Planning Commission
Regular MeetingTumwater, WA · September 23, 2025
Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION
September 23, 2025
CONVENE: 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair Elizabeth Robbins, Vice Chair Brandon Staff and
Commissioners Terry Kirkpatrick, Sandra Nelson, Nelida Daniels
and Grace Edwards.
Excused: Commissioner Gina Kotek
Staff: Housing and Land Use Planner Erika Smith-Erickson,
Associate Planner Dana Bowers, Water Resources and
Sustainability Director Dan Smith, and Transportation and
Engineering Director Brandon Hicks
Others: Consultant Rebeca Postanik and Chris Lester, Thurston
County Title
CHANGES TO THE No changes were made.
AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF THE Vice Chair Staff moved, seconded by Commissioner Edwards,
MINUTES to approve the minutes of November 26, 2024, January 14,
2024, February 11, 2025, and August 26, 2025, as published.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS’ No reports
REPORT:
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was given.
TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION–SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 1
PUBLIC HEARING – Chair Robbins opened the public hearing regarding Resolution
R2025-015 FOOD R2025-015 – Food Systems Plan at 7:12 p.m.
SYSTEMS PLAN:
Planner Bowers provided a brief overview of the plan and goals as
well as a summary of comments provided in writing to the
commission.
Two members of the public gave verbal testimony.
Chair Robbins closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Chair Staff moved, seconded by Commissioner
Kirkpatrick to forward Resolution No. R2025-015 to the City
Council for adoption. Motion carried unanimously.
2025 Director Hicks presented on the Capital Facilities Plan and
COMPREHENSIVE provided details about highlighted projects.
PLAN PERIODIC
UPDATE – CAPITAL Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Robbins asked clarifying
FACILITIES PLAN questions about the funding sources and certainty of funding.
MANAGER’S REPORT: Director Medrud reported that the Deputy Director will start on
October 16, 2025.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business Chair Robbins adjourned
the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Prepared by Dana Bowers, Associate Planner
TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION–SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 2
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Online via Zoom and In Person at
Tumwater Fire Department
Headquarters, Training Room, 311 Israel
Rd. SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Planning Commission November 26, 2024 Minutes
b. Planning Commission January 14, 2025 Minutes
c. Planning Commission February 11, 2025 Minutes
d. Planning Commission August 26, 2025 Minutes
5. Commissioner's Reports
6. Director's Report
7. Public Comment
8. Public Hearing
a. Resolution No. R2025-015 – Food System Plan
2. Ordinance No. O2025-009 Final Docket for 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
3. Next Meeting Date - 10/14/2025
4. Adjourn
Meeting Information
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Public Comment
The public is invited to attend the meeting and offer comment. The public may register in advance for
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The public may also submit comments prior to the meeting by sending an email to:
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Comments are submitted directly to the Commission Members and will not be read individually into the
record of the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Planning Manager, Brad Medrud at (360) 754-4180 or
bmedrud@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
Post Meeting
Audio of the meeting will be recorded and later available by request, please email
CityClerk@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
Accommodations
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benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the City. To request an
accommodation or alternate format of communication, please contact the City Clerk by calling (360)
252-5488 or email CityClerk@ci.tumwater.wa.us. For vision or hearing impaired services, please
contact the Washington State Relay Services at 7-1-1 or 1-(800)-833-6384. To contact the City’s ADA
Coordinator directly, call (360) 754-4128 or email ADACoordinator@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
What is the Planning Commission?
The Tumwater Planning Commission is a citizen advisory commission that is appointed by and
advisory to the City Council on the preparation and amendment of land use plans and implementing
ordinances such as zoning. Actions by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are
Commission recommendations to the City Council who must ultimately make the final decision. If
you have any questions or suggestions on ways the Commission can serve you better, please
contact the Community Development Department at (360) 754-4180.
Decorum Statement
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ways to participate.
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within the scheduled time. To accomplish that, the Chair will maintain order and decorum and can
regulate inappropriate debate, repetitious discussion, and disruptive behavior when needed.
The Chair will recognize those that wish to speak and may limit the time allowed for individual
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cannot be addressed during the meeting, City staff will address the issue or respond to the question by
following up with the individual.
We respectfully request that attendees refrain from disruptions during the meeting and comply with
decorum rules.
Thank you for participating.
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