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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Civil Service

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 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 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 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 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 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

Civil Service

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 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 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 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 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)

Planning Commission

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 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 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