2026-01-13 Special Meeting Minutes
Edmonds City Council
Special Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
Emily Villata, Deputy City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council special meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Mayor Rosen in
the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually.
2. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Interview Candidate for Board & Commission
Mayor Rosen introduced Shaun Leiser, current applicant to the Architectural Design Board’s
vacant Builder position. Mr. Leiser provided his professional and personal background. Council
asked questions regarding missing middle housing, the board’s value and goals, and challenges
facing multi-family developments. Council placed Mayor Rosen’s recommendation of Mr.
Leiser on the next consent agenda for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 pm.
LUKE LONIE, CITY CLERK