2025-07-01 Council Committee A MinutesMinutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE A MEETING
July 1, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Dotsch (Chair)
Councilmember Paine
Councilmember Chen
Brian Tuley, IT Manager
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Mike DeLilla, Acting City Engineer
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager
Richard Gould, Finance Director
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Committee A meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 3:00 pm by Councilmember Dotsch.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. WSDOT Fiber Amendment 2
Brian Tuley, IT Manager, outlined the recommendation to adopt the Fiber Amendment with WSDOT.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Damage mitigation to city infrastructure
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
2. 84th Avenue Street Vacation Application
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager, presented the details of the 84th Avenue Street
Vacation Application.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Property reversions
• First right of refusal
• Public auction process
• Easements
• Review and adoption schedule
Committee recommendation: For information only
3. Presentation of 75th Pl W Official Street Map Amendment
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager, explained the recommendation to amend the Official
Street Map for 75th Place West to account for property and right-of-way changes.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Merits of vacating the west side of 75th Place W
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• Available survey data
• Legal liability
• Holistic vs piecemeal approach
Committee recommendation: For information only
4. May 2025 Monthly Financial Report
Richard Gould, Finance Director, presented the May 2025 Financial Report.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Bonds
• Investment portfolio
• Year-end reconciliation
• Fund balance
• Expenses related to RFA
• Vacant positions
Committee recommendation: Received for Filing
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 pm.