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2026-6-22 Snoqualmie City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Signage Deviations Approved for Microconics and Snoqualmie Valley Health; Sign Code Review Referred to Planning Commission
The Community Development committee reported on two signed deviation requests for signage at Snowqualmie Ridge. Microconics received approval for a 65-square-foot wall sign in their business park. Snoqualmie Valley Health was approved for signage deviations related to size, number, and height for their new campus, including five wall signs and eight monument signs, notably two 20-foot signs along Snoqualmie Parkway for campus wayfinding and emergency room access. The committee also noted a broader issue identified with the current sign code, which does not reflect current court rulings on free speech. This task has been referred to the Planning Commission for a sign code amendment.
City Council Approves 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan, Securing Grant Funding Eligibility
The council approved the updated 2027-2032 six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) through Agenda Bill 26-040. This annual adoption is required for the city's eligibility for state and other grant funding for transportation projects. Following a public hearing, the TIP will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) by the June 30th, 2026 deadline. A minor correction was made to the motion wording to change 'program' to 'plan'.
City Council Approves Funding for BEST Project Response and Discusses Public Hearing Timeline
The council discussed and approved contracts for legal and consultant services related to a proposed battery energy storage system (BEST) in the city's urban growth area. Ordinance 1327 (AB26-034) was amended to include $450,000 for this response, with the funds to be drawn from the current fund balance. The council also discussed the timeline for a required public hearing on the BEST project, with a preference for July 15th, though July 13th was also considered. The discussion highlighted the need for expert analysis of potential impacts, including fire protection, hazard mitigation, dispersion studies, and wildland urban interface assessments. The city attorney clarified that the previously approved $50,000 for legal services was separate from the new contracts being considered.
City Council Approves Multiple Budget Amendments, Contract Awards, and Interfund Loan Amidst Fiscal Discussions
The council discussed and approved several budget amendments and contract approvals. A key discussion involved AB26-034 and ordinance 1327, an amendment to the 2025-2026 biennial budget totaling $9,358,478, with $4.1 million leaving the city. This included funding for facility repairs, undergrounding of fiber optics, the railroad crossing project, and the business park lift station. A significant debate occurred regarding the Sandy Cove Park riverbank restoration project, AB26-36, where a proposed increase of $1.6 million was discussed in conjunction with a reduction in the SR202 bridge utility main replacement project. Council members expressed concerns about transparency and the process for introducing offsets. Ultimately, AB26-037, authorizing an interfund loan of up to $4.9 million from the non-utility capital fund to the utility capital fund at a 3.91% interest rate, was unanimously approved to manage utility capital fund cash flow. Additionally, AB26-039 was discussed, proposing a $450,000 budget amendment for battery energy storage system (BEST) response, funded from current fund balance. A motion to amend this to $250,000 failed, and the council ultimately adopted the $450,000 appropriation, waiving the second reading.
City Adopts Updated Animal Cruelty Code, Aligning with King County Standards
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1325 (AB26-029) on its second reading, updating the city's animal cruelty code. The previous code, dating back to 1903, was deemed outdated and no longer applicable to current animal cruelty enforcement or general animal care standards. The new ordinance repeals the old code and reaffirms the adoption of Title 11 of the King County Code, which includes updated animal control regulations. Council member Watton noted that this action simply cleans up the city's code.
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