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Council approves gas‑hedging plan, two ordinances, a budget amendment and a settlement agreement
Summary
The Eden Plus City Council approved a motion to hedge a portion of future gas purchases, adopted Ordinance 2839 on electric motorcycle code, approved Budget Amendment Ordinance 2841, and authorized Resolution 1883 to enter a settlement agreement; actions were taken by voice vote during the July 13 meeting.
At its July 13 meeting the Eden Plus City Council approved several formal actions by voice vote, including a gas‑hedging authorization, two ordinances (one on electric motorcycles and one amending the 2026 budget) and a settlement agreement.
Gas hedging: Councilor McClure moved to authorize the city to hedge 25% of expected gas use for summer 2030 at $3.10 per dekatherm (or better) and 25% of expected use for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per dekatherm (or better), and to extend any required agreements with the city’s carrier. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Ordinances: The city clerk read Ordinance 2839, which adopts a new chapter (10.42) in the Enumclaw city code on electric motorcycles; the committee had no objections other than a request that training be publicized. Council moved to approve the second reading and the motion passed. Council also approved Ordinance 2841, the first budget amendment for 2026. Finance Director Kristen Reed told the council the amendment added $35,000 for two digital reader boards (paid from the street fund with an interfund transfer) and noted the Facilities Fund reserve balance would fall below policy; the committee recommended approval and the council adopted the amendment on second reading.
Settlement resolution: City Attorney Joanna reported that developer QMC/Cortera and neighbor David Grampa reached a non‑monetary settlement in an appeal of a mixed‑use permit. Joanna recommended the council authorize the mayor to enter the settlement; council held a 10‑minute executive session under RCW 42.31.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation, then approved Resolution 1883 to authorize the mayor to execute the settlement agreement.
Consent agenda: The consent agenda was approved earlier in the meeting by voice vote. Council adjourned at approximately 7:48 p.m.
Where the record reports only a voice vote, the council did not state or record individual roll‑call tallies in the transcript; outcomes above reflect the motion results reported in the meeting record.
