Everett Council Takes Up Edgewater Park Contract, Charter Changes, and Events Center Land

Everett City Council agendas over the past two weeks center on a $2.77 million park renovation contract, proposed city charter changes headed for the November ballot, and land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for action rather than confirmed outcomes.

City Council — June 24

The June 24 City Council agenda included authorization of $5,654,573.09 in claims against the city and discussion of land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including the potential use of eminent domain.

The council was also scheduled to consider proposed city charter changes for the November 3, 2026 general election, award a contract to Facet NW Inc. for tree policy and landscaping work, and take up funding adjustments for the Edgewater Park Renovation Project.

Civil Service Commission — June 24

The Everett Civil Service Commission agenda called for approving a new classification specification for Groundskeeper I, along with revised and retitled specifications for Groundskeeper II and Lead Groundskeeper.

The commission was also scheduled to approve the May 2026 Personnel Action Report, chief examiner certifications, and calls for applicants for June 2026, plus minutes from May 27, 2026.

City Council — July 1

The July 1 agenda featured a contract award to Diverse Earthworks, Inc. for the Edgewater Park renovation in the amount of $2,772,095.62. The council was also scheduled to authorize engineering services for Eclipse Mill Park and the Riverfront Trail improvement at a cost of up to $1,265,575.

An ordinance creating a new chapter for electric-assisted bicycles was listed for first and second readings. A separate ordinance to place city charter changes on the November 2026 ballot was scheduled for second reading.

The council was also set to receive a briefing on adoption of the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program.

What This Means for Residents

The Edgewater Park renovation contract and the Eclipse Mill Park and Riverfront Trail engineering authorization represent millions in park and trail spending. The charter changes, if placed on the ballot, would give voters a direct say in how Everett's city government operates. The Everett Outdoor Events Center land acquisition discussion, including the possibility of eminent domain, could affect property owners near the project area. The electric-assisted bicycle ordinance would establish new rules for riders on city streets and trails.

Coming Up

Everett Planning Commission — July 7: The commission will consider a resolution on the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program, scheduled for a vote, and hold a briefing and workshop on land division regulations. Public comment is open.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agenda only; minutes have not yet been published. Confirmed vote tallies and final outcomes were not available at the time of this report.*

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Everett council awards $2.8M park contract, advances charter measures

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