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Granite Falls council approves $164,204 in claims, excuses member; manager outlines planner RFQ and possible council-size delay
Summary
At its April 2, 2025 meeting the Granite Falls City Council approved the consent agenda including claims checks totaling $164,204.07 and excused Councilmember Straughn. City Manager Brent Kirk reported on staffing and planning next steps, including a planner RFQ and consideration of delaying any move to a seven-member council until 2029.
The Granite Falls City Council met April 2, 2025, at the Civic Center; Mayor Matthew Hartman presided. The council approved its consent agenda, including AB 028-2025 (claims checks #415133–415154) totaling $164,204.07. Councilmember Glenn moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilmember FitzGerald seconded and the motion carried.
Earlier in the meeting Councilmember Glenn moved to excuse Councilmember Straughn; Councilmember Griggs seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Matthew Hartman opened the session with the pledge of allegiance and roll call.
City staff provided brief updates. Central Services Manager Goravanchi summarized March passport closeout highlights. Public Works Director Charles White reported on the city's Flock camera program, a scheduled dog park meeting, and an active water leak on the 200 block of S. Kentucky. City Clerk Darla Wilkins had no additional comments on the clerk's report.
Deputy City Manager Jeff Balentine told the council that Community Development Director Jensen’s last day was March 31, 2025, and said staff are preparing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to recruit a planner or planning firm. The consultant Police Chief Dalton was absent and did not report.
In a broader administrative update, City Manager Brent Kirk listed upcoming events and projects, including the Association of Washington Cities conference June 24–27, a legislative update, the Boys & Girls Club dock project, a behavioral health clinic proposal for schools, and three University of Washington student proposals for the Legion property. Kirk said staff are considering delaying any change to a seven-member council until 2029 and raised the possibility of referring the question to voters to increase public awareness; no formal action on council size was taken at the meeting.
During public comment, resident Fred Cruger urged Granite Falls to sign up for the 2026 U.S. Semi-Quincentennial celebration and suggested the city hang two historical-style lanterns with lights on April 18 to mark Paul Revere’s ride. The meeting adjourned after the scheduled reports and announcements.
Next procedural steps noted by staff include issuing the planner/planning firm RFQ and routine follow-up on public works items; no ordinances or budget amendments were introduced or adopted at this session.
