City Council Regular Meeting - 01 September 2026

The City of Mill Creek, Washington, City Council regular meeting was held September 1, 2026 (the metadata records September 2 UTC). Council considered an ordinance adopting the South Town Center subarea plan, related zoning and code amendments, a development-incentive program, and a planned-action environmental impact statement. The plan would require commercial frontage along selected corridors, retain the 60-foot base height limit with up to a 25-foot incentive bonus, and establish updated parking and design standards. Council members discussed housing mix, parking, infrastructure commitments, staffing, and the community’s proposed recreation and community center. A motion to adopt the plan was made, but the transcript does not capture the final vote. The city identified future right-of-way and green stormwater infrastructure work as implementation needs; a future update to parks impact fees is also anticipated.

On capital projects, council approved 7–0 a resolution authorizing change orders with Granite Construction Company for the 2026 pavement preservation project, up to an additional 10% of the contract amount ($127,330.65). It also approved 7–0 a resolution authorizing change orders with Earthwork Solutions, Inc. for the catch-basin repair and replacement project, up to an additional 10% of the contract amount (stated in the transcript as approximately $543,069). The catch-basin program has a $7 million overall budget. Council requested project updates on change orders and cost variances. A stormwater program review outlined potential future insourcing of inspection work, staffing and vehicle needs, and financing the $7 million project through a bond to replenish a REET loan, with rate impacts to be considered during budget discussions. No vendor award for the South Town Center plan was identified.