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Mountlake Terrace council reviews draft Puget Sound Energy franchise; second reading set for Nov. 20
Summary
Council reviewed a draft franchise ordinance and franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy, held a public hearing with no public testimony, and were advised by counsel that state law requires two public readings; council scheduled a second reading for Nov. 20 and took no final vote tonight.
Mountlake Terrace city staff presented a revised franchise ordinance and draft franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and the council opened and closed a public hearing with no members of the public testifying. Public Works Director Gary Shimek and city legal counsel Lisa Marshall outlined changes from the city’s original 1982 franchise including updated insurance and identification standards, a revised term structure that allows two optional five‑year extensions, and clarified responsibility for relocation of PSE facilities when a city project…
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