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Ross also announced Snoqualmie’s continued Tree City USA recognition, saying the designation highlights the city’s tree stewardship and its role in public health and climate resilience. She noted ongoing tree planting in downtown parks and public works activity but did not give precise planting totals beyond council staff’s estimate in department reports.

On transportation, Ross summarized recent Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) briefings on I-90 and State Route 18 improvements. She said traffic would shift to a new configuration on the State Route 18 on-ramp to eastbound I-90 in mid-March and that the diverging-diamond interchange is scheduled to open in late spring or summer 2025; Ross added that the SR 18 widening to four lanes to Deep Creek is expected to complete this summer, after which work on phase 1 toward Tiger Mountain will proceed.

Ross also reminded councilors that the Snoqualmie Valley Governments Association meeting will be held March 26 at the Meadowbrook Interpretive Center and encouraged council attendance and coordination with the city clerk for registration. City Administrator Mike Chambliss and department leads provided a brief operations roundup, including social media engagement on the city’s splash pad project and ongoing IT and Parks & Public Works projects.

The mayor recognized a recent police academy graduation for a new officer, Dylan Lospher, and said the officer’s ceremonial swearing-in will occur later in March.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-10 Snoqualmie City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Ross reported that Snoqualmie earned the Association of Washington Cities Wellness City designation (a 2% premium discount), renewed Tree City USA recognition and shared WSDOT timing for I-90/State Route 18 work; the council was also reminded of a March 26 Snoqualmie Valley Governments Association meeting.","taxTitle","Snoqualmie, King County, Washington","taxId",71685,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6287574,"Snoqualmie council approves additional $1.785 million Ecology loan, two appointments and a separation agreement",0,1306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2549603-34e4657c334d0c209ba9a0d2bb0ce977&start=1306&end=1306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2549603-34e4657c334d0c209ba9a0d2bb0ce977/thumbnail_1306000.jpg","/articles/6287574/Snoqualmie/King-County/Washington/Snoqualmie-council-approves-additional-1785-million-Ecology-loan-two-appointments-and-a-separation-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287574-bf9124e4fcb34f6639d70d2eb0cc4475/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174910&Signature=JnKO9Idj~pyEWTZP~ZBJFR43B05mV4KtYJ8KPdVQ2arhJuLkZZuclOS8tzcETMgqJBEFSpaPONUpyyV6fE-Na0B1Q-JSScCBEv7TbuzzWLS7rcyjrHGF9aW~XJPax~lNPYX9D4sPP7ssSbXwUE0Wo0fsRfchsfwyId05bBSqgrp9Z3UQqlJSE2L~xWvAGXp-f0vQawfaKL5nLqeKDE2hm7kDkY8qZOM2SAllvL-tz1xRXIz9epu3yOIvmvSGQzPcQsOtn1GSIaqMNyw4UPR6ohuPobceyGvy7qud~9Jh7uPD3kz5-y4MrtNYx24lZGE74UNbYL5J56zO5m8JGb8RmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Snoqualmie City Council on March 10 unanimously approved a $1,785,000 increase to a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan from the Washington State Department of Ecology to fund reclaimed water system improvements, appointed two residents to advisory commissions and authorized a separation agreement following an executive session.

Council action came after Councilor Benson read the loan item, which increases the city’s prior loan of $6,866,000 to a total of $8,651,000 under the same agreement and terms. Project engineer Andrew Vining told the council the added funds come at an effective 1.6% bundled rate and said, “it’s a good news for the city. They were able to provide the increased amount and will reduce the burden on our utility rates.” Vining clarified that the 1.6% consists of a 1.3% loan rate plus a 0.3% administrative fee that “does go to the state.”

The council moved and seconded the resolution accepting the additional loan (moved by Councilor Vincent; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Holloway). There was no public comment; the motion passed unanimously.

In separate procedural votes, the council appointed Simon Hurley to fill the unexpired Planning Commission Position 2 term through Dec. 31, 2026 (moved by Councilor Washington; seconded by Councilor Cotton) and appointed Maria Hurley to the Arts Commission (moved by Councilor Cotton; seconded by Councilor Christiansen). Both appointments passed unanimously.

Following an executive session called under RCW 42.30.110(1) to discuss potential litigation, the council returned and approved a separation agreement dated March 10, 2025, authorizing the mayor to sign (moved by Councilor Johnson; seconded by Councilor Christiansen). That motion also passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution accepting additional Department of Ecology Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan funding (increased by $1,785,000 to $8,651,000): moved by Councilor Vincent; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Holloway; outcome: approved unanimously.
- Appointment of Simon Hurley to Planning Commission (fills unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2026): moved by Councilor Washington; seconded by Councilor Cotton; outcome: approved unanimously.
- Appointment of Maria Hurley to Arts Commission: moved by Councilor Cotton; seconded by Councilor Christiansen; outcome: approved unanimously.
- Separation agreement dated 03/10/2025 (authorize mayor to sign): moved by Councilor Johnson; seconded by Councilor Christiansen; outcome: approved unanimously.

The council also added an additional executive session on potential litigation to the evening’s agenda before votes, and read several planned executive sessions on collective bargaining, candidate evaluations, and possible real estate acquisition with no action anticipated for those items.","The Snoqualmie City Council unanimously approved a $1.785 million addition to a Department of Ecology Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for reclaimed water system improvements, appointed members to the planning and arts commissions and authorized a separation agreement following executive session.","actionData","errors"]

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Mayor announces Wellness City designation, Tree City USA recognition and WSDOT I-90/State Route 18 updates

Snoqualmie council approves additional $1.785 million Ecology loan, two appointments and a separation agreement