2026-07-08 Council Special Meeting Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
July 08, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Special Meeting
Action Minutes
July 08, 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
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director
Angie Feser, Parks & Recreation
Director
Beckie Peterson, Executive Assistant to
the Mayor
Brad Shipley, Planning Manager
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Kisha Post, Finance Specialist
Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director
Loi Dawkins, Police Chief
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
Natasha Ryan, Public Information
Officer
Stephanie Lucash, City Administrator
Teresa Simanton, Legislative Executive
Assistant to Council
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by Mayor Rosen in
the Council Chambers, 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually.
2. BUDGET WORKSHOP
1. Welcome and Opening Comments
1. Council President Dotsch provided opening remarks.
2. Review Agenda
1. Mayor Rosen walked Council and staff through the agenda.
3. Forecast Modification
1. Kisha Post, Finance Specialist, reviewed the changes to the budget forecast since
the last budget retreat.
4. Looking for Balance / Priorities
1. Mayor Rosen, Council, and staff discussed potential revenue opportunities,
including, but not limited to, sales tax and traffic safety cameras.
Council took a break from 2:25-2:32 pm.
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Special Meeting
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2. Council discussed their individual preferences based upon administration
recommendations on which services the City could look into reducing.
3. Council reviewed other opportunities for revenue generation and potential
service reductions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 pm.
Luke Lonie, City Clerk