Duvall public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Duvall City Council will discuss and vote on Agenda Bill 25-71, which concerns the final plat for the Batten Creek development (SU18-004). The Council will also consider Agenda Bill 25-72 to approve and ratify the emergency declaration issued on December 11. Both items are listed under Existing Business for decision at the December 16 meeting.

• Agenda Bill 25-71 – Final Plat for Batten Creek (SU18-004) – discussion and decision
• Agenda Bill 25-72 – Approval and Ratification of Emergency Declaration from December 11 – discussion and decision

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the final plat for Batten Creek (Agenda Bill 25-71). It ratified the emergency declaration issued on December 11 (Agenda Bill 25-72). All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Batten Creek (Agenda Bill 25-71) (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency declaration from Dec 11 (Agenda Bill 25-72) (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Duvall Cultural Commission will discuss ongoing Rainworks activity and the Cedarcrest High School SAGE Project. It will also review calls for artist submissions for two proposed works: the Night Sky Mural and the Native Plants of the Northwest display. Public comment will be accepted from attendees following the commission's guidelines.

• Rainworks activity (existing business)
• Cedarcrest High School SAGE Project – discussion (existing business)
• Review call for artist submissions – Night Sky Mural (new business)
• Review call for artist submissions – Native Plants of the Northwest (new business)

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will consider approval of the November meeting minutes. It will also review an eligibility list under new/old business. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, agenda changes, public comment, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve November meeting minutes
• Review eligibility list
• Public comment period

The commission approved the November meeting minutes after a motion by Jamie and a second by Charlie. They also approved a four‑point rules and regulation update after a motion by Jaime and a second by Charlie. A motion on the eligibility list was made by Charlie and seconded by Jamie, but the minutes do not record a decision on that item.

• Approved November meeting minutes (motion by Jamie, second by Charlie)
• Approved rules and regulation update (4 points) (motion by Jaime, second by Charlie)

City Council

The City Council will swear in Mayor-Elect Amy McHenry and four councilmembers-elect. The body will also hold public hearings on impact fees and the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and decide on budget adjustments.

• Public hearings on DMC § 14.58 impact fees and the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Decision on 2025/2026 Mid-Biennium Review and Budget Adjustments
• Decision on Letter of Intent for Energy System Lease
• Interlocal Agreement with King County for Park Tax Levy
• Amendment # 1 of Contract with Seattle Public Utilities

The council approved the 2025/2026 Mid‑Biennium Review and Budget Adjustments (Agenda Bill 25‑52), with all members voting in favor except Councilmember Knaplund who dissented. The council unanimously approved updates to DMC § 14.58 impact fees (Agenda Bill 25‑68). The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Agenda Bill 25‑69) was also approved unanimously. Finally, the council unanimously approved a Letter of Intent for an Energy System Lease (Agenda Bill 25‑70).

• Approved Agenda Bill 25‑52 Mid‑Biennium Review & Budget Adjustments (all yes, Knaplund dissent)
• Approved Agenda Bill 25‑68 Updates to DMC § 14.58 Impact Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda Bill 25‑69 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda Bill 25‑70 Letter of Intent for Energy System Lease (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (payroll, minutes, appointments, etc.) (no opposition)
• Adopted council agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and discuss the 2025/2026 mid-biennium review and budget adjustments. The meeting also includes a workshop on sensitive areas code updates and decisions on several interlocal agreements.

• Public hearing and discussion on 2025/2026 Mid-Biennium Review and Budget Adjustments
• Right of Way Easement Purchase on 3rd Avenue
• Approval of Civil Service Commission’s Rules and Regulations
• Interlocal Agreements with City of Issaquah, King County IFIT, and Eastside Transportation Partnership
• Re-appointment of N. Scott Stewart as Judge of the Duvall Municipal Court

The Duvall City Council approved the consent agenda, including payroll, minutes, and several interlocal agreements, with no opposition. The mid-biennium budget adjustments and Civil Service Commission rules were discussed but not approved; both are scheduled for future meetings. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the budget.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll, minutes, and interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Re-appointed N. Scott Stewart as Duvall Municipal Court Judge (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to interlocal agreement with City of Issaquah (consent agenda)
• Approved Eastside Transportation Partnership interlocal agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved interlocal agreement with King County IFIT (consent agenda)
• Approved right-of-way easement purchase on 3rd Avenue (consent agenda)
• Tabled 2025/2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments for next meeting
• Tabled Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations for December 2 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation regarding DMC Chapter 14.58 Impact Fee Assessments. The body will also review proposed code amendments for co-living housing and residential parking.

• Public hearing on PC Agenda Bill 25-23: DMC Chapter 14.58 Impact Fee Assessments
• Recommendation on PC Agenda Bill 25-23: DMC Chapter 14.58 Impact Fee Assessments
• Discussion of PC Agenda Bill 25-17: Co-Living Housing
• Discussion of PC Agenda Bill 25-19: Residential Parking Code Amendments

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A public hearing on the DMC 14.58 impact fee amendment was held with no public testimony. Commissioners voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to DMC 14.58.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended DMC 14.58 impact fee amendments to City Council (6-0)

Cultural Commission

The regular Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

Civil Service

The commission will review its rules and regulations for commissioners. It will consider the current eligibility list. An update on the commissioner will be provided.

• Review of Civil Service commission rules and regulations for commissioners
• Discussion of the eligibility list
• Update on the commissioner

The commission approved the October meeting minutes after a motion by Jaime Kemper and a second by Charlie Webster. No changes to the agenda were made. Items on rule revisions, the eligibility list, corrections, and a commissioner update were discussed, but no decisions or vote totals were recorded. The next meeting is set for December 3, 2025.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion by Jaime Kemper, second by Charlie Webster)

Planning Commission

The Duvall Planning Commission will conduct a design review of the Duvall Mosque Complex (PC Agenda Bill 25-24). Commissioners will consider a recommendation on the mosque design. The commission will receive an update on the Sensitive Area Ordinance (PC Agenda Bill 25-25). Staff will provide a status update on co‑living (CA25-006) and residential parking (CA25-002) code amendments.

• Design review of Duvall Mosque Complex (PC Agenda Bill 25-24)
• Recommendation on Duvall Mosque Complex design (PC Agenda Bill 25-24)
• Introduction to Sensitive Area Ordinance update (PC Agenda Bill 25-25)
• Co‑Living code amendment status update (CA25-006)
• Residential parking code amendment status update (CA25-002)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the amended September 24 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. A motion to postpone the design recommendation for the Duvall Mosque Complex failed 2‑1 with three abstentions. The commission then voted 4‑1 with one abstention to recommend the project’s design and pedestrian‑oriented space to the hearing examiner, as outlined in the staff report dated October 22, 2025.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved amended September 24 minutes (6-0)
• Postponement of design recommendation failed 2-1 with three abstentions
• Recommended design to hearing examiner passed 4-1 with one abstention

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings and discuss the 2025/2026 mid-biennium budget review and the 2026 property tax levy and fee schedule. The body will also consider a municipal annexation and a resolution for the employee wellness program.

• Public hearings on 2025/2026 Mid-Biennium Review and Budget Adjustments
• Public hearings on 2025/2026 Revenues and 2026 Property Tax Levy and Fee Schedule
• Agenda Bill 25-47: Approval of Municipal Annexation
• Agenda Bill 25-49: Grant Acceptance from King County Flood Control District
• Agenda Bill 25-55: Resolution Supporting the Continuation of the Employee Wellness Program

The council approved the municipal annexation (Agenda Bill 25‑47) with all present members voting yea. It also approved the 2025/2026 revenue plan and 2026 property tax levy (Agenda Bill 25‑53) with the recorded vote tally. The 2026 fee schedule (Agenda Bill 25‑54) passed with five yea votes, one nay, and one member absent. A resolution supporting the employee wellness program (Agenda Bill 25‑55) was approved without opposition.

• Approved municipal annexation (Agenda Bill 25‑47) – all present members yea
• Approved 2025/2026 revenue and property tax levy (Agenda Bill 25‑53) – Mercer yea, Olen yea, Shaffer absent, McHenry yea, Supple yea, Knaplund yea, Kufeldt yea
• Approved 2026 fee schedule (Agenda Bill 25‑54) – 5 yea, 1 nay (Knaplund), 1 absent (Shaffer)
• Approved employee wellness program resolution (Agenda Bill 25‑55) – unanimous yea
• Approved consent agenda items (payroll, minutes, grant acceptance, grant amendment) – unanimous yea

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss the process and next steps for the WA Creative District. The body will also review a stencil making work party and the Cedarcrest Highschool SAGE Project.

• WA Creative District process and coordination with other small cities
• Stencil Making Work Party
• Cedarcrest Highschool SAGE Project

City Council

The Duvall City Council will discuss and decide on Agenda Bill 25-46, a public safety sales tax ordinance. It will also consider municipal annexation (Agenda Bill 25-47) and the location of a public works maintenance yard (Agenda Bill 25-48). Additional items include a presentation on 2025/2026 revenue sources and a State of the College address by Cascadia College's president.

• Agenda Bill 25-46 – Public Safety Sales Tax Ordinance (discussion/decision)
• Agenda Bill 25-47 – Municipal Annexation (discussion)
• Agenda Bill 25-48 – Public Works Maintenance Yard Site Location (discussion/decision)
• 2025/2026 Revenue Sources presentation by Beth McMinn, Director of Finance
• State of the College presentation by Eric Murray, President – Cascadia College

The Duvall City Council approved the Public Safety Sales Tax Ordinance (6-1 vote) and the Public Works Maintenance Yard Site Location (unanimous approval). It denied the Adventure Community Church waiver request (2-5 vote). The council also approved the purchase of public property, moving its funding to the utility capital fund, and added Agenda Bill 25-42 to new business while removing Agenda Bill 25-43 from the consent agenda.

• Approved Public Safety Sales Tax Ordinance (6-1)
• Approved Public Works Maintenance Yard Site Location (unanimous)
• Denied Adventure Community Church waiver request (2-5)
• Approved Reaffirmation of Purchase of Public Property, funding moved to utility capital fund (unanimous)
• Added Agenda Bill 25-42 to new business (no opposition)
• Removed Agenda Bill 25-43 from consent agenda (no opposition)

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will review its commission rules and regulations, consider the eligibility list, and receive an update on the Field Training Officer program and Reserve Officer status. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of Civil Service commission rules and regulations
• Discussion of eligibility list
• Update on Field Training Officer (FTO) program
• Update on Reserve Officer status
• Approval of September meeting minutes

The commission approved a set of new civil‑service rules, including an eligibility list and updates on the Field Training Officer program for Ion Cazac and Bob Reife. A motion to approve the September meeting minutes was made and seconded, but the record does not show the vote outcome. The next commission meeting was scheduled for November 5, 2025.

• Approved new civil‑service rules and regulations (motion by Jaime, seconded by Charlie)
• Approved eligibility list (motion by Charlie, seconded by Brooke)
• Approved update on FTO (Ion Cazac) and Bob Reife (as part of new rules)
• Motion to approve September meeting minutes (motion by Jaime, seconded by Charlie; outcome not recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 5, 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session consisting of an executive session under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b). The meeting will not be recorded and has no virtual attendance option.

• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)

Mayor Amy Ockerlander called the meeting to order at 17:30. The council entered an executive session, reconvened at 19:45, and adjourned at 19:46. No substantive business was acted upon.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss three agenda bills regarding city development codes. The body will review impact fee assessments, co-living housing, and building height regulations.

• PC Agenda Bill 25-23: DMC 14.58 Impact Fee Assessments
• PC Agenda Bill 25-19: Co-Living Housing
• PC Agenda Bill 25-22: DMC 14.64.130 Building Height

The Planning Commission approved the September 24 agenda with a 5‑0 vote and also approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Staff presented announcements, including the departing Planning Director’s farewell. Commissioners discussed proposed amendments to impact fees, co‑living housing, and building height, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an update on the Capital Facilities Plan and several written reports, including a waste‑management tax notice and a progress report for 14241 Main Street, NE. The regular council meeting will adopt the agenda, approve payroll, claims, minutes, a planning commission appointment, and a contract amendment with Transpo Group. New business includes a proposed film policy presented by the City Clerk. Public comments will be accepted in‑person only.

• Update on Capital Facilities Plan (discussion item)
• Business and Occupancy Tax Increase Notice from Waste Management (written report)
• Progress Report Regarding 14241 Main Street, NE (written report)
• Contract Amendment #1 with Transpo Group (2025-50) (consent agenda)
• Proposed Film Policy (new business item)

The council adopted the regular meeting agenda and added an item to suspend Council Procedure § 5.8(A) for the September 30 special meeting. All consent‑agenda items—payroll and claims, September 2 meeting minutes, a planning‑commission appointment, and Contract Amendment #1 with Transpo Group (2025‑50)—were approved without opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion by McHenry, seconded by Shaffer, no opposition)
• Added suspension of § 5.8(A) to consent agenda for Sep 30 special meeting (no opposition)
• Approved payroll and claims (no opposition)
• Approved minutes of Sep 2, 2025 council meeting (no opposition)
• Approved appointment to Duvall Planning Commission (Agenda Bill 25‑40, no opposition)
• Approved Contract Amendment #1 with Transpo Group (2025‑50) (Agenda Bill 25‑41, no opposition)
• Approved suspension of Council Procedure § 5.8(A) for Sep 30 special meeting (no opposition)

Cultural Commission

The Duvall Cultural Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear staff announcements, and take public comment. Commissioners will discuss a stencil-making work party, artist murals for the Visitor Center, commissioner term limits, and plans for the New Year’s Eve celebration.

• Stencil Making Work Party — discussion/decision
• Call for Artist Visitor Center Mural and Night Sky Mural — discussion
• Commissioner Terms — discussion
• New Year’s Eve Celebration — discussion

The Cultural Commission approved, by unanimous vote, an agenda amendment to begin the process of creating a creative district in Duvall. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed but not decided. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved agenda addition to start creative district process (unanimous)

Civil Service

The Duvall Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss updates regarding open positions and eligibility lists. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Review of Civil Service Commission rules and regulations
• Update on open Civil Service Commissioner position
• Discussion of eligibility list
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the June meeting after a motion by Jaime Kemper and a second by Charlie Webster. No other formal actions were recorded; the remaining agenda items were informational updates and a pending motion on an eligibility list.

• Approved June meeting minutes (motion by Jaime, second by Charlie)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss a T-Mobile Q3 2025 grant proposal and a proposed film policy. The body will also consider a contract to update the Sensitive Areas Ordinance and amendments to council procedures.

• T-Mobile Q3, 2025 Grant Proposal
• Agenda Bill 25-38: Contract for Services to Update Sensitive Areas Ordinance
• Proposed Film Policy presentation
• Agenda Bill 25-39: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission
• Proposed Amendments to Council Procedures

The council adopted the meeting agenda after a motion and second with no opposition. It also approved the consent agenda, which covered payroll and claims, the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, a contract to update the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, and an appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (no opposition)
• Approved payroll and claims (consent agenda, no opposition)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda, no opposition)
• Approved contract for services to update Sensitive Areas Ordinance (Agenda Bill 25-38, no opposition)
• Approved appointment to the Civil Service Commission (Agenda Bill 25-39, no opposition)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a site plan review for the Main Street Group and discuss various housing types. The body is also reviewing permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing options.

• Main Street Group Site Plan Review SPR-25-2 (PC Agenda Bill 25-20)
• Permanent Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Emergency Housing (PC Agenda Bill 25-21)

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the July 23 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of the SPR-25-2 Main Street Development design to the hearing examiner, subject to staff‑provided conditions. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 23 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SPR-25-2 Main Street Development design (4-0)

City Council

The Duvall City Council will discuss and vote on a police union contract, proposed social media policy, and updates to business license rules. The meeting also includes presentations on public safety sales tax grants and a maintenance yard project, along with a site selection discussion for a municipal civic campus.

• Agenda Bill 25-36 – Duvall Police Association Memorandum of Understanding (discussion/decision)
• Proposed Amendments to Council Procedures
• Agenda Bill 25-37 – Update to Duvall Municipal Code § 5.01 – Business Licenses (discussion/decision)
• Presentation on Proposed Social Media Policy
• Project Update on Maintenance Yard

The council approved a municipal code amendment to update business licensing requirements in response to recent state legislation. It also unanimously approved the Duvall Police Association memorandum of understanding. Council members agreed to cancel the November 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole and regular council meeting that would have conflicted with election night. The consent agenda and several procedural motions were approved without opposition.

• Approved Agenda Bill 25-36 – Duvall Police Association MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda Bill 25-37 – Update to Municipal Code §5.01 business licenses (unanimous)
• Canceled November 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole Workshop and regular council meeting (unanimous agreement)
• Approved consent agenda items (payroll, meeting minutes, donation) without opposition
• Extended meeting end time under §5.2 of Council Procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted council agenda without opposition
• Approved regular council agenda without opposition

Planning Commission

The City of Duvall Planning Commission will conduct a mobile tour of three in-town residential developments. The public is invited to join the tour at the scheduled locations.

• Rio Vista Park at 27010 NE 143rd Place
• Skylit Community at 26800 NE 143rd Circle
• Towns 143rd at 143rd and 266th

City Council Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a working session to discuss potential ballot initiatives. The session includes presentations from lead strategist Christian Sinderman and consultant Erin Schultz of NWP Consulting.

• Working session on potential ballot initiatives

The Committee of the Whole held a working session on a potential ballot initiative presented by NWP Consulting. Council members and the City Administrator asked questions and discussed the presentation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a design for the Duvall Police Department twin post sign. The body will also discuss proposed code amendments regarding residential parking, public facilities, and parks and open space.

• Design review for Duvall Police Department Twin Post Sign (PC Agenda Bill 25-15)
• Proposed code amendment for DMC 14.31 Parks & Open Space and DMC 14.32 Public Facilities (PC Agenda Bill 25-16)
• Proposed code amendment for DMC 14.44 Residential Parking (PC Agenda Bill 25-17)
• Discussion of proposed PC Bylaws (PC Agenda Bill 25-3)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 11, 2025 minutes. It recommended approval of the twin‑post sign design for the Police Department as conditioned in the staff report. The commission also adopted the revised Planning Commission bylaws. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of twin post police sign design (6-0)
• Adopted revised Planning Commission bylaws (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss amendments to council procedures and transportation planning. The body is scheduled to vote on several interlocal agreements and a contract for water tank improvements.

• Contract with RH2 Consultants for 2.2 MG Tank Upgrade & Improvements
• Amendment and Update to the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Grant Submittal
• Interlocal Agreement with Woodinville Fire & Rescue
• Interlocal Agreement with Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Forum

The council adopted the meeting agenda and then approved the consent agenda items without opposition. The consent agenda included payroll and claims, the July 1 meeting minutes, interlocal agreements with Woodinville Fire & Rescue and Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Forum, an amendment to the 6‑Year Transportation Improvement Program, a contract with RH2 Consultants for a 2.2 MG tank upgrade, and a TIB grant submittal.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and claims (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Woodinville Fire & Rescue (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Forum (unanimous)
• Approved amendment and update to the 6‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract with RH2 Consultants for 2.2 MG tank upgrade & improvements (unanimous)
• Approved TIB grant submittal (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss several community art and performance initiatives. The agenda focuses on planning for seasonal projects and local talent events.

• Stencil Making Work Party discussion
• Seasonal Art Project discussion
• Depot Park Performing Stage discussion
• SummerStage Has Talent discussion

The agenda was approved unanimously. The Stencil Making Work Party was tabled to the next meeting. Commissioners moved the Depot Park performing stage to spring 2026, planning four performances and will revisit the performer list in December 2025. They unanimously approved that each SummerStage applicant will fill a spot and agreed to an August recess.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Stencil Making Work Party tabled to next meeting
• Depot Park performances moved to spring 2026 (4 performances planned)
• Revisit Depot Park performer list in December 2025
• SummerStage applicants each fill a spot (unanimous approval)
• August recess agreed

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on an amended interlocal agreement with Eastside Fire & Rescue. The meeting also includes a presentation on the state of healthcare from EvergreenHealth.

• Agenda Bill 25-32: Amended Interlocal Agreement with Eastside Fire & Rescue
• Presentation on State of Healthcare by EvergreenHealth

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items covering payroll, claims, and the June 17, 2025 minutes. The amendment to the interlocal agreement with Woodinville Fire & Rescue (Agenda Bill 25‑32) was scheduled for the consent agenda at the July 15 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and claims item on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled Agenda Bill 25‑32 interlocal agreement amendment for July 15 consent agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The meeting also includes a workshop featuring a presentation from the King County Search and Rescue Association.

• Agenda Bill 25-26: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Agenda Bill 25-31: Final Plat of Meadowlark Subdivision, SU 21-001
• Agenda Bill 25-29: Contract for Election Consulting Services
• Agenda Bill 25-30: Reappointment to the Duvall Library Board
• Proposed amendments to Council Procedures

The Duvall City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including payroll, meeting minutes, an election consulting contract, a library board reappointment, and the Meadowlark Subdivision final plat. The council also voted unanimously to approve Agenda Bill 25-26, updating the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. No councilmembers opposed any of the actions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (no opposition)
• Approved payroll and claims (no opposition)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2025 Council retreat (no opposition)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 Council meeting (no opposition)
• Approved contract for election consulting services (Agenda Bill 25-29) (no opposition)
• Approved reappointment to Duvall Library Board (Agenda Bill 25-30) (no opposition)
• Approved final plat of Meadowlark Subdivision, SU 21-001 (Agenda Bill 25-31) (no opposition)
• Approved 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Updates (Agenda Bill 25-26) unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a recommendation for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The body will also discuss draft by-laws for the commission.

• PC Agenda Bill 25-14: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Recommendation to City Council
• PC Agenda Bill 25-3: Draft Planning Commission By-Laws

The commission approved the June 11 agenda with a 6‑0 vote and also approved the May 28 minutes by the same vote count. Commissioners moved to recommend the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update to the City Council, though no vote outcome was recorded. The commission continued its review of draft by‑laws and noted the open position will be advertised in Spanish in the future.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 28 minutes (6-0)

Cultural Commission

The regular Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review new hire Ion Cazac and receive an update on a student officer. The body will also discuss switching its meeting platform from Zoom to Teams.

• New hire Ion Cazac
• Student Officer update
• Transition from Zoom to Teams
• Civil Service commission rules and Regulation update

The commission approved the minutes from the May meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Jaime Kemper and seconded by Commissioner Charlie Webster. No other items were formally decided; topics such as switching to Teams and a new hire were discussed but not resolved.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion by Jaime Kemper, second by Charlie Webster)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program, Comprehensive Plan amendments, and sign code updates. The body will also consider decisions on accessory dwelling units and a development agreement for Duvall Village.

• Public hearing and decision on 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Public hearing and discussion on 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Public hearing and decision on Sign Code Update
• Decision on Accessory Dwelling Units Policy
• Decision on Development Agreement Amendment for Duvall Village

The council approved a development agreement amendment for Duvall Village (5‑2 vote). It also unanimously approved the six‑year transportation improvement program and the sign‑code update. The accessory‑dwelling‑units policy and the personnel‑manual updates were each approved by a 6‑1 vote. The consent agenda, including payroll and meeting minutes, was adopted without opposition.

• Approved Development Agreement Amendment for Duvall Village (5-2)
• Approved Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved Sign Code Update (7-0)
• Approved Accessory Dwelling Units Policy (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Manual and Municipal Code Chapter 4 updates (6-1)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Sworn in Police Officer Ion Cazac

Planning Commission

The Duvall Planning Commission will meet to review and decide on sign code updates for parks and open space, and discuss a periodic update to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. They will also hear a recommendation on an Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and receive city staff announcements.

• PC Agenda Bill 25-5: DMC 14.50 Sign Code Updates for Parks & Open Space (decision)
• PC Agenda Bill 25-14: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (discussion only)
• Recommendation to City Council: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (decision) involving DMC 14.48, DMC 14.06, DMC 14.12–14.18

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the May 14 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners suspended hearing rules to address public questions and extended the meeting by 15 minutes, both unanimously. They voted to recommend the DMC 14.50 sign‑code amendments and the DMC 14.48, 14.06, and 14.18 amendments to the City Council for adoption.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 14 minutes (5-0)
• Suspended hearing rules to address questions (5-0)
• Extended meeting by 15 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended DMC 14.50 sign‑code amendments to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended DMC 14.48, 14.06, and 14.18 amendments to City Council (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss strategic financial planning and council procedures. The session focuses on the roles and responsibilities of council members.

• Strategic Financial Planning discussion
• Duvall City Council Procedures, Roles, and Responsibilities discussion

The council met for a retreat where the City Administrator presented projected budget shortfalls and options. Council members discussed proposed updates to council procedures and practiced Robert's Rules of Order. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and make decisions regarding park impact fees and a development agreement for Duvall Village. The meeting also includes a policy update on accessory dwelling units and a request for permit fee waivers.

• Public hearing and decision on Park Impact Fee (Agenda Bill 25-07)
• Public hearing and decision on Development Agreement Amendment for Duvall Village (Agenda Bill 25-23)
• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Units Policy Update
• Request for permit fee waivers by Acres of Diamonds (Agenda Bill 25-22)
• Presentation on drought forecast conditions by Eastside Fire & Rescue

The council approved the consent agenda without opposition. The Park Impact Fee agenda bill (Bill 25-07) was adopted after an amendment to raise the rate failed; the original motion passed unanimously. The Development Agreement Amendment for Duvall Village (Bill 25-23) was tabled until the next meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (no opposition)
• Amendment to raise Park Impact Fee rate failed (vote: 2 Aye, 5 Nay)
• Park Impact Fee agenda bill approved unanimously
• Development Agreement Amendment for Duvall Village tabled
• Adopted meeting agenda (no opposition)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a development agreement for the Duvall Village project (DAA25-001) and proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance in DMC 14.48, 14.06, and 14.12–14.18. After the hearings, the commission will discuss and possibly vote on a recommendation to the City Council for the development agreement, and hold discussion only on the ADU ordinance. The meeting also includes a written report on residential parking policy.

• Public hearing on DAA25-001 Development Agreement for Duvall Village
• Public hearing on ADU ordinance amendments to DMC 14.48, 14.06, and 14.12–14.18
• Discussion and possible vote on recommendation to City Council for Duvall Village development agreement
• Discussion only on ADU ordinance recommendation to City Council
• Residential Parking Policy Update (written report)

The commission approved its agenda and the April 23 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 4‑0 to recommend the DAA25‑001 development agreement amendment to the City Council for approval. No amendments were recommended for the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, and a final recommendation will be given at the May 28 meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 23 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended DAA25-001 development agreement amendment to City Council (4-0)
• No ADU ordinance amendments recommended (no vote)
• Adjourned at 7:52 PM

Cultural Commission

This regular meeting includes discussion of the Commission's bylaws, review of several upcoming cultural projects, and staff announcements. Items under new business include the SummerStage T-Shirt Design Contest, Show Your Pride Art, Visitor Center Stair Mural, Book Bench collection, and SummerStage youth performances. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cultural Commission Bylaws Discussion
• SummerStage T-Shirt Design Contest Review
• Show Your Pride Art Review
• Visitor Center Stair Mural
• Book Bench – Book collection

Civil Service

The Duvall Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and discuss operational updates. New and old business includes reviewing the eligibility list for hiring, updates on lateral-level applicants, and changes to the Public Safety Testing written exam. No binding decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Review of eligibility list for police/fire candidate hiring
• Update on lateral-level applicant progress
• Update on Public Safety Testing written exam changes
• Approval of April meeting minutes

Commissioners approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jaime Kemper and a second by Charlie Webster. A motion to approve the eligibility list was also made by Jaime Kemper and seconded by Charlie Webster, but the minutes do not record the outcome. The commission received updates on lateral level applicants, public safety testing written exam changes, and noted that William Ojeda's Position 3 expired on April 1, 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025.

• Approved minutes of 04/02/2025 meeting (motion by Jaime Kemper, second by Charlie Webster)
• Motion to approve eligibility list (motion by Jaime Kemper, second by Charlie Webster) – outcome not recorded

City Council

The Duvall City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting. Items include a discussion of the 2024 Finance Report and King County Parks Levy. In the regular meeting, the Council will consider approval of the 2024 Transportation Plan and discuss a new park impact fee, as well as vote on a fee waiver resolution for the Acres of Diamonds event.

• Agenda Bill 25-08 – Approval of the 2024 Transportation Plan (discussion/decision)
• Agenda Bill 25-07 – Park Impact Fee (discussion)
• Agenda Bill 25-22 – Fee Waiver Resolution for Acres of Diamonds (discussion/decision)
• Consent Agenda: Agenda Bill 25-20 – Citywide Roadway Overlay and Agenda Bill 25-21 – Economic Development Grant Awards
• Presentation from Duvall Music Crawll by Morgan Henley

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included payroll, prior meeting minutes, a citywide roadway overlay, and economic development grant awards. The council also approved Agenda Bill 25-08, the 2024 Transportation Plan, with no opposition.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unopposed)
• Approved consent agenda items: payroll, April 15 and April 22 meeting minutes, Citywide Roadway Overlay, Economic Development Grant Awards (unopposed)
• Approved Agenda Bill 25-08 – 2024 Transportation Plan (unopposed)

Planning Commission

The Duvall Planning Commission will discuss and take public comment on proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit code (PC 25-12) and consider a recommendation on the 2044 Transportation Plan (PC 25-9). The commission will also review and update its own by-laws (PC 25-3) and approve meeting minutes from April 9.

• PC 25-12: DMC 14.48 Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Amendment (presentation/discussion)
• PC 25-9: 2044 Transportation Plan Recommendation (vote on recommendation)
• PC 25-3: Planning Commission By-Laws (facilitation and update)
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025, Planning Commission meeting
• General public comments accepted in writing until noon on meeting day

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the April 9, 2025 minutes (7‑0). Commissioners moved and seconded a recommendation to send the 2024 Transportation Plan to City Council for adoption. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 PM after a motion to table remaining items.

• Approved meeting agenda (vote 7‑0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Recommended 2024 Transportation Plan to City Council (motion moved and seconded; vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 PM after motion to table remaining items (motion moved and seconded)

City Council

The Duvall City Council is holding a special meeting requested by three councilmembers to discuss council procedures and meeting norms. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Discussion on Council Procedures and Meeting Norms

The council met on April 22, 2025 at 15619 Main Street, NE. Members discussed council procedures and meeting norms, including decorum, use of Robert’s Rules, handling of questions and information requests, and motion procedures. No final action was taken on any item. The meeting was adjourned at 18:40.

City Council

The City Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole workshop starting at 5:30 PM, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Key discussion items include an update on the legislative session, changes to the personnel manual and municipal code, and a review of economic development and tourism grant applications. During the regular meeting, the council will hold a public hearing on the Transportation Plan and consider its adoption, along with approval of human services grants and an update to the Accessory Dwelling Units policy. A walk-in item seeks a fee waiver for parks.

• Public hearing on the Transportation Plan
• Agenda Bill 25-08 – Adoption of the Transportation Plan
• Agenda Bill 25-18 – Accessory Dwelling Units Policy Update
• Agenda Bill 25-17 – Review and Approval of Human Services Grants
• Walk-In Item – Agenda Bill 25-19 – Fee Waiver for Parks

The council approved its meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payroll, meeting minutes, and citywide parks signage. It also approved the committee’s recommendations on the Human Services Grant and adopted a fee waiver allowing internal staff to use permit fees for park projects. The Transportation Plan and ADU policy updates were deferred for future discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (no opposition)
• Approved consent agenda covering payroll, minutes, and parks signage (no opposition)
• Approved Human Services Grant recommendations (no opposition)
• Approved fee waiver for parks (no opposition)
• Deferred adoption of the Transportation Plan (postponed)
• Deferred Accessory Dwelling Units policy update (postponed)

Cultural Commission

The Duvall Cultural Commission will discuss and potentially adopt its bylaws draft, covering meeting procedures, attendance, voting, and officer duties. Commissioners will also update on contacting poets and performers for upcoming events. The meeting includes public comment and staff announcements.

• Discussion of Cultural Commission Bylaws Draft 1.0 (attendance, voting, conduct, officers)
• Update on Poets and Performers outreach
• Public comment period: 3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per organization
• Written comments due by noon on meeting day, addressed to City Hall or email
• Next meeting tentatively April 28, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Transportation Plan. The body will also review a daycare facility design and discuss code updates for signs and accessory dwelling units.

• Public hearing on Agenda Bill 25-9: Transportation Plan
• Design review for daycare facility at Ridge at Big Rock (RBR) Lot 407
• Presentation on Agenda Bill 25-5: Sign Code Update for Parks, Open Spaces, and Public Facilities
• Presentation on Agenda Bill 25-12: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Update

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted 5‑0 to approve the design of the Ridge at Big Rock Lot 407 Daycare. No incentives were provided to the daycare project.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved design of Ridge at Big Rock Lot 407 Daycare (5-0)

Civil Service

The Duvall Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. They will approve minutes from January, receive public comment, and discuss updates on lateral and entry-level applicants. Commissioners will review the eligibility list. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Updates on lateral and entry-level applicants
• Review of eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve an eligibility list was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Jan. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jaime Kemper, second by William Ojeda)
• Eligibility list approval motioned (outcome not recorded; motion by Jaime Kemper, second by Charlie Webster)

City Council

The City Council will interview finalists and vote to appoint a new member to Council Position #1. The body will also discuss and decide on a contract amendment for Waste Management and a Transportation Benefit District Capital Improvement Plan.

• Appointment of new Councilmember from six candidates
• Agenda Bill 25-13: Second Amendment to Contract with Waste Management
• Agenda Bill 25-14: Transportation Benefit District – Capital Improvement Plan
• Agenda Bill 25-12: Request for Proposals for an Election Services Consultant
• Discussion on Sign Code updates and Accessory Dwelling Units

The council approved the consent agenda and three agenda bills covering an election services consultant, a waste‑management contract, and a transportation benefit district. An amendment to the election services consultant RFP was rejected. The meeting was extended past its scheduled end time, and Adam Olen was selected and sworn in as the new councilmember for the open seat.

• Consent agenda approved (payroll and March minutes) – no opposition
• Amendment to Agenda Bill 25-12 failed (1 Aye, 5 Nays, 1 absent)
• Agenda Bill 25-12 approved – motion carried with one vote against
• Agenda Bill 25-13 approved – unopposed
• Agenda Bill 25-14 approved – unanimous vote
• Council extended meeting past 21:30 – motion passed unanimously
• Three finalists selected for open council position #1 (Jennifer Hernandez, Loren Kosloske, Adam Olen)
• Adam Olen appointed as new councilmember for open position #1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will review draft elements of the Comprehensive Plan regarding transportation, parks, and capital facilities. The body will also conduct a deep dive into land use, housing activity, and the distinction between city and state powers.

• Review of draft Capital Facilities, Transportation, and Parks Elements
• Discussion on Land Use and Capacity
• Review of Housing Activity and city versus state powers

City Council

The City Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole workshop at 5:30 PM and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The workshop includes discussions on a special events policy, a sign code update for parks and public facilities, and revenue options for city financing. The regular meeting features a public hearing on the NPDES stormwater management program, a presentation on accessory dwelling units, and adoption of the city street tree list.

• Considerations on Revenue Options for City Financing
• Public Hearing on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Management Program
• Adoption of City Street Tree List (Agenda Bill 25-11)
• Sign Code Update for Parks, Open Spaces, and Public Facilities
• Presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units

The Duvall City Council held its regular meeting on March 18, 2025. A motion to add an agenda item to discuss instructing lobbyists to contact state legislators failed (4 against, 2 in favor). The council approved the consent agenda (payroll and claims) and adopted the City Street Tree List via resolution, both without opposition. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM.

• Motion to add lobbyist instruction discussion to agenda failed (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims (unanimous)
• Adopted City Street Tree List resolution (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Duvall Planning Commission will discuss and potentially act on two agenda bills: a code amendment to DMC 14.08 regarding permit processing, and an update to the commission's own by-laws. Members will also receive presentations on legislative updates and review a transportation plan memo addressing follow-up questions, along with materials from the King County Wildfire Protection Plan meeting.

• PC Agenda Bill 25-10: DMC 14.08 Permit Processing Code Amendment
• PC Agenda Bill 25-3: Planning Commission By-Law update
• Transportation Plan Memo addressing follow-up questions
• King County Wildfire Protection Plan February 24, 2025 meeting materials
• Legislative Updates presentation by Community Development Director Lara Thomas

The Duvall Planning Commission meeting on March 12, 2025, was largely procedural. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 12, 2025 minutes, both by 7-0 votes. No new business was discussed, and no substantive decisions were made. The commission began a workshop on proposed changes to its bylaws, with review to continue at the first meeting in April.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss existing business regarding commission bylaws and Rainworks. The body will also consider new business concerning Book Bench and Poets and Performers.

• Cultural Commission Bylaws discussion
• Rainworks discussion
• Book Bench discussion
• Poets and Performers discussion

City Council

The Duvall City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole workshop at 5:30 PM to discuss new state statutes on permit processing, an agreement with the Eastside Transportation Partnership, and a grant opportunity for Big Rock Park. The regular meeting at 7:00 PM includes a consent agenda with approval of payroll, meeting minutes, a pre-purchase for a subterranean video camera (Agenda Bill 25-09), and the Eastside Transportation Partnership agreement (Agenda Bill 25-10). Proclamations for Developmental Disabilities Month, Women’s History Month, and Music in Our Schools Month will also be made.

• Discussion of new state statutes on permit processing (Troy Davis, Senior Planner)
• Agreement with Eastside Transportation Partnership (Agenda Bill 25-10) - discussed in workshop and on consent agenda
• Big Rock Park grant opportunity (Steven Leniszewski, Director of Public Works)
• Pre-purchase approval for subterranean video camera (Agenda Bill 25-09)
• Written reports: King County Wildlife Protection Plan, Revised Land Capacity Analysis, Housing by Income Level

The Duvall City Council held a workshop and regular meeting on March 4, 2025. The council approved the consent agenda, which included payroll, meeting minutes, a camera purchase, an agreement with the Eastside Transportation Partnership, and an excused absence. The workshop covered permit processing under new state statutes, the Eastside Transportation Partnership agreement, a Big Rock Park grant opportunity, and staff reports.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved prepurchase for subterranean video camera (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Eastside Transportation Partnership (unanimous)
• Granted excused absence for Councilmember Supple (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Duvall Cultural Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine procedural items including approval of minutes from January and February. Under existing business, the Commission will discuss its own bylaws, reviewing examples from Kirkland, Burien, and Duvall's Planning Commission, and will discuss the Rainworks project. New business includes a discussion of a community calendar.

• Approval of minutes from January 13 and February 10, 2025
• Discussion of Cultural Commission Bylaws, reviewing Kirkland, Burien, and Duvall Planning Commission bylaws
• Discussion of Rainworks project
• Discussion of a community calendar
• Public comment period with rules for speaking times and written submissions

City Council

The Duvall City Council holds a Committee of the Whole workshop at 5:30 PM to discuss a park impact fee analysis, the police department's annual report, and a legislative advocacy strategy. At the 7:00 PM regular meeting, council will receive an update on the transportation plan (Agenda Bill 25-08) and hold a procedural discussion on appointing a vacancy on the council. Public comments are limited to in-person attendees.

• Agenda Bill 25-07 – Park Impact Fee Analysis (workshop discussion)
• Duvall Police Department Annual Report (workshop discussion)
• Agenda Bill 25-08 – Update About the Transportation Plan (regular meeting presentation)
• Procedural discussion on appointment to vacancy in council (regular meeting new business)
• Consent agenda includes payroll/claims approval and February 4 meeting minutes

The Duvall City Council discussed the process for filling a council vacancy. A motion for a two-week application period (Feb 19-Mar 5) failed, as did an amendment for Feb 20-Mar 13. Council then agreed unanimously to open recruitment Feb 20-Mar 13, with applicant evaluation at the April 1 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and reports.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and Feb 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to open council vacancy recruitment Feb 20-Mar 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion for Feb 19-Mar 5 application period failed
• Amendment for Feb 20-Mar 13 recruitment period failed
• Moved workshop item #3 to new business (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for Agenda Bill 25-8 on the Towns 143 design review, featuring presentations from the developer and architect. New business includes a discussion of the draft Transportation Plan (Agenda Bill 25-9), and unfinished business covers proposed updates to the commission's by-laws (Agenda Bill 25-3). The commission also will consider approving minutes from the January 22 meeting and hear general public comments.

• Public hearing: Towns 143 design review (Agenda Bill 25-8)
• New Business: Draft Transportation Plan (Agenda Bill 25-9)
• Unfinished Business: Planning Commission By-Laws (Agenda Bill 25-3)
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting
• General public comments accepted in writing by noon

The Duvall Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend the Towns 143 project to the hearing examiner after a presentation by Conner Homes and Dahlin Group. The commission also approved the agenda and January 22 minutes as amended, and postponed a by-law workshop due to technical difficulties.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Added discussion and recommendation of Towns 143 to hearing examiner to agenda (4-0)
• Recommended Towns 143 to hearing examiner (4-0)

Cultural Commission

The Duvall Cultural Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and discuss existing business including a review of bylaws from other cities and the Rainworks program. New business includes discussion of a community calendar. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Review of Kirkland Cultural Commission Bylaws, Burien Arts Commission Bylaws, and Duvall Planning Commission Bylaws for possible updates
• Discussion of Rainworks (temporary public art event)
• Discussion of a community calendar
• Approval of minutes from January 13 and January 27, 2025 meetings

The Duvall Cultural Commission met on February 10, 2025, but adjourned after determining there was no quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole workshop to discuss a comparison of future land use and zoning maps and consider revenue options for city financing. The regular meeting includes a proclamation for Black History Month, approval of payroll and claims, and presentations on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and Land Use Element. Public comment is accepted in person only.

• Discussion: Future Land Use Map vs Zoning Map comparison
• Consideration of revenue options for city financing
• Proclamation: Black History Month
• Presentation: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement overview
• Presentation: Land Use Element and Introduction chapter

The Duvall City Council held a regular meeting on February 4, 2025, approving the agenda and consent agenda (including payroll, prior minutes, and an absence excusal) unanimously. During council reports, Councilmember Isaacson resigned from his position and left the chamber. The council also discussed a statement from the Mayor and City Council and asked staff to reprint it.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: payroll and claims, Jan 21 minutes, Isaacson absence excusal (unanimous)
• Councilmember Isaacson resigned from Position #1 during meeting

Cultural Commission

The Duvall Cultural Commission will discuss updating its bylaws by reviewing examples from Kirkland, Burien, and Duvall's Planning Commission. They will also consider community feedback on the Rainworks event. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes, staff announcements, and public comment.

• Review of Kirkland Cultural Commission Bylaws, Burien Arts Commission Bylaws, and Duvall Planning Commission Bylaws for potential updates
• Discussion of community feedback on Rainworks project

Planning Commission

The Duvall Planning Commission will hold presentations and discussions on two agenda bills: a draft vision statement for the Comprehensive Plan update (PC 25-6) and a comparison of Future Land Use and Zoning maps plus a review of the Land Use Element (PC 25-7). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 8, 2025. No public hearings or votes on these items are scheduled at this meeting.

• Introduction and discussion of Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement (PC Agenda Bill 25-6)
• Review of Future Land Use Map / Zoning Map comparison and Land Use Element (PC Agenda Bill 25-7)
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the agenda and the January 8, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. Staff presented updates on the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and Land Use Element, with minor edits to the vision statement discussed. No new or old business was considered.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and decide on the adoption of the 2024 Capital Facilities Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on muffler noise and city financing revenue options.

• Public hearing and decision on the 2024 Capital Facilities Plan
• Payroll and claims approval for $829,415.52
• Contract for services related to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Contract for consulting services with Olympic Environmental Resources
• Discussion on revenue options for city financing

The Duvall City Council approved the 2024 Capital Facilities Plan and a contract expansion for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda, including payroll and claims of $829,415.52, was approved. No public comments were made during the Capital Facilities Plan hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll/claims $829,415.52, Jan 7 minutes, and Olympic Environmental Resources contract
• Approved Agenda Bill 25-05 expanding Comprehensive Plan consultant contract (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda Bill 25-06 adopting 2024 Capital Facilities Plan (no opposition)
• Excused Councilmember Kufeldt's absence

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss updates regarding lateral and entry-level applicants. Commissioners will review the eligibility list.

• Review of lateral and entry-level applicant updates
• Review of eligibility list
• Approval of October meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. Staffing updates were provided, including the introduction of Police Administrative Specialist Indu Sreenivasan, who will take over the Secretary Chief Examiner position after training. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 10/02/2024 meeting (motion by Kemper, second by Webster)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will review bylaws from other cities and the Duvall Planning Commission. The body will also discuss planning for projects within the approved Biennial Art Plan.

• Review of Kirkland Cultural Commission Bylaws
• Review of City of Burien Arts Commission Bylaw
• Review of City of Duvall Planning Commission Bylaws
• Planning for Approved Biennial Art Plan projects

The Duvall Cultural Commission met on January 13, 2025, and unanimously approved the agenda and excused Chair Hernandez's absence. The commission voted to postpone the bylaws discussion to the January 28 meeting when all members are present. Staff provided updates on mural projects, plank installation, and park improvements, and the commission discussed upcoming projects from the Biennial Art Plan, including the Book Bench, Night Sky Mural, Rainworks, and poet performances.

• Excused Chair Hernandez's absence (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Moved bylaws discussion to 1/28/25 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan (Agenda Bill 25-1), then discuss and possibly recommend it. New business includes electing a new chair and vice chair for 2025, updating the commission's bylaws, setting the 2025 Long-Range Work Program, and a sign code update for the PO zone. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Agenda Bill 25-1: Proposed 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan
• Election of new Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 (Agenda Bill 25-2)
• Proposed updates to Planning Commission Bylaws (Agenda Bill 25-3)
• Proposed 2025 Long-Range Work Program (Agenda Bill 25-4)
• Proposed Sign Code Update (PO Zone) (Agenda Bill 25-5)

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan to the City Council for approval. They also elected Loren Kosloske as Chair and Blake Vintertun as Vice Chair, both by 7-0 votes. The commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and discussed upcoming work including a bylaw update and parks sign code update.

• Recommended 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan to City Council (7-0)
• Elected Loren Kosloske as Commission Chair (7-0)
• Elected Blake Vintertun as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 13 and December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore and re-appointments to the Library Board. Members will discuss parks, trails, and open spaces, as well as revenue options for city financing. The meeting includes a presentation on the upcoming legislative session and the swearing-in of a new police officer.

• Payroll and claims approval for $678,369.12 and $1,205,485.42
• Agenda Bill 25-01: Re-appointments to the Duvall Library Board
• Agenda Bill 25-02: Election and appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore
• Agenda Bill 25-03: Discussion and decision on Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
• Funding considerations for a School Resource Officer with Riverview School District

The Duvall City Council appointed Councilmember Ronn Mercer as Mayor Pro Tempore by a unanimous vote. The council also approved the Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces plan (Agenda Bill 25-03) without opposition. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including funding for a School Resource Officer, revenue options, and donation policy.

• Appointed Councilmember Mercer as Mayor Pro Tempore (6-0)
• Approved Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll claims totaling $1,883,854.54 and library board reappointments
• Excused Councilmember Knaplund's absence
• Selected Mercer as SCA Public Issues Committee representative and Supple as alternate