# City Council Study Session - November 10, 2026


**Body:** CityofSheltonWA
**Date:** November 09, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Shelton City Council held a study session on November 10, 2026, focused primarily on whether to develop park impact fees. Staff explained that these one-time fees on new development could help fund eligible public park and recreation capital improvements identified in the city’s capital facilities plan; they cannot fund maintenance or correct existing deficiencies, and generally must be spent within 10 years. State law requires waivers or reductions for certain low-income housing. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended pursuing the fees, and council members generally supported further study while discussing how rates and credits could balance infrastructure needs with development and affordable housing. Staff requested council guidance before hiring a consultant to prepare the study; no formal vote or consultant authorization was recorded. Staff said implementation could potentially occur by the end of 2027. The discussion also covered the need for other funding sources, possible future levy increases, and long-term operating costs. A $2 million first phase of the Crosstown Trail and a $55 million water-treatment project were cited as examples of capital costs; they were not approval items at this meeting.

Staff noted that parks funding is under pressure and that some 2026 capital requests were deferred: a $30,000 tractor was not purchased, and skate-park structure analysis was completed in-house. The council also briefly discussed a proposed Operation Greenlight proclamation for consideration at a later meeting and concerns about a transportation benefit district ballot measure. No contract awards, bid approvals, or other procurement decisions were made.

**Source:** CityofSheltonWA