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Granite Falls council approves consent agenda; staff report highlights passport milestone, planning and police updates
Summary
At its July 17 meeting the Granite Falls City Council approved a consent agenda that included more than $1.57 million in checks and EFTs, heard staff updates on the comprehensive plan and public works projects, and received a police briefing and passport-services report noting 18,000 people served.
The Granite Falls City Council on July 17 approved its consent agenda, including AB 077-2024 (claims checks #414437–414466 and two EFTs totaling $1,416,329.96) and AB 078-2024 (checks #27571–27573 and 27 EFTs totaling $149,434.34). The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Councilmember Glenn and seconded by Councilmember Straughn; the motion carried.
Community Development Director Jensen handed councilmembers a written update on the comprehensive plan review and led a discussion about workshop scheduling and potential future code changes, including planned residential developments (PRDs), concomitant agreements and homeowners association regulations. City Manager Brent Kirk added several public-works items from the packet, citing Alpine Construction work, issues on the Galena Street extension, the Stanley Street project and an update on the 76 Gas station project.
Mohanna Goravanchi told the council the passport department has served a total of 18,000 people "as of Monday," highlighting the workload and demand for that service. Deputy City Manager Balentine's update on the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrade was included in the council packet; no further verbal details were recorded in the minutes.
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton shared video footage of a recent vandalism incident in a park and discussed a grant from the Washington Auto Theft Task Force. Dalton also noted that neighboring cities Arlington and Everett are adding inventory to their Flock camera systems.
During council comments, Councilmember Straughn said he was concerned about a County Council sales-tax measure tied to safety measures appearing on an upcoming ballot and that he planned to email County Councilmembers Low and Nehring to discuss safeguards on that funding. Mayor Matthew Hartman urged residents to "educate themselves" about three initiatives being placed on local ballots.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Hartman at 7:41 p.m.
