Mount Vernon City Council Meeting - March 25, 2026

The City of Mount Vernon, WA City Council held a meeting on March 25, 2026, which included several procurement and capital project discussions. The council approved the consent agenda and heard presentations from Skagit Public Utility District (PUD) General Manager George Sedu, who detailed ongoing water infrastructure projects including a new 1.6 million gallon storage tank near Judy Reservoir, upgrades to the disinfection system replacing chlorine gas with liquid sodium hypochlorite, and plans for a larger generator to support the water treatment plant. The council also reviewed and approved a professional services agreement with Transpo Group for civil engineering design and environmental work on phase three of the Colson Regional Trail lighting project, which includes pedestrian lighting and security cameras. Additionally, the council approved amendment number five to the professional services agreement with Wilson Engineering LLC to conduct further alternatives analysis and preliminary design for the combined sewer separation feasibility study, aiming to reduce flow to the wastewater treatment plant and minimize impacts on private property. The meeting included a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan with funding allocations discussed and a motion passed to approve the draft plan. The meeting concluded with an executive session on litigation and collective bargaining matters, with no final action taken.