La Conner public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review population projections from SCOG and discuss citizen code amendments. The body will also receive status reports on Talmon Development, the Public Participation Program, and the Transportation Element.

• Citizen Code Amendments
• Population Projections from SCOG
• Talmon Development status report
• Transportation Element status report
• PURD regulations update

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to discuss updates on street banners and tribal outreach, and to plan for 2024, including public art, art fence installation, sculptures, and an arts and parks website. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Street Banners update
• Tribal Outreach update
• 2024 Planning: Public Art, Art Fence installation, Sculptures, Arts & Parks website development
• Annual leadership question

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission will discuss changing its meeting schedule to monthly 90-minute sessions on the first Tuesday, and will consider creating a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Proposed meeting date change: first Tuesday of the month, up to 90 minutes, same time and location
• Discussion on creating a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
• Potential formation of sub-groups to plan CEMP development
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 budget and consider ordinances for the budget, utility rates, and updated fees. The agenda also includes discussions on the Center Street Project and Jenson Property, plus several resolutions and agreements.

• Public hearing and ordinance for 2024 budget
• Ordinance for 2024 utility rates
• Resolution for 2024 updated fees
• Discussion on Center Street Project
• Agreement with Western Display for 2024 fireworks display

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board is holding its 3rd Quarter 2023 meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, covering minutes, financial report, public forum, old and new business, operator's report, and miscellaneous items, with no specific action items listed.

• Financial report
• Operator's report
• Public forum
• Old business
• New business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed changes to residential code language regarding short-term rentals. The body will also review status reports on Talmon Development, the Public Participation Program, and the Transportation Element.

• Proposed changes to residential code language for short-term rentals
• Affordable Housing Regulations
• Status Report – Talmon Development
• Status Report – Transportation Element
• Status Report – Public participation Program

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss several items, including the 2024 budget, utility rates, and paid parking options for First Street. They will also consider revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, an ordinance setting the mayor's pay, and several appointments and proclamations.

• Discussion of 2024 Utility Rates
• Discussion of 2024 Budget
• Revisions to Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan - Approval for Submittal to Department of Commerce
• Ordinance - Mayor's Pay
• Agreement - Skagit County Senior Center Funding

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss flood preparations, a tide gauge/weather station update, and the town's Emergency Management Plan, including shelter locations and communications. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. No votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Update on flood preparations
• Update on tide gauge/weather station
• Emergency Management Plan: shelter locations and applicability
• Emergency Management Plan: communications (high tech/low tech)
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss regulations for short-term rentals and affordable housing. The body will also receive status reports on the Transportation Element, the Public Participation Program, and Talmon Development.

• Discussion of short-term rentals
• Discussion on Affordable Housing Regulations
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Status report on Public Participation Program

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold multiple public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budget, a proposed property tax revenue source, the formation of a Transportation Benefit District, and the 2024 Transportation Improvement Program update. The council will also discuss the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, 2024 utility rates, and consider agreements including a solar grant and a Swinomish Housing Authority infrastructure improvement at 931 Maple Ave.

• Public hearing and ordinance on formation of Transportation Benefit District
• Public hearing and resolution on 2024 Transportation Improvement Program update
• Public hearing on 2024 preliminary budget
• Public hearing and resolution on 2024 property tax revenue source
• Agreement with Swinomish Housing Authority for infrastructure improvement at 931 Maple Ave.

Arts Commission

The November 9, 2023 Arts Commission meeting is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission is meeting in person to discuss old business items including the pavilion, fish slide, trees planted on Morris Street, and planting tulip bulbs at the roundabout. No new business items are listed. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Pavilion
• Fish Slide
• Trees Planted on Morris Street
• Planting Tulip Bulbs at Roundabout

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the final text for Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on affordable housing and status reports on various town developments.

• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 – Final Text
• Affordable Housing Discussion
• Talmon Development status report
• Public participation Program status report
• Transportation Element status report

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, a presentation on Anacortes water rates, and a consent agenda. The main business is discussion of unfinished items: the Center Street project, the Jenson property, agreements with the Upper Skagit Tribe for flood barriers and Cascadia Renewables for a solar/storage project, parking solutions for First Street, and the 2024 budget.

• Presentation on Anacortes Water Rates by Dan O'Donnell
• Center Street Project — Discussion
• Jenson Property — Discussion
• Agreement — Upper Skagit Tribe (Placement of Flood Barriers)
• Agreement — Cascadia Renewables (Fire Dept. Solar/Storage Project Design)

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss an update on flood preparations, which is the main item on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Update on Flood Preparations

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission and Town Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss short-term rental regulations. The agenda includes a community discussion on this topic, followed by public comments on other matters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community discussion on short-term rental regulations
• Public comments (3-minute limit) on non-agenda topics

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will meet to discuss updates on street banners and tribal outreach, as well as work on the arts website. They will also decide whether to cancel or reschedule the November meeting due to Art's Alive.

• Street banners update
• Tribal outreach update
• Arts website photographs and info gathering
• Cancel or reschedule November meeting (Art's Alive)

Parks Commission

The Commission will discuss ongoing projects including the Pavilion and Fish Slide. The meeting also includes discussion regarding tree work and new bulb planting.

• Pavilion project discussion
• Fish Slide project discussion
• Morris Street tree planting
• Pioneer Park tree work
• Tulip bulb planting at the roundabout

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, covering consent items, reports, and several discussion items. Key topics include the Center Street project, the Jenson property, an ordinance amending adult business regulations, and budget discussions. The council will also consider dissolving a notice-publishing ordinance and adopting a meeting notification policy.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Ordinance amending Titles 5 & 15 LMC (Adult Businesses)
• Ordinance to dissolve LMC 2.05.015 (Notice Publishing)
• Resolution adopting Meeting Notification Policy

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2024 budget. The presentations will cover the General Fund and Sewer/Compost funds.

• 2024 Budget Presentations
• General Fund discussions
• Sewer/Compost fund discussions

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, receive status reports on the Talmon Development, Public Participation Program, and Transportation Element, and discuss Chapters 1, 2, 9, and 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider a library request for a plan amendment and review the Comprehensive Plan amendment calendar.

• Status report: Talmon Development
• Status report: Public Participation Program
• Status report: Transportation Element
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Chapters 1, 2, 9, and 10
• Library request for a plan amendment

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting solely for 2024 Budget Presentations from the Public Works, Code Enforcement, and Fire Department. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and will be recorded.

• 2024 Budget Presentations for Public Works, Code Enforcement, and Fire Department

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda, and reports. Under unfinished business, they will discuss the Center Street project, Jenson Property, parking solutions for First Street, a news rack ordinance, the strategic plan, and a comprehensive plan amendment request for the library. New business includes 2024 hotel-motel distributions and a bid recommendation for the WWTP asphalt project.

• Center Street Project - Discussion
• Parking Solutions for First Street - Discussion
• Ordinance - News Rack Regulations
• 2024 Hotel Motel Distributions
• Bid Recommendation - WWTP Asphalt Project

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss updates on communications with the Upper Skagit Tribe and temporary flood measures. The agenda includes public comment and approval of minutes, with no new decisions listed.

• Upper Skagit Tribe communications update
• Temporary flood measures update
• Public comment period
• Minutes approval

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from September 5 and receive status reports on the Talmon Development, the Public Participation Program, and the Transportation Element. No new business is listed. The meeting is open for public comment on topics not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting
• Status report: Talmon Development
• Status report: Public Participation Program
• Status report: Transportation Element

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting in person to welcome a new student member, review the status of ongoing projects like the Shimmering Salmon and library art loan, and discuss new business including art banners and website updates. Public comments will be heard.

• Welcome student member Hallie Walls
• Status update on Shimmering Salmon project
• Library art loan request status
• La Conner Art Banners discussion
• New Arts (and Parks) website discussion

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss old business items including the pavilion update, fish slide repairs, trees on Morris Street, the 2024 parks budget, and Pioneer Park tree work. Public comments are also on the agenda. No new business items are listed.

• Pavilion update
• Fish slide repairs
• Trees on Morris Street
• Parks budget for 2024
• Pioneer Park tree work

Town Council

The Council approved purchases for ecology blocks, sandbags, and a lift station generator. The Strategic Plan and a newspaper box ordinance were tabled for further discussion. Council also directed the Administrator to draft an ordinance regarding a potential moratorium on short-term rentals.

• Approved purchase of ecology blocks for $15,710 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of filled Polly Sandbags for $19,157.04 (4-0)
• Approved trade-in and purchase of a larger generator for $51,867 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $104,054.63 in accounts payable and $71,458.88 in payroll (4-0)
• Tabled Strategic Plan until Councilmember Chamberlain returns
• Tabled Newspaper Box Ordinance for further discussion
• Excused Councilmember Chamberlain (4-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on temporary flood measures, coastal flood triggers, and communications with the Upper Skagit Tribe. They will also consider community disaster recovery recommendations and a handout on local politicians and climate change.

• Update on temporary flood measures
• Discussion of coastal flood watch triggers for La Conner
• Community Disaster Recovery Commissioner's List Recommendations
• Tide gauge and data collection discussion
• Skagit County CEMP discussion

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board is holding its 2nd Quarter 2023 meeting with a standard agenda covering minutes, financial report, public forum, old and new business, operator's report, and miscellaneous items. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

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

The board approved the April 26, 2023, minutes and the Finance Report. Members discussed the urgent need for a wastewater treatment plant expansion due to high capacity levels and potential growth from the Tribe and Thousand Trails.

• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes
• Approved Finance Report

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing items including short-term rental regulations and high-density housing, and to receive updates on the Talmon Development and the Public Participation Program. New business includes a permit application for tree removal at Hotel Planter and an explanation of the Housing Element Update process. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Ongoing discussion: Short Term Rental Regulations
• High Density Housing Discussion
• Permit application for tree removal at Hotel Planter
• Status Report: Talmon Development
• Explanation of Housing Element Update Process and Timeline

The Planning Commission approved the August 1, 2023, meeting minutes with amendments. Members discussed the Talmon Development and short-term rental regulations, and requested more time to review proposed high density housing and PURD regulations.

• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda, and reports. Under unfinished business, they will discuss the Center Street project, the Jenson property, flood prevention, and agreements for electrical engineering for HVAC upgrades at Fire Hall and Maple Hall. The meeting may include an executive session as allowed by state law.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Discussion of Flood Prevention
• Agreement with K Engineers, Inc. for Fire Hall HVAC electrical engineering
• Agreement with K Engineers, Inc. for Maple Hall HVAC electrical engineering

The Town Council approved two agreements with K Engineers Inc. for electrical engineering related to HVAC upgrades at the Fire Hall and Maple Hall. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including $222,140.77 in accounts payable and $35,079.50 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign agreement with K Engineers Inc. for Fire Hall HVAC upgrades (5-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign agreement with K Engineers Inc. for Maple Hall HVAC upgrades (5-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss flood protection measures, including the level of flood risk to prepare for, and to review temporary flood measures and conditions for implementation. They will also discuss heat event protocols and cooling rooms, as well as community disaster recovery recommendations. The agenda includes updates on communications with the Upper Skagit Tribe and a discussion of Skagit County's emergency management plan.

• Discussion of flood protection levels: 100-year, 500-year, and 1000-year flood events
• Update on temporary flood measures and conditions for implementation
• Discussion of flood height for Skagit River design and coastal flooding triggers
• Heat Event Protocol and Cooling Rooms – Summer Heat Shelters
• Discussion of Skagit County's CEMP (Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan)

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. Members discussed flood protections, heat event cooling centers, and the need for a strategic emergency management plan. No new expenses or ordinances were approved.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to leave coastal flooding on the agenda for future discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 15, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 5, 2023. No other business is listed.

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for August 10, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss old business items including a pavilion update, fish slide repairs, and trees on Morris Street. No new business items are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and Zoom access information.

• Pavilion update
• Fish slide repairs
• Trees on Morris Street

The Commission approved a plan to plant trees on Morris Street, which will now be sent to the Town Council for a final decision. The project involves soil analysis and an estimated cost of $3,000 per tree. The Commission also discussed creating an "Adopt a Tree Fund" to finance the project.

• Approved Morris Street tree planting plan for submission to Town Council

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and tree-related issues at Tillinghast Dr. and Pioneer Park. They will also consider bids for the Fire Hall roof repair and a new ordinance on heat advisory utility shutoffs. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, and payroll.

• Center Street Project discussion
• Jenson Property discussion
• Tillinghast Dr. trees discussion and recommendation
• Pioneer Park hazard tree bid result discussion and recommendation
• Fire Hall roof repair bid approval/recommendation

The Town Council approved the removal of trees and sidewalk replacement on Tillinghast Drive and updated municipal codes regarding utility shutoffs during heat advisories. Council also authorized a one-day priority tree removal in Pioneer Park and rejected all bids for the Fire Hall Roof Project.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $130,640.26 in accounts payable and $72,023.82 in payroll (4-0)
• Approved removal of Tillinghast Drive trees and sidewalk replacement (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved one-day priority tree removal in Pioneer Park by Eager Beaver Tree Service (4-0)
• Approved rejection of all bids for the Fire Hall Roof Project (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1229 amending Chapter 15.070 regarding utility shutoffs during heat advisories (4-0)
• Reached consensus to move forward with flood plan items totaling $117,000 via the purchasing process

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on temporary flood measures, including the level of flood protection (100, 500, or 1000-year events) and triggers for flood watches. They will also review communications with the Upper Skagit Tribe, heat event protocols, and community disaster recovery. The agenda includes approval of public works materials for purchase.

• Discussion on temporary flood measures and developing consensus
• Decision on flood protection level: 100-year, 500-year, or 1000-year event
• Setting flood height for Skagit River design and coastal flooding
• Establishing triggers for Skagit River and coastal flood watches
• Approval of Public Works materials for purchase

The Emergency Management Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council approve five purchase requests from Public Works. The Commission also established a specific water level for triggering temporary flood measures.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set temporary flood measure implementation level at 14 feet
• Voted to recommend Public Works purchase requests 1-5 to Town Council (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet to discuss several ongoing items, including the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Element, short-term rental regulations, and high-density housing. They will also hear a report on legislative actions affecting housing. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of Transportation Element for Comprehensive Plan update
• Ongoing discussion on Short Term Rental Regulations
• High Density Housing Discussion
• Report on Legislative Actions: Part 2: Housing Impacts
• Status reports on Talmon Development and Public Participation Program

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting. The commission decided to solicit community comments regarding short-term rentals and agreed to temporarily table discussions on high-density development regulations.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to make a 'call for community comments' regarding short-term rentals
• Tabled discussion of high-density development regulations

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items (minutes, accounts payable, payroll) and reports from the administrator, mayor, and committees. Under unfinished business, the council will discuss the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and an agreement with Nelson Lumber Construction. No new business is listed, and an executive session may occur as allowed by state law.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Agreement with Nelson Lumber Construction
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll

The Town Council approved an agreement with Nelson Lumber Construction to install sleeper rooms at the Fire Department. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including $144,786.76 in accounts payable and $34,593.51 in payroll.

• Approved Consent Agenda including July 11 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Nelson Lumber Construction for Fire Department sleeper rooms (5-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting for a walking tour of North First Street and to discuss temporary flood measures, including the level of flood protection (100, 500, or 1000-year events), flood heights, and triggers for flood watches. They will also consider a heat event protocol and community disaster recovery.

• Walking tour of North First Street, meeting at Gilkey Square
• Discussion of temporary flood measures and conditions for implementation
• Consideration of flood protection levels: 100-year, 500-year, 1000-year events
• Discussion of Skagit River flood watch triggers and coastal flood watch triggers
• Heat Event Protocol and Cooling Rooms – Summer Heat Shelters

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting. Members conducted a walking tour of the North end of First Street to review locations for temporary flood measures. The Commission scheduled two additional meetings for August.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting dates for August 8 and August 22 (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting on July 24, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3011 E. Fir Street in Mount Vernon. The purpose of the meeting is a Council Retreat, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting is in person only.

• Special meeting called by Mayor Ramon Hayes under RCW 42.30.080
• Council Retreat from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: 3011 E. Fir Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The Town Council and staff met for a facilitated retreat to establish strategic goals and plans. The session identified several infrastructure and operational priorities for the Town. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

• Identified mandated WWTP upgrades and 2025 Comprehensive Plan Updates as top priorities
• Discussed condemnation of the Moore Clark building for street access and flood protection
• Discussed Phase II Waterline and Skagit Beach waterline upgrades
• Discussed finding a new location for Public Works
• Discussed staff recruitment and training for upcoming retirements
• Discussed procurement of a new fireboat and hiring a grant writer

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several ongoing items, including the status of a property at 306 Center Street, the Public Participation Program, the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Element, and short-term rental regulations. They will also hear a report on legislative actions affecting housing and discuss high-density housing. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Discussion of Transportation Element in Comprehensive Plan update
• Ongoing discussion on Short Term Rental Regulations
• Report on Legislative Actions: Part 2: Housing Impacts
• High Density Housing Discussion

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Staff presented information on affordable housing and high-density residential regulations, but no formal action was taken on these items or short-term rental regulations.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Town of La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 13, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation notice only

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting to approve a Sewer Structure Improvement (DE) Agreement. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Approval of Sewer Structure Improvement (DE) Agreement

The Town Council approved the Talmon Infrastructure Improvement Agreement for the 306 Center Street Project. The agreement covers the engineering review for required infrastructure improvements, which will be paid for by the contractor.

• Approved Talmon Infrastructure Improvement Plan for 306 Center Street (5-0)

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss old business items including kiosks, a pavilion update, fish slide repairs, and trees on Morris Street. No new business items are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and Zoom access provided.

• Kiosks discussion
• Pavilion update
• Fish slide repairs
• Trees on Morris Street

The Commission reviewed updated pavilion pricing and discussed repairs for the Fish Slide. Members were tasked with gathering four bids for tree work on Morris Street. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Requested four bids for trees on Morris Street
• Reviewed pavilion cost increase of under $4,000

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting on July 11, 2023, designated as a Council Retreat. The agenda lists no specific items for discussion or decision, only the retreat purpose. This appears to be a procedural gathering with no public action items listed.

• Special meeting called by Mayor Ramon Hayes under RCW 42.30.080
• Meeting held at Upper Maple Center, 108 Commercial, La Conner, WA
• Zoom access available with Meeting ID 858 1797 6188
• Meeting will be recorded

The Town Council met to review community survey results regarding strengths and weaknesses. These findings will be used to set goals for a future Strategic Planning Council Retreat.

• Discussed community survey results on public safety, affordable housing, historical preservation, and flooding
• Identified future goals regarding infrastructure needs and rising costs of services and employees

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine consent items and reports, then discuss unfinished business including the Center Street project, an infrastructure agreement for 306 Center Street, the Jenson property, a resolution honoring UPS driver Hector Soltero, and a bid recommendation for hazardous tree removal at Pioneer Park. No new business is listed.

• Center Street Project – discussion
• Agreement – Talmon Infrastructure Improvement (306 Center Street)
• Resolution – Honoring UPS Driver Hector Soltero
• Bid Recommendation – Pioneer Park Hazard Tree removal
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll

The Council approved a resolution of appreciation for Hector Soltero and passed the consent agenda including $182,328.45 in payments. A proposed infrastructure improvement agreement for 306 Center Street was not approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable and payroll totaling $182,328.45 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 623 honoring UPS Driver Hector Soltero (5-0)
• Talmon Infrastructure Improvement Agreement (306 Center Street) not approved

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023 is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting on July 18, 2023

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine consent items (minutes, accounts payable, payroll) and receive reports from the administrator, mayor, and committees. The main business is discussion of unfinished items, including the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, a facilitator agreement for a council retreat, Pioneer Park tree removal, and the Fish Slide. No new business is listed, and an executive session may occur as allowed by state law.

• Discussion: Center Street Project
• Discussion: Jenson Property
• Agreement with Berk Consulting for council retreat facilitator
• Discussion: Pioneer Park tree removal
• Discussion: Fish Slide

The Council approved a contract for facilitators to lead a SWOT analysis and a retreat. They also reached a consensus to proceed with hazard tree removal in Pioneer Park and allow community fundraising efforts to save the Fish Slide.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $142,032.29 in accounts payable and $33,922.49 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved agreement for Mayor to sign with Berk Consulting for $11,000 (5-0)
• Consensus to move forward with hazard tree removal in Pioneer Park
• Consensus to allow community fundraising to save the Fish Slide provided all costs are covered

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on temporary flood protection measures, including the level of flood protection (100-, 500-, or 1000-year events) and flood heights for the Skagit River and coastal flooding. They will also review triggers for flood watches, a heat event protocol, and community disaster recovery. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• Temporary flood measures – develop consensus
• Conditions to implement temporary flood protections
• Flood height for Skagit River design
• Heat Event Protocol and Cooling Rooms – Summer Heat Shelters
• Community Disaster Recovery

The Commission approved the June 13 meeting minutes and decided to move to a monthly meeting schedule on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Members discussed temporary flood measures and heat shelters, noting that the Commission serves as an advisory body to the Council.

• Approved June 13 meeting minutes
• Changed meeting schedule to once per month on the fourth Tuesday

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of minutes, and updates on old business. Key discussions include the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Element, ongoing short-term rental regulations, and a possible tiny home contract rezone. The agenda also includes a report on legislative actions.

• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Discussion of Transportation Element for Comprehensive Plan update
• Ongoing discussion on Short Term Rental Regulations
• Tiny Home Contract Rezone (applicant dependent)
• Report on Legislative Actions: Part 1

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 2023 meeting. The commission discussed short-term rental regulations and a rezone proposal from Greg Ellis, but no decision was reached on the rezone.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss updates on several park maintenance and permit items, including kiosk repairs, pavilion permits, the fish slide, and trees on Morris Street. Public comments will be taken. The meeting is largely a status update session with no major new decisions listed.

• Kiosk repair update
• Pavilion permit update
• Fish slide update
• Trees on Morris Street update

The commission received updates on kiosk repairs and pavilion permits. Members discussed a Town Council decision to destroy the Fish Slide and proposed alternatives to save the sculpture. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

• Reported that Town Council decided May 23rd to destroy the Fish Slide
• Confirmed pavilion permits were obtained
• Noted kiosks will be installed later this summer

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2023, with public comments, presentations, and a consent agenda. Under unfinished business, the council will discuss the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and Pioneer Park tree removal. New business includes a resolution to appoint a Planning Commission member and the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem. The meeting may include an executive session as allowed by state law.

• Center Street Project - Discussion
• Jenson Property - Discussion
• Pioneer Park Tree Removal
• Resolution - Appointment to the Planning Commission - Holt
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem (Carlson)

The Council approved the appointment of Sommer Holt to the Planning Commission and named Councilmember Carlson as Mayor Pro Tem. Financial reports and the consent agenda were approved, while a discussion on tree removal in Pioneer Park was tabled.

• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable of $169,052.21 and payroll of $67,946.04 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 623 appointing Sommer Holt to the Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Councilmember Carlson as Mayor Pro Tem (3-0)
• Tabled Pioneer Park Tree Removal discussion (3-0)
• Excused Councilmembers Taylor and Chamberlain (3-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on temporary flood protection measures, including the level of flood protection (100, 500, or 1000-year event) and triggers for flood watches. They will also review a heat event protocol and cooling room plan, and discuss community disaster recovery.

• Temporary flood measures – develop consensus
• Flood protection level: 100-year, 500-year, or 1000-year event
• Skagit River flood watch triggers for La Conner
• Coastal flood watch triggers for La Conner
• Heat Event Protocol and Cooling Rooms – Summer Heat Shelters

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 23 meeting. Members discussed flood modeling, temporary heat shelters, and disaster recovery communication, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 23 meeting minutes

Arts Commission

The Town of La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 8, 2023

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Transportation Element, and will receive an introduction to potential short-term rental regulations. The commission will also hear status reports on the 306 Center Street project and the Public Participation Program, and will consider approving the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of Transportation Element for Comprehensive Plan Update
• Introduction to Short Term Rental Regulations
• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Approve minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting

The Commission discussed potential short-term rental regulations and the impact of such rentals on community structure, but decided more discussion is needed before taking action. The body also approved the May 16, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Tabled action on short-term rental regulations pending further discussion

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially set conditions for temporary flood protections, including the level of flood event to design for (100, 500, or 1000-year) and specific flood heights and triggers for Skagit River and coastal flood watches. They will also discuss a heat event protocol and cooling rooms. The agenda includes introductions, approval of minutes, and an update on temporary flood measures.

• Update on temporary flood measures
• Discussion on conditions to implement temporary flood protections
• Decision on level of flood protection: 100-year (1%), 500-year (0.2%), or 1000-year event
• Flood height for Skagit River design
• Triggers for Skagit River Flood watch and Coastal Flood watch for La Conner

The Commission approved the April meeting minutes. Staff presented preliminary design heights for waterfront flood protection, noting that a proposed wall on the First Street ROW could potentially increase ponding and damages behind the barrier.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several projects. The most significant item is a public hearing on a moratorium regarding adult businesses. The council will also discuss the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, a tiny home development, and a fish slide.

• Public hearing on adult-business moratorium
• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Tiny home development by Ellis
• Fish slide discussion

The Town Council approved a recommendation to regulate adult businesses by limiting them to industrial zones. The Council also reached a consensus to remove the Fish Slide due to safety risks and costs, and referred a small homes project to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $235,920.46 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved Adult Business Regulations for State Review (5-0)
• Consensus to remove the Fish Slide at a cost of $1,600
• Referred Greg Ellis Small Homes Project to Planning Commission for review
• Set Council retreat for July 24, 2023

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on adult business regulations, discuss the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Element, and receive status reports on the 306 Center Street project and the Public Participation Program. The commission will also approve minutes from its May 2 meeting.

• Public hearing on adult business regulations
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element
• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve proposed adult business regulations. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended Town Council approve adult business regulations (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting in person to handle routine business. They will thank outgoing student member Rachel Haley and welcome new student member Hallie Walls. The commission will also discuss a new Art Walk card, receive an update on the 'Shimmering' salmon, and hear new information on sculpture restoration. Public comments will be taken.

• Thanks to student member Rachel Haley and welcome to Hallie Walls
• New Art Walk card discussion
• Update on the 'Shimmering' salmon
• New information on sculpture restoration
• Public comments

Parks Commission

The commission reviewed the status of several ongoing projects, including kiosk repairs and pavilion permitting. No formal votes or new policies were decided during the meeting.

• Kiosk repairs: Painted and signed, awaiting final assembly and installation by Public Works
• Pavilion Permit: Awaiting issuance of approved building permit from the county
• Fish Slide: Mike Bucy to contact a concrete specialist for a condition review
• Morris Street Trees: Public Works to provide arborist recommendations and costs for Council review
• Jordan Street Park: Discussed future development of a kayak access float with ADA approval
• Pioneer Park: Tree assessment by Urban Forestry Services to be presented to Town Council

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss temporary flood measures for the Swinomish Channel and the wastewater treatment plant, and to plan long-term flood protection. The commission will consider what flood height to design for on the Skagit River and for coastal flooding, and what triggers should prompt flood watches for La Conner. They will also discuss what level of flood protection to aim for, such as 100-year, 500-year, or 1000-year flood events.

• Temporary flood measures for Swinomish Channel
• Temporary flood measures for WWTP
• Discussion of Skagit River flood height for design
• Discussion of triggers for Skagit River flood watch
• Discussion of flood protection level: 100-year, 500-year, or 1000-year event

The Commission discussed temporary flood measures and long-term protection elevations. It was decided that further discussion is required before selecting a long-term protection elevation.

• Decided that long-term planning is substantially different from short-term temporary protections
• Decided more discussion is needed before choosing an elevation for long-term protection

Town Council

The Town Council approved the appointment of Hallie Walls to the Arts Commission and passed a consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll. The council also received reports on rising project costs and ADA parking issues at Maple Hall.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $124,574.96 in accounts payable and $68,201.86 in payroll (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Hallie Walls to the Arts Commission student position (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Carlson (4-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from the April 18th meeting and receive status reports on the 306 Center Street project and the Public Participation Program. They will discuss updates to the Development Code regarding adult businesses and the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. New business includes an introduction to a potential tiny home village on Washington Street. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting
• Status report: 306 Center Street
• Status report: Public Participation Program
• Development Code updates: adult businesses
• Introduction: potential tiny home village on Washington Street

The La Conner Planning Commission discussed adult business regulations and set a public hearing for May 16, 2023. They also heard updates on the Center Street project and a proposed tiny home village. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on adult business regulations for May 16, 2023
• Discussed proposed tiny home village and contract rezone, no action taken

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The board approved the minutes from December 6, 2022, and finance reports for the 4th quarter of 2022 and 1st quarter of 2023. Members discussed future growth projections and the need for a wastewater treatment plant capacity study.

• Approved December 6, 2022 minutes
• Approved 4th quarter 2022 Finance Report
• Approved 1st quarter 2023 Finance Report

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, receive reports, and discuss unfinished business including the Center Street project, the Jenson Property, a PSNR grant agreement for the wastewater treatment plant, and town parking. New business includes an ordinance for the 2023 budget amendment. The agenda is largely procedural with several discussion items and one ordinance action.

• Discussion: Center Street Project
• Discussion: Jenson Property
• Agreement: PSNR Grant - WWTP
• Discussion: Town Parking
• Ordinance: 2023 Budget Amendment

The Council approved a budget amendment for the Sewer Fund and authorized the Mayor to sign a PSNR grant for wastewater treatment plant engineering. Members also discussed parking congestion on First Street and potential crosswalk safety improvements on Maple Avenue.

• Approved Ordinance 1228 for the 2023 Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign the PSNR Grant for WWTP engineering and design study (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable of $135,890.42 and payroll of $33,172.20 (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Wohleb (4-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Town of La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to handle administrative tasks, including selecting a chair, setting meeting times and location, and receiving public meeting training. The commission will also discuss its role, function, and goals, and receive an introduction to a flood map.

• Chair selection
• Public Meeting Training (OPMA)
• Role and Function of the Emergency Management Commission
• Emergency Management Commission goals
• Flood map introduction

The Emergency Management Commission held its first meeting. The commission established a recurring meeting schedule and elected a Chair. Staff discussed the commission's role and members discussed flood preparations.

• Elected Commissioner Bill Stokes as Chair (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from the April 4th meeting, receive status reports on 306 Center Street and the Public Participation Program, and discuss updates to Development Code regarding adult businesses. Under new business, the commission will discuss the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Status report: 306 Center Street
• Status report: Public Participation Program
• Development Code updates: Adult Businesses
• Comprehensive Plan update: Discussion of Transportation Element

The Planning Commission approved the final text for door hangers related to the Public Participation Program. Staff presented proposed zoning regulations for adult businesses and updates to the Comprehensive Plan's transportation element. No action was taken on the 306 Center Street project.

• Approved April 4th, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved text of Public Participation Program door hangers (Unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting in person to take public comment, review a repair estimate for a fish-related item, consider a request for a speaker from a Leadership Class, and discuss the LCHS Spring Show production of The Odd Couple.

• Public comment period
• Fish repair estimate review
• Leadership Class speaker request
• Performing Arts in La Conner: LCHS Spring Show 'The Odd Couple'

Parks Commission

The commission discussed updates on kiosk repairs, the pavilion permit, and tree assessments. Members agreed to self-fund the purchase of 100 tulip bulbs for the 'Ethan Smiles' program to be planted in the town roundabout.

• Agreed to self-fund and plant 100 tulip bulbs in the town roundabout for 'Ethan Smiles'
• Added Jordan Street Park to the May agenda

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items, reports, and several discussion items. Key topics include the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and amendments to ordinances and resolutions regarding the Emergency Management Commission. The council will also consider an ordinance amending the hearing examiner chapter and the surplus of a fire boat.

• Center Street Project - discussion
• Jenson Property - discussion
• Ordinance amendment to Ordinance 1221 (Emergency Management Commission)
• Resolution amendment to Resolution 620 (Emergency Management Commissioners)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1.15 of the LMC (Hearing Examiner)

The Council approved a six-month moratorium on adult business development applications to allow time for the adoption of new regulations. They also updated the Emergency Management Commission and the municipal code regarding the Hearing Examiner.

• Approved Ordinance 1227 imposing a six-month moratorium on adult businesses (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1225 to include a sixth alternate member for the Emergency Management Commission (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 621 appointing Jamie Joy Throgmorton as the sixth alternate member to the Emergency Management Commission (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1226 amending Chapter 1.15 of the Municipal Code on Hearing Examiner (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $145,927.19 in accounts payable and $73,688.47 in payroll (4-0)
• Tabled Fire Boat Surplus to a future meeting

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to review old business, including status reports on 306 Center Street and the Public Participation Program, and to discuss new business on development code updates for adult businesses. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment and minutes approval.

• Status report: 306 Center Street
• Status report: Public Participation Program
• Development code updates: Adult Businesses
• Approve minutes from March 21, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on the 306 Center Street project and the Public Participation Program, and introduced a report on adult business regulations.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (3-0)

Town Council

The Council approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll. Council reached a consensus to surplus the WWTP Screener at a minimum bid of $24,000 and to table amendments regarding the Emergency Management Commission.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $119,776.23 in accounts payable and $32,749.05 in payroll (5-0)
• Consensus to surplus WWTP Screener at a minimum bid of $24,000
• Tabled ordinance and resolution to change the sixth Emergency Management Commission member to an alternate

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, receive status reports on 306 Center Street and the Public Participation Program, and hear staff reports on a Historic Design Review application for the Limedock Building and on sea level rise impacts. The meeting is in-person only due to technical difficulties.

• Historic Design Review application for the Limedock Building
• Sea Level Rise and Impact on La Conner staff report
• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Approve minutes from February 21, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a community outreach plan. The commission also voted to extend the review of a conditional use permit for the Limedock building apartment development by 30 days to address parking and fire safety concerns.

• Approved community outreach plan (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Extended review of Limedock building apartment development application for 30 days (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, a presentation on the 2023 Tulip Festival, and a consent agenda. Under unfinished business, the council will discuss the Center Street Project and the Jenson Property, and consider a resolution naming Emergency Management Commissioners. New business includes agreements for landscape maintenance, arborist consulting, and a PSNR grant.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Resolution naming Emergency Management Commissioners
• Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services
• Agreement for Arborist Consulting Services

The Town Council appointed five members to the Emergency Management Commission and approved two service agreements for landscaping and forestry. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved Resolution 620 appointing James White, Bill Stokes, Doug Asbe, Duane Carpenter and Gerald George to the Emergency Management Commission (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Simply Yards Landscape and Design for four months of landscaping at $15,400 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Urban Forestry Services, Bartlett Consulting for a Pioneer Park assessment (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable of $137,442.40 and payroll of $67,868.19 (5-0)
• Tabled PSNR Grant Agreement

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to take public comment and discuss two agenda items: repairs to a fish-related art piece and a review of its arts advocacy efforts. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion items.

• Public comment period
• Discussion of fish repairs
• Review of Advocacy for the Arts

Parks Commission

The Commission decided to move forward with tree planting at existing sites on Morris Street. Members Martin Howard and Mike Bucy will present locations, species, watering plans, and costs at the next meeting. The Commission declined to comment on DNR leases on North 1st Street at this time.

• Assigned Morris Street tree project to Martin Howard and Mike Bucy
• Declined to weigh in on DNR leases on North 1st Street
• Scheduled kiosk refurbishment and repainting for early March

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several items. They will consider a resolution identifying potential shelter sites, discuss the Center Street project and the Jenson property, and consider a cabaret license for Ravens Cup Coffee & Art Gallery. The agenda also includes a joint discussion with the Planning Commission.

• Resolution identifying potential shelter sites
• Cabaret license for Ravens Cup Coffee & Art Gallery
• Center Street project discussion
• Jenson property discussion
• Joint council and planning commission discussion

The Town Council approved Resolution 619 to identify government facilities and buildings as shelter sites to increase eligibility for future solar grants. The Council also approved a cabaret license for a local business and processed routine financial payments.

• Approved Resolution 619 identifying potential shelter sites (3-0)
• Approved cabaret license for Ravens Cup Coffee & Art Gallery (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $210,002.87 in accounts payable and $32,957.00 in payroll (3-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive status updates on the 306 Center Street project and impact fee changes, and hear staff reports on a Historic Design Review application from the Skagit County Historical Society and the February 8th Community Round Table. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes for topics not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from January 17 and February 7, 2023 meetings
• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Impact fee updates
• Staff report on Historic Design Review application for Skagit County Historical Society
• Staff report on February 8th Community Round Table

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a carport application for the Skagit County Historical Society. The commission also reviewed the Hearing Examiner's decision regarding 306 Center Street and discussed Community Round Table survey results.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 Community Round Table minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Skagit County Historical Society carport application (4-0)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will vote to adopt a new Parks and Fire Impact Fee Program and the associated fee resolution. The meeting also includes discussions on the Center Street Project and the Jenson Property, as well as the approval of a CLS Contracting agreement. Additionally, the council will consider a DE Agreement for Snapdragon Flats Infrastructure Improvement and the sale of surplus vehicles.

• Adoption of Ordinance for Parks and Fire Impact Fee Program
• Adoption of Resolution for Parks and Fire Impact Fees
• Approval of CLS Contracting Agreement
• DE Agreement for Snapdragon Flats Infrastructure Improvement
• Sale of surplus 1994 Chev 2500 Truck and 1988 John Deere 310L Backhoe

The Town Council adopted new fire and park impact fees and approved a development agreement for infrastructure improvements at Snap Dragon Flats. The council also authorized a contract for Fire Hall sleeper rooms and agreed to surplus two pieces of old equipment.

• Approved Consent Agenda and January 24, 2023 Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1224 adopting Fire and Park Impact fees in Unified Development Code (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 618 setting Fire and Park Impact Fees (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CLS Contracting for Fire Hall sleeper rooms, not to exceed $2,660.57 (5-0)
• Approved Infrastructure Improvement DE Agreement with Snap Dragon Flats (5-0)
• Reached consensus to surplus 1994 Chevy Truck and 1988 Backhoe

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will discuss five items under Old Business, including a Rotary Grant Request, a Pavilion Permit Update, and a Fish Slide Update. The agenda also covers the Park and Port Fund and trees on North First and Morris Streets. No New Business items are listed on the agenda.

• Rotary Grant Request
• Pavilion Permit Update
• Fish Slide Update
• Park and Port Fund
• Trees on North First and Morris Streets

The Commission determined that the removal and replacement of trees on North First and Morris Streets is a Town Council issue. Members also discussed updates regarding a pavilion permit and a grant request from the La Conner Rotary.

• Decided street tree replacement on North First and Morris Streets is a Town Council issue
• Supported proposal to coordinate with La Conner Chamber for a race viewing area in a town park
• Requested commission members bring ideas next month for increasing use of the Pioneer Parks music pavilion

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, featuring presentations on Solarize Skagit and a Fire Boat update. The council will discuss unfinished business including the Center Street Project, Jenson Property, 2023 Tribal Sewer Rates, and several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting impact fees. New business includes a scrivener error correction to the utility rate ordinance, a Maple Hall policy extension for the Fireman's Ball, and a Waterfront Survey Agreement with David Evans & Associates.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Ordinance to establish Flood Commission
• Resolution to adopt Impact Fees
• Waterfront Survey Agreement with David Evans & Associates

The Council established an Emergency Management Commission and approved a $20,500 agreement for a waterfront survey to identify flood control measures. Other actions included updating utility and tribal rates and amending the Uniform Development Code.

• Approved Ordinance 1221 establishing the Emergency Management Commission (4-0)
• Approved $20,500 agreement with David Evans & Associates for waterfront survey (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Tribal Rate of 0.4706 per 100 gallons of wastewater (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1222 amending the Uniform Development Code (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1223 correcting 2023 Utility Rates (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 617 extending Maple Hall Policy use for Fireman’s Ball (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $143,668.81 in accounts payable (3-0)
• Tabled Ordinance for Capital Improvement Plan and Resolution for Fire and Park Impact Fees (4-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, receive status reports on 306 Center Street and impact fees, and consider a UDC amendment. New business includes a staff presentation on the 2023-2025 Comprehensive Plan update, which is the main substantive item for discussion.

• Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting
• Status report on 306 Center Street
• Impact fee updates
• UDC amendment approval
• Staff presentation on 2023-2025 Comprehensive Plan update

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022, meeting. Staff presented the 2023-2025 Comprehensive Plan Update schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 18, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss old business items including a Rotary grant request, a pavilion permit update, and a fish slide update. No new business items are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and meeting logistics.

• Rotary Grant Request
• Pavilion Permit Update
• Fish Slide Update

The Commission discussed the status of a $5,000 grant request for a pavilion pad and the validity of a 2015 Shoreline Permit for the Conner Waterfront Park pavilion. No formal votes on projects were taken during the meeting.

• Reported $5,000 grant request submitted to La Conner Rotary for pavilion pad
• Confirmed 2015 Shoreline Permit for Conner Waterfront Park pavilion remains current
• Discussed pending county building permit expected by end of January
• Reported ongoing discussions with Public Works regarding the Fish Slide

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several ongoing items, including the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, a water system plan update, and the purchase of a Public Works truck. The council will also consider new agreements for restroom cleaning, Cintas services, and EDSC 2023, plus set 2023 sewer tribal rates. A presentation from the school superintendent on the Reader Board and financials is scheduled.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Resolution on Personal Policy Updates (Sick Leave)
• Purchase of Public Works Truck from Blade Chevrolet
• Agreement for Public Restroom Cleaning (Frontline)

The Council approved several emergency and operational expenditures following recent flooding, including a new Public Works truck and flood-related supplies. The body also updated its sick leave policy and authorized agreements for water system planning and restroom cleaning.

• Approved $5,500 for flood-related items including poly sandbags and pallets (5-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Public Works truck from Blade Chevrolet (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 615 updating Sick Leave Policy retroactive to Dec 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with David Evans and Associates for Water System Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Frontline Cleaning for public restroom cleaning (5-0)
• Approved agreement with EDASC for annual County partnership (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 617 recognizing Hunter Tautvydas (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Dec 2022 and Jan 10, 2023 accounts payable (5-0)