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Russ Wright, Community Development Director, told the council that Everett had provided draft comments and staff expect another round of responses in one to two weeks. \"At this point, they've told us they'll have comments back to us probably in another week or two,\" Wright said. He said the city is seeking clear, balanced easement language that allows reasonable uses above the easement without encumbering neighboring properties.

Council members asked whether construction or pavement would be allowed above the waterline. Wright said recent drafts proposed permitting pavement or parking in the first 30 feet over less-critical pipes while prohibiting permanent structures; the agreement would still bar building foundations directly above critical pipes.

Wright and Mayor Gailey (referenced in council remarks) said the outcome of the negotiations matters for downtown economic development because the waterline location constrains the buildable footprint on the south side of Twentieth Street Southeast. Director Wright said the city has been effectively holding that area for more than six years and staff would continue to pursue a sit‑down meeting with Everett to resolve outstanding language, permit clarity and notification procedures.

No formal action or funding decision was taken at the July 1 meeting; staff will return to council with updates as negotiations with Everett progress.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Special Meeting of July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff said July 1 they continue negotiations with the city of Everett over easement language and permitted uses above an Everett-owned waterline; staff aims to secure parity in the agreement so commercial development can proceed on the south side of Twentieth Street Southeast.","taxTitle","Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",53861,"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},6171816,"Council tables traffic‑camera ordinance after public hearing; staff to revise ordinance",1632,4078000,5710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393504-061775ee286b4bc49bb66e9fc5a37f9d&start=4078&end=5710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393504-061775ee286b4bc49bb66e9fc5a37f9d/thumbnail_4078000.jpg","/articles/6171816/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-tables-trafficcamera-ordinance-after-public-hearing-staff-to-revise-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171816-66ca9c67a37e9ed5a93ef738df024191/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068504&Signature=nUCB2KWAgwdZ18b1O7O1BGqta9JV~KeKVm9Cs5PJ1e1987eymvy6jmugpS-~hCvO05avAdJrwifOWdXUojg~R-sDcbD~HFuLwEpVgjP5UAPBXLSSY6jKdGe441SU4c5T5Oh5TEyqIDZyOegqigDTPIWApk45i5L8QOzUAPnJ0Zda44vIaaW-svDKfeJNJHN4Zi5GkqJTAxQARPQTyJxXe9oOxrgRfsWAJmuyexhcwNzYWEc8cNW-GLz4uzc5KuRSSEmFEXxBmmTUAverr7OaZ~A6LNAr0ggnssymFgSPdKZ6-CZBTlq2z7uyHYmT~8S8Gjqdw0Ad4nlh4Yyz62PHqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Stevens City Council opened a public hearing on a proposed traffic safety camera ordinance on July 1, heard staff and public comments, and then voted to table further action pending an updated ordinance and additional analysis.

Aaron Halverson, public works director, and other staff presented background on traffic safety cameras, citing reduced speeds and crash reductions in other Washington jurisdictions and recent changes in state law expanding allowable locations. Halverson described the program framework, including required location analysis, signage requirements, limits on photographic use and the state requirement that 25% of fines be remitted to the state's Cooper Jones fund.

Council members and residents asked about privacy, the process for contesting citations, vendor responsibilities, cost and whether cameras would be installed only in statutorily specified zones. Halverson said photos may not show the driver or passengers for general use and that the registered vehicle owner receives the mailed violation notice and may contest it in court. He noted staff would prepare an equity and crash analysis required by state law before any camera activation.

Several residents spoke in favor of enforcement to reduce speeding in neighborhood hot spots. Carol Kotzick, a Lakeshore resident, cautioned that cameras are not a universal fix and urged a broader traffic-safety strategy. John Claybrook described speeding at a local roundabout and urged enforcement.

Councilmember (unnamed in public roll call) moved to table further action until staff submits a revised ordinance and corrected clerical errors; the motion passed. City staff said they will correct typographical and code‑section errors, provide examples of program outcomes from peer jurisdictions, supply citation and contest statistics, and return with an updated ordinance and location analysis before seeking final council approval.","After a staff presentation and public comment on automated traffic enforcement, the Lake Stevens City Council on July 1 voted to table further action and requested clerical fixes and an updated draft ordinance and analysis before proceeding.",{"_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},6171820,"Lake Stevens Council adopts 2026–2031 six‑year Transportation Improvement Program",1198,2861000,4059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393504-061775ee286b4bc49bb66e9fc5a37f9d&start=2861&end=4059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393504-061775ee286b4bc49bb66e9fc5a37f9d/thumbnail_2861000.jpg","/articles/6171820/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lake-Stevens-Council-adopts-20262031-sixyear-Transportation-Improvement-Program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171820-b883470da104b9457c5683200311f9b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068504&Signature=M05NwxfFJ90MJ7qC2Z5hl35PxJaPlHLy3zpFaPOhzmYZkTy2dDi-iZf~ugpwg78VrvAQJ9kmyntn2X1R3Ap7xXrwqDgLsWO18eyrC~~2NoBsqijBvHQTKAwrmObuce4VeZVmOcKnoyzDY0S6udTxOxBaiJAmGjn77uyz86xDeB9MUwEGAJa8dqe8Lm9cdNXQD8veKmyzkwBaQ5BJ6y0d-GdNL6k06UlbiK2h8QIpDwmNgZe7tthuyMAWEwOdNwHxQPAdFZ00~sPXOtwaWECj6~36xFglM0ieuAkSZV8KLhgA~qnkaPkLGMBHYjykwbJo8bahC7QOtXLu90dzDpcz0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Stevens City Council adopted the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program on July 1, approving Resolution 20 25 0 7 after a public hearing and staff presentation.

Kim Plinker, city engineer, presented the TIP as a planning document required by state law and emphasized it does not by itself authorize funding. \"Per the RCW, a TIP is a comprehensive six-year plan that cities and towns must adopt and update annually to outline transportation improvement projects,\" Plinker told the council during the public hearing. She said the TIP aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan, six‑year capital improvement plan and the Transportation Benefit Program implementation plan.

Council members asked clarifying questions about placeholder amounts included in the TIP. Plinker explained some line items are contingency placeholders tied to future budget cycles or possible grant awards; she called out a draft $1.2 million placeholder for 2026 for a targeted project and explained it would be updated during the 2026 budget process. On Twentieth Street Southeast corridor improvements, staff explained larger amounts shown in later years represent potential grant-funded phases and that the city is pursuing state grant opportunities, including conversations with the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB).

After the public hearing and council discussion, Councilmember (unnamed in the public roll call) moved to approve the resolution. The motion passed with the council voting \"Aye.\" Plinker said the TIP will be filed as required to maintain the city's eligibility for state and federal funding and will be updated as project designs, budgets and grant outcomes evolve.

The TIP lists multiple projects and preliminary cost estimates consistent with earlier plans and shows where projects may be eligible for TBP, CIP or grant funding; staff said such entries are intended to preserve project readiness and support future grant applications.","The council approved Resolution 20 25 0 7 on July 1 to adopt the city's six‑year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2026–2031, a planning document that lists proposed projects and funding placeholders but does not itself authorize spending.",{"_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},6171822,"Lake Stevens council says 1-way couplet will not be implemented; alternatives to be evaluated",139,1406000,1545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393504-061775ee286b4bc49bb66e9fc5a37f9d&start=1406&end=1545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393504-061775ee286b4bc49bb66e9fc5a37f9d/thumbnail_1406000.jpg","/articles/6171822/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lake-Stevens-council-says-1-way-couplet-will-not-be-implemented-alternatives-to-be-evaluated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171822-e71f82b5917823d91e892fdd682ed808/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068504&Signature=BAKzEzdR2F23IjQiHFeVvfv-ex-vtXpgM6t6FR6lQVyrqI2XCfQAUI67tsr1Yi1E9fpPVoJyOcYquFB46i6zXVETQFiTYbwc~MzBEKcbzJG~4noFysAir3QR-gDuXc7ECtrihwqvVI0Z-8NaV~77T0vkmTZ6z7SQnS2saWrZ4OhwLVBNx0U9u35NPUwuinhzWRs5ydoOuPikYhGsrCYh48NQYNGYKgDRSYp00QLN-yqLJx-LXe0QMW4aQUyWKMrN4BuJD9GLrcaHJWKLEe4qPunu7U~F2TU5QhHXWjeSJeGNrspW~J-MSlDnMu~9TJTs68bvilb73CX2JYd0asUJ1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Stevens city staff told the City Council on July 1 that the city will not proceed with a permanent one-way couplet conversion for 116th/117th avenues and will instead evaluate alternative designs.

The decision follows months of public outreach and a draft metrics memo from the project consultant. City Engineer Kim Plinker said the city has reviewed a draft memo from the consultant and will provide a full memo in the coming weeks. \"I can confirm that we are not moving forward with the 1 way couplet implementation, any additional or permanent,\" Plinker said. She added staff will evaluate alternatives that are cost-effective and bring a design update to council on July 15.

The issue drew multiple public comments at the meeting. Ray (last name not specified), a resident who spoke during public comment, urged the council to keep safety improvements at the forefront, mentioning speed control measures and school-zone protections. Council members said the public feedback and data did not support continuing with the couplet in its current form.

Ben Arunadji, senior civil engineer, said the city has draft metrics posted on the website and that staff will return with a full evaluation and proposed next steps. Council Vice President Shipman noted the couplet status: \"The couplet is dead,\" and the council did not require a separate motion to confirm staff's announcement.

Plinker said staff will study alternative designs that could be more cost effective and will kick off the next phase of design work before the council's midyear capital update on July 15. The city indicated the couplet project will be placed on its TBD list for follow-up work.

Council members and residents discussed options that include traffic-calming measures used in similar Washington cities, and emphasized a desire to use data and community feedback to shape the next design. No formal ordinance or funding decision was made at the July 1 meeting.

Council and staff scheduled the next substantive update for the July 15 meeting, when staff will present draft metrics, public responses and initial alternatives for council direction.","After public feedback and staff review, Lake Stevens officials said July 1 they will not move forward with the one-way couplet conversion of 116th/117th; staff will study alternate, cost-effective designs and return to council July 15 with metrics and next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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