Stanwood, Washington

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to review the finance report for the second quarter of 2026. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Finance Report - 2nd Quarter 2026

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will review its 2nd Quarter 2026 finance report and hear committee updates from the Economic Development Board and Planning Commission. A public hearing will consider the first reading of Ordinance 1564 (Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards) and Ordinance 1565 (Adult Entertainment Business License Requirements). The council will also vote on the mayor's appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and approve routine items on the consent agenda.

• Finance Report – 2nd Quarter 2026
• Economic Development Board Minutes – March 20, 2026
• Planning Commission Minutes – June 8, 2026
• Public Hearing: First Reading of Ordinance 1564 and Ordinance 1565
• Approve Mayor's Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission

Public Works and Parks Committee

Community Development Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Public Safety Committee

City Council

Finance & Personnel Committee

City Council

Community Development Committee

Public Works and Parks Committee

Public Safety Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Economic Development Board

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

Finance & Personnel Committee

City Council

Community Development Committee

Public Works and Parks Committee

City Council

Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Finance & Personnel Committee

City Council

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

Community Development Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

Economic Development Board

City Council

Finance & Personnel Committee

Public Works and Parks Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Public Works and Parks Committee

Planning Commission

Economic Development Board

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Economic Development Board

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The Parks and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss City Park Walks. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion of City Park Walks

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will review recent activity updates, including the Utility Box Art Project, Creative Arts District progress, a job fair summary, the State of the City video project, and business license statistics for March–June 2026. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda items are informational updates and public comments.

• Economic Development Activities Update
• Utility Box Art Project
• Creative Arts District Update
• Job Fair Summary
• State of the City Video Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting. It will continue discussion of the Climate Change Assessment Workshop under unfinished business. The commission will review the City Council's recent action on the Permitted Use Matrix. No new ordinance or contract items are listed.

• Approve June 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Unfinished Business – Climate Change Assessment Workshop
• Review recent Council action on the Permitted Use Matrix

Public Safety Committee

The Stanwood Public Safety Committee will hear a general update from the police and review the June 2026 CompStat report. The committee will also receive an update from North County Regional Fire & EMS. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• General police update
• CompStat report for June 2026
• North County Regional Fire & EMS update

City Council

The City Council will meet to review a contract for the Diking District 7 Repair Project. The session includes a June Police Compstat Report and approval of vouchers and payroll.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Taylor's Excavators for Diking District 7 Repair Project
• June Police Compstat Report
• Approval of vouchers and payroll

Public Works and Parks Committee

Community Development Committee

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will meet to approve vouchers and payroll, review committee minutes, and adopt an ordinance updating utility chapter 12. The meeting includes a presentation on Sno-Isle Libraries and a public hearing.

• Approve Vouchers and Payroll
• Approve Planning Commission Appointment - Josh Knabe
• Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1566 SMC Chapter 12 Utility Update
• Sno-Isle Libraries Programs and Services Presentation
• Public Hearing

The council approved the agenda as amended and unanimously adopted the consent agenda items, including vouchers, payroll, meeting minutes and a Planning Commission appointment. The council also approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1566 SMC Chapter 12, which removes the door‑hanger fee, adds a fire‑sprinkler meter‑sizing provision, and lowers ADU water and sewer charges to 50% of single‑family rates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑D: vouchers, payroll, meeting minutes, Planning Commission appointment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1566 SMC Chapter 12 Utility Update (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will consider a public hearing on Resolution 2026‑11 to adopt the city’s six‑year transportation improvement plan for 2027‑2032. The meeting also includes a contract authorization for Trico to replace water mains on Cedarhome Drive and Park Drive, a first‑reading approval of Ordinance 1566 (utility updates), and approval of the Twin City Plaza design concept. Additional items are routine consent agenda approvals and departmental reports.

• Adopt Resolution 2026‑11: Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2027‑2032
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Trico for Cedarhome Drive and Park Drive water main replacement
• Approve first reading of Ordinance 1566 SMC Chapter 12 Utility Update
• Approve Twin City Plaza design concept
• Approve vouchers, payroll, and City Council meeting minutes (consent agenda)

The council excused absent member Jeff Wheatley and approved an agenda amendment to add an interlocal grant item. It authorized the mayor to sign contracts for a water‑main replacement project and a Skagit Bay dike repair grant. The council adopted the six‑year transportation improvement plan, approved the first reading of a utility‑code ordinance, and accepted the Twin City Plaza design concept.

• Excused absent Councilmember Jeff Wheatley (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding interlocal grant item (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Trico contract for Cedarhome Drive and Park Drive water main replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Interlocal Grant Agreement with Snohomish County for Skagit Bay Dike Repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2027‑2032 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1566 SMC Chapter 12 Utility Update (unanimous)
• Approved Twin City Plaza Design Concept (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers, payroll and May 28 council minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the Planning Commission's Permitted Use Matrix and Standards Recommendation. No other agenda items are listed beyond the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Review of Planning Commission Permitted Use Matrix and Standards Recommendation

The council heard a presentation on the Planning Commission's recommended amendments to the Permitted Use Matrix and Standards. Members asked questions and commented, but no formal action, approval, or denial was recorded.

Planning Commission

The Stanwood Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Multimodal Level of Service Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Unfinished business includes a Climate Change Assessment. Recent council actions on grading, stormwater, and development standards will be reviewed. Upcoming agenda items include Development Design Standards.

• Unfinished Business – Climate Change Assessment
• New Business – Multimodal Level of Service Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Recent Council Action – Grading and Stormwater Code Amendment
• Recent Council Action – Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards Code Amendment
• Upcoming Item – Development Design Standards

The commission approved the minutes of the April 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, noting a change to the roll call. No other actions were decided; the commission discussed a climate‑change assessment and a multimodal level‑of‑service ordinance, with further work slated for future meetings.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (with roll‑call change)

Community Development Committee

The committee will review the Percent for Arts Program and consider the Multimodal Level of Service Ordinance and related Comprehensive Plan amendment. It will also discuss a Climate Change Assessment. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Percent for Arts Program
• Multimodal Level of Service Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Climate Change Assessment Discussion

The Community Development Committee approved moving the Percent for Arts Ordinance to the City Council, including the proposed updates. The committee also discussed possible changes to the Multimodal Level of Service Ordinance and the Climate Change Assessment, but no actions were taken on those items. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Moved Percent for Arts Ordinance forward to Council with updates

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will meet on June 1, 2026 at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda includes a discussion of the General Sewer Plan under New Business. The meeting also covers routine items such as Call to Order, Committee Comments, Staff Comments, and Adjournment.

• General Sewer Plan – discussion under New Business

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a personnel reclassification. The item proposes changing the Senior Planner position to a Planning Manager role. The committee will discuss and decide on this change at the meeting.

• Reclassification of Senior Planner to Planning Manager

City Council

The City Council will consider a declaration of emergency for Skagit Bay Dike erosion damage and the adoption of a Historic Preservation Ordinance. The body is also reviewing a grading and stormwater code amendment and various grant resolutions.

• Resolution 2026-10: Declaration of Emergency for Skagit Bay Dike Erosion Damage
• Adoption of Historic Preservation Ordinance and MOU with the Historical Society
• Contract with GrayMar Environmental Services for Johnson Farm Remediation
• Storefront Improvement Program Application for 8701 271st St NW
• Resolutions 2026-12 and 2026-13 for Heritage Park and Church Creek grants

The council excused absent member Darren Robb and approved the meeting agenda. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered vouchers, meeting minutes, two recreation grant resolutions, a contract for the Johnson Farm remediation project, and a storefront improvement application. The council also adopted Ordinance 1562 (grading and stormwater management) and Ordinance 1563 (historic preservation) along with a related MOU. New business actions included reclassifying the senior planner position to Planning Manager and adopting a declaration of emergency for Skagit Bay dike erosion damage.

• Excused Councilmember Darren Robb (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: vouchers/payroll, meeting minutes, two grant resolutions, contract with Graymar Environmental Services, storefront improvement application (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1562 Grading and Stormwater Management (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1563 Historic Preservation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Stanwood Area Historical Society (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-09 reclassifying Senior Planner to Planning Manager, approved job description and salary range (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10 declaring emergency for Skagit Bay dike erosion damage (unanimous)

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The Parks and Trails Advisory Committee will review unfinished business items, including the 2026 Park Priority List, an update on Depot Park, and the RCO Grant Application. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes. New business and member comments will follow the unfinished business discussion.

• Review of the 2026 Park Priority List
• Update on Depot Park
• Discussion of the RCO Grant Application
• Approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments and new business items

Economic Development Board

City Council

The Stanwood City Council is holding a special workshop to examine budget allocations. The agenda includes a review of funding for streets, parks, and facilities capital projects for fiscal years 2027‑2028. No other decisions are listed beyond the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Review of funding for 2027–2028 streets, parks and facilities capital projects

The City Council held a special workshop on May 14, 2026. Finance Director David Hammond presented an overview of funding for the 2027-2028 streets, parks and facilities capital projects. Councilmembers discussed the projects and asked questions, but no actions were approved or denied.

Public Safety Committee

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed grading and stormwater code amendment and consider the first reading of Ordinance 1562. The council will also consider the first reading of Ordinance 1563 for historic preservation and adopt Resolution 2026-06 for the water system plan. Several consent‑agenda items, including contracts for electrical services, planning services, and the Depot Park Project, will be approved.

• Approve On‑Call Electrical Contract with Bonner Electric and Taylored Electric
• Approve On‑Call Task Order with BHC Consultant for Planning Services
• Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Konnerup Construction for the Depot Park Project
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 1562, Grading and Stormwater Code Amendment
• First reading of Ordinance 1563 Draft Historic Preservation and adoption of Resolution 2026-06 Water System Plan

The City Council unanimously approved the first readings of Ordinance 1562 (grading and stormwater amendment) and Ordinance 1563 (historic preservation). It also unanimously adopted the 2026 Water System Plan. A $10,000 funding request for the nation's 250th birthday celebration was approved by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1562, Grading and Stormwater Code Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1563, Draft Historic Preservation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06, City of Stanwater 2026 Water System Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding request for the nation's 250th birthday celebration (6 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved consent agenda items: vouchers, payroll checks, meeting minutes, on‑call electrical contract, planning services task order, and mayoral authority for Depot Park contract (unanimous)
• Excused absent Councilmember Earl Cowan (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved the first reading of Ordinance 1562 and 1563 and the water system plan without opposition

Planning Commission

The Stanwood Planning Commission meeting will review unfinished business on the Climate Change Public Outreach Strategy and continue the public hearing on the Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards. New business includes a proposal to update the city’s sign code. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 13 meeting and address other routine items.

• Climate Change Public Outreach Strategy (unfinished business)
• Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards – continued public hearing
• Sign Code Update (new business)
• Approval of April 13 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting. The commissioners also unanimously agreed to move the Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards forward to City Council, ending the public hearing on that item. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards to City Council (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Stanwood Community Development Committee will review the pending Percent for Arts Ordinance. It will consider an update to the city’s sign code. The committee will also discuss the Storefront Improvement Project located at 8701 271st NW.

• Percent for Arts Ordinance (unfinished business)
• Sign Code Update (new business)
• Storefront Improvement Project – 8701 271st NW (new business)

The Community Development Committee approved the structure of a new Stanwood Arts Commission and set a 1% funding cap of up to $75,000 per project from a Municipal Arts Fund. The committee decided to move the Percent for Arts ordinance forward to City Council for final action. No other items were formally approved or denied.

• Approved Percent for Arts ordinance framework and forwarded to City Council

Public Works and Parks Committee

The committee will meet to review bids for Depot Park and receive updates on the DD7 Dike and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

• Depot Park bid review
• DD7 Dike update
• TIP update

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will consider design proposals for a new police station and a new council chamber. The meeting also includes a brief item about a 4th of July 250th birthday celebration. No decisions on contracts or funding are listed.

• Design review for new police station
• Design review for new council chamber
• Announcement of 4th of July 250th birthday celebration

The council reviewed a $10,000 funding request for the 4th of July‑250th Birthday Celebration. Council members voted to bring the request to the May 14, 2026 City Council meeting as a consent item. No other actions were decided during the workshop.

• Moved $10,000 celebration funding request to May 14, 2026 meeting (consent item)

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will consider a resolution to place a public safety sales tax on the August 2026 primary ballot. The meeting also includes updates on Lincoln Hill High School, the Brick Road Project, and the first‑quarter 2026 finance report. Consent agenda items such as vouchers, meeting minutes, and a storefront improvement application for Low Bar LLC will be approved.

• Lincoln Hill High School update presented by student representative Patrick Rogers
• Brick Road Project status update
• First quarter 2026 finance report
• Consent agenda: approve vouchers and payroll checks; approve meeting minutes; approve Storefront Improvement Program application for Low Bar LLC
• Adopt Resolution 2026‑07 to authorize placement of a public safety sales tax on the August 2026 primary ballot

The City Council adopted Resolution 2026‑07, authorizing a one‑tenth of one percent sales and use tax to be placed on the August 2026 primary ballot for funding public safety services. The motion passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda items—including vouchers, payroll checks, April 9 meeting minutes, and a Storefront Improvement Program application for Low Bar LLC—by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers/payroll, April 9 minutes, Low Bar LLC storefront improvement) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑07 authorizing a public‑safety sales tax on the August 2026 ballot – unanimous

Finance & Personnel Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive general updates from police and fire departments. The agenda includes a report on Flock cameras and the March 2026 Compstat report.

• Flock Camera Update
• March 2026 Compstat Report
• General Police Update
• General Fire Update

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will meet to discuss three specific infrastructure and planning projects. The body will review the Twin City Plaza Concept Plan and rehabilitation and improvement projects for local utilities and roads.

• Pioneer Hills Lift Station Rehabilitation
• SR 532 & 72nd Ave NW Intersection Improvements
• Twin City Plaza Concept Plan

Community Development Committee

City Council

The City Council will review a Department of Commerce grant for the Twin City Plaza site cleanup and a contract for the IS4 Phase 2 Stormwater Lift Station final design. The meeting includes a Washington State Auditor's Office exit briefing and a Waste Management annual report.

• Resolution 2026-05 Indigent Defense Services Standards
• Department of Commerce Grant for Twin City Plaza Site Clean Up
• Contract with Maul Foster Algoni for Twin City Plaza grant management
• Contract with Pace Engineers for IS4 Phase 2 Stormwater Lift Station Final Design
• Waste Management 2025 Annual Report

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed public safety sales tax and a permitted use matrix. The meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at the Stanwood-Camano School District administrative building.

• Public Safety Sales Tax proposal
• Permitted Use Matrix discussion
• Workshop format for new business

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to discuss the Stanwood Identity and the Stanwood Regional Job Fair. The board will also receive updates on arts projects and business licensing.

• Stanwood Identity discussion
• Stanwood Regional Job Fair
• Depot Park Art Project
• Creative Arts District & Mainstreet Program update
• Port Susan Trail Route and Wayfinding

Finance & Personnel Committee

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will meet to review department reports and approve routine vouchers. The body is deciding whether to authorize contracts for two infrastructure projects on 272nd Street.

• Contract with Konnerup Construction for 272nd Street and 72nd Avenue Sidewalk Project
• Contract with Prizm Land for 272nd Street and 76th Drive Watermain Replacement Project
• February Police Compstat Report

Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Community Development Committee

The Stanwood Community Development Committee will convene to address unfinished business regarding Depot Park art and new business including grading and stormwater code amendments and a historic preservation ordinance.

• Unfinished Business: Depot Park Art Selection
• New Business: Grading and Stormwater Code Amendments
• New Business: Historic Preservation Ordinance

Public Works and Parks Committee

The committee will review the scope and fees for a watermain replacement and a sidewalk project. Members will also discuss amendments to the Grading and Stormwater Code and an art project for Depot Park.

• Grading and Stormwater Code Amendment discussion
• Depot Park Art Project discussion
• 272nd & 76th Watermain Replacement scope and fee
• 272nd and 72nd St Nw Sidewalk

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the SR 532 Corridor Study. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• SR 532 Corridor Study

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will vote on two ordinances regarding truck routes and brick road preservation. The meeting includes a public hearing and the approval of surplus property and meeting minutes.

• Approve Ordinance 1560 SMC Title 10 Truck Routes and Weight Restrictions
• Approve Ordinance 1561 SMC Title 11 Brick Road Preservation
• Approve Resolution 2026-04 Surplus Property Authorization
• Authorize Mayor to sign Cedarside Easement Termination Agreement
• Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2026

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to elect a chair and review the preliminary budget calendar for 2027-2028. The committee will also discuss the process for monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual monitoring.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Review of Preliminary 2027-2028 Budget Calendar
• Discussion on Monthly/Quarterly Budget to Actual Monitoring

Public Safety Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to review department reports and approve routine vouchers. The body is considering the first reading of two ordinances and the authorization of a climate change planning grant.

• First Reading of Ordinance 1560 SMC Title 10 Truck Routes and Weight Restrictions
• First Reading of Ordinance 1561 SMC Title 11 Brick Road Preservation
• Authorization for the Mayor to sign a Climate Change Planning Grant from the Department of Commerce
• January Police Compstat Report
• Approval of vouchers and payroll checks

Planning Commission

Community Development Committee

The committee will select its 2026 Chair and Vice Chair. Members will discuss the Permitted Use Matrix, an Unclassified Use Amendment, and the Port Susan Trail route and wayfinding. The meeting also includes a discussion on patriotic banners for city beautification.

• Selection of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• SMC: Permitted Use Matrix discussion
• Unclassified Use Amendment
• Port Susan Trail Route and Wayfinding
• City Beautification: Patriotic Banners

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will meet to select a new chair and discuss the Transportation Improvement Plan for 2027-2032 and the Port Susan Trail route and wayfinding. The meeting will be held in person at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Selection of Committee Chair
• Port Susan Trail Route and Wayfinding
• Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) 2027-2032

General

The Parks and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to elect leadership and establish its roles and communication process. The committee will also discuss the Port Susan Trail route and wayfinding, as well as the Church Creek Park covered area.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Port Susan Trail Route and Wayfinding
• Church Creek Park Covered Area
• Proposed change to meeting frequency

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 250th Birthday Celebration and a permitted use matrix. The meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at the Stanwood-Camano School District administrative building.

• 4th of July - 250th Birthday Celebration
• SMC: Permitted Use Matrix Discussion

City Council

Finance & Personnel Committee

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss business climate survey results, priorities, and updates on the Twin City Mile and an art project.

• Approval of Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes 10/17/2025
• Election of Officers
• Discussion of Business Climate Survey Results
• Twin City Mile Update
• Art Project Updates

General

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect its 2026 leadership and introduce new members. The body will also address unfinished business regarding permitted uses in the Stanwood Municipal Code.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Stanwood Municipal Code Update: Permitted Uses
• Review of Council action on State Environmental Policy Act and Nonconforming Use Standards Code Amendments

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will consider adopting an ordinance for utility billing and authorize a contract for the design of a police station and council chambers building. The meeting will also include the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and approval of the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Adopt Ordinance 1559 SMC Chapter 12 Utility Billing
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Studio Meng Strazzara for Police Station and Council Chambers Building Phase II Design Project
• Elect Mayor Pro Tem
• Adopt Resolution 2026-01 Revised Consolidated Rate and Fee Schedule
• Set the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar

Public Safety Committee

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will meet to address unfinished business regarding Multimodal Level of Service and new business including a grant application for electric charging stations and a draft ordinance for haul routes and weight limits.

• Electric Charging Stations Grant Application
• Draft Haul Route and Weight Limit Ordinance
• Multimodal Level of Service discussion

Community Development Committee