# October 27, 2026 Monroe WA City Council Meeting

The October 27, 2026 Monroe City Council meeting included a public hearing on the critical areas code update and a presentation on the proposed 2027–2028 biennial budget. Council directed the mayor and staff to prepare findings and conclusions supporting revised stream protections; the transcript does not show a vote on that motion. Budget discussion was preliminary, with public hearings scheduled for November 10 and 17. Proposed capital priorities included street pavement and sidewalk work, Cedar Grove and Whale Street parks, water- and sewer-main replacements, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and downtown and Sumac Phase 2 drainage improvements. Funding plans referenced a DOT railroad-crossing grant and an anticipated PSRC grant. The budget also proposed utility rate increases of 3.25% for water, 3.5% for sewer, and 4.75% for stormwater, an increase in the eligible senior and disabled discount from 40% to 50% (estimated at about $125,000 in 2026 dollars, or $25,000 more), and a new stormwater system development charge of $2,078. No procurement solicitation or contract award was identified. Staff also reported savings from reviewing Microsoft licenses and fleet efficiencies.

The council approved the consent agenda 5–0 and passed Ordinance 014-2026 concerning interim Airport Compatibility Overlay Zones 5–0. The meeting also covered the airport overlay’s possible effects on business activity, code updates, and routine department reports; these discussions did not include a contract award or purchasing approval.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [October 27, 2026 Monroe WA City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04_-9NJFWA) - City of Monroe, WA Government