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Maple Valley Council approves consent calendar, hears admin updates and several policy introductions
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Summary
The council approved routine consent items including $1.92 million in payments, approved the absence of a councilmember, extended the meeting, and heard staff introductions on text‑messaging, a Public Works reclass, a pedestrian bridge loan, and other administrative updates; several items were scheduled to return for formal adoption.
The City Council of Maple Valley handled routine and administrative business at its Jan. 26 meeting, approving the Consent Calendar and hearing staff updates and introductions for future action.
Consent and attendance: Councilmember Dana Parnello moved and Deputy Mayor Didem Pierson seconded approval of the absence of Councilmember John Herbert; the motion carried 6-0. The Consent Calendar — including approval of minutes (Jan. 12, 2025) and vendor/benefit checks, wire transfers and electronic fund transfers totaling $1,919,209.93 for Jan. 21, 2026 — was moved by Councilmember Syd Dawson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Pierson and approved (motion recorded as carried 5-0).
Meeting procedure: Council agreed to several procedural amendments to the agenda and extended the meeting to 10:00 p.m. on a 6-0 vote to allow completion of business.
Introductions and updates: Staff introduced several items that will return to a future meeting or appear on the consent calendar: a proposed Text Messaging Policy (Administrative Services Director/Emergency Manager Shaunna Bisesto), a proposed reclassification of a Public Works Maintenance III position (Human Resources Director Julie Hunsaker), and information on the T57 SR169 pedestrian bridge and a proposed Public Works Board loan (Public Works Director Tawni Dalziel). Police Chief Tony Lockhart provided a brief update on a homeless camp on Witte Road.
City Manager Laura Philpot reported a series of community items: Gaffney Grove was voted No. 1 disc golf course in Washington; the city nominated a Tahoma High School senior for an AWC scholarship; the city registered an Independence Day event with America 250 Washington Chapter; and the city was awarded funds for an active transportation plan. Staff also announced a Recology recycling pop‑up at Lake Wilderness Lodge on Fridays until the Recology storefront opens.
What’s next: Several introduced items will return for formal action on future agendas or the consent calendar. The Council announced a special study session on Feb. 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.