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Granite Falls City Council approves interlocal amendment and cooperative purchasing agreement; hears police and parks updates
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Summary
At its July 3 meeting the Granite Falls City Council approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with Snohomish County and an amendment to a fire investigation interlocal agreement, received a police report noting the camping ordinance is enforceable, and heard one public comment about local recreation and permitting.
The Granite Falls City Council on July 3 approved a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Snohomish County and authorized City Manager Brent Kirk to sign, and approved Amendment No. 2 to the city's interlocal agreement with Snohomish County concerning fire investigation services.
Council moved to excuse Councilmember Straughn for family matters at the start of the meeting. On routine business the council approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the June 17 minutes and claims checks numbered 414402 through 414436 totaling $104,218.04; payroll EFTs for the first half of June totaled $67,037.09.
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton reported calls for service, including a shooting the previous night, and said the city's camping ordinance "is back in effect/can be enforced." Dalton also complimented Mohanna for outreach materials prepared for the Galena Street extension ribbon cutting.
During public comment Samuel Schultz, a resident on Mountain Loop Highway, asked questions about items in Dalton's report and raised the city splash park and the Heidelberg Mine permit. The minutes record no extended discussion or council action on those public comments.
Votes at a glance: - AB 074-2024, Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Snohomish County: moved by Councilmember Griggs, seconded by Councilmember FitzGerald; carried (minutes give no roll‑call tally). - AB 050-2024, Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Investigation Services: moved by Councilmember Glenn, seconded by Councilmember FitzGerald; carried (minutes give no roll‑call tally). - Consent agenda (AB 070‑072‑2024): moved by Councilmember Glenn, seconded by Councilmember Griggs; carried.
Mayor Matthew Hartman used his comments to update the council on Snohomish County meetings and local events, including the June 28 Galena Street extension ribbon cutting and a Fire Department practice burn on the Gun Club Road property. Councilmembers noted local items including congratulations to new School Board member Eric Gonhauer and a safety reminder for Fourth of July fireworks from Councilmember Griggs.
The council adjourned at 8:14 p.m.