City Council

City of Mount Vernon City Council Meeting Minutes September 24, 2025 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Mayor Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Molenaar, Tercero, Absent: Vander Stoep Staff: Special Projects Manager Sexton, Finance Director Volesky, City Attorney Rogerson, Parks and Recreation Director Berner, Human Resources Director Keator, IT Director Thomas, Fire Chief Harris, Library Director Huffman, Public Works Director Phillips, Police Chief Christman, Capital Programs Manager Reinart, Development Services Director Pratschner Citizens: 17 APROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. COMMUNITY COMMENTS  Gerry Douglas, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about the Mount Vernon Senior Center. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting minutes B. Approval of September 19, 2025, Payroll checks numbered 113148 - 113160, direct deposit checks numbered 108897 - 109162, and wire transfers numbered 1494 - 1498 in the amount of $1,670,538.94 C. Approval of September 24, 2025, Claims numbered 31336 - 31477, in the amount of $727,506.69 D. Approval of Agreement – Brown and Caldwell, Inc. E. Approval of Agreement – Skagit County Sheriff Councilmember Beaton moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A – E. Motion seconded by Mount Vernon City Council September 24, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Carías. Motion passed 6-0. REPORTS A. Councilmember Comments  none B. Mayor’s Report  Fall Clean Up day is Saturday, October 4th, 9 am to 4 pm. Single family residents, owner occupied duplex, tri-plex and four-plex customers may dispose of one load each of garbage, recycling, and yard waste at the City Shop Complex located at 1010 Shop Lane.  Community Service Officer Jon Gerondale has been awarded the Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year by the Washington State Crime Prevention Association. Chief Christman spoke about the functions of the Crime Prevention Unit. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing and Approval of Resolution – 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment: Mr. Reinart stated that this is a public hearing and request to approve Resolution 1082 amending the 2026-2031 TIP. Project updates include changes to the delivery schedule and funding strategy for Kulshan Trail Lighting 2 and 4, Riverside Improvements 1 and 2, adding Division Street/SR536 Bridge Planning, changes to the delivery schedule for the Division Street Corridor Study, and funding revisions to various projects. Mayor Donovan opened the public hearing.  Andrea, Mount Vernon resident spoke about the Division Street/SR536 Bridge project.  Ingrid, Mount Vernon resident, inquired about the frequency of TIP updates. Hearing no additional comments, Mayor Donovan closed the public hearing. Councilmember Hudson moved to approve amendments to the 2026-2031 TIP with Resolution 1082. Motion seconded by Councilmember Carías. Motion passed 6-0. B. Approval of Agreement – Skagit Regional Fire Authority: Ms. Thomas requested approval of an agreement with Skagit Regional Fire Authority for access to the City’s Mobile Wireless Management System, Absolute Mount Vernon City Council September 24, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Mobile Wireless. Councilmember Beaton moved to approve an agreement with Skagit County Fire Authority for access to the City’s Mobile Wireless Management System. Motion seconded by Councilmember Molenaar. Motion passed 6-0. C. Approval of Agreement – Skagit County Fire District 9: Ms. Thomas requested approval of an agreement with Skagit County Fire District 9 for access to the City’s Mobile Wireless Management System, Absolute Mobile Wireless. Councilmember Beaton moved to approve an agreement with Skagit County Fire District 9 for access to the City’s Mobile Wireless Management System. Motion seconded by Councilmember Molenaar. Motion passed 6-0. D. Approval of Agreement – TRICO Companies, LLC: Mr. Phillips requested approval of an agreement with TRICO Companies, LLC for the Public Works Maintenance Shop Canopy Enclosure and Dry Flood Proofing Project – REBID 2025-ITB-010. Councilmember Brocksmith moved to approve an agreement with TRICO Companies for the Public Works Maintenance Shop Canopy Enclosure and Dry Flood Proofing Project – REBID 2025-ITB-010 in the amount of $326,043.14. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tercero. Motion passed 6-0. E. Approval of Resolution – HB1590 Funding: Mr. Sexton requested approval of 2025 Affordable Housing and related services (HB1590) grant awards with Resolution 1083. Following approval of the resolution, agency funding agreements will be presented at future Council meetings. Councilmember Carías moved approval the 2025 HB1590 grant awards in the amount of $1,199,995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beaton. Motion passed 6-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. to consider the Mount Vernon City Council September 24, 2025 Page 4 of 4 minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action, selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c). And to discuss matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The regular meeting will reconvene at 7:55 p.m. There will be no action following the session. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen, City Clerk Approved: October 8, 2025