# Mountlake Terrace City Council Meeting - August 20, 2026

The Mountlake Terrace City Council meeting on August 20, 2026, included a presentation on federal funding for improvements to the library’s HVAC and roof. The council recognized an $850,000 federal allocation secured with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s assistance; the mayor also noted $800,000 in prior state funding for the work. Firefighters Park playground equipment had been delivered and was being installed, with completion expected by the end of the following week. No contract award, procurement vote, or vendor selection was reported. Staff also said a consultant or other service provider had been engaged to advance plaza planning, but no contract details were provided.

The council discussed possible amendments to building requirements for remodels of older homes. Members generally favored staff’s proposed approach of prioritizing safety upgrades and limiting costs for improvements unrelated to a homeowner’s project, while asking staff to assess a 75% valuation trigger and bring back additional information and draft provisions. This was policy direction for further work, not a final code adoption. The council also unanimously approved several board and commission appointments; no related spending action was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Mountlake Terrace City Council Meeting - August 20, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jzoGepbVEc) - CityofMLT