Mount Rainier public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a proposal to provide a $500 holiday bonus to each current employee. The funds for these bonuses will be drawn from operating expenses for wages.
- Approved $500 holiday bonus per employee from operating expenses (5-0-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda with the removal of the Schick Goldstein Architects Contract item (5-0-0)
City Council
The City Council met for a special legislative session. The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel (5-0-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a contract for the first phase of the Potts Hall/Welcome Center renovation and authorized the purchase of new police vehicles. The council also appointed five members to the Police Advisory Board and adopted the FY2024 budget calendar.
- Approved Monarc Construction for Potts Hall phase 1 renovation at $3,040,079 (4-0-0)
- Approved proposal to purchase new police vehicles (3-0-1)
- Approved appointments to Police Advisory Board: Intisar Haamid, Charnette Robinson, Shivali Shah, Valerie Silensky, and Toni George (4-0-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 04-2022 for FY2024 Budget Calendar (4-0-0)
- Approved minutes for May 4, 2021, October 18, 2022, and November 1, 2022 (4-0-0)
- Tabled holiday bonus for City Staff to the next meeting
City Council
The Mayor and Council reviewed bids for the Potts Hall renovation and selected Monarc Construction Inc. as the lowest bidder. They also discussed potential rent stabilization ordinances and the Arundel Road Green Street Project.
- Approved agenda with amendment moving item #10 to #8
- Directed City Manager to work with City Attorney on a contract for Monarc Construction Inc for Potts Hall renovation
- Approved three separate motions to extend meeting time (all 4-0-0)
- Tabled ARPA Discussion and Update #24 to another meeting
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (4-0-0)
City Council
The Mayor and Council approved funding for Bike Co-op repairs and an ARPA consultant contract. The council also approved 15 artist recommendations for a two-year banner project. Several items, including the Potts Hall contractor and Police Advisory Board appointments, were moved to future meetings.
- Approved $16,000 for Bike Co-op windows and rear shelter replacement (5-0-0)
- Approved $30,000 for one-year renewal of ARPA Consultant contract with Thomas/Michael LLC (5-0-0)
- Approved 15 artist recommendations for the Arts Commission 2022 Art Project banners (5-0-0)
- Approved minutes for May 18, 2021, Sept 20, 2022, and Oct 06, 2022 meetings (5-0-0)
- Tabled Potts Hall/Welcome Center contractor proposal to November Work Session
- Tabled Police Advisory Board appointments to November Work Session