Public Works & Library Council Committee Meeting | September 9, 2026

The City of Mount Vernon Public Works & Library Council Committee meeting on September 9, 2026, included a detailed presentation from Scadget Gleaners regarding their long-term plan to purchase and expand their current city-owned property at 1021 Riverside Drive. The organization seeks city approval to sell the land and adjust property boundaries to accommodate a larger, more operationally adequate facility that would enhance food recovery services and community programs. City staff highlighted planning considerations including legal, financial, and land use implications, emphasizing the need for further due diligence and comprehensive analysis before any decisions. The committee expressed support for Gleaners' mission but agreed more research and discussion are necessary, with a potential follow-up in December during budget deliberations. Additionally, updates were provided on various public works projects, including wastewater rate studies, capital improvement projects, and a costly bridge replacement feasibility study, with discussions on funding challenges and project timelines.