# City Council Regular Meeting - 08 Sep 2026

The City of Woodland, Washington, City Council regular meeting was held September 8, 2026. Procurement and project updates included the award of the North Pacific water project to KKLA Contractors, with work scheduled to begin September 14, and a report that the Davidson Avenue road project was substantially complete, with striping planned for the week of September 21. The mayor said the city would contract for a nationwide police chief search, estimated at $10,000–$15,000, to support candidate recruitment and interviews. Council approved a contract appointing Riley Ranell as city administrator/public works director, with the term extending to March 2028, and approved a Humane Society interlocal agreement and the monthly consent items and warrants/expenditures.

Council approved the first reading of the school impact fee ordinance by a 3–2 vote after discussion of a proposed 78.7% overall increase and a phased-in approach; speakers and council members debated the effect on housing costs, school facilities, and future growth. The first reading of code-enforcement updates also passed; the changes include increased fees for persistent violations and city enforcement of odor regulations. A workshop on a potential urban growth boundary expansion for a proposed development of about 1,100 homes produced no formal decision; council discussed infrastructure, schools, and growth impacts, with further dialogue with county commissioners identified as a next step.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 09, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Regular Meeting - 08 Sep 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ3K4UZJ3is) - City of Woodland, Washington