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Mountlake Terrace public meetings in 2025

44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 23, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review candidate scores and certify eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review candidate scores and certify the eligibility list for police officer positions. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission approved the November 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. The commission also approved the Civil Service Eligibility List as presented, also by a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

DEI Commission holds special meeting to review program history and action plan

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes, receive a council update, and hear a series of presentations on the DEI program’s history, accomplishments, demographics, and action plan. Commissioners will also lead an Areas of Interest exercise before adjourning.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

Arts Advisory Commission meeting cancelled

The Arts Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024, was cancelled.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The commission will review the 2025‑2026 work‑plan.

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will discuss its 2025 and 2026 work‑plan. It will also receive a Tree Board update, reports from the chair and members, a council liaison report, a department status report, and consider any new business.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved meeting minutes unanimously

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission approved the meeting minutes with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. No new business was presented, and the commission adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

Fri Nov 21, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review candidate scores and certify eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review candidate scores and certify the eligibility list for police officer positions. This process determines which qualified candidates are eligible for hire.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and eligibility list

The commission approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. They also approved the Civil Service Eligibility List as presented, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

Commission will recommend the Draft DEI Plan to City Council

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will approve the October 2025 meeting minutes and hear the City Council liaison report. Commissioners will review the draft final plan titled “Together We Thrive: A Strategic Plan for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” and consider a motion to recommend it to City Council. The body will also discuss and possibly adopt a list of 2026 proclamations covering events such as Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Ramadan, and others. Additional items include selecting community ambassadors and planning the Sugarcane Film event.

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✓ Decided: Commission adds Jewish American History Month to 2026 proclamations

The DEI Commission approved the October meeting minutes unanimously (7-0). It approved adding Jewish American History Month to the 2026 city proclamations with a 6-0 vote. The Community Ambassador Selection Committee recommended 11 candidates and staff will inform those selected.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

RPAC to discuss branding consultant and Firefighters Memorial Playground

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet to review the All Together Branding Consultant and the Firefighters Memorial Playground. The body will also discuss the 2025 Work-plan and receive an update from the Tree Board.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners excused three members and approved meeting minutes

The commission voted to excuse Alana Niemi, Audrey Meyer, and Ellen Lavoie, each with a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote. They then approved the meeting minutes by a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote. No new business was taken up.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

Arts Advisory Commission reviews 2026 workplan and branding proposals

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission will consider presentations from the branding consultant All Together, discuss the 2026 workplan, and review the 2026 Arts of the Terrace plan. The meeting also includes approval of the October 21, 2025 minutes and public comment opportunities.

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✓ Decided: Commission voted to cancel the December 2025 Arts Advisory meeting

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. They also voted 5‑0 to cancel the scheduled December 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Commission will certify police officer eligibility list

The Mountlake Terrace Civil Service Commission will review candidate scores and vote to certify the Civil Service Eligibility List for entry‑level and lateral police officer positions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the previous minutes and allowing public comment. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2-0 vote. It also approved the Civil Service Eligibility List with a unanimous 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

Arts Advisory Commission reviews 2025 Arts of the Terrace wrap‑up

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission will meet on October 21, 2025 at City Hall. The commission will approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the 2025 Arts of the Terrace wrap‑up. Public comments will be accepted in person, by telephone, or via Zoom. The agenda also includes commissioner reports, council liaison reports, department status reports, and any new business.

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✓ Decided: Arts Advisory Commission unanimously approved August and September meeting minutes

The commission voted 6‑yes to 0‑no to approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes as written. They also voted 6‑yes to 0‑no to approve the September 16, 2025 cancelled‑meeting minutes. No other actions or votes were taken at this meeting.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

DEIC to review draft inclusion plan and select community ambassadors

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will review a draft final plan and vote on 2026 proclamations. The body will also select community ambassadors for interviews.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved the Draft Final DEI Strategic Plan recommendation to City Council

The DEI Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Draft Final Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan to the City Council. It also approved the 2026 proclamation list, substituting Every Child Matters Day for Native American Heritage Month, with a 5-0 vote. Earlier motions to excuse two absent commissioners and to adopt the September minutes were each approved unanimously.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

RPAC will review the recreation fee schedule and discuss upcoming plans

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will review the current recreation fee schedule and consider the 2025 work‑plan. It will also set the date for the November meeting, discuss the Arbor Day in Action location, and receive updates from the Tree Board and department reports.

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✓ Decided: Commission excused two members, approved minutes, and set Nov 18 meeting

The commission voted 5‑0 to excuse Vice‑Chair Meyer and Commissioner Cross. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners recommended the proposed 2026‑2030 recreation fee schedule to the city council, also passing 5‑0. The regular November meeting was rescheduled to November 18 at 7 p.m., and the group agreed to hold Arbor Day in Action 2026 at Veterans Memorial.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review candidate scores and certify eligibility list

The Commission will meet to review candidate scores and certify a list of eligible candidates. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public comment.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approved prior minutes and eligibility list

The commission approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the Civil Service Eligibility List as presented, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other business or public comments were recorded.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

DEIC to review draft Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan and 2026 proclamations

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission is reviewing a draft DEI Plan with public comments open through October 3. The body is also discussing the selection process for Community Ambassadors and proposing a list of proclamations for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved new community ambassador committee and excused two members

The commission voted 4‑0 to excuse Commissioners Scott Matsuda and Kerem Onat from the meeting. The August meeting minutes were approved unanimously (5‑0). A three‑person committee to select and onboard community ambassadors was appointed, approved 5‑0.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

Arts Advisory Commission meeting cancelled

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The meeting was to be held at City Hall, 23204 58th Ave W, with telephone or teleconference options.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

Commission will discuss updates to the Critical Area and Floodplain Ordinance

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes a review of the Critical Area and Floodplain Ordinance, the 2025 work‑plan, and updates from the Tree Board and other members. The commission will also receive reports from the council liaison and city departments, and consider any new business.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners excused a member and approved meeting minutes

The commission voted 6-0 to excuse Commissioner Alana Niemi from the meeting. They also voted 6-0 to approve the minutes as written. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Eligibility List approved; prior minutes ratified

The commission unanimously approved the June 20, 2025 meeting minutes as recorded. Commissioners approved the Civil Service Eligibility List with a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

✓ Decided: Commission approved two proclamation recommendations and several other motions

The DEIC approved a motion to excuse Commissioner May‑Folden (5‑0) and a motion to adopt the July meeting minutes (5‑0). Commissioners voted 5‑0 to recommend a Welcoming Week proclamation and a National Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month proclamation to City Council. The commission also agreed to the recruitment proposals for Community Ambassadors.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda and postpones annexation vote

The council approved the consent agenda items with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also voted 7‑0 to postpone the review, public hearing, and vote on the property annexation petition for 24229 48th Ave W to September 4, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

Arts Advisory Commission to discuss 2025 Arts of the Terrace

The Arts Advisory Commission will meet to conduct current business and review reports. The primary item of business is the 2025 Arts of the Terrace.

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✓ Decided: Arts Advisory Commission cancels September meeting

The commission approved the July 15 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. A motion to cancel the September 16 meeting was approved 6‑1. The agenda was amended to remove artist Miguel Edwards’ name.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City council work session held; no actions or votes taken

The Mountlake Terrace City Council met by telephone on August 14, 2025 for a work session. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. Presentations included a draft Housing Action Plan and a refresher on open meeting and public records laws. The council reviewed the agenda for the August 21 meeting.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

✓ Decided: Approved homeowner request to trim overhanging Maple tree at Terrace Ridge Park

The commission approved the meeting minutes with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote. Parks Supervisor Williams approved a homeowner's request to trim a Maple tree overhanging their property at Terrace Ridge Park. No other formal actions were taken.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council set Aug 21 public hearing for 48th Ave W annexation

The council excused absent Councilmember Sonmore (6‑0) and approved swapping agenda items 6 and 7 (6‑0). The consent agenda, covering payment approvals and a commission vacancy appointment, was approved (6‑0). A public hearing for the 224229 48th Ave W annexation was scheduled for Aug. 21, 2025 (6‑0). Two motions to extend the meeting time were also passed (each 6‑0).

Thu Jul 24, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council work session held; no formal decisions were made

The council met via telephone and teleconference, heard presentations on financial forecasting, critical areas ordinance, and floodplain management. Council members discussed topics such as the Disability Pride Month proclamation, road speed limits near Candy Cane Park, and oversight of the Flock safety camera system. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

✓ Decided: Commission elected new chair and vice‑chair, approved minutes, excused member

The commission voted 6‑0 to excuse Commissioner Onat and to approve the July meeting minutes. Commissioners elected Matsuda as chairperson for the next year by a 5‑0 vote and Courtney as vice‑chairperson by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were recorded.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Commission elected new Chair and Vice Chair, approved prior minutes

The commission approved the June 17 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Commissioners also elected Conner Ryan as Chair and Ben Hou as Vice Chair, each confirmed by a 5‑0 vote.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council approves SCOUT interlocal agreement and consent agenda

The council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of claims and approval of prior meeting minutes, by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the Interlocal Agreement for the Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

✓ Decided: RPAC re‑elects chair and vice‑chair, approves minutes, appoints NPIS

The commission approved the meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. Commissioners re‑elected Forrest Reda as chair and Audrey Meyer as vice‑chair, each by a 7‑0 vote. They also appointed Justina Le to the Neighborhood Parks Improvement Subcommittee (NPIS) with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council adopted housing code amendments and a six‑year transportation plan

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It then adopted the ordinance with recommended code amendments for middle housing. The six‑year Transportation Improvement Program was also adopted, followed by the Commute Trip Reduction Plan ordinance and interlocal agreement. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

Fri Jun 20, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved June 13 minutes and the civil service eligibility list

The commission voted 3-0 to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting. It also voted 3-0 to approve the Civil Service Eligibility List as presented. No other actions were taken.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

✓ Decided: Commission excused absent member and approved prior meeting minutes

The commission voted 4-1 to excuse absent Commissioner Pottinger. It then approved the May 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Arts Advisory Commission approved May 20 minutes unanimously

The commission voted to approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes as written. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

Fri Jun 13, 2025

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and eligibility list unanimously

The Civil Service Commission approved the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. It also approved the Civil Service Eligibility List, again by a 3-0 vote. No other business was taken.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council work session held; no formal approvals or votes recorded

The council reviewed the June 26 work session agenda but did not take any formal actions. Presentations were given on commissions, middle‑housing code amendments, annexation, transit, and public‑defender agreements, but no votes or approvals were recorded. Public comments focused on the Flock Safety Camera System. The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

✓ Decided: Council approved funding and contract for Ballinger Viewing Platform project

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). The commission also voted to excuse Commissioner Forrest Reda (5‑0). Commissioners appointed Sophia Englmaier, Chris Finch, and George Stanton to the Neighborhood Parks Improvement Subcommittee for Forest Crest, Terrace Creek, and Ballinger Lake Park respectively (each 6‑0). The city council approved a budget amendment to fund the Ballinger Viewing Platform project and awarded the contract on June 5.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council approved Flock Safety Camera System contract (5-2 vote)

The council authorized the city manager to sign the agreement for the Flock Safety Camera System after a 5‑2 vote. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously (7‑0). The council also approved a $1,035,593.02 budget amendment for the Ballinger Viewing Platform and Trails project (7‑0) and changed the public comment time limit to three minutes (7‑0). Additional procedural motions to extend the meeting were passed unanimously.

Tue May 20, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

✓ Decided: DEI Commission excused a member and approved Pride, Juneteenth, and Pride Disability proclamations

The commission voted 4-1 to excuse absent Commissioner Pottinger. It unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved three proclamations: Pride Month (June), Juneteenth (June), and Pride Disability Month (July).

Tue May 20, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved corrected April 2025 minutes unanimously

The Arts Advisory Commission approved the April 2025 meeting minutes with one correction, passing the motion 6‑0. Other agenda items such as Welcoming Week, water‑tower art ideas, scholarship status, and website updates were discussed but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

Tue May 13, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

✓ Decided: Commission voted 6-0 to excuse Commissioner Cross and approve meeting minutes

The commission voted 6-0 to excuse Commissioner Cross from the meeting. A second motion to approve the minutes as presented also passed unanimously, 6-0. No new business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

✓ Decided: LTAC approved $19,500 and $500 grants for local events

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed two grant applications and approved funding. The committee approved $19,500 for MLT Cares – MLT Festival and $500 for Forest Property PNW – Lowell Shields Disc Golf Tournament. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote, with one abstention.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

✓ Decided: Commission approved the amended AANHPI proclamation (4‑0 vote)

The commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a recommendation for the amended AANHPI proclamation by a 4‑0 vote. A motion to excuse Commissioner Apio was approved 4‑0, while a motion to excuse Commissioner Pottinger was not approved due to lack of quorum, voting 2‑1 with one abstention.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Arts Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Arts Advisory Commission approved March 2025 minutes unanimously

The commission voted to approve the March 2025 meeting minutes, with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other motions or substantive decisions were taken during the session.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

✓ Decided: Commissioners named “Arbor Day in Action” for spring volunteer event

The commission voted 4‑0 to excuse Commissioner Niemi. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously (5‑0). Commissioners selected “Arbor Day in Action” as the name for the spring volunteer event, with four members voting yes.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

✓ Decided: Commission approved $250 sponsorship for LGBTQAI Month Skate Night

The DEI Commission approved several motions, including a $250 sponsorship for a Skate Night event for LGBTQAI Month (5-0). It also moved the regular meeting start time to 6:30 PM (5-0) and set the August meeting date for August 26 (5-0). Earlier items included excusing Commissioner Pottinger (6-0), approving the February minutes (5-0, 1 abstain), and recommending a Children’s Day proclamation to City Council (5-0).