La Conner meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

La Conner Council to weigh data center moratorium, Blackberry development

The La Conner Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed emergency moratorium on new data center applications and consider an infrastructure agreement for a 9-lot development at its Aug. 25 meeting. No decisions have been made yet; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

Upcoming Town Council meeting (Aug. 25)

The council will hold a public hearing on an emergency moratorium that would stop accepting applications for new data center development. It will also consider an Infrastructure Improvement Agreement for the “Blackberry” 9-lot project at the 900 block of South Park Street. The developer packet includes a project deposit of $23,690 and total estimated fees of $84,863.00. The council will also consider an agreement with Docusign.

Recent meetings

Town Council (Aug. 11)

The council was set to consider two professional engineering agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc. — one for the Shelter Bay Pressure Mitigation project and one for the Downey Rd Water Main Replacement. It also would vote on designating two community events (Bigfoot Fun Fest and Fables Faire), amending an interlocal agreement with Friday Harbor for biosolid waste treatment and disposal, and an ordinance to designate an agent for service of process. Routine items included minutes approval, accounts payable, payroll, and reports.

Parks Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission discussed old business, including a Morris Street tree planting map, flower displays and tree dedications for America’s 250th Anniversary with Skagit DAR (at Gilkey Park and Maple Park), and a Rotary-donated Peace Pole in Peace Park. No new business was listed.

Arts Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission met to approve minutes, discuss the Creative District, and consider helping design evacuation signs for Maple Hall and the Garden Club gathering sites. It also received updates on a coloring book fundraiser and a partnership with La Conner Community News. The meeting was in-person only.

Planning Commission (Aug. 18)

The commission reviewed proposed changes to the town’s sign code under old business. Public comments were limited to three minutes per person. No new business items were listed.

Coming up

• **Town Council** – Aug. 25, 2026: Public hearing on data center moratorium, Blackberry infrastructure agreement, Docusign agreement. This is the next scheduled meeting with substantive action items.

La Conner boards weigh water contracts, sign code, and emergency plans

La Conner's Town Council and several advisory commissions met over the past two weeks to consider infrastructure contracts, sign code changes, and emergency preparedness items. No minutes have been published for any of the meetings, so no votes or final decisions are recorded. The most consequential item under consideration was a pair of engineering service agreements for water system projects.

Town Council

At its Aug. 11 meeting, the council had on its agenda two professional engineering service agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc. — one for the Shelter Bay Pressure Mitigation project and one for the Downey Rd Water Main Replacement project. The council also considered designating two community events (Bigfoot Fun Fest and Fables Faire), amending an interlocal agreement with Friday Harbor for treatment and composting of biosolid waste, and an ordinance to designate an agent for service of process. Routine items included approval of minutes, accounts payable, payroll, and reports.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 4 with an agenda focused on proposed updates to the town's sign code, including comments from Administrator Thomas. The commission is scheduled to meet again Aug. 18 to approve minutes from the Aug. 4 meeting and continue discussing the sign code changes under old business. Public comments at that meeting are limited to three minutes per person.

Emergency Management Commission

The Emergency Management Commission met Aug. 4 to discuss a range of items, including a potential dike project at Sullivan Slough or the channel that could qualify for salmon restoration funding. The commission also reviewed emergency shelter locations (Methodist Church, Garden Club, Maple Hall, La Conner Schools gyms, and the Port parking lot), discussed using the Art Commission to create shelter signs, and reviewed drafted emergency notifications for the town website and Notify Me system covering extreme temperatures and fire. The agenda also noted an open commissioner seat with applications live.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission held two meetings. On Aug. 6, the Creative District Advisory Committee received a process update and reviewed a preliminary draft memorandum of understanding with partners and draft letters of support. On Aug. 13, the full Arts Commission discussed the Creative District, considered helping design evacuation signs for Maple Hall and the Garden Club, and received updates on a coloring book fundraiser and a partnership with La Conner Community News.

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission met Aug. 12 with an agenda covering old business only: a tree planting map for Morris Street, flower displays and tree dedications for America's 250th Anniversary with Skagit DAR at Gilkey Park and Maple Park, and a Rotary-donated Peace Pole in Peace Park.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will meet Aug. 18 at its regular time to approve minutes and continue sign code discussions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. No other upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

La Conner Council to weigh data center moratorium; planning, arts commissions meet

The La Conner Town Council is set to consider an emergency moratorium on new data center development applications at its July 28 meeting, according to the agenda. The council will also review a 4th of July traffic control agreement and discuss FIFA letters. No minutes have been published for any of the three recent meetings, so no decisions have been recorded.

Town Council

The council's July 28 agenda includes a proposed ordinance to establish an emergency moratorium on applications for new data center developments. The body will also review an agreement regarding 4th of July traffic control, discuss FIFA letters, and consider approval of payroll totaling $49,863.50. All items are listed as agenda items only; minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met August 4 to discuss proposed changes to the town's sign code. The agenda includes the proposed sign code updates and comments from Administrator Thomas regarding the sign code. As with the council meeting, this was an agenda-only meeting with no published minutes.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission (meeting as the Creative District Advisory Committee) met August 6 to receive a process update on the Creative District. The agenda includes a preliminary draft Memorandum of Understanding with partners and draft letters of support. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

La Conner council set to weigh compost rate hike, pump repair; commissions review sign code and emergency prep

The La Conner Town Council was scheduled July 14 to consider an ordinance increasing compost rates and an agreement to repair the Caledonia Pump, but minutes from that meeting and three other recent sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

All four meetings covered in this roundup are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet available. The items below reflect what each body was scheduled to discuss or act on, not what was ultimately decided.

Town Council — July 14

The council agenda listed several financial and operational items:

• An agreement for Caledonia Pump repair with Triangle Pump & Equipment, Inc.
• A resolution declaring an emergency and waiving competitive bidding for equipment repair.
• An ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the La Conner Municipal Code to increase compost rates. The agenda did not specify the new rates or the size of the increase.
• An update and approval of authorized signers for Banner Bank and other financial institutions.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the ordinance, resolution, or agreement were adopted, or how any council members voted.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the town's sign code, including comments from Administrator Thomas and a discussion on works of art. The agenda also included public comments and approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.

No minutes have been published, so the status of the sign code discussion is not confirmed.

Emergency Management Commission — July 7

The Emergency Management Commission agenda included several emergency-preparedness topics:

• Potential funding for a dike at Sullivan Slough or the channel for salmon restoration.
• Review of the arrival date and training requirements for Starlink communications equipment.
• Consideration of using the Art Commission to create emergency shelter signage.
• A presentation request from the FEMA Long Term Recovery Group regarding the United Way volunteer network.
• Updates on emergency shelter locations and volunteer base, including the Methodist Church, Garden Club, Maple Hall, schools, and the port lot.

Outcomes are not confirmed pending publication of minutes.

Arts Commission — July 9

The Arts Commission was scheduled to review potential readable evacuation route signs for the Emergency Management Commission, including sample designs and cost sources. The agenda also listed:

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.
• An update on the Creative District initiative from Commissioner Dalton.
• Research on readable tsunami evacuation signs with sample links.
• Discussion of possible fundraising activities.
• Public comments.

No minutes have been published.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — July 21:** The commission is scheduled to approve minutes from its July 7 meeting and continue reviewing sign code updates, including works of art signage, the distinction between wayfinding and directional signs, and proposed code changes. No other new business is listed.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 7, July 9, and July 14 meetings should watch for published minutes on the town's official website, which serve as the authoritative record.

La Conner meeting roundup: Sign code, salmon restoration dike, and evacuation signs on recent agendas; pump repair and compost rate hike up next

Recent La Conner advisory commission meetings covered sign code changes, a potential salmon-restoration dike at Sullivan Slough, and emergency evacuation signage — but no minutes have been published yet for any of the three, so outcomes are not available. The most consequential action on the horizon is the July 14 Town Council meeting, which includes a pump repair agreement, a bid-waiver resolution for emergency equipment repair, and an ordinance to raise compost rates.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission agenda listed discussion of proposed sign code changes, including comments from Administrator Thomas, and a discussion on works of art. The agenda also included public comments on all topics and approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions or votes can be reported.

Emergency Management Commission — July 7

The Emergency Management Commission agenda included a potential funding discussion for a dike at Sullivan Slough or the channel for salmon restoration. The commission also planned to review the arrival date and training requirements for Starlink communications equipment for town use, and to consider using the Art Commission to create emergency shelter signage.

New business on the agenda included a presentation request from the FEMA Long Term Recovery Group regarding the United Way volunteer network. The agenda also listed updates on emergency shelter locations and a volunteer base, naming the Methodist Church, Garden Club, Maple Hall, schools, and the port lot. Minutes have not been published; no actions are confirmed.

Arts Commission — July 9

The Arts Commission agenda included approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting, an update on the Creative District initiative from Commissioner Dalton, and research on readable tsunami evacuation signs with sample links. The commission planned to discuss possible fundraising activities and take public comments. The evacuation sign work relates to a request from the Emergency Management Commission for readable evacuation route signs, including sample designs and cost sources. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up — Town Council, July 14

The Town Council is scheduled to address several items with direct financial and service impacts:

• An agreement for Caledonia Pump repair with Triangle Pump & Equipment, Inc.
• A resolution declaring an emergency and waiving competitive bidding for equipment repair.
• An ordinance amending Chapter 12.40 of the La Conner Municipal Code to increase compost rates.
• An update and approval of authorized signers for Banner Bank and other financial institutions.

The compost rate ordinance, if adopted, would change what residents pay for compost service. The pump repair agreement and emergency bid-waiver resolution involve town infrastructure spending. No dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Note on meeting records

All three recent meetings — Planning Commission, Emergency Management Commission, and Arts Commission — are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The summaries above reflect what was scheduled for discussion, not what was decided. Residents can check the town's official meeting records for confirmed outcomes and vote tallies once minutes are posted.

La Conner Town Council Weighs Tree Removal, Public Records Policy; Planning Commission, Arts Commission to Meet This Week

The La Conner Town Council on June 23 considered a handful of items including a new Public Records Act policy, a bid for hazard tree removal at Pioneer Park, and a cabaret license for Purl Dive Bar. No official minutes from the meeting have been published yet, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Council Considers Key Items

On the council’s agenda were:

• A resolution adopting a **Public Records Act policy**.
• A bid recommendation for **UV window film at Maple Hall** from Cascade Shield.
• A bid recommendation for **hazard tree removal at Pioneer Park** from Eager Beaver Tree Services.
• A **cabaret license** for Purl Dive Bar.
• An **agreement with the Skagit Beach Community Association**.

The meeting also included public comments and reports from the town administrator and mayor.

Planning Commission to Discuss Sign Code Updates

The La Conner Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, July 7, to discuss proposed changes to the town’s sign code. The agenda includes:

• Administrator Thomas’s comments on the sign code.
• A discussion of “works of art” as they relate to the code.
• Public comments on all topics.
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026, meeting.

Arts Commission to Review Evacuation Route Signs, Creative District

The La Conner Arts Commission will meet Thursday, July 9, to take up several items:

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026, meeting.
• An update on the **Creative District** initiative from Commissioner Dalton.
• Research on readable tsunami evacuation route signs, including sample designs and cost sources, for the Emergency Management Commission.
• Discussion of possible fundraising activities.
• Public comments.

Coming Up

• **Planning Commission** – Tuesday, July 7, time and location not listed.
• **Arts Commission** – Thursday, July 9, time and location not listed.

Residents should check the town’s official meeting calendar for exact times and virtual attendance options.