Mount Vernon

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed goals and policies for the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also include an introduction to buildable land and land capacity analyses and housing allocations.

• Review of Housing Element goals and policies presented by Facet
• Introduction to Buildable Land & Land Capacity Analyses
• Discussion of Housing Allocations
• Review of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a motion to censure Mayor Donovan for conduct inconsistent with council standards of decorum. The body will also vote on establishing a Citizens Advisory Committee for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Motion to censure Mayor Donovan regarding public statements on Flock ALPR cameras
• Resolution 1105 to establish the 2026-2027 Citizens Advisory Committee
• Agreement with Mount Vernon School District
• Agreement with Specialty Equipment, Inc.
• Approval of July 8, 2026, claims and July 2, 2026, payroll

City Council Committee Agendas

The City Council committee receives updates on library events and public works projects. A bid award for Seneca Drive debris removal at $185,144.68 is pending council acceptance. Multiple transportation projects are in design or nearing completion, including Laventure Road widening and several sidewalk improvements.

• Seneca Drive debris removal: lowest bid $185,144.68 from Specialty Equipment, Inc.
• Laventure Road Widening nearly complete, heading for council acceptance
• Park Street Stormwater Pump Station final design, cost estimate $7M
• Riverside Drive Improvements design at 90%, seeking additional federal funds
• Division St/SR 536 Bridge feasibility study scope to council in August

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council committee is reviewing Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6002, a new state law that regulates automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems. The bill defines authorized uses (e.g., stolen vehicles, parking enforcement, traffic studies), imposes a 21-day data retention limit, and requires agencies to register their systems with the Attorney General. It also prohibits using ALPR data for immigration enforcement or public records requests, and bans sales or sharing of data.

• Discussion of new state law ESSB 6002 governing ALPR system use
• Requirement to register all ALPR systems with WA Attorney General within 180 days
• Data retention limit of 21 days for most ALPR data
• Prohibition on using ALPR for immigration enforcement or tracking protected health care
• Ban on selling, leasing, or renting ALPR data or audit trail data

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Recreation Committee is discussing a proposed ordinance to regulate e-bikes, motorized foot scooters, and motorized skateboards. The ordinance would classify these as Motorized Personal Transportation Devices (MPTDs), set rules for where they can be used in parks and trails, and update penalties. A presentation reviews state law changes and other jurisdictions' approaches.

• Proposed ordinance to rename Chapter 10.56 and regulate e-bikes, motorized foot scooters, and motorized skateboards
• Class 1 and 2 e-bikes allowed on trails where bikes are permitted; Class 3 prohibited from sidewalks and trails
• Motorized foot scooters remain prohibited from sidewalks and public trails per current code
• Helmet requirement for all MPTD riders; $50 proposed penalty for violations
• Expanded downtown Mount Vernon prohibition to include motorized skateboards

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan and an agreement with Miles Resources, Inc. The meeting also includes the formal project acceptance of the Mount Vernon Memory Commons. Several street closure requests for community events are on the consent agenda.

• Approval of 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan (Resolution 1104)
• Project acceptance of Mount Vernon Memory Commons (Library/Community Center and parking)
• Agreement with Miles Resources, Inc
• Agreement amendment with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
• Street closures for Touch a Truck, 4th of July, and Outdoor Cinemas

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Department is reviewing feedback from a Kulshan Creek neighborhood meeting regarding the city's Comprehensive Plan update. The report also outlines current departmental challenges, including staffing vacancies and a significant backlog of permit archiving.

• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update community outreach
• 699 permits and approvals currently in review
• 29 active code enforcement cases
• 11 active consultants managed by the department
• 46 pending legislative updates/amendments for 2027

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special joint meeting with Skagit County Commissioners and neighboring city councils. They will receive an overview of Martha's Place and discuss opportunities for shared funding for homeless housing and behavioral health services. The group will also plan the next three-year strategic plan.

• Public comments (5 minutes)
• Overview of Martha's Place programs and service changes
• Discussion on shared funding for housing and behavioral health services
• Process for the next three-year strategic plan
• Updates from each jurisdiction

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review monthly budget reports, usage statistics, and general operations. The board will also discuss items related to book reviews and the Skagit Symphony.

• Budget reports
• Library statistics discussion
• Book review discussion
• Skagit Symphony discussion

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee meeting on June 10, 2026, was informational only. No votes were taken or decisions made. Updates were provided on library usage, levee repair, log aligners, and capital projects.

City Council

City Council approved the consent agenda (6-0), which included minutes, payroll, claims, an agreement with Washington State Patrol, and Resolution 1098 for Lincoln Theatre tenant improvements. Separately, Resolution 1102 was approved (6-0) authorizing the sale or surplus of vehicles and equipment. A public hearing on the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan was held, but adoption was tabled to June 24.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1098 for Lincoln Theatre tenant improvements (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 1102 authorizing sale or surplus of vehicles and equipment (6-0)