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Excuse mayor: The council moved and seconded a motion to excuse Mayor Holzklaw because he was on vacation; the motion passed and the mayor was excused. The transcript records the motion and the outcome but does not list named movers and seconders.

Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda — which included warrants/checks, payroll ACH transfers and council meeting minutes — in a single motion. The transcript records one council member abstaining from a particular item because they had not had the opportunity to review earlier material; the meeting record then states, verbatim, “Okay. So motion passes 5, 4 and 1 abstain.” The consent items included two resolutions described on the agenda as interlocal jail services agreements (listed as Cadiz County Sheriff’s Office and Lynnwood jail services on the agenda text provided to council). A council member asked whether resolutions should be pulled, was reminded they can be approved on consent when previously presented, and chose to abstain from voting on that basis.

Extended meeting and executive session: The council approved a motion to extend the meeting to 9:00 p.m. before going into executive session on potential property acquisition under RCW 42.30.110. The transcript records successive extensions of the executive session until adjournment; the meeting concluded with an announcement that no action was taken in executive session.

Why it matters: The consent agenda carries the city’s routine financial approvals and administrative actions. The two interlocal jail services items were on the consent agenda; a council member abstained from voting on at least one consent item due to not having reviewed materials in advance.

What’s next: Minutes and formal records will reflect the approvals; council members requested the usual practice of pulling consent items if discussion is needed prior to a vote.

Ending: The council recessed into executive session for property acquisition discussion and later adjourned at about 9:10 p.m.; no action was reported as taken in executive session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 25 February 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mill Creek City Council approved the consent agenda including claims, payroll and meeting minutes; the council also moved to excuse Mayor Holzklaw and extended the meeting into executive session. Vote tallies and abstentions were recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Mill Creek, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",71062,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308758,"City engineer outlines multimodal transportation plan; Trillium Boulevard highlighted for redesign options",1775,4225000,6000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565&start=4225&end=6000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565/thumbnail_4225000.jpg","/articles/6308758/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/City-engineer-outlines-multimodal-transportation-plan-Trillium-Boulevard-highlighted-for-redesign-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308758-4deca9df1825c3a2362eacbde0dd719d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203117&Signature=L3XIrieGQ35WOsBxrDLAauwZjMVm1cm3kwKNRIukLh4TMqQESKz3mHvuFVj9oDzGcFsYYbonJ3NXYTCZob6aW~4UFbg8Kh71X-HKmPwNDjGQg2MP3ugE7fy1EgdtO~9yPG3Xvf092FI30OWH8FAQedQjWLxU9llo-ODQc1y~N~LWUPhgZOYhSQ6cz9r60por3XTlihOk0wBWu3QTR4ZTMZUJP9b2xNEAOaQQBDkkkju0ib3OU7TdoTiOcKJbEX58Ec9v~7o6oUHvTWUSY8rnfBBIm~BHY6Q9rstGavcjyGx-Bu0x6zwXVDh5ucQjuaBoV3Lh48y97t9tbGbVIUYkdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Engineer Dan Carmody presented a study session on the citywide multimodal transportation system plan on Feb. 25, describing the city’s current pedestrian and bicycle network, transit connections and proposed retrofit options for busy corridors such as Trillium Boulevard.

Carmody defined multimodal as accommodating multiple modes — pedestrians, bikes, transit and vehicles — and said Mill Creek’s pedestrian network is largely present (most streets have sidewalks on at least one side), while the bike network is limited and concentrated on arterial streets. He said a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant study — the city’s comprehensive safety action plan — is underway to identify high‑injury locations and recommend safety retrofits prior to seeking implementation funds.

For Trillium Boulevard, Carmody presented a range of cross‑section options: paint‑only buffered bike lanes as a low‑cost retrofit; buffered curb or raised planter separators to harden separation; two‑way separated bike lanes on one side of the roadway; and shared ped/bike paths adjacent to sidewalks. He noted tradeoffs including swept‑cleaning and maintenance challenges for planted medians and the need to preserve adequate drive‑lane width for buses on routes that carry transit service.

Council members raised safety and maintenance questions. Council member Allison asked about the size and plant palette for bioretention strips; Carmody replied that 11–12 feet is a common optimum width for effective bioretention and that plantings would be drought‑ and season‑tolerant. Council member Cavalieri asked about travel‑lane widths; Carmody said collector travel lanes are typically 11–12 feet and narrowing lanes generally calms traffic. Multiple council members urged community engagement and asked the staff to return with data, crash heat maps and recommended designs.

Why it matters: The plan outlines practical retrofits and rebuild options that could reduce crashes, increase pedestrian and bicycle use, and support the city’s brand as a walkable, multimodal community. Trillium Boulevard was flagged for priority analysis because of vehicle speeds and the presence of Heatherwood Middle School.

What’s next: Staff will complete the SS4A safety study, return with consultant recommendations and cost estimates this spring, evaluate Trillium cross‑section alternatives and incorporate maintenance requirements into design choices.

Ending: Council thanked staff for the analysis and asked for follow‑up that includes community input, crash and speeding data, and estimated construction and maintenance costs for candidate sections.","City Engineer Dan Carmody presented the citywide multimodal transportation plan, identifying pedestrian network progress, gaps in the bike network, upcoming Safe Streets for All safety analysis, and several retrofit options for Trillium Boulevard.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308763,"Deputy public safety director outlines updated emergency plan, training and volunteer communications",2164,2045000,4209000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565&start=2045&end=4209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565/thumbnail_2045000.jpg","/articles/6308763/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/Deputy-public-safety-director-outlines-updated-emergency-plan-training-and-volunteer-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308763-93bf8988f672662e21443a87670ce4d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203117&Signature=b8ZSr90dD0QafCFz80SgWV4zBkhrn8tUIqFcUhMVb8LW7hesnrryUASKoKK1uNJoP0hUtUmLPuP8fUnvt1a16lFMlb8s31hvVyBYWvZKEFmIqgMRD0xcecf-t8IH1alCt5RmxFzSiagf3sT9eOCSicgw2Ui12jk7PzgPSOpoDav83SjFd7x2pQgqRKrXMWjCMsswk6k83Iyid4goKMj2z3F4cQ4TgdTUaAdA5JuoG1xQCk20ep9LZEQJ4nCvqaLIpEkh0DObFxnyqLsYjQW149CCqJGTI~MqSiqGvYD1EXZFWV6m-ND7TZ~F-2qWt2ZFA~yl-04AijBTvqu9R2PPpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Director of Public Safety Eric Chartrand presented an update on the city’s emergency management program at the Feb. 25 study session, describing a completed update to the city’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, required FEMA training for staff and new auxiliary communications and supplies for initial response.

Chartrand said he completed a CEMP update in February that aligns staff titles and assignments to specific emergency roles and that the city is now in the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) template process. He said Snohomish County will provide a liaison under the DEM grant program to help complete the CEMP. “This CEMP is a fantastic work product in my opinion as it outlines each city's resources, which includes staffing, vehicles, heavy equipment,” Chartrand said.

Chartrand outlined training progress: he reported police personnel have completed required FEMA online courses, the city has logged more than 400 hours of documented training across staff, and that director‑level FEMA in‑person training and tabletop exercises are planned in the fall after online prerequisites are met. He also said the city purchased food and water to support roughly a seven‑day supply for about 50 staff and is assembling personal‑care kits for employees.

On communications, Chartrand described a new relationship with the Snohomish County auxiliary communications group (ham radio volunteers), repairs and equipment updates to the city radio room, and arranged access so volunteers can perform weekly checks and respond to incidents. He also identified the city’s Marcom director, Jody, as the designated public information officer (PIO) under the incident command structure for dissemination of official information.

Council members pressed for more tactical, locally specific planning. Council member Cavalieri and others asked for concrete “if/then” steps — for example, specified local shelters, mapping of distribution sites, succession lines for leadership if city managers are unavailable, and public exercises that involve the community. Chartrand and council members agreed tabletop exercises and live drills will be needed and that more work is required on community outreach and neighborhood “map your neighborhood” programs; Chartrand confirmed the police department previously offered a Map Your Neighborhood class and the city is seeking a new instructor following retirement of the prior instructor.

Why it matters: Chartrand said Mill Creek sits near the Southern Whidbey Island fault and Snohomish County DEM lists earthquakes, floods, weather events and epidemics as the most probable hazards for the city. Council members urged the city to emphasize local self‑sufficiency for residents and to accelerate exercises and public communication so residents know where to go and what to do in the hours and days after a major incident.

What’s next: Staff will continue FEMA training, work with Snohomish County DEM liaison on the CEMP template, expand CERT/volunteer enrollment and schedule tabletop and community drills. Council asked for a tactical plan document that lists steps and roles for sheltering, logistics and communications during a major incident.

Ending: Council thanked Chartrand for the update and asked for follow‑up material showing tactical checklists, proposed public‑information plans and an exercise schedule.","Deputy Director of Public Safety Eric Chartrand summarized an updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, staff FEMA training, auxiliary communications capability and early CERT work, and council members pushed for clearer tactical plans and local sheltering guidance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308768,"City Manager moves several strategic‑planning items earlier in 2025; council OKs revised staging",533,1507000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565&start=1507&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565/thumbnail_1507000.jpg","/articles/6308768/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/City-Manager-moves-several-strategicplanning-items-earlier-in-2025-council-OKs-revised-staging","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308768-d7827c77be6069c37c8a92bd8b044093/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203117&Signature=afa2HM~odfnaPYKl8f51ma4Mn3Fhk8UDefjjCFQtm2GRkJ25DKYkOoBUdfvtYQwAe6NSbom9VOopD1oBO9u~0F0DzzHrTTHipEcjzy4yvYb4-UZ7bErxZmzfpR0iDuxIXK3ChQg5pxQUru4vHrVlcni~2yeiElkGjMMluYuf5TXBnzr8Rq-C3FqSCSOUoTMXenLQ3IJZ~YGFJuyeg0CrdL7HNsH-NGzWV1yE6Sl8BaAqp1DOMS0WrKw1QEvl5~UaviBVbc4DWwNqdIYjgCqGbX-XG~cXMm59FCbdWmZDCdEcf5YpXLQJkB71l4AhHtC8OaOeRdqxN5r-3D9hjIv-bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Martin Yamamoto presented updated staging for the council’s strategic planning retreat priorities on Feb. 25 and asked the council to approve the revisions, which shift several South Town Center and City Hall evaluation items earlier in 2025.

Yamamoto said the changes reflect council feedback and staff capacity. He said items tied to the DRCC property and a possible City Hall move were moved up to April to allow earlier analysis of developability and to coordinate with the DRCC planning work. He also said the city will assess potential relocation of the post office and would follow up with federal contacts in May and after the legislature adjourns.

Yamamoto summarized other adjustments: moving the study of special‑purpose district revenue sources and tax options to third quarter, planning a fee study and benchmarking of other cities in the coming months, and tasking the director of community development to prepare an economic development strategy later in the year. “We will, of course, probably refine these as we get to third quarter,” he told the council.

Council members asked about staff capacity and timing. Council member Cavalieri suggested the April–September schedule was ambitious and urged flexibility; Yamamoto said directors were reviewing workload and the city would be “fluid” and keep council informed if storms or operational demands delayed projects. Council member Paddock recommended the council receive fee‑study benchmarking materials earlier; staff said a contract to begin a fee study was expected in the coming weeks.

Why it matters: The changes accelerate analysis of redevelopment options for City Hall and the DRCC property and move forward on revenue source reviews and utility tax options. Those analyses could inform later decisions about annexation, property developability and capital projects.

What’s next: Staff will return with updated schedules, fee‑study procurement and developability analysis in the coming months. Council gave direction to proceed with the revised staging and asked staff to report when workload or external events force further changes.

Ending: Council members signaled support for the revised staging and asked staff to remain flexible and report timing updates to the council.","City Manager Martin Yamamoto presented a revised staging of the strategic planning retreat priorities, moving several South Town Center and City Hall/DRCC items earlier in the calendar based on council feedback and staff capacity.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6308772,"Mill Creek Chamber reports membership growth, new events and foundation for grants",1250,240000,1490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565&start=240&end=1490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2418802-ac72aef77843865b51298f6c09f49565/thumbnail_240000.jpg","/articles/6308772/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/Mill-Creek-Chamber-reports-membership-growth-new-events-and-foundation-for-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308772-3939194dfe6856747943dce23d5fd129/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203117&Signature=ZVeFEuUsegqI8Pm5~vH97~MUBK~ssT3pn6fw4XwNSZn8GAQffj9LSQenOJ6RiqgCIP09W2RCGP5xN0zI1dxkDKNUvBLhjL5vGARH0-ScEirTh1toq6Kk8bCfAXrxJ0eQQ1gEEmPkyj97NeSK0eVg~EAQAqvUhIJynjZIuJSqjl-kM8IUJXI-SNmuKRxtZx8y77kgS8kuZ9HazZEw3XqUoSogS6WOnQopVIrvJZJc-sa1MrMo8yIZgW2LNTVMAwLfxgONsyldK942aNT~Kd~T5Km2wVMBhZsgj4mfJ5E7R4yRpuhQkoQbKnnfuHqGQ5rojfvJj3ycZ0vfcE3iOWx3NQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce told the City Council on Feb. 25 that membership and programming grew in 2024 and the organization is expanding services in 2025.

The presentation, given by Greg Ellen, president of the Mill Creek Chamber, and supported by City Manager Martin Yamamoto, highlighted a rise to 25 ‘Visionary’ members — the Chamber’s top sponsorship level — and the merger of Town Center programming into the Chamber’s events calendar. “We are at 25 Visionary members right now, which is the biggest number of Visionary members we've been at,” Ellen said.

The Chamber said it finalized creation of a Mill Creek Chamber Foundation as a 501(c)(3) to receive tax-deductible donations that will support scholarship and grant programs funded by proceeds from the Chamber’s events such as the golf tournament. The foundation is intended to make sponsorships more attractive to larger donors and to diversify the Chamber’s funding.

Ellen described a set of recurring networking programs — Engage Mill Creek, Coffee Connections and Third Thursday — and a growing Town Center committee that will run or rebrand local events including a May wine walk and a summer “Roper Romp.” He also said the Chamber has added regional firms, including larger HVAC and other companies that do business across Puget Sound, some joining as members to establish a local footprint.

Council members asked about the Chamber’s office at City Hall North and the group’s committee structure. Ellen said the Chamber’s “lunch and learn” series is outgrowing its current meeting room and that the City Hall North space — recently upgraded HVAC — has been helpful. Jeff Ritter was named as the Chamber’s executive director; Marcela (Marcella) Allen and Brian Trendler were identified as board members who attended the council meeting.

Why it matters: Council members and staff said closer, formalized relations with the Chamber could help Mill Creek coordinate on business attraction, land-use changes and legislative outreach. The Chamber identified a government relations committee as a 2025 priority to improve two‑way communication with city staff and elected officials.

What’s next: The Chamber will continue outreach to new businesses, expand Town Center events and use the foundation to funnel tax‑deductible contributions toward scholarships and grants. Council members expressed support and asked the Chamber to continue coordinating with city staff on Town Center programming and business attraction.

Ending: Council members thanked the Chamber and its volunteers for the presentation and for ongoing community work.","The Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce told the City Council that membership and programming expanded in 2024–25, including new Town Center events, a Chamber foundation for tax-deductible donations, and plans to strengthen government relations.","actionData","errors"]

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