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Residents ask for direct notice and Garry oak protections as Lakewood approves Mount Tacoma Drive design contract
Summary
Council approved a $59,676 contract with Atlas Technical Consultants for the Mount Tacoma Drive roadway project while a public commenter asked the city to notify affected homeowners immediately and to protect Garry Oaks and use permeable paving and low night lighting.
The Lakewood City Council on April 7 approved a $59,676 agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for work related to the Mount Tacoma Drive roadway project as part of the meeting’s consent agenda, and drew public comment urging immediate direct notice to property owners and protections for mature Garry Oaks.
The contract was included in the consent agenda as Motion 2025‑18; the consent agenda was moved by Council member Pearson, seconded by Council member Bokey, and adopted by voice vote. The Atlas Technical Consultants contract authorizes services related to the Mount Tacoma Drive roadway project, which council staff have listed for design activities in…
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