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Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Todd reviewed site constraints, wetland buffers and existing donor features and said the monument columns sit within the wetland buffer; he counted about 380 names on the existing monument and said the city had stopped accepting new names after the available space filled. Todd said the county had awarded a $250,000 grant for park improvements that must be spent by the end of the year unless extended; he also said the city had a state grant for the monument (broadly worded to cover expansion, repairs and other site improvements) and that staff were targeting roughly $597,000 as a combined project cost once design-level estimates are available.

\"We are out of space for names. I did the count. There's 380 names out there,\" Todd told the council, summarizing a practical constraint that framed the conversation. Staff said the county grant is already contracted (signed in May) and that the state award requires the city to show sufficient matching or complementary funds from other sources before the county and state will reimburse expenditures.

Council members and advisory-board representatives (parks and recreation and arts-and-beautification) emphasized these priorities in discussion: (1) expand the monument to provide additional capacity for names; (2) improve drainage across the park (site-wide) to eliminate soggy areas that limit use; (3) fence and expand the playground for safety and accessibility; and (4) preserve large trees and donor features already on site. The arts board had urged keeping selected enhancements such as additional lighting, two extra flagpoles (city and state) and some stabilized seating so ceremonies (Veterans Day, Memorial Day) can accommodate attendees without sinking into wet grass.

Council members pressed staff on eligibility rules for names on the monument. Todd said the current practice had been permissive: names were included when someone submitted and paid for a plate or engraving, whether the honoree was a resident or living, and that policy had contributed to the rapid use of available space. Several councilors said they believe the city should clarify eligibility (for example, whether names should be limited to residents or to those who died in service), but they did not adopt a new policy at the study session.

Wetland delineation and buffers limit developable area in the park; staff said the monument and much of the proposed work lie near or within the buffer, which will affect design choices and costs. Director Todd said detailed design and an engineer's estimate will be necessary before the city can commit to a final scope and to request county and state grant extensions. He proposed a two-stage design procurement so the selected consultant could present 10-percent concept sketches and then 30/60/90-percent designs for council review.

Council reached consensus on three near-term actions: proceed to hire a designer and run a phased design process (concepts, then more detailed design); request a time-extension from the county for the $250,000 grant once the city can present credible design estimates; and direct staff to perform a separate, quick assessment of whether any feasible parking expansion options exist near the park (a report to return to the council). Several council members emphasized that council will have final decisions on specific design elements after the consultant returns concepts for review.

No binding action or contract award for the monument or park design was taken; the session was a study discussion to refine scope and next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 08 July 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At a study session the council reviewed proposed design priorities for Library Park and the Veterans Monument, confirmed core elements for design procurement and asked staff to pursue a designer and a separate parking assessment; the meeting highlighted funding constraints, wetland-buffer limits and disagreement over monument-name policy.","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},6176870,"Council awards design contract for Silvercrest Drive reconstruction; city to coordinate with water district",319,3514000,3833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a&start=3514&end=3833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a/thumbnail_3514000.jpg","/articles/6176870/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-awards-design-contract-for-Silvercrest-Drive-reconstruction-city-to-coordinate-with-water-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176870-8cd7b9541bea49dd0d2619a706467cb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189204&Signature=R6ngA1qpCEZYy96MZa0rKNJylaFz32HBBPTB6Cr~x3qqT0OViryAlO-3CS8VCtynnylHUR9kdUVyRN6h5XlmP4l5CuBVljlpuULsB113opH3kGY0f89UMvUC-yiib-q~YxhS99UI-lAZzmgb1Akjw59Yf1jkJesowc5K90ZQ5qbHIx5Y9ctHLlVdLvuiwg9qkvAcyW0ljD0eoW38G2S4HvfeZ0Jxf81-lIn0a6h2-pCCnKKz4tqH382Gx5agwL8QmLOmhXwhsU8RrMepzF5mRfRu5G8WY6JeEE1xxoVGRelmoAx6SJZJDOEKSJLiihfetogis8VDOF3Ef6wi0~uNBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on July 8 authorized the city manager to execute a professional-services agreement with Somaz (selected consultant) for Phase 1 design of the Silvercrest Drive reconstruction project in an amount of $300,431.02, inclusive of taxes and subject to city-attorney concurrence.

Staff said Silvercrest Drive and adjacent streets were slated for paving and upgrades; the Silverlake Water Storage District is planning a major pipe replacement in 2027 that would affect the roadway. City staff recommended coordinating construction so the two efforts can be combined to reduce total disruption and cost.

Phase 1 will produce 10-percent alternative analysis and a 30-percent design submittal along with supplemental survey and geotechnical work; Phase 2 (final design and bid support) will follow later and was budgeted separately. The city has a $4,150,000 appropriation in the road-improvement fund for the Silvercrest project in the 2025-2030 CIP; Phase 1 design funding of $300,431 fits within that allocation.

Councilors noted the timing advantage of coordinating with the water-district pipeline work. A motion to authorize the agreement passed 6-0.","Council approved a $300,431 professional-services agreement for Phase 1 design of Silvercrest Drive reconstruction to align city street work with a Silverlake Water Storage District pipeline project and reduce construction impacts.",{"_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},6176875,"Council approves $412,716 design and inspection contract for large-diameter storm pipes",368,3154000,3522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a&start=3154&end=3522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a/thumbnail_3154000.jpg","/articles/6176875/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-approves-412716-design-and-inspection-contract-for-large-diameter-storm-pipes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176875-583aa3bd4a0d9d3ad1b7ab7cd58645ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189204&Signature=TRL-9ftJKSRS9EnC2xjOvKCmTea6l6p7PAf9CEZFQZFWmhxosuBf9OHtp6WIEZi4YS~1K0G5wM-JWyFCT6UwZWoN5ClVh1LWp9wCF4PAxjKOrDrRRHL~A62O0wrKl2DOCDv-AFd0h5SoAyYDJxgP9ebIrNx2jyb-RRQz3S7TesavL3bURmo79y35dklqM9nwpyH0zaRzgOGIH8Bre9XYvA9ZECcRl3dZ4W4JOblQ~3uZUr6eQB~HxfzgTXeB68lxjig5hNIGFQDz8wlVGSnra~zg-XhBYjZ2C1kN1VGzAXKMW0uZsX0Zb-ewnGx6YyYnakcpP3GHg61q5Nw5ptgjyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on July 8 authorized a professional-services agreement with Osborne Consulting Inc. for $412,716 to perform CCTV inspection, cleaning and a five-year stormwater pipe rehabilitation work plan for pipes 18 inches and larger.

Project manager Soltani told the council that the city has approximately 80,000 linear feet of storm pipe 18 inches and larger; the 2025 program will clean and inspect about 24,000 linear feet and produce a rehabilitation work plan that recommends repairs, replacements and maintenance for the next five years.

Soltani said the work focuses on early detection of deterioration to prevent failures and minimize long-term replacement costs; the inspection-only scope will not fund immediate construction repairs. Staff proposed allocating $500,000 in the first year from surface-water utility fees to support the program and recommended deferring the Nickel Creek fish-passage project (currently budgeted at about $400,000 for 2026) to 2027 to cover the funding shortfall.

Councilor questions clarified that the $412,716 contract covers inspection, CCTV and reporting; repairs will be identified in the plan and funded in a subsequent capital program. The resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the Osborne Consulting contract passed 6-0.

Staff noted the program had been completed previously in 2012'2017 and that the updated CCTV data will be used to prioritize future repairs and budgeting.","Council authorized a professional-services agreement for CCTV inspection and a five-year rehabilitation work plan covering storm pipes 18 inches and larger; the first-year inspection program will clean and CCTV roughly 24,000 linear feet of pipe.",{"_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},6176879,"Council approves $276,500 design contract for 2026 pavement preservation program",852,2306000,3158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a&start=2306&end=3158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a/thumbnail_2306000.jpg","/articles/6176879/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-approves-276500-design-contract-for-2026-pavement-preservation-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176879-a4956418f64d4480fea2d9a610cfa2b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189204&Signature=B8mknLPGebr3aq5YkjFXOeUgEYycltEiS8xc9OrV9ms7AWaffxgqjt8xZGJDHoHciuk6a7D7ffR6xmVHycC6tY5FwOzZtFvaIpRljWsR7Bj8zYRwEGZ5NV8XK7bwppo3UzdoTn1cHvav-5-wAsIyfJdTIXfTMrzeT7msF4azr~qTVF6sfkHomEWpTLrT3Su2cuG0cZ1hYw-uI-T1xv~eNlkuA19vPHLVFuzS9yBMXAEXlyIoWosgOt-V7zMeROtiBuNk89S3ukKyx2IBvAuFrx4vWG9Fo78dLdMRoi9NGywv0mIZGWGjgbDeyTV~y0HgXHr4tvhCM3IPYDcMBUTEqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mill Creek City Council on July 8 adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a professional-services agreement with Gray & Osborne Inc. for pavement-preservation design work not to exceed $276,500, inclusive of taxes.

Public-works staff presented the Pavement Preservation program as an ongoing maintenance strategy that uses the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) to match treatment types to street condition. Presenter Robert Bean said, \"When a roadway is above 85, it's considered excellent and not to do anything. When it's 70 to 84, it's preventative maintenance.\" Streets with PCI in the 70'to-78 range were identified in the north end for treatments that fit the budget, staff said.

Staff described two primary treatments for the targeted PCI range: slurry seal (an economical surface maintenance treatment that extends pavement life and provides a protective wearing course) and grind-and-overlay (a deeper resurfacing that requires milling and repaving and costs materially more). Staff said slurry seal typically extends life roughly 5 to 8 years; in some cases a fog seal or crack sealing can follow to extend life further.

The council approved a design schedule presented by staff: notice to proceed to the designer with design work as early as July 14, 30/60/90-percent submittals in fall/winter, advertisement in January and construction to begin in April with completion expected by October (striping to follow after curing). Staff reported the pavement-preservation program budget for the year would be approximately $2.5 million after shifting some funds from 2025 to 2026.

Council discussion reflected concerns that past slurry and chip-seal work had damaged public confidence; the mayor urged staff to show cost comparisons in dollars to the public. Staff said it had revised contract specifications and scheduling windows (July 5 to August 30) to improve curing conditions and outcomes.

A motion to authorize the city manager to execute the Gray & Osborne contract for the $276,500 amount passed 6-0.","The City Council authorized a professional-services agreement with Gray & Osborne Inc. for pavement-preservation design work tied to a north-end street grouping, accepting a $276,500 consultant fee and confirming a 2026 construction schedule.",{"_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},6176884,"Mill Creek launches town-center master plan with community outreach, EIS on schedule",668,92000,760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a&start=92&end=760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342827-b1c76cbbfaf3df9450c3756cfa6a321a/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6176884/Mill-Creek/Snohomish-County/Washington/Mill-Creek-launches-town-center-master-plan-with-community-outreach-EIS-on-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176884-7e00d1f109b6b0574d817657500e761c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189204&Signature=EOrmor6EjUE2fTy7EIdvxwHMXUYhrNyOwAWF1SNyX-rpmG7JjPEFmFckzQ-90jwycqFr-cNq0Xqm8M-TWV67Md1Hk3EmeTjwFhxxk4SW7mAtO29jbYRzKr-BqIV5A2XC9RkpRkBIOjTEh48~ikJrQF5gBhz54GXowz49QGeMv-htjfuHSxKHeglkWDzVgEpCKGM4Y9Vme2PGUJ~N4hGJg1vp1FFMVTGkXuOg1WNLFQcwJ7En-KQe~do2ZsBdbRSqR1PxcogFA7JryWqdo7Dbrm7Va6wU3G17pg01YJJHuVHbt8wwul-UzM7Q~-mWqnPXpftt5tniLAWlyQpSETD1SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mill Creek city leaders and planning consultants on July 8 formally launched a master-planning process for the town-center area, beginning an analysis-and-visioning phase that will include community outreach, development scenarios and a planned-action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

City staff and consultants said the work is intended to extend and reinforce the existing town center's walkability and economic role while aligning growth with infrastructure, mobility and sustainability investments.

Consultant Mitch Ptacha of GGLO said the team was \"really just getting into the start of the project here with our analysis,\" and described three primary phases: analysis and visioning, design exploration and documentation/adoption. He told the council the team will test development scenarios and prepare alternatives to spur private-sector investment.

The consultants outlined a draft schedule: the analysis-and-visioning phase will continue through July into early August; an EIS scoping meeting was described as planned for early September; and a presentation of alternatives tied to a planned-action EIS is anticipated in November, followed by a public comment period that will extend into the new year. The team said it will carry out ongoing outreach at community boards and at this weekend's Mill Creek Festival.

Councillors pressed consultants on housing types and market fit. Council Member Cavallari and others emphasized a local preference for condominiums and \"right-sized\" housing intended to help seniors downsize and to preserve the city's character. Consultants said they come into the process to listen and that housing will be a major component of any future development, while noting legal and construction constraints that affect condominium versus midrise apartment delivery.

The consultants cited prior projects with similar objectives'from neighborhood-scale mixed-use districts to waterfront subarea planning'and said they will work with the city to identify what redevelopment will look like at finer grain than prior policy-level plans.

City staff and consultants said they expect the design-exploration phase to test alternatives and to return options and sketches for council review so the council can make design tradeoffs once preliminary alternatives are available.

Design and outreach milestones through the fall were described as the immediate next steps; no binding policy decisions or rezones were requested at the kickoff meeting.

The council and consultants directed staff to proceed with public outreach, continue the analysis phase, schedule the EIS scoping meeting for early September and bring preliminary design alternatives back to the council for review before any formal land-use or regulatory actions.

Looking ahead, the city expects the master-plan process to produce adoptable documents and environmental review that would create predictable conditions for private investment; staff emphasized the process will be iterative and community-driven.","City officials and consultant team kicked off a master-planning process for Mill Creek's town center, outlining analysis, outreach, and an environmental-impact review timeline that will guide design alternatives and public comment through the fall and into next year.","actionData","errors"]

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