No decisions at recent Oak Harbor meetings; council to vote on speed limits, contracts this week
No final decisions were made at the two public meetings held in Oak Harbor over the past two weeks, but the City Council is set to vote on several items this week, including speed limit changes on State Route 20 and new city contracts.
Recent meetings
Hearing Examiner – June 24
The Hearing Examiner reviewed an application to expand the Oak Harbor Boys & Girls Club at 30 SE Ely Street. The proposal calls for constructing a 9,072-square foot canopy roof structure over a grass field to create a covered basketball court. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions on lighting, parking, and building codes. The meeting was an agenda-only item; minutes have not yet been published.
Police Community Advisory Board – July 1
The Police Community Advisory Board met to introduce new members and discuss department programs. New board member Dennis Bright was introduced, along with several new police hires. The board also heard an introduction of the Embedded Social Worker (Co-Responder) program. Members discussed staffing a booth for National Night Out and approved minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting. No votes on policy items were taken.
Upcoming meetings
City Council – July 7
The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2046, which would amend speed limits on Washington State Route 20 north of NE 16th Avenue. The council is also scheduled to vote on a concession agreement with El Sazon de Oaxaca and an employment agreement for the Parks and Recreation Director. Purchase authorizations for truck and trailer replacements are on the agenda, as are appointments to the Planning Commission for Positions 4, 5, and 7.
Arts Commission – July 9
The Arts Commission will consider approving funding for the Lions Head statue at Whidbey Playhouse. Commissioners will also receive updates on the Kinnebrew installation and the Flintstone Car project. A discussion on a potential name change for the 115 Creative Arts Fund is listed, along with approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes from May and June.
Coming up
- **City Council** – July 7 (agenda available on city website)
- **Arts Commission** – July 9
Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted on the City of Oak Harbor’s official meeting portal.
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