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Staff updates: Granite Falls public-works projects, planning work and community events

Granite Falls City Council · April 1, 2026

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Summary

City staff reported on traffic enforcement and planning work, outlined several public-works projects (Alder Avenue, Galena Street, McDaniels Hardware, 805 Stanley, wastewater rebid) and highlighted community fundraising and museum activity; a joint Council–Planning Commission workshop was scheduled for Nov. 14.

During staff reports at the Aug. 16 meeting City officials provided routine updates on enforcement, planning, capital projects and community activities.

Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton reported on recent traffic enforcement, including citations for speeders within city limits and on the Mt. Loop Highway, and commercial vehicle enforcement in town. Community Development Director Eric Jensen updated the Council on Planning Commission activity, proposed development-code cleanup amendments, work on permanent supportive and transitional housing, and outreach plans including a community survey during Railroad Days. Jensen asked Council members to write down three topics of focus for a joint Council–Planning Commission workshop set for Nov. 14, 2023.

City Manager Brent Kirk summarized Public Works projects under design or construction: Alder Avenue, Galena Street, McDaniels Hardware, the 805 Stanley Project, a request to defer mitigation fees, Old City Hall upgrade costs and siding bids, pressure washing, and rebid documents for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Community items: Senior Center members LeAnn and Mike thanked staff for participation in a Show N' Shine event and reported fundraising help; Councilmember Griggs said the Show N' Shine raised approximately $3,000 for the Granite Falls Boys & Girls Club. Fred Cruger updated the Council on the Granite Falls Museum and noted they have received unique research requests.

The items were presented for information; no formal council action beyond scheduling the Nov. 14 workshop was recorded.