City Council Committee Agendas
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, WA · February 12, 2025
Minutes
Development Services Committee
Minutes
February 12, 2025
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place
Councilmember Beaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Donovan
Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith (via Zoom), Carías, Hudson, Molenaar,
Tercero, and Vander Stoep
Staff: Projects Manager Sexton, City Attorney Rogerson,
Development Services Director Pratschner, Assistant Fire
Chief Harris, City Clerk Jensen, IT Director Thomas
Citizens: 3
1. Approval of December 18, 2024 committee minutes:
Councilmember Hudson moved to approve
the December 18, 2024 minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Tercero.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Comprehensive Plan Updates
a. Ms. Pratschner reviewed proposed changes to the Transpo Group and
L.C. Lee & Associates, Inc. agreements which will be presented for
approval at tonight’s Regular Council Meeting. Both agreements are
funded through a Department of Commerce grant and will comply with
HB1181 requirements. Ms. Pratschner provided clarification of the
Critical Areas regulations Standard versus Ecosystem Alternative
Approach. After discussing the scope of work of the L.C. Lee &
Associates agreement, staff will work with the contractor to make
additional changes and bring the contract back to Council for approval
at a later date.
b. The March 1, 2025, Community Meeting will be held at the Library
Commons Conference Room from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Presentations and
discussions will include the Comprehensive Plan, missing middle
housing, a visioning survey, and an upcoming neighborhood needs
workshop.
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3. Downtown Environmental Impact Statement/Planned Action, Otak
Agreement: Ms. Pratschner presented the amended scope of work and
budget. The pros and cons of the amendments were discussed.
4. Monthly Permit and Project Report: Ms. Pratschner reviewed permit activity
and timelines and provided updates of the 300 W. College Way Hotel
remodel and the 324 W. College Way RV Park projects.
5. Agenda Requests
Updated scheduled topics:
March
Eaglemont PUD and Developers Agreement
Blackburn/Waugh Road utility corridor/road extension
Hidden Lakes Property
April
Dike District Presentations
Downtown Sidewalk Café’s – policy outcomes
New Requests:
none
6. Miscellaneous - None
Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Submitted by: Becky Jensen
Agenda
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLATION
Mount Vernon City Council
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Mount
Vernon City Council Public Works Committee is cancelled. There will be a
Development Services Committee at 6:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus,
1805 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA.
Becky Jensen
City Clerk
Copies provided to:
Beaton
Brocksmith
Carias
Hudson
Molenaar
Tercero
Vander Stoep
KBRC
KAPS
Skagit Publishing
Skagit County Commissioners
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
February 12, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Police/Court Campus – 1805 Continental Place
1. Approval of December 18, 2024 minutes
2. Comprehensive Plan Updates
a. Review of Transpo Group and L.C. Lee & Associates, Inc.
agreements
b. March 1, 2025 Community Meeting
3. Downtown Environmental Impact Statement/Planned Action
a. Otak Agreement Discussion
4. Monthly Permit and Projects Report
5. Agenda Requests
a. Dike District Presentations (March)
b. Eaglemont Update (April)
c. Downtown Sidewalk Café’s
6. Miscellaneous
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