Snoqualmie schedules special council discussion on Essential City Services levy (AB 26-047)

Committee members spent time on July 21 previewing agenda bill AB 26-047 (resolution 1749), an Essential City Services levy that the committee expects to discuss in detail at a special full-council meeting Wednesday. The mayor confirmed that the fuller presentation and supporting materials will be available at that meeting and that budget slides will be included in both Wednesday's session and the Monday roundtable packet.

Several council members said they would reserve detailed comment until they see the updated presentation; one member said she has "many thoughts" but prefers to offer them at the full council meeting. Committee members also discussed whether the levy should appear as a separate line in the July 27 roundtable; the mayor said it will be folded into the budget discussion and noted that the roundtable cannot take formal action.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes without objection and moved the claims and warrants report to consent. Members also discussed the calendar practice of canceling the second half of August meetings historically; opinions varied, with some members urging continuing meetings because of heavy budget work this summer and others citing staff vacation coverage and historical practice.

Next step: committee will receive the updated levy presentation at a special Wednesday meeting; levy discussion and potential action will be on the full council agenda following that presentation.