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Mount Vernon council approves plat, ADU extension, park project and wastewater consultant; adopts process for opioid settlement funds
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Summary
At its March 11 meeting the council approved Resolution 10‑91 (South Village preliminary plat), extended interim ADU rules (Ordinance 39‑37), approved Hillcrest Park ADA playground procurement, authorized an HDR engineering contract for wastewater planning, and adopted a resolution formalizing opioid settlement spending procedures.
Mount Vernon — Beyond the debate on ALPR cameras and CDBG hearings, the March 11 council meeting advanced a slate of routine and policy items.
Land use and planning - The council approved Resolution 10‑91, granting preliminary plat approval for the South Village subdivision, which will create 20 lots and six tracts on an approximately 11‑acre site that includes Maddox Creek and a category‑3 wetland. Staff described required follow‑on permits (fill and grade, final plat) and conditions recommended by the hearing examiner.
- The council also adopted the annual comprehensive plan docket (Resolution 10‑92) to carry forward the city’s 2025 comp plan updates and allow staff to docket code amendments needed for implementation.
Housing and building - Council extended the interim accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance for six months (Ordinance 39‑37) after staff and members noted significant planning‑department workload and the need to coordinate ADU rules with the comprehensive plan work.
Parks and capital projects - The council approved staff’s request to procure ADA‑inclusive playground equipment and related work for Hillcrest Park using the KCDA purchasing cooperative, with a budget amendment to be returned at the next meeting. Parks staff emphasized a revised layout that preserves large trees.
Public works - Council approved a consultant agreement with HDR Engineering for wastewater treatment plant and collection system consulting services in the amount of $324,735.
Opioid settlement funds - The council adopted Resolution 10‑93, which formalizes a transparent application and review process for opioid settlement dollars: expenditures require council action, public comment will be provided, and staff will use a NOFA/application form posted on the city website; the resolution also encourages regional collaboration and requires reporting consistent with settlement terms.
Naming resolution - Council adopted Resolution 10‑90 to name the crosswalk in front of Washington Elementary School in honor of James “Jim” Lippert.
Next steps: For capital, planning and grant items staff will return required budget amendments, committee deliberations and final application materials according to the scheduled timelines explained during the meeting.
