# Mountlake Terrace City Council Meeting - September 17, 2026

At the Mountlake Terrace City Council regular meeting on September 17, 2026, the council approved a small public works contract with Benyan Sports Surfacing, Inc., authorizing the city manager to execute it for an amount not to exceed $278,000. The motion passed with six votes in favor. The council also heard a presentation from South County Fire about a proposed $420 million bond measure on the November ballot. The proposal would fund replacement of six fire stations, two new stations, upgrades to support facilities, and related apparatus and equipment, with construction expected to take more than 10 years. Presenters estimated the cost at about $11.32 per month for a home assessed at $700,000; the council discussed the need, cost, and service impacts, but took no vote on the bond.

Other business included approval of consent agenda items A–C, with six votes in favor, and adoption of a resolution opposing two state initiatives concerning transgender rights, also passing with six votes. The meeting included proclamations recognizing Welcoming Week, Constitution Week, and Every Child Matters Day; an Eagle Scout recognition; and a presentation about Washington Kids’ services for students and families experiencing instability. No other procurement actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Mountlake Terrace City Council Meeting - September 17, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0pGU7tswxQ) - CityofMLT