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City Manager reports planning updates, permit portal options and other operations items
Summary
City Manager Brent Kirk updated the Council on planning activity (nine proposals including a new restaurant), Permit Portal software options, a Planning Manager recruitment ad to be re-run, and other operational items including MAG meeting topics and Flock camera/records request matters.
City Manager Brent Kirk provided updates on planning and operations. He said a new restaurant application was submitted and that the planning department had received nine planning proposals; the Planning Manager recruitment ad will be re-run. Staff are evaluating two permit portal software options and working with Warren Perkins on civil code violation sections. Kirk also mentioned an Imperial Parking Study (DOC guidance), recent MAG meeting topics (including use of AI in cities), Flock camera matters and records requests issues, a WSDOT deed related to Stanley Street, and lift station listing updates.
Deputy City Manager Jeff Balentine earlier provided a passport office update and City Clerk Darla Wilkins noted a potential packet delay and announced a special meeting on June 25 to consider a bid award. Public Works Director Charles White reported on EV charger progress and a waterline repair at Mt. Way Elementary. Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton summarized outreach efforts including National Night Out and distribution of club devices.
The minutes record these as informational staff reports; no formal action or votes were recorded on these items during the meeting.
