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Sedro-Woolley council adds recurring agenda slot for committee input
Summary
The council approved a motion to add a recurring line on every council meeting agenda that allows councilmembers to request committee topics for future meetings; the motion passed after clarifying language and a roll-call process.
The Sedro-Woolley City Council voted to add a recurring agenda line at the end of regular council meetings to allow councilmembers to request that committee items or topics be added to future agendas. The motion was made from the floor, seconded, debated and the mayor announced, “Motion carries.”
Proponents said the change will create a simple mechanism for councilmembers to put issues they heard in committee before the full council without requiring separate committee sessions or additional staff scheduling. Supporters argued it will improve follow-up and accountability for committee ideas that previously stalled.
Opponents and some directors voiced caution about increasing staff workload and potential public-records implications if committee materials are posted online. Council discussed compromise options, including keeping committee notes, trying a unified approach as a trial and ensuring staff presence for items that require director input.
The council directed staff to update the agenda process to include the new line item; details on the final wording will be reflected in the governance handbook when it returns for council review.
