Milton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Milton Council takes up rezoning, budget amendments; no decisions published

The Milton City Council held a study session and a public hearing this month on a proposed rezoning, a comprehensive plan amendment, and several ordinances, but no final decisions have been published. All recent meetings are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet available, so outcomes are not yet known.

City Council study session (Aug. 10)

The council met for a study session to discuss a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map change for 2801 Redwood St., from Urban Residential Multi-Family to Uptown Mixed Use. The agenda also included the 2nd quarter 2026 financial report, a budget amendment ordinance (2144-26), a salary commission ordinance (2145-26), and a 6-year Capital Improvement Plan update. These were discussion items only, with no final action scheduled.

City Council public hearing (Aug. 17)

The council held a public hearing on the comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map, and discussed the corresponding ordinances (2146-26 and 2147-26). The agenda also listed action items on the budget amendment ordinance (2144-26), the salary commission ordinance (2145-26), a title change for the Community Development Director, and a police vehicle surplus resolution (26-2006). Routine consent items included minutes and claims/payroll approvals. No outcomes have been published.

Planning Commission (Aug. 12)

The Planning Commission considered a revised Urban Forest Preservation proposal (PLN2026-0001) that had been referred back by the City Council. The revised code would introduce tree credits, removal permits, and restrictions on tree removal for one- and two-family dwellings. The commission also introduced a definitions and use table update (PLN2026-0005) and discussed canceling its September 9 meeting. Public comment was open until 12:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

Events Committee (Aug. 11)

The Events Committee held a regular meeting to discuss Milton Days and approve minutes from August 4, 2026. No other details were listed.

Park Board (Aug. 19)

The Park Board met to approve minutes from July 15, 2026, recap the 2026 Pickleball Tournament, receive updates on the skate park and tree planting, get a construction update on Hill Tower, and begin planning the 2027 work plan.

All of these meetings are listed as agenda only, with minutes not yet published. The city has not released any vote tallies or dollar amounts for the items discussed.

Coming up

• **Events Committee** – Aug. 25, 2026. The committee will debrief Milton Days and plan the Craft Bazaar and Tree Lighting.

Milton Council to weigh zoning, tax, and budget items; no decisions yet published

Milton city boards met over the past two weeks on zoning, taxes, parks, and the Milton Days festival, but no minutes have been published, so no final decisions are recorded. The City Council is set to take action on several items at its Aug. 17 meeting, including a budget amendment and a police vehicle surplus resolution.

City Council agenda (Aug. 3)

The council's regular meeting on Aug. 3 included a vote on a zoning amendment (Ordinance 2143-26) to the municipal code, a discussion of the tree ordinance (2140-26), and action on a purchasing policy resolution (26-2004). The council also considered a public safety sales tax resolution (26-2005) and a construction contract for sidewalk improvements on 23rd. No minutes have been published for this meeting.

Council study session (Aug. 10)

A study session on Aug. 10 covered a proposed rezone of 2801 Redwood St. from Urban Residential Multi-Family to Uptown Mixed Use, along with a budget amendment (Ordinance 2144-26) and a salary commission ordinance (2145-26). The council also reviewed the 2nd quarter 2026 financial report and a 6-year Capital Improvement Plan update. These were discussion items only, with no action scheduled.

Planning Commission (Aug. 12)

The Planning Commission considered a revised Urban Forest Preservation proposal (PLN2026-0001) that the City Council referred back. The revised code would introduce tree credits, removal permits, and restrictions on tree removal for one- and two-family dwellings. The commission also introduced a definitions and use table update (PLN2026-0005) and discussed canceling the Sept. 9 meeting. Public comment was open until noon on the meeting day.

Events Committee (Aug. 4 and Aug. 11)

The Events Committee held two meetings to discuss plans for the Milton Days festival. The Aug. 4 special meeting covered minutes from July 28 and festival plans; the Aug. 11 regular meeting included a discussion of Milton Days and approval of minutes from Aug. 4. No formal decisions beyond procedural items were listed.

Coming up

• **City Council (Aug. 17):** Public hearing on comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments, followed by discussion of Ordinances 2146-26 and 2147-26. The council is scheduled to take action on Budget Amendment Ordinance 2144-26, Salary Commission Ordinance 2145-26, and Police Vehicle Surplus Resolution 26-2006.
• **Park Board (Aug. 19):** Regular meeting to approve minutes, recap the 2026 pickleball tournament, receive updates on the skate park and tree planting, get a construction update on Hill Tower, and begin planning the 2027 work plan.

Milton City Council agenda includes zoning, public safety tax, and sidewalk contract

The Milton City Council held its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, with several items on the agenda, including a zoning code amendment, a public safety sales tax resolution, and a construction contract for sidewalk improvements. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available at this time.

City Council meeting (Aug. 3)

The council was scheduled to take action on the following items:

• **Municipal Code 17.44 Amendment (Ordinance 2143-26)** – a zoning regulation amendment.
• **Purchasing Policy Resolution 26-2004** – an update to the city's purchasing policy.
• **Public Safety Sales Tax Resolution 26-2005** – a resolution related to a public safety sales tax.
• **Construction Contract for 23rd Sidewalk** – a contract for sidewalk improvements.

The council also held a discussion on the Tree Ordinance 2140-26. Routine approvals of minutes and financial claims were also on the agenda.

Because the meeting minutes are not yet published, the outcomes of these items—whether they were approved, amended, or postponed—are not known. The agenda indicates these were action items, but no results have been reported.

Events Committee meetings

The Milton Events Committee met twice in the past two weeks, both times with agendas limited to procedural matters.

• **July 28, 2026** – The committee reviewed minutes from prior sessions and discussed plans for Milton Days. No formal decisions were scheduled.
• **August 4, 2026** – A special meeting was held to approve minutes from the July 28 meeting, continue Milton Days festival planning, and hear public comments. Again, no formal decisions were listed.

Minutes for these meetings have not been published, so no further details are available.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Milton City Council set for zoning, sales tax, and sidewalk votes; recent meeting outcomes still pending

Milton's City Council has several consequential votes scheduled for August 3, including amendments to the municipal code, a public safety sales tax resolution, and a sidewalk construction contract. Outcomes from the council's July 20 meeting remain unavailable because minutes have not yet been published.

July 20 City Council — items scheduled but outcomes not yet confirmed

The City Council's July 20 meeting agenda listed $203,308.50 in claims and $334,521.24 in payroll disbursements for approval, totaling $537,829.74. The agenda also included a public hearing on PLN2026-0003, amendments to Chapter 17.44 of the Milton Municipal Code, and a discussion of Ordinance 2143-26, which would amend that same chapter.

Additional agenda items were a discussion of a public safety sales tax and public safety committee appointments. Because minutes from this meeting have not been published, the city record does not yet confirm which items were approved, how any votes were cast, or whether the public hearing produced formal action. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for the posted minutes.

Events Committee — Milton Days discussions

The Events Committee held a special meeting on July 23 to discuss Milton Days, followed by a regular meeting on July 28 to approve minutes from prior sessions and continue discussing Milton Days plans. Neither meeting's minutes have been published, so no formal decisions beyond routine procedural items can be confirmed from the available record.

Coming up: August 3 City Council meeting

The City Council meets August 3 with several action items on the agenda:

• **Milton Municipal Code 17.44 Amendment Ordinance 2143-26** — scheduled for action. This is the same ordinance discussed July 20.
• **Public Safety Sales Tax Resolution 26-2005** — scheduled for action.
• **Purchasing Policy Resolution 26-2004** — scheduled for action.
• **Construction Contract for 23rd Sidewalk improvements** — scheduled for action.
• **Tree Ordinance 2140-26** — scheduled for discussion only, not a vote.

The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial claims.

Coming up: August 4 Events Committee meeting

The Events Committee holds a special meeting August 4 to review and approve minutes from the July 28 meeting, discuss plans for the Milton Days festival, and hear public comments. No formal decisions beyond procedural items are listed on the agenda.

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*Note: All recent meeting summaries above are based on agendas only. Minutes have not yet been published for the July 20 City Council meeting or the July 23 and July 28 Events Committee meetings. Confirmed outcomes, vote tallies, and dollar approvals will be available once those minutes are posted.*

Milton meetings: land use change for Redwood St, urban forestry ordinance, capital projects on recent agendas

Milton's City Council and Planning Commission tackled a packed two-week schedule, with agendas covering a proposed land use change at 2801 Redwood St, a draft urban forestry ordinance, and more than $1.2 million in proposed capital projects. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 6

The council's agenda included a vote on Amendment #1 to the Framework professional services agreement for on-call planning and land use services. The consent agenda listed approval of checks and vouchers totaling $859,677.17 and payroll disbursements of $307,007.08, along with Resolution 26-2003. The council was also scheduled to recognize the Employee of the Month and a police officer. Minutes are not yet available, so it is not confirmed whether these items were approved.

Planning Commission — July 8

The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on two related items for 2801 Redwood St (parcel 0420044105): a comprehensive plan amendment (PLN2026-0002) and a zoning map amendment (PLN2026-0004) that would change the parcel's designation from Urban Residential Mixed Use to Uptown Mixed Use. The request is a private application by Rory Skinner seeking a Future Land Use Map change.

The commission was also set to review and recommend updates to the six-year capital improvement plan. Draft 2026-2031 projects listed on the agenda include a City Hall retrofit at $100,000, an electric overhead-to-underground conversion at $711,000, and electric asset replacement at $1,230,000.

City Council — July 13 (Joint Study Session)

The council held a joint study session with the Planning Commission to review a proposed Urban Forest Preservation Ordinance. The agenda included a public hearing on the ordinance, which would amend the municipal code to define tree protection zones and establish removal permit requirements. Discussion topics included tree removal permits, hazardous trees, tree definitions, and canopy coverage standards. No minutes have been published.

Events Committee — July 14

The committee was scheduled to review a debrief of the July 4th event and discuss upcoming plans for Milton Days.

Park Board — July 15

The Park Board agenda included an update on Hill Tower construction, a review of the 2026 Work Plan, and discussion of 2026 events including a pickleball tournament, skate park, and tree planting.

Coming Up

City Council — Monday, July 20: The council will consider approving $203,308.50 in claims and $334,521.24 in payroll. The agenda includes a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 17.44 (PLN2026-0003), discussion of Ordinance 2143-26 amending Municipal Code 17.44, and a discussion on a public safety sales tax. Public safety committee appointments are also listed.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Residents can check the city's official agendas and minutes for authoritative records.

Milton City Council to vote on planning contract; Planning Commission to consider land use change for Redwood Street

No major decisions were made at the past two weeks of Milton government meetings, but two consequential votes are scheduled for the week ahead. The City Council will consider a contract amendment for on-call planning services on July 6, and the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a land-use change for a property on Redwood Street on July 8.

Recent meetings: Events Committee (June 23)

The Events Committee met June 23 and heard updates on Milton Days and 4th of July preparations, including vendor availability, entertainment contracts, and sponsorship progress. No votes were taken on new business. The committee discussed a scheduling conflict for the Santa Parade due to Fire Department unavailability. The only actions were approval of the May 12, 2026, minutes (4-0) and excusing Cheryl Reid (4-0).

Upcoming: City Council (July 6)

The City Council on Monday will consider approving Amendment #1 to the Framework professional services agreement for on-call planning and land use services. Other items on the agenda include:

• Consent agenda: checks and vouchers totaling $859,677.17 and payroll disbursements of $307,007.08.
• Resolution 26-2003 (details not provided in the agenda).
• Recognition of the Employee of the Month and a police officer.

Upcoming: Planning Commission (July 8)

The Planning Commission on Wednesday will hold a public hearing on a pair of land-use changes for the property at 2801 Redwood St (parcel 0420044105). The commission will consider recommending a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a Zoning Map amendment that would change the designation from Urban Residential Mixed Use (URM) to Uptown Mixed Use (UMX). The application was submitted privately by Rory Skinner requesting the Future Land Use Map change.

The commission will also review and recommend updates to the six-year capital improvement plan for city facilities and utilities. Draft projects include a City Hall retrofit ($100,000), an electric overhead-to-underground conversion ($711,000), and electric asset replacement ($1,230,000).

A joint city council/planning commission meeting to discuss the tree ordinance is scheduled for July 13, as noted in prior meeting minutes.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Monday, July 6, 2026 (vote on Framework contract amendment).
• **Planning Commission** – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (public hearing on 2801 Redwood St land use change).
• **Joint City Council/Planning Commission** – Monday, July 13, 2026 (tree ordinance discussion).