City Council Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026

The City Council of Lake Stevens held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement discussions included the authorization to apply for a $3.6 million Public Works Trust Fund loan with a 20-year term at 2.31% interest to replace the deteriorating 36th Street bridge over Katherine Creek. The council approved moving forward with the loan application to enable construction next year, with repayment to be incorporated into the upcoming stormwater utility rate study. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to surplus two city properties, initiating the process to prepare them for sale, with future decisions on the allocation of proceeds pending further review. Policy discussions also covered proposed updates to animal regulations, including a potential prohibition on roosters within city limits due to noise complaints, and changes to the animal licensing process to eliminate city licensing in favor of requiring collars or microchipping for pet identification. The council engaged in strategic planning discussions to prioritize city projects and initiatives, focusing on infrastructure maintenance, regulatory simplification, and emergency management, which will inform upcoming budget considerations. No votes were taken on the animal regulation changes during this meeting, as further staff work was requested. Overall, the meeting emphasized infrastructure investment and policy updates with implications for future procurement and budgeting activities.