# City Council Regular Meeting of September 22, 2026

The City Council of Lake Stevens held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included a proposed renaming and restructuring of the Human Resources department to "People, Strategy, and Resilience." The council debated the timing and budget implications of this change, ultimately voting against the motion to approve the new department name and related title changes, citing concerns about clarity and public understanding. The HR director clarified that the changes would have minimal budget impact, primarily related to minor costs for updated nameplates and business cards. Additionally, the council discussed the in-kind contribution program for special events, approving a November 16 application deadline with a rolling application period for 2027, aimed at supporting new and smaller nonprofit events. Other presentations included updates on IT services, community development projects, and a K9 police demonstration, but no contract awards or major procurement decisions were made during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Regular Meeting of September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHO1Mw4SPH8) - City of Lake Stevens