Bothell City Council Meeting - September 1, 2026

The Bothell City Council held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key agenda items involved consideration of property acquisitions and budget amendments for the Bothell Way multimodal improvements project, including right-of-way acquisitions, negotiated settlements with property owners, and a significant budget increase of $20 million primarily due to higher design and acquisition costs. The council approved resolutions authorizing these acquisitions and settlements, as well as the budget amendment, with a 6-1 vote in each case. Additionally, the council received updates on development activity, financial performance, and capital projects such as the Sammamish River and Waneta Creek restoration and North Creek Trail, which recently received a Washington State Department of Transportation Award of Excellence. The meeting also included a study session on proposed amendments to bike parking development regulations aimed at rightsizing standards and improving accessibility and management. The council discussed potential future agenda items including a partnership with University of Washington Bothell for a low-power FM radio station and a review of data center policies. An executive session on potential litigation concluded the meeting with no further action taken.