Special City Council Meeting of June 16, 2026

The City of Lake Stevens held a Special City Council Meeting on June 16, 2026, which included the swearing-in of the new mayor, Kurt Hilt. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the Arts and Parks Foundation presenting a $30,000 mural project for the Market Street Marketplace wall, funded by a $20,000 city council allocation and $10,000 from the foundation, with additional in-kind donations from local businesses. The council approved the agenda with minor amendments and discussed upcoming meeting schedules, including a proposed cancellation of the next meeting due to conference attendance. Public comments addressed community safety concerns and praised city leadership. The meeting concluded with an extended executive session on collective bargaining with no action taken afterward.