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Residents urge flood relief and bike safety as council approves nearly $2 million in payments
Summary
Public commenters raised flooding cleanup and bike-pedestrian safety; the council approved multiple payments and payroll totaling more than $2.6 million and the Investment Committee reported review of roughly $34 million in city funds.
Three members of the public addressed city business. Aaron Ness urged action on drainage and cleanup of nearby sloughs after the December flood event, calling for steps to prevent future property damage. Wade Lance, representing the Skagit Valley Bicycle Coalition, urged pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and ADA compliance along Spruce Street. Deanna McDougal spoke in support of the National Day of Prayer and Memorial Day acknowledgements.
On finance matters, Councilor Scott Green reported from Audit & Finance and the council approved Accounts Payable totaling $921,988.47 and an April 2026 Electronic AP batch of $47,824.09. Payroll expenses were approved for the pay periods ending April 15 ($940,502.64) and April 30 ($704,412.77). Councilor Joe DeGloria said the Investment Committee reviewed approximately $34 million in city funds and is considering a shift toward shorter-term bonds due to economic uncertainty and higher brokerage fees following account transfers.
