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Asia (staff) said the “community Mingle” will be held August 19 in Maple Hall and will seek public reports of sidewalks, crossings or other obstructions that hinder walking, cycling or access for mobility devices. Staff emphasized the meeting will target fixes that can be implemented without a full traffic-engineering study; she said a typical traffic-engineering study could cost on the order of $80,000 and the town intends to focus on smaller, lower-cost improvements such as installing railings on steps.
Staff said they will provide a virtual option (likely a Google form) for residents who cannot attend in person; the form was expected to be available on the town website by August 18. Staff asked residents to report locations and examples of obstructions so the town can prioritize relatively quick improvements. The meeting is intended to gather community-sourced examples rather than to pursue major capital projects, which would require more extensive analysis and funding.
Council members and residents raised examples of overgrown plants and specific locations with tight pedestrian clearance; staff said they would follow up with property owners and public-works crews where appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting - August 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","La Conner staff announced an August community meeting to gather input on pedestrian, bicycle and ADA obstacles; the town will focus on smaller fixes that do not require costly traffic-engineering studies.","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},6141414,"Town advances solar grant application for fire station; contractor selected for Puget Sound Energy program",300,4391000,4691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5572862-9e64112c5574ab93d9e9c1ca90fbbac0&start=4391&end=4691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5572862-9e64112c5574ab93d9e9c1ca90fbbac0/thumbnail_4391000.jpg","/articles/6141414/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/Town-advances-solar-grant-application-for-fire-station-contractor-selected-for-Puget-Sound-Energy-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6141414-3191f8901d4899d0d285f55de60ae2c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770991410&Signature=cnDb590Rrany9ncpTq8EcUFItuoh7k2u2TP-159jiaT3JL~QloO9fi6xDpPiEezC3S19dbbU0tpe~nusBpfSk4v8-Qqt899YSWP-HTphm9gDGeV3wIblV04sJbQEt-pZMFSHOiJVbFZ5syh4GwYteqMToi5JxbaiDpn6vewU3TVKdEtUTJTgjIqM5SbUzc6x8Ri6Y3a1b~aYOIlgNsQ5K1~DcNG4U~fdUR2EsaW0oKmkeuFqqd1fJvJBSLwUA-QjTK19trtA6OlsXSMWTh19ev3uufgQ1QLoLOBe9INjEbN7HFIH30AOtyNYyflrQ4gjKB5Yq21LfoZRHeHX5nMcmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","La Conner staff updated the council on a solar project application for the town’s fire station and the selection of a contractor for grant submission under a Puget Sound Energy program.
Staff said the town submitted technical information from a chosen contractor — identified in the packet as Westwind Solar — as part of a grant application that, if awarded, would fund installation. The council was told that Puget Sound Energy (PSE) would pay the contractor directly; town funds would not pass through municipal accounts for the award phase. Staff said PSE’s funding structure relaxes certain procurement and regulatory requirements because the payments would not be deposited to town accounts.
Council discussion described the selection as part of the application process: the contractor’s site visit and technical details needed to be included in the application, and signing a contract would follow an award. Staff explained the award process: 50% of program funds would be released upon contract signing and the remainder at project completion, should La Conner secure the award (anticipated in late November).
Council members and staff noted the project’s community benefits, including potential reinvestment of energy savings into a school-based workforce program. Staff also said they had consulted municipal resource and legal advisors (MRSC and Labor & Industries) to confirm regulatory compliance for the arrangement.
No formal contract signing with Westwind Solar occurred at the meeting; the council received the update and discussed next steps pending award.","La Conner reviewed a proposed agreement with Westwind Solar (contractor) for a Puget Sound Energy grant to install solar at the fire station; PSE would pay the contractor directly if the town receives the award.",{"_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},6141419,"Council approves change order for La Conner fireboat; delivery pushed into August",173,3480000,3653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5572862-9e64112c5574ab93d9e9c1ca90fbbac0&start=3480&end=3653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5572862-9e64112c5574ab93d9e9c1ca90fbbac0/thumbnail_3480000.jpg","/articles/6141419/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/Council-approves-change-order-for-La-Conner-fireboat-delivery-pushed-into-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6141419-a9b44fd42179d5f9a4acefd37a9bc51d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770991410&Signature=XqGJ3v03vwl0brSA4ExpicSKnRq1~9Lw6RJcEVPM4DbUjStvdlMmfaNKhP3xEZ9vSF50GhEcfEsujU7V5JTrKcRZJ4EIRHN1n3mNScHOHDSAGtp8yB6wwvaw6ub1xEW~JzX8WPm5SNhEOIx5Ei0hWgmGSRpyE0VAeC4UOLYdVc17GXSUJFGk-FQSqeAnRfeGG7z0HTN~5TDjjLz0qBYkZPBSHSOIur82atux0~xBZ3Fph2azzlKTxkcKNcOoPXIWfP-7Ur4mVVjHZfVMh8w65WFiJdnRc5f-40oDIwkxeEmznt-~7a7~Kc01-fcWvuUvwgQ8tVpYOtvSSrRrU2tUdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Conner Town Council on July 22 approved a change order for the town’s new fireboat and discussed final delivery and berthing arrangements with the Port of La Conner.
Council members voted to approve the change order during the meeting; the packet notes the change order amount but the transcript records the figure unclearly as “some 2,000 and a $131.” Council discussion indicated this change order should complete outstanding work on the vessel. The council also recorded an extension of the delivery date into August and said the boat would arrive for a trial and testing period once complete.
Scott (staff), who presented the item, said the port will provide berthing and access to the vessel and has been cooperative in arranging a suitable location. Council members said the port’s cooperation will help the town’s operational deployment and training. The meeting record also noted plans for an informal ceremony when the old vessel is retired and the new vessel placed at the port.
A motion to approve the La Conner Fire Department change order was made and seconded; the council approved the motion by voice vote. No roll-call tally or detailed breakdown of the change order line items was included in the meeting transcript.
Council members emphasized that the port has been “excellent” to work with on mooring and logistics and that the vessel’s arrival includes a brief trials/testing period. Staff said further coordination with port staff would continue to finalize berthing and operational readiness.","The council approved a final change order for the fire department’s new vessel and discussed berthing and a small ceremony at the port; delivery was extended into August and the port will host the vessel.",{"_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},6141424,"La Conner council appoints arts and planning commissioners; nominees introduce themselves",2362,1638000,4000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5572862-9e64112c5574ab93d9e9c1ca90fbbac0&start=1638&end=4000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5572862-9e64112c5574ab93d9e9c1ca90fbbac0/thumbnail_1638000.jpg","/articles/6141424/La-Conner/Skagit-County/Washington/La-Conner-council-appoints-arts-and-planning-commissioners-nominees-introduce-themselves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6141424-7fe09b90caf4c6e56cda3296cb44c6ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770991410&Signature=WaeQBbnB72eM~hhmJED0qMaMWp1DPAo1wNaEfUKqTm6JUQIDmVeZY1L5NRonrq-ffCR0h-XVLNm6s3pf4V4VUfLKlcTpj~eRq74QPOipmfbbRy~I5hJq9exvAMpY76T1fxFfeaBh~af--MmJGqmt5Zxac3bPlSIvxPSoeBnFjSGPA2ml-Vyv8BZGQTfITXXXeKD6cFFJ05dCviA5BhQb1MuKxBrzqGoXzpFm3xLb~hsCdjLd1VkudEdrftvTDy3VzQ3w0~yB9Ip7KDa02n3gJuVbWyC-Nzts7VybmVE0ATHfBwlXYdZAuA-875M60KGei13JVEYm86nGJouFu195uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Conner Town Council on July 22 approved appointments to the town’s arts and planning commissions, and nominees spoke briefly to the council about their backgrounds.
The council passed a resolution appointing Sarah Dalton to the arts commission and later approved two appointments to the planning commission, including a six-year term for Maya Ocholeto and a temporary placement for Timothy Corey through December to finish an existing seat.
The arts appointment was approved by voice vote after the council’s recommendation that Dalton, who organized a recent arts weekend, would serve on the commission. The council then introduced planning nominees. Maya Ocholeto told the council she has lived in La Conner for a little more than three years, has a background in politics and nonprofit boards, and said she planned to remain in town for the length of a full term. “I have no intention of moving out of the area,” Ocholeto said. The council also named Timothy Corey to fill a vacancy through December so he could learn planning processes before taking a longer term.
A member of the public, Kathy Shiner of 216 North Third Street, had asked the council at the start of the meeting that nominees be given time for background remarks so residents could “know what they’re qualified for,” a request the council accommodated by allowing Ocholeto to speak.
The council voted to approve the resolutions by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motions were seconded and carried. Newly appointed members were informed they would be notified and attend upcoming commission meetings.
The appointments expand commission membership as the town looks to maintain quorum and broaden participation. Council members noted interest in recruiting residents willing to serve and acknowledged public interest in in-town representation for volunteer positions.
Sarah Dalton, Maya Ocholeto and Timothy Corey are expected to begin serving in their respective roles and to attend commission meetings in the coming weeks.","The La Conner Town Council approved a resolution appointing Sarah Dalton to the arts commission and a pair of appointments to the planning commission, including Maya Ocholeto and an interim seat filled by Timothy Corey through December.","actionData","errors"]

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