La Conner public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a Fireboat Agreement with Full-Time Custom Fabrication and Machine Shop. This is the sole agenda item for the 30-minute session.

• Approval of Fireboat Agreement with Full-Time Custom Fabrication and Machine Shop

The Town Council unanimously approved a $366,923 agreement with Full-Time Custom Fabrication and Machine Shop to build a fireboat, funded by the Fire Reserve, Port contributions, and other sources. The contract must be signed and returned before year-end.

• Approved fireboat construction agreement with Full-Time Custom Fabrication and Machine Shop (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive status reports on Talmon Development and the Public Participation Program, including a report from the December 11th workshop. The body will also discuss background check paperwork for a Youth Planning Advisor.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Report on December 11th Public Workshop
• Discussion on Youth Planning Advisor background check paperwork
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The La Conner Planning Commission met on December 17, 2024, and approved the minutes from the December 3 meeting with corrections. No new business was discussed, but staff provided updates on the 306 Center Street project, the Moore-Clark sub-area plan workshop, and an upcoming ADA Transition Plan with Western Washington University interns. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 p.m. (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will meet to discuss a mayoral commemoration, potential new commissioners, results from the Art's Alive event, and a question regarding a sculpture dedicated to Kristen Bjerregaard. The agenda items are largely updates and discussion items with no concrete decisions or financial figures listed.

• Mayoral commemoration
• Potential appointment of new commissioners
• Review of Art's Alive event results
• Discussion of Kristen Bjerregaard-dedicated sculpture

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 final budget and consider an ordinance to adopt it. The council will also discuss the Center Street Project, review a TIB grant agreement for pedestrian improvements on Washington and Road Streets, and consider a contract for public restroom cleaning. Other items include a fire boat agreement and an emergency management plan resolution.

• Public hearing – 2025 Final Budget
• Ordinance – 2025 Budget
• Center Street Project - Discussion
• Agreement – 2025 TIB Grant - Washington & Road Streets Pedestrian Improvements
• Agreement – 2025 Public Restroom Cleaning (Frontline)

The La Conner Town Council approved the 2025 final budget (Ordinance 1253) and the 2024 budget amendment (Ordinance 1252), both unanimously. The council also adopted the Emergency Management Plan (Resolution 650) and approved several agreements, including a $290,000 TIB pedestrian improvement grant and a public restroom cleaning contract. A fire boat agreement was deferred to a special meeting for further review.

• Approved 2025 final budget (Ordinance 1253) 5-0
• Approved 2024 budget amendment (Ordinance 1252) 5-0
• Adopted Emergency Management Plan (Resolution 650) 5-0
• Approved mayor to sign $290,000 TIB pedestrian improvement grant 5-0
• Approved agreement with Frontline Cleaning for public restroom cleaning 5-0
• Appointed Councilmember Chamberlain as Mayor Pro Tem for Jan-Jun 2025 5-0
• Approved canceling Nov 24, 2024 meeting and allowing three councilmembers to sign claims/payroll 5-0
• Deferred fire boat agreement to special meeting for further review

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss ongoing operations and new developments. Items include communications updates, public preparedness efforts, the status of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and new federal flood risk management standards. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Review of communications and public preparedness
• Status update on Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Discussion of new Federal Flood Risk Management Standards

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Land Use and Housing Element from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and consider a Youth Planning Advisor application. Other items include status reports on the Talmon Development and Public Participation Program, plus an update to the Parks and Recreational Element. A public workshop on the participation program is scheduled for December 11.

• Status report – Talmon Development
• Status report – Public Participation Program with December 11 workshop
• Discussion and application review for Youth Planning Advisor with Principal Tripp
• Update to Parks and Recreational Element
• Updates to Land Use and Housing Element from Department of Fish and Wildlife

Town Council

The Town Council will review the 2025 budget and the Uniform Development Code update. The body is also considering agreements for policing, wastewater services, and senior center funding.

• Preliminary approval of Uniform Development Code Update
• 2025 Budget discussions
• Agreement for Skagit County Sheriff policing
• Agreement for Water Wastewater Services - WWTP
• Agreement for Western Fireworks 4th of July Show

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission will consider approving the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), introduce a new commissioner, and hear public comment. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Introduction of new commissioner
• Public comment period
• Approval of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear status reports, and discuss several planning items. Key discussions include a Youth Planning Advisor application review with Principal Tripp, a memorandum on the Transportation Element's 6-year TIP, and a review of draft changes to the Land Use Element, including a memo on the Jenson property addition. The commission will also receive updates on UDC and Parks and Recreational Element revisions.

• Approve minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Discussion of Youth Planning Advisor application with Principal Tripp
• Review of Land Use Element draft changes including Jenson property addition memo
• Transportation Element memo on 6-year TIP

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review old business regarding park installations and maintenance. The body will discuss peace poles, tree planting on Morris Street, and reports on park donations and ivy removal.

• Peace Poles in Parks
• Morris Street Tree Planting
• Ivy Pulling at Pioneer Park
• Jordan Street Park Donation

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold two public hearings: one on the 2025 preliminary budget and another on the 2025 property tax revenue source. The council will also discuss the Center Street Project, consider an ordinance to amend the 2024 budget, and review agreements for Fourth of July fireworks. Other business includes appointments to the Emergency Management Commission and updates to transportation and county-wide planning policies.

• Public Hearing – 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Public Hearing – 2025 Property Tax Revenue Source
• Center Street Project – Discussion
• Ordinance – 2024 Budget Amendment
• Agreement – Western Fireworks – 4th of July

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission is meeting to introduce a new chair and review current progress on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). The body will also discuss communications, public preparedness, and new federal flood risk management standards.

• Introduction of new Chair
• Review of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) work to date
• Discussion of new Federal Flood Risk Management Standards
• Review of communications and public preparedness

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Land Use Element, including view corridors and solar panel inventory. The body will also review the Parks and Recreation Element and UDC updates. Other items include status reports on Talmon Development and the Transportation Element.

• Land Use Element review of draft changes and view corridors
• Parks and Recreation Element review
• UDC updates
• Transportation Element draft text and EV charger inventory
• Review of Youth Planning Advisor applications

Town Council

The council will discuss the Center Street Project and Jensen Property, consider accepting completed infrastructure projects (Fire Hall Roof, Maple Hall/Center HVAC, Snapdragon Flats, Pedestrian Improvements), and vote on a resolution for County Wide Planning Policy Updates. New business includes agreements for the 4th of July fireworks show, FCS Commercial/Tribal Rates, and Trico Tribal Meter Installation. The mayor's roundtable will cover the 2025 budget. The consent agenda, including approval of October 8 minutes, accounts payable, and payroll, is listed as approved without objection 5/0.

• Center Street Project discussion
• 2025 Budget discussions
• Recommendation for Acceptance — Fire Hall Roof
• Agreement — Western Fireworks — 4th of July Show
• Resolution — County Wide Planning Policy Updates

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission will meet to review progress on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and discuss communications and public preparedness. The agenda is largely procedural, including introduction of a new chair, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Review of CEMP (Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan) work to date
• Discussion of communications and public preparedness

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from October 1, 2024, and receive status reports on the Talmon Development, Public Participation Program, and Transportation Element. The main discussion items include reviewing draft changes to the Land Use Element, discussing a Youth Planning Advisor application, and updates to the Unified Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

• Status report on Talmon Development project
• Discussion and application review for a Youth Planning Advisor
• Review of draft changes to the Land Use Element
• Updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Comprehensive Plan status report

Arts Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to address old business and review a specific section of the city's planning documents. The body is seeking approval for Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion and approval of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11
• Peace Poles in Parks
• Morris Street Tree Planting

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2024, primarily to discuss and potentially approve Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes updates on Peace Poles in parks and a tree planting project on Morris Street. Public comments will be taken at the start.

• Discussion and approval of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11
• Update on Peace Poles in Parks
• Morris Street Tree Planting project

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of consent agenda items (minutes and finances), and reports from departments. Unfinished business includes discussions on the Center Street Project, Jenson Property, a 2025 Fire Department & Code Enforcement presentation, and the 2025 General Fund budget. New business involves an agreement addendum for GPS integration into the Asset Management Program. An executive session may occur as allowed by state law.

• Center Street Project - Discussion
• Jenson Property - Discussion
• 2025 Fire Department & Code Enforcement Presentation
• 2025 Budget – General Fund Discussions
• Agreement – Aktivov Addendum 1 (GPS addition to Asset Management Program)

Emergency Management Commission

The commission is meeting to introduce a new chair and review work completed on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). Discussions will focus on continuity of government and communications.

• Introduction of new Chair
• Review of CEMP continuity of government work
• Review of CEMP communications work

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will review draft changes to the Land Use Element as new business. Old business includes status reports on the Talmon Development, the Public Participation Program (with initial feedback from a September 30 workshop), and the Transportation Element (with October 9 implementation date for One-Way First Street). The commission will also discuss appointing a Youth Planning Advisor.

• Review of Land Use Element draft changes
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Implementation of One-Way First Street on October 9
• Discussion on Youth Planning Advisor position
• Approval of September 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Moore Clark Subarea Plan. The workshop includes presentations on structural, utilities, habitat, traffic, and other assessments. Breakout sessions will gather input on indoor/outdoor activities, access improvements, infrastructure, design concepts, and implementation. Attendees can also complete an online survey.

• Structural assessment of Moore Clark area
• Habitat and stormwater assessment
• Traffic and parking assessment
• Design concepts for Albers Warehouse, Freezer Building, building heights, housing density, and green development
• Online survey for community input

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will consider unfinished business including the Center Street Project, Jensen Property, and Moore Clark Sub-Area Survey, as well as 2025 distributions of hotel-motel tax. New business includes discussions of the Public Works and WWTP 2025 budgets and a resolution on an engagement compensation policy. The meeting may include an executive session as allowed by state law.

• Center Street Project – discussion
• Jensen Property – discussion
• Moore Clark Sub-Area Survey – discussion
• Public Works 2025 Budget discussions
• WWTP 2025 Budget discussions

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to listen to presentations from Hotel Motel applicants. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Hotel Motel applicant presentations

At a special meeting, the La Conner Town Council heard presentations from hotel-motel tax fund applicants and made allocation recommendations totaling $212,180. The recommendations include funding for the Chamber of Commerce, public restrooms, and Maple Hall tables and chairs. These allocations are not final and will be presented for approval at the September 24, 2024 Council meeting.

• Recommended $95,000 for La Conner Chamber of Commerce
• Recommended $55,740 for Public Restrooms
• Recommended $16,000 for Maple Hall tables and chairs
• Recommended $10,500 for La Conner Thrives Association
• Recommended $9,000 for Museum of NW Art
• Recommended $7,500 for La Conner Arts Foundation (Art's Alive)
• Recommended $6,000 for La Conner Live Concerts
• Recommended $5,000 for Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from the September 3 meeting, receive status reports on Talmon Development and the Public Participation Program (including an update on consultant efforts), and discuss the Transportation Element, including the October 9 implementation date for one-way First Street. A discussion on a Youth Planning Advisor is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Update on consultant efforts for Public Participation Program
• Transportation Element: Implementation date October 9 for one-way First Street
• Discussion on Youth Planning Advisor

The La Conner Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the meeting minutes unanimously and discussed a potential youth advisor position, directing staff to develop a sample referral form. No formal actions were taken on other items.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop sample youth advisor referral form
• Commissioner Holt to follow up with school principal on youth advisor program

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will hear public comment, discuss old business including a recognition for Hayes and an update on the Arts Alive event, and introduce new member Marna Hanneman. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items.

• Public comment period
• Hayes Recognition (old business)
• Arts Alive Update (old business)
• Update on Student Member (old business)
• Introducing Marna Hanneman (new business)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 regarding Jordan and Maple Parks. The body will also review updates to Fish Slide and tree planting on Morris Street.

• Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 featuring Jordan and Maple Parks
• Fish Slide updates
• Morris Street tree planting
• Museum signage for town maps on Morris and 1st South

The La Conner Parks Commission met on September 11, 2024, and discussed several ongoing and new items. No formal votes were taken. The fish slide repairs are progressing with cracks filled and sealed, and work will resume in spring. The Morris Street tree planting project awaits the commissioner's 501(c)(3) status. New proposals include a butterfly garden fence installation (cost covered by donor), a peace pole with Rotary, and a commitment to bee- and bird-friendly planting. The commission will review the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 at next month's meeting.

• Discussed fish slide repair progress; no formal action
• Discussed Morris Street tree planting; awaiting 501(c)(3) status
• Agreed to review Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 at next meeting
• Discussed adding museum signage to town maps; unresolved
• Discussed butterfly garden fence installation (donor-funded, ~$15,000)
• Agreed to be bee- and bird-sensitive in planting and maintenance
• Discussed peace pole proposal with Rotary; more info needed

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2024. Key discussion items include the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and a bid award/agreement for Tribal Meter Install. A resolution to appoint Josie Adams to the Arts Commission student position is also on the agenda. The meeting includes public comments, consent agenda approval, and various reports.

• Discussion on Center Street Project
• Discussion on Jenson Property
• Bid Award/Agreement — Tribal Meter Install
• Resolution — Appointment to the Arts Commission Student Position - Josie Adams
• Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes, Accounts Payable, Payroll

The La Conner Town Council approved a $2,860 professional services agreement with Vision Municipal Solutions for utility billing training, and appointed Josie Adams to the Arts Commission student position. The consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (5-0)
• Approved $2,860 Vision Municipal Solutions training agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 645 appointing Josie Adams to Arts Commission student position (5-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission is meeting to review work completed on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). Discussions will focus on communications and continuity of government.

• Review of CEMP continuity of government
• Review of CEMP communications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review status reports on Talmon Development and the Public Participation Program. Members will discuss the implementation of one-way traffic on First Street and a potential Youth Planning Advisor position.

• Implementation date for One-Way First Street: October 9th
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Staff memo regarding County wide Planning Policies
• Discussion on Youth Planning Advisor position

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Center Street Project and the Jensen Property. The body is considering an ordinance to amend Title 5 of the La Conner Municipal Code regarding adult businesses. The meeting also includes a presentation on Swinomish History.

• Ordinance amending Title 5 of the Municipal Code regarding adult businesses
• Agreement for Aktivov Software Lease (Asset Management)
• Agreement for Aktivov Professional Svc. (Asset Management)
• Bid rejection for Fire Boat
• Discussion on Center Street Project and Jensen Property

The La Conner Town Council approved Ordinance 1250 amending Title 5 of the Uniform Development Code to regulate how adult businesses operate, and rejected the Munson fire boat bid to revise specifications and rebid. The council also approved the consent agenda, software agreements, and a banner request, and reached consensus on additional hotel-motel funding for the Tulip Festival.

• Approved banner for NW Agriculture Business Center event (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (5-0)
• Approved Aktivoy Software Lease and Professional Services Agreements (5-0)
• Approved Munson Fire Boat Bid Rejection (4-0, Carlson nay)
• Approved Ordinance 1250 Amending Title 5 of Uniform Development Code (5-0)
• Consensus to approve $2,000 additional Hotel Motel funds to Tulip Festival

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public comments, then consider consent agenda items (minutes and finance approvals) and reports. Unfinished business includes discussions on the Center Street Project and the Jenson Property. New business includes an Asset Management Program and Hotel Motel Funding, followed by a mayor roundtable on noise control. An executive session may occur as allowed by state law.

• Discussion on Center Street Project
• Discussion on Jenson Property
• Hotel Motel Funding discussion
• Asset Management Program discussion
• Noise Control roundtable discussion

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and review ongoing work on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), including continuity of government and communications. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of CEMP work to date
• Continuity of government review
• Communications review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a staff report on permit LU24-32HDR for repairs and repainting at 505 S. 1st Street. They will also receive status updates on the Talmon Development project, the Public Participation Program (including closure of community comments for the Housing Element), and the Transportation Element (including a traffic counter update). The meeting includes public comments and approval of July 16, 2024 minutes.

• Staff report on LU24-32HDR for repair and repaint at 505 S. 1st Street
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Close of community comments for Housing Element under Public Participation Program
• Traffic counter update for Transportation Element

The La Conner Planning Commission approved a repaint and repair application for a house in the Historic Preservation District, as staff recommended. The commission also approved the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved LU24-32HDR repaint and repair application (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports, and several discussion items. Unfinished business includes the Center Street Project, the Jensen Property, rejection of a bid for the Pedestrian Improvement Project from SRV Construction, and Fire Boat Funding. New business includes an ordinance amending the municipal code concerning the Garden Club and a resolution adding bereavement time for the death of a dog or cat to personnel Policy 414.

• Center Street Project — Discussion
• Jensen Property — Discussion
• Bid Rejection — Pedestrian Improvement Project/SRV Construction
• Ordinance amending Section 3.60.100 of the La Conner Municipal Code (Garden Club)
• Resolution amending Policy 414 (to include bereavement time off for death of dog or cat)

The La Conner Town Council rejected the sole bid for the Pedestrian Improvement Project because it far exceeded the estimated cost, and approved a plan to use $150,000 from the Fire Tax Reserve for the fire boat hull and trailer, contingent on written confirmation of funding for outfitting. The council also approved Ordinance 1248 granting the mayor authority to waive rental fees, added a bereavement day for loss of a pet, and approved the consent agenda and an $80 refund for yard waste cards.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable of $152,748.16 and payroll of $37,993.85 (5-0)
• Approved rejection of Pedestrian Improvement Project bid (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 from Fire Tax Reserve for fire boat hull and trailer, contingent on written funding confirmation
• Approved Ordinance 1248 amending Municipal Code 3.60.100 for fee waivers (5-0)
• Approved adding one bereavement day for loss of dog or cat to Policy 414 (5-0)
• Approved $80 refund for yard waste cards 2024-351 and 352

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will discuss the Growth Management Act and what requires the town to plan. They will also receive status reports on the Talmon Development project, the Public Participation Program including website changes, and the Transportation Element. The meeting includes approving minutes from July 2 and public comments.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program and website changes
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Discussion: Growth Management Act planning requirements

Parks Commission

The La Conner Park Commission will meet to review old business items. Discussions include the Fish Slide, Morris Street tree planting, and park signs with QR codes. No new business is listed on this agenda.

• Fish Slide
• Morris Street Tree Planting update
• Parks Signs with QR Codes

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Center Street Project and Jenson Property. The agenda also features an agreement for La Conner Library Program Funding.

• Discussion: Center Street Project
• Discussion: Jenson Property
• La Conner Library Program Funding Agreement
• DE Agreement — Maritime Service/Port of Skagit
• Ordinance 1248 and Resolution 645

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission will review progress on CEMP work to date. The agenda also includes a continuity of government review.

• Review of CEMP work to date
• Continuity of government review

Planning Commission

The commission will review status reports regarding Talmon Development and the Transportation Element's traffic counters. Discussion will also cover the Public Participation Program, including community tours and future community mingles. No new business is listed for this meeting.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Update on traffic counters for the Transportation Element
• Public Participation Program status (Community Development Tour and Community Mingles)
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Council

The June 25, 2024, La Conner Town Council meeting has been canceled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this time.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a special meeting for discussions regarding the 2024 Council Retreat. The council will also consider approving payroll from June 20, 2024, and claims from June 25, 2024.

• Discussions regarding the 2024 Council Retreat
• Approval of June 20, 2024 payroll
• Approval of June 25, 2024 claims

Planning Commission

The commission will receive status reports regarding Talmon Development, the Public Participation Program, and the Transportation Element. The meeting also includes a text review of the Housing Element.

• Talmon Development status report
• Public Participation Program status report
• Transportation Element status report
• Housing Element text review
• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will discuss several ongoing projects and new business. Topics include updates on Morris Street tree planting and the installation of QR code signs in parks.

• Pavilion Dedication scheduled for June 14th
• Update on Morris Street Tree Planting
• Parks Signs with QR Codes
• Pioneer Park Cookstove
• Request for swings at Conner Waterfront Park

Town Council

The Town Council will hold discussions regarding the Center Street Project and Jenson Property. The agenda also includes an agreement for La Conner Braves funding and a resolution acknowledging the completion of the Waterfront Gazebo.

• Center Street Project discussion
• Jenson Property discussion
• Final UDC Updates ordinance
• La Conner Braves funding agreement
• Waterfront Gazebo completion resolution

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will review the Housing Element text and receive updates on several ongoing items. This includes status reports regarding the Talmon Development, the Transportation Element, and the Commercial Transition sub-area process.

• Housing Element Text Review
• Talmon Development status report
• Public participation Program status report
• Transportation Element status report
• Commercial Transition sub-area process update

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss several items, including the Center Street project, the Jensen property, and a data-sharing agreement with the WA State Auditor. They will also consider a resolution on grant policy and discuss a solar grant for the Fire Hall. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes and financial approvals.

• Center Street Project – Discussion
• Jensen Property – Discussion
• Agreement – WA State Auditor Interagency Data Sharing
• Resolution – Grant Policy & Procedures
• Solar Grant – Fire Hall - Discussion

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to receive status reports on the Talmon Development, the public participation program, and the Transportation Element, and to review a Town Council vote summary on South First Street. New business includes a hearing on gazebo placement (LU24-19HDR) and an upcoming Hearing Examiner's hearing on June 4th. The agenda is largely procedural, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Transportation Element
• South First Street Town Council vote summary
• LU24-19HDR gazebo placement
• Upcoming Hearing Examiner's hearing on June 4th

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing projects. The main items are discussions on the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and South First Street, plus a possible agreement with Sedro Woolley for yard waste. The council will also consider a resolution appointing Jonah Keith to the Emergency Management Commission.

• Discussion: Center Street Project
• Discussion: Jenson Property
• Discussion: South First Street
• Agreement: Sedro Woolley Yard Waste
• Resolution: Appointing Jonah Keith to Emergency Management Commission

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting in person to discuss old and new business. They will review the status of a sculpture honoring service to the town, a high school representative, and completed spring cleaning. New items include coordinating QR code signage with the Parks Commission, updating the Art Walk card, and the Chamber's search for grant money for street banners. A photo for the town website is also on the agenda.

• Status of sculpture acknowledging service to town
• QR code signs in parks with Parks Commission
• Art Walk card update
• Chamber seeking grant money for street banners
• Photo for Town of La Conner website

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting in person to discuss old business items including the pavilion, fish slide, Morris Street tree planting update, park signs with QR codes, and the Pioneer Park cookstove. No new business items are listed. The agenda is mostly procedural updates with no specific decisions or dollar amounts detailed.

• Pavilion update
• Fish Slide update
• Morris Street Tree Planting update
• Parks Signs with QR Codes
• Pioneer Park Cookstove

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving status reports on ongoing projects. They will also discuss new items related to multi-household density and the Jenson Property, along with updates on the Land Use Capacity Analysis and South First Street.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Discussion of multi-household density
• Discussion of Jenson Property

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission is meeting to review commissioner edits to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). The body will also discuss the next steps for the CEMP.

• Discussion of commissioner edits to the CEMP
• CEMP next steps

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several ongoing items. The main business includes discussion of the Center Street Project and Jensen Property, plus agreements for engineering and masonry work. The council will also consider a budget amendment and two policy resolutions.

• Discussion: Center Street Project
• Discussion: Jensen Property
• Agreement: Wilson Engineering (WWTP Facility Plan)
• Ordinance: 2024 Budget Amendment
• Agreement: Cascade Chimney & Masonry (Repair Pioneer Park Stone Stove)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the April 2 meeting and receive status reports on several ongoing projects, including the Talmon Development, the public participation program, the transportation element, a land use capacity analysis, and South First Street. No new business is listed. The meeting is open to public comments on topics not on the agenda.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Land Use Capacity Analysis
• South First Street status

Arts Commission

The Town of La Conner Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing park projects, including finishing the pavilion, the fish slide, final planning for the Morris Street tree planting, park signs with QR codes, and the Pioneer Park cookstove. The agenda is primarily a working session with public comments and old business items.

• Pavilion finishing
• Fish slide
• Morris Street tree planting
• Parks signs with QR codes
• Pioneer Park cookstove

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss the Center Street Project and Jenson Property, hold a public hearing on Transportation Benefit District funding, and consider agreements for the wastewater treatment plant and pedestrian improvements. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, accounts payable, and payroll.

• Public hearing on Transportation Benefit District funding
• Ordinance regarding Transportation Benefit District funding
• Agreement with Granich Engineered Products for WWTP
• Agreement with David Evans & Assoc. for engineering services on WA & Road Streets pedestrian improvements
• Discussion of Center Street Project and Jenson Property

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the March 19 meeting and receive status reports on the Talmon Development, the public participation program, and the Transportation Element. They will also discuss the Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 5 and provide directional feedback on South First Street. No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 5 discussion

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is meeting to review the first four sections of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), as presented by Administrator Thomas. The agenda also includes public comment and old business, but minutes from the March 5th meeting are unavailable due to an equipment malfunction.

• Review of first four CEMP sections by Administrator Thomas
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Minutes from March 5th meeting unavailable due to equipment malfunction

Wastewater Advisory Board (WAB)

The La Conner Wastewater Advisory Board is meeting for its 4th Quarter 2023 session. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial report, and operator's report, plus continued discussion on 2024 tribal flow/rate and a tribal meter failure.

• 2024 Tribal Flow/Rate Further Discussion
• Tribal Meter Failure
• Financial Report
• Operator's Report

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will discuss the Center Street project and Jensen Property, and consider several agreements including an amendment to the Skagit County Sheriff policing contract. They will also review grants for climate planning and pedestrian improvements, and approve routine consent items like minutes and payments.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Agreement – Skagit County Sheriff Policing (Amendment)
• Agreement – WA State Dept. of Commerce Climate Planning Grant
• Agreement – TIB Washington, Road & Maple Pedestrian Improvements Grant
• Agreement – Civic Plus – Audio (ADA) Upgrades

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and receive status reports on several ongoing projects, including the Talmon Development, public participation program, transportation element, and land use capacity analysis. They will also continue discussions on South First Street. No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from March 5, 2024 meeting
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Continuing discussion of South First Street

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission is meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). No minutes were available from the March 5 meeting due to equipment malfunction.

• Discussion of CEMP

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024, has been cancelled.

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the pavilion finishing and fish slide, review the final draft for Morris Street tree planting, and consider new park signs with QR codes. Public comments will be taken. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Pavilion finishing update
• Fish slide update
• Final draft for Morris Street tree planting
• Parks signs with QR codes

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), the Town Hall hours of operation, and a seasonal public works hire. They will also discuss the Center Street Project, the Jenson Property, and a Transportation Benefit District, and consider agreements for yard waste, landscape maintenance, and an internet upgrade.

• UDC Amendments — Council Action
• Ordinance — Town Hall Hours of Operation
• Agreement — City of Sedro Woolley Yard Waste
• Agreement — Landscape Maintenance (Simply Yards)
• Public Works Seasonal Hire Position — Council Action

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from previous meetings. They will receive status reports on the Talmon Development, the public participation program, the transportation element, and the Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 3. The commission will also review the Community Mingle program.

• Approve minutes from February 6 and February 20, 2024 meetings
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 3

Emergency Management Commission

The commission will discuss the status of the new tide station and a retirement center presentation. Members will also assign groups to review the remaining sections of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).

• New Tide Station status update
• Retirement Center presentation and discussion
• Review of CEMP 'Introduction' and 'Concept of Operations' sections
• Assignment of Commissioner groups for remaining CEMP sections
• EOC Windstorm Exercise announcement

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is meeting to handle routine consent items and then discuss several unfinished business topics, including the Center Street project, the Jensen property, a proposed ethics and code of conduct resolution, UDC updates for Maple Ave., and a summary of the Community Mingle. No final decisions are listed on the agenda for these discussion items.

• Consent agenda: approval of Feb 13, 2024 minutes, accounts payable, payroll
• Center Street Project — discussion
• Jensen Property — discussion
• Resolution — Ethics & Code of Conduct
• UDC Updates — Maple Ave.

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission and Town Council are holding a joint community discussion about parking on South First Street. The goal is to balance the needs of businesses, residents, shoppers, tourists, and the community. Several options will be considered, including time restrictions, paid parking, one-way conversion, and street closure. The discussion will inform the town's Comprehensive Plan update.

• Community discussion on parking options for South First Street
• Options include time restrictions, parking enforcement, paid parking, and better advertising
• Potential conversion of South First Street to one-way traffic to create angle parking
• Possible closure of South First Street to traffic from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a shuttle
• Extension of South First Street south to Caledonia Street as part of area-wide plan

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss several ongoing projects and park maintenance issues. The agenda includes updates on the pavilion and fish slide, as well as discussions regarding trees on Morris Street and park vandalism.

• Pavilion update
• Fish Slide update
• Morris Street tree planting update
• Proposal to add QR codes to all parks
• Discussion regarding park vandalism

Town Council

The La Conner Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: the TVI bond maturity and rollover. The agenda contains no other business items, so the meeting is focused solely on this financial matter.

• Discussion of TVI bond maturity/rollover

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the Transportation Benefit District and Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a presentation on a solar grant feasibility study for the Firehall and discussions on the Center Street Project.

• Presentation: Cascadia Renewables — Firehall Solar Grant Feasibility Study
• Public Hearing: Transportation Benefit District Ordinance
• Public Hearing: Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance
• Bid Recommendation: Fire Hall Roof
• Agreement: National Hose Testing

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a potential new sculpture, a proposed website, the history of La Conner artists, appointing a 2024 high school representative, spring cleaning, and a media request. Public comment is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of a new sculpture
• Proposed website thoughts
• History of La Conner artists
• 2024 High School representative
• Spring Cleaning

Emergency Management Commission

The Commission will elect a new chair and review the status of the new tide station. Members will also discuss the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) procedure outline and assign subgroups for risk analysis and mapping.

• Election of new commission chair
• Status update on New Tide Station
• CEMP subgroup assignments for call sheet development and neighborhood mapping
• Analysis of risk
• Swinomish Emergency partnership

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several ongoing items, including status reports on the Talmon Development, the public participation program, and the transportation element. They will also consider proposed changes to definitions and review the Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 2. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program, including Community Mingle on February 20th
• Status report on Transportation Element
• Proposed changes to definitions
• Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 2

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council is holding a special meeting solely to discuss the 2021 and 2022 audit. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2021 and 2022 audit

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will discuss the Center Street Project and the Jenson Property. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2024 Tribal Sewer Rates and a draft Code of Conduct.

• Center Street Project discussion
• Jenson Property discussion
• 2024 Tribal Sewer Rates
• Solarize Skagit
• Draft Code of Conduct discussion

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission is meeting to approve December minutes, hear status reports on the Talmon Development, the public participation program, the transportation element, PURD regulations, and population projections, and to discuss final proposed residential code language changes. New business includes proposed definition changes and a Land Use Capacity Analysis Part 1. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes for topics not on the agenda.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program (Community Mingle Feb 20)
• Status report on Transportation Element
• PURD regulations discussion
• Final proposed changes to residential code language

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet at Maple Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of minutes, the website, and public comments.

• Review of minutes
• Website discussion
• Public comments

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission is meeting to discuss several ongoing park projects, including a pavilion update, a fish slide, trees planted on Morris Street, and adding QR codes to all parks. The agenda also includes a public comment period. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Pavilion update discussion
• Fish slide discussion
• Trees planted on Morris Street discussion
• Adding QR codes to all parks discussion

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including the oath of office for the mayor and two council positions, and will consider several items of business. The agenda includes discussions on the Center Street project and the Jenson property, as well as ordinances on town holidays and elected officials' pay. The council will also vote on agreements for website services, cleaning, HVAC bids, and a fire department cost reimbursement.

• Discussion of Center Street Project
• Discussion of Jenson Property
• Ordinance to update town holidays
• Resolution on council intent to assume duties of Transportation Benefit District
• Agreement with Civic Plus for website services

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) with Skagit DEM Planner Joan Cromley.

• Discussion regarding CEMP with Joan Cromley, Skagit DEM Planner

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Maple Center.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: January 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Maple Center