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Stanwood council adopts water-rate ordinance after two readings
Summary
The Stanwood City Council approved the second reading and waived a third reading of Ordinance 246 amending city water rates at its July meeting, following a first reading and public hearing in June; the minutes record unanimous votes but do not specify new rate amounts or effective date.
Stanwood — The Stanwood City Council adopted changes to the city’s water rates by approving the second reading of Ordinance 246 and voting to waive a third reading at its July 16, 2025 meeting.
The matter had its first reading at the June 9 meeting after a public hearing at which clerks recorded no written or oral objections. Councilor Tharp moved to approve the June first reading; the July session recorded a motion by Councilor Siebels to approve the second reading, seconded by Councilor Knapp, and a separate motion to waive the third reading carried by roll call (all ayes). The minutes do not list new rate amounts or an effective date.
Council members had discussed a possible rate study in earlier meetings; Clerk Jessica Lasack and Public Works Director Tim Schultz raised water-system planning and FEMA grant opportunities in other agenda items. The minutes show the measure proceeded through the council’s standard ordinance-reading process with no recorded public opposition during the hearings.
Because the minutes contain no rate schedule or effective date, residents seeking the new rates are advised to contact City Hall for the final ordinance text and implementation timetable. The council’s action on July 16 completes the council’s adoption step recorded in the public minutes.
