City Council Meeting 9/14/26

The City of Milton Council held a study session on September 14, 2026. Pierce Transit presented Proposition 1, a proposed 0.3% sales-tax increase that its board had voted unanimously to place on the ballot. If approved by voters in the transit agency’s service area, the measure would fund a planned 47% increase in service, including new routes, more frequent and later service, seasonal shuttles, and expanded fare-free rides for seniors. Council members welcomed improved connections for Milton, but the council took no action on the measure.

City staff presented a data-driven street-pavement preservation plan based on a 2025 road scan. The city currently allocates about $200,000 annually for street maintenance; staff proposed adding $100,000 for chip sealing in the next budget to test its effectiveness. The presentation compared preservation costs—including about $9 per square yard for chip seal and $68 for mill-and-overlay—and described grant or loan applications for four water-main projects. A Taylor corridor sidewalk and bike-lane project was paused for redesign after stormwater costs approached $1 million. The council also discussed revised tree-removal ordinance 2140-26, including requirements, notification, and possible fees; no final vote is evident in the transcript. No contracts or vendor awards were made.