Mount Vernon public meetings in 2024

City Council

The December 26, 2024 City Council Study Session and the Public Safety Committee meeting have been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Library Board

This regular meeting includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, budget reports, and the director's report on construction and operations. Trustees will discuss and potentially set meeting dates for 2025.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024
• Budget reports
• Director's report with construction and operations update
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates
• Incident reports, waivers, and surplus material

The Mount Vernon Library Board approved the November meeting minutes. The board reviewed incident reports, budget reports, and construction updates, but made no major policy decisions. They discussed future programming, conference room staffing, and the potential discontinuation of Hoopla, with a decision pending.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting
• Requested incident reports be shared with Integrated Outreach Services
• Discussed Hoopla renewal, no decision made
• Scheduled next meeting for January 9, 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss authorizing recruitment for an Assistant Fire Chief and receive an update on Firefighter/Paramedic recruitment. The Police Department has no new business. The meeting also includes approval of November 20, 2024 minutes and public comments.

• Request authorization to recruit and establish an Eligibility List for Assistant Fire Chief
• Firefighter/Paramedic recruitment update
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• Public comments from Mount Vernon residents

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council at its study session will consider approving three agreements: a bid award to Highline Construction for the Finance Department front desk remodel for $143,614.91, an agreement with Maria Funk for administrative support of the Public Defense program, and an agreement with Mount Vernon School District for use of Sherman Anderson Park for high school baseball. The remodel project is funded by ARPA and aims to improve ergonomics and security.

• Approval of $143,614.91 contract with Highline Construction for Finance front counter remodel (ARPA-funded)
• Approval of agreement with Maria Funk for administrative support of the Public Defense program
• Approval of agreement with Mount Vernon School District for use of Sherman Anderson Park for high school baseball season

The Mount Vernon City Council approved three agreements: a $143,614.91 contract with Highline Construction Inc. for the Finance Department Front Desk Remodel, an amended agreement with Maria Funk for administrative support of the Public Defense Program with a maximum annual compensation of $48,880, and a $10,000 agreement with Mount Vernon School District for use of Sherman Anderson Park for the high school baseball season. All motions passed 6-0.

• Approved $143,614.91 agreement with Highline Construction Inc. for Finance Department Front Desk Remodel (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Maria Funk for Public Defense Program administrative support, amended to cap annual compensation at $48,880 (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 agreement with Mount Vernon School District for Sherman Anderson Park use for high school baseball season (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will meet to discuss department year-end updates, implementation of state bill SB 5290, and Phase I tasks for the Comprehensive Plan updates. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other miscellaneous items.

• Approval of October 16, 2024 minutes
• Department Year End Update
• SB 5290 Implementation and Timeline
• Comprehensive Plan Updates – Phase I Tasks

The Development Services Committee approved the October 16, 2024 minutes (6-0) and received updates on department priorities, SB 5290 implementation, and Comprehensive Plan timelines. No other formal decisions were made; items like sign code review and flood protection were only listed as agenda requests.

• Approved October 16, 2024 committee minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The December 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments, an interfund loan for capital projects, and a rezoning request for Mount Vernon Christian School. The body is also reviewing several service agreements and appointments to the Arts Commission.

• Ordinance 3903: 2024 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 3905: Mount Vernon Christian School Rezone (PLAN23-0314)
• Agreement with Skagit County for 2025 senior services totaling $65,080
• Agreement with Western Display Fireworks for 2025 4th of July show
• Agreement with K-A General Construction Contractor, LLC for Stokely Tower Recoat Project

The Mount Vernon City Council approved the Mount Vernon Christian School rezone, master plan, and traffic concurrency, along with several other items including a $522,673.14 contract for the Stokely Tower Recoat Project and a $900,000 interfund loan. All votes were 6-0. The council also approved appointments to the Arts Commission and various agreements.

• Approved Mount Vernon Christian School Rezone, PLAN23-0314 with Ordinance 3905 (6-0)
• Approved Mount Vernon Christian School Master Plan and Traffic Concurrency, PLAN23-0314 and ENG23-0128 with Resolution 1065 (6-0)
• Approved $522,673.14 agreement with K-A General Construction for Stokely Tower Recoat Project (6-0)
• Approved $900,000 interfund loan from Equipment Rental Fund to Fire Capital Projects Fund with Ordinance 3904 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Budget Amendment with Ordinance 3903 (6-0)
• Approved $19,250 agreement with Western Display Fireworks for 2025 4th of July show (6-0)
• Approved Arts Commission appointments of Hannah Oliver and Kathy Roche-Zujko (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims totaling over $6.8 million (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will hear updates from Library Director Isaac Huffman, discuss the Stokely Tower Recoat Project under the Surface Water Utility & Flood Division, and receive reports on engineering projects, ARPA-funded projects, and the facilities long-term plan. The committee will also consider approval of November 13 minutes and handle agenda requests.

• Stokely Tower Recoat Project – Surface Water Utility & Flood Division
• ARPA Projects update
• Facilities Long Term Plan update
• Engineering Services & Capital Projects updates
• Library updates by Isaac Huffman

The Public Works and Library Committee met and approved the November 13, 2024 minutes. They received updates on the Library Commons (98% complete) and reviewed the 2025 Capital Improvement Projects list, including design-phase projects like Riverside Drive and Kulshan Trail lighting. No formal decisions were made on these items; the Stokely Tower Recoat contract was noted for presentation to the full Council.

• Approved November 13, 2024 committee minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council Study Session and the Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, have been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially approve the 2025 City Budget and updated Development Services permit fees. The body will also consider several service agreements and equipment purchases for city departments.

• Proposed 2025 City Budget of $104,070,912 (Ordinance 3901)
• Updated Development Services Permit Fees (Ordinance 3902)
• Parks Department equipment purchase totaling $187,646.19
• Landscape maintenance agreement with At Work Commercial Enterprise, LLC for $38,227.97
• Asphalt replacement agreement with Rubens Landscape and Asphalt for Trumpeter Trail

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 3900 setting the 2025 property tax levy, which includes a 1% increase plus use of banked capacity. The council will also consider Resolution 1064 establishing electric vehicle charging rates for the Mount Vernon Library Commons.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 3900 fixing the 2025 property tax levy at an estimated rate of $1.5836 per $1,000 assessed value
• Proposal to take $93,291 from the 1% allowable increase, $27,361 from new construction, and $406,527 in banked capacity
• Estimated annual property tax increase of $12.36 for an average home valued at $565,000
• Resolution 1064 to set EV charging rates at $0.25/kWh for Level 2 and $0.40/kWh for Level 3 at the MVLC
• City's 2025 preliminary budget totals $90,291,802, a 20.7% decrease from 2024 due to capital project changes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct routine business and review personnel matters. The primary action item is a request to certify the Firefighter Eligibility List.

• Certification of the Firefighter Eligibility List
• Approval of September 18, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting to continue a visioning exercise and review an updated draft Housing Needs Analysis. They will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan survey draft, the scope of work for Phases II and III of the periodic update, and brainstorm comprehensive plan design. The meeting includes planning for a public kick-off event in December and the appointment of a Citizen Advisory Committee.

• Review of updated draft Housing Needs Analysis presented by Otak
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan survey draft
• Scope of work for Phases II and III of the periodic update
• Brainstorming on comprehensive plan design and visioning
• December schedule: public kick-off meeting on Dec. 14 and Citizen Advisory Committee appointments on Dec. 11

City Council

The City Council Study Session scheduled for November 20, 2024, has been canceled. The Development Services Committee meeting is also canceled.

Planning Commission

The November 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive public comment, and discuss reports. Key items include a potential action on setting a flat fee for 3D prints and updates on construction and operations. The board will also review budget reports and incident reports.

• Discussion and potential action on flat fee for 3D prints at the library
• Construction update on library improvements
• Budget reports for review
• Incident reports, waivers, and surplus material report
• Statistics discussion

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will consider approving minutes from October 9, 2024, and discuss the 2024 budget with Doug Volesky. The agenda also includes routine agenda requests and miscellaneous items. This meeting is primarily a budget discussion with standard procedural items.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 minutes
• 2024 Budget Discussion with Doug Volesky

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 City Budget (Ordinance 3900), totaling $104,070,912. The agenda also includes approval of several agreement amendments and new contracts, including amendments for the Mount Vernon Library Commons project, set electric vehicle charging rates, and creation of citizen advisory committees for land use and climate planning. Items also cover agreements for public defense funding, police policy services, license plate reader cameras, and a multi-jurisdictional drug task force.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025 City Budget – Ordinance 3900 ($104,070,912 total proposed budget)
• Approval of Resolution 1061 setting electric vehicle charging rate per kilowatt/hour
• Approval of Resolution 1062 creating a Citizen Advisory Committee for Land Use and Planning
• Approval of agreement with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras
• Approval of interlocal agreement for multi-jurisdictional Drug, Gang, and Firearms Task Force

City Council

The City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 3899 to set the 2025 property tax levy. Staff recommends a levy increase including a 1% adjustment, new construction revenue, and the use of banked capacity to balance the budget.

• Ordinance 3899: Proposed 5.60% increase in the regular property tax levy, an increase of $499,818 over the previous year
• Proposed use of $406,527 in banked levy capacity
• Estimated 2025 Preliminary Budget total revenue of $90,291,802
• Proposed levy rate of $1.5833 for 2025, up from $1.5617 in 2024
• Estimated annual increase of $12.17 for a home valued at $565,000

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the 2025 preliminary budget presented by Finance Director Doug Volesky. The committee may also approve minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting and consider agenda requests.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 minutes
• 2025 Preliminary Budget Discussion with Finance Director Doug Volesky
• Agenda requests
• Miscellaneous items

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to review planning documents and assessments. The body will discuss housing needs, manufactured home park protections, and the Comprehensive Plan vision statement.

• Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Need Assessment
• Manufactured Home Park Protections
• SWOT Analysis Exercise for Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement
• Public Participation Plan Review
• Discussion of building, engineering, and planning fees

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee will discuss the 2025 city budget. The meeting has a time change to 5:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and agenda requests.

• 2025 Budget Discussion led by Finance Director Doug Volesky
• Approval of September 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Agenda requests and miscellaneous items

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan ordinance. The consent agenda includes payroll and claims totaling $1,539,905.11. New business items include agreements for public defense auditing, combined sewer separation feasibility study, fish passage improvements, downtown street closure for Trick or Treat, and several other service contracts.

• Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 3898 for the 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan
• Service agreement with Snohomish County Public Defender Association for public defense auditing
• Amendment No. 2 with Wilson Engineering for Combined Sewer Separation Feasibility Study
• Amendment No. 1 with Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group for East Hickox Road/Carpenter Creek fish passage improvement design
• Street closure request for 2024 Downtown Trick or Treat event

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This meeting was cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. instead.

• Meeting cancelled, no items considered.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will hold a meeting on October 16, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus. The main item is a discussion of the 2025 city budget, led by Doug Volesky. The committee will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine items.

• 2025 Budget Discussion with Doug Volesky
• Approval of September 18, 2024 committee minutes

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold an open record public hearing to consider the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update, a required annual amendment to the Comprehensive Plan under the Growth Management Act. The draft CIP totals $156,690,000 in estimated expenditures across eight categories including transportation, fire, parks, and utilities. Following the hearing, the Commission is asked to recommend approval to the City Council, which will conduct its own public hearing on October 23, 2024.

• Total 2025-2030 CIP expenditures: $156,690,000
• Transportation category largest at $81,998,000; Fire Department at $30,560,000
• State Department of Commerce review period: August 12 – October 7, 2024
• City Council public hearing scheduled for October 23, 2024
• Public hearing is the second step in a three-step adoption process (Commerce review, Planning Commission, City Council)

Library Board

The Mount Vernon Library Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, budget reports, and a director's report. The director's report will cover the opening plan and construction updates for the library. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024
• Budget reports and statistics discussion
• Director report on opening plan and construction updates
• Public comment period (limit 10 minutes)
• Incident reports, waivers, and surplus material

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee will receive updates on library operations and surface water utility and flood division activities. Members will also review amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program.

• Skagit Conservation District NPDES Education and Outreach Overview
• Transportation Improvement Program amendment: Blackburn Road Extension
• Transportation Improvement Program amendment: Kulshan Trail Safety Lighting – Phase 3

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on interim off-street parking regulations (Ordinance 3897), a required 60-day hearing following an emergency declaration. Council will also consider approving agreements with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for trail maintenance, Economy Fence Center for gate and fencing replacement at the Police Court Campus ($159,344), and Highline Pavement Maintenance for paving and bollard work at the same campus ($51,265). The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll checks totaling $1,472,587.36, and claims totaling $1,786,734.27.

• Public hearing on interim off-street parking regulations (Ordinance 3897) — 60-day required hearing
• Approval of agreement with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for collaborative trail maintenance at Little Mountain Park
• Approval of $159,344 contract with Economy Fence Center for gate, gate control, and fencing replacement at Police Court Campus (ARPA-funded)
• Approval of $51,265 contract with Highline Pavement Maintenance for paving and bollard installation at Police Court Campus (ARPA-funded)
• Consent agenda: approval of October 4 payroll ($1,472,587.36) and October 9 claims ($1,786,734.27)

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place. No other items are on the agenda.

• City Council study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled at 1805 Continental Place

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will discuss 2025 revenue projections and hear an update on integrated outreach services. The agenda includes a discussion of North River Commercial Area Issues with community members. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on discussion and information gathering.

• North River Commercial Area Issues – discussion with Dan Christman, Dave Shackleton, Aaron Cohen
• Integrated Outreach Services Update – presented by Erin VonFempe
• 2025 Revenue Projections – finance presentation by Doug Volesky
• Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will consider approving August meeting minutes and discuss a 1590 Grant Application and Allocation. The committee will also receive department updates from Parks & Enrichment Services and address agenda requests.

• Approval of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 1590 Grant Application and Allocation
• Parks & Enrichment Services Department Updates
• Agenda Requests

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider three new business items: approving a $121,037.68 contract for HVAC replacement at the Police Court Campus, adopting a fee schedule for the Library Commons conference room and EV chargers, and allocating approximately $2.19 million in 1590 Affordable Housing sales tax grants to housing and shelter projects.

• Contract with ACCO Engineered Systems for $121,037.68 to replace HVAC rooftop units at the Police Court Campus (ARPA-funded)
• Resolution 1059 establishing a fee schedule for the conference room and EV chargers at the Mount Vernon Library Commons
• Resolution 1060 allocating the City's 1590 Affordable Housing sales tax collection ($2.19M) to fund new housing and shelter units
• Consent agenda includes payroll checks totaling $1,626,758.98 and claims totaling $3,519,510.68
• Public comments and reports from committees, councilmembers, and mayor

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will discuss a reinstatement request from a former fire department employee, supported by Fire Chief Brice. They will also consider authorizing a Fire Prevention Specialist Reinstatement Eligibility List and certifying a Police Sergeant Eligibility List. The meeting includes public comments.

• Request from former employee Ricardo Gomez for reinstatement under Civil Service Rule 9.04, with letter of support from Fire Chief Brice
• Authorization to establish a Fire Prevention Specialist Reinstatement Eligibility List
• Request to certify the Police Sergeant Eligibility List
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2024 special meeting
• Public comments period for Mount Vernon residents

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee and Planning Commission hold a joint meeting to discuss planning topics. They will review a Land Capacity Analysis, a Draft Public Participation Plan, County Wide Planning Policies, and Manufactured Home Park Zoning Overlays. The committee also approves minutes from August 21 and receives a monthly report.

• Approval of August 21 minutes
• Development Services Monthly Report by Stacie Pratschner
• Joint discussion: Land Capacity Analysis with Otak
• Joint discussion: Draft Public Participation Plan
• Joint discussion: County Wide Planning Policies and Manufactured Home Park Zoning Overlays

City Council

This meeting was cancelled; no business will be conducted. A separate Development Services Committee/Planning Commission meeting is scheduled at 5:00 pm.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board will discuss and possibly decide on discontinuing the CD collection and a policy update. The agenda also includes budget reports, construction updates, and incident reports.

• Potential decision on ending CD collection
• Policy update discussion and possible action
• Budget reports review
• Director report on construction and general updates
• Incident reports, waivers, and surplus material

The Mount Vernon Library Board approved the August minutes and discussed several operational items. They agreed to withdraw the compact disc collection due to declining usage, and discussed policy updates for conference space bookings. The board also reviewed budget reports, summer reading statistics, and construction progress for the new library building.

• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 meeting
• Agreed to withdraw compact disc collection
• Discussed policy update for conference space bookings, to be sent back to City Attorney

City Council

Mount Vernon City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 3896 to set new solid waste collection rates for 2024-2028, aiming to replenish the utility fund balance. The council will also vote on change orders for the wastewater treatment plant pump station upgrade, accept completion of the new shop building, and approve various agreements and street closures.

• Adoption of Ordinance 3896 setting 2024-2028 solid waste collection rates
• Approval of change orders 2 and 3 ($83,472.20 and $35,990.21) for Influent Pump Station Header Upgrade with Strider Construction
• Acceptance of work by Valdez Construction for Wastewater Treatment Plant Shop Building ($1,606,557.92)
• Approval of agreement with Bell and Associates for solid waste rate study through 2025
• Approval of supplement to WSDOT agreement obligating additional federal funds for 30th Street Improvements-1 Project (grant $372,988)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works/Library Committee will discuss Item 1590 (continued), receive Library Director updates, and review surface water utility projects including HDR PSA Amendment No. 4 for Park Street Pump Station design and Kulshan Creek debris removal. Project updates on ADA, Riverside Drive, 30th Street, and Kulshan Trail lighting are scheduled. The Public Works Director will cover EV infrastructure, ARPA funding, and capital projects such as PCC HVAC contract award and old library demo.

• Continued discussion of Item 1590
• HDR PSA Amendment No. 4 for Park Street Pump Station design
• Kulshan Creek debris removal from Parker to Riverside
• PCC HVAC contract award
• Old Library demo and partial remodel ITB

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus. The body will review administration and fire department updates.

• Approval of August 7, 2024 minutes
• 1590 Grant Application Presentations
• WSRD Update
• Washington State Fire Marshal Committee update from Barry Kerth

The Public Safety Committee reviewed seven 1 590 Grant applicants and discussed funding scenarios, with the discussion to continue at the September 11 Public Works and Library Committee meeting. The committee also approved the August 7 minutes (6-0) and received updates on the Fire Department's rating and Fire Marshal Kerth's appointment.

• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Reviewed 1 590 Grant applicants; funding discussion continued to September 11 meeting

City Council

The City Council Study Session scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will be held at 5:00 pm.

• Cancellation of Study Session
• Public Safety Committee meeting at 5:00 pm

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will receive updates on summer recreation programs and discuss fiscal policies, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and a purchasing policy update. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.

• Update on Summer Recreation Programs: Rec on the Go, Supervised Playground, Nature Camp, Sports Camps & Programs
• Discussion of Fiscal Policies
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee update
• Purchasing Policy Update

City Council

The City Council will review several agreements, including a settlement with Reichardt & Ebe Engineering and funding for the Lincoln Theatre. The body will also consider a contract amendment for a fish passage improvement project.

• Approval of $250,000 interlocal agreement with Skagit County for the Lincoln Theatre Keep Cool Campaign
• Settlement and release agreement with Reichardt & Ebe Engineering, Inc. regarding the Downtown Mount Vernon Flood Protection and Revitalization Project
• Contract amendment for David Evans & Associates, Inc. for the Carpenter Creek/Hickox Road Fish Passage Improvement Project, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $190,446
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $1,617,407.62 and claims totaling $3,624,336.85
• Presentation by Skagit Gleaners on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Project

The Mount Vernon City Council approved a $2,000 amendment to agreement 4525 with David Evans & Associates for additional design services on the Carpenter Creek Culvert Replacement Project. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes, payroll, claims, and agreements with Reichardt & Ebe Engineering and Skagit County, was approved 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included community comments and a presentation from Skagit Gleaners.

• Approved $2,000 amendment to agreement 4525 with David Evans & Associates for Carpenter Creek Culvert Replacement Project (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including minutes, payroll, claims, and agreements (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will discuss permanent adoption of interim regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and parking. They will also receive a monthly report, hear a GIS team presentation on Cartegraph, graffiti tracking, and pre-incident planning, and discuss draft county wide planning policies. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and city council retreat planning.

• Permanent adoption of interim ADU and parking regulations
• GIS team presentation on Cartegraph, graffiti tracking, and pre-incident planning
• Draft County Wide Planning Policies discussion
• Development Services monthly report
• City Council retreat planning

The Development Services Committee approved the July 17 minutes and discussed several items, including making interim ADU regulations permanent, a GIS presentation, and draft County Wide Planning Policies. The only decision was to hold a series of committee meetings instead of an all-day retreat, with the first joint meeting with the Planning Commission on September 18.

• Approved July 17, 2024 committee minutes as amended (7-0)
• Decided to hold a series of committee meetings instead of an all-day retreat; first joint meeting with Planning Commission on September 18 at 5 p.m.

City Council

The August 21, 2024, City Council Study Session has been cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 pm instead.

• August 21 City Council Study Session cancelled
• Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm at the Police/Court Campus

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Countywide Planning Policies to incorporate housing (HB 1220) and climate (HB 1181) elements, with a potential recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also conduct a study session on interim regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) following HB 1337 as a first step toward permanent rules. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 18 meeting minutes and introduction of a new Senior Planner.

• Public hearing on Countywide Planning Policy redlines (HB 1220 housing, HB 1181 climate)
• Study session on interim regulations for ADUs under HB 1337
• Introduction of new Senior Planner Stacy Clauson, AICP
• Consent agenda approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Updates on North Star and Comprehensive Plan

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will discuss library updates, stormwater permit reissuance, detention pond monitoring, and conveyance channel repair. Project updates include Riverside Drive, LaVenture Road Sidewalk, ADA corrections, and a combined sewer separation feasibility study. A solid waste rate study is scheduled for discussion. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Solid Waste Rate Study
• Riverside Drive 1 & 2 projects
• LaVenture Road Sidewalk
• 2024 ADA Corrections and Overlay Projects
• Combined Sewer Separation Feasibility Study

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider a settlement with Glenn Simmons over public records disputes, approve a design contract for Fire Station 1, and adopt interim parking requirements tied to state law. Other action includes setting solid waste rates for 2024-2028 and approving street closures for several community events.

• Settlement with Glenn Simmons over 2023 public records requests (Consent Item E)
• Approval of $1,314,457.06 in payroll checks and $2,962,737.02 in claims (Consent Items C-D)
• Agreement with Mackenzie, Inc. for Fire Station 1 Phase 1 design services
• Adoption of Ordinance 3894 for interim single-family parking requirements
• Adoption of Ordinance 3894 for 2024-2028 solid waste rates

The Mount Vernon City Council approved all consent agenda items and new business items unanimously (7-0), including a $189,125 design services agreement with Mackenzie, Inc. for Fire Station 1 Phase 1, a $39,225 traffic data and analysis agreement with TSI, interim parking requirements for single-family residences (Ordinance 3894), and 2024-2028 solid waste rates (Ordinance 3895) with amendments. The council also approved street closures for five community events and a $148,941 amendment to the Library Commons construction management agreement with OAC Services. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting included a presentation and an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (7-0)
• Approved street closures for five community events (7-0)
• Approved $189,125 agreement with Mackenzie, Inc. for Fire Station 1 design (7-0)
• Approved $39,225 agreement with TSI for traffic data and analysis (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3894 for interim parking requirements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3895 for 2024-2028 solid waste rates with amendments (7-0)
• Approved $148,941 amendment to OAC Services agreement for Library Commons (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 5, 2024, and receive updates from Fire Chief Bryan Harris on Fire Station 1 RFQ, Fire Station 2, and staffing enhancements. A joint report from Fire and Police on the July 4th event will also be presented. The agenda includes discussion of 1590 applications under miscellaneous items.

• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Fire Station 1 RFQ update
• Fire Station 2 update
• Fire staffing enhancement discussion
• July 4th report from Fire and Police

The Public Safety Committee approved the June 5, 2024 minutes (7-0) and discussed fire station projects, staffing, and the July 4th report. Council decided to eliminate the committee review process for 1590 applications, and discussed funding for operations, maintenance, and project location requirements. The North Sound Behavioral Health funding agreement renewal is scheduled for the August 14th Council agenda.

• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Eliminated committee review process for 1590 applications
• Selected Mackenzie, Inc. for Station 1 RFQ (agreement to be presented next week)
• Scheduled North Sound Behavioral Health funding agreement renewal for August 14th Council agenda

Civil Service Commission

This is a special meeting of the Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission. The agenda contains only meeting logistics (time, place) with no listed discussion or action items. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no documented decisions or proposals.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will consider decertifying the current Firefighter Eligibility List and authorizing new recruitments for Fire Prevention Specialist and Firefighter/Paramedic positions. They will also receive an update on the withdrawal of a conditional offer for a Firefighter/Paramedic candidate. Additionally, they will certify the Integrated Outreach Specialist eligibility list for the police department.

• Update on conditional offer withdrawal of Firefighter/Paramedic candidate FFP 24-008
• Request to decertify the current Firefighter Eligibility List
• Request to recruit and establish an Eligibility List for Fire Prevention Specialist
• Request to recruit and establish an Eligibility List for Firefighter/Paramedic
• Request certification of Integrated Outreach Specialist Eligibility List

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting on August 7, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

City Council

The August 7, 2024, City Council study session has been cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in its place. No substantive council items are on the agenda.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board will hold its regular meeting on August 8, 2024. Key items include budget and statistics reports, the director's update on construction, and discussion of potential changes to the room rental and kitchen policies. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Budget reports and statistics report
• Director report on construction and general updates
• Discussion and potential action on room rental policy
• Discussion and potential action on kitchen policy

The board approved the July 11th meeting minutes. They discussed construction progress, budget reports, and policies for room rental and kitchen use, with edits to be reviewed at the next meeting. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 11th, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed incident reports and requested tracking of IOS hours
• Discussed budget amendment for library car and new building expenses
• Reviewed room rental and kitchen policies, with edits to be sent to City Attorney

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to review the scope and schedule for the Comprehensive Plan 2025 periodic update. The session includes a presentation by consultant Otak regarding public participation and planning requirements.

• Introduction to consultant Otak for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Review of Comprehensive Plan 2025 requirements, scope, and schedule
• Discussion of the Draft Public Participation Plan
• Update on proposed changes to Skagit County Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs)
• Status update on the North Star Technical Advisory Committee and Regional Call to Action

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will consider minutes from June 26, then receive updates on community events, a parks mapping project, and the Bakerview Restroom Fire. Finance items include an ARPA funding discussion and the lien process.

• Discussion on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding allocation
• Update on Bakerview Restroom Fire incident
• Parks Mapping Project update
• Lien process discussion by Finance
• Approval of June 26, 2024, meeting minutes

The Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee approved the June 26, 2024 minutes (4-0) and received updates on community events, a parks mapping project, and a restroom fire at Bakerview Park. Staff presented a spending plan for the remaining $2M in ARPA funds that must be spent or obligated by the end of 2024, with discussion but no formal decision.

• Approved June 26, 2024 committee minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed solid waste rate increases for 2024-2028 to address rising county transfer fees and operating costs. The council also considers approving several agreements, including an emergency medical services contract with Skagit County worth $3.6 million, a $99,300 state grant for park deferred maintenance, and an amendment for design services on the Library Commons Project. Additionally, the council will vote on the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and establish the membership sectors for the 1590 Affordable Housing Committee.

• Public hearing on 2024-2028 solid waste rate increases
• Approval of EMS agreement with Skagit County: $3,612,531 in levy funds
• Approval of RCO Deferred Maintenance Grant Phase 2: $57,300 for park repairs
• Approval of amendment No. 6 to HKP Architects agreement for Library Commons design
• Approval of Resolution 1058: 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

The Mount Vernon City Council approved the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program via Resolution 1058, along with several other agreements and actions. The council also approved agreements for medical transportation services with Skagit County, a $57,300 grant for Phase 2 of the Parks Deferred Maintenance Grant, and an amendment for additional design services for the Library Commons Project. A public hearing on solid waste rates was held, but no action was taken on the rates.

• Approved 2025-2030 Six-Year TIP with Resolution 1058 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Skagit County for medical transportation services (4-0)
• Approved RCO Phase 2 Deferred Maintenance Grant Agreement for $57,300 (4-0)
• Eliminated the 1590 Affordable Housing Committee from the selection process (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to HKP Architects agreement for $145,368.98 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claims (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including amendments to residential parking codes, a development proposal at Urban Avenue and College Way, and follow-up on state bills SB6015 and HB1590. The meeting includes a monthly report from staff and approval of previous minutes.

• Residential Parking Code Amendments
• Urban Avenue and College Way Development Proposal
• Follow-up on SB6015 (state bill)
• Follow-up on JJ Place Sidewalk
• HB1590 Update

City Council

The July 17, 2024 City Council study session has been cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will take place at 6:00 pm instead.

Planning Commission

The July 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled; no items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items scheduled.

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board will review budget reports, statistics, and a director's report on construction. The board is also scheduled to discuss potential actions regarding library room, rental, and kitchen policies.

• Approval of June 6th, 2024 minutes
• Review of budget reports and statistics
• Discussion of room, teen room, rental, and kitchen policies
• Director report on construction updates

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will review an update on the Solid Waste Rate Study and discuss the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 12, 2024.

• Solid Waste Rate Study Update
• 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan Discussion
• Approval of June 12, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a charging and fueling infrastructure grant. The council will also review payroll, wire transfers, and various claims.

• Agreement with US Department of Transportation for Mount Vernon Library Commons Project grant
• Approval of July 5, 2024, payroll and wire transfers totaling $1,534,993.47
• Approval of July 10, 2024, claims totaling $5,868,869.59

City Council

The July 3, 2024, City Council Study Session and the Public Safety Committee meeting have been cancelled.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review requests regarding Fire Department eligibility lists. The agenda also includes an appeal related to a Police Department eligibility list removal.

• Certification of Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Extension of Battalion Chief Eligibility List
• Police Department eligibility list removal appeal 24-001

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee will review the May 22, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss a 2024 budget amendment. Members will receive status updates on the Hillcrest Park athletic field and inclusive playground projects. The agenda also includes discussions regarding library policies and park system playground status.

• 2024 Budget Amendment
• Hillcrest Park Multi-use Athletic Field status
• Draft Hillcrest Park Inclusive Playground
• MVLC Policies review
• Parks System Playground Status

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the draft 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Members will also consider ordinance 3893 to amend the 2024 Adopted Budget. Additionally, the Council will review grant funding of $125,000 from the Washington State Department of Commerce.

• Public hearing for the draft 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Ordinance 3893 to amend the 2024 Adopted Budget
• $125,000 grant from Washington State Department of Commerce for Comprehensive Plan update
• Cintas Service Agreement Extension for department uniforms ($21,890.33 annual cost)
• Approval of claims totaling $4,827,035.81

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee meeting date has been changed to June 20, 2024. The agenda includes a monthly report and reviews of SB6015 parking reductions and buffer buy-down projects.

• Review of SB6015 parking reductions and comparisons
• Review of Buffer Buy-Down Projects
• Development Services Monthly Report
• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council Study Session scheduled for June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on June 20, 2024, at 6 p.m.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the agenda and minutes from April 16, 2024. The meeting also includes the swearing in of Commissioner Johnson and an introduction by the Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant, Otak.

• Swearing in of Commissioner Johnson
• Introduction of Otak, the Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will review a grant application for a new skate park at Bakerview Park and an agreement to resurface tennis courts at Hillcrest Park. The agenda also includes street closure requests for the Kulshan Street Fair and July 4th fireworks.

• Grant application for a new skate park at Bakerview Park
• Agreement with Mid Pac Construction for Hillcrest Park tennis court resurfacing ($35,750)
• Street closures for the Kulshan Street Fair and July 4th fireworks at Edgewater Park
• Acceptance of a sign donation for the Valley of Spirits totem on the Riverwalk
• Agreement with Associated Earth Sciences for Skagit Highlands Pond water monitoring

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works/Library Committee will discuss the financial update for the Mount Vernon Library Commons. The committee will also review the SR536 Bridge Preventative Maintenance and Complete Streets Project with WSDOT staff. The meeting includes the approval of May 8, 2024 minutes.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 minutes
• Mount Vernon Library Commons Financial Update and Discussion
• SR536 Bridge Preventative Maintenance and Complete Streets Project

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will attend a joint meeting with commissions to discuss the North Star Strategic Plan. The agenda includes updates on funding wins and a panel discussion regarding Skagit County’s housing continuum.

• North Star Strategic Plan updates
• Discussion of Skagit County's housing continuum
• Review of recent funding wins

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board will review budget reports, statistics, and the Director's report. The board will also discuss potential actions regarding room, teen room, and rental policies.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes
• Budget reports
• Director's report on construction and fundraising
• Room, teen room, and rental policy discussions
• Surplus material report

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will review meeting minutes from April and May 2024. The committee is also scheduled to hear a Pulse Point presentation and discuss the EMS levy and contract.

• Pulse Point Presentation by EMS Director Josh Pelonio
• Discussion of EMS Levy/Contract with Bryan Brice
• Approval of April 3, 2024 and May 3, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council Study Session scheduled for June 5, 2024, has been cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6 p.m.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting on May 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus Multi-Purpose Room. The agenda contains only a general discussion of various topics, with no specific items listed.

• General discussion of various topics

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will vote on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 1983 that includes a 10% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, and will also consider a street closure for the high school graduation parade. The consent agenda includes approval of payments totaling over $7.9 million and a budgeted purchase of a backup storage appliance.

• Approval of IAFF Local 1983 firefighter contract, Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026, with 10% COLA in 2024
• Street closure of South 1st Street and Cleveland Avenue on June 11, 2024 for MVHS graduation parade
• Consent agenda: claims of $6,468,028.89 and direct deposits/wires of $1,498,994.35
• Purchase of Stonefly XD 60 Bay backup appliance via NASPRO contract vendor SHI

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will consider several police and fire personnel actions, including certifying a receptionist eligibility list, authorizing as-needed recruitment for Integrated Outreach Specialist positions, removing two candidates from eligibility lists, and establishing a promotional list for Police Sergeant. The fire department has no new business. Public comments are invited.

• Certify Receptionist Eligibility List
• Authorize as-needed recruitment for Integrated Outreach Specialist
• Remove candidate 24-010 from Police Officer Entry Level Eligibility List
• Remove candidate OS 24-004 from Integrated Outreach Specialist Eligibility List
• Establish promotional eligibility list for Police Sergeant

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters including a property tax banked capacity discussion and ARPA fund discussion, as well as parks updates. The agenda includes a presentation from the Cascadia Club, updates on RCO grants, Bonnie Rae Park, and summer programs. This is a discussion and review meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Property Tax – Banked Capacity Discussion
• ARPA Fund Discussion
• Presentation – Cascadia Club
• RCO Grants Update
• Bonnie Rae Park

Planning Commission

The May 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Civil Service Commission

The City of Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancellation for May 15, 2024

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss development-related topics, including a managed ecosystem alternative for buffer buy-down and impact fees. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a monthly report from staff.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 minutes
• Development Services Monthly Report by Stacie Pratschner
• Managed Ecosystem Alternative: Buffer Buy-Down discussion with Dr. Lyndon Lee
• Impact Fee Discussion

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for May 15, 2024, is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead take place at 6 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

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

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Riverside Road project, library operations, and Public Works program coordination. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and general agenda requests.

• Riverside Road project update and discussion
• Library updates
• Public Works Program Coordination Division updates
• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 3892, which continues interim regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and removes certain parking requirements for nonconforming properties. The council will also vote on several agreements, including fiber services, technology services, and construction contracts. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes and payment of payroll and claims.

• Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 3892 amending ADU regulations (MVMC 17.73, 17.06, 17.102)
• Approval of fiber services agreement with Astound Business Solutions (May 2024–May 2029)
• Approval of interlocal agreements with Skagit County for public safety system (Spillman) and Laserfiche software
• Bid award to Granite Construction Company for 2024 Street Improvements Project
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $1,197,623.30 and claims totaling $2,321,639.91

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports on budget, statistics, and the director's update on construction and fundraising. The board will also discuss potential policy changes, including room and teen room policies and whether to remove American Library Association (ALA) references from policy.

• Approval of April 11, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Room Policy and Teen Room Policy
• Potential removal of ALA references from policy
• Director report on construction and fundraising
• Budget and statistics reports

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a contract extension for the KBA with Fire, presented by Bryan Brice. The agenda is otherwise light, with only future agenda requests and miscellaneous items listed.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 minutes
• KBA Contract Extension – Bryan Brice

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for May 1, 2024, is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6 p.m. instead. No other business is listed.

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

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a monthly report from Development Services, a review of planning and land use fees, a discussion on PEX pipe, and accessory dwelling unit parking requirements. The committee will also receive updates on the Library Commons Project and a deferred maintenance grant, and consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Review of Planning and Land Use Fees
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking Requirements discussion
• PEX Pipe Discussion
• Library Commons Project – Transformer Wrap Art Selection
• RCO Deferred Maintenance Grant Update

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan, as well as several ordinances and agreements, including a $27 million TIFIA loan for the Mount Vernon Library Commons Project. The council will also discuss updates from Skagit PUD and approve various contracts and policy changes.

• Public hearing and approval of 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan ($332,365 HUD allocation)
• Ordinance 3891: LTGO Bond and TIFIA Loan Agreement for Library Commons (up to $27,000,000)
• Approval of RFP for 1590 Grant Funding (estimated $1.7 million for housing and related services)
• Ordinance 3890: Public Records Act Policy update (adds fees for redacting body-worn camera records)
• Contract amendments for Library Commons: HKP Architects ($231,760.75) and OAC Services ($252,650)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a study session to discuss several items, including an update on MVLC funding and the TIFIA process, a grant application for affordable housing at 1590, an update on the Casa Grande Apartments, and connection fees for Salem Lutheran and Welcome Home Skagit. The Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. is cancelled.

• MVLC Funding Update & TIFIA Process
• 1590 Affordable Housing Grant Application
• Casa Grande Apartments Update
• Salem Lutheran/Welcome Home Skagit Connection Fees

Civil Service Commission

The City of Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation notice for April 17, 2024

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold a workshop on effective meeting procedures, led by Jurassic Parliament, and will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive land-use decisions scheduled.

• Workshop: 'Great Planning Commission Meetings' by Jurassic Parliament, $2,000 fee
• Approval of February 20, 2024 and March 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, along with reports on a trauma presentation, surplus materials, budget, statistics, and the director's update on construction and fundraising. The board will also discuss potential changes to the room and teen room policies.

• Approval of March 14, 2024 minutes
• Trauma presentation report
• Surplus material report
• Budget reports
• Discussion of room policy and teen room policy

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including a Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement, and to consider new business such as accepting the 2023 Paving Project and approving a fish passage improvement agreement. The agenda also includes presentations from the Boys and Girls Club and recognition of the graffiti removal team.

• Approval of Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement (consent item D)
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $1,394,746.58 and claims totaling $942,916.03
• Acceptance of 2023 Paving Project by Colacurcio Brothers, Inc. for $1,667,747.06
• Approval of sub-award agreement with Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group for Carpenter Creek/Hickox Road Fish Passage Improvement Project (up to $173,500)
• Approval of ordinance 3889 updating code enforcement authority

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will meet to discuss updates from Waste Management, the library, and various public works projects. Items include the SR9 Gravel Pit, a Skagit fisheries sub-award, sidewalk replacement, and wastewater treatment plant projects. The committee will also consider a code enforcement ordinance and a Public Records Act policy update.

• Waste Management presentation by Robin Freedman
• SR9 Gravel Pit update
• Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group Sub-Award Agreement
• Sidewalk Replacement Program update
• Code Enforcement Ordinance and Public Records Act Policy Update

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several public safety items, including fire protection systems compliance software, an update on Fire Station 2, a graffiti response program and app, and a public records action policy update. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Fire Protection Systems Compliance Software presentation by Barry Kerth
• Fire Station 2 update by Bryan Brice
• Graffiti Response Program/Graffiti App by Dave Shackleton
• Public Records Action Policy Update by Kevin Rogerson

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for April 3, 2024, is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6 p.m. instead. No other business is listed on this agenda.

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

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024 Parks and Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 3888). They will also vote on two professional services agreements for road projects: one with Transpo Group for Laventure Road widening design (not to exceed $293,477.18) and one with David Evans and Associates for Blackburn Extension 30% design. Presentations include the 2024 Tulip Festival and a Skagit County flood storage update.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 3888 (2024 Parks and Recreation Element with PROS Plan)
• Approval of professional services agreement with Transpo Group for Laventure Road Widening design, not to exceed $293,477.18
• Approval of professional services agreement with David Evans and Associates for Blackburn Extension 30% design
• Consent agenda: payroll checks totaling $1,434,052.89 and claims totaling $4,153,900.12
• Presentation on 2024 Tulip Festival and Skagit County flood storage update

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to consider certifying a Senior Administrative Assistant eligibility list for the Fire Department and to authorize recruitment for a Police Receptionist position. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Request certification of Snr. Administrative Assistant Eligibility List (Fire Department)
• Request authorization to recruit for Police Receptionist
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will discuss the Mount Vernon Library Commons financial update, a draft CDBG Action Plan, and park projects/grants. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is primarily a discussion session.

• Mount Vernon Library Commons Financial Update
• Draft CDBG Action Plan Discussion
• Park Projects/Grants Update
• Approval of February 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss fire department staffing, including an update on the firefighter/paramedic eligibility list and requests to authorize recruitment for firefighter/paramedic and office assistant positions. The police department has no new business. Public comments are invited.

• Update on Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Request to authorize recruitment for Firefighter/Paramedic
• Request to authorize recruitment for Office Assistant
• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes

LEOFF 1 Board

The LEOFF 1 Board will meet to approve minutes, reappoint a board member, and review the mouth guard benefit and budget expenditures. Public comments are invited.

• Reappointment of Board Member Mike Howard as Fire Fighter Board Representative
• Newly appointed Council Members Melissa Beaton and Navor Tercero
• Mouth Guard Benefit Review
• Budget Expenditures

City Council

The March 20, 2024, City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead be held at 6 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

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

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will meet to approve the previous meeting's minutes, receive a monthly report, review building permit fees, and discuss a request for proposals related to HB 1590. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Development Services Monthly Report by Stacie Pratschner
• Review of Building Permit Fees by Stacie Pratschner
• HB 1590 RFP Discussion by Steve Sexton

Planning Commission

The March 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports on surplus materials, the budget, statistics, and the director's update on construction and fundraising. They will also discuss potential policy changes, including a trauma presentation, room policy, and teen room policy.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes
• Budget reports
• Director report on construction and fundraising
• Discussion of room policy and teen room policy
• Potential action on trauma presentation

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including the preliminary plat for the Glenmoor subdivision, a collective bargaining agreement with PROTEC17, and multiple furniture contracts for the Library Commons project. They will also hear presentations from New Earth Recovery and the Skagit Valley Clean Energy Cooperative, and consider street closures for upcoming events.

• Public hearing and resolution for preliminary plat of Glenmoor (PLAN21-0548), 40 lots, 75 dwelling units, 12 affordable units
• Approval of 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement with PROTEC17, with COLA increases of 4.5% (2024), 2% (2025), 2% (July 2025), 3% (2026)
• Purchase of pumps for Maple Lane Pump Station from Whitney Equipment Company for $144,704.00
• Library Commons furniture purchases: MBI Systems ($86,425.70), Workpointe ($273,156.97), OpenSquare ($106,085.85)
• Street closures for Cinco de Mayo parade (May 5) and Tulip Festival Street Fair (April 18-21)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to discuss library updates, the 2024 Stormwater Management Program, and various public works projects including design contracts for road improvements. They will also hear updates on sidewalk replacement, electric vehicle infrastructure, and software systems.

• 2024 Stormwater Management Program presentation
• LaVenture Rd Widening Design Contract
• Blackburn Rd Extension Design Contract
• Riverside Drive Improvements 1 & 2
• 30th St Improvements-1 and 2024 Paving and Curb Ramp Program

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates from police, fire, and IT departments, including police hiring and a vehicle sale, a fire rating evaluation, and an IT department update. They will also discuss the 1590 RFP and the CDBG Annual Action Plan. The agenda is largely procedural with informational items.

• Police hiring update and vehicle sale discussion
• Fire department WSRB rating evaluation
• IT department update
• 1590 RFP discussion
• CDBG Annual Action Plan discussion

City Council

The March 6, 2024, City Council study session is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. instead, but no agenda items are listed in this document.

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

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The agenda is otherwise light, with no major financial or policy decisions listed.

• Approval of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan review and discussion

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving payroll and claims totaling over $4.9 million, as well as 15 professional service agreements for consulting, engineering, and environmental services. In new business, the council will hear a presentation from Skagit Habitat for Humanity and vote on a ground lease with DISH Wireless and an amendment to an HDR Engineering agreement.

• Approval of payroll checks and direct deposits totaling $1,431,653.36
• Approval of claims totaling $3,510,367.89
• Approval of 15 consulting agreements, including $80,000 for traffic consulting and $50,000 for building plan review
• Ground site lease agreement with DISH Wireless, LLC
• Amendment to Agreement 4027 with HDR Engineering for on-call consulting services

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to establish city priorities, with a focus on discussing the types of affordable housing needed, reviewing a process for requesting partnerships, and reviewing the status of city parks and potential revenue sources. The agenda includes tours of the MV Library Commons and housing density areas, discussions on housing density, the 1590 RFP process, downtown subarea planning, and parks.

• Tour of MV Library Commons at 208 Kincaid Street
• Housing density tour and discussion
• 1590 RFP process review
• Downtown subarea planning discussion
• Parks status and potential revenue sources review

Civil Service Commission

The Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to handle routine personnel actions for the fire and police departments. The commission will vote on removing two candidates from firefighter eligibility lists, certify several eligibility lists, and authorize a recruitment for a Senior Administration Assistant. Public comments are limited to three minutes and can also be submitted by email.

• Remove candidate FF23-005 from Firefighter Eligibility List
• Remove candidate FFP23-005 from Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Certify Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Authorize recruitment for Senior Administration Assistant
• Certify Outreach Specialist and Records Specialist Eligibility Lists

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, receive a monthly report, and discuss a potential emergency ordinance related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under EHB 1337. They will also consider topics for the City Council retreat.

• Approval of November 15, 2023 minutes
• Development Services Monthly Report
• Discussion of potential emergency ordinance and EHB 1337 (ADUs)
• City Council Retreat planning

City Council

The February 21, 2024, City Council study session is cancelled. A Development Services Committee meeting will instead be held at 6 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place. No other business is listed.

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

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which would replace the 2016 Parks and Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission may make a recommendation to City Council or continue the hearing. The agenda also includes discussion of the 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update and routine consent items.

• Public hearing on 2024 PROS Plan, replacing 2016 Parks and Recreation Element
• WSDOT comment letter on trail projects including Trumpeter Trail Extension, Waugh Road, Kulshan Trail Extension, Division Street, Kincaid/Broad Street
• SEPA Determination of Non-Significance issued Jan 25, 2024, appeal period expired Feb 20, 2024
• 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Consent agenda: approval of Jan 16, 2024 minutes

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council's Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to discuss library updates, public works projects, and contract awards. Key items include acceptance of the 2023 Curb Ramp Project, several on-call service contracts, and two Public Works Trust Fund loans totaling $1.4 million for sewer studies. The committee will also hear updates on the Skagit Highlands project, a DISH site lease, and the waste management contract.

• Public Works Trust Fund Loan: Combined Sewer Separation Feasibility Study - $750,000
• Public Works Trust Fund Loan: 2025 Sewer Comprehensive Plan - $650,000
• 2023 Curb Ramp Project acceptance
• On-call contracts for survey, materials testing, electrical services, and concrete construction
• Carpenter Creek/Hickox Road Project design update

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to consider several new business items, including an ordinance to raise the police chief's salary range and add a deferred compensation match, an agreement for trail maintenance at Little Mountain Park, and multiple contracts for public works services. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, claims, and several agreements, including a resolution related to the Endo bankruptcy reorganization plan.

• Ordinance 3886: Adjust police chief salary range from 40 to 42 and add 3% deferred compensation match
• Agreement with Washington Trails Association for trail maintenance at Little Mountain Park (up to $15,000)
• Agreement with E&E Contracting for on-call concrete construction services
• Agreement with Bonner Electrical Contracting for on-call electrical services
• Agreement with David Evans and Associates for design of Carpenter Creek/Hickox Road Fish Passage Improvement Project

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss surplus materials, budget reports, and statistics. The board will also receive the director's report on construction and fundraising, and consider a collection development policy and the role of a social worker in the library.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2024
• Discussion of surplus materials
• Budget reports discussion
• Director's report on construction and fundraising
• Consideration of collection development policy and social worker in library

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates from the Police and Fire departments. Discussions include updates on Station 2 and the EMS Levy.

• Police Department update
• Fire Station 2 update
• EMS Levy discussion
• Fire operations update

City Council

The February 7, 2024, City Council study session is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. instead. No other business is listed on this agenda.

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

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several key topics, including housing policy direction, potential early code changes, and the allocation of Sales & Use Tax (1590) funds. They will also review funding strategies for Fire Station #1, near-term parks priorities, the West Side Bridge project, the city's role in responding to unhoused residents, and planning for a retreat. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion on desired housing types and appropriate urbanization levels
• Potential early code changes to catalyze housing production
• Sales & Use Tax (1590) RFP funding designation process
• Fire Station #1 funding strategy and timing
• West Side Bridge project discussion

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks & Enrichment Services Committee will discuss and receive updates on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan approval timeline, park maintenance grants, and field conditions at Hillcrest and Edgewater Parks. The committee will also review the 2022 financial audit and the Mount Vernon Library Commons financial update. This is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• PROS Plan approval timeline discussion
• Park Deferred Maintenance Grant update
• Hillcrest Park and Edgewater Park fields update
• 2022 Financial Audit review
• Mount Vernon Library Commons financial update

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including payroll and claims, and to renew a public defense conflict counsel agreement. No new business or unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Approval of payroll checks, direct deposits, and wire transfers totaling $1,460,699.87
• Approval of claims totaling $3,952,331.76
• Approval of agreement 4512
• Renewal of public defense conflict counsel agreement with Alex Ransom

Civil Service Commission

The City of Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation for January 17, 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider removing two firefighter candidates from the entry-level eligibility list. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Remove candidate FF23-005 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Remove candidate FFP23-005 from Entry Level Eligibility List
• Approval of December 20, 2023 minutes

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, receive updates on 2024 permit activity and revenue projections, and discuss the SmartGov online application system. The committee will also plan a joint City Council and Planning Commission retreat, covering timing, facilitation, and scope.

• Approval of November 15, 2023 minutes
• 2024 permit activity trends and projected revenues
• SmartGov online application submissions update
• Joint City Council and Planning Commission retreat planning

City Council

The January 17, 2024, 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.

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, swearing in of new commissioners, and election of officers. They will also receive a status update on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan and consider a resolution. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major land-use decisions scheduled.

• Swearing in of Commissioners Orr and Fikkert by Mayor Donovan
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Status update on PROS Plan
• Resolution consideration
• Approval of November 21, 2023 minutes

Library Board

The Mount Vernon City Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the December 2023 minutes, discuss surplus materials and budget reports, and receive the director's report on construction and fundraising. A decision on the Collection Development Policy is also on the agenda.

• Approval of December 2023 minutes
• Discussion of surplus materials
• Budget reports discussion
• Director's report on construction and fundraising
• Decision on Collection Development Policy

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Riverside Drive project and general library matters. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, committee assignments, and miscellaneous items. No formal decisions are listed.

• Approval of December 13, 2023 minutes
• Riverside Drive Project Overview
• Library general updates
• Committee assignments by Mayor Donovan

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to approve a site plan modification, nonconforming use continuation, and variance for Viewmont Estates Mobile Home Park, adding two sites. The council will also elect a mayor pro tempore, consider a street closure for the Illuminight Winter Walk, and approve a Microsoft enterprise agreement. Consent items include payroll, claims, and agreements for public defense and senior services.

• Public hearing and resolution for Viewmont Estates Mobile Home Park site plan modification, adding 2 sites (from 97 to 99) at 1120 S 25th Street
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Street closure for 10th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk on Jan 26, 2024, closing South 1st Street and adjacent streets
• Approval of 3-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (2024-2026)
• Consent items: payroll totaling $2,876,626.58, claims totaling $7,274,764.79, and agreements for public defense conflict counsel and senior services ($63,805)

City Council

The scheduled City Council Study Session and the Public Safety Committee meeting for January 3, 2024, have been cancelled.