Mount Vernon public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Committee Agendas
The committee approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on completed construction projects, software for permit applicants, and ongoing design standard and business license analyses.
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2023–2028 Capital Improvements Plan and approved several infrastructure project acceptances. The council also authorized multiple interlocal agreements with Skagit County and amended the 2023 budget.
- Adopted Ordinance 3681 approving 2023–2028 Capital Improvements Plan (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 1021 for non-conforming structure expansion at 1400 N 30th Street (6-0)
- Authorized $58,005 agreement with Skagit County for 2023 Senior Services (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3862 amending the 2023 Budget (6-0)
- Accepted College Way SR538 @ I-5 Lane Capacity Improvements Project for $8,459,341.34 (6-0)
- Accepted College Way & Riverside Drive Corridor Signal Improvements for $1,539,671.62 (6-0)
- Authorized $191,288 agreement with Wilson Engineering, LLC for Division Street Sidewalk Retrofit design (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3864 amending parking zones for the Library Commons Project (6-0)
Library Board
The Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting. Other business included reports on construction progress, budget expenditures, and a review of the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved November 10th, 2022 Board Meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council approved several service agreements, including fiber optic services for Skagit County and the City of Burlington. They also authorized a $400,000 eight-year agreement with the Skagit Valley Family YMCA for the Oasis Teen Shelter and elected a Mayor Pro Tempore.
- Approved $400,000 eight-year agreement with Skagit Valley Family YMCA for Oasis Teen Shelter support (6-0)
- Approved termination of Lease and Services Agreement 3479 with Skagit Valley Family YMCA (6-0)
- Approved $16,500 agreement with Western Display Fireworks, Ltd. for July 4, 2023 display (6-0)
- Approved fiber optic services agreements with City of Burlington and Skagit County (6-0)
- Approved residential lease agreement with Michael T. Larsen for 2601 S. LaVenture Road (6-0)
- Elected Councilmember Hulst as Mayor Pro Tempore (6-0)
- Reappointed Linda Brookings, Vanessa Good, and Damond Morris to the Arts Commission (6-0)
- Approved street closure request from MVDA for 2022 Holiday Parade (6-0)
City Council Committee Agendas
The committee approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on 2022 legislation and a design review study, and discussed health insurance provider changes for elected officials.
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
Library Board
The Board approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting and passed a change to the purpose statement of the Technology Use Policy. Members received the Reference and Adult Services Policy and the Youth Services Policy for future review.
- Approved October 13th, 2022 Board Meeting minutes
- Approved change to Technology Use Policy purpose statement
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2023 Budget and set the 2023 Property Tax Levy. The council also approved several affordable housing grants and cancelled the November 22, 2023 meeting.
- Approved 2023 Budget of $141,525,433 via Ordinance 3860 (7-0)
- Set 2023 Property Tax Levy at $8,530,277 via Ordinance 3859 (7-0)
- Approved Affordable Housing Tax Credit Grants: Youthnet $10,000, IRIS $30,000, Friendship House $55,000, and Family Promise $25,000 (7-0)
- Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,062,920.40 (7-0)
- Approved claims totaling $1,395,469.15 (7-0)
- Cancelled November 22, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting (7-0)
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
City Council Committee Agendas
The Public Works/Library Committee approved the minutes from October 12, 2022. The committee expressed support for the draft 2023 Budget and directed the Finance Director to present it at the next City Council meeting.
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Supported draft 2023 Budget
City Council Committee Agendas
The committee received updates on police department hiring and a presentation of the preliminary 2023 budget. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.
City Council Committee Agendas
The Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services committees met to review departmental budgets and the status of the Eagle Rock Challenge Course. No final decisions were made regarding the budget or the course's future use.
- Approved meeting minutes from September 28, 2022
City Council
The City Council approved updates to the municipal code regarding crimes against persons and authorized a $35,998 grant for Community Action of Skagit County. The council also waived sewer connection fees for specific building permits and approved downtown street closures for a Halloween event. A decision on the 2023 Property Tax Levy was postponed.
- Approved Consent Agenda items A-D (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3858 updating Municipal Code Chapter 9 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 1020 waiving sewer connection fees for permits BLDG21-0060 – BLDG21-0064 (6-0)
- Approved $35,998 agreement with Community Action of Skagit County for 2022-2023 CDBG funding (6-0)
- Approved MVDA street closure request for October 31, 2022 (6-0)
- Tabled 2023 Property Tax Levy ordinance for later discussion