Battle Ground narrows applicants for Council position 4 to four interviewees

Battle Ground City Council members on Jan. 21 selected four candidates to advance to interviews for the vacancy in City Council position 4, voting by paper ballot after nominations at a special meeting.

The council voted to advance David Terry, Jeannie Kuipers, Ryan Heasley and David Palmer to the interview stage; Amy Vail did not receive enough votes to advance. The council convened the special meeting to accept nominations and collect ballots; interviews and any subsequent appointment were scheduled to follow.

Council members opened the floor for nominations and then took signed paper ballots. The clerk announced results in nomination order: David Terry received four yes votes and advanced to interviews; Amy Vail received two yes votes and did not advance; Jeannie Kuipers and Ryan Heasley each received unanimous yes votes from the five members present and advanced; David Palmer received four yes votes and advanced. Mayor McCoy said earlier in the meeting he must recuse himself from any vote on one potential nominee, Mr. Hauser, because of a business relationship; that candidate was not among the nominees that advanced.

Why it matters: The selection of interview candidates moves the council toward filling the seat left vacant on Council position 4. The process used paper ballots and public vote announcements; the clerk said candidates will be contacted about interview topics and scheduling.

What the council did - Opened nominations and required a second for each nomination or elected to interview all applicants. After nominations closed, the clerk collected signed paper ballots and read results aloud. The clerk told nominees who advanced that they would be contacted with interview topics and scheduling information for the interviews.

Quotes and procedural notes - The clerk: “The clerk will contact you tomorrow with a list of interview topics, potential interview topics and questions, and to invite you to the interviews and provide you with scheduling information.” - Mayor McCoy noted a recusal: he said he must recuse himself from any vote involving Mr. Hauser because of a business relationship; Mr. Hauser was not among the nominees advanced to interview.

Next steps The council will hold interviews with the four candidates named above; the clerk will schedule and provide suggested questions and topics to candidates.

Speakers - Mayor McCoy — Mayor, government - Shane Bowman — Deputy Mayor, government - Council Member Desrosier — Council member, government - Council Member Davis — Council member, government - Council Member Overholser — Council member, government - Clerk — City clerk, government (identified in meeting) - David Terry — Applicant, citizen - Amy Vail — Applicant, citizen - Jeannie Kuipers — Applicant, citizen - Ryan Heasley — Applicant, citizen - David Palmer — Applicant, citizen - Mr. Hauser — Mentioned by Mayor McCoy (recusal), citizen

Authorities - {"type":"statute","name":"RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)","citation":"RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)","referenced_by":["council-position-4-interviewees-selected"]}

Actions - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Open floor for nominations for appointment to City Council position number 4; collect signed paper ballots to determine which nominees advance to interviews","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[],"tally":{},"outcome":"consensus_note","notes":"Nominations opened; paper ballot votes collected and read aloud by the clerk. No appointment made at this meeting; interviews to follow."} - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Result: David Terry advances to interviews","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[{"member":"Mayor McCoy","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Desrosier","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Davis","vote":"no"},{"member":"Council Member Overholser","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Deputy Mayor Bowman","vote":"yes"}],"tally":{"yes":4,"no":1,"abstain":0},"outcome":"approved","notes":"David Terry advanced to interviews."} - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Result: Amy Vail does not advance to interviews","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[{"member":"Deputy Mayor Bowman","vote":"no"},{"member":"Council Member Overholser","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Davis","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Desrosier","vote":"no"},{"member":"Mayor McCoy","vote":"no"}],"tally":{"yes":2,"no":3,"abstain":0},"outcome":"failed","notes":"Amy Vail did not advance to interviews."} - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Result: Jeannie Kuipers advances to interviews","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[{"member":"Deputy Mayor Bowman","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Overholser","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Davis","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Desrosier","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Mayor McCoy","vote":"yes"}],"tally":{"yes":5,"no":0},"outcome":"approved","notes":"Jeannie Kuipers advanced to interviews."} - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Result: Ryan Heasley advances to interviews","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[{"member":"Deputy Mayor Bowman","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Overholser","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Davis","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Desrosier","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Mayor McCoy","vote":"yes"}],"tally":{"yes":5,"no":0},"outcome":"approved","notes":"Ryan Heasley advanced to interviews."} - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Result: David Palmer advances to interviews","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[{"member":"Deputy Mayor Bowman","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Overholser","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Davis","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Council Member Desrosier","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Mayor McCoy","vote":"no"}],"tally":{"yes":4,"no":1},"outcome":"approved","notes":"David Palmer advanced to interviews."}

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provenance:{"transcript_segments":[{"block_id":"seg-4531.605","local_start":0,"local_end":130,"evidence_excerpt":"Business item today is city council position number 4 vacancy, selection to interview candidates. For transparency, there is 1 candidate I do need to recuse myself from.","tc_start":"4531.605","tc_end":"4549.47","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"seg-5179.6","local_start":0,"local_end":55,"evidence_excerpt":"I misspoke. The candidates are David Terry, Jeannie Kuipers, David Palmer, Ryan Heasley. The clerk will contact you tomorrow with a list of interview topics...","tc_start":"5179.6","tc_end":"5206.3804","reason_code":"topicfinish"}] ,"salience":{"overall":0.62,"overall_justification":"Fills a city council vacancy and advances candidates to interview stage; procedural action with local governance impact."}}]},{"id":"c-tran-light-rail-discussion","headline":"Battle Ground council delays firm stance on light rail after C TRAN bylaw debate","shortSummary":"Council members expressed opposition to funding light rail but stopped short of a formal prohibition, delaying a final position to a March meeting and asking for more information about funding scenarios and area impacts.","body":"Battle Ground City Council members discussed language in C TRAN’s bylaws that would limit or permit discussion of funding for light rail, delaying a final decision until a March 11 meeting and asking staff and representatives to gather more information.

Council members debated whether language that prohibits local discussion or funding of light rail would unfairly preclude other jurisdictions from pursuing projects on their own. Several members said they oppose the city contributing tax revenue toward light rail; at least one member said she wanted the council to take a firm stance against funding. The mayor postponed a final vote to allow council members time to gather more data and to hear presentations the county expects to host.

Why it matters: C TRAN’s posture on light rail and any change to its bylaws could shape whether regional transit projects — and any associated taxes or contributions — would affect Battle Ground residents. Council guidance could also influence how the city’s representatives on regional boards vote.

Key points from council discussion - Several council members said they do not want Battle Ground to pay toward light rail. Council Member Davis said, “I’m a firm no on light rail.” - Mayor McCoy and other members expressed concern that a categorical prohibition on discussion could prevent neighboring cities from holding their own votes; the mayor said he was reluctant to “veto the bridge” for other jurisdictions if they choose a different path. - Council members requested more information on funding scenarios, ridership projections, and presentations by C TRAN and regional agencies before making a final determination. - Council delayed action on changing C TRAN-related language until the March 11 meeting to allow additional outreach and information-gathering.

Quotes - Council Member Davis: “I’m a firm no on light rail. It does nothing for our city. The voters have said no.” - Mayor McCoy: Council discussion should not preclude other cities from asking their voters; he asked whether a hard ‘no’ would prevent other jurisdictions from pursuing projects.

Next steps Councilman McCoy delayed a C TRAN board motion until March 11 and asked council members to return with clearer direction or to attend regional presentations expected before that date.

Speakers - Mayor McCoy — Mayor, government - Council Member Davis — Council member, government - Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman — Deputy Mayor, government - Council Member Overholser — Council member, government - Council Member Rolle — Council member, government

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Actions - {"kind":"other","identifiers":{},"motion":"Delay final action on C TRAN bylaw language regarding discussion/funding of light rail","mover":null,"second":null,"vote_record":[],"tally":{},"outcome":"postponed","notes":"Council delayed the decision to the March 11 meeting and requested more information and presentations before taking a firm vote."}

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provenance:{"transcript_segments":[{"block_id":"seg-8469.145","local_start":0,"local_end":90,"evidence_excerpt":"C TRAN, we, there was a a motion to bring back the consideration of the light rail. What would be the the language Citran had language in their bylaws that said Citran will not fund light rail.","tc_start":"8469.145","tc_end":"8496.774","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"seg-9057.579","local_start":0,"local_end":120,"evidence_excerpt":"So I say let them ask. But, I will, bring it back before the meeting, the March meeting, and get more clarification.","tc_start":"9057.579","tc_end":"9081.835","reason_code":"topicfinish"}] ,"salience":{"overall":0.68,"overall_justification":"Regional transit decisions can affect local taxes, service and long-term transportation planning; council requested more information before deciding."}}},{"id":"federal-legislative-agenda-adopted","headline":"Battle Ground adopts 2025 federal agenda, seeks earmarks for local projects","shortSummary":"Council unanimously approved a 2025 federal legislative agenda that requests federal funding for Eaton Boulevard improvements, police radios and Main Street engineering design.","body":"The Battle Ground City Council unanimously approved a 2025 federal legislative agenda on Jan. 21 that asks Congress to consider earmark-style funding for three local projects: Eaton Boulevard improvements, police radios and downtown Main Street engineering.

The agenda, presented by Paige Phillips Strickler of CFM Advocates, lists a $4,000,000 request for the Eaton Boulevard improvement project to complement about $3.5 million in state and local funds, a $500,000 request for new vehicle and portable radios for the police department, and a $500,000 request to complete engineering design for downtown Main Street revitalization. Council members voted to adopt the agenda so staff and the city’s federal lobbyists can pursue the requests when congressional earmark portals open in the spring.

Why it matters: For a city of Battle Ground’s size, council members said, congressional earmarks are a key mechanism to secure federal funds that the city would not otherwise attract through formula or competitive federal programs.

Action and vote Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman moved to approve the federal agenda; Council Member Overholser seconded. The measure passed unanimously.

Quote - Paige Phillips Strickler, CFM Advocates (presentation): She noted the city has secured $10.7 million in federal funds since 2018 and explained how the adopted agenda serves as the basis for earmark requests and meetings with congressional staff in Washington, D.C.

Next steps City staff and CFM Advocates will submit the listed requests during the congressional earmark/competitive portals expected in March and will schedule meetings with congressional staff and members to advocate for the projects.

Speakers - Paige Phillips Strickler — Federal advocate, CFM Advocates (presenter) - Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman — Deputy Mayor, government - Council Member Overholser — Council member, government - Mayor McCoy — Mayor, government

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provenance:{"transcript_segments":[{"block_id":"seg-9244.845","local_start":0,"local_end":120,"evidence_excerpt":"Mayor McCoy, I'd like to introduce Paige Strickler of CFM Advocates... She works on federal legislation for us... proposed the 2025 federal legislative agenda for council's consideration.","tc_start":"9244.845","tc_end":"9279.205","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"seg-9779.234","local_start":0,"local_end":50,"evidence_excerpt":"Make a motion to approve the federal agenda of this presented. 2nd. Motion by deputy mayor Bowman, second by council member Overholzer. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Passes unanimously.","tc_start":"9764.33","tc_end":"9779.234","reason_code":"topicfinish"}] ,"salience":{"overall":0.61,"overall_justification":"Approval authorizes staff to pursue federal funding that could materially affect capital projects and public safety equipment purchases."}}},{"id":"annexation-ne-200-and-39th-accepted","headline":"Battle Ground accepts notice of intent to annex two parcels totaling 15 acres at NE 200 and 39th","shortSummary":"Council accepted an initiating petition under the 60% petition method for annexation of two parcels totaling 15 acres inside the urban growth area; staff recommended accepting the boundary as proposed so the process can advance.","body":"The Battle Ground City Council voted Jan. 21 to accept a notice of intent to annex two parcels totaling about 15 acres located near Northeast 200th Street and Northeast 39th Street. Staff described the request as using the 60% petition method and recommended the council accept the proposed annexation boundary so the initiating party and staff can proceed to the next step.

Why it matters: Annexation extends municipal services and city regulation to new properties and can affect the city’s planning, infrastructure and the area’s eligibility for city services. The parcels are inside the city’s designated urban growth area, a prerequisite for annexation.

Staff briefing and council action Planning staff summarized the locations and explained the city’s annexation steps, including that the 60% petition method is commonly used and requires petitioning property owners representing no less than 10% of assessed value for the first step, which had been completed. The council voted to accept the annexation boundary as proposed; the clerk announced the motion passed unanimously.

Quote - Planning staff (presentation): Staff said the parcels are located at Northeast 200 and 39th Street and that the staff report outlines zoning, revenues and next steps.

Next steps With the council’s acceptance of the boundary, staff and the initiating party will proceed with the second step of the annexation process.

Speakers - Planning staff (unnamed) — Staff member, government - Mayor McCoy — Mayor, government - Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman — Deputy Mayor, government - Council Member Desrosier — Council member, government - Council Member Davis — Council member, government - Council Member Overholser — Council member, government

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provenance:{"transcript_segments":[{"block_id":"seg-10614.11","local_start":0,"local_end":140,"evidence_excerpt":"Good evening, council. The city has received a notice of intent to annex. This request is for 2 parcels totaling 15 acres, and they're located at Northeast 200 and 39th Street and Northeast 92nd Avenue...","tc_start":"10614.11","tc_end":"10639.665","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"seg-10951.061","local_start":0,"local_end":110,"evidence_excerpt":"I make a motion to accept the boundary as proposed. I have a motion to second. Seeing none all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? ... So motion passes.","tc_start":"10924.82","tc_end":"10951.061","reason_code":"topicfinish"}] ,"salience":{"overall":0.57,"overall_justification":"Annexation expands city boundaries and affects planning, utilities and future development in a locally significant area."}}},{"id":"speed-limit-study-and-policy-direction","headline":"Battle Ground staff propose targeted reductions; council asks staff to study blanket 25 mph citywide option","shortSummary":"City traffic staff recommended lowering several stretches to 35–40 mph after an engineering review; council discussed and asked staff for research on a citywide 25 mph standard and a phased 20 mph neighborhood rollout, and directed staff to return with a resolution in February.","body":"Public works staff presented speed-study results at the Jan. 21 meeting, recommending lower speed limits on several arterials (including reducing a 50 mph segment on Northeast Grace to 35 mph) and proposing other adjustments based on the MUTCD-based engineering analysis. Council members responded with a range of options, including a request to study a simple, citywide 25 mph limit for non-state routes and a phased program to adopt 20 mph on residential streets.

Why it matters: Speed limits affect pedestrian safety, traffic enforcement and neighborhood quality of life. Council members emphasized both safety evidence — for example, lower pedestrian fatality risk at reduced vehicle speeds — and the practical need to keep signage and enforcement straightforward for drivers.

Technical findings presented - Staff described the legal framework: cities default to 25 mph for local streets but may alter limits after an engineering and traffic investigation; the MUTCD 2012/2023 guidance requires road-context factors to be weighed alongside vehicle speed statistics. - Staff noted an example where the 85th-percentile speed on a studied 50 mph segment was 49 mph, but crosswalks, bicycle facilities and new development suggested lowering the posted limit to 35 mph.

Council direction and concerns - Several council members favored a simpler, citywide standard. One suggested putting a single “city speed limit 25 mph” sign at entrances and then evaluating 20 mph in neighborhoods on a phase-in basis to control costs and implementation workload. - The police chief said enforcement is feasible and recommended continuing traffic engagement and visibility as part of any change; staff said new signage and a resolution would be required and estimated they would return with a resolution in mid-February (target second meeting in February).

Next steps Staff will finalize the speed-study documentation, estimate signage costs and legal questions about state routes, and return with a proposed resolution for council action in February. Council asked staff to research the legal mechanics of changing speed limits on state routes that run through the city and to provide crash and severity data for 502 and 503 approaches.

Speakers - Mark (Public works staff) — Staff member, government - Chief Flynn — Police chief, government - Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman — Deputy Mayor, government - Council Member Davis — Council member, government

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provenance:{"transcript_segments":[{"block_id":"seg-11032.391","local_start":0,"local_end":140,"evidence_excerpt":"We're ready. Yeah. Getting the council talking to you tonight about speed limits throughout the city... what the state law says is that the maximum... 25 miles per hour... the MUTCD... all of the factors are given equal weight.","tc_start":"11032.391","tc_end":"11114.716","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"seg-12359.82","local_start":0,"local_end":80,"evidence_excerpt":"So before we move off from this, are you looking for direction to go forward with what you presented or or what I'm hearing from council? There's quite a bit of 25. In my mind, I've heard enough to on February 18th, instead of doing the resolution, I'll bring more research about what's been talked about, and then we have further discussion.","tc_start":"12345.899","tc_end":"12359.82","reason_code":"topicfinish"}] ,"salience":{"overall":0.74,"overall_justification":"Speed limits affect public safety, enforcement workload and city signage costs; council asked for concrete next steps and cost estimates."}}},{"id":"pace-board-appointment-ali-bauer","headline":"Council confirms Alison "Ali" Bauer to Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board","shortSummary":"Alison 'Ali' Bauer was confirmed to the Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board (PACE), position No. 7, to fill an unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2026; council voted to confirm the mayor's appointment.","body":"The Battle Ground City Council confirmed Mayor McCoy’s appointment of Alison ‘Ali’ Bauer to the Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board (PACE) position No. 7 on Jan. 21. Bauer, who told the council she has lived in Battle Ground about seven and a half years and has led local park volunteer efforts, will serve an unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2026.

Why it matters: The PACE board advises the city on parks and community engagement. Bauer described local volunteer work including park mulching projects, Little Free Library installation and advocacy for inclusive playground equipment and shade.

Council action A motion to confirm Bauer was made and seconded; council voted in favor without opposition.

Quote - Alison Bauer: “One of my biggest interests and passions is inclusivity in our parks... I’m really looking forward to this opportunity.”

Speakers - Alison Bauer (appearing as Ali) — Appointee, citizen - Mayor McCoy — Mayor, government - Deputy Mayor Shane Bowman — Deputy Mayor, government

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provenance:{"transcript_segments":[{"block_id":"seg-9116.54","local_start":0,"local_end":70,"evidence_excerpt":"We have a possible appointment of Lisonbee Bauer to the Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board, the PACE board position number 7, an unexpired term ending 12/31/2026. I would entertain a motion from council, to confirm my appointment of Lisonbee Barr to PACE board position number 7.","tc_start":"9091.97","tc_end":"9116.54","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"seg-9127.665","local_start":0,"local_end":60,"evidence_excerpt":"I have a motion to second. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay. And Alison is here if you'd wanna come up and introduce yourself.","tc_start":"9121.82","tc_end":"9127.665","reason_code":"topicfinish"}] ,"salience":{"overall":0.38,"overall_justification":"Routine advisory-board appointment; local civic participation for parks matters."}}]}] }}]}} }