Bothell City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The Bothell City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and presentations. A key agenda item was the approval of a professional services supplement number five with WSP USA, Inc. for the Bothell Way Northeast Multimodal Improvements Project, valued at $1,640,670. This contract amendment covers additional design services such as survey, utility potholing, traffic analysis, and geotechnical work, representing about 10% of the estimated $10.5 million design and right-of-way cost for the $100 million construction project. The council approved the resolution with one recusal due to a potential conflict of interest. Additionally, the council received detailed presentations on the 2026 community budget survey results, which will inform future budget planning and capital improvement priorities, highlighting infrastructure, emergency services, and parks as top investment areas. The council also discussed the upcoming update to the city’s tree code, aiming for adoption by Q1 2027, with a focus on balancing tree preservation and housing development. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update was reviewed, emphasizing community engagement findings and capital project prioritization, with further budget discussions planned for May. Other procurement-related topics included the city’s tourism strategy and grant program evaluations by the Economic and Tourism Advisory Committee (ELTAC).