La Conner public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It will receive a status report on the Public Participation Program. The commission will discuss the town’s sign code and the color guidelines for the Historic Preservation District.

• Approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
• Status Report – Public Participation Program
• Discussion of Sign Code
• Discussion of Historic Preservation District code: Colors

The Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. No substantive actions on the sign code or historic‑preservation issues were decided; staff will bring further edits to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and review several old‑business items. Topics include a Creative District update with Commissioners Dalton and Witte, a student member appointment, Tudor Rose Fence and Art Cards updates, and a discussion on whether to solicit donations for public‑art policy guidelines. The meeting will also consider possible future projects and any new business before public comments.

• Creative District update – Commissioners Dalton and Witte, Zoom meeting with Coupeville CD director, planning open meeting on Jan 13, 2026
• Student member of Arts Commission – Town Planner Eills
• Tudor Rose Fence update – Chair Witte
• Art Cards update – Commissioner Harrington
• Policy Guidelines for art in public spaces – consideration of soliciting donations

The commission approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners agreed to submit the Creative District Letter of Intent in September 2026. Ivy was removed from Peace Park and a council member was asked to clarify ownership and maintenance responsibilities. No new business was raised.

• Approved minutes from November 13, 2025 meeting
• Decided to submit Creative District Letter of Intent in September 2026
• Tasked Council member Annie Taylor to clarify ownership and maintenance of Peace Park ivy area

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to discuss the Morris Street Tree Planning and review America 250 DNR Plans. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 9:30 am in Maple Hall.

• Morris Street Tree Planning
• America 250 DNR Plans

The commission reviewed the Morris Street tree‑planting effort, noting challenges with nurseries and agreeing to consider different tree species and sap concerns. They also heard a proposal from the Skagit Valley DAR 205 committee to install a multicolored flower bed honoring America’s 250th birthday, with the group offering to maintain it. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will approve the November 25 meeting minutes and routine finance items. Unfinished business includes a 2025 budget amendment, a public hearing on the 2026 budget, and adoption of the 2026 budget ordinance. New business features several agreements, including funding for the Skagit County Senior Center and a contract with Frontline Cleaning, as well as appointments to the Planning Commission. An executive session may be held before or after the meeting as required by state law.

• Ordinance — 2025 Budget Amendment (unfinished business)
• Public Hearing – 2026 Budget (unfinished business)
• Ordinance — 2026 Budget (unfinished business)
• Agreement — Skagit County Senior Center Funding (new business)
• Resolution — Appointments to the Planning Commission (Corey & Holt)

The La Conner Town Council approved the consent agenda and both the 2025 and 2026 budget amendments. It also approved several service agreements and a sole‑source procurement for water‑treatment pumps. Councilmember Taylor was appointed Mayor Pro Tem effective January 1, 2026, and the December 23, 2025 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1266, 2025 Budget Amendment (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1267, 2026 Budget (4‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign agreement with Skagit County for 2026 Senior Center contributions (4‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign agreement with Frontline Cleaning for public restroom cleaning (4‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign agreement with King County for technical support on Climate Preparedness Project (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 680, sole source for WWTP influent pumps replacement (4‑0)
• Approved Councilmember Taylor as Mayor Pro Tem effective Jan 1 2026 (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will approve minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting. It will receive a status report on the Public Participation Program. The commission will review a permit application for a Retro Diner sign and discuss updates to the sign code and historic preservation district color guidelines.

• Approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Status report on the Public Participation Program
• Permit application for Retro Diner sign
• Discussion of sign code revisions
• Discussion of historic preservation district color guidelines

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission will review several ongoing items, including youth involvement initiatives, town communications projects such as HAM procurement and Starlink logistics, and updates on the dike and emergency shelter. The commission will also consider a new press release announcing Skagit County's creation of a Climate Impact Advisory Committee.

• Youth involvement: La Conner newspaper insert preparedness – updated start date to January
• Youth involvement: TEEN Cert program
• Town Communications: HAM procurement and training
• Town Communications: Starlink budget, cost, and logistics
• Press release: Skagit County to Create Climate Impact Advisory Committee

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will discuss several ongoing items, including the 306 Center Street Project and the 2026 Preliminary Budget. A public hearing will be held on the DNS wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The council will also consider a preliminary amendment to Lot Subdivision regulations and three service agreements. Consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and finance approvals will be adopted without objection.

• Public hearing — DNS WWTP Upgrade
• 306 Center Street Project — discussion
• 2026 Preliminary Budget — discussion
• Preliminary approval amending LMC 15.30 (Lot Subdivisions)
• Agreement — PSE Street Light Pole Attachment

The council approved the 2026 Preliminary Budget unanimously. It also adopted Resolution 678 honoring Tami Mason, approved the consent agenda with a corrected special‑meeting date, and authorized agreements for facility inspections and a lot‑subdivision amendment. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Excused Councilmember Carlson from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 678 honoring Tami Mason (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with date correction (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Preliminary Budget (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Approval amending LMC 15.30 (lot subdivisions) (4-0)
• Approved Agreement with Pye Barker for facility inspections (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a sign permit application for Retro Diner. The body will also discuss colors for the Historic Preservation District code and provide a status report on the Public Participation Program.

• Sign permit application for Retro Diner at 313 Morris Street
• Discussion of Historic Preservation District code regarding colors
• Status report on the Public Participation Program

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes with corrections. A motion to deny inflatable signs was defeated, leaving the inflatables pending town‑attorney input. The commission also unanimously approved the sign change from "Sliders Café" to "Retro Diner". The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Motion to deny inflatables failed (2‑2 vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved sign change to "Retro Diner" (unanimous)
• Requested town attorney input on inflatable‑sign issue
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will approve minutes from its October 9, 2025 meeting and discuss several old‑business items. Topics include a partnership update on the Creative District, a student member appointment, a Tudor Rose Fence update, a request to allocate 2026 town budget funds for creating and distributing Art Cards, and draft policy guidelines for art in public spaces. No new business or decisions are listed beyond these discussions.

• Approve minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• Creative District partnership update and discussion
• Request for 2026 budget funds for Art Cards creation and distribution
• Review of policy guidelines for art in public spaces
• Tudor Rose Fence update

The commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It set the date and time for a public meeting on the Creative District process for January 13, 2025 at the Swinomish/La Conner Library. The commission moved discussion of policy guidelines for art in public spaces to the December meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved minutes from October 9, 2025 (motion passed)
• Set public meeting on Creative District for Jan. 13, 2025 at Swinomish/La Conner Library
• Moved policy guidelines for art in public spaces discussion to December meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will approve November accounts payable and payroll, hold public hearings on the 2026 property tax revenue source and the preliminary 2026 budget, review a WWTP upgrade report, consider a veteran elevator estimate agreement, and discuss a proposed additional tenth‑of‑a‑percent sales tax for law enforcement.

• Approval of Accounts Payable for November 11, 2025
• Approval of Payroll for November 5, 2025
• Public Hearing – 2026 Property Tax Revenue Source (written comments due 12:00 pm on 11/10/25)
• Public Hearing – 2026 Preliminary Budget (written comments due 12:00 pm on 11/10/25)
• Discussion of HB 2015 – Additional tenth of a percent sales tax for law enforcement

The Town Council approved Resolution 677 to increase the 2026 property revenue source with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the November 11 accounts payable, the November 5 payroll, and a $3,160.30 estimate for Maple Hall elevator testing, each by 3‑0. Additionally, Councilmembers Carlson and Chamberlain were excused from the meeting by a 3‑0 vote.

• Excused Councilmembers Carlson and Chamberlain (3-0)
• Approved November 11, 2025 Accounts Payable (3-0)
• Approved November 5, 2025 Payroll (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 677 to increase 2026 Property Revenue Source (3-0)
• Approved Veteran Elevator estimate of $3,160.30 for Maple Hall testing (3-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Commission is reviewing youth preparedness initiatives and the procurement of town communications equipment. Members are also discussing the potential repurposing of the CERT Trailer into a mobile command center and evaluating emergency shelter options.

• Youth involvement via La Conner newspaper preparedness inserts and community mapping
• Procurement and training for HAM radio communications
• Evaluation of emergency shelter strengths and weaknesses
• Discussion of funding options for dikes via Salmon restoration grants
• Review of school presentation on new Solar Battery Storage

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive a status report on the public participation program. Members will discuss revisions to the historic preservation district code, including colors and the applicable time period. The agenda also includes updates to the LCMC unit‑lot subdivision code.

• Approve minutes from the Oct 21, 2025 meeting
• Status report on the public participation program
• Discussion of historic preservation district code – colors and time period
• LCMC code updates – unit lot subdivision code

The Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes with corrections unanimously. It recommended the updated subdivision code edits for Town Council approval, also unanimously. No new business was taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. unanimously.

• Approved minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended subdivision code edits for Town Council approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. They will discuss the property at 306 Center Street and review the estimated budget for 2026. A new business item is an agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions, dba FCS. The council will also address the cancellation and rescheduling of the November 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve accounts payable and payroll (consent agenda)
• Discussion of 306 Center Street
• Review of the 2026 estimated budget
• Agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions, dba FCS

The council corrected a spelling error and approved the consent agenda (5‑0). It reallocated budgeted ecology funds to replace a front‑loader motor (5‑0) and authorized the mayor to sign the 2026 tribal rate agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions (5‑0). Council also scheduled a special meeting on Nov 10 to handle pending items and deferred the Pier 7 parking discussion to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda with spelling correction (5‑0)
• Reallocated ecology blocks and screens to fund $40,000 front‑loader motor replacement (5‑0)
• Authorized mayor to sign agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions for 2026 tribal rates (5‑0)
• Scheduled special council meeting on Nov 10 to address items before Veterans Day
• Deferred Pier 7 building parking discussion to second November meeting
• Approved 2026 budget preliminary presentation at next meeting (discussion only)
• Noted no further business; meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will approve minutes from the October 7 meeting, receive a status report on the public participation program, discuss revisions to the Historic Preservation District code regarding colors and time period, and consider updates to the LCMC Unit Lot Subdivision Code. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting
• Status report on the Public Participation Program
• Discussion of Historic Preservation District code: colors and time period
• LCMC Code Updates: Unit Lot Subdivision Code

The commission approved the meeting minutes with correction by unanimous vote. No public comments were received. Commissioners asked staff to prepare edits to the Historic Preservation District code and the subdivision code, which will be presented at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:57 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding a street vacation on Maple Avenue. Members will also discuss the 2026 General Fund and Fire & Code Enforcement budgets.

• Public hearing and ordinance for Maple Avenue street vacation
• 2026 Fire & Code Enforcement Budget presentation
• 2026 General Fund Budget discussions
• Agreement with Tri-County Diesel Marine for fireboat maintenance
• Moorage License Agreement with the Port of Skagit

The council approved Ordinance 1265 to vacate a portion of Maple Avenue, creating a 30‑foot right‑of‑way. It also approved the costs for boat maintenance and the purchase of twelve life jackets. Additional approvals included a WWTP generator maintenance agreement with Tri‑County Diesel Marine and a moorage license for the new fire boat. The consent agenda and a motion to excuse Councilmember Chamberlain were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 1265 for Maple Avenue Street Vacation (4-0)
• Approved boat maintenance costs and purchase of twelve life jackets (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Tri-County Diesel Marine for WWTP generator maintenance (4-0)
• Approved Port of Skagit Moorage License for fire boat (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved motion to excuse Councilmember Chamberlain (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review and approve the minutes from its August 14 meeting. It will receive updates on the Creative District, Art Walk cards and plaques, a student commission member, and the Tudor Rose Fence. New business includes discussing guidelines for soliciting and accepting public art donations and considering possible commission activities. The meeting also includes public comments and a report on a recent tourism conference workshop.

• Approve minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting
• Creative District update (Sarah Dalton/Holly Witte)
• Art Walk cards and new/refurbished plaques update (Nicolette Herrington)
• Create guidelines for soliciting and accepting public art donations
• Discuss possible activities for the Arts Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners agreed that the Creative District will be the commission's priority. They also agreed to begin research on guidelines for accepting public art donations. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Designated Creative District as commission priority (agreement)
• Agreed to research public art donation guidelines (research to be initiated)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to review old business regarding local plantings and site improvements. The body will discuss plans for the Canoe Club and the Tree City Arbor Day event.

• Morris Street tree planting
• Refurbishing the Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall Plaza
• Fish Re-Opening Party
• Canoe Club Plan presented by Peter Millington and Brian Porter
• Tree City Arbor Day Plan

The commission voted unanimously to not hold an Arbor Day event in La Conner. No new business was introduced at the meeting. Other agenda items such as tree planting, the Prayer Wheel, and a proposed canoe club were discussed but no decisions were made on them.

• Arbor Day event cancelled (unanimous)

Emergency Management Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss youth involvement in preparedness and TEEN Cert. The body is also reviewing next steps for town communications, including HAM radio.

• Youth involvement via La Conner newspaper insert and community mapping
• TEEN Cert coordination with Dave Cram, Christine Tripp, Ryan Hiller, and Rick Wallace
• Town communications and HAM radio next steps

Planning Commission

The commission will vote to approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a status report on the public participation program and continue discussion of the color for project LU25‑41HDR. The commission will also hold a general discussion of the HPD code.

• Approve minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting
• Status report – public participation program
• Discussion of color for LU25-41HDR
• General HPD code discussion

The commission approved the meeting minutes with correction unanimously. It denied the Behr Dark Crimson color request for Fifi’s Bubble Palace and required the applicant to submit a Historic Design Review Class III permit. An advisory sub‑committee of Commissioners Holt and Corey was created to help edit the Historic Preservation District code. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Denied Behr Dark Crimson color on Fifi’s Bubble Palace; required Historic Design Review Class III permit (unanimous)
• Created advisory sub‑committee (Commissioners Holt & Corey) to facilitate HPD code edits (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will discuss the 2026 budget for Public Works and the wastewater treatment plant. They will also consider a resolution for a street vacation hearing on Maple Ave. Additional items include a DE Agreement for Maple Ave Townhomes and funding for a 2026 hotel/motel project. The meeting includes routine consent agenda approvals and reports from the administrator and mayor.

• Resolution — Street Vacation Petition for Hearing Date (Maple Ave)
• 2026 Budget Presentation — Public Works
• 2026 Budget Presentation — WWTP
• DE Agreement — Maple Ave Townhomes
• 2026 Hotel Motel Funding Disbursement

The council excused absent members Taylor and Wohleb by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, minutes from September 9, 2025, and accounts payable items, also by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, Resolution 676 petitioning for a hearing date on the Maple Avenue street‑vacation right‑of‑way was approved 3‑0.

• Excused Councilmembers Taylor and Wohleb (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, accounts payable) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 676 – petition for hearing date on Maple Avenue street‑vacation (3‑0)

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a special meeting on September 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to hear presentations from hotel and motel applicants. The meeting is called by Mayor Marna Hanneman under RCW 42.30.080. Council members Annie Taylor, Ivan Carlson, Rick Dole, Marylee Chamberlain, and Mary Wohleb are listed as recipients.

• Hotel and motel applicant presentations

The Town Council held a special meeting on September 18, 2025 to hear presentations on the 2026 Hotel Motel Funding Request and various community projects. After the presentations, the council discussed the items and noted that recommendations will be finalized at the September 23, 2025 council meeting. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the September 2 meeting and hear a Planning Commission overview from Town Administrator Scott Thomas. It will receive a status report on the public participation program and a request to reconsider land use case LU25‑39HDR. The body will discuss color specifications for LU25‑41HDR and for the Historic Preservation District.

• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting
• Planning Commission overview presented by Scott Thomas
• Request for reconsideration of LU25‑39HDR
• Discussion of color for LU25‑41HDR
• Historic Preservation District color discussion

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It voted 3‑2 to approve the LU25‑39HDR application, requiring siding to meet LCMC 15.50.090(2) and avoid vertical and board‑and‑batten styles. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved LU25-39HDR application with condition to comply with LCMC 15.50.090(2) (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the creation of guidelines for soliciting and accepting public art donations. The body will also review the Creative District and the appointment of student member Ajah Eills.

• Installation of Clyde Sandborn art at the library on Sept. 29
• Discussion on guidelines for public art donations
• Update on Art Walk Cards
• Student member appointment of Ajah Eills
• Tudor Rose Fence update

The Arts Commission meeting on September 11, 2025 did not achieve a quorum, so no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. Attendees discussed various topics informally, but none were decided upon.

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to review old business regarding local installations and plantings. The body is discussing the status of projects at Maple Hall Plaza and Conner Waterfront Park.

• Morris Street tree planting
• Refurbishing the prayer wheel at Maple Hall Plaza
• Fish painting at Conner Waterfront Park
• Fish re-opening party

The commission voted to reimburse Mike Bucy for out‑of‑pocket costs related to the Morris Street tree planting. A Fish Slide re‑opening party at Conner Waterfront Park was scheduled for September 28. The discussion of designating La Conner as a Tree City was deferred to the October 8 meeting.

• Approved reimbursement for tree‑planting expenses (vote not recorded)
• Scheduled Fish Slide re‑opening party for Sep 28 at Conner Waterfront Park
• Postponed Tree City designation agenda item to Oct 8 meeting

Town Council

The council will approve the consent agenda and finance items, including accounts payable and payroll. Unfinished business includes discussions on Western Display Fireworks and a grant application with Wilson Engineering for the wastewater treatment plant. New business items include a cabaret license for Nomad La Conner, a planning commission appointment, a reconsideration of LU25-39HDR, and a discussion of council policies and procedures.

• Cabaret License — Nomad La Conner/313 Morris Street (new business)
• Resolution – Appointment to the Planning Commission (McCain) (new business)
• Reconsideration Discussion – LU25-39HDR (new business)
• Agreement – Wilson Engineering – WWTP Grant Application (unfinished business)
• Western Display Fireworks – Discussions (unfinished business)

The council adopted a new business license fee schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026, and approved amendments to utility senior rate discounts. It also accepted the Washington and Road Street Pedestrian Improvement Project as complete and authorized agreements with Terminix Pest Control and Docusign. All actions were approved unanimously or by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda without objection (5‑0)
• Accepted Washington and Road Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (3‑0)
• Amended Utility Senior Rate Discounts (Ordinance 1263) (3‑0)
• Amended Business Licenses fee schedule (Ordinance 1264) (3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Terminix Pest Control agreement (3‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Docusign agreement (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (3‑0)

Emergency Management Commission

The commission is reviewing youth involvement projects, including a newspaper insert and TEEN Cert. The body is also discussing town communications and a tsunami review from July 30th.

• PSE Solar Grant Program for a photovoltaic system at the La Conner fire station
• La Conner newspaper insert for preparedness and community mapping
• TEEN Cert youth involvement
• County DEM workbook about disasters
• Tsunami review and community alert options

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a status update on the public participation program. Two high-density rezoning proposals (LU25-39 HDR and LU25-41 HDR) will be publicly heard. New commissioners will also be welcomed and given an overview of their roles.

• Public hearing on LU25-39 HDR rezoning proposal
• Public hearing on LU25-41 HDR rezoning proposal
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• ADA update recap from Public Participation Program
• Welcome and overview for new Planning Commission members

Commissioners elected Sommer Holt as Planning Commission Chair. The commission approved the meeting minutes with corrections. They approved permit LU25-39HDR for vertical siding in the Historic District. They approved the gray color for the repaint at 313 Morris Street (LU25-41 HDR) and requested additional information on the red color, then adjourned the meeting.

• Elected Sommer Holt as Planning Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved LU25-39HDR permit for vertical siding in Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved gray color for LU25-41 HDR repaint; required more info on red color (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss amendments to ordinances governing sewer and water rates, as well as business licenses. The body is also reviewing agreements for pest control, digital signatures, and a wastewater treatment plant grant application.

• Ordinance amendment to 12.10.050 Sewer Rates and 12.15.055 Water Rates
• Ordinance amendment to 5.05.030 Business Licenses
• Washington & Road St. Pedestrian Improvement Project acceptance and TIB closeout
• Agreement with Wilson Engineering for WWTP Grant Application
• Agreements with Terminix Pest Control and Docusign

The Town Council approved Ordinance 1263, amending the senior utility rate discount rules, with a 3‑0 vote. It also accepted the Washington and Road Street Pedestrian Improvement Project, approved a business‑license amendment, and authorized agreements with Terminix Pest Control and Docusign. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (motion by Dole, seconded by Wohleb, 3/0)
• Accepted Washington and Road Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (motion by Wohleb, seconded by Taylor, 3/0)
• Approved Ordinance 1263 utility senior rate discount amendment (motion by Wohleb, seconded by Dole, 3/0)
• Approved Ordinance 1264 business‑license amendment (motion by Taylor, seconded by Wobleb, 3/0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Terminix Pest Control agreement (motion by Dole, seconded by Wohleb, 3/0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Docusign agreement (motion by Wohleb, seconded by Taylor, 3/0)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will convene to approve past meeting minutes, elect a new chair, and review updates on the Creative District and town art collections. Members will also begin compiling future project proposals.

• Approve minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting
• Elect new chair
• Review Creative District site visit and next steps
• Discuss Art Walk Cards and new/refurbished plaques for town art collection

The commission elected Holly Witte as its chair. The minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting were approved with one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Holly Witte as Arts Commission chair (motion passed)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (passed with one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously carried)

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will discuss four old-business items at its August 13 meeting: planting trees on Morris Street, refurbishing the prayer wheel at Maple Hall Plaza, adding a fish painting at Conner Waterfront Park, and receiving an update on Jordan Park. No new decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Morris Street tree planting
• Refurbish prayer wheel at Maple Hall Plaza
• Fish painting at Conner Waterfront Park
• Jordan Park update

The commission discussed updates on tree planting on Morris Street, the refurbishment of the Maple Hall Plaza prayer wheel, the fish painting at Conner Waterfront Park, and the hold on Jordan Park development. A Rotary financial assistance idea and a community bike‑repair stand were introduced for future consideration. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss appointments to the Planning Commission and Arts Commission. The body is also reviewing a change order for a fireboat and a copier purchase order.

• Appointment to the Arts Commission (Dalton)
• Appointments to the Planning Commission (Corey & Ojalchto)
• Change order for Fulltime Fabrications (Fireboat)
• Purchase order for Cannon Financial copier
• Logo Design Contest submission guidelines

The La Conner Town Council approved the final fireboat change order agreement ($2,131.11), appointed Sarah Dalton to the Arts Commission and Timothy Corey and Maya Ojalchto to the Planning Commission, and approved a copier lease purchase order. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The council also acknowledged the Swinomish Tribe sewer rate addendum and discussed a solar grant for the Fire Department.

• Approved fireboat change order agreement ($2,131.11) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 673 appointing Sarah Dalton to Arts Commission (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 674 appointing Timothy Corey and Maya Ojalchto to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved Canon Financial copier purchase order and lease (4-0)
• Approved Swinomish Tribe sewer rate Addendum A (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Town of La Conner Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding LU25-37HDR. The body will also receive a status report on the Public Participation Program.

• Public hearing for LU25-37HDR
• Status report on Public Participation Program ADA Update Community Mingle

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with typo corrections. It also unanimously approved the LU25‑37HDR public hearing request for Caravan Gallery, confirming the awning will remain. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. with a unanimous motion.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes with typo corrections (unanimous)
• Approved LU25‑37HDR project for Caravan Gallery (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to address unfinished business regarding the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and Water Comprehensive Plan updates. New business includes a proposed Green House Gas Reduction Policy and discussions on cellular water meter upgrades.

• Amended 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update ordinance
• Water Comprehensive Plan Update resolution
• Green House Gas Reduction Policy resolution
• Cellular Water Meter Upgrades discussion
• Brand Creations (AI) discussion

The Council approved the consent agenda and appointed Councilmember Dole as Mayor Pro Tem. It then adopted Ordinance 1262 amending the Comprehensive Plan, approved the 2025 Water Plan Update (Resolution 671) and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy (Resolution 672). Council members also agreed to proceed with a four‑year cellular water‑meter replacement program and to develop a new town logo.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Dole as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1262 amending Ordinance 1260 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 671 adopting 2025 Water Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 672 adopting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with cellular water‑meter exchanges and future budgeting
• Consensus to move forward with new town logo rebranding

Town Council

The Town Council is convening a special meeting to conduct strategic planning. The body will also hold discussions regarding the 2026 budget.

• Strategic planning
• 2026 budget discussions

The council reviewed the status of the five focus areas of the town’s Strategic Plan, including the economy, public safety, climate, capital projects, and organization. No actions were approved, denied, or postponed, and no votes were taken. The meeting concluded at 5:50 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the status of the Public Participation Program and the Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also set goals and next steps for the second half of 2025.

• Status report on Public Participation Program
• ADA Update Community Mingle
• Comprehensive Plan update
• Goal setting for second half of 2025

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. Commissioners decided to hold the ADA Update Community Mingle on August 19 on the first floor of Maple Hall. The meeting also included discussion of the Comprehensive Plan, permitting fees, and local traffic and sidewalk issues, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from July 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled ADA Update Community Mingle for Aug 19 at Maple Hall first floor

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to review the status of the Creative District application and plan a site visit for August 14, 2025. The body will also discuss updates to the town's permanent and loaned art collection and the frequency of commission meetings.

• Creative District application status
• Formal Creative District site visit scheduled for 8/14/2025
• La Conner Arts Commission webpage
• Art Walk Cards
• New plaques for town art collection

The commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting unanimously. Commissioners reached a consensus to retain the Arts Commission at five members. They also agreed to rename the walking tour to “Town of La Conner Public Art Tour” and to postpone any new plaque work until the town’s art inventory is complete. The meeting was adjourned unanimously and will continue to be held in‑person.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Arts Commission will remain at five members (consensus)
• Renamed walking tour to “Town of La Conner Public Art Tour” (consensus)
• Delayed new/replacement plaque discussions until art inventory is complete (consensus)
• Meetings will remain in‑person; no Zoom option adopted (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to discuss old business regarding local park improvements and signage. The agenda includes updates on tree planting and waterfront installations.

• Morris Street Tree Planting
• Refurbishing Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall Plaza
• Log Park Museum Sign and Town Map
• O’Leary’s Landing Survey
• Fish Painting at Conner Waterfront Park

The Parks Commission resolved to eliminate the wharf and pilings at the O’Leary’s Landing property and shift effort to designing the upland area, now called Jordan Street Park. Volunteer painters were notified to paint the relocated Prayer Wheel, and repainting of the fish slide at Conner Waterfront Park is scheduled to begin on July 14. Former Mayor Ramon Hayes was honored with a commemorative plaque on the boardwalk. The commission will review a new tree‑site map at the next meeting.

• Removed wharf and pilings at O’Leary’s Landing; focus shifted to Jordan Street Park design
• Volunteer painters assigned to paint the Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall Plaza
• Fish slide repainting at Conner Waterfront Park scheduled to start July 14
• Former Mayor Ramon Hayes honored with a plaque on the boardwalk
• Bench resurfacing completed; benches to be reinstalled on July 10
• Public Works tasked with estimating costs for park floor redo and re‑landscaping for 2026 budget
• Martin Howard to present updated tree‑site map at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission is meeting to review ongoing business and welcome a new member. The body will also address the cancellation of the August 5, 2025, meeting.

• Youth involvement
• La Conner Newspaper insert
• Mapping of community shelters
• Cancellation of 8/5/2025 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings and consider ordinances regarding the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations updates. The body will also address a moratorium for drive-through facilities and the sale of a fireboat and trailer.

• Public Hearing: 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Public Hearing: 2025 Development Regulations Update
• Public Hearing: Moratorium for drive-Through Facilities
• Approval for sale of the Fireboat & Trailer
• Resolution: Pioneer Park Bandstand Dedication (Bud Moore)

The council authorized the mayor to sell the town fire boat for $1 and its trailer for $3,400 to the Henry Island Fire Brigade, with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the 2025 Comprehensive Plan updates (Ordinance 1260) and the 2025 Development Regulations updates (Ordinance 1261), each by 3‑0. Additional actions included excusing two councilmembers, approving the consent agenda, and approving the dedication of the Pioneer Park bandstand to former Mayor Bud Moore.

• Excused Councilmembers Carlson and Wobleb (3‑0)
• Authorized sale of fire boat for $1 and trailer for $3,400 to Henry Island Fire Brigade (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with updated payroll certification (3‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1260 – 2025 Comprehensive Plan Updates (3‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1261 – 2025 Development Regulations Updates (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 670 – Pioneer Park Bandstand dedication to Bud Moore (3‑0)
• Council consensus to pursue a no‑match solar battery storage grant for the Fire Department
• Council consensus to replace a mis‑issued yard‑waste card with a compost card and bill the customer the difference

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to consider the approval of accounts payable and payroll. The agenda includes a presentation from the Executive Director of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $111,751.94
• Approval of payroll
• Presentation by Mark Hulst, Executive Director of La Conner Chamber of Commerce

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding exterior changes at a specific property.

• Public hearing for LU25-31HDR regarding exterior changes at 615 S. 4th Street
• Final draft review of the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Status report on the Public Participation Program

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners Hedlin, Holt, and Leaver voted to recommend that the Town Council approve the Comprehensive Plan, with the exception of Elements 6 and 12; Commissioner Elliott abstained. The commission also unanimously approved project LU25-31HDR to replace a window with sliding doors. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan approval except Elements 6 & 12 (3 approve, 1 abstain)
• Approved LU25-31HDR window‑to‑sliding‑door project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the status of the Creative District application and partnerships. The body will also review the Commemoration Project dedication ceremony and updates to the town's permanent and loaned art collections.

• Commemoration Project dedication ceremony
• Creative District application status and partnerships
• La Conner Arts Commission webpage
• Art Walk Cards
• New plaques for the permanent and loaned collection

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to discuss several park improvements and infrastructure plans. The body is scheduled to vote on naming a pavilion in Pioneer Park.

• Vote to name Pioneer Park Pavilion as 'Bud Moore Pavilion'
• Review of 'Heritage Plaza' plan for Maple Hall Plaza, including a Prayer Wheel
• Review of Log Park refresh featuring a Museum Sign and digital Town Map
• Discussion of Morris Street tree planting
• Review of O’Leary’s Landing survey for comments

The Parks Commission unanimously approved naming the Pioneer Park pavilion after Bud Moore. It also unanimously approved a motion to limit work on the Maple Hall Plaza to refurbishing a bench and refinishing the Prayer Wheel. The commission discussed plans for the Morris Street tree planting and other park improvements, but no further decisions were made.

• Approved naming Pioneer Park pavilion 'Bud Moore Pavilion' (unanimous)
• Approved limited Maple Hall Plaza work: redo bench and refinish Prayer Wheel (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss updates to the municipal code regarding fireworks and a moratorium on emergency drive-through facilities. The body is also reviewing bid recommendations for flooring and carpet at Maple Hall and Town Hall.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 7.25 of the La Conner Municipal Code regarding fireworks
• Ordinance for an Emergency Drive-Through Facilities Moratorium
• Bid recommendations for Maple Hall floors and Town Hall carpet from Great Floors
• Change order for Washington & Road Street pedestrian upgrades with E&E Contracting
• Resolution for Town Policy for AI Use

The council approved several items, including a policy for AI use, a six‑month moratorium on drive‑through facilities, and funding for the library’s summer reading program. It also authorized contracts to repair Maple Hall floors and replace the second‑floor carpet in Town Hall, and approved an agreement with Skagit Bond Collection. Appointments were made to the Arts Commission and the Emergency Management Commission, and the July 8 council meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Resolution 667 AI Policy Use – motion carried 5/0
• Approved Ordinance 1258 reestablishing the moratorium on drive‑through facilities – motion carried 5/0
• Approved Bid Recommendation to repair Maple Hall floors ($12,211.82) – motion carried 5/0
• Approved Bid Recommendation to replace Town Hall second‑floor carpet ($14,170.00) – motion carried 5/0
• Approved agreement with Skagit Bond Collection for debt collection – motion carried 5/0
• Approved Library Summer Reading Program funding agreement – motion carried 5/0
• Approved Resolution 668 appointing Nancy Crowell and Holly Witte to the Arts Commission – motion carried 5/0
• Approved cancellation of the July 8, 2025 council meeting and Finance Committee payroll approval – motion carried 5/0

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission will meet to address current business and new business. Discussion items include youth involvement and the mapping of community shelters.

• Youth involvement
• Mapping of community shelters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request for new paint colors at 512 S. 1st Street. The body will also receive status reports on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the Public Participation Program.

• Public Hearing: LU25-17HDR, 512 S. 1st Street, new paint colors
• Status Report: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Status Report: Public Participation Program

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several new town policies and agreements. The meeting includes reviews of infrastructure and cleaning service contracts and the acceptance of an art donation.

• Change Order for E&E Construction regarding WA Ave Post Office Parking
• Resolution for Town Policy for AI Use
• Resolution for Town Policy for Heat Related Labor Safety
• Resolution for Town Policy for Smoke Events
• Infrastructure Improvement Agreement with Skagit Habitat for Humanity

The council approved the consent agenda with a name correction and reduced Morris Street restroom hours to 11 am‑4 pm. It authorized a change order for E&E Construction to add parking on Washington Street near the post office. The town adopted policies on outdoor worker heat exposure, smoke exposure, and volunteer appointments. Additionally, the council accepted an art donation and approved a new cleaning services contract.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including minutes correction) – motion 5-0
• Reduced Morris Street restroom hours to 11 am‑4 pm – council consensus
• Approved change order for E&E Construction to add Washington St. parking near Post Office – motion 5-0
• Accepted Maggie Wilder’s art donation “Clyde” – motion 5-0
• Adopted Resolution 664: Town Policy for Outdoor Worker Heat Exposure – motion 5-0
• Adopted Resolution 665: Town Policy for Outdoor Worker Smoke Exposure – motion 5-0
• Adopted Resolution 666: Town Policy for Board and Commission volunteer appointment process – motion 5-0
• Approved agreement with Spark Cleaning Services – motion 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review draft changes to the LCMC code required by the Growth Management Act. The body will also receive status reports on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the Public Participation Program.

• Draft review of LCMC code changes required by GMA
• Status report on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Status report on Public Participation Program

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will hold an in-person meeting to receive public comments and discuss several old business items, including tree planting on Morris Street, refurbishing the prayer wheel at Maple Hall Plaza, refreshing Log Park with a museum sign and repositioned town map, and updates on O'Leary's Landing. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Morris Street Tree Planting project
• Refurbish Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall Plaza
• Log Park refresh with Museum Sign and repositioned Town Map
• O'Leary's Landing update

Town Council

The council will decide on a road closure plan for pedestrian improvements on Washington and Road Streets. Other unfinished business includes a resolution on utility bill inserts, a library summer reading program agreement, and a bid for surplus fire boat. New business items include coastal zone management funding support and resolutions honoring Bud Moore and appointing the town administrator to the emergency management board. Consent agenda approval of minutes and accounts payable is also on the agenda.

• E&E Contracting Road Closure Plan for pedestrian improvements on Washington & Road Streets
• Invitation to bid for surplus 2008 Northwind Marine fire boat
• Resolution establishing town policy for utility bill inserts
• Agreement with La Conner Regional Library for summer reading program
• Coastal Zone Management funding support proposal

The La Conner Town Council approved the consent agenda and several policy items. It authorized the surplus sale of the 2008 Northwind Marina fire boat with a minimum $10,000 bid and approved a road‑closure plan for pedestrian improvements on Washington and Road Streets. Additional approvals included a utility‑inserts policy, a library summer reading program, a letter supporting coastal‑zone funding, and two resolutions honoring Bud Moore and appointing Administrator Thomas to the County Emergency Management Board.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5/0)
• Approved Town Policy for Utility Inserts (5/0)
• Approved Library summer reading program funding (5/0)
• Approved surplus of 2008 Northwind Marina Fire Boat with minimum $10,000 (consensus)
• Approved E&E Construction Road Closure Plan for Washington and Road Street pedestrian improvement (5/0)
• Approved letter supporting Coastal Zone Management funding (5/0)
• Approved Resolution 662 honoring Bud Moore (5/0)
• Approved Resolution 663 appointing Administrator Thomas to County Emergency Management Board (5/0)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will review updates on the Commemoration Project (plaque status and dedication ceremony), the Creative District application and Creative Vitality Index, and the town's permanent and loaned art collection. New business includes LCAC membership and a land acknowledgement statement.

• Commemoration Project – plaque status and dedication ceremony
• Creative District – application status and Creative Vitality Index
• Town of La Conner Permanent and Loaned Collection – Clyde Sanborn print, new plaques, Art Walk cards
• LCAC Membership discussion
• Land Acknowledgement proposal

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13 and April 10, 2025 meetings. Commissioners decided not to pursue the Creative Vitality Index and to keep focus on the Creative District application. They unanimously recommended that the Town Council accept the Clyde Sanborn wood block print donation. The commission also agreed to re‑open the application process for two new commissioners and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue Creative Vitality Index, focus on Creative District application
• Recommended Town Council accept Clyde Sanborn wood block print donation (unanimous)
• Delayed new/replacement plaque discussions pending complete art inventory
• Agreed to re‑open application process for two additional Arts Commissioners
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding LU25-17HDR at 512 S. 1st Street. The body will also review draft code changes for the South Commercial and Port Commercial zones, as well as general definitions.

• Public Hearing: LU25-17HDR 512 S. 1st Street
• Draft Review: LCMC Code Change – South Commercial Zone
• Draft Review: LCMC Code Change – Port Commercial Zone
• Draft Review: LCMC Code Change – Definitions
• Presentation: New sign in Old Log Park

The commission approved several items, including the minutes from the April 15 meeting, the revised sign copy for Old Log Park, new definitions for the municipal code, and zoning for both the South Commercial and Port Commercial zones. It also recommended approval of a color change and internal bar top for project LU25-17HDR. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Old Log Park sign copy with edits (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new municipal code definitions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of South Commercial zone with edits (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Port Commercial zone (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of color change and internal bar top for LU25-17HDR (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission will review recent community events and youth involvement. The body will also discuss Skagit River flooding and the mapping of community shelters.

• Review of April 12th Community Meeting with the Mayor
• Review of Tulip Parade
• Discussion on youth involvement
• Discussion on Skagit River flooding
• Mapping of community shelters

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a presentation on the Global Effort to Prevent Nuclear War and consider a resolution on the topic. Other business includes discussing a policy for utility billing inserts and approving a banner for Bigfoot Fun Fest. The consent agenda covers approval of prior minutes, accounts payable, and payroll.

• Presentation and Resolution: Global Effort to Prevent Nuclear War
• Discussion of Town Policy for Utility Billing Inserts
• Banner Approval for Bigfoot Fun Fest
• Approval of April 8, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 661 supporting the Global Effort to Prevent Nuclear War. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the April 8 minutes. Additionally, the council approved a banner for the Big Foot Fun Fest to be displayed Sep 5‑13, 2025 at Gilkey Square.

• Approved Resolution 661 – Global Effort to Prevent Nuclear War (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including agenda and April 8 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Big Foot Fun Fest banner for Sep 5‑13, 2025 at Gilkey Square (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for two specific land use projects. The body will also review draft code changes regarding definitions for the South Commercial and Port Commercial zones.

• Public Hearing: LU25-14HDR at 128 S. 1st Street
• Public Hearing: LU25-15HDR at 709 S. 2nd Street
• Draft review of LCMC Code changes for South Commercial and Port Commercial Zone definitions
• Status report on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Status report on the Public Participation Program

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It then recommended approval of land‑use applications LU25‑1SHDR and LU25‑15HDR, each passing unanimously. No other actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of LU25‑1SHDR (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of LU25‑15HDR (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss old and new business. Items include updates on the Commemoration Project plaque and dedication ceremony, the Creative District application and partnerships, and several other arts initiatives. New business includes a land acknowledgement and a salmon installation. The meeting is in-person only.

• Commemoration Project: plaque status and dedication ceremony
• Creative District: application status and partnerships
• Clyde Sanborn Wood Block Print discussion
• New plaques for artworks: Rosary Bead, Shimmering, Flotsam and Jetsam, Salmon Survival, Fish Bridge
• Salmon Installation as new business

The commission, lacking a quorum, could not vote on any motions. It formally decided that partnerships for the La Conner Creative District will be open to any qualifying organization. The commissioners also agreed to keep the regular meeting time at 10:30 AM. Several tasks were assigned for the Creative District application and partnership research.

• Decided Creative District partnerships will be all‑inclusive (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to keep monthly Arts Commission meetings at 10:30 AM (no vote recorded)

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will hold a special meeting to vote on Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan and discuss updates to the La Conner Visitors Map, tree planting on Morris Street, and new waterproof brochure racks in parks. New business includes a museum map presentation by Dorothy Bird and plans to refurbish the Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall.

• Vote on Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan
• La Conner Visitors Map changes for 2025
• Morris Street tree planting
• Waterproof brochure racks in parks
• Refurbish Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall

The commission voted to accept Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan as complete, with a unanimous vote. The 2025 Visitors Map was updated to include a "Museums" listing and locations. The commission authorized opening a bank account and beginning a bidding process to plant trees on about six sites on Morris Street. The commission noted no action on waterproof brochure racks and will invite a carver to discuss refurbishing the prayer wheel at Maple Hall.

• Accepted Chapter 11 of Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Added Museums listing to 2025 Visitors Map
• Authorized opening bank account and bidding for Morris Street tree planting (≈6 sites)
• No action on waterproof brochure racks
• Will invite carver Kevin Paul to discuss refurbishing Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall
• Accepted donation of Kirsch property, to be named O’Leary’s Landing and used as a park

Town Council

The La Conner Town Council will hold a regular meeting with reports, a consent agenda, and several items of unfinished and new business. Notable discussions include a preliminary review of the Comprehensive Plan, a change order addendum for a fire boat, a property donation agreement, and a resolution on utility billing inserts.

• Comprehensive Plan — Preliminary Review
• Fire Boat Change Order Addendum agreement
• Property Donation agreement
• Resolution for Town Policy on Utility Billing Inserts
• Agreement for Eager Beaver Tree Removal

The La Conner Town Council approved the donation of the former Kersch property as O’Leary Landing park and a fireboat change‑order addendum. It also approved a Cabarete License for the Fire Hall & Tap House, agreements for tree removal and Town Hall repairs, and the submission of the draft Comprehensive Plan to the state. All motions carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Excused Councilmembers Carlson and Chamberlain (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Cabarete License for Fire Hall & Tap House (3‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Fireboat Change Order Addendum $19,030.06 (paid by Fire Association) (3‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Donation Agreement for O’Leary Landing park (3‑0)
• Approved submission of draft Comprehensive Plan to State for 60‑day review (3‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Eager Beaver Tree Removal Agreement $7,337.25 (3‑0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Quantum Construction repair Agreement $5,024.35 (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from March 18 and receive a status report on the Public Participation Program. The main focus is on final draft reviews of three Comprehensive Plan chapters: Land Use (Chapter 5), Parks and Recreation (Chapter 11), and Climate (Chapter 12). No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Final draft review of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 – Land Use Element
• Final draft review of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 – Parks and Recreation Element
• Final draft review of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 12 – Climate Element

The Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes with corrections unanimously. It then unanimously recommended Chapter 5 (Land Use Element) and Chapter 11 (Parks and Recreation Element) of the Comprehensive Plan for Town Council approval. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended Chapter 5 of Comprehensive Plan for Council approval (unanimous)
• Recommended Chapter 11 of Comprehensive Plan for Council approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Emergency Management Commission

The Commission will elect a new chairman and discuss climate planning with Assistant Planner Eills. The body is also coordinating community preparedness meetings and youth involvement projects.

• Election of new chairman
• Climate planning discussion with Assistant Planner Eills
• Bainbridge Island Neighborhood mapping efforts
• Distribution of 'Two week ready' pamphlets at Tulip Day Parade
• Planning for 9th grade youth projects in June

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Moore Clark Subarea Plan closeout and consider two agreements for the Washington & Road Streets Pedestrian Improvements. New business includes an interlocal agreement with Skagit County for first response emergency medical services and a fee waiver request for historical design review at 128 S. First St. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, accounts payable, and payroll approval.

• PUBLIC HEARING – Moore Clark Subarea Plan Closeout
• Agreement – Washington & Road Streets Pedestrian Improvements Amendment 1 with David Evans & Assoc.
• Agreement – Washington & Road Streets Pedestrian Improvements with EE Contracting
• Interlocal Agreement – First Response Emergency Medical Services with Skagit County
• Fee Waiver Request – Historical Design Review & Demolition Class-II for 128 S. First St (Pier 7)

The council unanimously approved several items, including the EMS Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County that will run through 2030. It also signed pedestrian improvement agreements with David Evans & Associates and E&E Contracting, and closed the Moore Clark Subarea Plan. Fees for the Pier 7 historic design review were reduced to $655, and the annual business parking pass fee was lowered to $30. A presentation on nuclear disarmament was scheduled for the April 22 meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5/0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Washington & Road Streets Pedestrian Improvements Amendment with David Evans & Associates (5/0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Washington & Road Streets Pedestrian Improvements Agreement with E&E Contracting (5/0)
• Approved closeout of the Moore Clark Subarea Plan (5/0)
• Approved Mayor to sign EMS Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County (5/0)
• Approved reducing Historical Design Review and Demolition Permit fees for Pier 7 to $655 (5/0)
• Approved Resolution 660 reducing annual business parking pass fee to $30 (5/0)
• Scheduled nuclear disarmament presentation for April 22 Council meeting

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss draft reviews of several Comprehensive Plan elements, including the Moore-Clark Sub-Area Plan, Public Participation, Climate, and Parks & Recreation. Also on the agenda: a status report on the Public Participation Program and a conditional use memo for a dog grooming business. The meeting includes a presentation from Western Washington University intern teams.

• Draft review: Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 Appendix 5E – Moore-Clark Sub-Area Plan
• Draft review: Comprehensive Plan Chapter 12 – Climate Element
• Dog Grooming Conditional Use Memo
• Draft review: Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11 – Parks and Recreation Element
• Status report on Public Participation Program

The La Conner Planning Commission unanimously recommended the final draft of the Moore-Clark Subarea Plan and Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan (Public Participation et al. Element) for Town Council approval. A draft of Chapter 12 (Climate Element) was discussed but not approved, with staff to present a revised draft on April 1. The Parks and Recreation Element was also discussed, with staff to ensure internal consistency and present it on April 1. No action was taken on dog grooming conditional use permits.

• Recommended Moore-Clark Subarea Plan for Town Council approval (unanimous)
• Recommended Chapter 2 of Comprehensive Plan for Town Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting with corrections (unanimous)
• Tabled Climate Element (Chapter 12) for further draft on April 1
• Tabled Parks and Recreation Element for internal consistency review and April 1 presentation

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will review the Commemoration Project's status and a planned dedication ceremony. They will also discuss the Creative District's vision, mission, and boundaries, and consider a Clyde Sanborn painting donation. Other items include updating meeting dates, website, Art Walk cards, new plaques for public artworks, and installation of the Tudor Rose fence.

• Commemoration Project status and dedication ceremony planning
• Creative District vision, mission, values, and boundary discussion
• Clyde Sanborn painting donation (Maggie Wilder presenting)
• New plaques for artworks: Rosary Bead, Shimmering, Flotsam and Jetsam, Salmon Survival, Fish Bridge
• Tudor Rose Fence installation

The La Conner Arts Commission approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed the commemorative plaque design and dedication ceremony, and reviewed a draft Vision, Mission, and Values for the Creative District. No formal decisions were made on the Clyde Sanborn art donation or the meeting time change because a quorum was lost; both will be considered at the April meeting.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred recommendation on Clyde Sanborn art donation to April meeting (no quorum)
• Deferred decision on changing meeting time to 9:30 AM to April meeting (no quorum)

Town Council

The council will hear a presentation on the 2025 Solarize Skagit program. It will then approve consent agenda items including minutes and finances. Unfinished business includes a resolution honoring author Tom Robbins, a contract with Quality Control Corp. for a pump control panel replacement on 6th Street, and a recommendation on tribal 2025 estimated consumption billing. Reports from the chamber, departments, and mayor are also scheduled.

• Presentation: 2025 Solarize Skagit by Councilmember Wohleb
• Resolution – Appreciation of Tom Robbins
• Agreement – 6th Street Pump Control Panel Replacement with Quality Control Corp.
• Tribal 2025 Estimated Consumption Billing Recommendation

The La Conner Town Council approved several items, including a $109,767.43 contract with Quality Control Corp for the Sixth Street Pump Panel replacement, a resolution honoring Tom and Alexa Robbins, and a change to estimate tribal water usage based on 2023 data. They also approved replacing the entire Maple Hall floor at an additional cost of $9,700 and hiring flaggers for the Tulip Parade at $3,000. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 659 honoring Tom and Alexa Robbins (3-0)
• Approved $109,767.43 agreement with Quality Control Corp for Sixth Street Pump Panel replacement (3-0)
• Approved estimating tribal water usage based on 2023 monthly usage (3-0)
• Approved replacing entire Maple Hall floor at additional cost of $9,700 (3-0)
• Approved hiring six flaggers for Tulip Parade at cost of $3,000 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable of $95,825.14 and payroll of $74,972.93 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on land use application LU25-07HDR and continue draft reviews of Comprehensive Plan chapters on public participation and climate, along with a sub-area plan. The commission will also introduce a Youth Advisor page and receive a status report on the Public Participation Program.

• Public hearing: LU25-07HDR
• Draft review: Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2 – Public Participation
• Draft review: Comprehensive Plan Chapter 12 – Climate Element
• Draft review: Land Use Chapter 5 – Appendix 5E Sub-Area Plan
• Introduction of Youth Advisor Page

The La Conner Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of LU25-07HDR, a minor exterior change to the Skagit County Historical Museum office building. The commission also discussed a conditional use permit for dog grooming, heard updates on the Commercial-Transition Zone Subarea Plan, and received drafts of Comprehensive Plan chapters. No final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025, with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of LU25-07HDR for minor exterior changes to Skagit County Historical Museum office building (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous)

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission will hear a presentation from Skagit County's emergency management director on communications, Red Cross involvement, and community training. They will also discuss evacuation routes for flood, fire, and earthquake events. Old business includes planning community meetings and youth engagement for emergency preparedness.

• Presentation by Brian Geer from Skagit County Department of Emergency Management on communications, Red Cross, and training
• Discussion of evacuation routes for flood, fire, and earthquake
• Community meeting planning: next April 12, topics sections 4-6 (grab-and-go kit, important documents, get two weeks ready)
• Youth involvement: high school contact seeking projects for 9th graders in June

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the 2025 Water System Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review bid recommendations for pedestrian improvements and an engineering agreement for a pump control panel.

• Public hearing and resolution for the 2025 Water System Comprehensive Plan
• Bid recommendation for Washington & Road St. Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Agreement with RJC Engineering for 6th Street Pump Control Panel electrical work
• Resolution for the recognition of Arts Commissioners

The La Conner Town Council approved the 2025 Water System Comprehensive Plan (Resolution 657), a bid for the Washington and Road Streets Pedestrian Improvement Project, and an engineering agreement with RCJ Engineering. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved the consent agenda and a resolution honoring outgoing Arts Commission members.

• Approved Resolution 657, the Water System Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved bid recommendation for E&E Contracting for pedestrian improvement project (5-0)
• Approved agreement with RCJ Engineering for electrical engineering of 6th Street Pump Control Panel (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 658 honoring Arts Commission members (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet on February 18 at 6PM to discuss updates to the town’s comprehensive plan, including chapters on vision, profile, capital facilities, land use, and parks and recreation. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the February 4 meeting and public comments.

• Approve minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting
• Draft review: Vision Statement (Chapter 1)
• Draft review: La Conner Profile (Chapter 3)
• Draft review: Capital Facilities (Chapter 9)
• Draft review: Land Use – Chapter 5, Appendix 5E – Sub-Area Plan

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Introduction Element (with edited Vision Statement), the La Conner Profile Element, and the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to the Town Council. The Commission also discussed the Moore-Clark Subarea plan draft and state parking legislation, with further review scheduled for March. No final decisions were made on the subarea plan or parking bills.

• Approved minutes from February 4, 2025, with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended Introduction Element with edited Vision Statement to Town Council (unanimous)
• Recommended La Conner Profile Element with changes to Town Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Capital Facilities Element with changes to Town Council (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The La Conner Arts Commission will elect a new chair and continue discussion of the Commemoration Project, including material selection and messaging. The meeting also includes announcements and public comments.

• Election of a new chair
• Commemoration Project discussion – material and message updates
• Skagit County Historical Museum presents 'Everyone's A Critic' announcement

The La Conner Arts Commission elected Commissioner Elliott as Chair and Commissioner Wesley as Co-Chair for 2025. The commission voted 4-0 to apply for Creative District designation, with the application to be developed by Elliott, Davolio, and Mayor Hanneman for review at the next meeting. They also discussed the Commemoration Project for a plaque honoring former Mayor Ramon Hayes, considering wood and metal materials and installation at the boardwalk corner by Calico Cupboard.

• Elected Commissioner Elliott as Chair for 2025 (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Wesley as Co-Chair for 2025 (4-0)
• Approved motion to apply for Creative District (4-0)
• Agreed to consider teak and ipe wood for commemorative plaque materials
• Scheduled installation of plaque at boardwalk corner by Calico Cupboard
• Discussed potential use of hotel/motel tax revenue for LCAC funding, pending Town Council approval

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission meets to discuss old business items including a new fence at Maple Street Park, changes to the La Conner Visitors Map, an ivy pull event at Pioneer Park, a tribute to Steve Phillips, and tree planting on Morris Street. No new business is listed. The meeting is in-person only at the Garden Club.

• New fence at Maple Street Park
• La Conner Visitors Map changes
• Ivy pull at Pioneer Park (2/8)
• Town Council tribute to Steve Phillips (2/11)
• Morris Street tree planting

The La Conner Parks Commission met on February 12, 2025, and received updates on several projects. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational and procedural. Key updates included the installation of a safety fence at Maple Street Park, ongoing changes to the 2025 visitor map, and recognition of Steve Phillips for organizing ivy pulls.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the meeting
• Heard update on new fence at Maple Street Park (installed January 2025)
• Discussed visitor map updates with Chamber, including adding 'Museums' to legend
• Noted fifth ivy pull at Pioneer Park on 2/8, possibly last before bird nesting
• Recognized Steve Phillips for organizing ivy pulls safely
• Discussed idea of waterproof brochure racks in street end parks (no action taken)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive a presentation from Beckwith Consulting on a Subarea Plan, discuss the Center Street project, and consider several resolutions including a bid waiver for Maple Hall, acknowledgement of park volunteers, adoption of a social media policy, and appointment to the Emergency Management Commission. New business includes a grounds maintenance bid recommendation and authorizing the sale of a surplus 1994 Chevrolet pickup.

• Presentation: Tom Beckwith of Beckwith Consulting – Subarea Plan
• Discussion: Center Street Project
• Resolution No. 623 – Maple Hall bid waiver
• Bid Recommendation – Simply Yards for grounds maintenance
• Invitation to Bid – surplus 1994 Chevrolet pickup

The La Conner Town Council approved a bid recommendation for Simply Yards Maintenance for grounds work, adopted Resolution 656 establishing a social media policy with corrections, and passed Resolution 654 acknowledging volunteers for ivy removal in Pioneer Park. The council also approved the consent agenda, an invitation to bid for a surplus pickup, and an appointment to the Emergency Management Commission. No substantive decisions were made on the Subarea Plan, which remains in the review process.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 654 acknowledging volunteers for Pioneer Park ivy removal (3-0)
• Approved bid recommendation and agreement with Simply Yards Maintenance (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 655 appointing Mike Carlisle to Emergency Management Commission (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 656 adopting Social Media Policy with corrections (3-0)
• Approved invitation to bid for surplus 1994 Chevrolet pickup (3-0)
• Removed Center Street Project from agenda (consensus)

Emergency Management Commission

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Emergency Management Commission. The only substantive item is an update on 'Two Week Prepared' under old business, with no details provided. The agenda includes approval of January minutes and public comment, and will take up any new business raised at the meeting.

• Update on 'Two Week Prepared' program under old business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on land use application LU25-04HDR for 512 S. 1st Street. They will also review draft chapters 1, 3, and 9 of the comprehensive plan. Old business includes status updates on Talmon Development, the Public Participation Program, and applications for a Youth Advisor and WWU interns.

• Public hearing: LU25-04HDR for 512 S. 1st Street
• Draft review of Chapter 1 (Introduction) of comprehensive plan
• Draft review of Chapter 3 (La Conner Profile) of comprehensive plan
• Draft review of Chapter 9 (Capital Facilities) of comprehensive plan
• Update on Talmon Development status

The La Conner Planning Commission approved the HDR permit for changes to 512 S 15th Street (LU25-04HDR) as submitted, following a public hearing. The commission also unanimously voted to invite Maxwell Page to become a youth advisor. Several Comprehensive Plan draft chapters were discussed but not formally approved, with the vision statement and Capital Facilities Element to be revisited.

• Approved LU25-04HDR for 512 S 15th Street as submitted (unanimous)
• Invited Maxwell Page to become a youth advisor (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 with corrections (unanimous)
• Removed 306 Center Street as an agenda item (agreed)
• Discussed but did not formally approve Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1 (Introduction Element)
• Discussed but did not formally approve Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3 (La Conner Profile Element)
• Discussed but did not formally approve Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9 (Capital Facilities Element)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Center Street Project and consider ordinances regarding the Arts Commission, UDC Update Chapter 15, and ADA provisions. The body will also review emergency repairs for the Maple Hall floor and 2025 Tribal Rates.

• Discussion on the Center Street Project
• Ordinance amending Chapter 2.47.020 (Arts Commission)
• Ordinance for UDC Update Chapter 15
• Ordinance for ADA Provision amending Chapter 13
• Resolution for Maple Hall Floor Emergency Repairs

The La Conner Town Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including Ordinance 1254 amending the municipal code, Ordinance 1255 updating the Uniform Development Code, Ordinance 1256 on accessibility compliance, and Ordinance 1257 imposing a six-month moratorium on drive-through facilities. They also approved a fireboat change order for $10,848.72 paid by the Fire Association, waived bidding for Maple Hall floor repairs, and approved the annual EDASC agreement and 2025 Tribal Sewer Rates. The council tabled a discussion on parking restrictions for parades.

• Approved Ordinance 1254 amending Section 2.47 of the La Conner Municipal Code (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1255 UDC Updates amending Chapter 15 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1256 amending Section 13.05.018 for accessibility compliance (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1257 imposing a 6-month moratorium on drive-through facilities (4-0)
• Approved Fireboat Change Order #1 for $10,848.72 paid by Fire Association (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 653 waiving bidding for Maple Hall floor repairs (4-0)
• Approved annual agreement with EDASC (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Tribal Sewer Rates (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review draft versions of Chapter 4 (Economic Element) and Chapter 8 (Utilities Element). The body will also receive status reports on Talmon Development and the Public Participation Program.

• Draft review of Economic Element – Chapter 4
• Draft review of Utilities Element – Chapter 8
• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Update on Youth Advisor

The La Conner Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval of the draft Economic Element and the draft Utility Element to the Town Council, with changes discussed during the meeting. The Economic Element recommendation includes changes discussed by commissioners and the public, while the Utility Element recommendation includes adding language about EV chargers. The commission also approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections.

• Approved minutes from January 7, 2025 with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of Economic Element to Town Council (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of Utility Element to Town Council (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Center Street Project and consider a resolution supporting the La Conner School Levy. The body is also reviewing service agreements for Maple Hall and fire hose testing.

• Resolution in support of La Conner School Levy
• Agreement with National Hose Testing Specialties for ladder and fire hose
• Bid recommendation for Discount Fence for Maple Field
• HVAC maintenance agreement with D.K. Systems for Maple Hall
• Service agreement with Pye Barker Company for Maple Hall

The La Conner Town Council approved Resolution 651 in support of the La Conner School Levy, with no opposition expressed during the required public comment period. The council also approved several contracts, including Maple Field fencing, Maple Hall HVAC maintenance, and fire suppression testing, and waived the $875 permit fee for the Skagit County Historical Museum.

• Approved Resolution 651 supporting La Conner School Levy (4-0)
• Approved $6,750 bid for Maple Field fencing (4-0)
• Approved Maple Hall HVAC maintenance agreement with D.K. Systems (4-0)
• Approved fire suppression testing agreement with Pye Barker (4-0)
• Waived $875 Historic Design Review permit fee for Skagit County Historical Museum (4-0)
• Approved National Hose Testing Specialists agreements (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and payroll (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to discuss a commemoration project and the Creative District. The body will also address the appointment of new commissioners.

• Commemoration project
• Appointment of new commissioners
• Creative District

Parks Commission

The La Conner Parks Commission will discuss updates on several park maintenance and improvement projects, including roundabout cleanup, Morris Street tree planting, refurbishing the prayer wheel at Maple Hall patio, ivy removal in Pioneer Park, and the John Hammer Park project at the town parking lot. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• Roundabout cleanup
• Morris Street tree planting
• Refurbish Prayer Wheel at Maple Hall Patio
• Ivy Pull in Pioneer Park
• John Hammer Park at Town Parking Lot update

The La Conner Parks Commission met on January 8, 2025, with no public guests and no new business. Members received reports on the roundabout cleanup, Morris Street tree planting plans, a planned prayer wheel refurbishment, an upcoming ivy pull, and recent improvements at John Hammer Park. No formal votes or decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at meeting

Emergency Management Commission

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss the impacts and opportunities of the south end development project. The agenda includes public comment, old business, and new business, with the development project as the only substantive item.

• Discussion of impacts and opportunities of the south end development project

The Emergency Management Commission discussed water tank safety, South End development, and set 2025 goals including neighborhood mapping and community training. They will present preparedness talks at 'Meet the Mayor' meetings starting February 8. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded.

• Set 2025 goals: neighborhood mapping, community preparedness training, CEMP annex work
• Scheduled first preparedness presentation for February 8 'Meet the Mayor' meeting
• Discussed posting King tide schedule at city kiosks (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a 6-month work plan and receive status reports on Talmon Development and the Public Participation Program. The body will also consider the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Status report on Talmon Development
• Status report on Public Participation Program
• Review of 6 Month Work Plan

The La Conner Planning Commission met on January 7, 2025, and approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on public comment, staff updates on the 306 Center Street building plans, and the Comprehensive Plan Update work plan.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)