August 27, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting (video frozen, audio only)

The City of Medical Lake Planning Commission met on August 27, 2026, and held public hearings on a city stormwater proposal and municipal code amendments. For application LU2026-026, the city proposed six bioinfiltration swales and one catch basin at locations around Medical Lake to improve treatment of roadway runoff before it reaches the lake. The engineer said the swales are designed to remove about 90% of roadway pollutants and would supplement existing oil-water separators. Staff recommended approval subject to engineering review, construction controls, restoration, and long-term inspection and maintenance; the Department of Ecology would also need to approve the project. The transcript does not clearly capture a commission vote on this application.

The commission also considered impact-fee amendments. Staff proposed ending the fire impact fee because the city fire department no longer exists and Fire District 3 has not updated its methodology, keeping school fees unchanged for now, and revising park fees to a per-bedroom schedule. Proposed park fees range from $638 for a studio or one-bedroom unit to $2,553 for units with four or more bedrooms; staff cited an estimated $562,000 cost for basic park amenities and a $638,200 figure in its methodology. A motion was made to recommend approval of the amendments and park-fee methodology, though the recorded vote is unclear. A separate motion was made to recommend the comprehensive plan proposal as presented. No contract awards or vendor selections were identified.