2026-06-16 Special Meeting Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
June 16, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Special Meeting
Action Minutes
June 16, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Lisa Takach, HR Director
Emily Villata, Deputy City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Mayor Rosen
virtually and in the City Council Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North,
Edmonds.
2. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Board/Commission Appointment Interviews First Reading – Mayor's Office
Lisa Takach, HR Director, provided background on the Salary Commission and
introduced two applicants selected by Mayor Rosen as appointees: Alicia Koné and
Jerry Masters. Council proceeded to interview the candidates with the final vote
on their confirmation scheduled for the June 23rd meeting.
2. Letter to Everett City Council and Everett Mayor from Edmonds City Council and
Edmonds Mayor First Reading – City Council Office
Council President Dotsch shared context regarding recent deliberations at an
Everett City Council meeting wherein false information about Edmonds was added
to their official record. She presented a draft letter to City of Everett officials from
Edmonds City Council and Mayor in response. Council provided their feedback on
the draft and suggested various edits.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 6:30PM.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 pm.
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
June 16, 2026 Page 2
Luke Lonie, City Clerk