2026-03-03 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 03, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
March 03, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Will Chen, Councilmember
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Mike Clugston, Planning and
Development Director
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
EXTERNAL PRESENTERS
Jared Bond, Lynnwood Public Works
Director
Ehsan Shirkani, Lynnwood Public Works
Manager
Tanner Boyle, Lynnwood Wastewater
Treatment Plant Supervisor
Phil Olbrechts, Edmonds Hearing
Examiner
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Rosen in
the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting
was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Councilmember Eck read the City Council Land Acknowledgment.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Lonie called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATIONS
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1. Mayor's Finance Update – Mayor’s Office
Mayor Rosen provided Council with a financial update.
2. Hearing Examiner Annual Report Only One Reading Required – Planning and
Development Services
Phil Olbrechts, Hearing Examiner, provided an annual update regarding the
hearings held throughout the year and answered Council’s questions.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. Tim Aman – Expressed concern with the plans for the Lynnwood wastewater treatment
plant and thanked Lynnwood staff for coming to the meeting. Asked whether the City of
Lynnwood anticipates purchasing or annexing any additional Edmonds properties.
2. Jeff Flowers – Concurred with the questions about additional properties asked by the
previous speaker. Expressed concern with the trucks going in and out of the Lynnwood
wastewater treatment plant.
3. Rachel Potts – Expressed concern with contact from a candidate for state office.
4. Mandana Baniani – Expressed concern with the environmental impact of Lynnwood’s
work on the wastewater treatment plant, the quality of the work, and the safety
impacts of the trucks moving in and out of the plant.
5. John Quast – Concerned with the expansion of Lynnwood’s wastewater treatment
plant, specifically the odor from the plant.
6. Bob Burnette – Expressed concern with the communication from the City of Lynnwood
regarding the wastewater treatment plant, Lynnwood’s purchase of homes around the
plant, and the disruptions caused by the construction project.
7. Steve Fisher – Shared a discussion that was had between himself and a homeowner
adjacent to the Lynnwood wastewater treatment plant.
8. Steve Conroy – Expressed concern with promises made by elected officials regarding
protection of City of Edmonds residents regarding the Lynnwood wastewater treatment
plant.
9. Jim McManus – Expressed concern with the impacts of the Lynnwood wastewater
treatment plant, including the odor and property values.
10. Bruce Buchanan – Expressed concern with the Lynnwood wastewater treatment plant,
its odor, and the noise from construction.
11. Peter Kienan – Expressed concern with the impacts of the Lynnwood wastewater
treatment plant’s construction in the area adjacent to his property.
12. Laurie Dressler – Expressed concern with the impression given by the community, but
that Lynnwood’s wastewater treatment plant is in the wrong location.
13. Stephanie MacLachlan – Expressed concern with the health of community members
who live near the Lynnwood wastewater treatment plant.
14. James Weis – Expressed concern with the odor emitted by the Lynnwood wastewater
treatment plant and the condition of the facility.
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15. Ken Reidy – Asked that Council look into the validity of the Hearing Examiner’s process.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Claim for Damages for filing First Reading
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Only One Reading Required
2. Approval of claim checks and wire payment. Only One Reading Required
3. Ordinance Amending Authorized Employee Positions Second Reading
9. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on moratorium on development in the Deer Creek Critical Aquifer
Recharge Area (CARA) Third Reading – Planning and Development Services
Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing at 7:10 pm.
Mike Clugston, Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of
previously presented information and the future plans regarding the Deer Creek
Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA).
No community members provided public testimony.
Mayor Rosen closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 pm.
Councilmembers asked questions of Director Clugston.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Update on the City of Lynnwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Only One
Reading Required – Public Works and Utilities
Jared Bond, City of Lynnwood Public Works Director; Tanner Boyle, City of
Lynnwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor; Ehsan Shirkani, City of
Lynnwood Public Works Manager; and Andy Rheaume, City of Edmonds Public
Works Director, presented on the history of the Lynnwood Wastewater Treatment
plant, the need for the replacement of the plant, and the state of the plant
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project. The group then took questions from the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 9:30.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council took a break from 9:00 – 9:10 pm.
2. Award Construction Contract to build an Odor Control Enclosure and Air Scrubber
Second Reading – Public Works and Utilities
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director, provided an overview of the contracts to
purchase and build an enclosure and air scrubber for the Edmonds Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
CONTRACT WITH BOTH ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS COMPANY AND
NEWTERRA CORP INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,648.49 AND $69,470.89
RESPECTIVELY.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO READ:
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BOTH ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND PRODUCTS COMPANY AND NEWTERRA CORP INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $211,503.12 AND $75,849.43 RESPECTIVELY.
THE AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
12. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to Discuss with Legal Counsel
Representing the Agency Litigation or Potential Litigation
Council went into executive session at 9:26 pm for a period of 45 minutes.
The executive session was extended until 10:25 pm.
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14.…….RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened in open session at 10:25 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 pm.
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Luke Lonie, City Clerk