# Regular City Council Meeting - Aug. 19, 2026

The City of Ephrata regular City Council meeting was held on Aug. 19, 2026, according to the meeting title (the metadata lists Aug. 20). Council approved Resolution R26-053, authorizing a 2026–2028 contract with Topros LLC for police towing services. The agreement addresses vehicle removal and impounds, including vehicles held for evidence, and allows the city to use another tow company when Topros is unavailable; towing rates are set by the state. The resolution passed, with no contract value stated. The council also received an update on the Ephrata library renovation, where demolition and construction were underway, but no construction award or spending decision was presented. The council passed Ordinance 26-004, amending the municipal sign code.

Grant County Health District described funding reductions and said it would soon ask cities to contribute $3 per resident; Ephrata made no funding decision at this meeting. Council also reviewed proposed housing-code changes for the comprehensive plan update, including expanded middle-housing options and revised parking and setback provisions, with implementation work planned alongside the plan update. Officer Ricky Barquette was sworn in, and the council scheduled a closed session on collective bargaining before adjournment.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** August 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular City Council Meeting - Aug. 19, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvy8BlnR_KY) - The City of Ephrata