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Granite Falls staff update council on planning, passports, EV chargers and police activity
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Summary
City staff reported on the comprehensive plan and an ADU pre-design program, a Snohomish PUD tree grant, a new passport technician starting March 13, EV charger discussions, and police calls and camera-assisted investigations.
City staff used their March 5 updates to brief the council on several operational items including planning initiatives, passport services, infrastructure planning and public-safety activity.
Community Development Director Eric Jensen said copies of the full and adopted Comprehensive Plan are available, announced participation in a tree grant with Snohomish PUD and the Snohomish Conservation District, and noted an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program has been established for a pre-design plan. Deputy City Manager Jeff Balentine told the council a new passport technician, Susel, will start March 13; he noted City Clerk Darla Wilkins remains out ill and thanked Deputy City Clerk Carole Williams for assistance. Public Works Director Charles White discussed electric vehicle (EV) charger planning with the council.
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton reported monthly deputy call volumes, responses to wind-storm damage and other calls for service; he said motorcycle deputies issued tickets and that footage from a Flock camera helped solve a hit-and-run. The minutes do not include detailed metrics or follow-up schedules for the items discussed.
Council direction from the meeting included a request to research smoking-code options after a public comment raised concerns about smoking near children on E. Alpine Street.