by roll‑call vote with all members voting aye. The council also approved an amended and restated interlocal cooperation agreement for the Lower Columbia SWAT and law‑enforcement mutual aid among Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, and Cowlitz County, by roll‑call vote with all members voting aye.

• Approved Street Tree Planting Plan for Huntington Ave S. (consensus)
• Approved municipal legal services agreement with Thompson, Guildner & Associates, Inc., P.S. (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Approved amended interlocal cooperation agreement for Lower Columbia SWAT and law‑enforcement mutual aid (roll‑call vote, all aye)

City Council

The City Council will review an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County for floodplain management and two agreements with GNRL, LLC regarding property at 414 Cowlitz St E. The body will also consider approving March 2025 invoices.

• Approval of March 2025 invoices totaling $720,320.83
• Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz County for Floodplain Management Administration
• Access and Maintenance Easement with GNRL, LLC at 414 Cowlitz St E
• License Agreement with GNRL, LLC for stormwater access at 414 Cowlitz St E
• Huntington Ave S Street Tree Planting Plan report

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes and $720,320.83 in invoices. It also approved an interlocal agreement with Cowlitz County to provide floodplain management administration services. Additional approvals were made for the Castle Rock Lions Club fireworks sale and for easement and license agreements with GNRL, LLC at 414 Cowlitz St E.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes and $720,320.83 invoices) – motion carried
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Cowlitz County for floodplain management services – motion carried
• Approved Castle Rock Lions Club request to sell fireworks in 2025 – motion carried
• Accepted Access and Maintenance Easement from GNRL, LLC at 414 Cowlitz St E – motion carried
• Accepted License Agreement with GNRL, LLC for stormwater access at 414 Cowlitz St E – motion carried

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will meet to discuss updated personnel policies and a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule. The meeting will also include citizen comments, department reports, and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting
• Updated Personnel Policy
• Resolution No. 2025-02 amending Master Fee Schedule

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda, including the March 10 meeting minutes. The Council adopted an amendment to the Personnel Policy adding a restriction on weapons on City property. The Council also approved Resolution No. 2025‑02, which amends Schedules 4 and 5 of the Master Fee Schedule. All three motions were carried by roll‑call vote with Councilmembers Lee, Kessler, Whalen, and Rose voting aye.

• Approved Consent Agenda and March 10 minutes (motion carried, Lee, Kessler, Whalen, Rose aye)
• Approved Personnel Policy amendment adding weapon restriction on City property (motion carried, Lee, Kessler, Whalen, Rose aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑02 amending Schedules 4 and 5 of Master Fee Schedule (motion carried, Lee, Kessler, Whalen, Rose aye)

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will approve the minutes from the February 10 and February 24 meetings and approve February invoices totaling $533,361.21. New business includes amending the Capital Facility Plan to add water main improvements on SR 411 (West Side Highway) south of PH 10 at the High Banks site, and a Cowlitz County Rural Development Grant application requesting $550,000 for the SR 411 Water Main Extension Project, which has a total cost of $959,000. The council will also review a CRCDA request for up to $550 to sponsor the annual Spring Clean‑Up event on April 26, 2025. Department reports, citizen comments, and public hearings are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of February 10 and February 24 council meetings
• Approve February invoices totaling $533,361.21
• Amend Capital Facility Plan to add water main improvements on SR 411 (West Side Highway) south of PH 10 at the High Banks site
• Consider Cowlitz County Rural Development Grant application for $550,000 toward SR 411 Water Main Extension (total project cost $959,000)
• CRCDA request for city sponsorship of Spring Clean‑Up event, not to exceed $550

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will consider several ordinance amendments and a resolution to create a Master Fee Schedule. Ordinance Nos. 2025-01 through 2025-06 amend various chapters of the municipal code. Resolution No. 2025-01 updates fee rates in Schedules 4, 5, and 6. The meeting also includes department reports, public hearings, and other routine business.

• Ordinance No. 2025-01 – amends Chapter 13.12 of the Municipal Code
• Ordinance No. 2025-02 – amends Chapter 13.16 of the Municipal Code
• Ordinance No. 2025-03 – amends Chapter 13.18 of the Municipal Code
• Ordinance No. 2025-04 – amends Chapter 6.06 of the Municipal Code
• Resolution No. 2025-01 – creates a Master Fee Schedule and updates rates in Schedules 4, 5, and 6

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will introduce a new planner and review the Periodic Update Grant (PUG) Scope of Work. The body will also discuss next steps for the Large Lot Subdivision Exemption Ordinance process.

• Periodic Update Grant (PUG) Scope of Work Overview
• Update on Large Lot Subdivision Exemption Ordinance process

City Council

The City Council will vote on six proposed amendments to the municipal code covering chapters 13.12, 13.16, 13.18, 6.06, 5.16, and 1.30. They will also adopt Resolution 2025-01 to create a Master Fee Schedule and update rates in Schedules 2, 4, 5, and 6. Additional items include contract renewals for Ricoh copier leases and a 10‑year lease with Sound Precast for $10,000 per year. The council will approve the minutes of the January 27 meeting and $718,653.80 in invoices.

• Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending Chapter 13.12 of the Municipal Code
• Ordinance No. 2025-02 amending Chapter 13.16 of the Municipal Code
• Resolution No. 2025-01 creating a Master Fee Schedule and updating rates
• Five‑year Ricoh copier lease renewal, monthly cost $116.63, annual $1,800‑$2,200
• Lease Agreement with Sound Precast, LLC for city property, $10,000 per year

City Council

The Castle Rock City Council will meet to approve open period invoices totaling $63,974.66 and to authorize out-of-state travel for a staff member to attend a technology summit in Texas.

• Approve December 2024 open period invoices ($63,974.66)
• Approve Title VI Annual Accomplishment & Goals Report for FY 2024
• Approve minutes from January 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting
• Authorize out-of-state travel for Renee Schuller to Motorola Solutions Summit in Grapevine, TX
• Department reports from Police Chief, Public Works Director, and City Attorney

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and potentially take action on a draft Large Lot Subdivision Exemption Ordinance. The body will also nominate and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Public hearing on Draft Large Lot Subdivision Exemption Ordinance
• Possible action on Large Lot Subdivision Exemption Ordinance
• Election of Planning Commission Chairperson
• Election of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson

City Council

The City Council will review a collective bargaining agreement for Teamsters Local 58 and a memorandum regarding Public Works Director replacement training. The body is also considering the termination of a planning contract with SCJ Alliance and a new agreement with Kimley-Horn.

• December 2024 invoices in the amount of $454,008.41
• TIB Consultant Agreement for ADA Improvements Project Design for $61,864.00
• Gibbs & Olson, Inc. authorization for Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch dredging permit for $41,000
• Six Rivers Regional Trail System, Phase 2 Improvements agreement for $61,400
• City Wide Pedestrian Improvements agreement for $115,900.00