Enumclaw public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to address old business regarding Battery Energy Storage System Regulations. Staff will also present the 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan.

• Battery Energy Storage System Regulations
• 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan

The commission approved the November 20, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted to create a subcommittee to develop a battery energy storage system ordinance, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Created subcommittee to work on BESS ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community & Economic Development

The committee will consider Ordinance No. 2828, which adopts the School District Capital Plan, Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan, and the six‑year Transportation Improvement Plan as part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Staff recommends opening the public hearing and closing it after all testimony is received. The agenda also includes Ordinance No. 2830 on co‑living housing interim development regulations and a summary of the November 10, 2025 CED meeting.

• Ordinance No. 2828: adoption of 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments (School District Capital Plan, Parks & Recreation Capital Plan, Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan)
• Ordinance No. 2830: co‑living housing interim development regulations
• Review of mobile vendor licensing process and possible municipal code changes (from meeting summary)
• Ordinance No. 2815: amendments to Townhome Design Standards and design review recommendations
• Staff recommendation to open and then close the public hearing after testimony

The CED Committee approved the November 24 meeting summary and recommended staff continue work on a state‑based mobile vending licensing process. The committee also recommended removing the 300‑foot mailing requirement for Type 2 permits and keeping the 15‑foot side‑yard setback with a five‑foot building spacing. The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2828 (2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments) and denied its enactment reading, moving it to a second reading.

• Approved November 24, 2025 CED meeting summary
• Recommended staff continue pursuing state‑based mobile vendor licensing
• Recommended removal of 300‑foot mailing for Type 2 permits and maintain 15‑foot side‑yard setback with five‑foot building spacing
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2828 (Comprehensive Plan Amendments)
• Denied enactment reading of Ordinance No. 2828
• Moved Ordinance No. 2828 to second reading

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved minutes from the November 10 meeting and reviewed recent purchasing card activity. It held second‑reading discussion of Ordinance 2825 setting the 2026 property tax levy, and also considered Ordinance 2826 to adopt the 2026 citywide operating budget and Ordinance 2827, the final 2025 budget amendment. The committee discussed Ordinance 2829, which would remove the December 15 deadline for municipal judge appointments, and received an IT update on payroll software rollout and new security cameras at Stevenson‑Yerxa.

• Ordinance 2825 – second reading of 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance 2826 – adoption of 2026 Citywide Annual Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2827 – final amendment to the 2025 budget
• Ordinance 2829 – removal of Dec 15 deadline for municipal judge appointments
• IT Director update: payroll software go‑live moved to April 1; cameras added at Stevenson‑Yerxa

The committee approved the minutes from the November 24 meeting. It also approved a donation request from the Enumclaw FFA Chapter for $275, leaving $76 remaining for 2025 donations. No other actions were decided; the committee discussed Ordinance 2829 and noted an upcoming IT audit. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm.

• Approved November 24 minutes (no vote tally reported)
• Approved $275 donation request from Enumclaw FFA Chapter (no vote tally reported)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the final acceptance of two infrastructure projects and a state grant for sidewalk improvements. The body will also address gas hedging and gas mains in the Gambrel Meadows plat.

• Project acceptance for Boise Spring Main Replacement Project Phase 1 (Hoffman Construction) at $710,183.94
• Project acceptance for 248th Lift Station Conveyance Project (R.L. Alia) at $2,264,938.01
• Grant acceptance from Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for Roosevelt Avenue ADA Ramp Upgrades totaling $351,579
• Discussion of gas hedging
• Discussion of gas mains in Gambrel Meadows plat

The Public Works Committee approved three items on its consent agenda: the Hoffman Construction Boise Spring Main Replacement Project Phase 1, the R.L. Alia 248th Lift Station Conveyance Project, and a Washington State Transportation Improvement Board fuel‑tax grant agreement. The committee also declined to install gas mains in the Gambrel Meadows plat at this time. Agenda and minutes for the meeting were approved as well.

• Approved agenda (5:30 PM meeting)
• Approved minutes for November 24, 2025
• Approved Hoffman Construction Boise Spring Main Replacement Project Phase 1
• Approved R.L. Alia 248th Lift Station Conveyance Project
• Approved Washington State Transportation Improvement Board fuel‑tax grant agreement
• Declined installation of gas mains in Gambrel Meadows plat

City Council

The council excused an absent member, approved the meeting agenda and the November 24 minutes, and adopted several ordinances. It amended townhome design standards (Ordinance 2815), adopted co‑living housing interim regulations (Ordinance 2830), and repealed a 1913 dancing ordinance (Ordinance 2831). The council also approved a fuel‑tax grant and two project acceptances in the consent agenda.

• Excused Councilmember Sauvageau (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda project acceptances and fuel‑tax grant (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2815 by striking impact‑fee exemption (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2815 as amended (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2829 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2830 co‑living housing interim regulations (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes and reviewed updates on the KCLS budget, Friends of the Library fundraising, and the Traveling Library Center visits. The board arranged for Danielle Miller, Director of the Washington Library for the Blind, to address the board at this meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approval of November 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried 5‑0)
• Discussion of KCLS end‑of‑year budget and possible levy lift
• Friends of the Library new fundraising venture and upcoming book sale
• Traveling Library Center services to Cascade Place, High Point Village, White River Assisted Living, and Enumclaw Health and Rehab Center
• Washington Library for the Blind – Danielle Miller scheduled to speak

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the Dec 8, 2025 meeting. It approved the BHC – 248th Lift Station Contract Amendment No. 7. No changes were made to the gas hedging plan.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Approved minutes for Dec 8, 2025 (no vote tally provided)
• Approved BHC – 248th Lift Station Contract Amendment No. 7 (no vote tally provided)
• Gas hedging – no changes made

Arts Commission

The Enumclaw Arts Commission is meeting to plan an Art Walk scheduled for May 8 at Mamas and Makers. The body is discussing event details including a passport system for prizes and potential co-hosts.

• Planning for Art Walk on May 8 at Mamas and Makers
• Discussion of passport/stamp book for prizes and gift cards
• Proposal for Dusty Shelf/Arts Alvie to serve as co-hosts or sponsors
• Review of Art in the Chamber 2025/2026 artist schedule
• Year-end Arts Commission wrap-up

The commission adopted the name “Art Stroll on Cole” for the upcoming art walk. Lindsey and Jayme were tasked with arranging a meeting with high school leadership in early January to generate interest and recruit artists. The group agreed to set up artists in tents on Cole when weather allows, with the City Hall chamber as a backup location. Ongoing discussions include a possible rental program for artworks and a community survey on pedestal art preferences.

• Officially named the art walk “Art Stroll on Cole”
• Assigned Lindsey and Jayme to schedule a meeting with high school leadership in early January
• Planned to use tents on Cole for artists if weather is good; otherwise use the chamber building

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to townhome design standards and design review processes. The body will also discuss business license changes for mobile vendors.

• Ordinance No. 2815: Amendments to townhome design standards and design review
• Discussion on business license changes for mobile vendors
• Proposed removal of the Design Review Board from the municipal code
• Proposed 300-foot mailing requirement for all type 2 permits
• Proposed adjustment of County Area Wide Median Income requirements for Mixed-Use Overlay projects from 80% to 30%

The CED committee approved the October 27, 2025 meeting summary. It discussed Ordinance No. 2815 amendments to townhome design standards and reviewed business‑license changes for mobile vendors, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting summary (unanimous)
• Discussed Ordinance No. 2815 townhome design standards amendments (no vote)
• Discussed business‑license changes for mobile vendors (no vote)
• Adjourned the meeting

Finance Committee

The Enumclaw Finance Committee discussed several ordinances, including the first reading of Ordinance 2825 to set the 2026 Property Tax Levy and Ordinance 2826 to adopt the 2026 Citywide Annual Operating Budget. They also reviewed Ordinance 2827, the third budget amendment for 2025, and Ordinance 2829 concerning the municipal judge appointment timeline. An update changed Fund 635’s title from Clearing Fund to Custodial Fund, and a sales‑tax revenue report was reviewed.

• Ordinance 2825 – first reading of the 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance 2826 – adoption of the 2026 Citywide Annual Operating Budget
• Ordinance 2827 – third and final budget amendment for 2025
• Ordinance 2829 – timeline for municipal judge appointment
• Ordinance 2823 – title change of Fund 635 from Clearing Fund to Custodial Fund

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting. They reviewed October purchasing‑card transactions and reported no issues. The committee discussed Ordinances 2825, 2826, 2827, and 2829, but no votes were taken. An IT update noted the payroll‑software go‑live date moved to April 1 and the status of cameras at Stevenson‑Yerxa.

• Approved November 10 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Reviewed October purchasing‑card purchases; no questions raised
• Discussed Ordinance 2825 (2026 Property Tax Levy) – no decision recorded
• Discussed Ordinance 2826 (2026 Citywide Annual Operating Budget) – no decision recorded
• Discussed Ordinance 2827 (2025 budget amendment) – no decision recorded
• Discussed Ordinance 2829 (Municipal Judge Appointment Timeline) – no decision recorded
• Noted payroll software go‑live date moved to April 1
• Noted camera installation status at Stevenson‑Yerxa

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss bid awards for a sewer lift station project and water treatment chemical supplies. The body will also review gas hedging data.

• Bid award for 248th Lift Station Project to Pacific Civil & Infrastructure for $1,826,840.00
• Bid award for Water Treatment Chemical Supply (sodium hydroxide and chlorine gas) to Jones Chemical (JCI)
• Discussion of Natural Gas Forward Pricing and hedging

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved the bid award to Pacific Civil for the 248th Lift Station Project and the bid award to Jones Chemical (JCI) for water treatment chemical supply. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (Committee approved)
• Approved minutes for October 27, 2025 (Committee approved)
• Approved Pacific Civil bid for 248th Lift Station Project (Committee approved)
• Approved Jones Chemical (JCI) bid for water treatment chemical supply (Committee approved)

City Council

The council approved the 2026 property tax levy and the 2026 annual operating budget as part of the consent agenda (7‑0). It also adopted the 2025 third‑quarter budget amendment, a VFW lease extension, and authorized multiple gas‑purchase contracts for future periods (all 7‑0). Additional bid awards for a lift‑station project and water‑treatment chemicals were approved through the consent agenda.

• Approved 2026 Property Tax Levy (Ordinance 2825) – vote 7‑0
• Approved 2026 Annual Operating Budget (Ordinance 2826) – vote 7‑0
• Approved 2025 Third Quarter Budget Amendment (Ordinance 2827) – vote 7‑0
• Approved VFW Lease Extension (Resolution 1858) – vote 7‑0
• Authorized purchase of 10% of average gas load Nov 2026‑Mar 2027 at $6.15/decatherm – vote 7‑0
• Authorized three 25% gas‑load purchases for Nov 2029‑Mar 2030 at $6.15, $6.00 and $5.50 per decatherm and amended IGI Resources agreement – vote 7‑0
• Approved Pacific Civil bid for 248th Lift Station Project – vote 7‑0 (consent agenda)
• Approved Jones Chemical bid for Water Treatment Chemical Supply – vote 7‑0 (consent agenda)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, was canceled. There were no agenda items for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on three 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments – the Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program, the School District Capital Facilities Plan, and the Parks and Recreation Capital Plan – and will recommend their adoption to the City Council. Commissioners also voted to send Ordinance No. 2815 back to Council with amendments to townhome design standards, setback language, and the affordable‑housing income threshold (30% of area median income). New business includes a review of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and discussion of eliminating the Design Review Board. The commission considered changing the mailing radius for higher‑type permits.

• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments (Six‑Year TIP, School District Capital Facilities Plan, Parks and Recreation Capital Plan)
• Motion to recommend Ordinance No. 2815 back to City Council with townhome design, setback, and affordable‑housing changes
• Review of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Discussion of eliminating the Design Review Board and shifting decision authority
• Proposal to adjust mailing radius for Type 3 and higher permits

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. After extensive discussion of Ordinance No. 2815 amendments, the commission voted unanimously to recommend the ordinance be returned to the City Council as drafted with the proposed changes. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:07 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2815 back to City Council with amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Enumclaw Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amendments to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and review a Battery Energy Storage System proposal. The meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

• Public hearing on 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Review of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposal
• Approval of October 23, 2025 minutes

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will meet to review ongoing maintenance concerns and drainage issues in the Upright Area. The board will also receive an update on the Stevenson marker repair and meet a new sales representative from Weeks Funeral Home.

• Stevenson Marker Repair update
• Drainage issues at Upright Area
• Introduction of Jay, Weeks Funeral Home Sales Rep
• General maintenance concerns

The Enumclaw Cemetery Board met on November 19, 2025. A motion to approve the meeting agenda was made, as was a motion to approve the August 20, 2025 minutes. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting. No vote totals or final outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to approve agenda (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve August 20, 2025 minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn (outcome not recorded)

Civil Service

The Enumclaw Civil Service Commission meeting on November 19, 2025 will first approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a Secretary‑Examiners report about the Civil Service Conference scheduled for October 21‑22. The Police Department will provide a staffing update. No new business items are listed.

• Approve minutes of the August 20, 2025 Civil Service meeting
• Secretary‑Examiners report on Civil Service Conference (Oct 21‑22)
• Police Department staffing update
• No new business items presented
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025

Commissioner Willis moved to approve the August 20, 2025 Civil Service Commission minutes; the motion passed 2‑0. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 9:20 a.m. with a 2‑0 vote. No new or old business items were acted upon.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 a.m. (2-0)

Community Services

The Committee will approve the October 2025 minutes and hear audience comments. It will vote on a VFW lease renewal, review the Capital Improvement Plan, and authorize funding for the senior center. Discussion items include sound abatement at Rainier Trails Park, an update on fabrication of the Cole Street gates, and a talk on e‑bikes. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• VFW Lease Renewal
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Budget Authorization – Senior Center
• Sound Abatement at Rainier Trails Park
• Cole Street Gates – Fabrication update

The provided minutes consist of coded entries without any clear decisions, approvals, or vote tallies. No actionable items were identified.

Community & Economic Development

The Enumclaw Community & Economic Development Committee will consider Resolution No. 1859, which amends the city’s park and transportation impact‑fee schedule. The committee will also discuss Ordinance No. 2815 to amend townhome design standards and a proposal to change business‑license requirements for mobile vendors. The meeting includes approval of the October 13, 2025, meeting summary.

• Resolution No. 1859 increases single‑family transportation fee from $3,239 to $4,491 and park fee from $1,209 to $2,200; multi‑family transportation fee from $2,123 to $2,437 and park fee from $801 to $1,474
• Ordinance No. 2815 proposes amendments to townhome design standards and design‑review procedures
• Discussion of business‑license changes for mobile vendors
• Approval of the meeting summary from October 13, 2025
• Staff recommendation to pass Resolution No. 1859

The Community & Economic Development Committee reviewed staff recommendations on impact fee changes. Staff recommended passing Resolution No. 1859, which amends the fee schedule for park and transportation impact fees. The City Council approved the resolution, increasing the maximum fees for single‑family and multi‑family residential homes. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 1859 to increase park and transportation impact fees (no vote tally provided)

Finance Committee

The Enumclaw Finance Committee will review and vote on several ordinances, including updating the title of Fund 635, adopting a 2026 property tax levy, approving the 2026 citywide annual operating budget, and a third budget amendment for 2025. The committee will also review the sales tax report and discuss a timeline for implementing a credit‑card fee with the new utility billing software slated for Jan. 1 2027.

• Ordinance 2823 – update Fund 635 title from "Clearing Fund" to "Custodial Fund"
• Ordinance 2825 – approve a 2026 property tax levy
• Ordinance 2826 – adopt the 2026 citywide annual operating budget
• Ordinance 2827 – consider the third budget amendment for 2025
• Discussion of implementing a credit‑card fee with the utility billing system launch on Jan. 1 2027

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting. They reviewed November 10 accounts payable payments and had no questions. The committee discussed Ordinances 2823, 2825, 2826, and 2827, which relate to fund titles, the 2026 property tax levy, the 2026 citywide operating budget, and the final 2025 budget amendment, but no votes or decisions were recorded on those items. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved October 27 minutes

City Council

The council excused Councilmember Sauvageau, approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adopted several items on the consent and regular agendas, including a tow‑company service agreement, a change to Fund 635’s title, a third‑quarter budget amendment, and a fee‑schedule amendment that raises park and transportation impact fees. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Councilmember Sauvageau (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda by consensus
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved professional service agreement for Fred’s Towing, Cascade Towing, and Lynn’s Towing (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2823 changing Fund 635 title to “Custodial Fund” (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2827 amending 2025 third‑quarter budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1859 fee‑schedule amendment increasing park and transportation impact fees (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025 at City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this meeting. The next meeting is set for November 20, 2025.

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the September 3, 2025 minutes. Members received updates on KCLS work toward the 2026 budget, including upcoming public hearings, and on Friends of the Library events and finances. The board discussed current and future library goals, programs, and possible service expansions. No new business was taken.

• Motion to approve 9/3/2025 minutes carried 3-0
• Public hearings for the 2026 budget at Issaquah (Nov 3, 1‑2 pm) and Covington (Nov 5, 6‑7 pm)
• Friends of the Library puzzle sale on Sep 6 raised $778
• Volunteer appreciation event held at the Issaquah administration center
• Discussion of expanding the Travelling Library Center and creating memory kits for care facilities

The Library Advisory Board approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. The board then voted 5-0 to adjourn the November 5, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Enumclaw Arts Commission will discuss planning the Art Walk scheduled for May 8 at Mamas and Makers. They will review details of the May 8 Art Show/Walk, including possible co‑hosting or sponsorship with Dusty Shelf/Arts Alive. Staff comments and updates on upcoming community events such as the pumpkin decorating giveaway, tree lighting, Small Business Night Market, and Sunday with Santa will also be presented.

• Plan Art Walk on May 8 at Mamas and Makers
• Discuss co‑hosting/sponsorship with Dusty Shelf/Arts Alive for Art Show/Walk
• Review upcoming community events: pumpkin decorating giveaway (Oct 11), tree lighting (Nov 28), Small Business Night Market (Nov 28), Sunday with Santa (Dec 14)
• Art in the Chamber 2025/2026 schedule (Crystal Quilters, Helma, Lorrie Maras, Jody, Twyla)

The Arts Commission formally adopted the name “Art stroll on Cole” for the upcoming art walk. Lindsey and Jayme were assigned to schedule a meeting with high‑school leadership in early January to recruit interest and artists. The commission discussed venue set‑up, promotional signage, and a possible scavenger‑hunt element, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Adopted name "Art stroll on Cole" for the art walk
• Tasked Lindsey and Jayme with arranging early‑January meeting with HS leadership

City Council

The board will meet on Nov 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Enumclaw High School Media Center. The agenda includes FYI presentations from the City of Enumclaw and the City of Black Diamond, a review of the district’s five commitments and promises, and a partnership appreciation segment. The meeting will conclude with a board process debrief and an adjournment vote.

• City of Enumclaw presentation (FYI)
• City of Black Diamond presentation (FYI)
• Enumclaw School District five commitments review (FYI)
• ESD promises made – promises kept review (FYI)
• ESD partnership appreciation (FYI)

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee will review the summary of its October 13 meeting and discuss Ordinance No. 2820, which proposes adoption and amendments to Title 19 for revised transportation and park impact fee studies. The ordinance does not change the actual impact fees at this time; a fee resolution would be required later. No recommendation is being sought at this meeting.

• Ordinance No. 2820 – adoption/amendments to Title 19 for transportation and park impact fee studies
• Review of the October 13 CED meeting summary

The Community & Economic Development Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 2820, which adopts revised transportation and park impact‑fee studies, but staff indicated no recommendation will be made at this time. The committee also considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation on development at Griffin Avenue and decided not to forward that motion to the City Council. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• No recommendation sought on Ordinance 2820; recommendation to be requested at next council meeting
• Committee declined to recommend moving Griffin Avenue development motion forward to City Council

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the September 22 minutes and reviewed recent vouchers and purchasing‑card charges. Members discussed an unclaimed‑property issue involving Aladdin Bail Bonds and considered updating the small‑and‑attractive‑asset policy to permit donating items valued under $250 to nonprofit groups. They also reviewed a Gas Fund request to award seven $100 account credits to survey participants. The meeting set the next session for November 10, 2025.

• Approved minutes from the September 22 meeting
• Reviewed vouchers dated October 25 and purchasing‑card charges for September 2025
• Discussed unclaimed‑property resolution for Aladdin Bail Bonds
• Proposed amendment to allow donation of small assets valued under $250 to tax‑exempt organizations
• Reviewed Gas Fund request to award seven $100 credits via random drawing

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting. The committee reviewed October 25 accounts payable and September purchasing card charges and raised no questions. Members discussed Ordinance 2823, which would rename Fund 635 from "Clearing Fund" to "Custodial Fund" as recommended by the 2023 audit. They also talked about implementing a credit‑card fee when new utility billing software goes live on January 1, 2027.

• Approved October 13 minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review second readings for a 5% gas rate increase for 2026 and amendments to the Sewer Comp Plan. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Stevenson Yerxa Conference Room.

• Solid Waste Code Changes - 2nd Reading
• 5% gas rate increase for 2026 – 2nd Reading
• Sewer Comp Plan – Amendment 4
• Gas Hedging
• Approval of Minutes for October 13, 2025

The Public Works Committee approved the second reading of the Solid Waste Code changes and a 5% gas rate increase for 2026. It also approved Amendment 4 to the Sewer Comprehensive Plan. The committee made no changes to the gas hedging plan but asked that winter months 29 and 30 be added to the cost sheet.

• Approved Solid Waste Code changes (2nd reading)
• Approved 5% gas rate increase for 2026 (2nd reading)
• Approved Sewer Comprehensive Plan – Amendment 4
• Made no changes to gas hedging plan at this time
• Requested addition of months 29 & 30 Winter to gas hedging cost sheet

City Council

The Enumclaw City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the adoption of park and transportation impact fee studies, gas and solid waste utility amendments, a fund title change, a fee schedule amendment, a general sewer plan amendment, and a South County Area Transportation Board agreement. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a separation agreement with former Officer Ellison and approved the consent agenda and meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2820 adopting park and transportation impact fee studies (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2821 gas utility EMC amendment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2822 solid waste EMC amendment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2823 Fund 635 title change (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1855 fee schedule amendment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1856 general sewer plan amendment 4 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1857 South County Area Transportation Board agreement (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign separation agreement with former Officer Ellison (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Enumclaw Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2820, which revises transportation and park impact fee studies, but to exclude the optional 5% fee reduction. Commissioners also moved to open EMC 19.24 for further review and postponed detailed discussion of Ordinance No. 2815 townhome design standards to the next meeting. Public comments focused on the Quarterra mixed‑use project and requests for interim zoning or a moratorium.

• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 2820, excluding option 2 (5% reduction) – passed 4‑1
• Motion to open EMC 19.24 for further review on the work plan – passed unanimously
• Continuation of discussion on Ordinance No. 2815 townhome design standards (mailing requirement, side‑yard setbacks, median‑income criteria) to the next meeting
• Public comments urging interim zoning or a moratorium on the Quarterra mixed‑use development
• Scheduling of future Planning Commission meetings for October 23, November 20, and December 18, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. It unanimously voted to recommend Ordinance No. 2815, with its amendments, back to the City Council for further action. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 9:07 p.m.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance No 2815 back to City Council with amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will approve minutes from September 2025 and consider adopting an Impact Fee Rate Study. The meeting includes discussion on sound abatement at Rainier Trails Park, updates on Cole Street Gates, and e-bike regulations.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes
• Adoption of Impact Fee Rate Study
• Intent to apply for RCO Grant
• Sound Abatement at Rainier Trails Park
• Cole Street Gates – Fabrication update

The committee approved the adoption of the Impact Fee Rate Study. It was informed of a 2026 intent to apply for the RCO but took no action, deferring formal council approval to 2026. No other items were decided; the remaining topics were discussed.

• Approved Impact Fee Rate Study (adopted)
• No action on RCO intent to apply; approval deferred to 2026

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider several items, including a proposal to add Lynn’s Towing to the city’s police impound call rotation and approve the related contracts. The committee will also discuss adding no‑parking hours from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. in public lots, a municipal code item on e‑bikes and scooters, a new police department patch design, and a roundtable discussion.

• Add no‑parking hours in public lots from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.
• Municipal code discussion regarding e‑bikes and scooters
• Approve tow company contracts for Fred’s Towing, Cascade Towing, and Lynn’s Towing
• Consider new Enumclaw Police Department patch design
• Roundtable discussion

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were listed for the meeting. The next scheduled meeting is set for November 2025.

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee will open a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2820, which proposes adopting new transportation and park impact‑fee studies into the city code. Staff will recommend that the council decide whether to retain the existing 5 % discount on the transportation fee or remove it, as suggested by the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes a review of the August 28, 2025 CED meeting summary and a discussion of the Planning Commission’s September 25, 2025 recommendation on the ordinance. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Ordinance No. 2820 business‑license threshold amendments (new business)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2820 to adopt revised transportation and park impact‑fee studies
• Planning Commission recommendation from September 25, 2025 (discussion) on fee discount
• Review of August 28, 2025 CED meeting summary
• Adjournment

The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the meeting summary from September 22, 2025. The committee discussed Ordinance No. 2820 to adopt revised impact‑fee rate studies for parks and transportation but did not seek a recommendation at this time, planning to request one at the next council meeting after the public hearing. The committee decided not to recommend moving the Planning Commission’s September 25 recommendation on development on Griffin Avenue forward to the city council.

• Approved meeting summary from September 22, 2025
• Deferred recommendation on Ordinance No. 2820 impact‑fee studies (no recommendation sought now)
• Did not recommend forwarding Planning Commission recommendation on Griffin Avenue development to city council

Finance Committee

The Enumclaw Finance Committee will meet to approve vouchers, discuss policy updates, and review incentive requests. The meeting is scheduled for October 13th at 5:30 PM in the Finance Room.

• Approve vouchers for September 25th and October 10th
• Review updated Small & Attractive Asset Policy (Resolution 1854)
• Consider incentive request
• Review purchasing cards from August 2025
• Discuss unclaimed property (Resolution 1853)

The committee approved the minutes from the September 22 meeting. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved September 22 minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a $91,000 budget amendment and award a $78,952.50 contract to Donn Hickle Construction for replacing undersized stormwater piping on Gamblin Street. It will also review Ordinance No. 2821, which updates municipal gas utility rates and adds a 5% annual adjustment mechanism. Additional items include a proposed solid‑waste code change, a 5% gas rate increase for 2026, and a crosswalk safety discussion at Division and Wilson Avenue.

• Budget amendment of $91,000 and contract award of $78,952.50 for Gamblin St stormwater replacement project
• Ordinance No. 2821 to increase gas utility rates effective Nov 1 2025 with 5% annual adjustments through Jan 1 2027
• Proposed solid‑waste code changes
• 5% gas rate increase for 2026 listed under ordinances
• General business discussion of crosswalk issue at Division and Wilson Ave

The Public Works Committee approved the budget amendment and bid award for the Gamblin St. stormwater replacement project. It also approved solid waste code changes and a 5% gas rate increase for 2026. The committee approved restructuring of rover positions and made no changes to the gas hedging plan.

• Approved budget amendment and bid award for Gamblin St. stormwater replacement
• Approved solid waste code changes
• Approved 5% gas rate increase for 2026
• Approved restructuring of rover positions
• No changes to gas hedging plan

City Council

The council excused absent member Gruner (6-0) and approved the September and October meeting minutes (6-0). It approved the consent agenda, awarding the Gamblin St stormwater conveyance replacement project to Donn Hickle Construction (6-0). Ordinance No. 2821 (gas utility fee amendment) and Ordinance No. 2822 (solid waste amendment) were each given a first reading. Resolutions 1853 (unclaimed property) and 1854 (small‑asset policy) were both approved (6-0). The council reached consensus to keep funding for the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation at $60,000.

• Excused Councilmember Gruner (6-0)
• Approved Sep 22 and Oct 6 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda – awarded Gamblin St stormwater project to Donn Hickle Construction (6-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 2821 – Gas Utility EMC Amendment
• First reading of Ordinance 2822 – Solid Waste EMC Amendment
• Approved Resolution 1853 – 2025 Unclaimed Property (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1854 – Small and Attractive Assets Policy Amendment (6-0)
• Consensus to fund Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation at $60,000

City Council

The council met for a budget workshop, hearing presentations from the SBA, the Enumclaw Plateau Historical Society, Friends of the Library, Arts Alive, the Chamber of Commerce, and Plateau Outreach Ministries. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Lodging Advisory Tax Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its October 15, 2024 and September 11, 2025 meetings. It will review grant applications and formalize recommendations to present to the City Council. The agenda also notes the scheduling of the next committee meeting.

• Approve minutes from Oct 15, 2024 and Sept 11, 2025
• Review grant applications and prepare recommendations for City Council
• Schedule next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed 2024 library usage statistics and updates on the Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program. They discussed the Peer Navigator program grant, which is up for a two‑year renewal. The board also talked about outreach to teens and care facilities and future goals.

• Approval of 8/6/2025 meeting minutes (motion carried 3‑0)
• Presentation of 2024 library cardholder and checkout statistics
• Update on Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program enrollment
• Discussion of two‑year renewal for Peer Navigator grant
• Discussion of outreach strategies for teens and care facilities

The Library Advisory Board approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. No new business was taken. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 3‑0 vote. The next meeting is set for November 5, 2025.

• Approved 9/3/2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review upcoming community art events, including the May 8 Mamas and Makers Market and the November 28 Tree Lighting celebration. It will consider a $500 budget for take‑home gifts for the Tree Lighting event. The commission will also hear a proposal for a Toad Sculpture by Morgan Goldberg. Additional items such as the Art Show/Walk and Art in the Chamber exhibitions will be discussed.

• $500 budget for take‑home gifts for the November 28 Tree Lighting event
• Art Show/Walk on Friday May 8 (Mamas and Makers Market) with passport/stamp prizes
• Proposal for Morgan Goldberg’s Toad Sculpture
• Small Business Night Market on Friday November 28, 4‑8 pm at Tent and Cole St., live music, 17 vendors
• Sunday with Santa on December 14, 1‑4 pm at Cole St., photos, animals, cookies, cocoa, Christmas music

The commission continued planning an inaugural art show that will be combined with the Mamas and Makers event on May 8. Jayme will contact businesses about hosting 6‑8 artists, and Lindsay will create QR‑coded info cards for each artist; the commission may also ask high‑school culinary students to provide catering. In old business, Morgan Goldberg presented two renderings of a toad sculpture and was asked to return with a more detailed proposal covering funding, location, scale, and materials. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding municipal code amendments to adopt traffic and park impact fee studies. The body will also address design standards and design review for townhomes.

• Public hearing on Municipal Code Amendments for Traffic and Park Impact Fee Studies
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 2815 regarding Townhomes Design Standards and Design Review

The commission voted 4‑1 to recommend that City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2820 without the 5% impact‑fee reduction option. Commissioners also unanimously recommended that City Council open EMC 19.24 for further review and unanimously approved a recommendation to review code changes related to the Griffin Avenue development. Minutes from the June 26 and July 24 meetings were approved unanimously, and future meeting dates were set.

• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 2820, dropping 5% reduction (4-1)
• Unanimously recommended City Council open EMC 19.24 for further review
• Unanimously recommended City Council review code changes on Griffin Avenue development
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to start discussion on Ordinance 2815
• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn the meeting
• Scheduled next meetings for Oct 23, Nov 20, and Dec 18, 2025

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee is discussing Ordinance No. 2819 to comply with state requirements. The proposal would increase the annual gross earnings threshold for out-of-city business license exemptions from $2,000 to $4,000.

• Ordinance No. 2819: Raises out-of-city business license threshold from $2,000 to $4,000
• Proposed annual threshold adjustments based on Consumer Price Index-U Western (capped at 5% per year)
• Review of August 28, 2025, CED Meeting Summary

The committee approved the meeting summary from August 25, 2025. It voted unanimously (3‑0) to recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2819, which would raise the out‑of‑city business license fee from $2,000 to $4,000, with an adjustment for CPI. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting summary (3‑0)
• Recommended Ordinance No. 2819 business license fee increase to $4,000 (3‑0)

Finance Committee

The Enumclaw Finance Committee approved the minutes from the September 8th meeting, reviewed September 10th vouchers, discussed an updated donation and incentive policy, considered benefit updates, voted on changing the October meeting time, and received a technology update on IT projects. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.

• Approve minutes from September 8th
• Review vouchers dated September 10th
• Discussion of updated donation & incentive policy
• Benefit updates discussion
• Technology update: card entry system at the pool, cameras at Stevenson‑Yerxa building, computer upgrades

The committee approved the September 8 minutes. It discussed updating the Donation & Incentive Policy but took no action. Members voted to move finance committee meetings to 5:30 pm for October because of budget workshops and council meetings. An update on the 2026 budget roll‑up and the new HR/payroll software conversion was provided.

• Approved September 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed finance committee meeting time to 5:30 pm in October (approved)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed 7.5% increase for natural gas volumetric and fixed fees to fund the Second Creek Gas Main Re-Route and rising operational costs. The body is also considering the purchase of a new water department van and the completion of street repairs.

• Proposed 7.5% natural gas rate increase (volumetric fee effective Nov 1, 2025; fixed fee effective Jan 1, 2026)
• Request for $51,000 in additional funding for a new water department step van
• Acceptance of Strickland and Sons contract for 2025 Hard Surface Repairs totaling $629,380.63
• Proposal to declare existing water department step van (ER #311) as surplus for auction
• Discussion of 2025 gas rates and gas hedging

The committee approved additional funding for a water van purchase and approved Strickland and Sons' 2025 hard‑surface repairs. It approved a 5% increase in gas rates for 2026 and requested a five‑year history of solid‑waste credit‑card fees. No changes were made to the gas‑hedging plan, which will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved additional funding for Water Van Purchase
• Approved Strickland and Sons – 2025 Hard Surface Repairs
• Requested five‑year credit‑card fee history for all utilities (Solid Waste)
• Approved 5% gas rate increase for 2026
• No changes to gas hedging; to be revisited next meeting

City Council

The council suspended rules and passed the first reading of Ordinance No. 2819, then approved it, raising the annual gross earnings threshold for out‑of‑city businesses from $2,000 to $4,000. The council also approved Resolution No. 1852, updating the city’s donation policy, and adopted the consent agenda covering vouchers, payroll, public‑hearing dates, a water‑van purchase, and a hard‑surface repair contract. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (4.C.2) – consensus
• Approved September 8, 2025 council minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including vouchers, payroll, public hearing dates, water‑van purchase, and hard‑surface repairs (7-0)
• Suspended rules and passed first reading of Ordinance No. 2819 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2819 amending business license earnings threshold (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1852 amending donation policy (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been canceled. There are no agenda items for this date.

Community Services

The Enumclaw Community Services Committee meeting on September 15, 2025 will vote on three council action items: possible line removal at Rainier Trails pickleball courts, refunds or pass extensions for the Aquatic Center bridge impact, and increasing the Aquatic Center Swim Lesson Coordinator to a full‑time role. The staff report recommends the full‑time position, noting a budget impact of about $25,000. The committee will also discuss a resident versus non‑resident fee and plans for pickleball courts and a pump track along the trail.

• Rainier Trails pickleball courts – potential line removal
• Aquatic Center bridge impact – refunds or pass extensions
• Swim Lesson Coordinator position – increase to full‑time, $25,000 budget impact
• Resident vs non‑resident fee – discussion
• Pickleball courts/Pump Track along trail – discussion

The committee approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Aquatic Center Swim Lesson Coordinator position. It took no action on the Rainier Trails pickleball court line removal, directing staff to continue studying sound‑abatement options. Staff will also examine the Aquatic Center bridge pass‑extension impacts.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Approved Aquatic Center Swim Lesson Coordinator position (no vote tally provided)
• Took no action on Rainier Trails pickleball court line removal (staff to study sound abatement)
• Staff to investigate Aquatic Center bridge pass‑extension impacts

Lodging Advisory Tax Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet on September 11, 2025 at the Guesthouse Inn. The committee will review the lodging tax financial statements and consider estimates for approving applications. The meeting will also set a tentative date for the next session on October 2, 2025.

• Review of lodging tax financials and estimate approvals for applications
• Set tentative date for next meeting: October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee unanimously approved a budget allocation of up to $39,000 for the 2026 program. Applications will be posted on the website by September 12 and must be submitted by September 29. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2 at 2 pm to review and approve the applications. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved allocation up to $39,000 for 2026 (unanimous)
• Set application posting deadline to September 12
• Set application closing deadline to September 29
• Scheduled next meeting for October 2 at 2 pm to review applications

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and review purchasing card activity from July 2025. The committee will also discuss a budget amendment for Overwatch monitors to be purchased for the Enumclaw Jail using opioid settlement funds.

• Approve minutes from August 25th
• Review purchasing cards from July 2025
• Review budget amendment for Overwatch monitors ($8,500 one-time, under $7,000/year)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22nd, 2025
• Review technology update

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting. The committee reviewed July purchasing cards and discussed the source of jail food. IT staff presented ongoing projects, including a pool card entry system, cameras at the Stevenson‑Yerxa building, and computer upgrades. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved August 25 minutes

Public Works Committee

The committee approved Ordinance 2818, a second‑reading adjustment to the McHugh boundary line. It also decided to make no changes to the existing gas‑hedging plan. The agenda and the August 25, 2025 minutes were approved as procedural items. No other actions were taken, though the director presented solid‑waste rate options and sewer CIP updates for future follow‑up.

• Approved Ordinance 2818 – McHugh Boundary Line Adjustment (2nd reading)
• Approved no changes to gas hedging
• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes for August 25, 2025

City Council

The council voted 5-0 to approve Ordinance 2818, adjusting the city’s corporate boundary to include unincorporated McHugh Avenue. It also approved Ordinance 2816, allowing fireworks on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 (4-1), and referred Ordinance 2815 back to the Planning Commission (5-0). Motions to excuse two absent members, approve the August 25 minutes, and adjourn the meeting all passed unanimously.

• Excused Councilmembers Sauvageau and LaFleur (5-0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2815 to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2816 Fireworks Amendment (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2818 McHugh Boundary Line Adjustment (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Library Board

The board voted to approve the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes, with the motion carried 3‑0. A motion to adjourn the September 3, 2025 meeting was also carried 3‑0. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 8/6/2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Arts Commission

The commission reviewed a toad sculpture proposal and asked the artist to submit a detailed plan with funding sources, location, scale, and materials. Members discussed plans for an art show on May 8 that could partner with Arts Alive and include student works, sales, prizes, and passport stamps. A $500 budget was noted for Tree Lighting take‑home gifts to be made by Lindsay and students. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee is discussing Ordinance No. 2815 to align design standards with state law HB 1293. The proposal would replace the Design Review Board with staff review during the building permit process and update townhouse regulations.

• Draft Ordinance No. 2815: Design Standards and Townhouse Regulation Amendments
• Proposed elimination of the Design Review Board
• Requirement of a 300-foot mailing for all Type II permits
• Increase of design review exemptions from $5,000 to $50,000
• Proposed increase of townhouse side yard setbacks to 9 feet for two-story and 14 feet for taller buildings

The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the meeting summary from July 28, 2025. The committee discussed interim development regulations, noting concerns about dog kennels and recommending passage only if those provisions are removed. The committee also reviewed Ordinance No. 2815, which updates design standards for multi‑family and townhouse development, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved meeting summary from July 28, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the July 28 meeting. They reviewed accounts payable for August 8 and 25 and purchasing cards for June 2025, noting no questions. A budget amendment for Overwatch wrist‑bracelet monitors for the Enumclaw Jail was presented, costing under $7,000 per year plus an $8,500 one‑time charge, to be funded by opioid‑crisis settlement funds. No vote or decision on the amendment was recorded.

• Approved July 28 minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the continuation of the Transportation Benefit District's 0.1% sales tax. It also approved a bid award for a natural gas piping directional bore project, accepted the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project, and amended a professional service agreement with Esvelt Environmental Engineering. Additionally, Ordinance 2818 for the McHugh Boundary Line Adjustment received first‑reading approval.

• Approved bid award to Keystone Boring LLC for Natural Gas Piping Directional Bore Project
• Approved acceptance of the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project
• Approved amendment No. 6 to Professional Service Agreement with Esvelt Environmental Engineering for RBC Building Upgrade and Remodel
• Approved Ordinance 2818 – McHugh Boundary Line Adjustment (first reading)
• Approved Resolution 1851 – continuation of Transportation Benefit District 0.1% sales tax
• Approved agenda for the meeting
• Approved minutes for July 28, 2025

City Council

The City Council voted 7-0 to amend Ordinance 2817 by removing animal shelter references, then suspended and adopted the ordinance on first reading. The council also approved the July 28 meeting minutes and the full consent agenda, which included vouchers, payroll, a BID award, budget amendment, project acceptances, and professional service agreements.

• Approved July 28, 2025 council minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including vouchers, payroll, BID award, budget amendment, project acceptances, and service agreements (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2817 to remove animal shelter, daycare, and boarding references (7-0)
• Suspended and adopted Ordinance 2817 – Interim Development Regulations on first reading (7-0)

Cemetery Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 21, 2025 minutes. No substantive actions were taken on new or old business. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• May 21, 2025 minutes approved (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Civil Service

The Commission will meet to discuss a performance update regarding the Guardian Selection Inventory (GSI) exam. The body will also receive a Police Department update and discuss an upcoming Civil Service Conference.

• PST – GSI Test Performance Update
• Civil Service Conference scheduled for October 21-22
• Police Department Update

The commission approved the minutes of the June 18, 2025 Civil Service meeting with a 2‑0 vote. No new business items were presented. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m. with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 Civil Service minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 a.m. (2-0)

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve funding recommendations for multiple local programs, including the Plateau Farmers’ Market, Plateau Kids Network, Plateau Outreach Ministries, Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation, and a rental waiver for the YMCA. The board also canceled the September 2025 meeting, set the 2026 meeting dates, and approved the April 9, 2025 minutes. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved $5,000 for Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market (6‑0)
• Approved $10,000 for Plateau Kids Network (6‑0)
• Approved $25,000 utility assistance and $35,000 rental assistance for Plateau Outreach Ministries (6‑0)
• Approved $12,000 for senior hot meals and $60,000 for mental health counseling from Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation (6‑0)
• Approved 100% rental waiver recommendation for YMCA (6‑0)
• Canceled September 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Set 2026 schedule: Jan 21, Apr 22, Aug 19, Sep 16 (6‑0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee reviewed department updates and noted that the Normandy Park Jail Services ILA had already been approved by email on July 29, 2025. Members discussed the Flock Safety Master Services Agreement, including renewal terms and data‑anonymization. PSC members voted 2 against and 1 for the agreement and will forward the recommendation to the full council.

• Flock Safety Master Services Agreement vote: 2 against, 1 for (to be reported to full council)

Community Services

The Community Services Committee approved the Aquatic Center Re‑Roof Project and the Aquatic Center Renovation Project. No vote counts were recorded. Other items such as the block‑party fee options, pickleball resurfacing, and the 2026 budget were discussed but not decided.

• Approved Aquatic Center Re‑Roof Project
• Approved Aquatic Center Renovation Project

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the special meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Arts Commission

The commission discussed scheduling for the GEMS art show and confirmed there will be no changes to the program this year. It noted that a kids' art project will not be held due to volunteer shortages. Members were assigned future responsibilities for securing art for the council chamber, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Community & Economic Development

The committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting summary. By a 2‑1 vote it recommended sending the revised New Year’s Eve fireworks ordinance amendment to the City Council. The committee chose not to oppose the Countywide Planning Policy amendments and allowed them to be ratified.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting summary (unanimous)
• Recommended moving fireworks ordinance draft to City Council (2-1)
• Allowed ratification of Countywide Planning Policy amendments (no opposition motion)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. It also approved donation requests from Plateau Outreach Ministry for a pool‑party auction and from Plateau Community Church for canopy use at the National Night Out, leaving a $351 balance for the rest of 2025. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved July 14 minutes
• Approved donation requests from Plateau Outreach Ministry and Plateau Community Church (balance $351)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution to extend a .1% sales tax. It also approved budget amendments for the Lafromboise Speed Reduction Project, Rover to Solid Waste Worker 1, the design of a second reservoir, and a project acceptance. The committee approved Resolution 1846‑1848 for the 2026‑2035 plan and a council presentation on the I&I reduction system. The 25% gas hedge for winter 2028‑29 was held for further review at the August meeting.

• Approved resolution to extend .1% sales tax (committee approved)
• Approved Lafromboise Speed Reduction Project budget amendment (committee approved)
• Approved Rover to Solid Waste Worker 1 budget amendment (committee approved)
• Approved Design of 2nd Reservoir budget amendment (committee approved)
• Approved Project Acceptance – PD (committee approved)
• Approved Resolution 1846‑1848 2026‑2035 Plan (committee approved)
• Approved Council presentation on I&I reduction system (committee approved)
• Held 25% gas hedge for Winter 28/29 for further review (committee pending)

City Council

The minutes contain only a sign‑in sheet and audience comment header. No approvals, denials, or votes on city business are recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Design Regulations (Attachment 1) and the Townhome Regulations (Attachment 2) with revised setbacks—side setbacks changed to 9 feet and a 14‑foot side yard setback for three‑story structures. The recommendation will be presented to the City Council at a public hearing scheduled for August 25, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the June 26, 2025 minutes were not approved and the impact‑fee ordinance was deferred for further staff review.

• Unanimous recommendation to approve Design Regulations (Attachment 1) with revised setbacks
• Unanimous recommendation to approve Townhome Regulations (Attachment 2) with side setbacks changed to 9 ft and 14 ft for three‑story structures
• Motion by Adams to recommend draft regulations – no second, not adopted
• Motion by Holbrook to recommend Design Review Regulation amendments – withdrawn
• Impact Fee Ordinance amendments – staff to bring back for future recommendation
• Adjournment motion – carried unanimously

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved accepting a $5,607 WASPC wellness grant to buy 18 TRX Tactical Gyms for patrol and corrections officers. It also approved moving opioid settlement funds to purchase Overwatch monitoring devices at $14,162 for the first year and $6,188 annually thereafter. Additionally, a resolution related to the Flock policy was approved. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved acceptance of $5,607 wellness grant for TRX Tactical Gyms
• Approved moving opioid settlement funds to purchase Overwatch monitors ($14,162 first year, $6,188 thereafter)
• Approved Flock policy resolution

Community Services

The Community Services Committee approved the June 2025 meeting minutes, authorized funding for a golf‑course heat pump, and voted to postpone the Capital Improvement Plan until it can be adopted with the Comprehensive Plan update. It also supported moving forward with a conceptual design for additional pickleball courts at Garrett Park, to be presented to the full council, and recommended obtaining updated cost estimates for the Cole Street Gates before further action.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved budget authorization for golf course heat pump
• Approved postponement of Capital Improvement Plan adoption
• Supported moving forward with conceptual design for additional pickleball courts at Garrett Park (to be taken to full council)
• Suggested obtaining updated cost numbers for Cole Street Gates before revisiting

Community & Economic Development

The committee approved the meeting summary from June 23, 2025. It declined the Planning Commission’s motion to amend the 2025 Work Plan to include building‑height review. Staff presented a proposed ordinance to allow New Year’s Eve fireworks, discussed timing, and said they will revise the ordinance and bring it back to the CED committee at the next meeting.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting summary
• Declined motion to amend 2025 Work Plan to add building‑height review

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting. It reviewed recent accounts payable invoices and purchasing card transactions with no questions. The committee approved a donation request for the Enumclaw Rotary to use the box stage at the Rotary Street Fair, leaving a 2025 balance of $876.

• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved donation request for Enumclaw Rotary (balance $876)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the budget amendment to purchase facilities‑maintenance software from Cartegraph. The committee also agreed to extend the IGI gas‑hedging agreement through October 31, 2029, keeping the listed price tiers. No ordinances or resolutions were acted on.

• Approved Facilities Maintenance Software Purchase (budget amendment)
• Extended IGI gas hedging agreement to Oct 31, 2029

City Council

The Enumclaw City Council excused two absent members and approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It authorized a multi‑price gas purchase contract for late 2028‑early 2029 and amended the IGI Resources agreement, also unanimously. Finally, the council approved Resolution 1847, accepting the Sunrise Vista final plat for a 50‑lot subdivision east of Suntop Blvd N and south of SR 410.

• Excused Councilmembers Wright and Koopman Frazier from the meeting (5‑0)
• Approved June 23, 2025 council minutes as published (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of 25% of average gas load for Nov 2028‑Mar 2029 at $6.50, $6.00 and $5.50 per decatherm; amended IGI Resources agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1847, accepting Sunrise Vista final plat for 50‑lot subdivision (5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. (5‑0)

Arts Commission

The commission voted to make no changes to the GEMS event for 2025, including canceling the kids’ art project. LeAnn Blanco will stay on the Arts Commission board and attend meetings remotely. The Expo will handle the remainder of the art show on July 20, with a city staff employee hired to assist.

• No changes to GEMS this year; kids’ art project cancelled
• LeAnn Blanco approved to remain on the board and attend meetings remotely
• Expo authorized to break down the art show on July 20; city staff employee to be paid for assistance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the May 22, 2025 minutes unanimously. Commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing on design standards at the next meeting. They passed a motion asking the City Council to amend this year’s work plan to include a review of building heights. The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule a public hearing on design standards at next meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to City Council to add building‑height review to this year’s work plan (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:31 p.m. (unanimous)

Community & Economic Development

The committee approved the meeting summary from May 27, 2025. It also agreed that the Quaterra Boundary Line Agreement is acceptable and endorsed staff’s processing of the agreement. A budget update for the planning and building department was presented and discussed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting summary
• Agreed Quaterra Boundary Line Agreement is acceptable

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. Members discussed creating a Tourism Promotion Area and expressed support for a $2 per night fee while exploring a partnership with another jurisdiction. The IT Director provided an update on the Comcast franchise agreement, noting it will generate city revenue and cover capital expenses for ECTV over a 10‑year term.

• Approved June 9 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Supported $2 per night tourism promotion fee (no vote tally recorded)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. A resolution for a six‑year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) was listed, but no vote outcome is recorded. The committee discussed speeding on Lafromboise, possible speed cameras, site improvements, a school‑zone expansion, and ADA ramp upgrades, and the Public Works Director presented a plan to keep 2026 funding at current levels.

• Agenda approved (vote not recorded)
• Minutes for June 9, 2025 approved (vote not recorded)
• 6‑yr TIP resolution listed (no vote outcome recorded)
• Discussed speeding issue on Lafromboise (no decision)
• Presented TBD funding plan for 2026 (no decision)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 1846, establishing the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program, with a 7‑0 vote. The consent agenda covering vouchers, payroll and ACH transactions was approved unanimously (7‑0). A majority of council members voted to move forward with draft documents for the Flock Safety camera program.

• Adopted Resolution 1846 – 6‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (vouchers, payroll, ACH) (7‑0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 council minutes as published (7‑0)
• Approved agenda as presented (consensus)
• Majority voted to move forward with draft documents for Flock Safety camera program
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (7‑0)

Civil Service

The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 Civil Service meeting. It also approved the eligibility registers for both the entry‑level and the experienced‑lateral Communications Officer positions, as established on June 13, 2025. Both motions passed with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved eligibility register for entry‑level Communications Officer (2-0)
• Approved eligibility register for experienced‑lateral Communications Officer (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee reviewed recent oral board interviews, patrol academy enrollment, and the reopened jail booking area. A therapeutic court update was provided, noting 18 current participants and recent admissions. The department received a $5,670 CJTC wellness grant, which will be presented to the Public Safety Committee in July for approval. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Community Services

The Community Services Committee approved the Capital Improvement Plan. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. The city decided it will no longer pursue the Anderson Garden project. No final actions were taken on the pickleball noise issue or the senior fundraising banner project.

• Approved Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes
• Discontinued Anderson Garden project

Park Board

The Park Board approved the May 14, 2025 minutes and the June 11, 2025 agenda unanimously. It then voted to recommend that the pump track be included in the Capital Improvement Plan and forwarded to the Council Committee. Staff reported that the City Council had approved $12,500 for temporary irrigation on the Foothills Trail. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended adding pump track to Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the Platinum Dirt Works 432nd St. water line project, the Watercress Well variable frequency drive replacement, the solid waste routing software, and Wayne’s Roofing senior‑center re‑roof project. Other items such as an ordinance revision, the transportation improvement plan, and equipment purchases were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved Platinum Dirt Works – 432nd St. Water Line Project
• Approved Watercress Well Variable Frequency Drive Replacement
• Approved Solid Waste Routing Software
• Approved Wayne’s Roofing – Senior Center Re‑roof project

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. No new business was taken. The board then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The next meeting is set for July 2, 2025.

• Approved 5/7/2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission meeting on June 4, 2025 was recorded as having no meeting. No agenda items were discussed, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the meeting summary from April 28, 2025. The committee reviewed the Multifamily Tax Exemption agreement revision for Foothill Ridge, LLC and recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1840. No action was recorded on the fee schedule amendment (Resolution No. 1834). The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting summary
• Recommended City Council adopt Resolution No. 1840 (MFTE revision)
• No decision recorded on Resolution No. 1834 fee schedule amendments

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the meeting minutes from April 28, 2025. It also approved a donation request from the King County Fair for a large stage canopy valued at $300, leaving a remaining donation balance of $1,176 for 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved donation request for $300 stage canopy (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the Lincoln Alley sewer replacement, adopted Ordinance 2813 EMC 14.04 revisions, and approved Resolution 1838 updating the public works fee schedule. The committee also asked Public Works staff to review tree‑replacement options for the Griffin site.

• Approved Lincoln Alley sewer replacement (Committee approved)
• Approved Ordinance 2813 EMC 14.04 revisions (Committee approved)
• Approved Resolution 1838 – Public Works fee schedule changes (Committee approved)
• Requested Public Works to review tree‑replacement options on Griffin (Committee requested)

City Council

The Enumclaw City Council approved the consent agenda, which covered vouchers, payroll, a solid‑waste software budget amendment, a construction bid award and a utility project acceptance, all by a 7‑0 vote. The council also adopted four resolutions: a fee‑schedule amendment, a multi‑family housing tax‑exempt agreement amendment, incorporation of Drainage District No. 5‑5A, and a DAR restoration agreement, each passing 7‑0. Minutes from the April 28 meeting were approved and the council adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (vouchers, payroll, budget amendment, bid award, project acceptance) – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 1838, fee schedule amendment – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 1840, MFTE contract amendment – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 1843, incorporate Drainage District 5‑5A – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 1844, DAR outside‑agency agreement – 7‑0
• Approved April 28, 2025 council minutes – 7‑0
• Moved to adjourn the meeting – 7‑0

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the January 23, February 23, and March 27, 2025 meetings. Staff reported ongoing work on the City’s Design Standards and will present revised changes at the next meeting before a public hearing. The commission then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Jan 23, Feb 23, Mar 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board approved the meeting agenda and approved the February 19, 2025 minutes. No other motions were taken and the board adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The board received updates on a new disability employment program, additional summer staff, signage ordering, marker repair funding, resolved drainage, garden club rhododendron donation, and the absence of a police memorial.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:20 p.m. (motion passed)

Community Services

The committee approved a fee resolution adding an administrative processing fee on Activenet. The Capital Improvement Plan was tabled for further review at the next meeting. Staff recommended the ELM quote of approximately $9,800 plus tax and a 15% contingency for temporary irrigation, and the committee approved it.

• Fee resolution approved (administrative processing fee on Activenet)
• Capital Improvement Plan tabled until next meeting
• Temporary irrigation contract approved (ELM quote ~ $9,800 + tax, 15% contingency)

Park Board

The Park Board unanimously approved the April 9, 2025 minutes and the May 14, 2025 agenda. It recorded that a Community Projects Legislative Budget award of just under $1.1 million will fund LED lighting conversions at the Boise Six‑Plex and two activity halls at the Expo Center in 2026. The Board moved the Garrett Park resurfacing project to 2027, postponed Boise Creek improvements to 2031, and decided to conduct a community parks‑priority survey every two years. It also agreed that the pump‑track location remains the key issue and will continue discussion with the CSC.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved May 14, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Noted award of just under $1.1 M for LED lighting at Boise Six‑Plex and two Expo Center activity halls (implementation 2026)
• Resurfacing at Garrett Park moved to 2027
• Boise Creek improvements moved to 2031
• Decided to run a community parks‑priority survey every 2 years; staff to email draft questions
• Board will continue reviewing full Capital Improvement Plan and vote to present to CSC at next meeting
• Decided location is primary issue for pump track; Board and CSC will continue discussions

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the April 2, 2025 minutes. Members discussed updates on KCLS services, art displays, summer reading, Friends of the Library activities, and program scheduling. No new business was taken, and the board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 4/2/2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission reviewed recent activities such as the Egg Hunt and upcoming events. Members discussed volunteer roles for displaying art in the Council Chamber and the GEMS program, but no motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting also noted the cancellation of the June 4th commission meeting due to a staff member's surgery.

Community & Economic Development

The committee approved the meeting summary from March 24, 2025. It reviewed the Multifamily Tax Exemption agreement revision for Foothill Ridge, LLC but took no action, with staff planning to bring it back for a city‑council recommendation. The committee discussed a planning‑commission request to re‑review building‑height amendments and decided not to refer the matter back to the commission at this time.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting summary
• Recommended not to refer planning commission height amendment request
• No action taken on MFTE agreement revision; staff will revisit at next meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and approved payment vouchers dated April 25. The committee also discussed Resolution No. 2811, the second reading of the 2025 first budget amendment, but no vote was taken. An update was provided on a new intercom system for the Police Department.

• Approved April 14 meeting minutes
• Approved April 25 payment vouchers

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the repeal of Ordinance No. 2807, removing the Y‑Bar surcharge. It also approved the award of the Boise Spring Main Replacement Phase 1 bid. A gas hedging contract at $5.70 per unit with a 10% rate for November 2025 through March 2026 was approved. The committee requested that a gas pricing sheet be included in future Public Works meetings.

• Repealed Ordinance No. 2807 (Y Bar surcharge) – Approved
• Awarded Boise Spring Main Replacement Phase 1 contract – Approved
• Approved gas hedging $5.70 @ 10% for 11/25‑Mar 2026 – Approved
• Requested inclusion of gas pricing sheet in future Public Works meetings – Approved

City Council

The council voted 6-0 to repeal the Y Bar S water rate surcharge (Ordinance 2807). It also approved the 2025 first‑quarter budget amendment (Ordinance 2811) and a boundary‑line adjustment for 248th Ave SE and McHugh Ave (Ordinance 2812). Interlocal agreements for a school resource officer program and jail medical transport were each approved, and the council authorized a gas‑load purchase and adopted the consent agenda.

• Repealed Y Bar S water surcharge (Ordinance 2807) – motion carried 6-0
• Approved 2025 first‑quarter budget amendment (Ordinance 2811) – motion carried 6-0
• Approved 248th Ave SE & McHugh Ave boundary line adjustment (Ordinance 2812) – motion carried 6-0
• Authorized interlocal agreement for school resource officer program (Resolution 1841) – motion carried 6-0
• Authorized interlocal agreement for jail medical transport with fire department (Resolution 1842) – motion carried 6-0
• Authorized purchase of 10% of average gas load at $5.70 per decatherm (Nov 2025‑Mar 2026) – motion carried 6-0
• Approved consent agenda covering vouchers, payroll, and bid rejection – motion carried 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried 6-0

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved three interlocal agreements: renewal of the school resource officer ILA, a Maple Valley ILA for jail services, and an EFD ILA for inmate transport. The council voted 2‑1 against installing eight flock cameras on the state routes, citing budget and privacy concerns. No other actions were taken.

• Approved renewal of SRO ILA (city and school district split cost 50/50, district pays $72,000) – approved
• Approved Maple Valley ILA for use of Enumclaw jail services – approved
• Approved EFD ILA formalizing inmate transport fee waiver – approved
• Voted 2‑1 against installing eight flock cameras (estimated $30,000 first year) – rejected

Community Services

The committee approved using the remaining King County aquatics facilities grant to fund additional electrical and mechanical repairs. It deferred the temporary irrigation contract, noting only one estimate of about $50,000 and requesting more bids. The March 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Members also agreed to create a Facebook page to gather community input on the pump track project.

• Approved using remaining aquatics grant for electrical/mechanical repairs
• Deferred temporary irrigation contract pending additional estimates
• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes
• Agreed to start Facebook page for pump track outreach

Finance Committee

The Enumclaw Finance Committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved vouchers from March 24, April 10 and April 11, 2025, and February 2025 credit‑card expenses. All approvals were recorded as done via email. No vote tallies were noted in the minutes.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (by email)
• Approved March 24, 2025 vouchers (by email)
• Approved April 10, 2025 vouchers (by email)
• Approved April 11, 2025 vouchers (by email)
• Approved February 2025 credit‑card expenses (by email)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. As a result, no agenda items were acted upon and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The council voted 4-0 to suspend rules and approve Ordinance No. 2809, placing a moratorium on accepting, processing, and approving battery energy storage system applications. It also approved a budget amendment for maintenance rover over‑hire and a dump‑truck snowplow replacement, and adopted amendments to the multi‑family housing tax exemption ordinance. Two resolutions—Spurs N’ Halos service‑agreement amendment and a Cole Street tent lease—were each approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after all motions carried 4-0.

• Approved motion to excuse absent Councilmembers Wright, Sauvageau, and Koopman‑Frazier (4-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 council minutes as published (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda budget items: maintenance rover over‑hire and dump‑truck snowplow replacement (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2809 – BESS Moratorium on first reading (4-0)
• Amended and approved Ordinance No. 2810 – Multi‑Family Tax Exemption amendment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1837 – Spurs N’ Halos service‑agreement amendment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1839 – Cole Street tent lease agreement (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Park Board

The Board voted to approve the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 9, 2025 agenda, each with all members in favor. The meeting was then formally adjourned with unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved April 9, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It then voted to change the rubric, reducing the first two criteria from 20 points each to 15 points (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjusted rubric points: first two criteria changed from 20 to 15 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The board then voted 4‑0 to adjourn the April 2, 2025 meeting. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Arts Commission

The commission welcomed a new member, reviewed job roles, and talked about upcoming events such as the Egg Hunt, Summer Sundays, and the Mamas and Makers Market. They also discussed commissioning artists for the City Hall Gallery, with Twyla's artwork remaining through April and Anne's slated for May. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m., with the motion carried unanimously. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken during the session. Staff will continue drafting design review regulation changes and will bring them back for future review.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Community & Economic Development

The Community & Economic Development Committee approved the meeting summary from March 10, 2025. Members reviewed Ordinance No. 2810 concerning multifamily tax exemption amendments but did not make a recommendation and said they would consider further changes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting summary

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It reviewed March 10 and March 14 vouchers and found no issues. It also approved a donation that will reduce the rental cost for the VFW Hall. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025
• Approved donation for VFW Hall rental reduction

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the Pavement Preservation bid award and the Hard Surface Repair bid award. It also approved Ordinance No. 1833 concerning right‑of‑way permit insurance requirements (second reading). The committee moved Ordinance No. 2807 to untable, postponing the repeal of the Y Bar S surcharge. Additionally, the committee approved Resolution 1836 for the electric‑vehicle DC fast‑charging station site agreement.

• Approved Pavement Preservation bid award
• Approved Hard Surface Repair bid award
• Approved Ordinance No. 1833 – Right‑of‑way Permit Insurance Requirements amendment (2nd reading)
• Moved Ordinance No. 2807 – Repeal Y Bar S Surcharge to untable (2nd reading)
• Approved Resolution 1836 – Electric Vehicle DCFC Station Site Hose Agreement

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 1836 authorizing a site‑host agreement for four electric‑vehicle DC fast‑charging stations. It also approved Ordinance 2808 changing right‑of‑way permit insurance requirements. Ordinance 2807 was untabled and then referred back to the Public Works Committee. The consent agenda, including vouchers, bids, a project acceptance and a park roof budget amendment, was approved.

• Adopted Resolution 1836 for EV DC fast‑charging stations (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2808 – right‑of‑way permit insurance amendment (6-0)
• Untabled Ordinance 2807 – repeal Y Bar S surcharge (6-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2807 back to Public Works Committee (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: vouchers $988,959.05, payroll $2,821.68, ACH $929,287.14 (6-0)
• Approved bid award to Miles Resources for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project (6-0)
• Approved project acceptance for Big Mountain Electric – City Shops Security Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Anderson Riverview Park roof replacement (6-0)

Civil Service

The commission approved the minutes of the February 5, 2025 Civil Service meeting. It approved the eligibility register for entry‑level police officers established February 20, 2025, the continuous eligibility register established March 1, 2025, and the eligibility register for Police Commander established March L2, 2025. All motions carried 2‑0.

• Approved February 5, 2025 Civil Service minutes (2-0)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer eligibility register (Feb 20 2025) (2-0)
• Approved continuous eligibility register for Entry Level Police Officer (Mar 1 2025) (2-0)
• Approved Police Commander eligibility register (Mar L2 2025) (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)