Mountlake Terrace public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission

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.

• Review of candidate scores
• Certification of the Civil Service Eligibility List for entry level and lateral/certified police officers

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.

• Approved November 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

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.

• Approve minutes from the November 2025 meeting
• Council update from Councilmember Erin Murray
• Presentations on DEI program history, successes, staff workgroup, community ambassador program, demographics, and action plan
• Areas of Interest exercise led by staff and Commissioner Francisco
• Public comments from attendees

Arts Advisory Commission

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

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

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.

• 2025 and 2026 Work‑plan
• Tree Board Update
• Reports from Chair and Members
• Council Liaison Report
• Department Status Report

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.

• Approved meeting minutes (6‑yes, 0‑no)

Civil Service Commission

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.

• Review of candidate scores
• Certification of the Civil Service Eligibility List for Entry Level and Lateral/Certified Police Officers

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.

• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

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.

• Approve minutes from the October 2025 meeting
• Review and recommend the Draft Final DEI Plan “Together We Thrive” to City Council
• Discuss and recommend the 2026 proclamation list (e.g., Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Ramadan, Women’s History Month)
• Selection and onboarding of Community Ambassadors
• Planning status for the Sugarcane Film event, including film purchase and Indigenous group involvement

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.

• Approved October minutes (7-0)
• Added Jewish American History Month to 2026 proclamations (6-0)
• Proceed with informing 11 selected Community Ambassadors (no vote recorded)

Arts Advisory Commission

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.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Branding Consultant All Together presentation
• 2026 Workplan and Presentation
• 2026 Arts of the Terrace discussion

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.

• Approved October 21 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Cancelled December 2025 Arts Advisory Commission meeting (5-0)

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

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.

• All Together Branding Consultant
• Firefighters Memorial Playground
• 2025 Work-plan
• Tree Board Update

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.

• Excused Alana Niemi – motion passed 4 yes, 0 no
• Excused Audrey Meyer – motion passed 4 yes, 0 no
• Excused Ellen Lavoie – motion passed 4 yes, 0 no
• Approved meeting minutes – motion passed 4 yes, 0 no

Civil Service Commission

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.

• Review candidate scores for police officer applicants (e.g., Kyle McKenney scored 61)
• Certify the Civil Service Eligibility List for entry‑level and lateral police officers
• Approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Public comment procedures (remote via Zoom or telephone, in‑person sign‑up, written submissions)
• Other Business – none reported

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.

• Approved Oct 1, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

Arts Advisory Commission

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.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Arts of the Terrace wrap‑up
• Public comments (in‑person, telephone, Zoom)
• Commissioner reports
• Council liaison reports

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.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved September 16, 2025 cancelled minutes (6‑yes, 0‑no)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

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.

• Review of Draft Final Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
• Review and Vote on Proclamations for 2026
• Selection of Community Ambassadors Applicants for Interviews
• Community Engagement & Events planning
• Public Comments

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.

• Approved recommendation of Draft Final DEI Strategic Plan to City Council (5-0)
• Approved 2026 proclamations list, replacing Native American Heritage Month with Every Child Matters Day (5-0)
• Approved motion to excuse Commissioners Matsuda and Pederson (5-0)
• Approved September meeting minutes (5-0)

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

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.

• Review Recreation Fee Schedule
• Schedule November Meeting
• Discuss Arbor Day in Action Location
• 2025 Work‑plan discussion
• Tree Board Update

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.

• Excused Vice‑Chair Meyer and Commissioner Cross (5‑0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended recreation fee schedule to council (5‑0)
• Rescheduled November regular meeting to Nov 18, 7 PM
• Selected Veterans Memorial as Arbor Day in Action 2026 location

Civil Service Commission

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.

• Review of candidate scores
• Certification of 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.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

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.

• Review of Draft Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
• Recommendation of proclamation for Every Child Matters Day (9/25/25)
• Review and recommendation of 2026 proclamation list including Lunar New Year and Juneteenth
• Selection and onboarding process for Community Ambassadors
• Planning for Community Conversations at Ballinger Center on 10/2/25

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.

• Excused Commissioners Scott Matsuda and Kerem Onat (4‑0)
• Approved August meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved community ambassador selection committee (Vonita Francisco, Priya May-Folden, Kyo Pederson) (5‑0)

Arts Advisory Commission

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.

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

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.

• Critical Area and Floodplain Ordinance Update
• 2025 Work‑plan presentation
• Tree Board Update
• Council Liaison Report
• Department Status Report

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.

• Excused Commissioner Alana Niemi (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review candidate scores and certify a list. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of candidate scores
• Certification of the eligibility list

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.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will review the DEI Strategic Plan and consider proclamations for Welcoming Week and National Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month. The body will also discuss community engagement planning and recruitment for community ambassadors.

• Review and vote on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan
• Recommendation to City Council for Welcoming Week proclamation
• Recommendation to City Council for National Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month proclamation
• Planning for Sugarcane Film Event and Every Child Matters day
• Recruitment for Community Ambassadors

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.

• Excused Commissioner May‑Folden (5‑0)
• Approved July meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended Welcoming Week proclamation to City Council (5‑0)
• Recommended National Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month proclamation to City Council (5‑0)
• Agreed to recruitment proposals for Community Ambassadors

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a property annexation petition for 224229 48th Ave W. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 year-end financial report.

• Public hearing and vote on property annexation for 224229 48th Ave W
• Payment of 2025 claims totaling $1,048,763.43
• Payroll and direct deposits totaling $659,688.64
• Presentation on 2024 Year End Financial Report

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.

• Approved consent agenda items (a‑b) – vote 7‑0
• Postponed annexation petition review for 24229 48th Ave W to Sept 4, 2025 – vote 7‑0

Arts Advisory Commission

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.

• Discussion of 2025 Arts of the Terrace

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.

• Approved July 15 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Removed Miguel Edwards name from agenda (no vote recorded)
• Cancelled September 16 meeting (6‑1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft Housing Action Plan designed to implement Comprehensive Plan goals. The session includes a presentation on a framework for prioritizing housing strategies and a training session on public records and meetings laws.

• Presentation on Draft Housing Action Plan by Community and Economic Development Director Christy Osborn
• Refresher training on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act by City Attorney Hillary Evans
• Review of the August 21, 2025 meeting agenda

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.

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet online and in person to accept public comment and discuss updates on the Food Forest/BOG project, Plaza Project, 2025 work-plan, and Tree Board activities. The meeting is open to residents with options to attend in person, watch online, or listen by phone.

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.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Approved homeowner request to trim Maple tree at Terrace Ridge Park

Planning Commission

The Mountlake Terrace Planning Commission will discuss and likely recommend a zoning designation for a 0.40-acre property at 24229 48th Ave W that is in the process of being annexed into the city. Staff recommends designating the site as Residential 1 (R-1), which allows detached single-family homes and duplexes up to three stories.

• Zoning recommendation for 24229 48th Ave W (0.40 acres) during annexation process
• Staff recommends Residential 1 (R-1) zoning designation
• Public hearing tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2025
• Annexation petitions filed July 9 and July 21, 2025; certificate of sufficiency received July 28, 2025
• SEPA review and determination to be completed in August

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a property annexation petition and set a public hearing date. The meeting also includes a presentation on the city's community engagement plan and a discussion regarding oversight.

• Annexation petition review for 224229 48th Ave W
• Payment of claims totaling $2,155,950.08 and $3,391,430.05
• Payroll payments totaling $693,888.59 and $744,496.43
• Presentation on Community Engagement Plan
• Vote on recommended commission vacancy appointment

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).

• Excused Councilmember Sonmore (6‑0)
• Switched agenda items 6 and 7 (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items a‑c (6‑0)
• Set Aug. 21, 2025 public hearing for 48th Ave W annexation (6‑0)
• Extended meeting to 10:15 p.m. (6‑0)
• Extended meeting to 10:25 p.m. (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the Housing Action Plan to translate Comprehensive Plan goals into specific actions. The body will also review updates to the Critical Area and Floodplain Management ordinances.

• Presentation on the Housing Action Plan
• Overview of Critical Area Ordinance (Ch. 16.15) update
• Overview of Floodplain Management Ordinance (Ch. 16.18) update

City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to review a long-range financial forecast presented by Baker Tilly. The report projects an average annual deficit of $3.2 million through 2030 and $4.3 million through 2035 if no corrective actions are taken.

• Presentation on financial forecast projecting reserves falling below minimum goals by 2028
• Baker Tilly recommendation to increase reserve target from 5% to 20% of expenditures
• Overview of Critical Areas Ordinance, Ch. 16.15
• Overview of Floodplain Management Ordinance, Ch. 16.18
• Review of recommended commission appointment for a vacancy

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair and review action items for the DEI Strategic Plan. The body will also discuss event planning for the Mountlake Terrace Parade, National Night Out, and Welcoming Week.

• Vote on Proclamation for Every Child Matters Day
• Recap on Police Department Flock Camera implementation
• Review of DEI Strategic Plan Action Items
• Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Planning for Sugarcane film screening and proclamation

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.

• Excused Commissioner Onat (vote 6-0)
• Approved July meeting minutes (vote 6-0)
• Elected Matsuda as chairperson for next year (vote 5-0)
• Elected Courtney as vice‑chairperson for next year (vote 5-0)

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission will meet to nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive updates on the Pedestrian Plaza Art and the 2025 Arts of the Terrace.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Pedestrian Plaza Art update
• 2025 Arts of the Terrace discussion

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.

• Approved June 17 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Conner Ryan as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ben Hou as Vice Chair (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a draft plan for managing the city's urban forest. The session includes a presentation by the Stormwater Program Manager.

• Presentation and review of the Draft Urban Forest Management Plan

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review and vote on an interlocal agreement for the Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT). The body will also consider a proclamation for Disability Pride Month and approve city claims.

• Vote on Interlocal Agreement for Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT)
• Payment of claims totaling $732,726.92 (06/20/2025) and $1,439,630.89 (07/03/2025)
• Payroll payments totaling $629,365.13 (06/20/2025) and $635,340.88 (07/03/2025)
• Proclamation for Disability Pride Month

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.

• Approved Consent Agenda (payment of claims, meeting minutes) – vote 7-0
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) – vote 7-0
• Entered Executive Session – no action taken

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also discuss the 2025 work-plan and receive updates from the Tree Board and city departments.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• NPIS Vote
• 2025 Work-plan discussion
• Tree Board Update

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.

• Approved meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Re‑elected Forrest Reda as Chair (7‑0)
• Re‑elected Audrey Meyer as Vice‑Chair (7‑0)
• Appointed Justina Le to NPIS (7‑0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding middle housing code amendments, a six-year transportation improvement plan, and a commute trip reduction plan. The body will also consider the annexation of a property at 24229 48th Ave W.

• Vote on ordinance for recommended middle housing code amendments
• Vote on ordinance for Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
• Vote on ordinance and interlocal agreement for Commute Trip Reduction Plan
• Resolution to commence annexation of 0.40 acres at 24229 48th Ave W
• Agreement amendment for Feldman & Lee Public Defender

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.

• Approved consent agenda items a‑e (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance adopting recommended code amendments for middle housing (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance adopting six‑year Transportation Improvement Program (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance and interlocal agreement for Commute Trip Reduction Plan (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss economic development initiatives and review a report from the Economic Development Manager. The session includes a presentation on the city's economic snapshot and future collaboration with the commission.

• Presentation on Economic Development Activities by Ryan Doss
• Review of FY 2025 Economic Development Budget of $303,234
• Discussion of current initiatives including City-wide Branding RFP and FIFA World Cup Planning

Civil Service Commission

The Mountlake Terrace Civil Service Commission will meet to review candidate scores and certify a list. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public comment.

• Review of candidate scores
• Certification of 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.

• Approved June 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission is reviewing a draft Community Engagement Plan as part of the DEI Strategic Plan. The body is also discussing the use of Flock cameras and planning for upcoming community events.

• Review of the Draft Community Engagement Plan
• Discussion regarding Flock cameras and the Community Advisory Board
• Planning for the Back to School Resource Fair on August 14, 2025, at Meadowdale High School
• Planning for a Disability Pride Month Proclamation with ARC of Snohomish County
• Proposed appointments of Priya May-Folden and Kyo Pedersen to the commission

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

• Excused Commissioner Pottinger (4-1)
• Approved May meeting minutes (5-0)

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission will meet to conduct regular business and review the 2025 Arts of the Terrace. The meeting includes time for public comments and reports from commissioners and the council liaison.

• Discussion of 2025 Arts of the Terrace

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.

• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Mountlake Terrace Civil Service Commission will meet to review candidate scores and certify a list. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public comment.

• Review of candidate scores
• Certification of list

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.

• Approved July 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Civil Service Eligibility List (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to review proposed zoning and design standard changes for middle housing. The body is also considering a budget increase for consulting services to finalize these code amendments.

• Proposed $50,400 budget increase for ECONorthwest middle housing services
• Review of recommended code amendments for Chapters 19.30, 19.32, and 19.125
• Proposed appointments for Arts, DEI, and Recreation and Park commissions
• Review of annexation proceedings for 24229 48th Ave W
• Review of Agreement Amendment #3 for Feldman & Lee Public Defender

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.

• Reviewed June 26 work session agenda (no vote recorded)

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet to conduct a vote on an NPIS member and discuss the 2025 Work Plan. The meeting includes updates from the Tree Board and the Department Status Report.

• Vote on NPIS Member
• Review of 2025 Work Plan
• Tree Board Update

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.

• Approved meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Excused Commissioner Forrest Reda (5‑0)
• Appointed Sophia Englmaier to Forest Crest NPIS (6‑0)
• Appointed Chris Finch to Terrace Creek NPIS (6‑0)
• Appointed George Stanton to Ballinger Lake Park NPIS (6‑0)
• Approved budget amendment and contract for Ballinger Viewing Platform (June 5)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the 2025-2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan. This plan aims to reduce drive-alone commute trips for employers with 100 or more full-time employees.

• Presentation on the 2025-2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan
• Discussion of a target 63% drive-alone rate for affected sites by 2029
• Review of proposed renewal of inter-local agreement with Community Transit

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review and vote on agreements for a Flock camera system and a bid award for the Ballinger Viewing Platform and Trails. The body will also conduct a first review of middle housing code amendments and a six-year transportation plan.

• Vote on agreements for Flock Camera System
• Vote on bid award for Ballinger Viewing Platform and Trails
• Payment of claims totaling $1,538,488.45 and payroll of $869,825.67
• Ordinance repealing outdated municipal code regarding burglar alarms
• On-call agreement with Parametrix for water tower coating

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.

• Authorized city manager to sign Flock Safety Camera System agreement (5-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a–d (7-0)
• Changed public comment length from 5 to 3 minutes (7-0)
• Approved $1,035,593.02 budget amendment for Ballinger Viewing Platform and Trails (7-0)
• Extended meeting until 11 p.m. (7-0)
• Extended meeting by 5 minutes (7-0)
• Opened public comment period (7-0)
• Closed public comment period (7-0)

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss current business items including the 2025 Arts of the Terrace and the Manu Sood Scholarship. The body will also review the water tower renovation and painting and a DEIC event for Welcoming Week.

• Water Tower Renovation and painting
• 2025 Arts of the Terrace
• Manu Sood Scholarship update
• DEIC event Welcoming Week

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.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes with correction (6-0)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will discuss action items and priorities for the DEI Strategic Plan based on community feedback. The body will also consider proclamations for Pride, Juneteenth, and Disability Pride months.

• Review of community feedback for the DEI Strategic Plan
• Proclamations for Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Disability Pride Month
• Discussion of $3,000 donation request for a Latinx graduation event at MLT High
• Planning for Pride Month flag raising on June 2
• Planning for Welcoming Week event at City Hall plaza

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).

• Excused Commissioner Pottinger (4-1)
• Approved April meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Pride Month proclamation (June) (5-0)
• Approved Juneteenth proclamation (June) (5-0)
• Approved Pride Disability Month proclamation (July) (5-0)

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will receive an update on the Urban Forestry Management Plan, hear introductions from the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation, and discuss the 2025 work plan and tree board update. Other items include approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.

• Urban Forestry Management Plan Update (Patrick Hutchins/Audrey Meyer)
• Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation Introductions
• 2025 Work Plan discussion
• Tree Board Update
• Department Status Report

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.

• Excused Commissioner Cross (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review two grant applications for the second allocation of lodging tax funds: $50,000 for MLT Cares – MLT Festival and $20,000 for Forest Property PNW – Lowell Shields Disc Golf Tournament. The committee will then vote on recommendations to forward to the City Council. Public comments are permitted in person, by phone, or via Zoom.

• Review of $50,000 grant request from MLT Cares for MLT Festival
• Review of $20,000 grant request from Forest Property PNW for Lowell Shields Disc Golf Tournament
• Vote on recommendations for City Council regarding the two lodging tax grant applications

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.

• Approved $19,500 grant to MLT Cares – MLT Festival (4-0-1)
• Approved $500 grant to Forest Property PNW – Lowell Shields Disc Golf Tournament (4-0-1)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will consider a proclamation recommendation for AAPI Heritage Month, review an equity analysis of city operations by The Vida Agency, and plan upcoming community events. The commission will also discuss next steps for the DEI Strategic Plan, incorporating community engagement data from listening sessions, surveys, and community conversations.

• Proclamation recommendation for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May 2025)
• Equity analysis of internal and external city operations with status updates on recommendations (e.g., personnel policies, training, contracting)
• Event planning for Children's Day (April 24), AANHPI event (May 17), Pride Month, Juneteenth (June 15), MLT Festival, and Welcoming Week
• Community Conversations planning with LETI, WAFE, and Mountlake Terrace High School
• DEI Strategic Plan next steps: review community engagement data and prioritize action items

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.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended amended AANHPI proclamation (4‑0)
• Excused Commissioner Apio (approved 4‑0)
• Excused Commissioner Pottinger (not approved, no quorum, 2‑1, one abstain)

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission will meet to review current business items. The discussion focuses on the 2025 Work Plan and the 2025 Arts of the Terrace.

• 2025 Work Plan
• 2025 Arts of the Terrace

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.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet online and in person. Agenda items include updates on the Food Forest, naming of a spring volunteer event, and discussion of the 2025 Work Plan. The commission will also hear a Tree Board update and reports from members and staff.

• Food Forest Update (15 minutes)
• Naming of Spring Volunteer Event (10 minutes)
• 2025 Work Plan discussion (8 minutes)
• Tree Board Update (5 minutes)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

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.

• Excused Commissioner Niemi (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Selected “Arbor Day in Action” as spring volunteer event name (4 yes votes)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will vote on recommending a Children's Day proclamation to the City Council. They will also review the DEI Strategic Plan, including internal data and recommendations from an equity analysis of city operations. Additionally, the commission will hear presentations from the Latino Educational Training Institute and Washington Family Engagement, and discuss planning for AAPI Month, Juneteenth, Welcoming Week, and Community Conversations.

• Vote to recommend Children's Day proclamation to City Council
• Presentations by Latino Educational Training Institute and Washington Family Engagement
• Review of DEI Strategic Plan – internal data and recommendations from equity analysis
• Planning for AAPI Month event (5/17) and Juneteenth (6/15)
• Discussion of Community Conversations with Edmonds School District, LETI, WAFE, MLT High School, and National Civic League

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).

• Excused Commissioner Pottinger (6-0)
• Approved February meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended Children’s Day Proclamation to City Council (5-0)
• Moved DEI Commission meeting start time to 6:30 PM (5-0)
• Changed August DEI meeting date to August 26 (5-0)
• Sponsored Skate Night for LGBTQAI Month with $250 funding (5-0)

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission will meet to review updates on city art initiatives and planning. The body is discussing the Arts and Cultural Strategic Plan and the 2025 Arts of the Terrace.

• Update on Pedestrian Plaza Art
• Music in the Parks artist application update
• Arts and Cultural Strategic Plan
• 2025 Arts of the Terrace

The Arts Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its January and February 2025 meetings, both by a 5-0 roll call vote. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on various arts projects and events.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will discuss the Urban Forestry Management Plan, review the 2025 work plan, and receive updates from the Tree Board and city departments. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from chair and council liaison.

• Discussion of Urban Forestry Management Plan (Laura Reed, 25 minutes)
• Review of 2025 Work Plan (8 minutes)
• Tree Board Update (5 minutes)
• Public comment accepted via email or mail
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission approved the minutes of its previous meeting as presented. The commission discussed the Urban Forestry Management Plan's vision statement, with suggestions to be emailed to staff by March 19. It also reviewed the 2025 Work Plan, upcoming events (Arbor Day, Heritage Tree dedication), and received updates on park projects, including a tree planting plan bid under $140,000 and a new Adopt A Park group.

• Approved the meeting minutes as presented (6 yes, 0 no).
• Discussed the Urban Forestry Management Plan vision statement; suggestions due by March 19.
• Noted the 2025 Work Plan will be presented to Council by three commissioners.
• Acknowledged the Arbor Day Event on April 26 at Ballinger Park.
• Acknowledged the first Heritage Tree dedication on April 9 at City Hall.
• Reported a tree planting plan bid selected at just under $140,000, with work starting in Ballinger Park in April.
• Reported new BBQ grills ordered for Ballinger Park and Terrace Creek.
• Reported the Veterans Trail bridge is set to be delivered and installed this month.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission will discuss proclamations for Ramadan and Nawruz, finalize the 2025 work plan, and plan upcoming events including a Community Conversation with the Health Department and an AAPI Month event. The meeting will also include reports from the City Council liaison, commissioners, and staff. No binding decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily discussion and planning.

• Proclamation for Ramadan (Feb 20) and Nawruz (Mar 20) logistics
• Community Conversation with Health Dept (Feb 23, 2-4 PM at MLT Library)
• Know Your Rights event (date TBD) and AAPI Month event (May 17)
• Juneteenth update (Jun 15) and Masjid Umar Al-Farooq follow-up
• Discussion of March community conversation topics: seniors, high school, Indigenous families

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission approved the January minutes and excused two absent commissioners. The commission reviewed the draft work plan, discussed upcoming proclamations (Ramadan, Naw-Ruz, Children's Day), and planned several community events including a Community Conversation, Know Your Rights events, AAPI Month, Juneteenth, and a Vietnamese Refugee Experience webinar. No formal votes were taken on these agenda items; they were discussion items.

• Approved January minutes (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Pottinger (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Francisco (5-0)
• Discussed draft work plan presentation updates
• Planned proclamations for Ramadan, Naw-Ruz, and Children's Day
• Discussed event planning for Community Conversation, Know Your Rights, AAPI Month, Juneteenth, and Vietnamese Refugee Experience
• Agreed to discuss moving meeting time to 6:30 PM at next meeting

Arts Advisory Commission

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and approve its 2025 work plan and the 2025 Arts of the Terrace program. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of the 2025 Work Plan and Presentation
• Discussion of the 2025 Arts of the Terrace program

The commission approved its 2025 work plan and presentation, with Chair Ryan and Vice Chair Hou to present at the March 13 City Council meeting. They also decided to display one panel of student art from Mountlake Terrace Elementary at the 2025 Arts of the Terrace. No other substantive decisions were made; the January minutes were tabled for correction.

• Approved 2025 work plan and presentation
• Selected Chair Ryan and Vice Chair Hou to present at March 13 City Council meeting
• Decided to display one panel of student art from Mountlake Terrace Elementary at Arts of the Terrace
• Tabled January 2025 minutes for correction

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will meet to receive a presentation from the Snohomish County Sports Commission, discuss the 2025 Work Plan, and hear updates from the Tree Board, council liaison, and department status. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of previous minutes.

• Snohomish County Sports Commission Presentation (30 minutes)
• 2025 Work Plan discussion (10 minutes)
• Tree Board Update (5 minutes)
• Reports from Chair and Members (5 minutes each)
• Council Liaison Report and Department Status Report

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission heard a presentation from the Snohomish County Sports Commission and reviewed the final 2025 Work Plan to be presented to City Council. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Excused Commissioner Edholm (6-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (6-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review submitted lodging tax grant applications and vote on recommendations to forward to the City Council. The meeting includes public comment opportunities via phone or Zoom.

• Review of lodging tax grant applications
• Vote on recommendations for City Council approval

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed two grant applications and approved partial funding for both. Friends of the Arts received $10,000 of their $15,000 request, and the Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce received $20,000 of their $35,000 request. Both motions passed 4-0-1 with one abstention each.

• Approved $10,000 grant to Friends of the Arts (4-0-1, Mercer abstained)
• Approved $20,000 grant to Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce (4-0-1, Sonmore abstained)

Arts Advisory Commission

The Arts Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss its 2025 Work Plan and Presentation. The body will also address the 2025 Arts of the Terrace.

• 2025 Work Plan and Presentation
• 2025 Arts of the Terrace

The commission unanimously approved the November 2024 minutes and the December 2024 cancelled meeting minutes. Members agreed to support a letter of endorsement for the RAISE grant, which would fund the second phase of the Main Street Revitalization Project, and the chair signed it. They also adjusted the 2025 work plan, moving 'Art Inventory' to March and 'Social Media Ads for Arts of the Terrace' to June, and requested a wording change on slide #10 of the presentation.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 2024 cancelled meeting minutes (7-0)
• Endorsed RAISE grant letter for Main Street Revitalization Project (unanimous)
• Moved 'Art Inventory' to March in 2025 work plan
• Moved 'Social Media Ads for Arts of the Terrace' to June in 2025 work plan
• Requested slide #10 wording change to 'Create and support'

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

The DEIC will hear a guest speaker on the 50th anniversary of the South Vietnamese diaspora, discuss whether to rename the commission, review proclamations for Black History Month and Naw-Ruz, and plan community conversations and events. Commissioners will also consider the 2025 work plan, which includes community engagement and DEI strategic plan recommendations.

• Guest speaker Tu-Ha Pham Nguyen on 50th anniversary of South Vietnamese diaspora
• Discussion on renaming the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
• Community conversations scheduled for January 29 and February 23
• Review and vote on proclamations for Black History Month and Naw-Ruz
• Draft 2025 work plan including community conversations, AAPI Month event, and ambassador program

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission approved the Naw-Ruz proclamation language (7-0) and discussed a proposal to rename the commission due to DEI backlash, but no decision was made. The commission also heard from a guest speaker about a Vietnamese diaspora event and received updates on upcoming events and community outreach.

• Approved Naw-Ruz proclamation language (7-0)
• Approved December meeting minutes (7-0)
• Discussed renaming commission; no action taken
• Discussed Vietnamese diaspora event; no formal action

Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC)

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission will receive an update on the Urban Forestry Management Plan and hold a vote on the NPIS term renewal. They will also discuss the 2025 work plan and hear reports from the Tree Board, chair, members, council liaison, and department. Public comment is accepted via email or mail before 4 p.m. on meeting day.

• Urban Forestry Management Plan Update (Laura Reed)
• NPIS Term Renewal Vote
• 2025 Work Plan discussion
• Tree Board Update
• Public comment period

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission recommended moving forward with the first Heritage Tree application and voted to renew Anne Bjornstad's term on the NPIS committee. Both motions passed 6-0. The commission also received updates on the Urban Forestry Management Plan, including survey results and a tree inventory, and discussed various park projects and issues.

• Recommended moving forward with first Heritage Tree application (6-0)
• Renewed Anne Bjornstad's term on NPIS committee (6-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (6-0)