Mount Vernon public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The Finance & Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is also cancelled.

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider several new business items, including an agreement to form the North Star Leadership Team, a resolution directing opioid settlement funds to the North Star Collaborative, and multiple ordinances updating the municipal code and budget. Key ordinances include prohibiting the sale and discharge of fireworks, authorizing an interfund loan for the fire capital project, amending the 2025 budget, and approving a state financing contract for a new aerial ladder fire truck. The council will also vote on a resolution to use proceeds from the financing contract to reimburse the fire truck purchase and on a change to the 2026 business license threshold.

• Ordinance 3931 – Local Agency Financing contract with the State of Washington to finance an aerial ladder fire truck
• Ordinance 3928 – Update Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 to prohibit sale and discharge of fireworks within the city
• Ordinance 3929 – Interfund loan from the Equipment Rental Fund to the Fire Capital Project Fund
• Ordinance 3930 – Amendments to the 2025 Adopted Budget
• Resolution 1088 – Direct opioid settlement funds to be administered by the North Star Collaborative

The council approved a $2,655,895 amendment to the 2025 adopted budget and adopted several related measures, including an interlocal agreement to form the North Star Leadership Team, a resolution directing 80% of opioid settlement funds to that team, and updates to the fireworks ban, fire‑funding loans, and business‑license thresholds. All items were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The council also cancelled the December 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved interlocal agreement establishing North Star Leadership Team (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1088 directing 80% of opioid settlement funds to North Star Collaborative (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3928 updating fireworks ban, repealing Ordinance 3879 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3929 authorizing $975,621 interfund loan to Fire Capital Project Fund (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3930 amending 2025 budget by $2,655,895 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3931 Local Agency Financing Contract for aerial ladder fire truck $975,621.30 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1089 to use financing contract proceeds for the fire truck (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3932 raising 2026 Business License Model Threshold to $4,000 for out‑of‑city businesses (7‑0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will meet to discuss middle housing and state preemption. The committee has postponed the interim ordinance on middle housing until January 2026.

• Postponement of middle housing interim ordinance until January 2026
• Discussion on state preemption regarding middle housing

The Development Services Committee discussed the state‑mandated middle‑housing requirements that take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Staff recommended that the Council adopt an interim ordinance adding a middle‑housing chapter to the Municipal Code, and scheduled stakeholder meetings for early January with a review planned for Jan. 21 and a council presentation on Jan. 28. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Library Board

The Library Board will review budget reports and library statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss a draft of the personnel policy and establish 2025 meeting dates.

• Personnel Policy Draft
• 2025 Meeting Dates
• Budget Reports
• Statistics Discussion

The board approved the November 13th, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Lyne and a second by Jessica. The trustees also adopted the schedule of board meetings for 2026, listing dates from January 8 to December 10. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 13th, 2025 minutes (motion by Lyne, seconded by Jessica)
• Adopted 2026 board meeting dates: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 16, May 7, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10

City Council

The December 10, 2025, Regular City Council meeting was adjourned. The meeting is rescheduled for December 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

LEOFF 1 Board

The LEOFF 1 Board will meet to review a request for eye surgery reimbursement. The board will also discuss the upcoming expiration of a Firefighter Board Member term on December 31, 2025.

• Review for Eye Surgery reimbursement
• Firefighter Board Member term expiration on 12/31/2025

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda and minutes from prior sessions, and address several legal matters. The committee will discuss the North Star Interlocal Agreement, adopt a resolution for opioid settlement funds, and consider a fireworks ordinance. Police Chief Christman will lead a discussion on ATV, UTV, and side‑by‑side vehicle use. The meeting will close with any miscellaneous items and adjournment.

• North Star Interlocal Agreement
• Opioid Settlement Funds Resolution
• Fireworks Ordinance
• ATV/UTV/Side‑by‑Side Discussion

The council approved the November 5, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes, correcting the reference to Culture Trail Safety Lighting. The meeting also included presentations on a permanent fireworks ban, opioid settlement fund usage, and ATV/UTV/SXS enforcement, but no votes or approvals were recorded for those items.

• Approved Public Safety Committee minutes (with correction to item 4)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. The Finance & Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on November 26, 2025 is also cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the 2026 City Budget via Ordinance 3927. The body will also consider Resolution 1087 to fix the 2026 Property Tax Levy.

• Proposed 2026 total budget of $92,979,109
• Authorization of 1.00 new Police Officer position ($275,198)
• Authorization of 6.00 new Firefighter positions ($932,670)
• Authorization of 2.00 new Parks Maintenance Workers and 1.00 part-time Rec Lead ($256,503)
• Proposed property tax revenue increases of $2,978,814 for the General Fund and $1,500,000 for Parks and Recreation

The council adopted Ordinance 3927, approving the 2026 city budget, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council also approved Resolution 1087, fixing the 2026 property tax levy at $2.2537 per $1,000 of assessed value, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 3927 approving the 2026 City Budget (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1087 fixing the 2026 Property Tax Levy at $2.2537 per $1,000 (7-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on the 2026 property tax levy and hold a public hearing for the 2026 City Budget. The meeting will be held at the Police/Court Campus.

• Approval of Resolution 1087 for 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Public Hearing for 2026 City Budget
• Ordinance 3927 adoption for 2026 Budget

Library Board

The Mount Vernon Library Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, review budget and operations reports, and discuss a draft personal policy. The meeting will also include public comment and incident reports.

• Approval of October 9th, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Personal Policy Draft
• Budget and Kitchen report
• Operations Update
• Incident Reports, Waivers & Surplus Material

The board approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. CJ Krebs was hired as the new Public Services Librarian. The board determined that capping the replacement cost of VOX books at $25‑$30 is permissible under the existing circulation policy. The board noted that the county will no longer subsidize library fees, so a non‑resident card price increase will be considered.

• Approved October 9, 2025 Board minutes (motion by Christi, seconded by Joan)
• Hired CJ Krebs as Public Services Librarian
• Determined VOX book replacement cost cap is permissible under current policy
• Reviewed first draft of personnel policy (feedback to be used for next draft)
• Noted loss of county subsidy; will explore raising non‑resident card price

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Property Tax Levy and approve various contracts and agreements, including a restroom renovation project and amendments to existing service agreements.

• Public Hearing - 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Approval of Agreement Amendment – Scott Wall Construction (Bakerview Restroom Renovation)
• Approval of Ordinances – Municipal Code Chapters 6.04 and 6.08
• Approval of November 12, 2025, Claims in the amount of $2,310,839.70
• Approval of Ordinance 3924

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and a series of financial items, including payroll checks totaling $1,301,967.94 and claims amounting to $2,310,839.70. It also approved an amendment to Agreement 4800 with Scott Wall Construction for $12,345.05 and updated the municipal animal control code to replace licensing with chip and vaccination requirements. Additionally, the council cancelled the November 25, 2025 City Council meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved payroll checks $1,301,967.94 (4-0)
• Approved claims $2,310,839.70 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Agreement 4800 with Scott Wall Construction $12,345.05 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3925 & 3926 updating animal control code (4-0)
• Approved multiple agreements (HB1590 Grant, OpenGov, Vaux House, Little Mountain House, etc.) (4-0)
• Cancelled November 25, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will discuss the 2026 budget, purchasing policies, and updates on park facilities and library programs. It will review the on‑call environmental services agreement and the Park Street pump station generator. The committee will also receive updates on LaVenture Road widening, a combined sewer separation study, and other transportation improvement projects.

• On‑Call Environmental Services Agreement (Surface Water Utility)
• Park Street Pump Station Generator
• LaVenture Road Widening
• Combined Sewer Separation Study
• 30th Street Improvements

The committee approved raising the mayor’s signing authority to $350,000 and set department‑head purchase limits at $100,000. It also allowed the mayor to approve change orders up to 20% of a contract’s value and gave the council permission to postpone a vote on the purchasing policy until after Jan 1 2026. A $12,345 change order to the Bakerview Restroom contract was approved and will be covered by WCIA insurance.

• Mayor’s signing authority increased to $350,000
• Department heads authorized to approve purchases up to $100,000
• Mayor may approve change orders up to 20% of contract value
• Council may delay vote on purchasing policy until after Jan 1 2026
• Approved $12,345 change order to Bakerview Restroom contract, covered by WCIA insurance

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will review the 2026 budget, discuss draft ordinances for animal control, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 minutes
• Review of 2026 Budget Discussion
• Review of Draft Animal Control Ordinances
• Review of Draft Dangerous Dogs Ordinances

The Public Safety Committee outlined new pet licensing ordinances and a fix‑it ticket system, which will be presented to City Council on November 12. The Finance portion reviewed two 2026 budget levy scenarios and staffing plans for police, fire, parks, and development services, but no approvals or votes were recorded. The committee also noted a revised mayoral COLA and ongoing comprehensive plan delays. No actions were formally approved, denied, or voted on at this meeting.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Committee of the Whole will meet to continue discussions regarding the 2026 budget. Other items on the agenda are procedural.

• 2026 Budget discussion

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider a public hearing and approval of Ordinance 3922, which adopts interim off‑street parking regulations. Council members will also vote on a resolution declaring a fire ladder truck surplus, an ordinance adjusting the Police Outreach Supervisor salary range, and a resolution supporting Proposition 1 levy for basic public safety. Two agreements with Perteet, Inc. for Riverside Drive Improvements (Project 1 and Project 2) will be presented for approval.

• Ordinance 3922 – adopt interim off‑street parking regulations (public hearing required)
• Resolution 1085 – declare a fire ladder truck surplus
• Ordinance 3923 – change Police Outreach Supervisor salary range from 25 to 28
• Resolution 1086 – support Proposition 1 levy for basic public safety, essential services, and improvements
• Agreements with Perteet, Inc. for Riverside Drive Improvements – Project 1 and Project 2

The council approved the consent agenda items, including payroll and claims payments, with a 7‑0 vote. It adopted an off‑street parking ordinance, approved the sale of a surplus fire aerial ladder truck, and amended the police outreach supervisor salary range. A resolution supporting Proposition 1, a property‑tax levy for basic public safety and improvements, was also approved unanimously. Two agreements with Perteet, Inc. for Riverside Drive Improvements – Project 1 ($754,241) and Project 2 ($1,313,162) – were approved with 7‑0 votes.

• Consent agenda items A‑H approved (7‑0)
• Adopted off‑street parking Ordinance 3922 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1085 to sell surplus fire aerial ladder truck (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3923 adjusting Police Outreach Supervisor salary range (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1086 supporting Proposition 1 levy (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Perteet, Inc. for Riverside Drive Improvements – Project 1 ($754,241) (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Perteet, Inc. for Riverside Drive Improvements – Project 2 ($1,313,162) (7‑0)
• Approved payroll and claims payments in consent agenda (7‑0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget. Other agenda items are procedural.

• 2026 Budget Discussion

The Finance & Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed upcoming budget items, ARPA fund balances, staffing updates, and operational costs. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting consisted of informational updates and action‑item assignments.

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for October 15, 2025, was cancelled. Instead, a Development Services Committee meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the same day.

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

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee will give project updates, a comprehensive plan update, a BESS presentation, and discuss encampments. The Police will consider a reclassification of the Integrated Outreach Supervisor position. Finance will present the 2026 preliminary budget for council review.

• Presentation of 2026 Preliminary Budget (Finance)
• Integrated Outreach Supervisor Position Reclassification (Police)
• BESS Presentation (Development Services)
• Comprehensive Plan Update (Development Services)
• Encampment Discussion (Development Services)

The Development Services Committee approved the Glenmore project for 75 housing units (31 single‑family and 36 multifamily). The 2026 preliminary budget shows a projected $6 million deficit within a $92.5 million total budget. The council assigned staff to continue budget hearings through December and to evaluate several policy and financing items.

• Approved Glenmore project for 75 units (31 single‑family, 36 multifamily)
• Council directed continuation of budget hearings through December
• Planning staff tasked to finalize comprehensive plan updates and address Blackburn Road concerns
• City staff tasked to evaluate BESS impact fees, engage United Way on shelter policy, and explore vehicle financing options
• Finance director tasked to update property tax levy based on new assessments
• Fire department tasked to review hazmat needs for battery energy storage systems

Library Board

The Mount Vernon Library Board will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 9, 2025. Board members will approve prior minutes, receive budget and operations reports, and discuss personnel policy and general advice. Public comment will be limited to ten minutes, and interpretation services are available on request.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget reports presentation
• Statistics discussion
• Director report covering budget and operations update
• Discussion of personnel policy and general advice

The Library Board approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 board meeting after a motion by Lyne Olson and a second by Jessica Robinson-Bylund. No other actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved September 11, 2025 Board meeting minutes (motion by Lyne Olson, second by Jessica Robinson-Bylund)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which outlines $129.6 million in estimated expenditures for city projects. The meeting also includes the approval of payroll, claims, and project acceptances.

• Approval of 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Approval of payroll, claims, and wire transfers totaling $2,399,713.62
• Project Acceptance – Valdez Construction, Inc. (Hillcrest Park Tenant Improvements)
• Project Acceptance – Siemens Industry, Inc. (Library HRV/ERV Installation)
• Approval of agreement with Department of Commerce for Climate Planning grant

The council approved the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan by adopting Ordinance 3920. It also adopted updates to Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 (Ordinance 3921) and approved several agreements, including a fire equipment donation, a vault‑toilet installation, and a climate‑planning grant. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑F (including payroll, claims, project acceptances) 7‑0
• Approved 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 3920) 7‑0
• Adopted Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 updates (Ordinance 3921) 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 1084 to donate surplus fire equipment to Skagit Valley College 7‑0
• Approved agreement with ROMTEC, Inc. to install a vault toilet at Little Mountain Park for $88,792.21 (max $110,000) 7‑0
• Approved Climate Planning Grant agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce for $183,000 7‑0

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will review library services, programming, outreach, and a kitchen update, receive updates on surface‑water projects and city‑engineer improvements, and consider a proposal to defer the sewer connection fee. The fee deferral is the only specific policy item on the agenda.

• Library – discussion of services, programming, outreach, and kitchen update
• Surface Water Utility Updates – Skagit Highlands and Little Mountain Tower Extension
• City Engineer Project Updates – ADA Transition, Kulshan Trail Lighting 3, 30th Street Improvements ROW, Riverside Drive Improvement
• Administration – proposal to defer the sewer connection fee

The Public Works Committee reported progress on several projects, including completed boring for Skagit Highlands slope stability, upcoming consultant selections for Kulshan Trail lighting and 30th Street real estate, and delayed Riverside Drive contracts. The Library Committee gave updates on the near‑completion of the community‑room kitchen, a transition to a new book distributor, and plans for expanded programs and staffing. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this meeting.

Comp. Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to provide input on draft development regulation amendments. These proposals include updates to zoning districts and parking regulations to implement the Phase I Comprehensive Plan update.

• Proposed updated definitions for 'Affordable Housing' to comply with state law
• Proposed design standards for 'Courtyard Apartment' and 'Cottage Housing' middle housing types
• Proposed updates and amendments to zoning districts R-3 and R-4
• Proposed updates to Parking and Loading regulations
• Proposed regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units, including a 1,000 square foot size limit

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review new development regulations for the R‑3 and R‑4 residential districts and associated parking standards. Commissioners will also discuss next steps for the regulation review and consider Phase I Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals presented by the Principal Planner. The meeting includes a consent agenda, public comment period, and miscellaneous items before adjournment.

• Review of new development regulations in R‑3 and R‑4 districts and parking regulations (Item 5)
• Discussion of next steps in the regulation review process (Item 6)
• Presentation of Phase I Comprehensive Plan Development Regulation Amendments memo
• Public comment period for agenda items not listed (Item 4)
• Consent agenda approval for routine items (Item 3)

City Council

The October 1, 2025, City Council study session scheduled for the Police/Court Campus is cancelled. A Public Safety Committee meeting is set for 6:00 p.m.

• City Council study session cancelled
• Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will approve the September 3, 2025 minutes and hear updates from the fire and police chiefs on various programs and presentations. It will discuss a revision to Skagit County Resolution No. R20170124 concerning the ambulance fee schedule. The finance staff will present a 2026 review of revenue estimates.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Donation of assets to Skagit Valley College (Fire)
• Revision of Skagit County Resolution No. R20170124, Ambulance Fee Schedule
• Downtown Parking Safety Sticks presentation (Police)
• 2026 Review of Revenue Estimates (Finance)

The Public Safety Committee reviewed a fire equipment donation to Skagit Valley College, a renewal of the Fire Injury Illness and Reduction Program, and a proposed 3% EMS transport rate increase starting in 2026. It noted that the 2026 SAFER grant was not funded but six firefighter positions remain planned pending levy approval, and a joint feasibility study for the Regional Fire Authority was proposed. The committee also examined a 30‑day trial of solar‑powered “Safety Stick” parking devices and presented budget estimates for FY 2026. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will meet with neighboring city councils and Skagit County Commissioners to seek input on a draft interlocal agreement that formalizes the North Star initiative. The council will receive updates on commitments related to opioid settlement funds. Additional interjurisdictional updates and future collaboration opportunities will also be discussed.

• Input and direction on the Draft Interlocal Agreement Formalizing North Star
• Updates on commitments regarding opioid settlement funds
• Interjurisdictional updates and future collaboration opportunities
• Welcome, networking, and agenda overview

Council members from Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington and Sedro‑Woolley met to review a 2025 draft Interlocal Agreement for the North Star Collaborative. The group discussed the draft, outlined next steps, and scheduled the next joint meeting for November 6, 2025. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Scheduled next joint meeting for November 6, 2025

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution amending the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program. Council members will also consider several service agreements, including a stormwater professional services contract with Brown & Caldwell (up to $207,186) and agreements for wireless access with Skagit County fire agencies. Additional items include a canopy and flood‑proofing project for the Public Works Maintenance Shop and allocation of HB1590 affordable‑housing funds for 2025.

• Resolution 1082: amendment to the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Agreement with Brown & Caldwell, Inc. for NPDES Phase II stormwater services, not to exceed $207,186
• Agreement with Skagit County Regional Fire Authority for access to Absolute Mobile Wireless
• Agreement with TRICO Companies, LLC for Public Works Maintenance Shop canopy enclosure and dry flood‑proofing (REBID 2025‑ITB‑010)
• Resolution 1083 allocating HB1590 Affordable Housing and Related Services funds for 2025

The council approved the 2025 HB1590 affordable housing grant awards totaling $1,199,995. It also adopted the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program amendment and approved agreements for mobile wireless access with two fire agencies, a public‑works canopy project, payroll and claim payments. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved 2025 HB1590 affordable housing grant awards ($1,199,995) – vote 6-0
• Approved 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program amendment (Resolution 1082) – vote 6-0
• Approved agreement with Skagit Regional Fire Authority for Mobile Wireless Management System access – vote 6-0
• Approved agreement with Skagit County Fire District 9 for Mobile Wireless Management System access – vote 6-0
• Approved agreement with TRICO Companies, LLC for Public Works Maintenance Shop canopy enclosure and dry flood proofing ($326,043.14) – vote 6-0
• Approved September 10, 2025 regular council meeting minutes – vote 6-0
• Approved September 19, 2025 payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,670,538.94 – vote 6-0
• Approved September 24, 2025 claims totaling $727,506.69 – vote 6-0

City Council Committee Agendas

The Mount Vernon City Council has rescheduled the Development Services Committee meeting originally set for September to September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Police/Court Campus located at 1805 Continental Place. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, updates on the Comprehensive Plan and BESS, and a discussion on encampments and step housing.

• Approval of August 20, 2025, minutes
• Project Updates/Monthly Metrics
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• BESS Update
• Encampments/Step Housing Discussion

The council agreed to hold a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) study session with each side limited to a 10‑minute presentation followed by questions and answers. No formal votes or approvals were recorded for the comprehensive plan updates, encampment regulations, or the upcoming contract amendment. The meeting primarily involved discussion and assignment of action items for staff.

• Agreed to limit BESS presentations to 10 minutes per side (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council study session scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at that meeting. A Finance and Parks and Recreation Committee meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the same day.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review parks project updates and recreation programs. The committee will also discuss council code and procedures.

• Approval of August 27, 2025, minutes
• Parks project updates
• Fall and winter recreation programs
• Council code and procedures

The council adopted a restructuring that combines six committees into four and sets mandatory quorum rules. It approved virtual‑participation protocols requiring a 5 pm notification deadline on the last business day before a meeting. Public‑comment rules were changed to a three‑minute limit and ambiguous decorum language was removed. Staff were tasked with updating agenda deadlines and recording executive‑session purposes.

• Consolidated six committees into four with quorum requirements
• Combined Finance and Parks meetings to the third Wednesday each month
• Integrated Public Works and Library meetings to the second Wednesday each month
• Set virtual‑participation notification deadline to 5 pm on the last business day before a meeting
• Reduced individual public‑comment time to three minutes
• Removed ambiguous decorum language, keeping only disruption‑based enforcement
• City Clerk to implement agenda request deadline of Monday before council meetings
• City Clerk to record executive‑session purposes as required by state law

Comp. Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee will finish reviewing the Missing Middle design standards and will consider draft amendments that add high‑density multi‑family housing to the C‑2 zoning district. The committee will also discuss proposed changes to middle‑housing types and density, including new design standards for landscaping, unit articulation, open space, and garage setbacks. All items are presented by City staff and the OTAK group.

• Complete Missing Middle Design Standards Review (continued from 9/02/2025)
• Draft code amendments to permit high‑density multi‑family housing in the C‑2 zoning district
• Draft code amendments for middle‑housing types and density
• Design standards updates: front‑door orientation, transparency, landscaping, unit articulation, minimum usable open space, garage, carport, and driveway standards
• Presentations by City Development Services staff and OTAK

Planning Commission

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission will hold an open record public hearing on the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and discuss changes to design standards and housing regulations. The CIP outlines a total estimated expenditure of $129,594,000 across various city departments.

• Public hearing on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Discussion on changes to design standards regulations
• Discussion on high density multi-family housing in C-2 zoning district
• Discussion on missing middle housing types and density
• CIP total estimated expenditures: $129,594,000

Library Board

The Library Board will review budget reports, statistics, and operational updates. The board may take action regarding a withdrawal re-direct request.

• Withdrawal re-direct request discussion and potential action
• Budget reports
• Statistics discussion
• Director's operations update

The Library Board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting after a correction. The board also approved the Outreach Librarian's request to redirect withdrawn materials from the children’s and young adult Spanish collections to the CCS Farmworker Center and Triumph Teen Life Center. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes with correction
• Approved redirect of withdrawn children’s Spanish books to CCS Farmworker Center
• Approved redirect of withdrawn young adult Spanish books to Triumph Teen Life Center

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 3918 to renew interim accessory dwelling unit regulations. It will also consider Ordinance 3919 to re‑establish interim off‑street parking regulations. The council will vote on the 2025‑2027 Police Command Guild collective bargaining agreement. A presentation on potential sharing of opioid settlement funds will be discussed with no action required.

• Approval of payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,264,525.75
• Approval of claims totaling $1,218,160.97
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 3918 to renew ADU interim regulations
• Approval of Ordinance 3919 to re‑establish interim off‑street parking regulations
• Approval of the 2025‑2027 Police Command Guild collective bargaining agreement

The City Council unanimously approved the renewal of interim ADU regulations (Ordinance 3918). It also re‑established off‑street parking rules (Ordinance 3919) and approved the 2025‑2027 Police Command Guild collective bargaining agreement. Several contract amendments and a park restroom restoration agreement were approved, each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Renewed interim ADU regulations with Ordinance 3918 (6-0)
• Re‑established off‑street parking regulations with Ordinance 3919 (6-0)
• Approved 2025‑2027 Police Command Guild collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Agreement 4525 with David Evans & Associates, $119,675 (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 4460 with Wilson Engineering LLC, $14,942 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Scott Wall Construction for Bakerview Park Restroom Restoration, $74,233.70 (6-0)
• Approved payroll checks and wire transfers totaling $1,264,525.75 and claims totaling $1,218,160.97 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑C, including meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee will approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss funding for HB1590 and provide updates on library operations, surface water utility projects, and transportation improvements. Specific items include a drilling project at Skagit Highlands, a professional services agreement with Brown and Caldwell, and Riverside Drive Improvement Projects 1 and 2. The committee will also consider agenda requests and miscellaneous items.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 minutes
• HB1590 funding discussion
• Brown and Caldwell professional services agreement
• Skagit Highlands drilling project
• Riverside Drive Improvement Projects 1 and 2

The Public Works and Library Committee discussed the 1590 Housing & Services funding strategy, library program updates, and Riverside Drive improvement plans. Action items were assigned for staff to finalize funding worksheets and coordinate investments. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented.

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review police and legal updates. Discussions include the K-9 unit, a pet chipping ordinance, and HB1590 funding.

• K-9 Unit discussion
• Pet Chipping Ordinance overview
• HB1590 funding discussion

The Public Safety Committee approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were adopted; the K‑9 unit proposal, pet‑chipping ordinance update, and HB1590 funding requests were discussed but left for future consideration.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review draft minutes from the August 26 meeting and hold a joint session with the Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss middle housing and C-2 zoning.

• Review draft minutes from August 26, 2025
• Joint meeting with Citizen Advisory Committee
• Discussion on middle housing code updates
• Discussion on C-2 zoning code updates

City Council

The council moved a new‑business item to the end of the agenda (7‑0) and then approved the entire consent agenda, which included payroll, claims and several agreements (7‑0). It adopted Ordinance 3917, the Puget Sound Energy franchise agreement for city rights‑of‑way (7‑0). The council also authorized the sale of a 2011 Ford F450 ambulance and approved a $20,000 mural contract for 608 S. 1st Street, each passing 7‑0.

• Moved New Business Item A to end of agenda – 7‑0
• Approved consent agenda items A‑J (minutes, payroll, claims, ordinance 3916, agreements, resolution 1080, etc.) – 7‑0
• Approved Puget Sound Energy franchise agreement (Ordinance 3917) – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 1081 authorizing sale of 2011 Ford F450 ambulance – 7‑0
• Approved $20,000 mural art agreement with Mary Iverson for 608 S. 1st Street – 7‑0

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee will discuss HB2015 sales tax and conduct an annual review of fiscal policy. Members will also review summer and upcoming fall programs and parks projects. The agenda includes a discussion on cyber security.

• HB2015 Sales Tax discussion
• Fiscal Policy Annual Review
• Review of Summer and upcoming Fall programs
• Parks Projects review
• Cyber Security discussion

The Finance & Parks and Recreation Committee approved its July 23, 2025 minutes with a 7‑0 vote. Council members discussed a possible 0.1% sales‑tax increase for criminal‑justice funding and reviewed the city’s fiscal policy. The committee postponed consideration of upcoming fall programs and park projects until September 17.

• Approved July 23, 2025 Finance & Parks and Recreation Committee minutes (7-0)
• Postponed Upcoming Fall Programs to September 17
• Postponed Parks Projects to September 17

Comp. Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

The Mount Vernon Comp. Plan Citizen Advisory Committee will meet with the Planning Commission to review infrastructure capacity and present preliminary draft zoning map changes. The group will also discuss Tier 2 and C-2 code updates regarding dimensional and design standards.

• Review of infrastructure and levels of service
• Present preliminary draft recommended zoning map changes
• Discuss Tier 2 Code updates
• Discuss C-2 Code updates
• Joint meeting with Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting and adopted the consent agenda, with both motions passing. Commissioners discussed infrastructure capacity, middle‑housing zoning, and code updates, but no formal actions on those items were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)

City Council Committee Agendas

On August 20, 2025 the Development Services Committee met and approved the July 16, 2025 committee minutes. Councilmember Tercero moved to approve, Councilmember Carías seconded, and the motion carried unanimously 7‑0. The remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates, fee discussions, and agenda requests, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2025 committee minutes (7-0 vote)

Comp. Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The body will conduct a summary and roundtable of comments regarding the Land Use, Housing, and Economic Development elements of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Roundtable of comments on Goals and Policies for Land Use and Housing Elements
• Roundtable of comments on Goals and Policies for the Economic Development Element

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved the consent agenda. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review budget reports, statistics, and operational updates. The agenda consists primarily of reports and general discussion.

• Approval of July 10th, 2025 minutes
• Budget reports
• Incident reports, waivers, and surplus material
• Facility and program updates

The Library Board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions or motions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 P.M.

• Approved July 10, 2025 Board meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss a memorandum of understanding to allow pallet homes at First United Methodist Church. The body is also considering several infrastructure agreements and a first reading of an ordinance to replace the Puget Sound Energy franchise agreement.

• MOU with First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon for pallet homes
• Ordinance first read for Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Franchise
• Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for 2025 Street Overlay Project
• Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Park Street Pump Station Project
• Payroll and claims approvals totaling $2,514,718.38

The Mount Vernon City Council approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing a temporary homeless encampment with pallet homes (5-0). It also approved several infrastructure agreements, including contracts for Little Mountain Park, pavement preservation, street overlay, and pump station design, with vote totals ranging from 5-0 to 6-0.

• Approved MOU for temporary homeless encampment with pallet homes (5-0)
• Approved $25,230.99 roof and gutter contract for Little Mountain Park (6-0)
• Approved $7,500 amendment to Coffman Engineers agreement for Bakerview Restroom Renovation (6-0)
• Approved street closure on Leanne Street for block party (6-0)
• Approved $134,018 agreement with Applied Pavement Technology for 2025 Pavement Preservation Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved $267,789 agreement with Perteet Engineering for 2025 Street Overlay Project (6-0)
• Approved $566,355 agreement with HDR Engineering for Park Street Pump Station design (5-0)
• Approved $101,900 amendment to Associated Earth Sciences agreement for Skagit Highlands Pond work (5-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee approved the July 9, 2025 committee minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting also included updates on library projects, transportation projects, surface water utility work, and upcoming agenda items, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved July 9, 2025 committee minutes (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee approved the June 4, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. Other agenda items, including fireworks safety, e‑bike regulations, and police lieutenant salary adjustments, were discussed but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda. The commission voted to postpone agenda item 6, which concerned options for integrating multi‑family housing into the General Commercial (C‑2) zoning district, to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Postponed agenda item 6 on multi‑family housing integration to next meeting (motion approved)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 3915 extending the battery energy storage systems permit moratorium (5‑1). It approved street‑closure requests, a property‑tax levy lid‑lift proposition for the November 4, 2025 general election, and related committees. Agreements were approved for a cell‑tower lease with I‑COM 911 and for remodeling 315 Snoqualmie Street by Highline Construction. All items were voted on and adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 3915 continuing the BESS permit moratorium (5-1)
• Approved street‑closure requests for Temperate Habits, Hoop for the Valley, and North 7th St (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1078 placing a property‑tax levy lid‑lift proposition on the Nov 4, 2025 ballot, setting a maximum rate of $2.2537 per $1,000 assessed value (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1079 appointing Danny Pickering, Mark Hulst, and Mike Luvera to the Levy Lid Lift Pro Committee (6-0)
• Approved an agreement with I‑COM 911 for a cell‑tower lease option, allowing a 30‑foot extension on the Little Mountain tower (6-0)
• Approved an agreement with Highline Construction, Inc. to remodel 315 Snoqualmie Street for $246,594.11 (5-1)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee approved its June 25, 2025 minutes. Councilmember Hudson moved to approve, and Councilmember Tercero seconded. The motion carried with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 25, 2025 Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee minutes (5-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee approved the June 18, 2025 committee minutes with a 6‑0 vote. Staff presented a monthly metrics report covering projects such as Mountain Gate, Highpoint Estates, and JJ Place Apartments, and noted a temporary occupancy permit will be issued to the YMCA. The committee discussed the upcoming 60‑day public hearing on Battery Energy Storage System permits and a possible ordinance to renew the temporary moratorium. The mayor indicated staff will propose a resolution to rename the levy lift proposition title.

• Approved June 18, 2025 committee minutes (6-0)

Library Board

The board approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes after a correction was made. The board edited the teen room rules, approved posting them, and directed staff to add a consequence‑escalation process, video‑game time limits, and to report back at the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 12, 2025 Board meeting minutes (with correction)
• Approved edited teen room rules and instructed staff to implement consequence escalation and video‑game time limits

City Council

The council approved its consent agenda items B–E, including June 25 minutes, payroll checks totaling $1,534,901.55, claims of $1,660,191.60, and an agreement with New Cingular Wireless, by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved an infrastructure waiver (Resolution 1076) and an art donation agreement, each 7‑0. The most consequential action was the 6‑1 approval of Resolution 1077 to place a property‑tax levy lid lift on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot to fund parks and public‑safety services. Additional approvals included a $24,640 amendment for vegetation maintenance and an $867,530,90 road‑widening contract, both 7‑0.

• Approved consent agenda items B–E (June 25 minutes, payroll $1,534,901.55, claims $1,660,191.60, New Cingular Wireless agreement) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Infrastructure Waiver Resolution 1076 – vote 7‑0
• Approved art donation agreement with Melissa Johnson – vote 7‑0
• Approved property‑tax levy lid lift Proposition (Resolution 1077) – vote 6‑1
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 4713 with Washington Conservation Corp, $24,640 – vote 7‑0
• Approved bid award and agreement with Interwest Construction, Inc. for LaVenture Road widening, $867,530,90 – vote 7‑0

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. They also moved a discussion of the proposed property‑tax levy lift to the top of the agenda, also by a 7‑0 vote. Two items were removed from the agenda: the Washington Conservation Corp agreement amendment and the AT&T Fire Station 2 site lease.

• Approved June 11, 2025 committee minutes (7‑0)
• Added Property Tax Levy Lid Lift discussion to agenda top (7‑0)
• Removed Washington Conservation Corp Agreement Amendment item
• Removed New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) Fire Station 2 Site Lease item

City Council

The council approved a series of items, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes. Highlights include adopting the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvements Program and reallocating $50,000 in the CDBG Action Plan. Several agreements and ordinance changes were also approved, such as a $10,000 WSDOT supplement for Riverside Drive improvements and a new indigent defense contract.

• Approved agenda items A–J (project acceptances and RAMP Business Corp agreement) (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to the 2024‑2025 CDBG Action Plan reallocating $50,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1073 authorizing sale or surplus of city vehicles and equipment (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3914 amending the 2025 Non‑Represented Salary Schedule (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1074 adopting the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvements Program (5‑0)
• Approved $10,000 WSDOT agreement supplement for Riverside Drive Improvements‑1 (5‑0)
• Approved $10,000 WSDOT agreement supplement for Riverside Drive Improvements‑2 (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with North County Public Defense for indigent defense services (5‑0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee approved the May 21, 2025 committee minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved May 21, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also reviewed and approved edits to the Code of Conduct and the Youth Services Policy. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Approved edits to the Code of Conduct and Youth Services Policy

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council approved the minutes from May 28, 2025, and authorized payroll and claim payments totaling $2.19 million. It also approved a new agreement with the North County Public Defense and two amendments for additional services on the Library Commons Project, totaling $143,624.85. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved May 28, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 Regular Council Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and wire transfers totaling $1,288,664.80 (unanimous)
• Approved claims payments totaling $903,461.21 (unanimous)
• Approved North County Public Defense agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 9 to Agreement 4017 with HKP Architects for $50,128.75 (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Agreement 4199 with OAC Services for $93,496.10 (5‑0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee approved the May 14, 2025 committee minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting also reviewed library projects, surface‑water utility updates, and transportation project statuses, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved May 14, 2025 committee minutes (5-0)

City Council

Mayors and councilmembers from Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro‑Woolley and Skagit County met to review the North Star initiative and explore a regional partnership on homelessness and behavioral health. Participants shared highlights, challenges, and funding considerations, and expressed general support for continued collaboration. The group agreed to keep discussing the partnership and related funding, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The special joint session of Skagit County and the four cities reviewed the North Star initiative and explored options for a formal partnership to address homelessness and behavioral health. Participants shared highlights and challenges, expressed general support for amending the 2006 Interlocal Agreement, and agreed to continue discussions on funding and partnership details. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council Committee Agendas

The council approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. It directed staff to move forward with Stokely Tower Option 3b, renovating the old library and converting the Public Works building into rental property. Council also agreed to let staff develop a six‑year plan for a Parks and Public Safety levy to be placed on the ballot.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Stokely Tower Option 3b renovation
• Agreed staff may develop six‑year plan for Parks and Public Safety levy ballot

City Council

The council approved its agenda and a series of agreements, including a contract with Pacific Surveying and Engineering, a $45,668 amendment for a fish‑passage project, and a $301,522.50 agreement for UKG HR/payroll software. It also adopted Ordinance 3912 to reclassify two city positions and amend the 2025 salary schedule. Additionally, the council passed Ordinance 3913, declaring an emergency and imposing a moratorium on permits for battery energy storage systems. All motions passed unanimously except the emergency ordinance, which passed 6‑0.

• Approved agenda and consent items (7‑0)
• Approved Pacific Surveying and Engineering agreement to update stormwater and wastewater parcel data (7‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to HDR agreement for Carpenter Creek Hickox Road Fish Passage Improvements ($45,668) (7‑0)
• Approved UKG agreement for HR and payroll software ($301,522.50) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 3912 reclassifying positions and amending the 2025 Salary Schedule (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3913 emergency declaration and moratorium on battery storage permits (6‑0)

City Council

The council and Skagit County commissioners heard a senior services overview from the county public health director. They discussed options for a new senior center, including land use, funding, and partnerships. The group reached consensus to request a site and land‑use study and a needs survey, and to reconvene to review the results.

• Request site and land‑use study and needs survey (consensus of council and commissioners)

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee approved the April 23, 2025 Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services minutes unanimously (7‑0). Council agreed staff will continue working on a six‑year plan for a potential Parks and Public Safety levy lid lift, with a resolution to be submitted to the County Auditor by August 5, 2025. Council also directed staff to keep researching a possible increase to the business and occupation tax and report back before any decision is made. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 23, 2025 committee minutes (7-0)
• Agreed staff will continue developing a 6‑year levy lid lift plan
• Agreed staff will continue research on a possible B&O tax increase

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee approved the April 16, 2025 committee minutes with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 committee minutes (7‑0)

Library Board

The Library Board formally approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The board also proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct and Youth Services Policy and will send the drafts to staff for review before revisiting them at the next meeting.

• Approved April 3, 2025 Board meeting minutes (motion passed, seconded)
• Proposed changes to Code of Conduct and Youth Services Policy to be reviewed by staff

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council approved a series of items, each passing with a 4‑0 vote. Decisions included arts commission appointments, contract amendments, fee resolutions, the CDBG Action Plan, wastewater equipment purchase, HDR engineering amendment, a Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, and acceptance of SRV Construction work for the Freeway Drive Improvement Project.

• Approved Arts Commission appointments of Marin Thyrring and Samantha Irons (4-0)
• Approved amendment to agreement 3656 with Martin Marietta Materials (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1071 allowing fees for redacting body‑worn camera recordings (4-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1072 for $53,000 wastewater utility equipment purchase (4-0)
• Approved amendment to agreement 4456 with HDR Engineering for $62,536 (4-0)
• Approved 2025‑2027 General Teamsters Local Union No. 231 collective bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Accepted SRV Construction work on Freeway Drive Improvement Project for $1,983,345 (4-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded; the remaining agenda items were informational updates on library and public works projects.

• Approved April 9, 2025 committee minutes (4-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (6‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the April 9 meeting minutes, payroll checks, claims, and an environmental covenant. It also approved an agreement with Sean Gillespie for indigent defense appellate counsel, a street closure for the YMCA Oasis Teen Center grand opening, acceptance of Granite Construction’s work on the 2024 Street Improvements Project, and the appointment of fourteen members to the Citizen Advisory Committee on Land Use.

• Approved consent agenda items (April 9 minutes, payroll checks, claims, environmental covenant) – vote 7-0
• Approved agreement with Sean Gillespie for indigent defense appellate conflict counsel services – vote 7-0
• Approved street closure on July 17, 2025 for YMCA Oasis Teen Center grand opening – vote 7-0
• Accepted Granite Construction’s work on the 2024 Street Improvements Project ($904,307.52) – vote 7-0
• Approved Resolution 1070 appointing fourteen members to the Citizen Advisory Committee, Land Use – vote 7-0

City Council Committee Agendas

The council approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee meeting. Councilmember Tercero moved to approve, Councilmember Beaton seconded, and the motion carried unanimously 7‑0. No other actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational updates and a discussion that will continue at a future meeting.

• Approved March 26, 2025 Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee minutes (7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The committee approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. Staff presented a monthly metrics report and information on a homeless encampment application. Council members discussed lot coverage, setbacks, height limits, and future C‑2 zoning priorities, but no formal actions were taken on those topics. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved March 19, 2025 committee minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 4-0 to approve the consent agenda. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The meeting included presentations on state housing bills and a discussion of middle‑housing considerations, but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council approved an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund engineering design of the Kulshan Trail Safety Lighting 3 Project for $55,000. The council also approved a $300,000 agreement with Otak to develop an Environmental Impact Statement and Planned Action Ordinance for the Downtown Waterfront Master Planned Area. Additionally, the council approved the closure of downtown streets on May 4 for the Mount Vernon High School Cinco de Mayo parade.

• Approved WSDOT engineering design agreement for Kulshan Trail Safety Lighting 3 Project ($55,000) – vote 6-0
• Approved street closure for Cinco de Mayo parade on May 4 – vote 6-0
• Approved Otak agreement for waterfront EIS and Planned Action Ordinance ($300,000) – vote 6-0
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 6-0
• Approved April 4, 2025 payroll and wire transfers totaling $1,441,525.72 – vote 6-0
• Approved April 9, 2025 claims totaling $1,154,169.21 – vote 6-0

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Works and Library Committee approved the March 12, 2025 committee minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Discussion of Transportation Improvement Program projects was postponed. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 committee minutes (4-0)
• Postponed discussion of Transportation Improvement Program projects

Library Board

The board approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting two typos. The board also approved revisions to the bulletin‑board portion of the Use of Library Facility policy. The board agreed to revisit the broader Code of Conduct regarding children’s‑room usage at the next meeting.

• Approved March 13 minutes with corrections
• Approved bulletin‑board amendment to Use of Library Facility policy
• Decided to revisit Code of Conduct on children’s‑room usage at next meeting

City Council Committee Agendas

The Public Safety Committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled. The committee discussed fire station design options, a community grant plan, and future items such as a tenant‑protection ordinance and a library change order, which will be considered at later meetings.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda, payroll checks totaling $1,630,291.79, and claims totaling $1,786,169.63. The council also approved an agreement with Kastle Systems. A motion to close downtown streets for the Tulip Festival Street Fair was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (no vote recorded)
• Approved payroll checks $1,630,291.79 (no vote recorded)
• Approved claims $1,786,169.63 (no vote recorded)
• Approved agreement with Kastle Systems (motion 7-0)
• Approved downtown street closure for Tulip Festival (April 17‑20, Cleveland Ave until April 21) (motion 7-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

Councilmember Hudson moved to approve the February 26, 2025 Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services Committee minutes, and Councilmember Carías seconded the motion. The motion carried 6‑0, so the minutes were approved. The committee also reviewed a $84,153 contribution to Skagit County’s Revenue Stabilization Account and a request to purchase a $471,880.03 solid‑waste truck, but no approval or vote on the truck request was recorded.

• Approved February 26, 2025 Finance & Parks minutes (6-0)

City Council Committee Agendas

The Development Services Committee approved the February 12, 2025 minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Council requested Dike District 17 to present in April and asked Districts 3 and 12 to be invited. Council asked staff to remove some items from the buildable‑lands GIS analysis to streamline the Comprehensive Plan update. The City decided to hire a nurse practitioner for indigent community services, using a $50,000 independent policy funded by affordable‑housing sales‑tax revenue.

• Approved February 12, 2025 committee minutes (7‑0)
• Requested Dike District 17 presentation in April
• Requested invitation of Dike Districts 3 and 12 to present
• Requested removal of items from buildable‑lands GIS analysis
• Decided to hire nurse practitioner for indigent services, funded by affordable‑housing sales‑tax revenue