Mount Vernon public meetings in 2023

City Council

The December 27, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled, as is the Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee meeting. No business will be conducted at this time.

• City Council study session cancelled
• Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee meeting cancelled

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to review department business. The primary item involves a request from the Police Department to begin recruitment for a Records Specialist position.

• Request to recruit for Police Department Records Specialist position
• Approval of October 18, 2023, amended minutes
• Approval of November 15, 2023, minutes

City Council

The scheduled City Council Study Session for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The Development Services Committee meeting is also cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted by the commission at this time.

Library Board

The Library Board will review the budget, statistics, and surplus material. The meeting includes updates on the Library Commons and general staffing and year-end goals.

• Budget report
• Library Commons update
• Computer Policy discussion
• Approval of November 9th, 2023 minutes

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will review project updates including the Park Street Pump Station, Hickox Road Culvert Grant, Hoag LaVenture Signal, and LaVenture Road Widening Grant. They will also discuss the Sidewalk Replacement Program, WWTP Comprehensive Plan, CSO, and Sewer and Stormwater Active Modeling, and consider a 2023 budget amendment.

• Park Street Pump Station update
• Hickox Road Culvert Grant update
• Hoag LaVenture Signal completion
• LaVenture Road Widening Grant award
• 2023 Budget Amendment

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold public hearings on several proposed code amendments, including eliminating the Design Review Board, updating environmental policies, fence regulations, temporary homeless encampments, and animal keeping rules. The council will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission, an interlocal agreement with Skagit County for a social worker, a budget amendment, and other agreements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3880 to repeal Design Review Board (Chapter 2.61) and amend design review procedures (Chapters 14.05, 17.70)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3881 to align SEPA environmental policies (Chapter 15.06.095) with state law
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3882 to amend fence regulations, including barbed wire (Chapter 17.99)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3883 to add hardship exemption to temporary homeless encampment rules (Chapter 17.210)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3884 to regulate chickens (limit 10, no roosters, coop requirements) and amend residential zoning districts

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider several routine approvals, including appointments to the Arts Commission and Library Board, resolutions for uncollectable accounts and a comprehensive plan update schedule, agreements for drainage maintenance and a stormwater grant, a contract amendment for the Hoag/LaVenture intersection project, a grant application for fish barrier removal, and ratification of a mayoral civil emergency proclamation. The meeting also includes an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Resolution 1048: write-off $27,446.43 in uncollectable accounts receivable
• Agreement with WA Dept. of Ecology: $130,000 FY2023-25 Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant
• Amendment No. 4 with Transpo Group: $45,806.50 for Hoag/LaVenture Intersection Improvements, new total $453,369.53
• Resolution 1051: ratify December 5, 2023 mayoral civil emergency proclamation
• Resolution 1050: authorize RCO grant application for fish barrier removal on 30th Street and Alison Avenue

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan schedule and the Mount Vernon Library Commons project. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates and routine approval of minutes.

• Approval of November 1, 2023 minutes
• Comprehensive Plan Schedule Update by Stacie Pratscher
• Mount Vernon Library Commons Update by Mayor Boudreau and Doug Volesky

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special meeting on November 29, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA. The sole purpose is to attend a City and County Leaders Work Session. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting notice issued by City Clerk Becky Jensen
• Meeting location: 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA
• Purpose: City and County Leaders Work Session

City Council

The November 21, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled, as is the Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee meeting. No business will be conducted at these meetings.

• City Council study session cancelled
• Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and will vote on six proposed code amendments covering SEPA categorical exemptions, temporary encampment hardship exemptions, barbed wire fences, chicken regulations, and land clearing rules. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Amend MVMC 15.06.095 to change 'environmentally sensitive areas' to 'critical areas' for SEPA categorical exemptions
• Amend Chapter 17.210 to clarify hardship exemption process for temporary encampments
• Amend Chapter 17.99 to regulate barbed wire fence construction
• Amend Chapters 17.15 and 6.14 to move and expand chicken regulations for residential properties
• Amend Chapter 15.18 to remove tree removal phasing and add stump/slash/stormwater requirements

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 city budget and set the property tax levy. They will also consider resolutions and agreements for the Library Commons project, a final plat, and a fireworks ban. The meeting includes several routine approvals and a possible cancellation of the next regular meeting.

• Ordinance 3877: Set 2024 property tax levy at $8,917,937, a 1% increase plus new construction and banked capacity.
• Ordinance 3878: Adopt 2024 city budget of $133,830,933, a 5.4% decrease from 2023.
• Resolution 1046: Designate real estate excise taxes to help repay a $26,191,727 TIFIA loan for the Library Commons.
• Agreement with Southwest Solutions Group for library shelving at $343,433.93 plus tax.
• Ordinance 3879: Prohibit sale and discharge of fireworks, effective Nov 15, 2024, with $1,000 civil infraction.

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to handle personnel matters for the police and fire departments. They will review minutes, receive an update on the firefighter hiring process, and vote on certifying a Community Service Officer eligibility list. The commission will also consider removing two candidates from the entry-level police eligibility list.

• Certification of Community Service Officer Eligibility List
• Removal of candidate 23-069 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Removal of candidate 23-072 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Update on Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic hiring process

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss development regulation text amendments, department updates, the 2024 budget, and an August housing memo. The meeting was rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Police/Court Campus.

• Approval of August 16 and October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of development regulation text amendments
• 2024 budget discussion
• August housing memo discussion

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the budget, surplus materials, and statistics, and receive director's reports. The board will also discuss the computer policy and set the 2024 meeting date.

• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of surplus materials
• Budget report
• Computer policy advisement
• 2024 meeting date discussion

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will discuss proposed ordinances regarding fireworks and camping. The committee will also conduct a discussion on the 2024 budget.

• Fireworks Ordinance Discussion
• Camping Ordinance Discussion
• 2024 Budget Discussion

City Council

The City Council will review the 2024 city budget revenue sources and consider several land use items including a rezone and a new subdivision plat. Additional business includes approving various service agreements, lease renewals, and a new municipal code regulating camping on public property.

• Public hearing for 2024 City Budget revenue sources
• Rezone of parcel P82422 from R-3 to R-4 via Ordinance 3875
• Preliminary plat approval for Mountain Gate subdivision (66 units)
• Agreement with Siemens Corporation for $224,267.94 for library ventilation
• Ordinance 3876 regulating camping on public property

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several public safety topics, including fireworks, a camping ordinance, and agreements. The committee will also discuss the 2024 budget. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Fireworks discussion led by Chris Cammock
• Camping ordinance discussion with Chris Cammock and Kevin Rogerson
• Julata Agreement discussion with Kevin Rogerson
• North Star Leadership Team Agreement discussion with Kevin Rogerson
• 2024 Budget discussion with Doug Volesky

City Council

The City Council Study Session scheduled for November 1, 2023, has been cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting is scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider several agreements, including a $599,473 contract for a combined sewer separation feasibility study, a $2.1 million state grant for EV charging stations at the Library Commons, a water maintenance agreement with Skagit PUD, and an archery program agreement. The council will also approve routine payroll and claims payments.

• Professional services agreement with Wilson Engineering for Combined Sewer Separation Feasibility Study design, $599,473
• State grant agreement for $2.1 million for EV charging infrastructure at Library Commons (38 stations)
• Water maintenance agreement with Skagit PUD for Library Commons water line
• Agreement with Silver Arrow Bowmen for archery course and activities
• Payroll checks and claims totaling $4,623,985.61

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss the 2024 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the budget discussion is the main substantive item.

• Approval of September 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2024 Budget Discussion with Doug Volesky

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, certify Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter eligibility lists, and hear an appeal from police applicant CS # 23-013. Public comments are accepted in person or by email before the meeting.

• Certification of Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Certification of Firefighter Eligibility List
• Appeal of police applicant CS # 23-013
• Approval of September 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will discuss parking space requirements for new single-family homes and the scope of code amendments to eliminate the Design Review Board. They will also receive updates on the 2023 docket and developer meetings, and discuss the 2024 budget.

• Informational item: parking space requirements for new single-family homes
• Request for guidance on scope of code amendments to eliminate the Design Review Board
• Department updates on 2023 docket status and prioritization
• Developer and director meetings on parking, density, affordable housing, and permit numbers
• 2024 budget discussion

City Council

The October 18, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

LEOFF 1 Board

The LEOFF 1 Board will consider 2024 medical insurance options for LEOFF 1 members, including proposals from Gallagher and Benistar. They will also discuss mouth guard costs and an upcoming board member term expiration. Public comments are invited.

• Review of mouth guard costs
• Fire Fighter Board Member term expires 12/31/23
• 2024 medical insurance options: Gallagher (Humana) and Benistar (Humana, United American)
• Proposed premiums and budget expenditures

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the periodic comprehensive plan update, a major long-range planning effort. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or action items scheduled; the main substantive item is the comprehensive plan discussion.

• Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Public comment period
• Consent agenda approval
• Introduction of new Development Services Director Stacie Pratschner

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports on statistics, budget, and director's updates, and discuss computer policy options. The agenda is largely routine, with no major funding decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of computer policy options
• Budget report
• Library Commons update
• Staffing update

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will discuss a Local Source Control Agreement, receive updates on the Hoag-LaVenture Signal and Eaglemont SEW Report, and hear library construction and school district progress updates. This is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Local Source Control Agreement discussion
• Hoag-LaVenture Signal project update
• Eaglemont SEW Report update
• Library Commons construction update
• Mount Vernon School District progress report

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Plan. The agenda also includes a closed record hearing for the Mountain Gate subdivision plat and several service agreements.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Plan
• Closed record hearing for Mountain Gate subdivision (66 dwelling units)
• $36,970 CDBG funding for Skagit Gleaners walk-in freezer
• $253,143 contract amendment with TranTech Engineering for 2024 street improvements
• $43,000 three-year agreement with DebtBook for lease tracking

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will review minutes, discuss a camping ordinance, receive 2024 budget revenue estimates, get updates on the Mount Vernon Library Commons and CDBG, and address other items.

• Camping ordinance discussion
• 2024 budget revenue estimates
• Mount Vernon Library Commons update
• CDBG update

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold three public hearings on land-use code changes, including repealing the Design Review Board, revising nonconforming use procedures, and adjusting fees. They will also vote on street closures, a parks maintenance grant, and a contract for the ADA Transition Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of payroll and claims totaling over $4.9 million.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3873 to repeal Design Review Board and amend MVMC 14.05 and 17.70
• Public hearing on Resolution 1043 for nonconforming use and variances at 314 E Section Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3874 to amend nonconforming use procedures and fees
• Approval of $99,300 RCO Parks Deferred Maintenance Grant application
• Approval of $47,000 contract with King Technologies for ADA Transition Plan

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services committees will meet to approve minutes and discuss parks-related items, including a grant, Hillcrest Park updates, and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. No final decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 23, 2023
• RCO Deferred Maintenance Grant discussion
• Hillcrest Park ballfield update and 100 Year Celebration
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update
• Recreation programming update

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will consider removing four candidates from the police entry-level eligibility list and whether to recruit for a Community Service Officer position. The meeting also includes approval of July minutes and public comments.

• Remove candidate 23-013 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Remove candidate 23-039 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Remove candidate 23-044 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Remove candidate 23-074 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Request authority to recruit for Community Service Officer position

City Council

The September 20, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, at the Police/Court Campus has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold an open record public hearing on the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a six-year plan of capital projects totaling $152,925,000. The Commission is expected to recommend approval to the City Council. The agenda also includes a discussion-only item on proposed code amendments regulating chickens on residential properties.

• Public hearing on 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) totaling $152,925,000
• CIP includes $87,186,000 for Transportation, $21,418,000 for Fire Department, $14,310,000 for General Facilities
• Discussion on proposed code amendments for chickens on residential properties (Chapters 17.15 and 6.14)
• Consent agenda approval and public comment period

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports on surplus materials, budget, statistics, and the director's updates, and discuss Technology Services Policy ideas. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Surplus material report
• Budget reports discussion
• Library Commons update
• Technology Services Policy ideas discussion

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider several action items, including approving an interlocal agreement with Skagit County for library services, amending a design contract for the Riverside Drive Improvements-2 Project, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the police guild for lateral officer and retention bonuses. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, claims, and two IT service agreements with Skagit County.

• Approval of interlocal agreement with Skagit County for $13,074 in library services funding
• Amendment to TranTech Engineering contract for Riverside Drive Improvements-2, new total $1,399,532
• MOU with Mount Vernon Police Services Guild for lateral officer and retention bonus program (approx. $50,000)
• Consent agenda: payroll $1,204,577.19, AP claims $1,043,172.51
• Agreements with Skagit County for pictometry imagery and Fire District #8 mobile wireless services

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to receive updates from department directors on flood preparation, infrastructure projects, and library programs. The agenda includes final updates on the Lions Park Levee Repair Project, design work for the Park Street Pump Station, and construction progress on the Library Commons. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information.

• Lions Park Levee Repair Project final update
• Park Street Pump Station design
• Hoag/LaVenture signal project update
• PSE ADA retrofit coordination
• Library Commons construction update

City Council

The September 6, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will instead take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including a continued discussion on fireworks regulations, an interlocal leadership agreement with North Star, a contribution to Fire District One, and an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) discussion. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a miscellaneous item.

• Continued fireworks discussion with Police and Fire Department staff
• North Star Interlocal Leadership Agreement with Kevin Rogerson
• Fire District One Contribution with Bryan Brice
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) discussion with Bryan Brice

The committee agreed to accept a $30,000 reimbursement from Fire District One for an ambulance gurney load system. Discussions regarding fireworks and the North Star Interlocal Leadership Agreement were postponed. Chief Brice provided an overview of the Emergency Operations Center's functions and training requirements.

• Approved August 2, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted $30,000 donation from Fire District One for ambulance gurney load system
• Postponed fireworks discussion until October
• Postponed North Star Interlocal Leadership Agreement

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss housing strategies, including a sales tax for affordable housing and housing authorities, receive an update on the Northstar project, discuss opioid funding, and begin 2024 budget discussions including ARPA funding allocations. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of Sales Tax for Affordable Housing (1590)
• Housing Authorities discussion
• Northstar update
• Opioid Funding discussion
• 2024 Budget discussion including ARPA funding allocations

The Committee of the Whole held discussions regarding housing planning, the North Star regional group, and the allocation of opioid settlement funds. Mayor Boudreau reviewed ARPA funding and proposed 2024 budget items. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss several items including computer account policies, card exemptions, and a presentation on IOS. The meeting includes standard reports from the director and board chair, along with public comment time.

• Approval of July 13, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Discussion of computer account policies
• Discussion of library card exemptions
• Presentation on IOS by Erin VonFemple
• Library Commons update

The Board approved the July 13, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed potential fine amnesty programs, a request for donor card exemptions, and construction progress on the new building.

• Approved minutes of the July 13th, 2023 Board Meeting

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for a rezone at 2210 N LaVenture Road and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan. They will also vote on several agreements, including a $1.6 million construction contract for a new shop building at the wastewater plant, a $567,850 sewer plan contract, and a $1.7 million HUD loan for the Library Commons project. Consent agenda includes approval of payroll and claims totaling over $5.1 million.

• Public hearing and ordinance for rezone of 2210 N LaVenture Road from R-3 to R-4 (3.44 acres)
• Public hearing and resolution to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan (PLAN23-0171)
• Bid award to Valdez Construction for WWTP Shop Building at $1,601,536
• Agreement with HDR Engineering for 2025 Comprehensive Sewer Plan not to exceed $567,850
• Ordinance 3872 authorizing $1,700,000 HUD Section 108 loan for Library Commons Project

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service agreements, including a wastewater treatment plant shop project and a HUD loan for the Library Commons. The council also approved a property rezone and a wastewater master plan.

• Approved rezone of 2210 N. LaVenture Road via Ordinance 3871 (5-0)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan via Resolution 1042 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Skagit Conservation District for Edgewater Park project (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 agreement with TAMJAC, LLC for CDBG consulting (5-0)
• Approved $18,612 agreement with Welcome Home Skagit for day shelter services (5-0)
• Approved $567,850 agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for 2025 Comprehensive Sewer Plan (5-0)
• Approved $1,601,536 agreement with Valdez Construction, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Shop Building Project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3872 for $1,700,000 HUD Section 108 loan for Library Commons Project (5-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services committees are meeting to discuss a range of financial and operational topics, including recreation programs, fiscal policy, utility foreclosures and penalties, financial updates, revenue reporting, and police hiring and retention bonuses. The agenda includes both informational updates and potential policy discussions.

• Discussion of police hiring and retention bonus
• Utilities foreclosure and penalties discussion
• Library Commons financial update
• 2023 financial update and revenue reporting (sales tax, REET, ambulance billing)
• Recreation programs: nature programs/camps, Rec on the Go, supervised playground

The committee approved the July 26, 2023 minutes. Members expressed support for resuming utility account foreclosures and increasing late penalties following a COVID-era halt. The committee also reviewed the Library Commons project funding and police hiring bonus options.

• Approved July 26, 2023 committee minutes (5-0)
• Supported increasing late penalties and resuming utility liens and foreclosures

City Council

The August 16, 2023 City Council study session has been cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Cancellation of the August 16, 2023 City Council study session
• Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at 1805 Continental Place

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will review proposed code amendments on keeping chickens on single-family properties, hear an overview of the Community Rating System for flood insurance, and receive department updates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general discussion.

• Discussion on proposed code amendments for chickens on single-family properties (MVMC 6.14 and 17.15)
• Overview and benefits of Community Rating System (CRS)
• Approval of July 19, 2023 minutes
• Department updates including docket

The committee approved the minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting. Members discussed proposed code amendments for chickens on single-family properties and the Community Rating System (CRS). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 19, 2023 minutes with amendment to Item 6 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on proposed code amendments to eliminate the Design Review Board and update nonconforming building/use rules. They will also discuss potential changes to barbed wire fencing, safe parking hardship exemptions, and chicken regulations on residential properties. The Downtown Waterfront Subarea Plan discussion has been removed from this agenda.

• Public hearing on code amendments to repeal Design Review Board (Chapters 2.61, 14.05, 17.70)
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 17.102 Nonconforming Buildings or Uses
• Discussion on barbed wire fencing amendments (Chapter 17.99)
• Discussion on hardship exemption for safe parking code (Chapter 17.210)
• Discussion on chicken regulations (Chapters 17.15 and 6.14)

The Commission unanimously voted to deny code amendments that would have removed the Design Review Board. It also unanimously approved code amendments regarding nonconforming buildings or uses. Other items regarding fencing, safe parking, and the waterfront subarea plan were discussed but not decided.

• Denied proposed code amendments removing Design Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved proposed code amendments on Nonconforming Buildings or Uses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider several agreements, including a $5.9 million construction contract for Fire Station 2 renovations, a contract for ambulance transport billing services, and a stormwater permit compliance agreement. The council will also approve a date change for the Kulshan Street Fair and routine financial approvals.

• Bid award to TRICO Companies, LLC for Fire Station 2 addition/renovation at $5,903,934.42
• Agreement with Public Consulting Group for Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) services, fees up to $30,000 annually
• Agreement with Brown & Caldwell, Inc. for NPDES Phase II stormwater permit program, not to exceed $146,285
• Street closure date change for Kulshan Street Fair from August 12 to August 26
• Approval of payroll and claims totaling $2,828,835.00

The City Council approved several service agreements, including a bid for fire station renovations and stormwater permit services. The council also authorized payroll and accounts payable claims and changed the date for a street fair closure.

• Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,188,306.14 (6-0)
• Approved AP Claims totaling $1,640,528.86 (6-0)
• Approved changing the 2023 Kulshan Street Fair street closure date to August 26, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved $5,93,934.42 bid award to TRICO Companies, LLC for Fire Station 2 addition and renovation (5-1)
• Approved agreement with PCG for Ground Emergency Transport services (6-0)
• Approved $146,285 agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit services (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to review updates on capital projects including the Stokely Tower foundation, Lions Park Levee, Skagit Highlands detention pond, curb ramp and paving programs, and a signal at Hoag/LaVenture. They will also discuss a professional services agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc., and upcoming council awards for the WWTP Shop and ADA Transition Plan projects. Library updates include the Commons construction and foundation activities.

• Stokely Tower Foundation Caps Final
• Lions Park Levee Project
• Skagit Highlands Detention Pond Update
• Brown and Caldwell, Inc. Professional Services Agreement
• Award of WWTP Shop Project and ADA Transition Plan Development

The committee approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting. Staff provided progress updates on the Stokely Tower foundation, Lions Park Levee repairs, and Library Commons construction. No other formal actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved July 12, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several public safety items, including a proposed chicken ordinance, a recap of the 4th of July, and updates on fire apparatus purchases and Station 2 bids. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Chicken Ordinance Discussion with Police and CED Department staff
• 4th of July Recap presented by Chris Cammock and Bryan Brice
• Fire Apparatus Purchase and Station 2 Bids Update by Bryan Brice

The committee approved the purchase of an ambulance and a new fire engine. Members reviewed bids for the Fire Station 2 Remodel and discussed a draft ordinance to regulate chickens at single-family residences.

• Approved June 7, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved order for an ambulance (delivery expected early 2026)
• Authorized staff to order a new fire engine
• Executed Possession and Use Agreement with Edward Berger Properties, LLC for Parcel 54145

City Council

The August 2, 2023 City Council study session has been cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. instead. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve items including a Silver Arrow Bowmen Club agreement, a special event audit review, parks projects, summer programming, the 2024 budget calendar, fiscal policy, and a Library Commons update. The meeting includes approval of the June 28, 2023 minutes.

• Silver Arrow Bowmen Club Agreement
• Special Event Audit Review
• 2024 Budget Calendar
• Fiscal Policy
• Library Commons Update

The Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee approved the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of staff updates regarding park renovations, summer programming, and the 2024 budget calendar.

• Approved June 28, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on adding items to the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket and consider several agreements, including a $211,500 amendment for engineering design services for the Park Street Pump Station. They will also hear an update on Helping Hands Food Bank's use of CDBG funds and approve routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and resolution to add items to the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket
• Contract amendment with HDR Engineering for $211,500 (total $549,870) for Park Street Pump Station design
• Interlocal purchasing agreement with WSIPC
• Consent agenda: payroll checks totaling $1,509,922.23 and AP claims totaling $4,705,022.88
• Helping Hands Food Bank update on CDBG-funded food delivery program

City Council

The July 19, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will consider requests to recruit for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter positions, certify a Fire Captain eligibility list, remove a candidate from the police entry-level list, and certify a Police Lieutenant eligibility list. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Request authority to recruit for Firefighter/Paramedic
• Request authority to recruit for Firefighter
• Request certification of Fire Captain Eligibility List
• Request to remove candidate 23-032 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Request certification for Police Lieutenant Eligibility List

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed code amendment regarding barbed wire fences, updates to department forms, and an overview of the Community Rating System. The committee will also hear updates on the docket and from various departments and community organizations.

• Barbed Wire Fence Code Amendment (MVMC 17.99)
• Updating Department Forms
• Update on Docket
• Overview of Community Rating System (CRS)
• Community Action of Skagit County Update

The committee approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting. Other items discussed included updates to department forms, the Community Rating System for flood insurance, and a funding request for the Kulshan View Project.

• Approved June 21, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, proposed code amendments regarding barbed wire fencing (Chapter 17.99), and a proposed code amendment to define 'Environmental Sensitive Areas' (Chapter 15.06). The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment. No public hearings are scheduled for these items.

• Review of Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed code amendments regarding barbed wire fencing (Chapter 17.99 Fences and Walls)
• Proposed code amendment to define 'Environmental Sensitive Areas' (Chapter 15.06 Environmental Policies)
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2023

The Planning Commission received updates on the Parks, Recreation & Open Space plan and reviewed proposed code amendments regarding barbed wire fencing and SEPA categorical exemptions. No formal votes on these proposals were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the June minutes, hearing public comment, and discussing surplus materials, budget reports, statistics, and a foundation report. The board will also discuss next steps for policy edits and receive updates from the director on construction and general matters.

• Approval of June 8, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Discussion of surplus materials
• Budget reports discussion
• Foundation report by Jen Pitner
• Policy edits – next steps

The Board approved a policy exception allowing non-resident donors to receive library access at a rate of one year per $1,000 donated. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting. Other discussions focused on budget reports, construction progress, and collection analysis.

• Approved minutes of the June 8th, 2023 Board Meeting
• Approved policy exception for non-resident donors to receive one year of library access per $1,000 donated

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals and one new business item: a contract amendment with PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc. for additional construction management services on the Freeway Drive Improvements Project. The amendment adds $58,070, bringing the total contract to $542,814. The council will also approve meeting minutes, payroll, claims, and an agreement.

• Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 3903 with PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc. for Freeway Drive Improvements, adding $58,070 for a new total of $542,814
• Approval of July 5, 2023 payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,408,400.86
• Approval of July 12, 2023 AP claims totaling $738,671.78
• Approval of Agreement 4422
• Public comments and review of emails from the public

The City Council approved a contract amendment for engineering services to finalize the Freeway Drive Improvements Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payroll and accounts payable claims.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items A-D (7-0)
• Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,403,778.91 (7-0)
• Approved AP Claims totaling $3,553,979.50 (7-0)
• Approved Agreement 4442 (7-0)
• Approved $58,070 amendment No. 3 to agreement 3903 with PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a Washington State Department of Transportation presentation, and receive updates on city projects including the Stokely Tower Foundation Caps, Skagit Highlands Detention Pond, Hoag/LaVenture Signal, and Freeway Drive Improvements. The committee will also get library construction and summer reading updates.

• WSDOT presentation by Chris Damitio
• Stokely Tower Foundation Caps project update
• Skagit Highlands Detention Pond update
• Hoag/LaVenture Signal status update
• Freeway Drive Improvements: Amendment No. 3 PBS Engineering

The committee approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting. Members received status updates on various public works projects and library construction. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved June 14, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and approve the LaVenture Middle School Master Plan. They will also vote on agreements for water service at the Library Commons and a construction contract for the wastewater pump station upgrade.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2024-2029 TIP with $86,886,000 in planned projects
• Closed record public hearing for LaVenture Middle School Master Plan (PLAN22-0630), including a 10,738 sq ft addition
• Agreement with Skagit PUD for water service at Mount Vernon Library Commons, $42,840
• Award construction contract to Strider Construction for Influent Pump Station Header Upgrade, $2,674,304
• Consent agenda includes payroll checks totaling $1,403,778.91 and AP claims totaling $3,553,979.50

The City Council approved a multi-million dollar contract for wastewater utility upgrades and adopted the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The council also approved a master plan for new construction at LaVenture Middle School and a water service agreement for the Library Commons.

• Approved 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1040 for LaVenture Middle School new construction master plan (6-0)
• Authorized water service agreement with Skagit PUD for Mount Vernon Library Commons (6-0)
• Approved $2,674,304 agreement with Strider Construction for Wastewater Utility Influent Pump Station Head Upgrade (6-0)
• Approved June 14 meeting minutes, payroll checks of $1,403,778.91, and AP claims of $3,553,979.50 (5-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council committees will meet to approve minutes and discuss deferred compensation for councilmembers, an update on the Library Commons project, and investment activity. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion and review.

• Approval of May 24, 2023 minutes
• Deferred compensation and DRS for councilmembers
• Library Commons update
• Investment activity update

The committee approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of staff updates regarding retirement options, the Library Commons Project, investment activity, and grant applications.

• Approved April 26, 2023 committee minutes (5-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update on the 2023 docket, and hear department updates from Pat Hayden. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of April 19, 2023 minutes
• 2023 Docket Update – Pat Hayden
• Department Updates – Pat Hayden

The committee approved the addition of undocketed items 18-21 to the 2023 docket. Staff provided updates on the waterfront sub-area plan process, chicken regulations, and property restoration at 3740 E. College Way.

• Approved April 19, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved adding undocketed items 18-21 to the 2023 docket

City Council

The June 21, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will discuss proposed code amendments that would eliminate the Design Review Board and shift design review decisions to the Development Services Director. The commission will also discuss amendments to floodplain management standards and nonconforming structures and uses. No official action is recommended for these items; they are for discussion only.

• Discussion on proposed amendments to MVMC Chapters 17.70 (Design Review) and 2.61 (Design Review Board) to eliminate the Design Review Board
• Discussion on proposed amendments to MVMC Chapter 15.36 (Floodplain Management Standards)
• Discussion on proposed amendments to MVMC Chapter 17.102 (Nonconforming Structures and Uses)
• Consent agenda includes approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission discussed proposed code amendments regarding floodplain management, nonconforming structures, and design review. No final votes were taken on these amendments, as the Commission requested further clarification and information on each item. The housing element discussion was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda as amended
• Requested further language development for Chapter 15.36 Floodplain Management Standards regarding agricultural zones and animal welfare
• Requested public notice to adjacent and abutting properties for Chapter 17.102 Nonconforming Structures and Uses administrative permits
• Requested more information on expectations and potential conflict of interest for Chapter 17.70 and 2.61 Design Review amendments
• Tabled housing element discussion

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the Commissioned Police Services Guild, an agreement to fund a permanent supportive housing program, and a public hearing for a non-conforming structure expansion. They will also review the legislative session, approve street closures for special events, and set a hearing date for the six-year transportation plan. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• Approval of 2023-2025 CBA with Commissioned Police Services Guild, including 6% and 4.5% cost-of-living adjustments
• Agreement with Catholic Community Services to commit up to $65,000 annually in HB1406 funds for Martha's Place supportive housing
• Closed record public hearing for expansion of non-conforming structure at 1505 S 6th Street (504 sq ft addition)
• Approval of street closures for Father's Day Celebration, Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Show, Highland Games, and Temperate Habits Brewing Company Anniversary
• Resolution to surplus Police K9 Vektor and transfer ownership to retiring handler

The City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement for the Commissioned Police Guild and a funding agreement with Catholic Community Services for Martha's Place. They also authorized a feasibility study for the Eaglemont structural earth wall culvert and approved several street closures for special events.

• Approved 2023-2025 Commissioned Police Guild CBA (7-0)
• Approved MOU to create Commissioned Park Ranger position (7-0)
• Authorized funding agreement with Catholic Community Services for Martha's Place (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1036 for non-conforming structure expansion at 1505 S 6th Street (7-0)
• Approved street closures for Father's Day, July 4th, Highland Games, and Temperate Habits Brewing anniversary (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with TranTech Engineering LLC for Eaglemont culvert study (7-0)
• Set June 28, 2023 as public hearing date for 2024-2029 Six-Year TIP (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1038 increasing Police Department petty cash fund (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to discuss updates on various public works projects, including paving, curb ramps, and traffic signals, as well as library construction and funding. They will also consider setting a public hearing for the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and a design feasibility contract for a culvert.

• Stokely Tower Foundation Caps project update
• Park Street Pump Station project update
• Hoag/LaVenture Signal status, potential delay in signal cabinet delivery
• RFQ for 2024 Paving/Curb Ramp Program
• Six-Year TIP – set public hearing for adoption

The committee approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on public works projects and library fundraising, and the council directed staff to decline a proclamation request.

• Approved May 10, 2023 committee minutes (7-0)
• Directed staff to decline proclamation request

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss surplus materials, budget reports, statistics, and the director's report, including construction updates. The board will also consider policy summaries and staff requests for guidance.

• Approval of April 13, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Discussion of surplus materials
• Budget reports discussion
• Director's report on construction and general updates
• Summary of policies and staff request guidance

The Board approved the minutes from the April 13, 2023, meeting. Members decided on formatting for policies to be posted online and discussed budget reports, construction progress, and library statistics.

• Approved April 13th, 2023 Board Meeting minutes
• Decided on formatting issues of policies for online posting

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for June 7, 2023, is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. instead, at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee met to review fire apparatus planning and a proposed sprinkler ordinance. The agenda also included preparations for the Fourth of July and approval of previous minutes. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions were recorded in the text.

• Fire apparatus planning
• Sprinkler Ordinance
• Fourth of July preparations

The committee approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. Members discussed fire apparatus planning, sprinkler ordinances, and Fourth of July preparations. The July committee meeting will be cancelled.

• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Cancelled July committee meeting

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 1035, which affirms the city's commitment of $5,043,406 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as included in the 2023 budget. The funds are designated for the Library Commons Project, facility HVAC systems, computer equipment and software, and COVID-related staff salaries and benefits. The council will take required action on the resolution.

• Resolution 1035 affirming $5,043,406 in obligated ARPA funding
• Funding for Library Commons Project
• Funding for facility HVAC systems, computer equipment and software
• Funding for COVID-related staff salaries and benefits

The City Council approved Resolution 1035 to affirm the commitment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds within the 2023 Budget. The resolution was passed with a unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution 1035 affirming $5,043,406 in obligated 2023 ARPA Funding (7-0)

LEOFF 1 Board

The Mount Vernon LEOFF 1 Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from March 15, 2023, and discuss two new business items: dental reimbursement and hearing aid warranty. Public comments will be accepted in person or via email. The next meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2023.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of dental reimbursement
• Discussion of hearing aid warranty
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes, email deadline May 23, 2023 at 5:00 pm

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of reports and discussions regarding park improvements, gambling tax rates, and a funding gap for the Mount Vernon Library Commons project.

• Approved April 26, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider two main items: approving a street closure request for the Kulshan Street Fair and authorizing a new collective bargaining agreement with the Non-Commissioned Police Guild. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes, payroll, and accounts payable.

• Street closure for 1300 block of N 26th Street and 2500 block of Kulshan Avenue on June 24 and August 12, 2023
• Approval of 2023-2025 Non-Commissioned Police Guild CBA with COLA increases and other benefits
• Payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,417,546.96
• AP claims totaling $3,019,868.70
• Public comments and community comments period

The City Council approved the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Non-Commissioned Police Guild. Council also authorized street closures for the Kulshan Street Fairs and approved several payment claims and payroll checks.

• Approved 2023-2025 Non-Commissioned Police Guild CBA (6-0)
• Approved street closure of N. 26th Street and Kulshan Avenue for June 24 and August 12 fairs (6-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,417,546.96 (6-0)
• Approved claims numbered 21750 - 21943 totaling $3,019,8668.70 (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss a Nurse Practitioner position within the Fire Department and consider requests to remove specific candidates from the Entry Level and Graduate Entry Level Eligibility Lists for the Police Department. The meeting also includes approval of the April 19, 2023 minutes and an opportunity for public comments.

• Discussion regarding Nurse Practitioner position (Fire Department)
• Request to remove candidates from Entry Level Eligibility List (CS # 22-075, CS # 23-016)
• Request to remove candidate from Graduate Entry Level Eligibility List (CS # 23-001)
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2023 meeting

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two main items: a matter involving the Best Western on College Way, presented by Mayor Boudreau, and a discussion of the Blake Decision led by Kevin Rogerson. The agenda also includes an executive session and general housekeeping items.

• Executive session
• Approval of April 19, 2023 minutes
• Best Western, College Way - Mayor Boudreau
• Blake Decision Discussion - Kevin Rogerson
• Miscellaneous/For the good of the order

The committee approved the April 19, 2023 minutes. Mayor Boudreau announced that code enforcement actions regarding barbed wire fence regulations will be paused until code revisions are addressed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 19, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Paused barbed wire fence code enforcement pending code revisions

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a CDBG program amendment, a rezone, a preliminary plat approval, and the 2024 budget revenue sources. They will also consider agreements for library ventilation, parking, residential leases, a camping ordinance, and interlocal agreements. The meeting includes consent agenda items for payroll and claims.

• Public hearing to amend CDBG program for years 2018-2023, reallocating funds including $11,300, $32,377, $40,000, and $4,343.22 to Section 108 Loan program
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone parcel P82422 on Kulshan View Drive from R-3 to R-4 (Ordinance 3875)
• Public hearing and resolution for preliminary plat of Mountain Gate subdivision, 12.7 acres, 66 dwelling units (Resolution 1045)
• Public hearing on 2024 City Budget revenue sources; estimated total revenue $113,634,614, property tax levy increase of 1% ($92,149) included
• Approval of agreement with Siemens for $224,267.94 for Heat Recovery Ventilators at Library Commons

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for May 17, 2023, is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The provided agenda text contains no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings. It only references a 'PC Packet' distributed for a meeting dated 4.7.15, which appears to be a procedural error or a placeholder, as the meeting date is listed as 2023-05-16.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board meeting scheduled for May 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider several items, including two public hearings: one on the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and 5-Year Consolidated Plan, and another on the Mount Vernon School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan and new school impact fees. The council will also vote on an agreement with the International Code Council for plan review services and approve two street closure requests for a neighborhood block party and a high school graduation parade. The agenda includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes and financial approvals.

• Public hearing on 2023-24 CDBG Action Plan and 5-Year Consolidated Plan; $332,365 in HUD funding
• Public hearing on Mount Vernon School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan and new school impact fees (ordinance)
• Approval of agreement with International Code Council for plan review services
• Street closure for N. 7th Street block party (June 23, 3-9 p.m.)
• Street closure for MVHS Graduation Parade

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. Council also adopted Ordinance 3870 to update the Mount Vernon School District's Capital Facilities Plan and school impact fees.

• Approved April 26, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payroll and wire transfers totaling $1,167,808.35 (6-0)
• Approved claims totaling $3,377,995.30 (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan and 5-Year Consolidated Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3870 updating school impact fees and Capital Facilities Plan (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with International Code Council for plan review services up to $40,000/month (6-0)
• Approved N. 7th Street closure for June 23 block party (6-0)
• Approved South 1st Street and Cleveland Avenue closure for June 9 graduation parade (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to review project updates, including stormwater permits, curb ramps, paving, and the Eaglemont Bridge repair. The committee will also hear about the Transportation Benefit District's 2017-2022 results and library construction and programming updates.

• Ecology Stormwater Capacity Grant Amendment No. 1
• Municipal Stormwater Permit Support Contract
• Hoag/LaVenture Signal starts May 8th
• Paving Program starts July/August
• Eaglemont Bridge/Culvert Repair with TranTech Engineering

The committee approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on stormwater projects, curb ramp progress, and library construction, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 12, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee met on May 3, 2023, and discussed several topics but took no final votes. They approved the previous meeting's minutes (6-0). The committee heard updates on the Blake decision regarding drug possession laws, the Skagit County Drug Enforcement Unit, Fire Station 3 remodel progress, and a proposed CDBG Action Plan including a late request from Welcome Home Skagit for a day shelter program. Staff were directed to bring forward a draft ordinance and an amended action plan at future meetings.

• Approved April 5, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)
• Discussed Blake decision options; draft ordinance to be presented at future meeting
• Heard SCDEU update; funding challenges discussed
• Fire Station 3 remodel update: driveway, exterior brick, interior work completed
• Discussed CDBG Action Plan; directed staff to bring amended plan after late request from Welcome Home Skagit

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for May 3, 2023, is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place. No other agenda items are listed.

• Study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council approved a six-year transportation plan and a 2023 budget amendment. Other actions included authorizing architectural and engineering contract amendments and granting full commission authority to Park Rangers.

• Approved 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 3868 to increase Equipment Replacement and Reserve Fund by $670,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1033 for non-conforming structure expansion at 1609 South 3rd Street (6-0)
• Authorized $148,338 amendment for HKP Architects, PLLC for Library Commons Project (6-0)
• Authorized $18,892.32 amendment for TranTech Engineering for 2022 Street Improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3869 granting full commission authority to Park Rangers (6-0)
• Approved residential lease agreement and rent adjustment for 2773 Little Mountain Road (6-0)
• Approved payroll and AP claims totaling $2,879,538.83 (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will meet to discuss a 2023 budget amendment, a gambling tax discussion, and updates on the Mount Vernon Library Commons construction alternates and budget. The committee will also hear about Hillcrest Lodge improvements, the 100-year anniversary of Hillcrest Park, spring programs, and park projects, as well as HB1590 opportunities and brownfield grants. The agenda includes approval of the March 22, 2023 minutes.

• 2023 Budget Amendment discussion
• Gambling Tax Discussion
• Mount Vernon Library Commons construction alternates list and budget update
• Hillcrest Lodge Improvements and 100 Year Anniversary of Hillcrest Park
• HB1590 Opportunities/Brownfield Grants

The committee approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. Other business included staff updates on park maintenance, the 2023 budget amendment for garbage trucks, and discussions regarding the Library Commons and Brownfield grants.

• Approved March 22, 2023 committee minutes (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will consider requests to conduct promotional exams for Fire Captain and Police Lieutenant positions, and to change the Park Ranger recruitment from continuous to as-needed. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a prior special meeting and public comments.

• Request authority to conduct a Captain Promotional Exam (Fire Department)
• Request authority to conduct a Lieutenant Promotional Exam (Police Department)
• Request approval to change Park Ranger recruitment to as needed from continuous

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for April 19, 2023, has been cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will still take place at 5:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• City Council study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss several planning and development items, including an I-5 listening session, the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket timing, essential public facilities, a potential property donation, and brownfield grants. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and department updates.

• I-5 Listening Session
• 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket Timing
• Essential Public Facilities
• Update on Potential Property Donation
• Brownfield Grants

The committee decided to decline the donation of Parcel P80417. Other items included a review of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket timing and a presentation on the I-5 Corridor Study. No other formal votes were recorded beyond the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Declined donation of Parcel P80417

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on the School District CFP/Impact fees. The agenda also includes a 10-minute training on Comprehensive Plan basics and discussions on the Comprehensive Plan schedule, housing element review, and the 2023 docket.

• Public hearing and action on School District CFP/Impact fees
• Training: Comprehensive Plan Basics (10 minutes)
• Discussion: Comp Plan scheduling, timing, and PC role
• Discussion: Comp Plan Housing Element Review
• Discussion: 2023 Docket

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of School District CFP/Impact fees subject to two conditions. These conditions require a school district representative to attend a City Council meeting and a clarification of figure discrepancies between the district's CFP and the staff report.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Recommended approval of School District CFP/Impact fees with two conditions (7-0)

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve March minutes, hear the director's reports including a Library Commons update, discuss a patron letter, and receive visitor and trustee comments. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 9, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Discussion of a letter from a patron
• Library Commons update from the director
• Monthly statistics discussion
• Next meeting set for May 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

The Board approved the minutes from the March 9, 2023 meeting and granted a patron's request to reinstate a Computer User Account. The Board also received updates on Library Commons construction and staffing levels.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved reinstatement of a patron's Computer User Account

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions and agreements, including two non-conforming structure approvals, the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket, and a lease termination with the PUD that includes a $200,000 payment and installation of a water meter to fund new soccer fields. They will also consider contracts for HVAC replacement ($201,275), ESRI mapping software ($129,580), and various event street closures.

• Approve resolution for alteration of non-conforming structure at 112 W. Broadway Street (PLAN22-0604)
• Approve resolution for expansion of non-conforming structure at 1116 S. 10th Street (PLAN23-0012)
• Approve 2023 Comprehensive Plan Docket (Resolution 1031)
• Approve agreement with DK Systems for HVAC replacement at $201,275 plus tax
• Approve agreement with ESRI for mapping services at $129,580 over three years

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to discuss project updates, including a proposed amendment to the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, several contract approvals, and a library donation update. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making body.

• 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Amendment No. 1
• Police Court Campus HVAC contract
• WWTP Influent Header Project contract
• WWTP Comprehensive Plan Update contract
• Mount Vernon Library Commons Philanthropic Donation Update

The committee approved the March 8, 2023 minutes. Public Works presented Amendment No. 1 to the 2023-2028 Six Year Transportation Improvements Program, which includes several new projects and a request to set a public hearing for April 26th.

• Approved March 8, 2023 committee minutes (7-0)

City Council

The April 5, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will instead take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety operations, including a Fire Station 3 update, a Fire District 1 service contract, and police operations. The agenda also includes proposed position reallocations, a storefront usage at 317 W. Kincaid, and a proposed land donation of Parcel P80417.

• Fire Station 3 update
• Fire District 1 service contract
• Police operations update
• Proposed land donation of Parcel P80417
• 317 W. Kincaid storefront usage

The committee approved the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of staff briefings and project updates; no other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 1, 2023 committee minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating an alley, consider renewing the public defense contract with Mountain Law, and vote on a $500,000 funding agreement with Skagit County for Martha's Place operations. The agenda also includes presentations on the Tulip Festival poster, clean energy partnerships, and an update on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, payroll and claims totaling over $3.5 million, and opioid settlement agreements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3867 to vacate an unnamed alley east of West Gates Street and South 2nd Street
• Contract renewal with Mountain Law for public defense services through March 2026, with a 10% increase in year 1 and 2.5% in year 3
• One-year agreement with Skagit County committing $500,000 of HB1590 funds to Martha's Place operations
• Consent agenda includes payroll checks and AP claims totaling $3,523,813.77
• Approval of opioid settlement agreements with Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan

The City Council approved a three-year agreement for indigent defense services and committed funds for affordable housing operations. The council also adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of an unnamed alley. Other items included presentations on the Tulip Festival and clean energy partnerships.

• Approved March 8, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,414,252.31 (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $2,109,56.46 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3867 vacating a portion of the unnamed alley east of West Gates Street and South 2nd Street (7-0)
• Approved $2,640,790 three-year agreement with Mountain Law, PLLC for indigent defense services (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 agreement with Skagit County for Martha’s Place operations (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes. The committee reviewed utility fund balances, city debt levels, and sales tax revenues. Updates were provided on park field upgrades and the Library Commons Project.

• Approved February 22, 2023 committee minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the 2023 Docket as presented. The meeting also included a presentation on the PROS Plan and a discussion regarding the commission's responsibilities and the 2023 work plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Docket as presented (5-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on design standards, the 2023 docket, department activities, and the Library Commons project. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and review.

• Approval of February 15, 2023 minutes
• Design Standards Review
• 2023 Docket review
• Library Commons update

The committee approved the minutes from February 15, 2023. Other items included discussions on modifying design review processes, the 2023 docket, and a Buy America Waiver application for the Library Commons project.

• Approved February 15, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, primarily discussing budget reports, statistics, and the Library Commons update. The board will also consider surplus materials and public services policies, with a needs assessment discussion on the agenda.

• Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of budget reports
• Library Commons update and first steps
• Public Services / Adult Services Policies advisement
• Needs assessment discussion

The board approved revisions to the Public Services and Youth Services policies. Members also received updates on the Library Commons construction and fundraising efforts.

• Approved February 9th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Public Services Policy with wording changes
• Approved Youth Services Policy with wording changes

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider several construction contract awards, including the Hoag/Laventure Intersection Improvements Project, the 2023 Paving Project, and the 2023 Curb Ramp Project. They will also hear an update on the Seattle City Light FERC license process and consider an agreement with Helping Hands Food Bank for COVID relief funding. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and payments totaling over $1.8 million.

• Bid award: Hoag/Laventure Intersection Improvements to Excavation West for $757,366.43
• Contract amendment: Transpo Group for construction management on Hoag/Laventure, additional $142,818.03
• Bid award: 2023 Paving Project to Colacurcio Brothers for $1,620,556.48
• Bid award: 2023 Curb Ramp Project to Always Active Construction for $430,458.50
• Agreement with Helping Hands Food Bank for CDBG-CV funding for senior food delivery

The City Council approved several construction contracts for intersection improvements, paving, and curb ramps. Additionally, the council authorized funding for senior food delivery services. All listed votes passed unanimously 7-0.

• Approved $1,620,556.48 contract with Colacurcio Brothers, Inc. for 2023 Paving Project (7-0)
• Approved $757,366.43 contract with Excavation West for Hoag/LaVenture Intersection Improvements Project (7-0)
• Approved $430,458.50 contract with Always Active Services, LLC for 2023 Curb Ramp Project (7-0)
• Approved $142,818.03 amendment with Transpo Group for construction management services (7-0)
• Approved $48,000 agreement with Helping Hands Food Bank for senior food delivery (7-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,128,779.65 (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $715,564.63 (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works/Library Committee is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on several public works projects. The committee will consider bid awards for the Hoag/Laventure signal project, the 2023 paving project, and the 2023 curb ramp project, as well as a contract amendment for signal construction management. Updates will also be provided on the SR 536 bridge, transportation benefit signage, and the Mount Vernon Library Commons project.

• Hoag/Laventure Signal Construction Management Amendment
• Hoag/Laventure Signal Bid Award
• 2023 Paving Project Bid Award
• 2023 Curb Ramp Project Bid Award
• Mount Vernon Library Commons Project update

The committee approved the February 8, 2023 minutes. Public Works presented four project bid awards for Council execution and a draft 2023 Stormwater Management Program for public comment. The committee received updates on the Mount Vernon Library Commons construction and SR 536 Bridge alternatives.

• Approved February 8, 2023 committee minutes (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will consider certifying a Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list and removing a candidate from the police entry-level eligibility list. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Request certification of Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Request removal from Entry Level Eligibility List: Candidate 23-008
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes, email by 5:00 pm March 7

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Police Chief Chris Cammock on 2022 highlights and what's ahead in 2023. The committee will also discuss Northstar and HB1590 funds with Mayor Boudreau, and continue a discussion on the Design Review Board and process.

• Police Chief Chris Cammock to present 2022 highlights and 2023 outlook
• Discussion of Northstar and HB1590 funds with Mayor Boudreau
• Continued discussion on Design Review Board and process

The committee approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items consisted of reports and discussions regarding police statistics, affordable housing funds, and the Design Review Board process, with no further formal actions taken.

• Approved meeting minutes from 02/01/2023

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will vote on Ordinance 3866 to issue a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of up to $21,000,000. This provides interim financing for the Mount Vernon Library Commons Project, which has a total estimated cost of $53.3M. The council will also set a public hearing date for a street vacation and approve a $10,000 agreement with the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County.

• Approval of Ordinance 3866 for a LTGO Bond Anticipation Note not to exceed $21,000,000 for the Mount Vernon Library Commons Project
• Approval of Resolution 1028 to set a public hearing date for the vacation of portions of an alley in the Gates 1st and 2nd Addition Plats
• Approval of Agreement with the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County for $10,000 in 2023 funding
• Approval of addendum to Skagit County interlocal agreement adding $5,000 for embedded social worker programming supplies
• Public comment session on the Design Review Board Evaluation Project

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve the January 25, 2022 minutes, receive updates on parks projects and the library commons finances, and hear about a regional transportation and rail initiative, including a BNSF federal grant proposal. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and updates.

• Approval of January 25, 2022 minutes
• Landscape maintenance agreement update
• Sherman Anderson Park and PUD Fields updates
• Mount Vernon Library Commons financial update
• BNSF federal grant proposal for regional rail

The committee approved awarding a landscape maintenance contract for right-of-way spaces to At Work after receiving four bids. Staff provided updates on the Sherman Anderson Park completion and proposed alternatives for upgrading city park fields instead of school district fields. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Awarded landscape maintenance contract to At Work
• Approved meeting minutes from January 25, 2023

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine consent items and discuss several planning topics. No public hearings or action items are scheduled. The main discussions will cover PRA training, the 2023 docket, the Comprehensive Plan, and the 2023 Work Plan, with no materials provided for the work plan discussion.

• Approve minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting
• Discussion: PRA training
• Discussion: 2023 docket
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion: 2023 Work Plan (continued, no materials)

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of training and discussions regarding the 2023 docket, the 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update, and the 2023 work plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. This is a procedural cancellation notice only.

• Meeting cancelled for February 15, 2023

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, review design standards, and discuss the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations docket. Department updates and general discussion are also on the agenda.

• Approval of January 18, 2023 minutes
• Design Standards Review
• 2023 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Docket
• Department Updates

The committee approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting. Members discussed design standards review and the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Docket, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (6-0)

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, discuss surplus materials, review budget reports and statistics, and consider reference and youth services policies. The agenda is largely routine, with no major funding or construction decisions listed.

• Approval of January 12, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Discussion of surplus material disposal
• Budget reports review
• Reference and Youth Services Policies discussion
• Construction update in Director's Report

The Board approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items, including policy updates and budget reports, were discussed without formal action.

• Approved January 12, 2023 Board Meeting minutes

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and consider an ordinance amending the 2023 budget. The council will also vote on several agreements, including legal services, trail maintenance, emergency light pole purchase, and grant writing assistance.

• Public hearing on CDBG 2023-2024 Action Plan (prior year allocations: 2022 $359,983, 2021 $369,122)
• Ordinance 3865 amending 2023 budget: adds part-time Parks positions and $150,000 for a mini excavator in Wastewater Utility Fund
• Agreement with Madrona Law Group for legal services up to $50,000 for Development Services
• Emergency purchase and installation of light poles at Sherman Anderson Park from Electric West, Inc.
• Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for culvert replacement grant writing assistance at $37,100

The City Council adopted Ordinance 3865 to amend the 2023 budget for new parks positions and a wastewater utility excavator. The council also approved several professional service agreements for legal, engineering, and grant writing needs. A public hearing was held regarding the 2023–2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 3865 amending 2023 Budget (6-0)
• Approved trail maintenance agreement with Washington Trails Association (6-0)
• Approved $26,350 emergency purchase from Electric West for light poles at Sherman Anderson Park (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 legal services agreement with Madrona Law Group (6-0)
• Approved agreement to form an Opioid Abatement Council (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Skagit County Children’s Advocacy Center (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 on-call security engineering agreement with CDWG (6-0)
• Approved $37,100 grant writing agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will review and potentially approve a professional services agreement for culvert replacement and an agreement for Drainage District 17. They will also receive updates on traffic signals, paving, curb ramps, the 6-year transportation improvement program, sidewalk program, and the Mount Vernon Library Commons building and fundraising. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with formal action limited to the two agreements and approval of prior minutes.

• Culvert Replacement Professional Services Agreement
• Drainage District 17 Agreement
• Hoag/Laventure Signal Cabinet – State Contract update
• Paving Program and Curb Ramp Program updates
• Mount Vernon Library Commons Building and Fundraising update

The committee approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on culvert replacements, drainage agreements, and various infrastructure bidding processes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 11, 2023 committee minutes (7-0)

City Council

The February 1, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. instead.

• Study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety items, including an update on Fire Station 3 and a service contract with Fire District 1. The committee will also hear updates on graffiti and gang prevention programs, review design standards, and consider a consent agenda from the mayor.

• Fire Station 3 update
• Fire District 1 service contract
• Graffiti and gang prevention programs update
• Design standards review
• Consent agenda from Mayor Boudreau

The Council directed staff to continue negotiations for the Fire District 1 service contract including a two percent annual increase. The Council also reached a consensus to place specific recurring contracts on the consent agenda.

• Directed staff to continue Fire District 1 contract negotiations including a 2% annual increase
• Consensus to place budgeted, annually renewing contracts with no scope changes on the consent agenda

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including resolutions on a police lieutenant salary differential, two land-use approvals (a non-conforming structure expansion and a concurrency waiver), and numerous service agreements. They will also receive updates on the Library Commons project and recognize a heroic rescue. Several items are routine approvals, but the land-use and salary items involve public hearings and policy decisions.

• Resolution 1026: Create minimum 13% and 17% wage differential between Police Lieutenant and Sergeant salary steps
• Closed record hearing: Approve expansion of non-conforming structure at 1400 N. 30th Street #86 (Resolution 1024)
• Closed record hearing: Approve concurrency waiver amendment for W. College Way RV resort (Resolution 1025)
• Approval of agreement amendments with T-Mobile West, LLC (generator at Little Mountain site) and Harmsen, LLC (surveying services)
• Approval of numerous professional service agreements (design review, critical areas, hearing examiner, etc.)

The City Council approved a resolution to create a minimum wage differential between Police Lieutenant and Sergeant salary steps. The council also approved a non-conforming structure expansion and a traffic concurrency waiver amendment. Additionally, Lyn Olson was re-appointed to the Library Board.

• Approved Resolution 1026 creating Police Lieutenant and Sergeant salary differential (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1025 for non-conforming structure expansion at 1400 N. 30th Street, #86 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1025 for Amendment #1 to traffic concurrency waiver ENGR20-0316 on W. College Way (7-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Lyn Olson to the Library Board (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1027 setting Feb 22, 2023 public hearing for alley vacation in Gates 1st and 2nd Addition Plats (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-Q, including $1.4M in payroll and $1.7M in claims (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Finance and Parks & Enrichment Services committees meet to discuss financial items including a limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bond line of credit, a consulting services agreement with Dowell Consulting, PLLC, the 2022 sales tax report, and the 2021 annual financial report. Parks staff will update on restrooms in parks, Sherman Anderson Park, PUD Fields, and recreation programming. The agenda is a mix of routine approvals and informational updates, with no final votes scheduled.

• Approval of October 26, 2022 minutes
• LTGO Bond – Line of Credit discussion
• Consulting Services Agreement with Dowell Consulting, PLLC
• 2022 Sales Tax Report and 2021 Annual Financial Report review
• Parks updates: restrooms, Sherman Anderson Park, PUD Fields, recreation programming

The committee approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Other items, including budget amendments and a consultant agreement, were discussed for future approval on February 8, 2023. Staff provided updates on park restrooms, the Sherman Anderson Park project, and 2022 sales tax revenue.

• Approved October 26, 2022 committee minutes (7-0)

City Council

The January 18, 2023 City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

• Study session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider a request to remove a police department candidate from the entry-level eligibility list. No new fire department business is on the agenda. Public comments are invited in person or by email.

• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Police department request to remove Candidate 22-069 from entry-level eligibility list
• Public comment period (3-minute limit, email by Jan 17, 2023)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Development Services Committee will meet to discuss funding allocations, including opioid settlement funds and HB 1590, as well as receive updates on the NorthStar project and departmental efficiency changes. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a report from the Design Review Board.

• Discussion of HB 1590 funding
• Opioid settlement funding discussion
• NorthStar Project update by Skagit County
• SmartGov efficiency changes update
• Planning Commission update

The committee approved the minutes from November 16, 2022. Other agenda items consisted of project updates and staff presentations; no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved November 16, 2022 committee minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine organizational matters, including electing a chair and vice chair, scheduling 2023 meetings, and beginning discussion of the 2023 work plan. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is largely procedural with no substantive decisions expected.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Schedule for 2023
• 2023 Work Plan initial discussion
• OPMA training (online)
• Approve December 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission elected a Chair and Vice-Chair and approved a monthly meeting schedule for 2023. The commission also participated in OPMA training and discussed the 2023 work plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Elected Orr as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Fikkert as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved monthly meeting schedule for the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (5-0)

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the December minutes, discuss surplus materials, review budget reports and statistics, and consider reference and youth services policies. The meeting includes public comment and updates from the director, including construction updates.

• Approval of December 8, 2022 board meeting minutes
• Discussion of surplus materials
• Review of budget reports
• Consideration of reference and youth services policies
• Director's report on construction and general updates

The board approved the minutes from the December 10, 2022, meeting. Other business included reports on a $100,000 property tax surplus and construction updates for a new building. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved December 10, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider several contracts and appointments, including a renewed federal lobbying agreement with The Johnston Group at a higher monthly retainer, appointments to the Planning Commission, and extensions for public defense services. The council will also receive updates from Friendship House and on winter road maintenance. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and claims.

• Approval of agreement with The Johnston Group for federal lobbying at $4,000/month (up from $3,000/month), retroactive to Jan 1, 2023
• Reappointment of Mary Mae Hardt and Adair Orr to the Planning Commission for terms expiring Dec 31, 2026
• Extension of public defense contract with Mountain Law, LLC for 3 months
• Agreement with Volunteers of America Western WA for $17,999 in CDBG-funded services
• Agreement with Jen Pitner Consulting, LLC for fundraising for the Library Commons Project

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will hear updates on flood protection, road and sewer projects, and library fundraising. They will also consider proposed on-call contracts for various services totaling $210,000. The meeting is informational, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Flood Protection Progress update
• Hoag/Laventure Signal Improvements project update
• Proposed on-call contracts: Electrician/Electrical $50,000, Landscaping $30,000, General Construction $50,000, Materials Testing $30,000, Surveying $50,000
• Library Commons fundraising and project updates
• Upcoming RFQs for 18th & 19th Street Culvert Replacement and CSO Separation Feasibility

The committee approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on flood protection, road signal improvements, and library funding options, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved December 14, 2022 committee minutes (4-0)

City Council

The January 4, 2023 City Council study session has been cancelled, along with the Public Safety Committee meeting. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.