Granite Falls, WA

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City Council

The City Council will hold three public hearings regarding the 2027 budget revenue sources, the 2027 Master Fee Schedule, and updates to Municipal Code Title 21.06. The council will also consider approving claims and payroll checks totaling over $323,000.

• Public hearing on 2027 budget revenue sources, including possible property tax increases
• Public hearing on the 2027 Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-12)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1083-2026 to repeal and replace Municipal Code Title 21.06
• Approval of claims checks totaling $139,312.07
• Approval of payroll claims totaling $183,705.63

City Council

The City Council will discuss several draft policies and ordinances. Items include updates to grant management, employee AI usage, and park and recreation impact fees.

• Draft Ordinance to repeal and replace Title 21.06 Park and Recreation Impact Fees
• Revised Miller Shingle Comp Plan and Zoning Map Amendment proposal
• Draft Resolution Establishing a Grant Management Policy and Stage-Gate Procedures
• Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for the City Employee Handbook

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Title 8 (Animals) and Title 19 (Unified Development Code). The body will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendment for Miller Shingle.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 8, Animals
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 19, Unified Development Code
• Discussion of Miller Shingle Comp Plan and Zoning Map Amendment

City Council

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center. New business includes a fire alarm monitoring agreement for City Hall, the third quarter 2026 financial report, 2027 revenue estimates and property tax levy setting, and filing and presentation of the 2027 preliminary budget. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes and approval of claims and payroll checks. Public comment is accepted in person or by email to the City Clerk; Zoom access is for listening only.

• AB 146-2026: claims checks #416591 through 416638 and one EFT totaling $906,566.01
• AB 147-2026: payroll claims check #416587 and twenty-three EFTs totaling $105,617.87 for September 1-15, 2026
• AB 148-2026: fire alarm monitoring agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI) for City Hall
• AB 150-2026: 2027 revenue estimates from all sources and property tax levy setting
• AB 151-2026: 2027 preliminary budget filing and presentation

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council will consider several action items, including a discussion on city-provided solid waste collection services, an amendment to the Waste Management service agreement, a master service agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. for the Community Center, and an interlocal agreement with Issaquah for jail services. The council will also have a preliminary discussion on the 2027 fee resolution. Consent agenda items include approval of claims checks and payroll totaling $300,193.57.

• AB 139-2026: Discussion on city-provided solid waste collection services
• AB 140-2026: Amendment No. 1 to Waste Management Service Agreement
• AB 141-2026: Master Service Agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. for Community Center
• AB 142-2026: Interlocal Agreement with City of Issaquah for Jail Services
• AB 143-2026: 2027 Fee Resolution (preliminary discussion)

The Granite Falls City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized a five-year service agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. for the Community Center, and approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Issaquah for jail services. The Council also voted to sign a letter regarding the USDA Roadless Rule EIS and discussed solid waste collection services, upcoming 2027 fee resolutions, and proposed amendments to the Waste Management agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda including claims checks and payroll claims (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. for Community Center fire alarms and life-safety inspections (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Issaquah for inmate housing and jail services (5-0)
• Approved Mayor signing the Council's letter on the USDA Roadless Area Conservation Draft EIS (3-2)

Planning Commission

The Granite Falls Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed repeal and replacement of Title 21.06, which sets park and recreation impact fees. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on proposed repeal and replacement of Title 21.06 Park and Recreation Impact Fees
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council is meeting in person with virtual listening access. The main actions are approving the consent agenda, which includes over $700,000 in claims and payroll, and hearing staff reports and updates on the Indiana/Kentucky Avenue LID project and the Granite Falls Prevention Coalition.

• Approval of claims checks #416518-416552 totaling $609,001.51
• Approval of payroll claims (22 EFTs) totaling $98,648.77
• Indiana / Kentucky Avenue LID Project Update
• Granite Falls Prevention Coalition Update
• Capitol Path Consulting Performance Summary June-July 2026

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included several sets of meeting minutes and payroll claims. The council also authorized a series of claims checks totaling $609,001.51.

• Approved claims checks #416518 through 416552 totaling $609,001.51 (4-0)
• Approved payroll claims for August 1 through August 15 totaling $98,648.77 (4-0)
• Approved August 5, August 12 (work session), and August 19 minutes (4-0)
• Excused Council Member Tom FitzGerald (4-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 2.08 of the Granite Falls Municipal Code, potentially adopting Ordinance No. 1082-2026. The council will also consider an automated license plate recognition (ALPR) camera program overview, an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for surface water management billing, and an amendment to an existing interlocal agreement for building and fire plan review services. Consent agenda items include approval of claims checks and payroll claims.

• AB 126-2026: ALPR/Flock Safety Camera Program overview and compliance discussion
• AB 127-2026: Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 2.08 GFMC and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 1082-2026
• AB 128-2026: Interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for surface water management billing services (2027-2036)
• AB 129-2026: Amendment to interlocal agreement for building/construction/fire plan review, extending term to 2028 and adopting new fee schedule
• AB 052-2026: Resolution No. 2026-11 adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex

The Granite Falls City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1082-2026, amending Chapter 2.08 of the Granite Falls Municipal Code, with the regular meeting and work session start time set at 7:00 p.m. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for surface water management billing services (2027-2036), an amendment to the building/fire plan review interlocal agreement (extending through 2028), and Resolution No. 2026-11 adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex. The consent agenda, including claims and payroll checks, was approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1082-2026 amending Chapter 2.08 GFMC (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for surface water billing services (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to building/fire plan review interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-11 Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll checks (5-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council is meeting to discuss a presentation on Council Interference under RCW and to review draft amendments to GFMC Chapter 2.08 (City Council), seeking direction on the changes. The agenda includes only these discussion items and standard procedural matters, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Presentation on Council Interference RCW by City Attorney Emily Guildner
• Discussion of draft amendments to GFMC Chapter 2.08 (City Council)

The City Council heard a presentation on council roles and responsibilities and discussed draft amendments to Chapter 2.08 of the Granite Falls Municipal Code. No formal decisions were made; the council gave direction on policy choices and confirmed advancing the draft to a public hearing on August 19, 2026, with a possible ordinance adoption to follow.

• Advanced draft Chapter 2.08 amendments to public hearing on August 19, 2026
• Gave direction on four open policy choices (meeting start time, testimony deadline, remote participation, committees subsection)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including a professional services proposal for Legion Park development, a services agreement with Idemia for enrollment services, and an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for road services. The council will also review the H1 2026 financial report and strategic plan, and consider a letter of support for a public safety sales tax amendment. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, claims checks totaling $941,923.10, and payroll claims of $102,653.83.

• AB 118-2026: Professional services proposal with RWD for architectural and engineering services for Legion Park development
• AB 120-2026: Services agreement with Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC for WA Universal Enrollment Services
• AB 121-2026: Letter of support for Councilmember Nate Nehring's amendment to Snohomish County Public Safety Enhancement Sales Tax ordinance
• AB 122-2026: Amendment No. 1 to interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for municipal road and street services (term extension)
• AB 123-2026: Boys & Girls Club Galena Street property lease for parking lot site improvements

The Granite Falls City Council approved a professional services agreement with RWD for Legion Park architectural and engineering work, and voted to include the vacant property north of the police station in the scope of work. The council also authorized agreements for passport enrollment services, a road services interlocal amendment, and a lease with the Boys & Girls Club for a parking lot and play area. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved RWD professional services for Legion Park development, including police station lot in scope (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Idemia passport enrollment services agreement (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to send letter supporting Snohomish County PSEST amendment (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Snohomish County road services interlocal, extending term to Dec 31, 2029 (5-0)
• Approved Boys & Girls Club lease for Galena Street parking lot and play area (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims checks totaling $941,923.10 and payroll EFTs of $102,653.83 (5-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances amending municipal codes (Titles 19 and 21), a Transportation Benefit District ordinance, and a new 0.1% sales tax for transportation. They will also consider an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for urban tree canopy mapping. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1078-2026 amending Title 19
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1079-2026 amending Title 21
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1080-2026 amending Transportation Benefit District ordinance
• Adoption of Ordinance 1081-2026 imposing 0.1% Transportation Benefit District sales and use tax
• Interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for Urban Tree Canopy Mapping services

The council adopted ordinances updating zoning and impact fee codes, and imposed a 0.1% transportation sales tax while keeping the $20 vehicle fee. It also approved an interlocal agreement for tree canopy mapping and authorized a grant application for Legion Park. The city manager's salary was increased to $18,500 per month.

• Adopted Ordinance 1078-2026 amending Title 19 (zoning) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1079-2026 amending Title 21 (impact fees) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1080-2026 updating TBD revenue tools (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1081-2026 imposing 0.1% TBD sales tax (4-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for tree canopy mapping (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 authorizing WWRP grant application for Legion Park (5-0)
• Approved city manager salary increase to $18,500/month (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Granite Falls Planning Commission is meeting in person on July 14, 2026. The main item is a discussion of Planned Residential Development Standards, with no formal decisions listed. The agenda also includes approval of the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Discussion of Planned Residential Development Standards
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

The Granite Falls Planning Commission held a discussion-only meeting on proposed Planned Residential Development (PRD) standards, covering items like density, open space, and incentives. No formal decisions were made; the item is expected to be discussed further at a joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting in the fall. The commission approved the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed PRD standards, no action taken

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council is meeting to discuss updates to Title 19 and 21 and planned residential development standards. The agenda also includes a mid-year grant and legislative update. No final decisions are listed; these items are for discussion only.

• Mid-year grant and legislative update (post-session recap)
• Discussion of Title 19 and 21 updates
• Discussion of planned residential development standards

The Granite Falls City Council met on July 8, 2026 and excused Council Member David Griggs from the meeting. The council received a mid-year state, federal, and legislative grant update from Capitol Path Consultants, and discussed proposed updates to Titles 19 and 21 and Planned Residential Development standards. Council members requested more information on several items, including a tiny homes definition and density calculations in the R-9,600 zone. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.

• Excused Council Member David Griggs from the meeting (4-0, passed)
• No vote or decision on Title 19 and Title 21 updates; discussion only
• No vote or decision on Planned Residential Development standards; discussion only
• No Current Business items were discussed

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, hear staff reports, and take up two new business items: a proposed interlocal agreement with Yakima County for jail services and a discussion of potential amendments to the city's council chapter (GFMC 2.08). Public comment is limited to three minutes per individual and five minutes per group.

• AB 105-2026: Yakima County Jail Services ILA
• AB 106-2026: Discussion of potential amendments to GFMC Chapter 2.08 (City Council)
• Approval of claims checks totaling $504,579.49
• Approval of payroll EFTs totaling $99,440.15
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes

The Granite Falls City Council approved the 2026 Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing with Yakima County Department of Corrections, authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The council also passed the consent agenda, which included approval of prior meeting minutes, claims checks totaling $504,579.49, and payroll EFTs totaling $99,440.15. A discussion on potential amendments to City Council code (Chapter 2.08) was held, with no formal action taken.

• Approved 2026 Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing with Yakima County (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 17, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims checks #416353-416390 totaling $504,579.49 (5-0)
• Approved payroll EFTs totaling $99,440.15 (5-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center to consider new business including a public hearing on Resolution 2026-09 (CIP/TIP), a Planning Commission seat nomination, and Transportation Benefit District funding options. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and payment of claims and payroll. Staff reports and public comment are also scheduled. Virtual access via Zoom is for listening only; public comment is not accepted through Zoom.

• Public hearing at 7:10 PM on Resolution 2026-09 (CIP/TIP)
• AB 100-2026: Planning Commission seat nomination
• AB 101-2026: Transportation Benefit District funding options
• Consent agenda: claims checks #416315 through 416352 and one EFT totaling $121,222.89
• Consent agenda: payroll claims checks #416311 through 416313 and 27 EFTs totaling $162,576.82

The Granite Falls City Council approved Resolution 2026-09, adopting the city's Capital Improvement Plan and Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, after a public hearing where no one commented. The council also confirmed Stacie Marable to the Planning Commission seat 2 through January 2, 2030, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance for a 0.1% Transportation Benefit District sales/use tax while keeping the current $20 vehicle license fee. The consent agenda, including minutes and claims and payroll checks, passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2026-09 adopting the Capital Improvement Plan and Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (5-0)
• Confirmed Stacie Marable to Planning Commission seat 2, term ending January 2, 2030 (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance amending GFMC 10.85 and adopting a 0.1% TBD sales/use tax while keeping the $20 vehicle license fee (4-1, FitzGerald opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including May 20, June 3, and June 10 minutes and claims checks #416315–416352 plus one EFT totaling $121,222.89 (5-0)
• Approved payroll claims checks #416311–416313 and 27 EFTs totaling $162,576.82 (5-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center. The agenda lists two new-business discussions: the 2027-2041 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and Planned Residential Developments. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled; the remaining items are procedural (call to order, flag salute, roll call, adjournment).

• Discussion of the 2027-2041 CIP and TIP (capital and transportation improvement programs)
• Discussion of Planned Residential Developments
• Meeting held in person at the Civic Center; Zoom available for listening only, with public comment not accepted via Zoom
• Residents may email the City Clerk to have a comment read into the record

The Granite Falls City Council held a discussion-only meeting on June 10, 2026, with no formal votes on substantive items. Staff presented the 2027-2041 Capital Improvement Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan, and the council agreed to several staff-recommended changes, including removing the City Hall Addition/Expansion and the Mtn Loop Hwy. Sewer Line Extension, and raising several projects to "High" priority. The council also began an educational discussion on Planned Residential Developments that is expected to lead to a future overhaul of the PRD code. The only recorded motion was to excuse Councilmember David Griggs due to travel difficulties, which passed 4-0.

• Excused Councilmember David Griggs due to travel difficulties (4-0)
• Removed City Hall Addition/Expansion from the 2027-2041 CIP
• Removed Mtn Loop Hwy. Sewer Line Extension from Sanitary Sewer System Projects
• Reprioritized Pedestrian Trail Improvements to "High"
• Corrected local match on Water System Project "Anderson Ave - S. of W. Galena St" by adding $240K
• Changed priority to "High" for the City-wide Inflow & Infiltration Study Project
• Changed priority to "High" for the West Stanley St Illumination Project
• Directed staff to draft and schedule a work session on Grant Application Approval Policy and Procedures

Planning Commission

The Granite Falls Planning Commission meets June 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Civic Center. The main item is a public hearing on amendments to Title 19 and Title 21 of the city code. The commission will also discuss Planned Residential Development (PRD). The agenda otherwise consists of routine procedural items.

• Public hearing at 6:30 PM or soon after on Title 19 and Title 21 amendments
• Discussion of Planned Residential Development (PRD)
• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026, meeting and held a public hearing on proposed Title 19 and Title 21 amendments, ultimately voting to forward them to the City Council. The commission also held an initial discussion on Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) as part of a future code overhaul.

• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved proposed Title 19 and Title 21 amendments and forwarded them to City Council (3-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets June 3, 2026 to consider new business including a budget amendment ordinance, awarding the Kentucky/Union Overlay Project, and a discussion of Transportation Benefit District funding options. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes, claims checks totaling $496,050.41, and payroll claims of $98,200.01. Staff reports and public comment are also scheduled. Virtual access is for listening only; public comment is not accepted via Zoom.

• AB 092-2026: Consideration of adopting Ordinance No. 1077-2026, related to Budget Amendment #3
• AB 093-2026: Consideration to award the Kentucky/Union Overlay Project
• AB 091-2026: Discussion of Transportation Benefit District funding options
• Consent agenda: claims checks #416273 through 416310 totaling $496,050.41
• Consent agenda: payroll claims of 22 EFTs totaling $98,200.01

The Granite Falls City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted Ordinance No. 1077-2026 for a 2026 budget amendment, and awarded the Union Street/South Kentucky Avenue Improvement Project to Larry Brown Construction, Inc. The council also excused two absent members and discussed Transportation Benefit District funding options.

• Excused Councilmember David Griggs and Councilmember Bruce Straughn (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 13 minutes, claims checks totaling $496,050.41, and payroll claims totaling $98,200.01 (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1077-2026 for Budget Amendment #3 (3-0)
• Awarded Union Street/South Kentucky Avenue Improvement Project to Larry Brown Construction, Inc. for $579,583.06 (3-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center. The main new business is a proposal to buy RRFB crosswalk signaling devices, plus a community improvement project with Mr. Corey's 2nd Grade Class at Mt. Way Elementary and a Sno-Isle Libraries update. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes and approval of claims and payroll checks. Much of the agenda is routine: staff reports, public comment, and comments from the mayor, council, and city manager.

• AB 084-2026: consideration to approve purchase of RRFB crosswalk signaling devices
• AB 082-2026: Community Improvement Projects with Mr. Corey's 2nd Grade Class at Mt. Way Elementary
• AB 083-2026: Sno-Isle Libraries update
• Consent agenda: claims checks #416230 through 416271 and one EFT totaling $174,803.77
• Consent agenda: April 16-30, 2026 payroll checks #416184 through 416186 and twenty-seven EFTs totaling $159,845.80

The Granite Falls City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims checks totaling $174,803.77 and payroll claims totaling $159,845.80. The council also voted to approve the purchase of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon crosswalk signaling devices for $41,200.52. In addition, the council heard presentations from Mt. Way Elementary 2nd graders and received updates from Sno-Isle Libraries and city staff.

• Approved consent agenda including May 6, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims checks #416230 through #416271 and one EFT totaling $174,803.77 (5-0)
• Approved payroll claims checks #416184 through #416186 and 27 EFTs totaling $159,845.80 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of RRFB crosswalk signaling devices from RadarSign for $41,200.52 including tax (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Granite Falls Planning Commission meets May 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Civic Center. The main agenda item is new business on proposed amendments to Title 19, Unified Development Code, and Title 21, Impact Fees. The commission will also consider approval of the April 14, 2026 minutes. Public comment is not accepted via Zoom; residents may email the City Clerk to have comments read into the record.

• Proposed amendments to Title 19, Unified Development Code
• Proposed amendments to Title 21, Impact Fees
• Approval of April 14, 2026 minutes

The Granite Falls Planning Commission approved the minutes from their April 14, 2026 meeting. Planning Director Amy Hess announced Commissioner Loren Tonsgard's resignation and reviewed proposed amendments to Title 19 (Unified Development Code) and Title 21 (Impact Fees), while commissioners discussed building separation.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets in person on May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of the City's Capital Improvement Projects under New Business. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, flag salute, roll call, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of the City's Capital Improvement Projects (agenda item 4.a)

The Granite Falls City Council held a discussion on the city's Capital Improvement Projects led by Public Works Director Charles White, covering various plans including facilities, water, sewer, parks, stormwater, and transportation. Councilmembers provided input on park paths, street improvements, lighting, and potential Transportation Benefit District fee increases. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed Capital Improvement Projects including facilities, water, sewer, parks, stormwater, and transportation plans

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center to consider several new business items, including a public hearing on amendments to Title 12.05 of the Municipal Code, a resolution, a review of the code chapter governing the council, a letter on Snohomish County's proposed Public Works Rule 4430, a Purple Heart City proclamation, and Ordinance 1076-2026 Budget Amendment #2. The consent agenda includes approval of April 15, 2026 minutes and claims checks totaling $448,243.04 and $99,304.79. Staff reports cover finance, planning, public works, the city clerk, a consultant police chief, and purchasing claims. Public comment is accepted in person or in writing to the city clerk; Zoom access is for listening only.

• Public hearing at 7:10 p.m. on amendments to Title 12.05 of the Granite Falls Municipal Code (AB 073-2026)
• Ordinance 1076-2026 Budget Amendment #2 up for consideration (AB 078-2026)
• Consent agenda: claims checks #416187 through 416228 totaling $448,243.04 (AB 071-2026)
• Consent agenda: payroll claims check #416183 and 23 EFTs totaling $99,304.79 (AB 072-2026)
• Consideration of a council letter on Snohomish County proposed Public Works Rule 4430 (AB 076-2026)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims checks and payroll claims. They adopted Ordinance No. 1074-2026 updating Chapter 12.05 Public Works Standards and Resolution 2026-08 updating the community center facility use policy. The council also authorized a letter to Snohomish County regarding proposed Rule 4430, proclaimed the city a Purple Heart City, and adopted Ordinance No. 1076-2026 for budget amendment #2. Review of Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 was tabled for a future work session.

• Approved Consent Agenda including claims checks #416187-416228 totaling $448,243.04 and payroll claims totaling $99,304.79 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1074-2026 updating Chapter 12.05 Public Works Standards (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 updating the Community Center Facility Use Policy and CPI-adjusted rental rates (5-0)
• Authorized transmitting the city's letter to Snohomish County Public Works regarding proposed Rule 4430 (5-0)
• Adopted a proclamation recognizing Granite Falls as a Purple Heart City (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1076-2026 for 2026 Budget Amendment #2 (5-0)
• Tabled review of Granite Falls Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 for a future work session

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets April 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center to take up new business including a public hearing on electric-assisted bicycle and motorized foot scooter regulations, a contract award for the Kentucky and Indiana Low Impact Development project, a 2026 budget amendment, and a city asset management policy. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, claims checks, and payroll. Staff reports and public comment are also scheduled.

• Public hearing at 7:10 PM on Ordinance 1073-2026 regulating electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters, including helmet, parking, impoundment, and shared micromobility permitting rules
• Consideration to award the Kentucky and Indiana Low Impact Development (LID) project to Earthwork Solutions, LLC
• Ordinance 1075-2026 would amend the 2026 City Budget (Ordinance 1066-2025) to adjust revenue estimates and appropriations per Exhibit A
• Resolution 2026-07 would adopt a City Asset Management Policy for tracking and safeguarding city assets
• Consent agenda includes claims checks #416133 through 416182 and one EFT totaling $323,721.16, plus payroll checks #416129 through 416131 and thirty EFTs totaling $186,764.76

The Granite Falls City Council approved Ordinance No. 1073-2026 to regulate electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters across city streets, sidewalks, and parks. The Council also awarded a $1,815,088.39 contract to Earthwork Solutions LLC for the Kentucky and Indiana Avenue Low Impact Development Retrofit Project. In addition, members adopted Ordinance No. 1075-2026 to amend the 2026 city budget and approved Resolution No. 2026-07 to establish a new city asset management policy.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, claims checks, and payroll claims (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1073-2026 regulating e-bikes and motorized foot scooters (5-0)
• Awarded Kentucky and Indiana Avenue LID Retrofit Project to Earthwork Solutions LLC for $1,815,088.39 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1075-2026 amending the 2026 City Budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-07 adopting a City Asset Management Policy (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Granite Falls Planning Commission meets April 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Civic Center to approve prior meeting minutes and take up two new business items: a public meeting on the Moonbird Farms Preliminary Plat and proposed amendments to Title 19, the Unified Development Code. Public comment is accepted in person or by email to the City Clerk; Zoom access is for listening only. The agenda otherwise consists of routine procedural items and a City Clerk report.

• Moonbird Farms Preliminary Plat public meeting
• Proposed amendments to Title 19, Unified Development Code
• Approval of January 13, 2026 minutes
• Approval of February 10, 2026 minutes
• Approval of February 24, 2026 minutes

The Granite Falls Planning Commission approved minutes from three previous meetings and voted to add the street name Clover Avenue during the Moonbird Farms preliminary plat public meeting. Commissioners also reviewed proposed amendments to Title 19 of the Unified Development Code.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes with changes (3-0)
• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved the addition of the name Clover Avenue (4-0)

City Council

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets April 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center. The main new business is a first reading of Ordinance No. 1073-2026 covering electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters, plus discussion of Resolution 2026-07, a City Asset Management Policy. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, claims checks totaling $28,877.21, payroll claims totaling $98,367.08, and a Q1 2026 purchasing report. Public comment is accepted in person or by email to the City Clerk; Zoom is for listening only.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1073-2026 on electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters
• Discussion of Resolution 2026-07, City Asset Management Policy
• Consent agenda: claims checks #416100 through #416127 totaling $28,877.21
• Consent agenda: March 1–15, 2026 payroll claims, 22 EFTs totaling $98,367.08
• Consent agenda: approval of March 11 and March 18, 2026 minutes and Q1 2026 DOA Purchasing Report

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included past minutes, claims checks totaling $28,877.21, and payroll claims totaling $98,367.08. Council members also received staff reports, reviewed a first reading of Ordinance No. 1073-2026 regarding e-bikes and e-scooters, and discussed a proposed City Asset Management Policy.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2026 Minutes
• Approved March 18, 2026 Minutes
• Approved April 1, 2026 Claims Checks #416100 through #416127 totaling $28,877.21
• Approved March 1, 2026 through March 15, 2026 Payroll Claims consisting of Twenty-Two EFT's totaling $98,367.08
• Approved Q1 2026 DOA Purchasing Report

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets March 18, 2026 to hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1072-2026, a Critical Area Regulations update to Municipal Code 19.07.020, and to consider several other items. The council will also vote on a personnel policies and employee handbook resolution, discuss an e-bike and e-scooter regulatory framework, consider salary commission appointments, and weigh declaring Public Works fleet vehicles as surplus. Routine consent items include approving prior minutes and claims and payroll totaling $335,537.05 and $153,212.73.

• Public hearing at 7:10 PM on Ordinance 1072-2026, Critical Area Regulations Update, Granite Falls Municipal Code 19.07.020
• Resolution No. 2026-05 adopting City Personnel Policies and Procedures / Employee Handbook
• Discussion of an e-bike and e-scooter regulatory framework for municipal code development
• Approval of Salary Commission appointments
• Resolution No. 2026-06 declaring surplus of Public Works fleet; consent agenda includes claims checks totaling $335,537.05 and payroll totaling $153,212.73

The City Council adopted Ordinance 1072-2026 to update critical area regulations and approved Resolution 2026-05 to adopt a new employee handbook. Additionally, the Council authorized the surplus of a 2010 Ford F-350 and appointed three members to the Salary Commission. Staff were also directed to draft an ordinance regulating e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Adopted Ordinance 1072-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05, employee handbook (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06, surplus of 2010 Ford F-350 (5-0)
• Appointed Scott Bower, Carol Panagos, and Paula Swisher to Salary Commission (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft e-bike and e-scooter regulations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (5-0)

City Council

The Granite Falls City Council meets March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Civic Center to take up four new business discussion items. Topics include driver privacy protections and automated license plate reader (ALPR) program compliance tied to SB 6002, options for expanding the size of the City Council, proposed layouts and monument designs for Legion Park, and a status update on the Community Center. The agenda lists these as discussions; no votes or final decisions are indicated. Public comment is accepted in person or by email to the City Clerk, not via Zoom.

• AB 043-2026: Discussion of SB 6002 driver privacy protections and ALPR program compliance
• AB 044-2026: Discussion of City Council size expansion options
• AB 046-2026: Legion Park proposed park layouts, monument design, and feature options
• AB 047-2026: Community Center status update and next steps
• Public comment by email to City Clerk darla.wilkins@ci.granite-falls.wa.us; not accepted via Zoom

The Granite Falls City Council directed staff to prepare a compliance implementation plan for SB 6002 regarding driver privacy and ALPR program compliance, and voted to have the City Manager review the Flock Safety contract. The Council also agreed to order monument stones for Legion Park and place a bathroom at the existing park across the street, while tabling council expansion until population approaches 5,000.

• Approved motion for staff to prepare a Compliance Implementation Plan upon the signing of SB 6002 (5-0)
• Approved motion for City Manager to engage with Flock Safety to review contract language and ensure compliance (5-0)
• Agreed to bring Council size expansion back when population nears the 5,000 threshold
• Agreed to order stones as shown for the Legion Park monument only
• Consensus reached to locate a bathroom at the existing park across the street rather than Legion Park

Planning Commission