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Woodland council approves ordinances, vouchers and drought-plan draft; agenda retained 4-3
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Woodland City Council voted to keep its agenda as published (4-3), approved consent minutes and vouchers, adopted two ordinances on second reading and authorized submittal of a draft 2025 drought plan to the Washington State Department of Commerce.
The Woodland City Council on June 16 approved a package of routine and ordinance items and authorized submission of a draft drought plan to the Washington State Department of Commerce.
A motion to approve the meeting agenda as published survived a 4-3 vote after an attempt to amend the agenda failed. The council then approved the minutes from the June 2 regular meeting and accepted city vouchers for May and early June.
Two ordinances on second and final reading passed. Ordinance No. 1573, an amendment described as relating to WMC 13.04.0.23 (consumer complaint meter test), passed on its second reading. Ordinance No. 1574, amending WMC 9.52.0.15 (acts prohibited in the parks) to permit an early closure of certain park facilities on July 4, passed on second reading by a 5-2 vote. The council also voted to authorize submission of the City of Woodland 2025 Drought Comprehensive Plan (Resolution 806) to the Washington State Department of Commerce; staff said the submittal is of a draft and a final plan will return for adoption later in the year.
No additional policy votes or contract awards were taken during the meeting. Several items discussed at length—including Horseshoe Lake Park parking, public restroom access, and lifeguards—were handled in a workshop and did not result in final votes.
Votes at a glance - Agenda approval: kept as published; result reported as 4 yes, 3 no (names not fully recorded in transcript). - Consent minutes (06/02/2025): approved (ayes recorded). - Vouchers (May 2025 first half; June 2025 first half additional): approved (ayes recorded). - Ordinance No. 1573 (amend WMC 13.04.0.23 — consumer complaint meter test): adopted on second reading (ayes recorded). - Ordinance No. 1574 (amend WMC 9.52.0.15 — acts prohibited in parks; close park July 4 at 5 p.m.): adopted on second reading, vote recorded 5–2 in favor. - Resolution 806 (authorize submittal of Woodland Drought 2025 comprehensive plan — draft): approved (ayes recorded).
Council leaders said routine financial transparency items (vouchers and check details) are available via links on the meeting agenda. The council moved into a workshop on Horseshoe Lake Park policies after the votes and then adjourned.
