City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting, 8/24/26 (Zoom Livestream)

The City of Anacortes City Council held a meeting on August 24, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved an interlocal agreement with Skagit County to accept a $750,000 grant for the construction of the Port City event facility at Cap Sante Marina, with construction anticipated to begin early 2027 and last about twelve months. The council also discussed the city's 2027 budget process, highlighting a projected $2.4 million budget gap and emphasizing public engagement through upcoming hearings and potential open houses. Additionally, the council approved a contract modification with Lakeside Industries to allow environmental and geological testing on a previously mined city-owned quarry site to assess potential future mining, with no mining authorized at this time. The meeting included updates on staffing, committee reports, and public comments related to these procurement and budget matters.