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)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meets to review 2024–2025 revenue and expenditures, approve 2025 activity funding, and discuss 2026 application review procedures. No decisions are scheduled for 2026 applications at this meeting.

• Approved 2025 spending: Ladybug Bazaar $2,000, Best Western highway sign $1,047, Battle Ground Harvest Days $64,625, Battle Ground Oktoberfest $20,025
• Reviewed 2024 lodging-tax revenue: $101,078.24 and 2025 year-to-date: $43,741.86
• Cash balance reported at $283,552
• Opened 2026 application review process for lodging activities

City Council Meetings

The regular meeting of the Battle Ground City Council scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review the Operations Center Master Plan and Old Town Subarea Plan. Members will consider awarding a contract for Florence Robison South Park improvements and setting public hearings for business licensing and infrastructure agreements.

• Bid award for Florence Robison South Park Improvements to AES of Kelso, Washington
• Ordinance 2025-12: Municipal Code amendments for Business Registration and Licensing
• Ordinance 2025-14: Maddox Infrastructure Development Agreement
• Resolution 25-11: Designation of Residential Target Area (parcel #192350000) for multifamily housing tax exemption
• Claim vouchers and payroll totaling $1,800,000+ (combined items D, E, and F)

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 will meet to approve past meeting minutes and certify candidate names and scores for the Lateral Police Officer eligibility list. No new contracts, fees, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 1, 2025, meeting minutes
• Certify names onto the Lateral Police Officer eligibility list

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 City Council will discuss a budget amendment for 2025 and a proposal to reduce speed limits to 20 MPH in the River Bend Subdivision. The meeting includes a presentation on the Battle Ground Village Extension project and a review of second-quarter financial performance.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Proposed budget amendment for 2025
• River Bend Subdivision: Proposed speed limit reduction to 20 MPH
• Claim vouchers totaling $110,275.00 and payroll totaling $331,766.07
• SW Eaton Boulevard Improvements: Right-of-way purchase approval
• 20th Avenue Pathway: Bid award

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to hear a presentation on the draft Old Town Battle Ground Subarea Plan. The presentation will be delivered by the Community Development Director and First Forty Feet.

• Presentation of the draft Old Town Battle Ground Subarea Plan

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will consider an appeal regarding the denial of the Lawson Short Plat and Boundary Line Adjustment. The body will also review a proposal for a 93-unit residential subdivision called Battle Ground Commons.

• Appeal of the Lawson Short Plat and Boundary Line Adjustment (PR15-2023|LUDII24-0001) regarding transportation and sewer requirements
• Proposal by Sarkela 10 LLC for Battle Ground Commons: a 93-unit attached residential lot subdivision (LUDIII25-0002|PR 23-2024)
• Discussion of $705,096.10 in available traffic impact credits for SE Eaton Boulevard frontage improvements

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to city park rules and discuss a Multi-Family Tax Exemption proposal for the Eaton Park project. The body will also consider adopting a regional solid waste management plan and discuss water fluoridation.

• Ordinance 2025-10 regarding revisions to city park rules
• Resolution 25-08 to adopt the Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan 2025-2030
• Proposal for the Eaton Park Work Force Housing project Multi-Family Tax Exemption
• Proposed 20 MPH speed limit reduction in the River Bend Subdivision
• Payment of claim vouchers totaling $6,245,458.68

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)

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will review responses from councilmember interviews and compare salaries from other cities. The body will discuss whether to make changes to the current salary schedule.

• Discussion of Councilmember interview question responses
• Review of comparable cities salaries
• Discussion of potential changes to salary schedule

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will meet to discuss inclusive playgrounds with a representative from Harper's Playground. The board will also review minutes from the June 11th meeting.

• Discussion on Harper's Playground and inclusive playgrounds

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)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council’s regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, was cancelled under Resolution No. 24-02, which exempts the first July and third December meetings unless urgent business arises. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Civil Service Commission

The Battle Ground Civil Service Commission will meet to certify candidate names and scores for the Entry-Level Police Officer eligibility list. The body will also review the removal of candidates and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Certification of names and scores for the Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Removal of candidates
• Approval of June 3, 2025, meeting minutes

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)

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will review responses from Councilmember interviews and compare salaries from other cities. The body will discuss whether to make changes to the current salary schedule.

• Discussion of Councilmember interview question responses
• Review of comparable city salaries
• Discussion of potential changes to the salary schedule

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting includes a study session on a business leader forum and a presentation on future plans for the SR 503 Corridor.

• Resolution 25-06: Adopting the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026-2031
• Claim vouchers and bank drafts totaling $922,874.37, $75,261.36, and $977,174.02
• Payroll totaling $305,711.12
• SW Eaton Boulevard ROW Purchase Approval for NW Natural
• Presentation on SR 503 Corridor speed limits and future projects

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 Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will meet to discuss a proposed community survey regarding amenities for McConnell Park. The board will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Proposed community survey for McConnell Park amenities

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 Civil Service Commission will meet to certify candidate names and scores for three different police officer eligibility lists. The body will also review the April 1, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Certification of Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List
• Certification of Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Certification of Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of April 1, 2025, meeting minutes

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 City Council will hold a special retreat meeting to determine priority projects and programs for the draft 2026 Annual Budget. The Council will also review a task team charter for sustainable parks and nature funding and select a representative for that team.

• Selection of a representative for the Sustainable Future – Parks and Nature Task Team
• Discussion of priority projects and programs for the draft 2026 Annual Budget
• Review of the March 21, 2025, City Council Retreat

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 City Council will consider adopting five ordinances to amend municipal codes regarding health, safety, streets, zoning, and environmental protection. The body will also review a proposal for new parks rules and approve routine financial vouchers.

• Public hearing for Ordinances 2025-05 through 2025-09 amending municipal codes
• Claim vouchers totaling $179,106.80 and payroll totaling $311,664.98
• Interlocal Agreement with Clark County for Yard Debris Collection Services
• Sole source approval for Madden Fabrication (Portland Loo)
• Presentation and potential public hearing date for Ordinance No. 2025-10 Parks Rules

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 City Council will review proposed speed limit amendments for State Routes 502 and 503 and discuss the Governance Coordination Manual. The body will also consider setting a public hearing for the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

• Ordinance No. 2025-04 to amend State Route Speed Limits on SR 502 and SR 503
• 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) presentation
• Claim vouchers totaling $1,614,418.94 ($128,472.14 and $1,485,946.80)
• Payroll total of $289,956.13
• Right-of-way purchase approvals for SW Eaton Boulevard Improvements (Iverson and Larsen Meadows)

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 Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will discuss proposed changes to the city's park rules, continuing a review from last month. They will also approve minutes from the March meeting. A communications period allows public comment on other matters.

• Continued discussion of City of Battle Ground Park Rules, with potential recommendations to City Council
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting
• Communications: opportunity for public and board to address non-agenda items

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 City Council will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and consider changes to city and state route speed limits. The body will also review a proposal for a skate park mural and potential modifications to the 2025 fee schedule.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-04 regarding WSDOT proposed speed limits on SR 502
• Resolution 25-03 to establish updated speed limits on certain city streets
• Proposal for a Battle Ground Skate Park mural with estimated material costs of $1,000
• Resolution 25-05 to revise the 2025 Battle Ground Fee Schedule
• Payment of claim vouchers and payroll totaling $2,451,116.81

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider testimony on municipal code amendments. The commission will also review and approve the April 9 meeting minutes and hold an election of officers. Public comment is invited in person or via Zoom, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Public hearing on municipal code amendments (no specific changes listed in agenda)
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission
• Review and approval of minutes from April 9 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council Meetings

The council will first hold a study session to review the 2025 Battle Ground Community Survey results. During the regular meeting, a public hearing will be held on Ordinance 2025-03, which would remove the public hearing requirement for the Salary Commission and add a mandatory public comment period. The consent agenda includes approval of multiple claim vouchers totaling over $2.9 million, a slurry & cape bid award, a city manager employment agreement, and two right-of-way purchases on SW Eaton Boulevard. Council will also receive a first quarter 2025 financial overview.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03 – removing public hearing requirement for Salary Commission
• Study session on 2025 Battle Ground Community Survey results
• Consent agenda includes claim vouchers totaling $2,925,349.86
• Slurry & Cape Bid Award
• Two SW Eaton Boulevard right-of-way purchase approvals (Ailinchi and Hanley)

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 Salary Commission will review its duties and the current 2024 salary schedule for the City Council. The body will discuss the process and methodology for determining 2025 salaries.

• Review of 2024 Salary Schedule for Council
• Discussion of 2025 salary methodology and process
• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes

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 and Community Engagement Advisory Board will continue discussing a proposed mural at Battle Ground Skate Park and review the city's park rules. The board will also approve minutes from the March 12 meeting and hear public comment on non-agenda items.

• Continuation of discussion on a mural at Battle Ground Skate Park with muralist Will Sykes
• Review of City of Battle Ground Park Rules led by Public Works Director Mark Herceg
• Approval of minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear presentations on the status of the Comprehensive Plan update and proposed municipal code amendments. The code amendments include changes to nuisance vegetation enforcement, sidewalk construction standards, transportation facilities, and updates to comply with state laws on accessory dwelling units. The commission will also elect officers.

• New nuisance vegetation rules allowing enforcement on private property and public rights-of-way
• Sidewalk construction standards simplified to refer to Standard Details rather than specifying dimensions
• Transportation facilities updates to meet current ADA Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
• State-mandated accessory dwelling unit code changes per House Bill 1337
• Updates to stormwater and NPDES permit compliance including new Ecology Stormwater Manual references

City Council Meetings

The City Council will receive presentations on Clark County's 5-year community services plan and a yard debris contract renewal. Council members will also consider setting a public hearing for Ordinance 2025-04 regarding speed limits on State Route 502.

• Ordinance 2025-04: Proposed speed limit changes on SR 502
• Claim Vouchers #96990-#97038: $830,477.63
• Claim Vouchers #97039-#97112: $1,148,106.99
• Claim Vouchers #97113-#97144: $317,612.58
• Payroll vouchers #29223-#29226 and direct deposits: $364,561.37

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)

Hearing Examiner

The Battle Ground Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on the Cedars Bend Subdivision application. The applicant, J & A Property Holdings, seeks preliminary approval for a 20-lot single-family residential subdivision on 8.87 acres. The hearing will consider the subdivision review, CAR, and SEPA documents.

• Cedars Bend Subdivision: preliminary approval for 20 single-family residential lots on 8.87 acres
• Applicant: J & A Property Holdings
• Public hearing with staff report and exhibits from Associate Planner Dominic Maiello and City Engineer Ryan Jeynes
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes in person or via Zoom with prior registration

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on the Northbrook Subdivision, a proposal to subdivide a 3.5-acre parcel into 54 live/work townhomes located south of SE 10th Street and west of SE Commerce Avenue, zoned Downtown (D). The hearing includes a staff report and exhibits. Public testimony is allowed in person or via Zoom with prior arrangements.

• Northbrook Subdivision (PR17-2024 | LUDIII24-0006): proposal to subdivide one parcel into 54 live/work townhomes on approximately 3.5 acres
• Location: south of SE 10th ST and west of SE Commerce Ave, parcel #986027942
• Zone: Downtown (D)
• Public hearing procedures include 3-minute comment limit and written submission option

Civil Service Commission

The Battle Ground Civil Service Commission will consider certifying candidate names and scores onto three police officer eligibility lists (Academy Graduate, Entry-Level, and Lateral). They will also approve minutes from the March 4 meeting and receive a seniority list for information. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certify names onto Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List
• Certify names onto Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Certify names onto Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Civil Service All Employee Seniority List (informational)

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

This special meeting is a retreat with no public comment. The council will review the 2025 Battle Ground Community Survey, hear department presentations, and discuss council priorities. No final decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for deliberation and goal-setting only.

• Review of 2025 Battle Ground Community Survey results
• Department presentations from city staff (10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
• Council priorities discussion and goal-setting session (12:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

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)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold a study session on the Humane Society for Southwest Washington partnership, then a regular meeting. The consent agenda includes claim vouchers totaling $382,976.76 and payroll of $276,856.12. The council will receive presentations on Dark Sky and smart street light technology, the 4th quarter 2024 financial overview, and consider setting a public hearing for Ordinance 25-03 amending the salary commission code. An executive session is planned for real estate acquisition discussions.

• Consent agenda: claim vouchers $382,976.76 and payroll $276,856.12
• Ordinance 25-03 – amending salary commission duties and open meetings, with a public hearing to be set
• Dark Sky & Smart Street Light Technology presentation by Public Works Director
• 4th Quarter 2024 Financial Overview presented by Finance Director
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) for real estate site selection or acquisition

The Battle Ground City Council held a study session and regular meeting on March 17, 2025. The council received a presentation on Dark Sky and smart street light technology and reached a consensus to direct staff to revise engineering standards to require Dark Sky-compliant streetlights in new developments and to replace existing fixtures as they age out. The council also set a public hearing for April 21, 2025, on Ordinance 2025-03, which would amend the salary commission code to remove the public hearing requirement and add a mandatory public comment period. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Directed staff to revise engineering standards to require Dark Sky-compliant streetlights in new developments (consensus)
• Set public hearing for April 21, 2025, on Ordinance 2025-03 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, payroll, and energy audit grant (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (7-0)

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will hear a refined mural concept for the Battle Ground Skate Park from muralist Will Sykes, continue discussion of 2025 goals and objectives, and finalize plans for Park Appreciation Day on April 19. They will also approve minutes from the January 8 meeting.

• Presentation and review of refined mural design for Battle Ground Skate Park by artist Will Sykes
• Continued discussion of 2025 PACE Board goals and objectives
• Planning for Park Appreciation Day on April 19 (rain or shine) at Flo Ro Park, Fairgrounds Park, Kiwanis Park, McConnell Park, and Central Park
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items

The board approved February minutes and discussed a refined mural concept for the skate park, inviting the artist to return in April. They also reviewed 2025 goals, noted Park Appreciation Day on April 19, and heard that City Council renamed the community center to the Event Center.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Invited muralist Will Sykes to April 9 meeting for further mural discussion

LEOFF 1 Disability Board

The LEOFF 1 Disability Board will consider approving minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting and a rule change regarding dental benefits. The special meeting is open to the public via in-person attendance or Zoom.

• Approval of February 11, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Rule change to the LEOFF 1 Disability Board Rules and Procedure Manual regarding dental benefits

The Battle Ground LEOFF 1 Disability Board held a special meeting and approved two items. Members unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 special meeting. They also unanimously approved proposed changes to the LEOFF 1 Disability Board Rules and Procedures Manual pertaining to dental benefits.

• Approved February 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved dental benefits rule changes to LEOFF 1 Disability Board Rules and Procedures Manual (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to certify candidate names and scores for the Academy Graduate Police Officer eligibility list. The body will also review the All Employee Seniority List and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Certification of names and scores for the Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of February 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Civil Service All Employee Seniority List

The Battle Ground Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting and certified the Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List as presented. Both motions passed unanimously with no public comment received.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Certified Academy Graduate Police Officer Eligibility List (2-0)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 to annex approximately 15 acres (ANNX24-0001). They will also consider Resolution 25-02 opposing any extension of light rail as part of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project. The council will receive a presentation on councilmember salaries and the salary commission, and discuss direction on C-TRAN's vote regarding language revisions to the IBR project conditions. The consent agenda includes claims totaling over $1.34 million and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Battle Ground Police Officers Association.

• Public hearing on annexation of 15 acres (Ordinance 2025-01, ANNX24-0001)
• Resolution No. 25-02 opposing light rail extension in IBR project
• Memorandum of Understanding between City and Battle Ground Police Officers Association
• Claim vouchers: $772,170.76 (Feb 18) and $569,555.71 (Feb 24), plus payroll $312,279.13
• Salary commission presentation on councilmember salaries and city code options

The Battle Ground City Council approved Resolution No. 25-02 opposing any extension of light rail as part of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project, with a 4-3 vote. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2025-01 annexing the approximately 15-acre Winters Property into the city, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance modifying the Salary Commission code to remove the public hearing requirement and add a mandatory public comment period. Additionally, the council reached consensus to direct its C-TRAN Board liaison to support the previous version of the C-TRAN Conditions for MLPA, Section A, subsection #2.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-02 opposing light rail extension in IBR project (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-01 annexing Winters Property, ~15 acres (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance removing Salary Commission public hearing requirement, adding public comment period (consensus)
• Directed C-TRAN Board liaison to support previous MLPA Conditions language, Section A2 (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, payroll, and police MOU (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda amendment moving Mayor's Report after light rail resolution (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold a study session on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's transit component at 6 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Action items include a resolution to rename the Battle Ground Community Center as the Battle Ground Event Center, approval of claim vouchers totaling over $2.1 million, a bid award for the Events Center HVAC replacement, and a contract for the Weaver Creek Commons project under the CHIP program. Presentations will cover the 2025 Street Preservation Program and city speed limits. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining.

• Resolution #25-01: renaming Battle Ground Community Center to Battle Ground Event Center (presentation/motion)
• Claim vouchers totaling $1,362,953.30 (Jan 29), $146,968.74 (Feb 3), $603,868.96 (Feb 10), and payroll $289,037.23 (Feb 10)
• Battle Ground Events Center HVAC Replacement Project – Bid Award (consent agenda)
• Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) contract for Weaver Creek Commons Project (consent agenda)
• Closed-door session for collective bargaining strategy under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)

The Battle Ground City Council approved Resolution No. 25-01, renaming the Battle Ground Community Center as the Battle Ground Event Center. The council also reached consensus to support the City of Battle Ground in not funding Light Rail as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, but did not reach consensus on opposing Light Rail outright. The council approved the consent agenda, including claim vouchers and a bid award for the Events Center HVAC replacement.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-01 renaming Community Center to Event Center (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claim vouchers and HVAC bid award (6-0)
• Reached consensus to support not funding Light Rail as part of IBR
• Reached consensus to support EMS District #2 in amending bylaws to expand board membership
• Reached consensus on Option 1 for city speed limits, delayed pending WSDOT decision
• Excused Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman from the meeting (6-0)

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will discuss a proposed renaming of the Battle Ground Community Center to the Battle Ground Event Center and review a concept for a mural at the Battle Ground Skate Park. They will also continue setting 2025 goals and objectives and introduce a new board member.

• Proposed renaming of Battle Ground Community Center to Battle Ground Event Center (discussion)
• Presentation of concept for mural at Battle Ground Skate Park
• Introduction of new PACE Board member Alison Baur (Position 7)
• Continuation of discussion of 2025 PACE Board goals and objectives
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board heard a mural concept for the Battle Ground Skate Park from artist Will Sykes and invited him to return with a refined design for further review. The board also approved the January 8, 2025 minutes unanimously and continued discussion of 2025 Goals and Objectives to the March meeting. No final decisions were made on the mural or goals.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Invited muralist Will Sykes to present refined design at March 12 meeting
• Continued 2025 Goals and Objectives discussion to March meeting

LEOFF 1 Disability Board

The LEOFF 1 Disability Board will meet to review dental benefit options and the Rules and Procedure Manual. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January 7, 2025.

• Presentation of dental benefit options
• Review of LEOFF 1 Disability Board Rules and Procedure Manual
• Approval of January 7, 2025, meeting minutes

The Battle Ground LEOFF 1 Disability Board approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also reached consensus to move forward with a rule change to enroll LEOFF 1 retiree members in the $2,500 Delta Dental plan option, with an annual reimbursement allowance for out-of-pocket costs equal to the difference between the plan premium and $2,500. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Consensus to move forward with rule change for $2,500 Delta Dental plan option

Civil Service Commission

The Battle Ground Civil Service Commission will meet to certify candidate names and scores for the Entry-Level Police Officer eligibility list. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January 7, 2025.

• Certification of names and scores for the Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of January 7, 2025, meeting minutes

The Battle Ground Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 special meeting and certified the entry-level police officer eligibility list as presented. Both motions passed unanimously with Vice-Chair Grudi and Commissioner Przybylski voting in favor. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

• Approved January 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0)
• Certified entry-level police officer eligibility list (2-0)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Ordinance 2025-02, which regulates unauthorized encampments on public property. Council will also discuss setting a public hearing for the Winters Annexation request and interview four candidates to fill a vacant council seat. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as claim vouchers totaling $476,622.75 and payroll totaling $311,752.09.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2025-02 on unauthorized encampments on public property
• Presentation and consideration of a public hearing for Ordinance 2025-01 Winters Annexation request
• Interviews and appointment to fill City Council Position #4 vacancy from candidates David Terry, Jeanie Kuypers, Ryan Heasley, and David Palmer
• Consent agenda includes claim vouchers #96654-#96716 for $476,622.75 and payroll totaling $311,752.09
• Consent agenda items for Systemic Signalized Intersection Improvements agreement and SW Eaton Boulevard ROW purchase approval

The Battle Ground City Council appointed Jeanie Kuypers to fill the vacant Council Position #4, with a term expiring November 25, 2025. The council also adopted Ordinance 2025-02, which addresses unauthorized encampments on public property, and set a public hearing for March 3, 2025, on the proposed Winters Annexation. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Appointed Jeanie Kuypers to City Council Position #4 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 on unauthorized encampments on public property (6-0)
• Set public hearing for March 3, 2025, on Winters Annexation (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, payroll, and agreements (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Battle Ground City Council will vote on its 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda, which requests $6.815 million for four projects: Eaton Boulevard improvements, 92nd Ave sewer extension, police radios, and downtown revitalization. Council will also consider a 15-acre annexation at NE 92nd Avenue and NE 239th Street, and discuss city speed limits based on recent studies. The consent agenda includes claim vouchers totaling over $3.18 million and supplements for road improvement projects.

• 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda: request $4M for Eaton Blvd, $2M for 92nd Ave sewer Phase II, $315K for police radios, $500K for downtown revitalization
• Winters Annexation: 15 acres at NE 92nd Ave and NE 239th St; motion to initiate annexation
• City speed limits: presentation on MUTCD changes and recent speed studies
• Consent agenda: claim vouchers totaling $2,905,473.95 and payroll of $274,792.90
• Appointment of Alison Bauer to Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board (Position #7, unexpired term through 12/31/2026)

The Battle Ground City Council approved the 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda as proposed and accepted the boundary for the Winters Annexation request, covering 15 acres at NE 92nd Avenue and NE 239th Street. The council also appointed Alison Bauer to the Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board and approved the consent agenda. A presentation on city speed limits was discussed, but no action was taken.

• Approved 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Winters Annexation boundary for 15 acres at NE 92nd Ave & NE 239th St (5-0)
• Appointed Alison Bauer to PACE Board, Position #7, term ending 12/31/2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claim vouchers totaling $3,182,205.57 and payroll of $274,792.90 (5-0)
• Excused Councilmember Ferrer from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council Meetings

This special meeting includes an executive session to evaluate a candidate for appointment to City Council Position #4, followed by an open session to select candidate(s) to interview at the February 3, 2025 regular meeting for the vacancy.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) to evaluate qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office
• Open session motion to select interview candidate(s) for City Council Position #4 vacancy

The Battle Ground City Council held a special meeting to nominate and vote on candidates for the vacant City Council Position #4. After paper ballot votes, the council selected David Terry, Jeanie Kuypers, Ryan Heasley, and David Palmer to be interviewed on February 3, 2025. Aimee Vaile was not selected. Councilmember Victoria Ferrer was absent.

• Selected David Terry to interview for Position #4 (4-1)
• Selected Jeanie Kuypers to interview for Position #4 (5-0)
• Selected Ryan Heasley to interview for Position #4 (5-0)
• Selected David Palmer to interview for Position #4 (4-1)
• Aimee Vaile not selected to interview (2-3)

Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board will meet to introduce youth board member Zacharey French, review the board's purpose and responsibilities, and discuss goals for 2025. The board will also approve minutes from the December meeting and provide time for public comment. This advisory body makes recommendations to the Battle Ground City Council on parks and recreation programs.

• Introduction of youth board member Zacharey French
• Review of PACE Board purpose and responsibilities
• Discussion of 2025 PACE Board goals and objectives
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting
• Opportunity for public comment (Communications)

The Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board approved the December 11 meeting minutes unanimously and welcomed new youth member Zacharey French. Members were asked to bring 2025 goals and objectives to the February 12 meeting. Staff provided updates on city actions, including a Senior Center remodel bid and a public hearing on camping restrictions.

• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed new youth member Zacharey French
• Deferred 2025 goal-setting to February 12 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to certify candidate names and scores for two police department roles. The body will also review minutes from a December 6, 2024, special meeting.

• Certification of names for the Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Certification of names for the Police Sergeant Eligibility List
• Approval of December 6, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes

The Battle Ground Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its December 6, 2024 special meeting and certified two eligibility lists for police positions. The entry-level police officer and police sergeant eligibility lists were both approved as presented, with no public comment received.

• Approved December 6, 2024 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Certified Entry-Level Police Officer eligibility list (3-0)
• Certified Police Sergeant eligibility list (3-0)

LEOFF 1 Disability Board

The LEOFF 1 Disability Board will meet to approve minutes from January 2024 and vote on proposed changes to its rules and procedure manual. The board will also receive an informational review of the 2024 budget and expenses. Member reappointments for two positions will be reported.

• Board member reappointments for Position #1 (Bowman) and Position #2 (Johnson)
• Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed adoption of updated LEOFF 1 Disability Board Rules and Procedure Manual
• Review of 2024 budget and expenses (informational)

The Battle Ground LEOFF 1 Disability Board approved the minutes from its January 23, 2024 meeting. The board also directed the clerk to research alternative dental benefit options and schedule a special meeting for discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to research dental benefit alternatives and schedule special meeting

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a study session on water fluoridation and consider a new ordinance regarding unauthorized encampments on public property. The body will also review bids for the Senior Center Remodel and discuss filling a council vacancy.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-02 regarding unauthorized encampments on public property
• Bid from ATK Construction for the Senior Center Remodel
• Claim vouchers and bank drafts totaling $2,928,274.15
• Payroll totals of $277,163.02 and $283,521.09
• SW Eaton Boulevard Improvements ROW purchase for NPG Property

The Battle Ground City Council set a public hearing for February 3, 2025, to consider Ordinance 2025-02 on unauthorized encampments on public property. The council also approved a timeline to fill the vacant Council Position #4 seat, awarded a Senior Center remodel contract, and approved several appointments and consent agenda items. No final action was taken on the encampment ordinance itself.

• Set public hearing for Feb 3, 2025 on Ordinance 2025-02 (unauthorized encampments) (7-0)
• Approved Timeline A for filling Council Position #4 vacancy, application deadline Jan 21, 2025 (7-0)
• Awarded Senior Center Remodel Base Bid and Alternates 1, 2, & 3 to ATK Construction (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Zacharey French to PACE Advisory Board (7-0)
• Re-appointed Evelina Kurilenko to Salary Commission Position #3 (7-0)
• Approved Council Liaison and Ad Hoc Committee appointments (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including claims, payroll, and SW Eaton Blvd ROW purchase (7-0)
• Approved motion for additional legal training for council members (7-0)