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Staff member Safa told council the vendor's contract includes a free website redesign but requires a concrete brand template (logo, fonts, colors) before design work can begin. Safa said the town currently lacks a standardized brand identity on paper and that the logo used on letterhead and public works trucks is not sufficiently functional at small scales.

Staff proposed a three-step approach: (1) logo redesign, (2) selection of fonts, and (3) selection of a color palette derived from the chosen logo. Safa outlined engagement options including a community contest, staff-developed options with community voting, or a simplified staff-led process given the town's small size. She said arts commission involvement would be appropriate and that staff will seek the commission's input as the project proceeds.

Councilmembers welcomed the idea and suggested engaging local artists and students; several members noted the arts commission should be consulted. Safa said costs are likely to be minimal and that the town can continue using existing stationery until supplies are exhausted. Staff requested council's general approval to proceed with a timeline and to return with any required budget details or community-engagement steps.

Action requested: council grant staff permission to commence brand creation work and to coordinate with the arts commission and community as needed. No formal appropriation was requested at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council 2nd Meeting - July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town staff asked the council to approve a small brand-creation effort (logo, colors, fonts) so the vendor offering a free website redesign can proceed; staff proposed community engagement and arts commission input.","taxTitle","La Conner, Skagit County, Washington","taxId",60298,"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},6152486,"Town outlines plan to upgrade water meters to cellular system; multi-year cost discussed",374,1624000,1998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b&start=1624&end=1998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b/thumbnail_1624000.jpg","/articles/6152486/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/Town-outlines-plan-to-upgrade-water-meters-to-cellular-system-multi-year-cost-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152486-718a676d3cc5d91dad0a63df81ee858f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935161&Signature=QAdiiHGYM9cl9QwxrMyeM6nMwXZ04PAYXg~c8OBRbQ03p8pukHNLXFuVyOpznl44DGS5HI3ck0CX58KVOVjSahf6~T4fcVt-X9IWU4jVU-wC634M5t-lkf88YXFLFzHaqiwXWE7plpnJctyvctXxrANCAOtCPavjexYdQd2v3yHSJ5tKjjEqTJHIgJG9mFUuVlmrXH-nfa2svXKBrS3ymm6L244iq1P3gs6z6p4x04P3lIQwW6OXjaWVj3r0TJJhwxfTAMPF6j6guQD~IGTMIA6U3VbsaguxEerIja6VLJc8lyiZaulM7~MJwhZXBzqTywA19uZI40i0i3TdRhnR4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","La Conner utilities staff described a plan to replace the town's water meters with cellular-enabled units to provide real-time consumption data, diagnostics and leak alerts, and recommended a phased, multi-year rollout.

Brian (utilities staff) said the switch would deliver real-time reads, pressure and temperature diagnostics and automated alerts that customers and staff could access. He explained the town currently budgets about $40,000 annually for meter work; to complete a full conversion in about four years the annual request would rise to roughly $100,000 during the transition years before settling back to a lower maintenance level.

\"Everything's real time with cellular,\" Brian explained, noting benefits including earlier leak detection, fewer costly repeat field reads and better diagnostic data to prioritize repairs. Staff noted that once a conversion starts, it needs to continue through the rollout to capture expected efficiencies and to avoid fragmented systems. The proposal would have town crews performing the meter change-outs and include device monthly service fees through cellular providers; staff said those recurring service fees are typically passed through the cell providers rather than the town's current on-site reading system.

Council discussion focused on budget timing and scale. Staff said an initial budget request of about $40,000 was available for the current year but that council guidance was needed before committing to the multi-year program. Councilmembers expressed support for the benefits but asked staff to present options (for example, scaling the program to $60,000 if $100,000 is not feasible) during the next budget cycle.

No formal resolution or appropriation was passed at the meeting; council signaled appetite for a phased approach and asked staff to return with budget options and a timeline for implementation.","Council discussed a multi-year plan to replace water meters with cellular-enabled devices that provide real-time data; staff proposed phasing the upgrade over four years with higher near-term costs and longer-term labor savings.",{"_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},6152491,"Council moves to adopt greenhouse gas reduction policy to pursue credits",207,1409000,1616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b&start=1409&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b/thumbnail_1409000.jpg","/articles/6152491/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/Council-moves-to-adopt-greenhouse-gas-reduction-policy-to-pursue-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152491-5ffd6e81c8fe2baf6b76902215937098/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935161&Signature=FnORiVhBPMy99nE~7xnP0JwQrvJPs2GHyd~fFhpqLyWD3FSk0g~V2feVPACjTdUp9rz0Wet~44PPmEpvjAEYWuwm8cSOsM3p2CNYpwVb8RtZbu1Wk8EY-k4ddOS3RPUsqW2h-39CW01r32r51eCEqQJKbo9178AmSp7Czu19Q63-j-ObUqcl6BxHhESWmj~1g~U2w7Ex2ueGYsMyqXnVIXXjpA1lOJiyUirL1KwWmI3edjgOXlqLlJZHaGGOR00nrxSu5W-c7K91ZJFQVy63tLA6l9KJwTfp9UHzx1540VK~f3jFH0hv~rQxZKAqkPKyHLovuhFsiat7dIf~h3h24w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","La Conner's Town Council approved a resolution to adopt a greenhouse gas reduction policy designed to position the town for credits and future climate-related programs.

The presenter described the draft policy as having undergone limited review but said staff selected measures from the Washington State Department of Ecology's list that appeared most appropriate for the town. The document will be refined over time; some measures may be completed and checked off, while others will be long-term work items.

During council discussion members noted the draft includes greenhouse gas origins and some measures but lacks explicit detail in certain areas, including alternative energy measures and electric vehicle charging. Staff responded that EV chargers and related measures are discussed in the climate element of the comprehensive plan even if they are not all enumerated in the policy draft. A councilmember described the draft as \"a little light\" on renewable-energy specifics.

A motion to adopt the greenhouse gas emissions reduction policy (referenced in the meeting as Resolution 6 30) was moved and seconded; the council voted by voice to approve the resolution. Staff said the policy will be subject to ongoing fine-tuning and that adopting a baseline policy now will support eligibility for credits.

No budget appropriation or immediate regulatory change was adopted with the policy; staff said further work and review will follow and asked council to signal any specific additions to prioritize in subsequent drafts.","The council voted to adopt a greenhouse gas reduction policy to make the town eligible for certain credits; staff said the policy will be refined over time and ties to elements already in the comprehensive plan.",{"_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},6152495,"Council approves 2025 water system plan resolution; staff to pursue grant funding",203,1086000,1289000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b&start=1086&end=1289","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b/thumbnail_1086000.jpg","/articles/6152495/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/Council-approves-2025-water-system-plan-resolution-staff-to-pursue-grant-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152495-c4bacd2d76af8468c3355e7fb97cef7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935161&Signature=fXXoyRihNddl6NdnI1b7GJNMD4Tg~qQbd2yUgEbLdpoZ97nnrXcpx7oiyXoDX35qQFlgz8w2jqhk2qs4VZzPNoiq-emGJ-Y4tmAk3kU95zHaHe~-DGW7j4fGz4~FKdqlptWHy-8R7y0-F53-0fQatDhtmLRy659xHhthfzjCziBt0UupB5Xgk92nmhLRiDPjGjt34kQK7R6kWnnswPZgeP1YHBOQqLVT~ulmGEu3sTl0fsR4Qs7XwgY9MxxgcaheL57VWSJAUm8Kz9pTUMZ4EqXRSV31E6Qy2oTmW4e~m-EK5qdNc8G~WYzy8kQfgxJBVK8WbQmd4fjJ2CCv8vM1Mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Conner Town Council approved a resolution adopting the town's 2025 water system plan update, which staff said is a necessary step for eligibility in an imminent grant application.

Brian (staff member) presented the plan and said the draft was circulated to agencies and their comments have been incorporated. \"We got all their comments,\" Brian said when asking the council for approval of the resolution. He told the council the timing is important because a grant application closes in about two weeks; staff are already coordinating with the grantor for an approval letter.

Councilperson Taylor moved to approve the resolution identified in the meeting as Resolution 6 71 for the 2025 water system plan update; a second was entered and the council approved the motion by voice vote. During discussion councilmembers noted the asset-management features included in the plan strengthen the town's position for grant review and demonstrate monitoring and efficiency practices the grantor would view favorably.

Staff explained the plan has a 10-year planning horizon, subject to legislative change, and that adoption now aligns the town for near-term funding opportunities. The council did not add amendments to the plan at the meeting. Staff said the town will implement asset-management software and that the plan will be included in future plan review cycles.

Action taken: the council adopted the water system plan resolution. Staff will finalize the resolution record and continue grant coordination, including securing any required approval letters from the grantor.","La Conner council approved a resolution adopting the 2025 Water System Plan update, a step staff said will preserve eligibility for upcoming grant opportunities.",{"_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},6152498,"La Conner council corrects ordinance language and affirms comprehensive plan",80,995000,1075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b&start=995&end=1075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498232-001cc64d2c3fd21b2694eba92593d48b/thumbnail_995000.jpg","/articles/6152498/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/La-Conner-council-corrects-ordinance-language-and-affirms-comprehensive-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152498-8771e42f7302db1844f66b1d4be52e62/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935161&Signature=WzHgHGyf8A2cMrm0fC6mLs4vPYqzZk7i9DmXsTI7S7qDWaC1QuIi~GpWBzLPrNfgoh5WqWCRa593ajLoKWTvVNJrzLv-Rf2C8FnVpKBU6mk6yN7ULf4-V-HT-mfO5Sqmo6CBbGkFKWsbHfYd57dybTvqK0JVTiCsH-EnBg8NKdQ2QvmP1dhDOXD3CzQwkzEt9QHOerGEGfj~dSwz5LXJwrHu8Ay4-0FGuYwBk8gtG6RS2sXYpxPuVOhQzAzEkD9eOLRVRy29WEXLQoGsCcV6bQhgiwpLLpg057GI5hucbIB~sFuZZEeDYFzdXUNHi43JivssQ674CV1ydAzhQR9AgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Conner Town Council on July 1 approved an amendment to the ordinance that clarifies action the council previously took to adopt the town comprehensive plan. The amendment notes that the planning commission made an alternate recommendation and adjusts the ordinance language to reflect the actual action taken.

The change was introduced by staff during the meeting as a technical correction to the ordinance the council passed at an earlier session. Alicia (staff member) said the amendment \"just clarifies what was passed at the last town council\" and that the original ordinance did not fully and accurately reflect the discussion. Councilperson Taylor moved to approve the correcting ordinance; Councilor Steve Carlson seconded. The council voted in favor and the motion carried.

The amended ordinance is identified in the meeting as relating to ordinance numbers discussed during the session: the council referenced ordinance \"12 60\" as the earlier item and indicated the correcting ordinance would be numbered \"12 62.\" The amendment statement presented to the council says the town council approved the comprehensive plan while recognizing the planning commission's alternate recommendation.

Council discussion at the meeting focused on ensuring the ordinance text matched the council's prior vote; there were no further substantive changes to the comprehensive plan explained during the motion. Staff indicated the correction was intended to make the written record accurate rather than reopen the policy discussion.

Procedural notes: Councilperson Taylor moved and Councilor Steve Carlson seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amendment; the council answered \"Aye\" on the voice vote and the motion carried. The council did not take additional amendments during the vote and directed no further staff work on this amendment beyond finalizing the ordinance record.

The council did not discuss new substantive policy changes to the comp plan during this agenda item; the council treated the amendment as a corrective, ministerial action that completes the record for the plan adoption.","The La Conner Town Council approved an amendment clarifying an earlier ordinance to reflect the council's prior vote to adopt the town's comprehensive plan and to note an alternate recommendation from the planning commission.","actionData","errors"]

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