La Conner public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2021, has been cancelled.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2022 final budget and consider ordinances to amend the 2021 budget and adopt the 2022 budget. The council will also discuss an agreement with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office for policing services, amend business license fees, and consider several resolutions including water installation fees and appointments.

• Public hearing on 2022 final budget
• Ordinance amending 2021 budget
• Agreement with Skagit County Sheriff's Office for policing
• Resolution to amend business license (extension to March 31, no refunds)
• Ordinance and resolution on water installation fees

The La Conner Town Council approved the 2022 budget (Ordinance 1205) and a five-year policing agreement with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office, with a change to pedestrian patrol coverage. The council also approved several other ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments, business license fee updates, and a settlement agreement for utility relocation.

• Approved 2022 Budget (Ordinance 1205) 5-0
• Approved Sheriff's Policing Agreement 4-1 (Leaver nay)
• Approved 2021 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 1204) 5-0
• Approved Business License Fee Updates (Resolution 588) 5-0
• Approved Hydrant Fee Code Amendment (Ordinance 1206) 5-0
• Approved Updated Fee Schedule (Resolution 589) 5-0
• Approved Councilmembers as Volunteer Firefighters (Resolution 590) 5-0
• Approved Library Settlement & Release Agreement 5-0

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board is holding its 3rd Quarter 2021 meeting on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports for the 2nd and 3rd quarters, a public forum, old and new business, and an operator's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Review of 2nd Quarter Finance Report
• Review of 3rd Quarter Finance Report
• Public forum for resident input
• Operator's report on wastewater system

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board met via Zoom and approved the May 25, 2021 minutes and the 2nd and 3rd Quarter 2021 finance reports. No formal decisions were made on substantive matters. The board discussed the potential future acceptance of Shelter Bay's sewage flow, with the Swinomish Tribe and Shelter Bay considering sharing a larger line, and the Town planning a capacity study. The operator reported the plant is running well, with repairs scheduled for January 2022 and paving delayed due to lack of bidders.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved 2nd and 3rd Quarter 2021 finance reports (motion carried)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to handle routine business including attendance, minutes approval, public comments, and announcements. The main agenda item is a review and wrap-up of the Art's Alive 2021 event.

• Review of Art's Alive 2021 event wrap-up

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission voted against allowing a proposed marketing sign in Gilkey Square, with Annie Taylor in favor and Martin Howard, Ken Lee, and Ollie Iversen against; Marty Pease's emailed vote against was not counted. The commission also reviewed Maple Park survey results, discussed filling Annie Taylor's seat, and noted graffiti cleanup and kiosk repair costs.

• Rejected marketing sign in Gilkey Square (1-3, Pease's email vote not counted)
• Reviewed Maple Park survey results for council consideration
• Discussed filling Annie Taylor's seat with a town resident
• Noted graffiti cleanup at skateboard park
• Discussed kiosk repair costs (~$10,000 for all)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2022 preliminary budget and continue budget discussions. They will also consider a resolution on facility rules and an interlocal agreement for Skagit County Senior Center funding. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, and payroll.

• Public hearing on 2022 preliminary budget
• Resolution on facility rules
• Interlocal agreement for Skagit County Senior Center funding 2022
• Approval of minutes, accounts payable, and payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved Resolution 587 updating facility rental policies, including a change to the music cutoff time for New Year's Eve events. They also approved the consent agenda, opted out of the audit entrance conference, and authorized the mayor to sign the Senior Center interlocal agreement. Budget discussions covered firefighter gear, radios, a code enforcement position, and library funding, with some items deferred for more information.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021, has been cancelled.

Arts Commission

The Town of La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2021, has been cancelled.

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to handle old business, including accepting the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan, reviewing Maple Field Park survey results, discussing a sign proposal for Gilkey Square, and receiving an update on Jordan Street Park. No new business items are listed.

• Accept Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Maple Field Park Survey Results
• Sign Proposal for Gilkey Square (John Leaver/Peter Whitehead)
• Jordan Street Park Update

The La Conner Parks Commission unanimously accepted the Parks Element into the Town Comprehensive Plan as written. The commission also discussed survey results for Maple Field Park, a proposed art sign for Gilkey Square, and a potential Jordan Street Park project, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Accepted Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Discussed Maple Field Park survey results; report due by December 8 meeting
• Discussed Gilkey Square art sign proposal; mockup to be built and displayed
• Discussed Jordan Street Park potential with Port of Skagit; no action taken

Town Council

The Town Council will address several items of unfinished business, including a police contract and budget discussions. The council also plans to consider a resolution to update the fee schedule.

• Resolution to update fee schedule
• Police contract discussion
• Ordinance regarding facility rentals
• Appointment of Council Position 1
• Budget discussions

The La Conner Town Council appointed Annie Taylor to Council Position 1 with a 3-0 vote (Stokes dissenting), and she was sworn in. The council also approved Ordinance 1203, updating facility rental rules with a 10 p.m. noise limit and a New Year's Eve exception, and Resolution 586 for 2022 fee updates. The consent agenda, including minutes and payments totaling $182,171.33, was approved 4-0. Discussions on the policing contract with the Sheriff's Department and a code enforcement position were held but no decisions were made.

• Appointed Annie Taylor to Council Position 1 (3-0, Stokes nay)
• Approved Ordinance 1203 facility rentals with New Year's Eve exception (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 586 fee updates for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $182,171.33 and payroll of $55,286.40 (4-0)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting solely to conduct candidate interviews for Council Position 1, which is vacant. No other business is on the agenda. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom and will be recorded.

• Candidate interviews for Council Position 1
• Special meeting called by Mayor Ramon Hayes under RCW 42.30.080
• Meeting held at Lower Maple Center (104 Commercial) and via Zoom

The La Conner Town Council held a special meeting solely to interview three applicants for the vacant Council Position One: Richard De Shon, Bill Bruch, and Annie Taylor. No appointment was made during the meeting; it was procedural only, with all interviews completed to the satisfaction of the council and applicants.

• Interviewed Richard De Shon for Council Position One
• Interviewed Bill Bruch for Council Position One
• Interviewed Annie Taylor for Council Position One

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and consider resolutions related to property tax revenue and fully contained communities. The agenda includes public comments, consent agenda items, and reports from the administrator, mayor, and council committees. A public hearing on the property tax revenue source is scheduled.

• 2022 Budget Discussions
• Public Hearing and Resolution on Property Tax Revenue Source 2022
• Resolution on Fully Contained Communities (Avalon)
• Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2021 and Special Meeting
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved Resolution No. 584, adopting a 1% increase for the 2022 property tax, and Resolution No. 585, opposing fully contained communities, with a 3-1 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll, and discussed the 2022 budget, including a staff wage increase and equipment purchases.

• Approved Resolution No. 584, 2022 Property Tax Revenue Source with 1% increase (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 585 opposing fully contained communities (3-1, Stokes nay)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (4-0)
• Consensus to fund front office desks and barriers ($6,872) from unused General Fund allocation

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting to set an interview schedule for candidates applying for Council Position 1. No other agenda items are listed for this session.

• Establishment of interview schedule for Council Position 1 candidates

The Town Council established a schedule and format for interviewing three applicants for Council Position One. Interviews will be held during a special meeting on October 26, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., with a random drawing order and 20 minutes per applicant. The appointment will be discussed and made at the November 9, 2021 regular meeting.

• Excused Councilmember Chamberlain from the meeting (3-0)
• Set interview schedule for Council Position 1: Oct. 26, 2021, 5:00 p.m., 20 min per applicant, random drawing (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2021, at Maple Hall.

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its October 5 meeting and receive public comment. The only old business item, the Greg Ellis Historic Design Review at 333 Washington Avenue, had its public hearing at the previous meeting, so no action is expected on it. No new business is listed, making this a largely procedural meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 5, 2021 meeting
• Greg Ellis Historic Design Review, 333 Washington Avenue (public hearing already held)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to finalize plans for the Art's Alive event, including tent setup, supplies, and staffing. They will discuss logistics such as tent installation, propane heaters, beverage service, banner status, and poster distribution.

• Tent ordered (15 x 20) for Art's Alive
• Tent installation scheduled for Nov. 4
• Supplies to be brought to Maple Hall on Nov. 3
• Beverage service planned for opening day Nov. 5
• Discussion on banner status and poster/card distribution

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review old business including the 2022 estimated expenditure budget and the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding bench placement at Morrey Cort and a survey for Maple Field Park.

• Parks Estimated Expenditure Budget for 2022
• Morrey Cort Bench Placement
• Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Maple Field Park Survey

The La Conner Parks Commission met via Zoom and reviewed the draft Parks element of the Comprehensive Plan, the 2022 budget, and the Maple Field Park survey. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural. The pavilion capital improvement item in the 2022 budget is pending site plans, and the survey cutoff date was extended to allow more responses.

• Reviewed draft Parks element of Comprehensive Plan; to be finalized by end of year
• Reviewed 2022 Parks budget; pavilion capital item pending site plans
• Extended Maple Field Park survey cutoff date to allow more responses
• Requested John Leaver to attend next meeting to discuss proposed Gilkey Square sign

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2022 Fire Department budget, focusing on life-safety items, audit findings, and long-term equipment needs. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed 2022 Fire Department budget priorities, including bunker gear and radios
• Noted audit findings on compressor and inspection program, with options to contract or hire inspector
• Suggested selling non-repairable generator and purchasing new one
• Planned to repair and sell Fire Boat, with future purchase estimated at $78,000-$150,000
• Discussed completing five remaining Fire Hall sleepers with volunteers

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget, along with routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. The agenda includes reports from the chamber, department heads, and the mayor, but no new business is listed.

• 2022 Budget Discussions
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Approval of Payroll
• Approval of Minutes of September 28, 2021 meetings

The La Conner Town Council approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll. Council reached consensus to give staff the full CPI rate increase for 2022, to upgrade front office desks, and to order two front loaders (Public Works and WWTP) to save over $30,000. No formal votes were recorded for these consensus items.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (4-0)
• Consensus to give staff full CPI wage increase for 2022
• Consensus to upgrade front office desks with $2,500 this year
• Consensus to order front loaders for Public Works ($98,300) and WWTP ($211,000)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan and continue discussions regarding the 2021 Annual Code Update. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 21, 2021, meeting.

• Discussion of the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Continuation of 2021 Annual Code Update discussion
• Approval of September 21, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved moving forward with the 2021 Annual Code Update, incorporating recommended clarifications on swimming pools near steep slopes, sign area, work-without-permit penalties, and overnight camping. They also reviewed a first draft of the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan, with plans to submit it to the Dept. of Commerce for 60-day review by end of month and to Council by year-end or early 2022. No final decisions were made on the parks draft; it will return after further review.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual Code Update with recommended changes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda lists only this single item, indicating the meeting is focused on budget discussions.

• 2022 Budget Discussions

The La Conner Town Council held a special meeting to discuss policing and code enforcement. They agreed to extend the contract with the Skagit County Sheriff for at least one more year while considering a proposal from the Swinomish Tribe. The 2022 budget includes $75,000 for code enforcement, and a vehicle is needed for either one full-time or two part-time positions. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Excused Councilmember Wohleb from the meeting (3-0)
• Agreed to extend Sheriff contract for at least one more year
• Included $75,000 in 2022 budget for code enforcement
• Discussed adding extra duties (parking, traffic, animal control) to Sheriff contract

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and consider recommendations for hotel-motel tax allocations. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion items.

• 2022 Budget Discussions
• 2022 Hotel Motel Recommendations
• Approval of Minutes: September 14, 2021 & Special Meeting of September 14, 2021
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Approval of Payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved the 2022 Hotel Motel Distribution totaling $183,450, as recommended by the Finance Committee, with funds going to local organizations and projects. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and payments. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included a resident's drainage request and a possible code enforcement vehicle purchase for the 2022 budget.

• Approved 2022 Hotel Motel Distribution of $183,450 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (3-0)
• Excused Councilmember Wohleb (3-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet via Zoom to approve past meeting minutes, hold a public hearing on Greg Ellis's historic design review for 333 Washington Avenue, and discuss the 2021 Annual Code Update. No old business is on the agenda. The meeting is open to public comment on non-agenda topics.

• Public hearing on Greg Ellis Historic Design Review at 333 Washington Avenue
• 2021 Annual Code Update discussion
• Approve minutes from June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2021 meetings
• Amend approved minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to defer a decision on Greg Ellis's historic design review application for 333 Washington Avenue until the next meeting, giving the applicant time to provide more detailed architectural plans. The project proposes rehabilitating an existing house and building five additional single-family dwellings, with possible accessory dwelling units. Commissioners expressed concerns about insufficient detail on individual lots, site plans, and design consistency with the neighborhood. The commission also discussed the 2021 Annual Code Update, including new fire sprinkler requirements and other clarifications, with a special meeting scheduled in two weeks to continue the discussion.

• Approved June 15, 2021 minutes (4-0, Bradburn abstained)
• Approved July 20, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 17, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Amended May 18, 2021 minutes to correct date (5-0)
• Deferred decision on Greg Ellis historic design review at 333 Washington Ave until next meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting in two weeks to continue code revision and Parks Element discussion

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget, focusing on Public Works (Parks, Facilities, Streets, Water & Drainage) and the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Sewer & Compost). No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• 2022 budget discussion for Public Works (Parks, Facilities, Streets, Water & Drainage)
• 2022 budget discussion for Wastewater Treatment Plant (Sewer & Compost)

The La Conner Town Council held a special meeting to review the 2022 Public Works budget, covering parks, facilities, streets, water, drainage, sewer, and compost. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational, with department heads presenting cost estimates and project priorities. Key items discussed included a $30,000 pavilion rollover to 2022, a $225,000 boat ramp replacement, a $100,000 water system plan update, and a $100,000 WWTP engineering report.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Reviewed 2022 budget requests for Parks, Facilities, Streets, Water, Drainage, Sewer, and Compost
• Discussed rollover of $30,000 Waterfront Park pavilion project to 2022
• Noted $75,000 placeholder for Maple Ball Field design and permitting
• Identified top park priorities: $30,000 tree maintenance and $225,000 boat ramp replacement
• Discussed $100,000 Water System Plan Update for state compliance
• Reviewed $100,000 engineering fees for WWTP report, with RFP expected this year
• Noted $200,000 front loader replacement for Compost

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider a resolution on business license fees, discuss filling a council position vacancy, and review an agreement for Vision Software (BLS Extraction & Maintenance). The agenda also includes standard consent items, reports, and a possible executive session.

• Resolution on business license fees
• Council position vacancy discussion
• Agreement with Vision Software (BLS Extraction & Maintenance)
• Approval of August 24, 2021 minutes
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved a new business license rate structure, shifting from employee-based to revenue-based fees for general licenses and room-based fees for hotels/B&Bs, with the non-resident fee unchanged. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a correction to the August 24 minutes, and authorized the mayor to sign a Vision Agreement for state business license data extraction. A schedule was set for filling a council vacancy, with advertising in late September, interviews in late October, and appointment in November.

• Approved new business license rates and structure (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 24 minutes with amendment (4-0)
• Approved mayor to sign Vision Agreement for state license merge (4-0)
• Set council vacancy process: ads Sept 22-29, close Oct 15, interviews Oct 26, appointment Nov 9

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the upcoming Art's Alive event, including progress updates, health guidelines for the reception, and the logistics of using an outdoor tent. They will consider the costs of renting the tent and heaters, and have questions for Brian about power supply, tent size, and safety concerns with freestanding propane heaters.

• Art's Alive event progress update
• Reception health guidelines discussion
• Outdoor tent usage and rental costs for tent and heaters
• Questions for Brian: power for tent lighting, tent size, propane heater safety

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss old business items including the placement of the Morrey Cort bench, an extension for the pavilion building timeline, a survey of Maple Field Park, and a memorial bench plan. They will also discuss Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). No new business items are listed.

• Morrey Cort Bench Placement
• Pavilion Building Timing Extension
• Maple Field Park Survey
• Memorial Bench Plan on Town Website under Parks
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Discussion

The La Conner Parks Commission met and discussed several updates. The Morrey Cort bench pad is poured and the bench will be placed soon. The pavilion construction is delayed to next spring. A survey for Maple Field Park was distributed via water bills and online. A memorial bench request plan is now on the town website. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM.

• Approved bench placement at Conner Waterfront Park after pad poured
• Delayed pavilion construction to next spring due to contractor availability
• Distributed Maple Field Park survey via water bills and town website
• Posted memorial bench request plan on town website under Parks Commission
• Noted Public Works added park change costs to CIP budget

Town Council

The Town Council will address unfinished business regarding an ordinance for business license fees. The council will also consider new agreements involving Landed Gentry Homes & Communities Infrastructure Improvements and the Empower Retirement Fund.

• Ordinance regarding Business License Fees
• Agreement — Landed Gentry Homes & Communities Infrastructure Improvements
• Agreement — Empower Retirement Fund

The La Conner Town Council appointed Councilmember Wohleb as Mayor Pro Tem through December 2021 and accepted the immediate resignation of Councilmember Brunisholz, who served 13 years. The council approved Ordinance 1202 to amend business license chapters, an infrastructure agreement with Maple Field LLC, and a retirement fund agreement with Empower. All votes were 4-0.

• Appointed Wohleb as Mayor Pro Tem through December 2021 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Brunisholz effective immediately
• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable of $136,121.81 and payroll of $24,702.31 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1202 amending Chapters 5.05 and 5.10 (4-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Infrastructure Agreement with Maple Field LLC (4-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Agreement with Empower Retirement Fund (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a recommendation for a conditional use permit at 623 Morris Street, Units E-1 & E-2. The Commission's recommendation will be sent to the Hearing Examiner, who will make the final decision on August 31, 2021.

• Public meeting for LU21-45CU John Dunning Conditional Use Permit at 623 Morris Street
• Parks Plan status update

The Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of John Dunning's conditional use permit to convert two commercial spaces at 623 Morris Street, Units E-1 & E-2, to short-term residential use. The recommendation goes to the Hearing Examiner, who will make the final decision at an August 31 hearing. The commission also approved the May 18 minutes and discussed the ongoing Parks Plan update.

• Approved May 18, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of John Dunning conditional use permit for 623 Morris St. Units E-1 & E-2 (3-2)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council has called a special meeting to discuss and take action regarding Deferrahof parking fees. The meeting is scheduled to take place via Zoom.

• Discussion and potential action on Deferrahof Parking Fees

The La Conner Town Council approved an interlocal agreement allowing the Library to defer payment of offsite parking fees over time, rather than paying at building permit issuance. The motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Chamberlain excused. The deferral acknowledges the Library's parking impacts will occur after the new facility opens.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Library for deferral of offsite parking fees (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Chamberlain from meeting (4-0)

Arts Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Town of La Conner Arts Commission for Thursday, August 12, 2021, has been cancelled.

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will discuss old business items on August 11, 2021. The agenda includes bench placement for Morrey Cort, memorial bench guidelines, and a review of the final Maple Street Survey. No new business items are listed in the provided text.

• Bench placement for Morrey Cort
• Memorial Bench Guidelines
• Review final version Maple Street Survey

The Parks Commission reviewed and finalized the Maple Street Park survey, adding a house address line to ensure one response per household. The survey will be administered via Survey Monkey at a cost of less than $400 for a one-year subscription, with paper copies in water bills. The commission also discussed installing a memorial bench for Morrey Cort before September, and agreed to post memorial bench ordering guidelines on the town website. A request for a water fountain/dog dish at Conner Waterfront Park was noted for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Finalized Maple Street survey with address line (unanimous)
• Approved Survey Monkey subscription for survey administration (cost under $400)
• Agreed to post memorial bench ordering guidelines on town website
• Scheduled Morrey Cort memorial bench installation before end of September
• Noted water fountain/dog dish request for CIP plan update

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider a proposal from Pye Barker for the Maple Hall kitchen hood fire suppression system, an ordinance amending business license rules, a survey for Maple Park, and a resolution to defer parking fees. The meeting is being held remotely due to the pandemic.

• Pye Barker Proposal — Maple Hall Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression
• Ordinance — Amending Title 1 Subsection 3 Business Licenses
• Maple Park Survey
• Resolution — Deferral of Parking Fees
• Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved the Pye Barker Maple Hall Fire Suppression Proposal to address a non-compliance issue in the kitchen. The council also tabled a resolution on deferral of parking fees pending further review, and moved forward with a Maple Park survey to be distributed in utility bills.

• Approved Pye Barker Maple Hall Fire Suppression Proposal (4-0)
• Tabled resolution on deferral of parking fees (4-0)
• Moved forward with Maple Park survey (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (4-0)

Town Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the La Conner Town Council special meeting scheduled for July 30, 2021. No business will be conducted, and the meeting will not take place.

• Special meeting canceled
• Originally scheduled for July 30, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 30, 2021, via Zoom.

• Purchase of code enforcement vehicle (action/discussion)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. The purpose is discussion only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The meeting is set for 30 minutes at Maple Hall.

• Budget workshop (discussion only)

The La Conner Town Council held a budget workshop to discuss how to allocate $264,911 in CARES grant funding, with the first half received in 2021 and the second half expected in 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only to guide upcoming budget allocations. Expenditure ideas included air conditioning and generators for public buildings, dike work, solar panels for the wastewater treatment plant, and a code enforcement vehicle.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion-only for CARES grant allocation
• Discussed air conditioning and generator for Maple Hall as cooling center
• Discussed moving forward with dike project
• Discussed solar panels for WWTP with possible state grant cost share
• Discussed code enforcement vehicle
• Discussed Fire Department generator and air conditioning as cooling/disaster center
• Discussed air conditioning for Maple Hall, Town Hall, and Fire Department

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will consider several agreements, including a public works lease with the Port of Skagit, a release of easement for Maple Ball Field, and a business license service contract. They will also discuss a proposed ordinance to allow facilities for the homeless, a survey of Maple Park, and a cooling system for Maple Hall. The meeting includes public comment periods and a possible executive session.

• Agreement: Public Works Lease (Port of Skagit)
• Agreement: Release of Easement — Maple Ball Field
• Ordinance: State Regulations to Allow Facilities for the Homeless
• Maple Hall Cooling System — Discussion Only
• Business License Service (BLS) Agreement

The La Conner Town Council approved several agreements and ordinances, including a lease with the Port of Skagit for Public Works, a release of easement for Maple Park, a DOR business license services agreement, and Ordinance 1201 addressing state interim requirements for the homeless. All motions passed unanimously 5-0. The meeting also included public comments on parking, policing options, and community trust.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, accounts payable, and payroll (5-0)
• Approved Lease Agreement with Port of Skagit for Public Works (5-0)
• Approved Release of Easement Agreement with Land Gentry for Maple Park (5-0)
• Approved DOR Business License Services Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1201 State Interim Requirements for the Homeless (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will review the Parks & Recreation Element with the Parks Commission, hold a public meeting on historic design review and conditional use permits for 612 S. First Street, and discuss transitional housing for the homeless. The commission will make a recommendation on the permits, with the Hearing Examiner deciding on July 29, 2021.

• Parks & Recreation Element review with La Conner Parks Commission
• Public meeting on LU21-23HDR and LU21-24CU for 612 S. First Street
• Discussion of transitional housing for the homeless

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit and historic design review for a property at 612 S. First Street, with the addition of drawings showing the entrance to the residential unit. The commission also discussed the Parks and Recreation element with the Parks Commission, agreeing to hold further meetings, and decided to wait on addressing transitional housing for the homeless, pending more research and potential Council action.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for residential use at 612 S. First Street (motion carried 5-0).
• Recommended approval of historic design review as presented, with added drawings or plans indicating the entrance to the residential piece (motion carried 5-0).
• Discussed Parks and Recreation element; agreed to hold further meetings with the planner to develop a draft.
• Decided to wait on changes to code or comprehensive plan regarding transitional housing, pending more research and potential Council action.
• Agreed to have planner work with fire chief to draft language on fire sprinkler requirements for future review.

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission is meeting to discuss old business items including bench placement, pavilion costs, revised walking tour brochures, and a neighborhood advisory committee review of a Maple Street Park survey. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Bench placement for Morrey Cort
• Pavilion costs to date
• Revised and reprinted Parks Walking Tour Brochures
• Review Neighborhood Community Advisory Committee about Maple Street Park survey

The Parks Commission held its first in-person meeting in over a year, reviewing the Maple Street Park usage survey and making minor additions. The commission noted that the Town Council fully funded the Conner Waterfront Park pavilion at $38,500, and discussed bench placement and brochure reprints. No new business was brought up, and no formal votes were taken.

• Reviewed Maple Street Park survey with minor additions and corrections
• Noted Town Council fully funded pavilion at $38,500
• Discussed commemorative bench placement at Waterfront Park
• Revised and reprinted 100 Parks Walking Tour brochures

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council approved Ordinance 1198 for the Shoreline Master Plan updates, Ordinance 1199 amending Title 15 of the municipal code, and Ordinance 1200 amending the 2021 budget. They also approved a new cleaning agreement for Maple Hall and the Garden Club, and tabled the Public Works lease for further discussion. The council discussed but did not vote on the Maple Ball Field easement release.

• Approved Ordinance 1198 for Shoreline Master Plan updates (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance 1199 amending Title 15 of the LMC (4-0, with Councilmember Stokes abstaining).
• Approved Ordinance 1200 amending the 2021 budget (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll (5-0).
• Approved the agreement with Quality Services for cleaning Maple Hall and the Garden Club (5-0).
• Tabled the Public Works lease agreement for the next meeting (5-0).
• Discussed but did not vote on the Maple Ball Field easement release.
• Discussed policing options, including a code enforcement officer, but took no action.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold public hearings on updates to the Shoreline Management Plan and Title 15 of the municipal code, and consider ordinances for these updates, a budget amendment, and agreements for public works lease and facility cleaning. The agenda also includes a presentation on clean energy, reports, and a discussion on policing and safety.

• Public hearing and ordinance on Shoreline Management Plan Update
• Public hearing and ordinance on LMC Code Amendment Title 15
• Ordinance for 2021 Budget Amendment
• Agreement for Public Works Lease
• Agreement for Facility Cleaning (Quality Services)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the status of the Art Fence installation and to plan the 2021 Art's Alive event, including invitational artists, open show policies, promotion, and volunteer roles. The agenda is focused on event logistics and coordination.

• Status of Art Fence installation
• Art's Alive 2021 invitational artists, now including Doug Bison sculptures
• Discussion on whether open show artists should sign Artist Agreement and Waiver
• Merchants and sponsors for Art's Alive
• Volunteer availability for Maple Hall setup and wine service

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council approved the purchase of four permanent traffic data collection signs at a cost of $3,700 each plus $1,000 installation per sign, with locations to be determined. The council also approved the consent agenda, the conveyance and closeout of the Snapdragon Hill project, and an interagency data sharing agreement with the State Auditor's Office. Safety discussions were tabled until the next meeting due to the absence of Sheriff's office representation.

• Approved the purchase of four permanent traffic signs at $3,700 each plus $1,000 installation per sign, locations to be determined.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the June 8, 2021 minutes, accounts payable totaling $106,417.72, and payroll totaling $27,350.99.
• Approved the conveyance and closeout of the Snapdragon Hill project.
• Approved the interagency data sharing agreement between the Town of La Conner and the State Auditor's Office.
• Tabled further safety discussions until the next Council meeting.

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will convene via Zoom to discuss historic commemorative signs and hold a public hearing on the 2021 Code Amendments Supplement. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the May 18, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing on 2021 Code Amendments Supplement
• Discussion of historic commemorative signs
• Approval of May 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 4-0 to recommend removing outdated 5,000-square-foot minimum lot size references in the municipal code, replacing them with 4,000 square feet, and deleting a conflicting design standards section. The change will go to the Town Council for final approval. The commission also discussed a historic commemorative sign project using hotel/motel funds, which requires no approval for signs under three feet.

• Approved motion to substitute 4,000 for 5,000 in minimum lot size section 15.10.700 (4-0)
• Approved deletion of 'Design standards for single-family houses' section (4-0)
• Discussed historic commemorative signs project; no formal action taken

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission met on June 9, 2021, and discussed several items. They decided to distribute a survey about Hedlin Field through water bills, the town website, and Town Hall, with additional digital distribution to be coordinated with the Swinomish Tribe and Shelter Bay Association. They also reviewed updated pavilion costs, which are higher than 2018-2019 estimates, and will contact the supplier for a full-project quote. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and planning only.

• Survey distribution for Hedlin Field set to water bills, town website, and Town Hall
• Ollie Iversen to coordinate digital survey distribution with Swinomish Tribe and Shelter Bay Association
• Pavilion cost review noted higher than 2018-2019; supplier to be contacted for full-project quote
• Memorial bench for Morrey Cort ordered; placement to be coordinated upon arrival

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council approved Resolution 582, adopting policies and procedures for CDBG compliance, and the consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll. The council also discussed traffic control options, deciding to pursue permanent speed feedback signs, and tabled the roundabout option until water line upgrades.

• Approved Resolution 582 for CDBG compliance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (5-0)
• Consensus to postpone roundabout option until water line upgrades
• Consensus to pursue permanent speed feedback signs; quotes to be brought next meeting
• Discussed but no decision on removing hedges at Whatcom and Washington Streets
• Discussed but no decision on speed bumps (not recommended)
• Discussed but no decision on reader boards for Maple and Third Streets
• Discussed but no decision on in-person meeting technology; waiting for quote

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council approved accepting a donated wall art piece and installing it in the Butterfly Garden at the Garden Club, as recommended by both the Arts and Parks Commissions. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed or reported.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable of $155,661.67, and payroll of $27,435.55 (5-0)
• Approved accepting wall art donated by Jean Wharton and installing it in the Butterfly Garden at the Garden Club (5-0)

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board is meeting for its 1st Quarter 2021 session. The agenda consists of standard items: minutes, financial report, public forum, old and new business, operator's report, and miscellaneous. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Financial report review
• Operator's report
• Public forum for resident input

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board met and approved the January 14, 2021 minutes. They discussed the upcoming Department of Ecology nutrient loading permit, which may impose stricter limits, and the need for significant investment in the nearly 50-year-old treatment plant. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to review and comment on a shoreline substantial development and conditional use permit for 317 N. First Street, with the final decision to be made by the Hearing Examiner on May 20, 2021. They will also discuss the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review, historic commemorative signs, and the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update's Parks and Recreation Element. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Public meeting for Shoreline Substantial Development and Conditional Use Permit LU21-06SH-CU at 317 N. First Street
• Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Comment Response Matrix
• Historic Commemorative Signs discussion
• 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update: Parks and Recreation Element

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the shoreline substantial development and conditional use permit for the Charles and Janie Hall project at 317 N. First Street, which includes a washer/dryer facility, reading room, maintenance area, and five Air B&B units. The motion carried 5-0. The commission also approved the April 20, 2021 minutes and discussed the Shoreline Master Program update, but took no action on it.

• Recommended approval of shoreline substantial development and conditional use permit for Charles and Janie Hall project (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for LU21-06SH-CU at 6:20 PM (5-0)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will convene via Zoom to vote on the Fence Project and discuss Art's Alive 2021, including availability of the Fireside Room at Maple Hall, credit card processing, and reception plans. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, public comments, and announcements.

• Vote on Fence Project
• Art's Alive 2021: Fireside Room availability at Maple Hall
• Art's Alive 2021: credit card processing
• Art's Alive 2021: reception planning

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission is meeting virtually to vote on a fence placement and discuss adding Ryan Anderson to the Neighborhood Community Advisory Group. They will also consider community advisory matters related to Hedlin Field, including a survey, and discuss placing a bench for Morrey Cort.

• Vote on fence placement
• Add Ryan Anderson to Neighborhood Community Advisory Group
• Neighborhood Community Advisory on Hedlin Field
• Neighborhood Community Advisory on Hedlin Field Survey
• Bench placement for Morrey Cort

The La Conner Parks Commission unanimously approved placing the 'Fence' artwork in Butterfly Park at the SW corner, with artist Jean Wharton donating the piece and covering restoration and installation costs. Other items were informational or in early stages, including a bench tribute for Morrey Cort, a pavilion funding update, and a proposed 'Love La Conner' art piece at Gilkey Square, none of which were voted on.

• Approved placement of 'Fence' artwork in Butterfly Park (unanimous)
• Discussed adding Ryan Anderson to Neighborhood Community Advisory Group (no vote)
• Noted first Hedlin Field Community Advisory Committee meeting set for May 21st
• Reported $12,000 available for Conner Waterfront Park Pavilion, with plans to seek bids and request balance from Town Council
• Acknowledged bench tribute for Morrey Cort in progress, no final plans
• Heard Fish Slide cleaning and painting underway, expected completion by third week of May
• Discussed 'Love La Conner' art idea for Gilkey Square, no action taken

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council approved the purchase of wildfire gear for the Fire Department, approved Resolution 580 opposing mining in the Skagit River headwaters, and approved Resolution 581 appreciating Chip and Lysa Sherman. The council also discussed traffic control, a potential gazebo project, and a citizen patrol vehicle, but made no final decisions on those items.

• Approved wildfire gear purchase for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 580 opposing mining in Skagit headwaters (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 581 appreciating the Shermans (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council approved the acceptance of completion for the Caledonia Pump Station and authorized a survey for the Channel Drive (Skagit Beach) water main right-of-way. The consent agenda was approved with a 3-0 vote, with two councilmembers dissenting over the timing of an Arts Foundation payment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (3-0, Brunisholz and Leaver nay)
• Approved acceptance of completion for Caledonia Pump Station (5-0)
• Approved Channel Drive (Skagit Beach) water main right-of-way survey with David Evans and Associates (4-1, Brunisholz nay)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one for the periodic review of the Shoreline Master Program and another for the historic design review of the Firehall at 402 Morris Street (case LU21-09HDR). The commission will also consider minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing: Shoreline Master Program periodic review
• Public hearing: LU21-09HDR Firehall Historic Design Review at 402 Morris Street
• Approval of March 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The La Conner Planning Commission held public hearings on the Shoreline Master Program periodic review and the Firehall Historic Design Review at 402 Morris Street. It voted 4-0 to accept the staff report on the Shoreline Master Program update, which is on track for adoption by summer. It also voted 4-0 to accept the staff report on the Firehall Historic Design Review, approving the project as proposed. No public comment was received at either hearing.

• Accepted staff report on Shoreline Master Program periodic review (4-0)
• Accepted staff report on LU21-09HDR Firehall Historic Design Review at 402 Morris Street (4-0)
• Approved March 16, 2021 minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission, with the Washington Department of Ecology, is holding a public hearing and accepting comments on periodic review amendments to the town's Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The amendments aim to keep the SMP current with state law and local changes. Comments are accepted from April 5 to May 5, 2021, and the hearing is on April 20, 2021, via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Shoreline Master Program amendments
• Comment period April 5 to May 5, 2021
• Amendments available at town website and Town Hall
• Comments to Planning Director Michael Davolio

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission will meet virtually to review old business, including the placement of 'Puddles' and a fence in Log Park, and to discuss new business, notably a survey for Maple Street Park and the formation of a Neighborhood Community Advisory Committee with five named members.

• Placement of 'Puddles' in Log Park
• Fence placement in Log Park
• Review of Parks Town Meeting from 3/24/21
• Maple Street Park Survey
• Neighborhood Community Advisory Committee for Maple Street Park (members: Linda Talman, Jules Riske, Amy McFeely, Amanda McDade, Catie Ritchie)

The Parks Commission discussed the Maple Street Park redevelopment and agreed to form a Community Advisory Group to gather park ideas and develop a survey, with findings to be presented at the May meeting. No formal votes were taken; the commission also noted the sculpture 'Puddles' is now placed at Log Park and discussed the 'Fence' piece, which remains undecided pending further review.

• Formed Community Advisory Group for Maple Street Park (no vote recorded)
• Survey for Maple Street Park to be developed by advisory group and brought to May meeting for approval
• Survey insertion into water bills delayed until July; survey holder to be placed at park
• No decision on 'Fence' placement in Butterfly Park; owner says piece unavailable to view until May or June

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, reports, and several agreements. The council will consider agreements with the La Conner Arts Foundation, Frontline Cleaning for facilities, and amendments for C. Johnson and SRV Construction. No presentations are scheduled, and the meeting may include an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2021
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll
• Agreement with La Conner Art's Foundation
• Agreement with Frontline Cleaning for facilities
• Amendments to agreements with C. Johnson and SRV Construction

The La Conner Town Council approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Hedlin Property, with all documents now in escrow. They also approved the La Conner Arts Foundation Agreement, a Frontline Facility Cleaning Agreement, and amended emergency on-call agreements with C. Johnson and SRV Construction. The consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for Hedlin Property (4-0)
• Approved La Conner Arts Foundation Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Frontline Facility Cleaning Agreement (4-0)
• Approved amended agreements with C. Johnson and SRV Construction (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (4-0)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2021, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a purchase and sale agreement for the Hedlin Property. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed. The meeting will be held via Zoom on March 26, 2021.

• Purchase and sale agreement for Hedlin Property

The Town Council approved an addendum to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Hedlin property with Land Gentry, now known as Maple Field LLC. The addendum includes changes such as removing the 55-and-older restrictive covenant, adjusting the lot configuration to 6 lots in back and 4 in front, and waiving the buyer's feasibility contingency. The motion to approve was made by Councilmember Leaver, seconded by Brunisholz, and carried 3-0.

• Approved the Addendum to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Hedlin property (motion carried 3/0)
• Noted the buyer assignment is now Maple Field LLC
• Removed the 55-and-older restrictive covenant from the agreement
• Adjusted lot configuration to 6 lots in back and 4 in front per attachment C
• Waived the buyer's feasibility contingency, moving forward to closing
• Confirmed buyer will install a fence along the common property line

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission held a special meeting to gather initial community input on developing the newly acquired 25,000-square-foot park on Maple. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and feedback. The commission will use the input to design a survey and plan further outreach before creating a park design.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for gathering public input on the Maple Avenue park.
• The commission will design a community survey to gather broader input on park preferences.
• The commission will consider forming a citizens' committee to assist with park planning.
• The town will research the possibility of a green barrier instead of a fence between the park and future housing development.
• The town will consider naming the park 'Hedlin Park' after consulting with the Hedlin family.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and consider three agreements: one with the La Conner Arts Foundation for Art's Alive, one with Skagit County for a generator, and one with Frontline Cleaning Services for public restroom cleaning. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Agreement with La Conner Arts Foundation for Art's Alive
• Agreement with Skagit County for a generator
• Agreement with Frontline Cleaning Services for public restroom services
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2021
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved the consent agenda, a 10-year extension of the Skagit County generator agreement, and a six-month Frontline Cleaning agreement for public restrooms. The Council tabled the La Conner Arts Alive Agreement for modifications. It also reached consensus to waive vendor fees and move the First-on-First event to Saturdays in April, and to move forward with new security systems for the Public Works building and Town Hall.

• Approved the Consent Agenda as presented (5/0).
• Approved the amendment to the Skagit County generator agreement, extending it for ten years (5/0).
• Approved the Frontline Cleaning Agreement for the Public Restrooms (5/0).
• Tabled the La Conner Arts Alive Agreement to the next meeting (5/0).
• Reached consensus to waive vendor fees and temporarily move First-on-First to Saturdays in April.
• Reached consensus to move forward with the new security system and upgrades for the Public Works building and Town Hall.

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a new garage for the Catholic Church. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of February minutes, and closing comments. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing on Catholic Church new garage
• Approval of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The La Conner Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved the Catholic Church's new garage replacement, accepting the staff report. The commission also approved the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes. No other old or new business was discussed.

• Approved the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, with one abstention).
• Closed the public hearing for the Catholic Church New Garage (4-0).
• Accepted the staff report on the Catholic Church Garage replacement (4-0).
• Agreed to hold both upcoming hearings (Shoreline Management Program update and Firehall breezeway) at the April 20th meeting.

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss the location of the Puddles sculpture and to resume planning for the Art's Alive event, which was paused a year ago. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Discussion on location of Puddles sculpture
• Planning for Art's Alive event, resuming from last year

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission is meeting virtually to discuss old business, including the placement of the 'Puddles' and 'Fence' artworks, and new business regarding Maple Street Park and an upcoming town meeting about it. The agenda is brief and focuses on these specific items.

• Discussion of 'Puddles' artwork placement
• Discussion of 'Fence' artwork placement
• Discussion of Maple Street Park
• Upcoming Town Meeting about Maple Street Park

The Parks Commission unanimously approved placing the 'Puddles' artwork at the southwest corner of Log Park next to the sidewalk. They discussed but took no action on placing the 'Fence' artwork, pending artist input and cost estimates. For Maple Street Park, the town is working with a developer to build about 10 houses, allowing the town to own 30% as a park; the developer has 14 days to decide. A special town meeting is scheduled for March 25 at 6pm to discuss the park's future.

• Approved placing 'Puddles' artwork at SW corner of Log Park next to sidewalk (unanimous).
• Discussed 'Fence' artwork placement at east side of Log Park; no decision, pending artist input and $1,500–$2,000 refurbishment cost.
• Discussed Maple Street Park: developer given 14 days to build ~10 houses, town to keep 30% as park; no formal action.
• Scheduled a special town meeting (Zoom) for March 25, 6pm to discuss Maple Street Park with citizen group.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a closed record hearing and consider an ordinance for 2021 Title 15 code updates, along with several agreements and Shelter Bay rates. The agenda is mostly routine, with no presentations scheduled.

• Closed record hearing on 2021 LCMC Title 15 code updates
• Ordinance for 2021 LCMC Title 15 code updates
• Agreement — Hedlin Purchase and Sale
• Agreement — Lervick Easement for the Dike
• Shelter Bay 2021 Rates

The La Conner Town Council approved Ordinance 1197, amending Title 15 of the municipal code to increase density by reducing minimum lot sizes and setbacks, with Councilmember Stokes voting against. The council also approved the sale of the Hedlin Property to Land Gentry, an easement agreement for the dike, and a new hearing examiner contract. The Shelter Bay 2021 rates were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 1197 (Title 15 code updates) 4-1, with Stokes voting nay
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Land Gentry for Hedlin Property 5-0
• Approved Lervick Easement Agreement for dike construction 4-1, with Leaver voting nay
• Tabled Shelter Bay 2021 rates 5-0
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with David Lowell as Hearing Examiner 5-0
• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, claims, payroll) 5-0

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. The main substantive item is an agreement for the sale of the Hedlin property to Dick Nord, listed under unfinished business. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Agreement with Dick Nord for sale of Hedlin property
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2021
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll

The Council approved a listing agreement with Windermere Realty to sell the Hedlin property, changing the price from $925,000 to $775,000 and reducing the number of single-family lots from 12 to 10, with 30% of the property dedicated to park space. The agreement includes requirements for subdividing into 10 lots, a fence between residential and park areas, and a sidewalk along Maple Avenue. The motion carried 4/1 with Councilmember Stokes abstaining. The Council also decided not to include a stipulation allowing Little League to use the ballfield through June 15, but will allow continued use for now.

• Approved the Hedlin property listing agreement with Windermere Realty at $775,000, 10 single-family lots, and 30% park space, with a 5% commission.
• Approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable of $145,923.94 and payroll of $29,762.89.
• Consensus to install programmable locks on six public restroom doors at about $1,300 per door.
• Consensus to list the Hedlin property with 10 residential lots and 30% park allocation.
• Consensus not to include a Little League stipulation in the sale agreement, but allow continued ballfield use for now.

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will convene via Zoom to discuss old and new business. They will hear a presentation on options for repairing the south wall of the MONA building and hold a public hearing on proposed 2021 code updates that would amend density and setback provisions in the Residential District, along with miscellaneous code cleanup. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of January minutes, and introduction of new Planning Director Michael Davolio.

• Public hearing on 2021 Code Updates amending Residential District density and setback provisions
• MONA south wall repair and maintenance options presentation
• Introduction of new Planning Director Michael Davolio
• Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend Town Council approval of proposed Municipal Code updates that would increase residential density and reduce setbacks townwide. The commission also heard a presentation from the Museum of Northwest Art on options for repairing its south wall and indicated the concept was reasonable for fundraising purposes, though formal approval would come later. No public comment was given, and the January 19, 2021 minutes were approved.

• Recommended code updates for increased density and reduced setbacks to Town Council (4-0)
• Approved January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will convene via Zoom to discuss the administration of Art's Alive by the La Conner Arts Foundation, plan Art's Alive 2021, and address several sculpture-related items, including the Clayton James Sculpture, the location of the Puddles Sculpture, and a donation of a fence sculpture. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of Art's Alive administration by La Conner Arts Foundation
• Planning for Art's Alive 2021
• Discussion of Clayton James Sculpture
• Location of Puddles Sculpture
• Donation of fence sculpture

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission is meeting virtually to review old business, including the completed Waterfront Park rock wall, and to discuss new business regarding the placement of two art pieces: "Puddles" and a possible "Fence" artwork.

• Waterfront Park rock wall finished
• Discussion of "Puddles" artwork placement
• Possible "Fence" artwork placement

The Parks Commission discussed potential locations for two donated artworks, 'Puddles' and 'Fence', but made no final decisions. A subcommittee was formed to walk potential sites for 'Puddles'. The Town Council accepted the completed rock wall armoring at Waterfront Park, as recommended by engineers.

• Accepted completed rock wall armoring at Waterfront Park (Town Council)
• Formed subcommittee to walk potential sites for 'Puddles' artwork placement

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will consider several unfinished business items, including agreements with EDASC, the Hedlin Property, and planning services, as well as a recommendation to accept Waterfront Park. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, reports, and a possible executive session.

• Agreement — EDASC
• Hedlin Property Agreement Option 2
• Agreement — Planning Services (Davolio)
• Waterfront Park — Recommendation for Acceptance
• Approval of Minutes January 26, 2021; Accounts Payable; Payroll

The La Conner Town Council voted 5-0 to exercise the second-year option on the Hedlin Property purchase agreement, paying an additional $37,000 to extend the option until April 2022. The council also approved the consent agenda, the EDASC agreement, a professional services agreement for new Town Planner Michael Davolio, and acceptance of the Waterfront Park. No final decision was made on the park/residential allocation for the Hedlin Property, but a consensus favored the original 25% park/75% residential option.

• Approved second-year option on Hedlin Property agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections to Jan 26 minutes (5-0)
• Approved EDASC agreement (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement for Town Planner Michael Davolio (5-0)
• Approved Recommendation for Acceptance for Waterfront Park (5-0)
• Consensus to delay business license penalties until June

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving the January 12, 2021 minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. The main new business item is setting the 2021 tribal sewer rates. The agenda also allows for public comments and reports from the administrator, mayor, and council committees.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll
• Discussion of 2021 tribal sewer rates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Possible executive session per RCW 42.30.110

The La Conner Town Council approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll, and the 2021 Tribal Sewer Rates. Discussions covered the Maple Ballfield project, parking fee changes for new construction, and Shelter Bay water disputes, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable $87,776.53 and payroll $35,034.14 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Tribal Sewer Rates with new rate .4748 and $6,636.50 refund to Tribe (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will continue discussing proposed density changes to LCMC 15.20 and address code cleanup items missed in the fall update. They will also elect a new chair and vice chair for 2021, and hold a workshop on the MONA building's historic design review and potential purchase/improvement of the adjacent Joan Cross building.

• Continue discussion of density changes to LCMC 15.20
• Code cleanup items missed in fall code update
• Election of 2021 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• MONA presentation on Historic Design Review for MONA building
• Potential purchase and improvement of adjacent Joan Cross building

The Planning Commission continued discussion of proposed density changes to LCMC 15.20, including reducing minimum lot sizes and setbacks, and decided to require a blanket additional 3,000 square feet for additional multifamily units. A public hearing on the code changes is scheduled for the next meeting. The commission also approved the December 15, 2020 minutes (5-0) and selected Bruce Bradburn as Chair and Rick Dole as Vice Chair for 2021. No formal action was taken on the MONA historic design review, which was discussed as a workshop.

• Approved December 15, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Selected Bruce Bradburn as Chair and Rick Dole as Vice Chair for 2021
• Decided to require blanket additional 3,000 sq ft for additional multifamily units
• Scheduled public hearing on density code changes for next meeting
• No formal action on MONA historic design review; discussion only

Arts Commission

The Town of La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and a financial report. The main item of discussion is tribal sewer rates under old business. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Tribal Sewer Rates discussion
• Financial Report review
• Operator's Report
• Public Forum

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board approved the September 8, 2020 minutes. The board heard updates on the Swinomish Tribe's sewer main replacement project, which is nearing completion, and discussed plans to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I) by 10% through additional video inspections. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 2020 (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), with related ordinances and resolutions up for action. The council will also consider agreements for Pioneer Park repairs, a new ESO EHR CAD integration, and professional planning services, plus appointments to the Planning Commission. The meeting includes routine consent items, reports, and a possible executive session.

• Public hearing and ordinance on 2020 Comp Plan amendments
• Public hearing and resolution on 2020 TIP amendments
• Agreement for Pioneer Park repairs
• Agreement for ESO EHR CAD integration
• Appointments of Planning Commissioners Dole and Hanneman

The La Conner Town Council approved Ordinance 1196, amending the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and rezoning the Hedlin property from public to residential, despite public requests for delay. The council also approved the related 2020 TIP amendments, several professional service agreements, and a street closure for the Snapdragon Hill Project. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 1196 amending the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and Hedlin rezoning (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 577 amending the 2020 TIP (5-0)
• Approved Axthlem Agreement for Pioneer Park Shelter repairs (5-0)
• Approved ESO Agreement for Fire Department CAD integration (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Marianne Manville-Ailles (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Kevin Cricchio as new Town Planner (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 578 recognizing Linda Talman's service (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Rick Dole and reappointment of Marna Hanneman to Planning Commission (5-0)