Battle Ground public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify candidate names and scores for the Police Support Specialist eligibility list. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from December 2, 2025.

• Certification of names and scores for the Police Support Specialist Eligibility List
• Approval of December 2, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It also certified the names and scores of candidates onto the Police Support Specialist Eligibility List. Both motions were carried with votes from Vice‑Chair Grudi and Commissioner Przybylski and no opposition.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried; votes: Grudi, Przybylski)
• Certified Police Support Specialist eligibility list (motion carried; votes: Grudi, Przybylski)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, per Resolution No. 24 -02. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 5, 2026, with a study session at 6:00 p.m. and the council meeting at 7:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of regular meeting per Resolution No. 24 -02

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The board heard a Clark County staff presentation on the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area park plan. Members discussed proposed changes to the PACE bylaws, including wording on donations and the youth member position. A motion to expand the youth member age range to 14‑21 was adopted. Additional updates included a $1.5 million request for an all‑inclusive playground at Remy Park and upcoming holiday events.

• Presentation of the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area park plan by Clark County staff
• Discussion of PACE bylaws revisions, especially donation language
• Motion passed to expand youth member age range from 14‑18 to 14‑21
• Request for $1.5 million for an all‑inclusive playground at Remy Park included in 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Announcement of Early Bird Holiday Bazaar with 45 vendors and Holiday Tree Lighting event

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider two motions: approving the minutes from the August 12, 2025 special meeting and certifying the names and scores of candidates onto the Academy Graduate Police Officer eligibility list. The meeting will also include communications on removal of candidates, a report from the Civil Service Examiner‑Secretary, and a public comment period. An informational item will present the Civil Service All Employee Seniority List.

• Approve August 12, 2025 Civil Service Commission Special Meeting minutes
• Certify candidate names and scores onto the Academy Graduate Police Officer eligibility list
• Discuss removal of candidates (communication item)
• Civil Service Examiner‑Secretary report
• Public comment period

The Civil Service Commission approved the special meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. It also approved the list of Academy Graduate Police Officer candidates and their scores. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 12, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Academy Graduate Police Officer eligibility list (3-0)

City Council Meetings

At the December 1 regular meeting, the Battle Ground City Council will hold public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan update, the FY 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, and the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan update. The council will also consider routine items on the consent agenda, including claim vouchers totaling $1,688,950.64 and payroll of $312,651.90, as well as interlocal agreements with Ridgefield and La Center for municipal court services.

• Comprehensive Plan Update – public hearing presented by Community Development Director Kristin Lehto
• Ordinance 2025-18: FY 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget – public hearing presented by Finance Director Meagan Lowery
• Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan Update – public hearing presented by Public Works Director Mark Herceg
• Claim vouchers on consent agenda totaling $1,688,950.64
• Interlocal agreements with the City of Ridgefield and the City of La Center for municipal court services

The Battle Ground City Council approved the FY2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget by unanimous vote. It also moved the draft Comprehensive Plan forward, adding two parcels to the Urban Growth Boundary. The council approved the consent agenda and amended the meeting agenda to remove the award presentation. Councilmember‑elect Jeanie Kuypers was sworn in to serve the remainder of the term for Position 4.

• Amended agenda to remove Certificate of Municipal Leadership Award (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑K, including claim vouchers and interlocal agreements (7‑0)
• Moved draft Comprehensive Plan forward and added parcels 12818 NE 249th St and 25012 NE Dublin Rd to UGB (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑18: FY2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (7‑0)
• Swore in Councilmember‑elect Jeanie Kuypers to serve Position 4 (no vote required)
• Directed staff to present short‑term safety solutions for Grace Ave/Main St at a Jan 2026 meeting (consensus)
• Requested volunteers for Christmas Light Judging (no vote required)
• Recognized outgoing Councilmembers Tricia Davis and Cherish DesRochers with plaques (no vote required)

Planning Commission

The Battle Ground Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan (CSMP) update. Staff will ask the commission to hold a public hearing and later make a recommendation to City Council. No fiscal or policy impacts are noted at this time.

• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan update
• Presentation by Public Works Director Mark Herceg
• Staff recommendation to hold the hearing and recommend to City Council
• No fiscal implications identified

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026 operating and capital improvement budget. It will also receive presentations and consider motions on a 0.1% public safety sales and use tax, a 2026 property tax levy, the 2026 fee schedules, and a contract for the Multi‑Family Tax Exemption program linked to the Eaton Park Apartments project. Several routine items, including claim vouchers totaling $1,081,959.21 and payroll of $429,657.56, are placed on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-17 – 0.1% Public Safety Sales & Use Tax (presentation/motion)
• Ordinance 2025-19 – 2026 Property Tax Levy (presentation/motion)
• Resolution 25-12 – 2026 Fee Schedules (presentation/motion)
• Multi‑Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program – Eaton BG, LLC contract for Eaton Park Apartments
• SR 503/NW Onsdorff Boulevard Intersection Improvements – Professional Services Agreement (Consent agenda item E)

The Battle Ground City Council approved its agenda and appointed Naomi Waters to the PACE Advisory Board youth position. It adopted a 0.1% public safety sales and use tax and authorized a contract for the Multi‑Family Tax Exemption program. The council also approved the 2026 fee schedules, adopted the 2026 property tax levy, and set a hearing for a KinderCare utility easement vacation.

• Approve meeting agenda (amended) – motion carried 7-0
• Appoint Naomi Waters to PACE Advisory Board Youth Position – motion carried 7-0
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-17 0.1% public safety sales & use tax – motion carried 7-0
• Authorize contract with Eaton BG, LLC for Multi-Family Tax Exemption program – motion carried 5-2
• Approve Resolution 25-12 2026 fee schedules – motion carried 7-0
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-19 2026 property tax levy – motion carried 5-2
• Approve Resolution 25-13 KinderCare utility easement vacation hearing – motion carried 7-0
• Approve consent agenda (items A‑G) – motion carried 7-0

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates to its bylaws, which were last amended in 2019. The board aims to align these bylaws with the Battle Ground Municipal Code.

• Discussion of PACE Bylaw updates
• Approval of October 8th meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the October 8 meeting unanimously. It passed a unanimous recommendation to expand the youth member age range from 14‑18 to 14‑21 while keeping the term at two years, and will seek City Council direction to amend the Municipal Code. The board also agreed to postpone action on the proposed bylaws changes until the next meeting so absent members can vote.

• Approved October 8, 2025 PACE meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended expanding youth member age range to 14‑21, term 2 years (unanimous)
• Decided to wait on proposed bylaws changes until the next meeting (consensus)
• Decided to discuss the youth position further after a new youth member is appointed

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 Fee Schedule, the 2026 Property Tax Levy, and Ordinance 2025-17 to adopt a 0.1% public safety sales and use tax. The council will also review and vote on several fiber franchise agreements and endorse the 2026 Clark County Transportation Alliance policy statement. Additional items include a study session tour of Wolf Industries and a presentation of the 2026 State Legislative Agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-17 to adopt a 0.1% public safety sales & use tax
• Public hearing on Resolution 25-12: 2026 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-19: 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Presentation/motion to adopt franchise agreements for Forged Fiber 37, Ezee Fiber Texas, Metro Fibernet, LLC, and Ripple Fiber
• Presentation/motion to endorse the 2026 Clark County Transportation Alliance Policy Statement

The Battle Ground City Council approved the endorsement of the 2026 Clark County Transportation Alliance (CCTA) Policy Statement. It also postponed the 0.1% Public Safety Sales & Use Tax ordinance to the November 17 meeting, adopted four new fiber franchise agreements, and set a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Update on December 1, 2025. Additional routine actions included excusing an absent member, amending the agenda, and approving the amended agenda.

• Excused Councilmember Overholser from the meeting (6-0)
• Amended agenda to move 2026 Legislative Agenda to Business Section (5-1)
• Postponed Ordinance 2025-17 (0.1% public safety tax) to Nov 17 (6-0)
• Endorsed 2026 Clark County Transportation Alliance Policy Statement (6-0)
• Approved 2026 State Legislative Agenda as proposed (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-20 granting Forged Fiber 37 a franchise (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-21 granting Ezee Fiber Texas a franchise (6-0)
• Set public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Update on Dec 1, 2025 (6-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the use of an existing industrial warehouse building to a church. The proposal includes associated parking and landscaping.

• Public Hearing for Church on the Rock Conditional Use Permit (PR 12-2025)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review draft elements and receive a status update on the Battle Ground Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan.

• Public hearing on Battle Ground Comprehensive Plan update and draft elements
• Staff update on the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will review the 2026 budget work session and a third‑quarter financial overview. Routine items on the consent agenda, including claim vouchers totaling $2.76 million and ROW purchases, will be approved by a single motion. Public hearings will address Ordinance 2025‑13 for a new residential target area, Ordinance 2025‑15 to amend the multifamily housing tax exemption, and Ordinance 2025‑16 to adjust neighborhood speed limits. Additional presentations will cover a Ripple Fiber franchise agreement and a water‑system contract.

• Consent Agenda: Claim Vouchers #98418‑#98499 and #98500‑#98546 totaling $2,764,? million
• SW Eaton Boulevard Improvements – ROW Purchase Approval (Consent Agenda)
• Ordinance 2025‑13 – designating Parcel 192350000 as Residential Target Area for Multi‑Family Tax Exemption Program
• Ordinance 2025‑15 – amendment to Chapter 3.45 Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption
• Ordinance 2025‑16 – adjustment of neighborhood speed limits

The Battle Ground City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-13, designating Parcel 192350000 as a residential target area for the Multi‑Family Tax Exemption Program (5‑2). It also passed Ordinance 2025-15 amending the Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption code (4‑3), Ordinance 2025-16 adjusting neighborhood speed limits (5‑2), and authorized a hydrogeologist for water‑system work (7‑0). The consent agenda and a motion to amend the agenda were approved unanimously (7‑0 each), while the CDBG public hearing was cancelled.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 designating Parcel 192350000 for multi‑family tax exemption (5‑2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15 amending Chapter 3.45 Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption (4‑3)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16 adjusting neighborhood speed limits (5‑2)
• Authorized Public Works to hire a hydrogeologist for water‑system work (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claim vouchers and payroll (7‑0)
• Motion to amend agenda moving Mayor’s Report after presentations carried (7‑0)
• Cancelled Community Development Block Grant public hearing due to funding constraints

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss and set goals for 2026 to be included in the draft annual budget. The council will also review a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update. No public comment will be taken at this special meeting.

• Discussion and direction on 2026 City Council goals based on the 2025 Community Survey
• Presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update

The council reached consensus on several actions: it will not purchase the two vacant parcels presented for Old Town parking and will instead research a public‑private partnership for parking. Staff were asked to provide updated cost estimates for road maintenance and to support the proposed street projects. The council also instructed staff to apply for the RCO grant for Remy Park, to pursue acquiring property in the NW area, and to meet with Clark Public Utilities to discuss water rates.

• Do not move forward on purchase of properties at 14 NE 2nd Ave and 101 NE 1st St (consensus)
• Research public‑private partnership parking plan with property owners (consensus)
• Provide updated actual costs for proposed road maintenance and repair (consensus)
• Support potential street projects listed by Public Works (consensus)
• Apply for RCO grant for Remy Park (consensus)
• Pursue purchasing property in the NW area of the city (consensus)
• Meet with Clark Public Utilities to discuss city water rates (consensus)

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the September 10 meeting, discuss the PACE bylaws that were last amended in 2019, and hear a preview of upcoming Fall/Winter park events. No formal decisions beyond the minutes approval are indicated.

• Approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of PACE bylaws (last amended 2019)
• Preview of Fall/Winter events: Pooch Parade (Oct 15), Boo Bash (Oct 31), Early Bird Holiday Bazaar (Nov 14‑15), Battle of the Lights (Dec 1‑21), Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 5)
• Open communications period for audience, staff, and board members
• Adjourn the meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It agreed to add the draft PACE Board Bylaws to the November 12 agenda for further discussion and set a goal to adopt the revised bylaws by the first board meeting of 2026. The next PACE Board meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added draft PACE Board Bylaws to November 12 agenda
• Set goal to adopt revised bylaws by first 2026 board meeting
• Scheduled next PACE Board meeting for November 12, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission will hear a status update on the city’s Comprehensive Plan and review draft elements. Staff will also present options for the Community Development Block Grant, including a possible request of up to $400,000. Both items are informational presentations; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Comprehensive Plan Update – staff and BERK Consulting will present the status of the Draft 2025 Plan.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – presentation of funding options; approximately $1,000,000 available county‑wide, with a maximum city request of $400,000.
• CDBG timeline – pre‑applications due October 31, full applications due December 5.

LEOFF 1 Disability Board

The LEOFF 1 Disability Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a board member re-appointment. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Approval of March 11, 2025, Special Meeting minutes
• Proposed re-appointment of Glen Erickson to public-at-large position #4 for a two-year term (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a work session on the 2026 budget and consider setting a public hearing for a 0.1% public safety sales and use tax. The body will also review franchise agreements for Forged Fiber 37, Ezee Fiber Texas, and Metronet.

• Ordinance 2025-17: Proposed 0.1% Public Safety Sales and Use Tax
• Franchise Agreements for Forged Fiber 37, Ezee Fiber Texas, and Metronet
• Claim vouchers totaling $2,784,609.57 across three dates
• Payroll total of $314,700.25
• Acceptance of Alternative Response Team Grant

The council excused Mayor McCoy from the meeting and approved the meeting agenda. The consent agenda, including several claim vouchers and payroll items, was approved. A public hearing was scheduled for Ordinance 2025-17, which proposes a 0.01% public safety sales and use tax, to be held on November 3, 2025.

• Excused Mayor Troy McCoy from the meeting (6‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (6‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda in its entirety (6‑0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025-17 (0.01% public safety tax) on Nov 3, 2025 (6‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 2025-11 to amend the 2025 budget, Ordinance 2025-12 to modify business registration and licensing rules, and a designation of Parcel 192350000 as a Residential Target Area for the Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program. Council members will also hear a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-14 approving a development agreement with BG Village Property, LLC. In addition, the council will adopt the Consent Agenda, which includes claim vouchers totaling over $4.7 million and contracts such as the Clark County Public Works Maintenance & Projects Agreement.

• Ordinance 2025-11 – Budget Amendment (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-12 – Business Registration and Licensing amendments (public hearing)
• Designation of Parcel 192350000 as Residential Target Area for Multi-Family Tax Exemption (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-14 – Maddox Infrastructure Development Agreement with BG Village Property, LLC (public hearing)
• Clark County Public Works Maintenance & Projects Agreement (Consent Agenda)

The council amended the agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted 4‑2 not to contest a C‑Tran funding stay. The council adopted the 2026 budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-11) with a 6‑0 vote and approved municipal code changes, a development agreement, and set public hearings for several future ordinances.

• Amended agenda to remove Closed Door Session – motion carried 7‑0
• Approved consent agenda in full – motion carried 7‑0
• Directed not to contest C‑Tran stay – vote 4‑2
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 (2026 budget amendment) – motion carried 6‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 (municipal code business licensing amendments) – motion carried 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 (Maddox Infrastructure Development Agreement) – motion carried 6‑0
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025-13 (parcel 192350000 residential target area) – motion carried 7‑0
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025-16 (neighborhood speed limits) – motion carried 7‑0

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from the July 9 meeting. It will then discuss planned Fall and Winter events for Battle Ground parks and recreation. An open communications segment will allow staff, board members, and the public to raise items not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the July 9, 2025 PACE Board meeting
• Discuss Fall/Winter events for Battle Ground Parks and Recreation
• Open communications period for items not on the agenda

The Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board reviewed the schedule of upcoming Fall/Winter events, including the Pooch Parade, Boo Bash, Early Bird Holiday Bazaar, Battle of the Lights, and Holiday Tree Lighting. Staff also presented possible 2026 events and asked for board feedback, but no actions were decided.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council unanimously approved the Florence Robison South Park Improvement bid award and appointed Councilmember Ferrer as the alternate C‑Tran liaison. It also approved the full consent agenda, set public hearings for several ordinances on September 15, 2025, and directed staff to proceed with EMS District 2 design decisions. All votes recorded were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑H (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items I & J (7‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Ferrer as Alternate City Council Liaison for C‑Tran (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025‑12 (Business Registration) Sep 15 2025 (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025‑14 (Maddox Infrastructure) Sep 15 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved Florence Robison South Park Improvement Bid Award (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09 Public Defense Standards for Indigent Defense (7‑0)
• Directed staff to move forward with EMS District 2 2025 design decisions (consensus)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved the lateral police officer eligibility list presented by staff. Both motions were moved by Commissioner Przybylski, seconded by Chair Doering, and passed with votes from Chair Doering and Commissioner Przybylski, with no opposition.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Certified lateral police officer eligibility list (2-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to review the performance of a public employee.

• Executive session to review public employee performance pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

The council entered an executive session to review a public employee’s performance but took no action. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. No votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council Meetings

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It set a public hearing for Ordinance 2025-11 (budget amendment) on September 15, 2025. Council members reached a consensus to direct staff to lower neighborhood speed limits to 20 MPH citywide unless posted. Finally, the council voted 7‑0 to give the review committee authority to renegotiate the City Manager’s contract.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025-11 on Sep 15, 2025 (7‑0)
• Directed staff to reduce speed limits to 20 MPH citywide (consensus)
• Authorized review committee to renegotiate City Manager’s contract (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑10, updating the city’s park rules. It also approved Resolution 25‑08 adopting the Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and confirmed several liaison appointments to advisory committees. A motion to start a 90‑day public hearing on discontinuing water fluoridation was rejected 5‑2. The council postponed the Neighborhood Speed Limits presentation to the August 4, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 (Park Rules) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08 (Clark County Solid Waste Management Plan) (7-0)
• Appointed Jeanie Kuypers (Member) and Victoria Ferrer (Alternate) as liaison for Regional Parks/Sustainable Future Task Team (7-0)
• Appointed Mayor Troy McCoy as liaison for C‑Tran Composition Review Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman as Funded Organization Member to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Cherish DesRochers (Member) and Mayor Troy McCoy (Alternate) to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Motion to initiate 90‑day public hearing on water fluoridation failed (5-2)
• Postponed Neighborhood Speed Limits presentation to Aug 4, 2025 (7-0)

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other actions were voted on; the board discussed possible murals, upcoming roundabout projects, and upcoming events but did not adopt any resolutions.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It also approved the entry‑level police officer eligibility list, again by a 2‑aye, 0‑nay vote. Both motions were moved by Vice‑Chair Grudi and seconded by Chair Doering. No public comments were received.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved entry‑level police officer eligibility list (2-0)

City Council Meetings

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda (6‑0) and to excuse absent Councilmember Victoria Ferrer (6‑0). A consent agenda containing multiple claim vouchers, bank drafts and payroll payments was approved (6‑0). Mayor McCoy formally proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Victoria Ferrer from the meeting (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with claim vouchers #97528‑#97654 and related bank drafts (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers #29242‑#29245 totaling $305,711.12 (6-0)
• Mayor proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It recommended specific hours for the skate park, pickleball courts, basketball court, and other parks. The board also recommended allowing geocaching and instituting a no smoking/vaping rule in all parks. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved minutes from April 9 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended skate park hours 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
• Recommended pickleball court hours 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Recommended basketball court hours 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Recommended other parks hours 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
• Recommended allowing geocaching in parks
• Recommended no smoking/vaping in parks

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Academy Graduate Police Officer eligibility list, the Lateral Police Officer eligibility list, and the Entry‑Level Police Officer eligibility list, each motion carrying unanimously.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Academy Graduate Police Officer eligibility list (motion carried)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer eligibility list (motion carried)
• Approved Entry-Level Police Officer eligibility list (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The council reached consensus to implement a 0.1% Councilmanic Public Safety Sales Tax to support hiring three additional police officers and to apply for the new Law Enforcement Grant. It also approved prioritizing public parking and the Storefront Façade Improvement Grant Program in the draft 2026 budget, and decided not to pursue a city re‑branding for the 75th anniversary. Additional consensus actions included appointing a councilmember to the Sustainable Future Task Team, prioritizing Geo Tech funding for street projects, postponing certain street projects pending grant funds, and considering property purchases in the northwest part of town as more PIF is collected.

• Consensus reached to implement a 0.1% Councilmanic Public Safety Sales Tax for three new police officers
• Consensus reached to prioritize public parking and Storefront Façade Improvement Grant Program in draft 2026 budget
• Consensus reached to not support city re‑branding for the 75th anniversary
• Consensus reached to appoint a councilmember as the city’s representative to the Sustainable Future Task Team
• Consensus reached to fund Geo Tech for potential street projects via a 2025 Budget Amendment
• Consensus reached to postpone Eaton Boulevard and possibly SE Grace Avenue Phase 2 projects until additional grant funds are obtained
• Consensus reached to consider purchasing property in the northwest part of town as more PIF is collected
• Consensus reached to prioritize funding for park improvements and facilities as outlined in the presentations

City Council Meetings

The council approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the consent agenda, which included claim vouchers of $179,106.80, payroll of $311,664.98, an interlocal agreement for yard debris collection, a governance manual amendment, and a sole‑source approval for Madden Fabrication. It then adopted five ordinances amending BGMC Titles 8, 12, 15, 17, and 18 (votes 6‑0 or 7‑0). Finally, the council set a public hearing for July 21 to consider Ordinance 2025‑10 on Parks Rules (7‑0).

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $179,106.80 claim vouchers and $311,664.98 payroll (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑05 amending BGMC Title 8 Health & Safety (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑06 amending BGMC Title 12 Streets and Sidewalks (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑07 amending BGMC Title 15 Buildings and Construction (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑08 amending BGMC Title 17 Zoning (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑09 amending BGMC Title 18 Environmental Protection (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for July 21 on Ordinance 2025‑10 Parks Rules (7‑0)

City Council Meetings

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04, updating speed limits on State Routes 502 and 503, with a 7‑0 vote. Councilmembers directed staff to draft an ordinance implementing park rule recommendations, also approved 7‑0. A public hearing on the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program was scheduled for June 16, 2025, by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including vouchers and payroll (7‑0)
• Failed motion to remove Section 21 Proclamations from Governance Manual (3‑4)
• Approved removal of subsection 2 from Section 21 Proclamations (4‑3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 updating state route speed limits (7‑0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance for PACE Board park rule recommendations (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program on June 16, 2025 (7‑0)

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. The board voted to recommend that the City Council direct staff to move forward with Mr. Sykes' mural at Battle Ground Skate Park. The board was asked to review sample park‑rule proposals and provide suggestions at the May 14 meeting. Park Appreciation Day was announced for Saturday, April 19, 2025.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council direct staff to proceed with skate park mural (vote)

City Council Meetings

The council voted 6-1 to adopt Resolution 25-03, updating speed limits on city streets. It also set a public hearing for municipal code amendments on June 2, 2025 and approved resolutions on revolving funds and the 2025 fee schedule, each by a 7-0 vote. An executive session was added to discuss potential real‑estate acquisition, and staff were directed to work with artist William Sykes on a skate‑park mural.

• Approved Resolution 25-03 — City Speed Limits (6-1)
• Approved public hearing for municipal code amendments on June 2, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 — Revolving Funds (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-05 — 2025 Fee Schedule Modification (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (vouchers, payroll, etc.) (7-0)
• Motion to add Executive Session for real‑estate discussion (7-0)
• Directed staff to work with artist William Sykes on Battle Ground Skate Park mural (consensus)
• Approved new employee introduction of GIS Professional David Wallis (no vote recorded)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several claim vouchers and payroll payments. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-03, amending the municipal code Title 2. All votes were unanimous, 6‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claim vouchers #97145-#97186 ($338,111.88) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claim vouchers #97187-#97232 ($1,385,354.45) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claim vouchers #97233-#97309 ($914,149.13) (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers #29227-#29230 totaling $287,746.79 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 amending Municipal Code Title 2 (6-0)

Salary Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes. It approved a set of interview questions to be sent to council members. The commission voted to accept public comment without a public‑presence meeting. The next commission meeting was scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

• Approved July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interview questions for council members (approved by Evelyn Kurlinko)
• Commission will accept public comment (no public‑presence meeting)
• Set next commission meeting for June 23, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board approved the March 12 meeting minutes unanimously. The board voted to recommend that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the proposed mural at Battle Ground Skate Park. No other actions were decided; members were asked to review park‑rule examples and discuss an upcoming Park Appreciation Day.

• Approved March 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council direct staff to move forward with skate park mural (vote passed)

City Council Meetings

The council approved a public hearing for May 5 to consider Ordinance 2025‑04, which would set a 40 mph limit on SR 503 and 30 mph on SR 502. It also instructed the mayor to sign a letter of support for the Interstate Bridge Replacement, approved the consent agenda items covering over $2.3 million in claim vouchers, and directed staff to begin offers to purchase property for the 1st Avenue project. The council decided not to amend the Governance Manual language on board liaison voting.

• Set public hearing for May 5 on speed‑limit ordinance 2025‑04 (7‑0)
• Instruct Mayor McCoy to sign Interstate Bridge Replacement support letter (consensus, dissent by Davis)
• Approved consent agenda items including $830,477.63 and $1,148,106.99 claim vouchers (7‑0)
• Directed staff to make initial offers to purchase remaining property for 1st Avenue project (consensus)
• Decided not to revise Governance Manual language on council‑board liaison voting (consensus)
• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Approved payroll and bank drafts totaling $364,561.37 (7‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers dated 03/24/2025 totaling $317,612.58 (7‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously approved the Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List, the Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List, and the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List. All motions were carried with votes of Chair Doering, Vice‑Chair Grudi and Commissioner Przybylski, and no dissenting votes. The March 4, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council reached consensus to support additional community surveys on a bi‑annual basis. It also agreed to remove several items from the Battle Ground SWOC Assessment summary. The council decided to hold quarterly retreats, with the next expected in late June. The 2025 Battle Ground Community Survey results will be presented at the April 21, 2025 City Council Study Session.

• Support additional community surveys bi‑annually (consensus)
• Remove specified Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Challenge items from SWOC Assessment (consensus)
• Hold council retreats quarterly, Fridays (consensus)
• Schedule presentation of community survey results for April 21, 2025 (consensus)