Cosmopolis, WA

WORKSHOP & REGULAR COUNCIL

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a workshop on the stormwater comprehensive plan, then a regular meeting with votes on an EMS fee resolution, sale of city property at 1312 First Street, vacating an alley right-of-way, and a 2026 budget amendment. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and claim vouchers totaling $240,922.55.

• Resolution 2026-02 – EMS Fee
• Sale of City Property – 1312 First Street
• Ordinance No. 1406 – Vacate Alley ROW
• 2026 Budget Amendment – Ordinance No. 1405 (second reading)
• Claim vouchers 30338-30384 for $204,157.16 and payroll for July 2026 for $36,765.39

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a workshop on the stormwater comprehensive plan, then consider several action items including a resolution to set an EMS fee, the sale of city property at 1312 First Street, an ordinance to vacate an alley right-of-way, and a 2026 budget amendment. The council will also vote on the final stormwater comprehensive plan presented by HDR Inc. Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and claim vouchers totaling $240,922.55.

• Resolution 2026-02 – EMS Fee
• Sale of City Property – 1312 First Street
• Ordinance No. 1406 – Vacate Alley ROW
• 2026 Budget Amendment – Ordinance No. 1405 (second reading)
• Final Stormwater Comprehensive Plan – HDR Inc.

SPECIAL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take final action on Resolution 2026-02, which would increase the EMS fee charged on utility accounts and amend the previous Resolution 2023-04. Public comment will be accepted.

• Approval of Resolution 2026-02 to increase the EMS fee on utility accounts
• Amendment of Resolution 2023-04

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Cosmopolis Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve edits to the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and old business focused on the plan edits.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan edits under old business

SPECIAL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take final action on the Mayor's appointment of Kasey Jo Weigley as Fire Chief. The agenda includes council discussion and an opportunity for public comment.

• Appointment of Kasey Jo Weigley as Fire Chief

PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on a petition to vacate the alley right-of-way adjacent to Lots 1-20, Block 49, in the Ruel Nims Addition. Written objections must be delivered before the close of business on the hearing date.

• Public hearing on vacation of alley right-of-way adjacent to Lots 1-20, BLK 49, Ruel Nims Addition

PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council will consider several items, including a vote to approve the 2026‑2028 Emergency Medical Services Agreement. The meeting also includes votes on a resolution for a public hearing to vacate an alley right‑of‑way and on the Sealink franchise agreement. Additional agenda items cover the mid‑year budget report, the first reading of Ordinance No. 1405 for the 2026 budget amendment, and approval of vouchers totaling $795,227.72 and payroll of $34,283.06.

• Approval of vouchers numbered 30259‑30337 totaling $795,227.72
• Approval of payroll disbursement for June 2026 amounting to $34,283.06
• Vote to approve the 2026‑2028 Emergency Medical Services Agreement
• Vote to approve Resolution 2026‑01 for a public hearing on petition to vacate alley ROW
• Vote to approve the Sealink Franchise Agreement

The council unanimously approved the 2026-2028 Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Aberdeen, despite concerns about the 100% rate. They also approved Resolution 2026-01 to set a public hearing on vacating an alley right-of-way, and the Sealink Franchise Agreement (4-1). The mayor announced the appointment of Jon Martin as interim part-time City Administrator.

• Approved 2026-2028 EMS Agreement with Aberdeen (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 setting public hearing on vacating alley ROW (unanimous)
• Approved Sealink Franchise Agreement (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda (4-1)
• Excused Councilmember Winn's absence (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider edits to the Comprehensive Plan under old business. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda consists mostly of procedural approvals.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Edits (Old Business)

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council will discuss and vote on several items including the appointment of a Planning Commission member, approval of a Sealink Franchise Agreement, an ordinance amending no-parking areas, and an insurance payment for the Cosmopolis Memorial Fire Museum. The council will also discuss the Rivers Edge Waterfront Project permitting and a draft street tree planting ordinance. Consent agenda includes approval of May 2026 meeting minutes and claim vouchers totaling $94,398.51.

• Vote to approve Sealink Franchise Agreement
• Vote to approve Ordinance 1404 amending no-parking areas
• Vote to approve insurance payment for Cosmopolis Memorial Fire Museum mitigation and restoration
• Discussion of Rivers Edge Waterfront Project permitting
• Consent agenda: claim vouchers $64,339.92 and payroll $30,058.59

The Cosmopolis City Council approved a contract for the Cosmopolis Memorial Fire Museum mitigation and restoration (3-2) and authorized a five-year lease with Cosmopolis Engine Company #1. The Sealink franchise agreement was tabled until the July 15, 2026 meeting. The council also confirmed the appointment of Cal Erwin-Svoboda to the Planning Commission, approved Ordinance 1404 on no-parking areas, and confirmed the Deputy Clerk's transition to interim Clerk/Treasurer (4-1).

• Confirmed Cal Erwin-Svoboda to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled Sealink franchise agreement until July 15, 2026
• Approved Ordinance 1404 amending no-parking areas (unanimous)
• Ratified fire museum mitigation/restoration contract (3-2)
• Authorized five-year lease with Cosmopolis Engine Company #1 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Deputy Clerk to interim Clerk/Treasurer Step 1 (4-1)

WORKSHOP

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a workshop to discuss EMS rates for Aberdeen. No formal votes or decisions are expected at this meeting, as it is a discussion-only session.

• Council discussion on Aberdeen EMS rates

SPECIAL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take final action on a letter of support for the Grays Harbor Conservation District's application for a NEEF Veterans and Nature Grant to support the Makarenko Park Community Garden Partnership.

• Consideration and final action on a Letter of Support for the Grays Harbor Conservation District's NEEF Veterans and Nature Grant application for the Makarenko Park Community Garden Partnership

SPECIAL MEETING

This is a special City Council meeting for an executive session only, to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No action will be taken and no other business will be conducted.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

PLANNING COMMISSION

This meeting of the Cosmopolis Planning Commission will primarily discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan during old business. No new business items are listed. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural approvals of the agenda and meeting minutes.

• Old Business: Comprehensive Plan Updates Review

The Commission rescheduled its next meeting to June 29th to continue reviewing the Comprehensive Plan document. Mayor Springer presented an application for an open board position.

• Approved agenda with amendment (Motion passed)
• Rescheduled next meeting to June 29th at 6:00 pm

WORKSHOP & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council holds a workshop on the Transportation Improvement Plan followed by a regular meeting. They will discuss a Public Safety Action Plan for traffic calming measures. Council will vote on amending Ordinance 1369 to add 'No Parking' signs on Bell Drive and on approving the 2026 Transportation Improvement Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $137,091.31 and payroll of $41,650.07.

• Vote to approve Transportation Improvement Plan - 2026
• Vote to add 'No Parking' signs on Bell Drive via amendment of Ordinance 1369
• Discussion of Public Safety Action Plan for Traffic Calming Measures
• Consent agenda: claims vouchers $137,091.31 and payroll $41,650.07
• Workshop: Planning Commissioner Dr. Bordin TIP Presentation

The Council approved adding 'No Parking' signs on Bell Drive, approved the 2026 Transportation Improvement Plan, and approved an application to FEMA for Mill Creek Drive repairs. Councilmember Spargo's absence was excused.

• Excused Councilmember Spargo's absence (unanimous)
• Approved adding 'No Parking' signs on Bell Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Transportation Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA application for Mill Creek Drive repairs (unanimous)

SPECIAL MEETING- COUNCIL WORKSHOP

The Cosmopolis City Council is holding a workshop to discuss participating in the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, a federal and state tax incentive for undercapitalized communities. The council will also consider joining a regional Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application for a countywide safety action plan. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• Opportunity Zones 2.0 nomination deadline is May 28, 2026, with Grays Harbor Council of Governments coordinating regional applications.
• Safe Streets and Roads for All grant request is $500,000 with an estimated local match of $7,000–$15,000 per jurisdiction.
• GHCOG requests the city designate a local point person for Opportunity Zone identification and investment readiness.
• SS4A grant application targets May 22, 2026 submission by GHCOG; federal deadline is May 26.
• Both programs require local government support and participation to be competitive.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Cosmopolis Planning Commission will discuss the newly adopted comprehensive plan and review the order of applying updates. They will also vote on approving the TIP Plan to advance it to a public hearing.

• Discuss newly adopted comprehensive plan and order of changes/updates
• Approve TIP Plan to move forward to public hearing

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELLED

The April 29, 2026 special council meeting of the Cosmopolis City Council was cancelled. No discussion or votes occurred on the scheduled items, including the RCO Grant for Lions Park.

• Proposed discussion of RCO Grant (Lions Park) – cancelled
• Proposed vote on approval of RCO Grant (Lions Park) – cancelled

WORKSHOP/PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Comprehensive Plan. The council will also discuss traffic calming measures for Highland Park (Franklin and Dundee Drive), an amendment to Ordinance 1369 for Bell Street, and installation of stop signs at Paisley and Dundee. An executive session is scheduled regarding litigation with Cosmo Specialty Fiber.

• Public hearing and vote to adopt Comprehensive Plan
• Discuss traffic calming measures (speed limit) for Highland Park, specifically Franklin and Dundee Drive
• Discuss amendment of Ordinance 1369 for addition of Bell Street (Makarenko Park side)
• Discuss installation of stop signs at Paisley and Dundee to create a four-way intersection
• Executive session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding Cosmo Specialty Fiber litigation

The council voted 4-1 to adopt the Comprehensive Plan as a living document, with updates expected. A public hearing on comprehensive planning was held with no public comments. Council discussed but took no formal action on parking restrictions on Bell Drive, stop signs at Paisley and Dundee, or traffic calming measures.

• Approved agenda with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan (4-1)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The agenda is mostly procedural (call to order, approvals, old business) with a single substantive item: a review of the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Review of the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. They decided on a process for the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), with commissioners independently evaluating road conditions using a 1-3 tier system. A workshop is scheduled for April 20, 2026, to share findings. Food truck regulations were discussed but no action taken; a code update may be considered in May.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Decided on independent road evaluations for TIP prioritization using 1-3 tier system
• Scheduled TIP findings workshop for April 20, 2026
• Discussed food truck regulations; no action taken, plan to revisit in May

WORKSHOP & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The council will first hold a workshop on the Grays Harbor College Forestry Program. During the regular meeting, they will consider approving claims totaling $143,868.59 and payroll for February 2026. New business includes discussion and votes on the city's Comprehensive Plan, Highland Park speed bump installation, council processes, and possibly moving meetings to twice a month.

• Approval of EFTs/checks/vouchers totaling $143,868.59 and payroll of $28,015.48
• Vote on the city's Comprehensive Plan with guidance from Grays Harbor Council of Government
• Vote on Mayor's recommendation for Highland Park Speedbump Installation
• Discussion on moving council meetings from monthly to twice a month
• Discussion and vote on Council Processes, Communications & RFIs

The council voted unanimously to remove all three action items from the agenda, deferring them to a future meeting. The consent agenda was approved with a 4-1 vote. No substantive ordinances, contracts, or resolutions were decided; the meeting consisted of committee reports, presentations, and discussions on traffic safety and council procedures.

• Approved agenda with modifications removing all action items (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (4-1)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Cosmopolis Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider adopting a previously drafted Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss comprehensive planning and REET funds with a representative from GHCOG. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, approval of agenda and minutes.

• Adoption of previously drafted Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of comprehensive planning and REET funds with GHCOG Vicki Cummings

The Planning Commission voted to adopt a previously drafted Comprehensive Plan to be submitted to the City Council. The commission also discussed regional planning assistance, REET funds for Municipal Building Debt, and upcoming city plans including the 6-year TIP and Stormwater Management Plan.

• Approved February 2nd, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adopted previously drafted Comprehensive Plan for Council vote

WORKSHOP & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a workshop on GH Emergency Management at 6 PM, followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM. The council will vote on four action items: approving a Clerk/Treasurer step placement, declaring a yellow fire engine and a white Ford F150 pickup as surplus, and appointing Councilmember Steve Davis to the Public Safety Committee. Reports will be given by city officials including the police and fire chiefs.

• Vote to approve Clerk/Treasurer step placement
• Vote to approve surplus of Yellow Fire Engine
• Vote to approve surplus of White Ford F150 (Public Works pickup)
• Vote to appoint Councilmember Steve Davis to Public Safety Committee
• Workshop on GH Emergency Management

The City Council approved a salary step placement for the Clerk/Treasurer effective from her hire date. Additionally, the council voted to surplus a yellow fire engine and a white Ford F-150 truck. Councilmember Davis was confirmed for appointment to the Public Safety Committee.

• Approved Clerk/Treasurer Step Placement retroactive to hire date (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Yellow Fire Engine (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Public Works White Ford F-150 (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Councilmember Davis to Public Safety Committee (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on updates to the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; only discussion and possible direction. The agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, approvals, and minutes.

• Comprehensive Planning Discussion on Updates

The meeting was primarily procedural, with approval of agenda and prior minutes. The commission discussed comprehensive planning updates, including data gathering and the need to submit a draft to council. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were taken on any items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 5, 2026 (unanimous)

WORKSHOP & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Cosmopolis City Council will hold a workshop on PUD issues and a Citizen Watch Group presentation, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on Ordinance 1403 imposing a Business & Occupation Tax, approve an extension of the EMS contract with Aberdeen, and authorize a 2026 contract for Tara Dunford. New council members will be sworn in.

• Vote to adopt Ordinance 1403 Business & Occupation Tax
• Vote to approve extension of EMS contract with Aberdeen
• Vote to approve 2026 Contract for Tara Dunford
• Workshop with PUD and Citizen Watch Group
• Swearing in of new council members

The council approved a 6-month extension of the EMS contract with Aberdeen (3-2), ensuring continued emergency medical services while Aberdeen reviews its rates. Unanimously adopted Ordinance 1403 updating the Business & Occupation Tax threshold and approved the 2026 contract for CPA Tara Dunford. New councilmembers Sue Darcy and Steve Davis were sworn in at the start of the meeting.

• Approved 6-month extension of EMS contract with Aberdeen (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 1403 updating Business & Occupation Tax threshold (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 contract for CPA Tara Dunford (unanimous)
• Swore in new councilmembers Sue Darcy and Steve Davis

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Cosmopolis Planning Commission will hold an internal election for chair and vice-chair. Commissioners will also receive an update on the PUG Grant for Comprehensive Plan funding.

• Election for Chair and Vice-Chair of the commission
• PUG Grant Update - Comprehensive Plan Funding

The city received a $20,000 PUG Grant from the Department of Commerce to aid in updating the Comprehensive Plan. The commission also elected Mike Brown as Chair and Judi Lohr as Vice-Chair.

• Approved January 5th meeting agenda
• Approved December 1st, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elected Mike Brown as Chair
• Elected Judi Lohr as Vice-Chair