City Council Regular Meeting of April 28, 2026

The City Council of Lake Stevens held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The council approved an emergency contract award (Resolution 2026-05) to Diverse Earthworks for $1,112,613 to complete the Frontier Heights project after terminating the original contractor. This contract award was made under emergency procurement laws and did not exceed the proposed budget of $1.28 million. Additionally, the council discussed the law enforcement dock project, focusing on relocating the dock to Davies Beach to improve safety and reduce costs. The project budget for the dock relocation is estimated at $54,000, funded through REET (real estate excise tax) funds, with plans to seek grants and legislative funding for related capital improvements. The council also received a status update on the recruitment for the finance director position, noting 38 applications and discussing salary range policies without taking action. Other topics included public hearings on land use rezonings continued to May 19, 2026, and various community updates. No votes were taken on the dock project or finance director recruitment during this meeting.