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University Place public meetings in 2023

60 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 6, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with agenda document only

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The only document referenced is 1206.PDF, which likely contains the details. No decisions or discussions are specified.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting; agenda documents attached

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda with attached documents, but the agenda text itself contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The only listed materials are the meeting minutes and agenda PDF files.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee meeting scheduled; agenda document only

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place Finance Committee meeting on December 4, 2023. The only listed item is the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF; no specific decisions or discussion topics are provided.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on November 20, 2023. The agenda text contains only references to meeting materials (a PDF of the agenda and a PDF of the regular meeting packet) with no specific items listed. No decisions, discussions, or notable actions are detailed in the provided text.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

No substantive agenda items provided

The provided document contains only the meeting time and title for the Park Advisory Commission. No specific topics, proposals, or actions are listed for discussion.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

City Council

University Place City Council regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023

The provided documents consist of the meeting agenda and materials for the City Council regular meeting. No specific legislative items or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.

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Wed Nov 1, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with agenda document only

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The only document referenced is the agenda PDF itself, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023

Public Safety Advisory Commission

Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting agenda posted

This is a procedural agenda posting for the University Place Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on October 19, 2023. The agenda document contains no substantive items, only the meeting time and a link to the PDF.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate; it lists the meeting time and a single linked document with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

City Council

Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This agenda is procedural boilerplate; it lists a 6:30 P.M. City Council regular meeting with attached materials (a regular meeting packet and agenda PDF) but provides no specific items for decision or discussion.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee meeting scheduled; agenda document available

This is a procedural meeting of the University Place Finance Committee. The agenda document is available for review, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

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Thu Oct 12, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting agenda posted

The agenda document for the October 12, 2023 Park Advisory Commission meeting is available, but the agenda text itself contains no specific items. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., with only the agenda PDF referenced.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss 2024 Comprehensive Plan land use update

The University Place Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, focusing on land use, and to consider the 2025 workplan. The agenda also includes approval of the September 20, 2023 minutes, public comments, and staff/commission comments.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

City Council

Council meeting materials posted; agenda items not detailed in text

This agenda entry lists only the regular meeting materials and agenda PDFs for the October 2, 2023 University Place City Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are described in the provided text, so the meeting's content is not discernible from this source.

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Thu Sep 28, 2023

Economic Development Advisory Commission

Commission meeting agenda with no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only the meeting title and a linked PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached document.

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Thu Sep 21, 2023

Public Safety Advisory Commission

University Place Public Safety Advisory Commission regular meeting

This is the agenda for the Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on September 21, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to the agenda PDF, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with no listed agenda items

This is a procedural meeting of the University Place Planning Commission with no specific agenda items listed in the provided text. The only document referenced is 0920.PDF, which is not described.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

City Council

University Place City Council regular meeting, Sept. 18, 2023

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It lists a regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. and references two PDF documents (meeting materials and the agenda) but provides no specific items for decision or discussion.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting with no substantive agenda items

This is a procedural meeting of the Park Advisory Commission with no listed agenda items beyond the meeting itself. The agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document, indicating no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting with no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only a single item: the Planning Commission meeting itself, with a linked PDF document. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed, indicating the agenda is procedural boilerplate.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

University Place City Council regular meeting Sept. 5, 2023

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—a regular meeting notice and linked documents—with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions specified.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves park improvements and equipment totaling over $438,000

The City Council approved several park projects, including a skate park wall and playground equipment. The Council also discussed potential increases to the Surface Water Management fee and a sewer feasibility study, with further study scheduled for future meetings.

Thu Aug 24, 2023

Economic Development Advisory Commission

Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It lists a single item — the 8:00 a.m. meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Commission on August 24, 2023 — and references an attached agenda PDF, but provides no details on any decisions, discussions, or topics.

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Wed Aug 16, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission regular meeting agenda, no substantive items listed

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place Planning Commission meeting on August 16, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions detailed.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda contains only the meeting time and name, with no listed items for discussion or decision. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

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✓ Decided: Park Advisory Commission reviews Cirque Park study and grant updates

The commission approved the minutes from July 13, 2023, and the meeting agenda. Members received updates on the Cirque Park Community Center study and the status of RCO grant projects. Staff provided updates on city events and park maintenance.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on August 7, 2023. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, only references to meeting materials and the agenda document. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive items described.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan

The City Council adopted a six-year transportation plan and approved a budget ordinance for 2023 carryforward appropriations. The council also authorized a $600,000 payment for a chipseal/sealcoat project and a wayfinding signage plan. Study sessions were held regarding hazard mitigation and accessory dwelling unit code amendments.

Thu Jul 27, 2023

Economic Development Advisory Commission

Economic Development Advisory Commission regular meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive discussion items are listed.

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Thu Jul 20, 2023

Public Safety Advisory Commission

Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting agenda only

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on July 20, 2023. The agenda contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals, only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF agenda document.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Advisory Commission approves previous meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received operational updates from the West Pierce Fire & Rescue and the University Place Police Department regarding holiday call volumes and community outreach.

Mon Jul 17, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This agenda is purely procedural, listing only the regular meeting time and linked documents (agenda and meeting materials PDFs) with no substantive items described. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves opioid abatement representatives and historical society grant

The Council approved the consent agenda, which included appointments to the Pierce County Opioid Abatement Council and a grant for window replacement for the University Place Historical Society. The Council also held study sessions regarding the 2023 carryforward budget, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, and the Northeast Business District plan.

Thu Jul 13, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting agenda only; no details provided

This agenda item is for the University Place Park Advisory Commission meeting on July 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The provided text contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete as supplied.

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✓ Decided: Park Advisory Commission expresses support for inclusive playfield project

The Commission approved the minutes from June 8, 2023, and the current meeting agenda. Commissioners indicated support for pursuing an inclusive playfield project at Cirque Park Adaptive Ballfields. Staff provided updates on field usage, upcoming summer events, and the Cirque Park Community Center Site RFQ.

Mon Jul 3, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee meets; agenda documents only, no listed items

This is a procedural Finance Committee meeting with no specific agenda items listed in the provided text. The agenda references two PDF documents (07-03-23F1.PDF and AGENDA 07-03-23.PDF) but their contents are not included here.

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Mon Jul 3, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on July 3, 2023. The agenda text lists only the meeting time and two attached PDF documents (meeting materials and the agenda itself), with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves consent agenda and reviews transportation plan

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The Council held a study session to review proposed amendments to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Council

City Council meeting cancelled for June 20, 2023

This City Council regular meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

City Council

City Council special meeting agenda; no details provided

This agenda is for a University Place City Council special meeting on June 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The provided text contains only document links and no specific agenda items, so the meeting's purpose or topics are not stated.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves agreement to form Pierce County Opioid Abatement Council

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement to create the Pierce County Opioid Abatement Council to oversee the distribution of settlement funds. The city expects to receive approximately $142,000 over the next 17 years. Council also granted a franchise to Puget Sound Energy, Inc. for natural gas distribution.

Sat Jun 10, 2023

City Council

City Council special meeting agenda; no substantive items listed

This is a special City Council meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, only attached documents. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no decisions or discussions specified.

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✓ Decided: Council identifies allocations for $2.2M in one-time discretionary funds

The Council discussed the allocation of $2.2 million in one-time funds, expressing interest in funding recreation, public works vehicles, and community engagement. The meeting also included reports on state housing legislation and public safety staffing. No formal votes were recorded.

Thu Jun 8, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting agenda; no details provided

This agenda contains only the meeting title and a link to a PDF, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2023, but no decisions or discussions are specified.

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✓ Decided: ARC selected for Cirque Park Community Center feasibility study

The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. Staff provided updates on park improvements and funding for the Cirque Park Inclusive Playground. ARC was selected to prepare a feasibility study Master Plan for the Cirque Park Community Center site.

Wed Jun 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting agenda; no substantive items listed

This agenda contains only the meeting notice and a link to the agenda PDF, with no listed discussion or action items. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no specific decisions or topics identified in the provided text.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council awards $76,050 contract for Cirque Park Community Center study

The City Council approved a consultant agreement with Architecture Resource Collaborative for a feasibility and site plan study. The Council also approved several consent items, including the cancellation of a June 20 meeting. A proposed franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy was presented during a study session.

Thu May 25, 2023

Economic Development Advisory Commission

Economic Development Advisory Commission meeting agenda only

This is a procedural agenda for the Economic Development Advisory Commission meeting on May 25, 2023. The only item listed is the meeting agenda itself, with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions detailed.

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Mon May 15, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda and materials

This is the agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on May 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a reference to meeting materials in a PDF document, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Rainier Communications Commission dues and payroll

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included payroll and membership dues. The council also received an update on storm preparedness for Day Island residents following 2022 king tides.

Thu May 11, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting agenda; no substantive items listed

This is the agenda for the University Place Park Advisory Commission meeting on May 11, 2023. The agenda contains only the standard meeting header and a reference to the agenda document itself, with no listed discussion or action items. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: Park Advisory Commission reviews 2023-24 Parks CIP Project List

The Commission reviewed the 2023-24 Parks Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list of funded projects. Staff reported on progress at Cirque Park, Homestead, and the inclusive playground fundraising. The Commission discussed the RFQ process for the Cirque Park Community Center site.

Mon May 1, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on May 1, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two attached documents (meeting materials and the agenda PDF), with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions detailed.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves agenda and cancels August 21 meeting

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the cancellation of the August 21, 2023, regular meeting. Council members discussed the impact of the Blake decision on drug possession laws and a proposed ordinance, but no final action was taken on the matter.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

Economic Development Advisory Commission

Agenda document for April 27, 2023 meeting is attached but text is not provided.

The provided text only lists the meeting title and a reference to a PDF document. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are visible in the source text.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023

Public Safety Advisory Commission

Public Safety Advisory Commission meets; agenda details not provided

The University Place Public Safety Advisory Commission is holding a meeting on April 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no specific agenda items listed. This appears to be a procedural notice rather than a detailed agenda.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Advisory Commission approves 2023 workplan

The Commission unanimously approved the CY 2023 PSAC workplan and moved it to the City Council for final approval. Members also discussed the status of the police blotter and potential crime prevention trends for the business community.

Mon Apr 17, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda and materials posted

This is a procedural agenda for the University Place City Council regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two attached documents (the meeting materials and the agenda itself), with no specific items detailed. No decisions or discussions are described in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves surplus equipment disposal and right-of-way deed

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment and a right-of-way dedication deed. The council also received updates on an inclusive playground project estimated to cost $1,053,465.00.

Thu Apr 13, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission to hold regular meeting

This agenda is minimal and contains only the meeting title and a link to the agenda PDF. No specific items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda and materials

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes a link to the meeting materials document and the agenda PDF. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards road and trail contracts and joins opioid settlement

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects and a legal resolution via the consent agenda. The City Manager and City Engineer provided updates on capital improvement and commercial projects.

Thu Mar 30, 2023

Public Safety Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Public Safety Advisory Commission approves previous meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received reports from the fire department, school district, and police chief, and discussed potential additions to the workplan including traffic safety and crime reporting.

Mon Mar 20, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023

This agenda is purely procedural, listing only the date, time, and meeting name. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are provided.

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Mon Mar 20, 2023

City Council

Council meeting agenda with no listed substantive items

This agenda packet contains only the meeting materials and agenda documents for the March 20, 2023, regular City Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached PDFs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Housing Action Toolkit and new parking meters for Market Place

The City Council adopted an ordinance to implement the Housing Action Toolkit and approved the purchase of parking meters for Market Place. Council also updated the city's Stormwater Management Program and approved several equipment and service contracts.

Thu Mar 9, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission meeting agenda; no details provided

This agenda contains only the meeting time and a link to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on March 9, 2023, but the substance of what will be discussed or decided is not included in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Park Advisory Commission approves January meeting minutes and March agenda

The Commission approved the minutes from January 12 and January 19, 2023, with specific amendments. The March 9, 2023, agenda was also approved. Staff provided updates on the Cirque Park and Homestead Park projects.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves emergency management agreement and meeting agenda

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included the February 21, 2023 minutes and an amended interlocal agreement for emergency management. The council also held study sessions regarding stormwater management, housing action toolkits, and affordable housing fund utilization.

Thu Feb 23, 2023

Economic Development Advisory Commission

Economic Development Advisory Commission meeting agenda only

The agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and a link to the agenda PDF, with no listed items. This is procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council authorizes public safety levy lid lift for April election

The City Council approved a resolution to place a levy lid lift for law enforcement services on the April 2023 special election ballot. Council also approved an interlocal agreement for flood control projects but rejected a proposed housing sales tax.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council majority agrees to pursue public safety levy in April 2023 election

The City Council approved the purchase of a road roller and the disposal of surplus equipment. A majority of the Council agreed to seek a new public safety levy in the April 2023 Special Election, requesting resolutions for two different funding options. Staff were also directed to explore agreement templates for playground naming.

Wed Feb 1, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda contains only a single item: the Planning Commission meeting agenda document. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Sat Jan 28, 2023

City Council

City Council special meeting agenda posted; no details listed

This is a procedural agenda for a University Place City Council special meeting on January 28, 2023. The agenda text contains no listed items, only references to attached PDF documents. No decisions or discussions are specified.

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✓ Decided: Council agrees to bring public safety ballot measure back to voters

City Council agreed to return a public safety levy to voters in either the April or August 2023 special election. The Council also identified several economic development and infrastructure projects to be funded using $1.1M in one-time monies.

Thu Jan 19, 2023

Public Safety Advisory Commission

Joint advisory commissions meeting in University Place

This is a joint meeting of city advisory commissions in University Place, WA. The agenda is minimal and contains only procedural information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Advisory Commission holds roundtable discussion

The commission conducted a small roundtable focus group discussion regarding public safety services and proposals. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials posted

This is a regular City Council meeting with only procedural agenda materials listed; no specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $412,500 for Cirque Park skate park improvements

The City Council approved several equipment purchases and commission appointments via a consent agenda. The council also discussed a proposal to install parking meters at the Village at Chambers Bay and tabled a discussion on affordable housing options.

Thu Jan 12, 2023

Park Advisory Commission

Park Advisory Commission regular meeting agenda

This is the agenda for the University Place Park Advisory Commission meeting on January 12, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: Park Advisory Commission elects new Chair and Vice Chair

The Commission elected Amy Wolfe as Chair and Ian Ainoa as Vice Chair. Staff reported that an RCO grant has been funded for the Cirque Park project. The body also approved the minutes from December 9, 2021, and the January 13, 2022, agenda.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

City Council

City Council regular meeting with agenda materials only

This is a procedural City Council regular meeting. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents (agenda and meeting materials PDFs); no specific action items, ordinances, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves credit card limit ordinance and financial consulting contract

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included an ordinance amending credit card limits and a professional services agreement for financial reporting. The council also reviewed 2023 work plans for city commissions and discussed potential employee retention bonuses using ARPA funds.