Medical Lake City Council approves budget amendment for historic Depot purchase

The Medical Lake City Council meeting on May 7, 2025, focused on key budget amendments and the passage of an ordinance related to the city’s financial planning.

During the meeting, the council discussed a quarter one budget amendment that included significant expenditures. The proposed amendments allocated $355,472 from the general fund for the purchase of the historic train depot. Additionally, the public safety fund was set to receive $114,523 for the law enforcement department and $500 for the animal control department. These amendments were previously highlighted in the quarter one reports presented at the last meeting.

The council unanimously approved the budget amendments after a brief discussion, with no objections raised. Following this, the council moved to read and approve Ordinance 11 34, which amends a previous ordinance regarding the city’s budget for 2024 and 2025. This ordinance also passed unanimously and will be revisited for a second reading at the next regular meeting.

The meeting concluded without any executive sessions or emergency ordinances on the agenda. Citizens were given the opportunity to provide feedback, with one resident noting positive community engagement regarding parkland acquisition, receiving considerable online support.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to managing city finances effectively while engaging with community concerns. The next steps will involve further discussions on the approved amendments and the upcoming second reading of the ordinance.