Snoqualmie staff finish greenhouse‑gas data, plan summer public engagement for draft climate element

Director Davis briefed the committee on the city’s draft climate change element, saying the greenhouse‑gas emissions data the city expected from the regional provider has arrived and will be incorporated into the draft.

Why it matters: the climate element will be folded into the comprehensive plan and can shape local policies and goals; the work is grant‑funded and includes a public‑engagement requirement.

Details and outreach: Director Davis said the city received emissions data from the regional provider (K4C) and is bringing goals and policies through the planning commission; staff expect a near‑final draft by the end of the month. She said the Department of Commerce grant paying for the element requires community engagement, and staff plan outreach at summer special events such as Snoqualmie Days, movies in the park, Meadowbrook events and other popular community gatherings. Earlier open houses had very low turnout (five people at one session and none at a second session), prompting staff to broaden outreach.

Timing: Director Davis said she anticipates bringing the climate element to council in the fall so it can be rolled into the revised comprehensive plan; the grant funding period is ending soon and staff are prioritizing finalization and community input.

Discussion vs. decision: committee members supported additional community engagement and no formal action was taken.

Ending: Staff will continue incorporating emissions data and hold summer outreach events before presenting the draft climate element to council in the fall.