City Council Meeting April 1 2025

The Tumwater, WA City Council meeting on April 1, 2025, included proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting community commitments to these causes. The council approved the consent calendar, which included contract approvals such as a 12-year multifamily tax exemption for Yorkshire Apartments, a design agreement with PSC for Old Highway 99 and 79th Avenue construction, and a contract with Northwest Cascadia Cascade Inc. for the Lynwood Avenue sidewalk project. The Community Development Department presented its 2024 annual report, detailing significant permit activity, grant awards totaling over $1.3 million for environmental and planning projects, and ongoing efforts to update the comprehensive plan and development codes. The Public Works Department provided an extensive update on water, stormwater, and wastewater utilities, including infrastructure projects, water conservation initiatives, and staffing challenges. Council members discussed land use, water resource management, and the balance between residential growth and industrial water use, with plans for future work sessions to address these topics. Budget and finance updates and upcoming community events were also noted.