City Council Committee Agendas
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, WA · December 14, 2022
Minutes
Public Works/Library Committee Meeting
December 14, 2022, 6:00 pm
Attendees Present:
Mayor Boudreau
Council Members: Beaton, Brocksmith, Hudson, Hulst, Molenaar, Morales
Staff Members: Public Works Director – Phillips; City Attorney – Rogerson; Library Director –
Huffman; Finance Director – Volesky; Development Services Director – Groth;
Special Projects Manager – Donovan; and Fire Chief – Brice.
1. Approval of Public Works/Library Committee Meeting Minutes:
Councilmember Hudson moved to approve the minutes from November 9, 2022; Seconded by
Councilmember Beaton; Carried by all.
2. Project Acceptance Update – Chris Phillips
Director Phillips provided an update on six different construction projects that have been
completed. Additionally, he briefly discussed a Professional Services Agreement between the City
and Wilson Engineering for Division Street retrofits and the sole source purchase of three pumps
required for Hazel Street Pump Station.
3. Development Services Update – Darren Groth
a. Camino Contract – Director Groth reminded council of the Camino software demonstration
they were provided a few months ago. Camino software will provide community partners a
Development Guide that works alongside our existing SmartGov software to assist
applicants to better understand the permit process.
b. Design Standard Discussion Continued – Director Groth provided council an update on the
Stakeholder Sessions, MVMC Analysis and Themes/rationale for process improvement,
clarity of code, and standardization. He stated that ongoing efforts would be discussed in
future Development Services Committee meetings scheduled during the 1st quarter of 2023.
c. Business License Update – Director Groth conducted an analysis of the Building Permit
process and provided an overview of the findings. He stated that he would provide process
improvement recommendations in future Development Services Committee meetings
scheduled during the 1st quarter of 2023.
4. Miscellaneous / For the Good of the Order – Mayor Boudreau
Mayor Boudreau updated Council on AWC Housing initiatives for the next legislative session and
AWC City Action Days scheduled for Jan 24-25, 2023.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Submitted by:
Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips, Public Works Department
December 14, 2022, Public Works / Development Services Committee Minutes
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Agenda
AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS / LIBRARY COMMITTEE
December 14, 2022 – 6:00 PM
Police / Court Campus – 1805 Continental Place
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. PROJECT UPDATES – Bill Bullock
a. Project Acceptance:
College Way Widening Under I-5
College Way & Riverside Drive Signal Corridor Improvements
College Way & 30th St Signal Improvements
4th St / Riverside Dr BNSF Crossing Improvements
2021 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining
2020 Curb Ramp Improvements/Complete Streets Project
b. Professional Services Agreement: Wilson Engineering for Division St Sidewalk
Retrofits
c. Soles Source Purchase: Hazel Street Pump Station Flyght Pumps
3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – Darren Groth
a. Camino Contract
b. Design Standards Discussion
c. Business License Process
4. MISCELLANEOUS / FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Attachments:
Public Works Committee November 2022 Meeting Minutes
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