City Council Business Meeting | June 16, 2026

The City Council Business Meeting of Redmond on June 16, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related updates. A key highlight was the public works department receiving accreditation from the American Public Works Association, recognizing their compliance with 98% of nationally recognized management practices and highlighting model practices in equipment and fleet management. The council also approved a new lease for the Redmond Historical Society, with discussions about potentially extending the lease beyond two years. Additionally, the council received an update on the transition of the city's solid waste, recycling, and compostables hauling contract from Waste Management to Recology, noting overall positive service and plans to establish a reporting cadence on service metrics. Public comments focused heavily on a proposed noise ordinance regulating shooting hours at a local gun range, with many residents urging adoption of the ordinance to reduce noise impacts. Committee reports included updates on solid waste fee increases, tenant protection subcommittee progress, and regional transportation initiatives. No new contract awards or capital improvement projects were directly approved during this meeting, but ongoing procurement and contract management activities were discussed.