Snoqualmie, Washington
Upcoming
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee will consider AB26-041, an addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with the Coalition of Small Police Agencies. They will also discuss the Bess Ordinance and approve minutes from the June 15 meeting.
- AB26-041: Coalition of Small Police Agencies ILA Addendum
- Discussion of Bess Ordinance
- Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026
Finance & Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss the 2027-2028 biennial budget and a resolution for an Essential City Services Levy. Other discussion items include a recent flood event and potential land use in the unincorporated Urban Growth Area. The committee will also review a claims report and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion of 2027-2028 Biennial Budget
- Resolution 1749: Essential City Services Levy
- Discussion of flood event
- Potential land use in unincorporated Urban Growth Area (UGA)
- Consideration of Claims Report dated July 7, 2026
Recent meetings
City Council Special Meeting & Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting at 5 PM for an executive session on litigation and a presentation on housing by Josh Brown of PSRC. The regular meeting at 7 PM includes a public hearing on the 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan, second readings of ordinances on covered loads, e-motorcycles, and animal cruelty, first readings of budget amendments, and approval of multiple contracts including Sandy Cove and capital programs.
- Public hearing on 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan
- Second reading of Ordinance 1323: Covered Loads
- Second reading of Ordinance 1324: E-Motorcycle Amendment
- Amendment to ILA for fire and EMS service to Echo Glen Children's Center
- Approval to execute Sandy Cove Contract and capital program contracts
Parks & Public Works Committee Meeting
The Parks & Public Works Committee will consider approving a contract for Sandy Cove, authorize capital program contracts, and discuss the 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a discussion period.
- AB26-036: Approval to Execute Sandy Cove Contract
- AB26-031: Approval to Execute Capital Program Contracts
- AB26-040: 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
- Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026
Finance & Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance & Administration Committee will review several agenda bills including a contract for legal services with Ogden Murphy Wallace, multiple budget amendments (Ordinances 1327 and 1329), an interfund loan for the Utilities Capital Fund (Ordinance 1328), and contracts for land-use services in the unincorporated UGA. The committee will also discuss the recent flood event and potential land use in the UGA. Additionally, they will approve meeting minutes and a claims report.
- AB26-038: Approval to execute contract for legal services with Ogden Murphy Wallace
- AB26-034: Ordinance 1327 – 2025-2026 budget amendment with multiple requests
- AB26-037: Ordinance 1328 – Interfund loan for Utilities Capital Fund
- AB26-032: Approve contracts for land-use services in unincorporated UGA
- AB26-039: Ordinance 1329 – 2025-2026 budget amendment for BESS review and analysis
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee will consider Agenda Bill AB26-026, an amendment to an interlocal agreement (ILA) for fire and EMS service to Echo Glen Children's Center. The committee will also discuss an addendum to the Coalition of Small Police Agencies ILA. Routine approval of the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- AB26-026: Amendment to ILA for fire and EMS service to Echo Glen Children's Center
- Discussion: Coalition of Small Police Agencies ILA Addendum
- Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
Arts Commission Meeting
The Snoqualmie Arts Commission will meet on June 15, 2026, to discuss upcoming summer events including Plein Air Paint Out, Chalk the Block Summer Events, and Art Off The Rails. They will also receive updates on Welcome Banners and a Call for Artists for the gallery. No votes or budget items are on the agenda; all items are for discussion only.
- Plein Air Paint Out Discussion
- Welcome Banners Update
- Chalk the Block Summer Events discussion
- Art Off The Rails Planning
- Call For Artists - Gallery discussion
Community Development Committee Meeting
The Community Development Committee will discuss sign deviation requests from Microconnex and Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, along with a sign code amendment. Other business includes approval of the June 1 meeting minutes. Public comments will be accepted only from in-person attendees.
- Sign deviation request for Microconnex
- Sign deviation request for Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
- Sign code amendment discussion
- Approval of minutes dated June 1, 2026
- Public comments in person only (no online comments)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Snoqualmie Planning Commission will discuss food truck regulations as new business, with a staff presentation. No decisions are expected; the item is listed only for discussion. Future agenda topics include data centers.
- Food truck discussion and staff presentation under New Business
- Data centers listed as a future agenda topic
City Council Roundtable & Regular Meeting
The Snoqualmie City Council will hold a roundtable at 6 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM. Key actions include appointing a City Administrator, introducing first readings of ordinances on covered loads, e-motorcycles, and animal cruelty, and authorizing a legal services contract. Presentations will cover the Department of Corrections work crew program, street tree replacement, a dog park conversion, and waste removal webpages. The council will also discuss data centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the unincorporated UGA, and a recent flood event.
- Appointment of City Administrator
- First reading of ordinances: Covered Loads (1323), E-Motorcycle Amendment (1324), Animal Cruelty Code (1325)
- Authorization for legal services with Summit Law Group PLLC
- Discussion of potential data centers and BESS land use in unincorporated UGA
- Discussion of recent flood event
Parks & Public Works Committee Meeting
The Parks & Public Works Committee will consider approving contracts for previously appropriated capital projects (AB26-030). They will also hear presentations on converting Stellar Park into a dog park and on the 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments (online not taken).
- AB26-030: Approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects
- Presentation on Stellar Park conversion to a dog park
- Presentation on the 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan
- Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026
Finance & Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss potential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) land use in the unincorporated Urban Growth Area, as well as data centers. The committee also considers approving a claims report and a legal services contract with Summit Law Group PLLC, and reviews the draft city council agenda.
- Consideration of Claims Report dated June 02, 2026
- AB26-018: Approval for legal services with Summit Law Group PLLC
- Discussion of potential BESS land use in unincorporated UGA
- Discussion of data centers
- Review draft City Council Agenda dated June 08, 2026
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee will consider three agenda bills: a Covered Load Ordinance, an E-Motorcycle Ordinance Amendment, and an Animal Cruelty Code Ordinance. The committee will also discuss Volunteer EMT onboarding for spring 2026. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- AB26-024: Covered Load Ordinance
- AB26-025: E-Motorcycle Ordinance Amendment
- AB26-028: Ordinance Animal Cruelty Code
- Discussion of Volunteer EMT Onboarding Spring 2026
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Community Development Committee Meeting
The Snoqualmie Community Development Committee will hear two presentations: one on housing initiatives under 'Reclaim on Housing' and another on proposed updates to the Food Mobile Vendors Code. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
- Presentation: Reclaim on Housing by Jen Kirk
- Presentation: Food Mobile Vendors Code Update
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioners will hear a presentation on the conceptual design of a new site plan in the FBMU (Flexible Business Mixed-Use) zone. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from the council and department.
- Elect new Chair and Vice Chair
- Presentation: Conceptual Design of New Site Plan in FBMU Zone
- Approval of minutes dated May 18, 2026
- Public comment accepted in person or via written submission
- Council Liaison and Department Reports
City Council Special Meeting
The Snoqualmie City Council will discuss a moratorium on new battery energy storage systems and consider a letter to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The meeting includes an executive session before adjournment.
- Discussion of a moratorium on new battery energy storage systems
- Consideration of a letter to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
The Snoqualmie City Council held a special meeting on May 29, 2026. The council discussed and approved a letter to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, as amended, by a 5-0 vote. A moratorium on new battery energy storage systems was on the agenda but received no discussion or action. The council also entered executive session to discuss litigation.
- Approved letter to Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission as amended (5-0)
- Excused Councilmembers Washington and Wotton from the meeting (5-0 on amended motion)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation (5-0)
City Council Special Meeting & Regular Meeting
The Snoqualmie City Council will hold a special meeting for an executive session on legal matters, followed by a regular meeting. On the regular agenda, the council will consider an ordinance establishing a moratorium on new battery energy storage system facilities and a budget amendment for an Economic Development & Human Services Coordinator. Other items include an interlocal agreement for the Issaquah Jail, fireworks stand approvals, and presentations on the Hospital HUB, Meadowbrook Bridge grant, and sidewalk program.
- Ordinance AB26-027: Moratorium on new battery energy storage system facilities and work program for regulations
- Ordinance AB26-021: Amendment to 2025-2026 biennial budget for Economic Development & Human Services Coordinator
- AB26-020: Interlocal Agreement Issaquah Jail Amendment
- AB26-22 and AB26-23: Fireworks stand approvals for Impact Ministries at Safeway parking lot and Lot 213 Railroad Ave SE
- Appointments: Council Seat #6 (Andre Testman) and City Administrator
Economic Development Commission Meeting
The Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation on the Downtown Merchants Survey results from the Chamber. They will also discuss and finalize the 2026 list of priorities. The meeting includes approval of the April 15 minutes and public comment.
- Presentation from Chamber on Downtown Merchants Survey Results
- Discussion: Wrap up 2026 list of priorities
- Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
Parks & Public Works Committee Meeting
The Parks & Public Works Committee will hear presentations on converting the unused Stellar Park baseball field into a dog park (estimated $65,000) and the 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan. They will also consider approving minutes and a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects, including the Source of Supply Improvement Project ($1.548M).
- Presentation: Stellar Park Conversion - Dog Park (estimated $65,000) at Snoqualmie Ridge
- Presentation: 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) update
- AB26-030: Resolution authorizing contracts for previously appropriated capital projects, including Source of Supply Improvement Project ($1.548M)
- Approval of minutes from May 5 and May 19, 2026
- No public comments will be taken online
Finance & Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the 2025-2026 biennial budget (AB 26-21), receive a flood event update, and consider several other topics including potential land use for battery energy storage systems in unincorporated King County, a waste management tour, and invitations from PSE and King County permitting. The committee will also approve minutes and a claims report, and review a draft city council agenda.
- Discussion of AB 26-21: 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Amendment
- Flood event update
- Discussion of potential BESS land use in unincorporated King County
- Discussion of Waste Management Tour
- Review Draft City Council Agenda dated May 26, 2026
Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly act on an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for jail services with Issaquah, approve two fireworks stand applications for Impact Ministries, and discuss an ordinance regulating e-motorcycles. The committee will also approve the minutes from May 4, 2026.
- AB26-020: Amendment to ILA Issaquah Jail Services
- AB26-022: 2026 Fireworks Stand Approval Impact Ministries (Safeway Parking Lot)
- AB26-023: 2026 Fireworks Stand Approval Impact Ministries (Lot 213 Railroad)
- Discussion of Ordinance E-Motorcycle Amendment
- Approval of minutes dated May 4, 2026
Arts Commission Meeting
The Arts Commission will approve minutes from March 9 and April 20, 2026, and discuss planning for several upcoming community art events, including Plein Air Paint Out, Art Off The Rails, Chalk the Block, and the Welcome Banners update. No ordinances, fees, or contracts are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026, and April 20, 2026
- Plein Air Paint Out discussion
- Art Off The Rails planning
- Chalk the Block events
- Welcome Banners update
Community Development Committee Meeting
The Community Development Committee will receive a presentation from Berk on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment (online comments not accepted). No binding decisions are scheduled.
- Presentation by Berk on Comprehensive Plan Amendment
- Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026
The committee reviewed a presentation by Berk Consulting regarding the scope of work for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Project. No substantive actions or decisions were taken on this item during the meeting.
- Approved May 4, 2026, minutes as amended (1-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will receive a presentation from Berk on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including minutes approval and reports.
- Berk presentation on Comprehensive Plan Amendment
City Council Retreat
The City Council is holding a two-day retreat (May 14 and 16) at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge to discuss the budget. No specific budget proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Special business item: Council Retreat - Budget
The City Council held a retreat to review the draft 2027-2028 biennial budget. No formal votes or decisions regarding the budget were recorded in these minutes.
- Excused Councilmembers Wotton and Johnson (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (5-0)