Everett council awards $2.8M park contract, advances charter measures
The Everett City Council voted to spend nearly $2.8 million on the Edgewater Park renovation project and moved forward with proposed city charter amendments for the November ballot during its July 1 meeting. The council also advanced new electric-assisted bicycle rules and authorized engineering work for two other park projects, while an earlier meeting revisited land acquisition for a proposed outdoor events center.
Edgewater Park renovation contract awarded
The council awarded a $2,772,095.62 contract to Diverse Earthworks, Inc. for the Edgewater Park Renovation Project. The item was part of the consent agenda on July 1, following earlier funding adjustments discussed at the June 24 meeting. No change orders or additional costs were itemized in the meeting record.
Charter changes head to November ballot
A second-reading ordinance to place a package of city charter amendments before voters on Nov. 3, 2026, passed the council. The changes, which had been debated since a June 24 discussion, will now appear on the general election ballot. Details of the specific charter revisions were not enumerated in the meeting summary.
Electric bicycle ordinance advanced
Council members gave first and second readings to an ordinance that would create a new chapter in the municipal code governing electric-assisted bicycles. With both readings complete, the new regulations are set to take effect after the standard publication period.
Engineering services approved for two park projects
The council authorized up to $1,265,575 in engineering services for the Eclipse Mill Park and Riverfront Trail improvement project. The work will be conducted by a firm not named in the meeting record, and the authorization covers design and related services.
Land acquisition considered for events center
At its June 24 meeting, the City Council discussed land acquisition for the proposed Everett Outdoor Events Center. The discussion included potential use of eminent domain, but no vote was taken. The council also authorized $5,654,573.09 in routine claims against the city and reviewed a contract award to Facet NW Inc. for tree policy and landscaping services.
Civil Service Commission reclassifies groundskeeping jobs
The Everett Civil Service Commission met June 24 and approved new and revised job classifications for groundskeeping staff. A new specification for Groundskeeper I was created, while existing specifications for Groundskeeper II and Lead Groundskeeper were retitled and revised. The commission also approved a May personnel action report and chief examiner certifications for June 2026.
Briefing on transportation plan
During its July 1 meeting, the council received a briefing on the adoption of the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program. No formal action was taken on the plan.
Coming up
No city meetings are currently scheduled for the next two weeks, according to the city calendar. Residents can monitor the city’s website for any late-added sessions or special meetings as the fall election cycle approaches.
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