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City of Mount Vernon City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2024 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Mayor Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Molenaar, Tercero, and Vander Stoep Staff Present: Public Works Director Phillips, Special Projects Manager Sexton, Human Resources Director Keator, Parks and Enrichment Services Director Berner, Library Director Huffman, IT Director Thomas, Police Chief Christman, City Clerk Jensen, Assistant Fire Chief Harris Citizens: 12 APROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. COMMUNITY COMMENTS  Arthur Gollegos, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about an experience with Crawford Garage Door, and a subsequent 911 call.  Alfredo Juarez, Sedro-Woolley resident, spoke about the U.S. H2A program and Casa Grande Apartments.  Lisa Ellis, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about the U.S. H2A program and Casa Grande Apartments.  Christine Kohnert, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about the sale of the Casa Grande Apartment building.  Grace Cole, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about bicycle lanes and cyclist safety. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of September 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting minutes Mount Vernon City Council September 25, 2024 Page 2 of 3 B. Approval of September 20, 2024 Payroll checks numbered 112692 – 112708 direct deposit checks numbered 102477 - 102749, and wire transfers numbered 1374 - 1378 in the amount of $1,626,758.98 C. Approval of September 25, 2024, Claims numbered 27313 - 27485 in the amount of $3,519,510.68 Councilmember Beaton moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A – C. Motion seconded by Councilmember Molenaar. Motion passed 7-0. REPORTS A. Committees 1. Finance & Parks and Enrichment Services– see committee minutes for details 2. Development Services – see committee minutes for details B. Councilmember Comments  Councilmember Hudson spoke about the H2A program and sale of Casa Grande Apartment concerns addressed during public comments. C. Mayor’s Report  Mount Vernon Library Commons construction update and open house details were shared. D. Committee Agenda Requests  none NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Agreement – ACCO Engineered Systems: Mr. Phillips requested approval of an agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems for the removal and replacement of HVAC rooftop units at the Police Court Campus. Councilmember Beaton moved to approve an Agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems for removal and replacement of HVAC rooftop units in the amount of $121,037.68. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson. Motion passed 7-0. B. Approval of Resolution – Fee Schedule: Mr. Huffman requested approval of Resolution 1059 adopting the fee schedule for the use of the conference room and kitchen at the Mount Vernon Library Mount Vernon City Council September 25, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Commons. Councilmember Hudson moved to approve Resolution 1059 setting the fee schedule for the conference room and kitchen at the Mount Vernon Library Commons. Motion seconded by Councilmember Carías. Motion passed 7-0. C. Approval of Resolution – 1590 Grant Awards: Mr. Sexton requested approval of Resolution 1060 allocating 1590 Affordable Housing Sales Tax funding as previously discussed by Council. Councilmember Tercero moved to approve Resolution 1060 approving the allocation of 1590 funds as amended, removing Section 2. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson. Motion passed 7-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen, City Clerk Approved October 9, 2024