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Snoqualmie council holds first readings on noise and tax code changes, debates stormwater rules for Snoqualmie Mill and approves extra legal spending
Summary
Council heard first readings of ordinances on compression brakes and B&O tax code updates, discussed a stormwater utility change that could suspend fees for certain previously disturbed parcels (notably Snoqualmie Mill), and voted to add funds for outside legal counsel and amend the biennial budget to cover legal needs.
The Snoqualmie City Council held first readings April 13 on a set of ordinances ranging from noise-control updates to tax‑code alignment and considered a targeted stormwater utility change affecting parcels at Snoqualmie Mill.
Interim Police Chief Gary Haracci presented a first reading of an ordinance that would clarify the city’s existing prohibition on compression brakes, add definitions, identify signage locations and raise the penalty from $50 (1986 language) to $250. The item was informational (first reading) and no council action was taken beyond the reading.
Finance Director Drew Boutet presented a first reading to amend the city’s business & occupation (B&O) tax code to align with state changes that reclassify several business activities from services to retail sales. Boutet said the short‑term fiscal impact to Snoqualmie…
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