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[0:30] Welcome everyone to the regular meeting of the Enumclaw City Council.

[0:35] Today's date is August 10th, 2026. Call this meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

[0:37] Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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[0:43] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,

[0:47] and to the Republic for which it stands,

[0:50] one nation under God, indivisible,

[0:52] with liberty and justice for all.

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[0:59] Thank you. Can I have the call for attendance for the Mayor Pro Tem?

[1:03] Um, all council members are present, except Council member La Floor,

[1:08] who I move to excuse.

[1:12] Yeah. Second.

[1:14] I have a motion to excuse Councilman Leflore, second by Councilman Kuman Fraser.

[1:17] All those in favor say I. Aye.

[1:19] All those oppose say no.

[1:21] Council member excuse.

[1:22] Councilor, any adjustments to the agenda?

[1:25] Staff for any adjustments to the agenda?

[1:28] Since there are no adjustments to the agenda, the agenda will be

[1:32] approved as published.

[1:35] Seek a motion to approve council minutes from July 27th, 2026.

[1:39] So moved. Second.

[1:41] I have a motion by Councilman Cooper Fraser, second by Councilman Storeton.

[1:46] Call for the vote. All those in favor say I.

[1:48] Aye. All those oppose say no.

[1:51] Motion passes, thank you, council.

[1:52] First up is announcements. Olympic Kennel Club Dog Show will be held

[1:56] Wednesday, August 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

[2:00] and Thursday through Sunday, August 13th to the 16th, 9:00 a.m. through

[2:04] 5:00 p.m. at the Enumclaw Expo Center.

[2:06] There is also the Adventure Event Expo, which will be Saturday, August 22nd,

[2:10] 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday,

[2:13] August 23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eamclaw Expo Center.

[2:17] We know that we have some comments for the audience.

[2:19] So before we begin, this is an informal opportunity for the public to address

[2:22] city administration, the council on problems, issues or items of concern.

[2:26] This is one way communication.

[2:28] To provide an orally process during the comments from the audience time, we

[2:32] request that if you wish to speak, wait to be recognized, come to the

[2:35] podium, speak into the microphone and state your name and if you reside

[2:38] inside city limits or outside of city limits.

[2:41] Statements shall not exceed three minutes in duration.

[2:43] After you have finished speaking, please write your name and address on the

[2:45] sign-in sheet in front of the police chief. Right there.

[2:49] Uh, also just to note, if you do go over three minutes, council can elect to give

[2:53] you more time, but if they give you more time then they have to give

[2:56] another person more time as well, so just please take that into consideration.

[3:00] But council has the ability to do that.

[3:02] Who would like to make public comment?

[3:11] Hi. Um, my name is Jenna Decker and I am part of our Guide Dog group in Enumclaw.

[3:17] We wanted to bring Milwaukee, who is my 29th dog of raising in the club.

[3:24] We have a 40th anniversary in Enumclaw.

[3:27] Our Guide Dog group has been here for 40 years since 86, 87, or yeah, 85, 86.

[3:33] We had our first dog come into Enumclaw.

[3:37] And so far we have raised, Enumclaw has raised 308 dogs.

[3:42] Of those 308 dogs, um, about 131 of them have become guide dogs for the blind.

[3:47] We are having our celebration of 40 years, August 22nd, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

[3:52] at Trinity Lutheran.

[3:55] And we would love anybody to come.

[3:57] We do have a puppy truck coming.

[3:58] There's a truck that's bringing in on six, eight week old puppies to our um celebration.

[4:05] The razors will get dogs, um, six, six families will get our dogs.

[4:10] In Enumclaw, you guys have raised, had 80 over 88 families that have done raising.

[4:17] School district has been amazing for us.

[4:20] The businesses have been amazing for us.

[4:22] This is one community that accepts our dogs coming in for training.

[4:26] The restaurants are very good about it.

[4:29] Um, everything in Enumclaw with us having our dogs there for 40 years has been amazing.

[4:35] So we thank you. We're here just to thank you guys

[4:37] for allowing this to happen.

[4:40] 40 years is a big deal.

[4:41] We have a lot of people and communities that we've impacted by doing this.

[4:47] Um, the people that we've impacted have been amazing.

[4:50] So we want to thank you, we want to invite you August 22nd to Trinity Lutheran 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

[4:56] Um, we have advertisements on the triangle, we're putting on community, so.

[5:00] any have any questions, be sure and let us know,

[5:03] but it's guide dogs for the blind,

[5:04] so we would appreciate anybody coming. Thank you.

[5:08] [keyboarding] Thanks for public comment, sir.

[5:13] And just as a heads up, the green light means three minutes have started,

[5:16] yellow light means 30 seconds, red light is three minutes are up.

[5:19] Okay.

[5:20] So I'll go ahead and start this off.

[5:21] I know there's some concerned citizens of my neighborhood,

[5:24] so my name's Greg Adams.

[5:25] I live at

[5:26] 24611 Southeast 448th Street

[5:30] or Roosevelt.

[5:34] Thank you, Mr. Mayor and City Council.

[5:37] I've lived in Enumclaw for all my life.

[5:39] I was born and raised here.

[5:41] I've seen many changes in this town.

[5:44] I haven't opposed many.

[5:46] This one is one I'm going to oppose

[5:49] and I'm talking about the, um,

[5:51] building convenience store/nightclub.

[5:56] The biggest part of this is the,

[5:58] the nightclub.

[6:01] Big problems for the neighborhood.

[6:04] Noise, garbage, more traffic.

[6:09] [tapping]

[6:10] I take my life in my own hands every time I try to back up my

[6:14] trucks or exit my driveway

[6:18] on 240 or, uh, 448th

[6:20] or Roosevelt.

[6:23] The traffic is more and more

[6:24] all the time.

[6:27] The last few years, we've had two new developments pushed into

[6:30] our neighborhood.

[6:32] built around my, my house

[6:34] and in our area.

[6:37] Now we have another one.

[6:39] 85 homes.

[6:42] That's 85 more cars

[6:44] going up and down the road.

[6:47] More traffic, more speeding,

[6:49] more problems.

[6:53] I and many others do not want our road, 448th,

[6:56] or Roosevelt, to be like the Auburn Enumclaw Highway

[7:01] or 410.

[7:04] More homes, more stores,

[7:06] nightclubs, people.

[7:09] This all means more police, fire,

[7:12] EMS.

[7:15] We struggle with speeders all the time on our road.

[7:19] and it's getting worse.

[7:20] I say no to the convenience store and I say no to the gas station

[7:25] and definitely no to a nightclub in our area.

[7:30] Thank you.

[7:31] Yes, sir.

[7:33] Thanks for public comment,

[7:34] sir.

[7:44] [keyboarding] Thank you, Mayor. City Council,

[7:46] Jan Molinaro, I live in City Limits.

[7:49] Buckle up.

[7:50] I have always had tremendous respect for everyone in this room

[7:52] as well as staff and members not in attendance. These comments

[7:57] will not be personal.

[7:59] Landmark Nightclub.

[8:01] The dictionary defines nightclub as a place of entertainment,

[8:03] open at night, usually serving food and liquor and providing music

[8:06] and space for dancing

[8:08] and offing having a floor show.

[8:11] EMC 1820010, the neighborhood business district, which this is in,

[8:14] is intended to create, preserve and enhance areas of retail establishment

[8:19] serving frequently recurring needs and convenient close locations

[8:23] to neighborhoods.

[8:25] The intent of this district is to have a small shopping area,

[8:29] which will be compatible with the character of the neighborhood.

[8:32] EMC Chapter 820 Noise Control. Public nuisance and disturbance

[8:35] noise is under 820060.

[8:39] It is unlawful for any person to cause or for any person

[8:41] in possession of property to allow

[8:44] to originate from said property sound that is a public nuisance.

[8:48] The following sources of sound are defined to be public nuisance.

[8:52] Section F, the creation of use of a musical instrument, whistle,

[8:54] sound amplifier, stereo, juke box,

[8:58] Radio, television or other device capable of reproducing loud

[9:00] and raucous noises which emanate

[9:03] frequently, repetitively or continuously from any building

[9:06] structure or property such as sound originating from a band

[9:10] session, tavern operation or social gathering.

[9:15] City of Enumclaw adopted Washington State's environmental

[9:18] noise Wack 17360040.

[9:22] maximum permissible environmental noise levels which the following

[9:24] is stated.

[9:26] No person shall cause or permit noise to intrude into the property

[9:29] of another person which exceeds

[9:32] the maximum permissible level set forth in below.

[9:36] Receiving property means real property within which the maximum

[9:39] permissible noise level specified herein shall not be exceeded

[9:42] from sources outside such property.

[9:46] My understanding is that this nightclub property falls in the

[9:48] Class B EDNA environmental designation for noise abatement

[9:51] category.

[9:53] per Wack 17360040.

[9:56] the noise limit limitations to receiving property

[10:00] in class B our 50 DBA meaning a weighted decimal from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

[10:06] 60 DBA during the hours. The decimal level of a live band typically ranges

[10:12] from 90 to 100. 30 seconds.

[10:14] Depending on the music genre venue, etc.

[10:16] Based on this, will the nightclub owner be required to erect sound barriers

[10:20] similar to what is proposed for pickleball courts in Ranier Trails?

[10:25] Penalties, section B, other noise offenses. All other noise offenses

[10:30] defined in this chapter shall constitute misdemeanors and be punishable set forth

[10:36] Separate offenses. Each day for which a violation continues or is repeated

[10:41] shall constitute a separate offense.

[10:43] Has the nightclub owner been made aware of these? I ask counsel for additional time.

[10:49] Counsel, you can just give me a thumbs up or a head nod if you want to give more time.

[10:52] Yeah. Yep.

[10:53] Go ahead, sir.

[10:54] Thank you very much.

[10:56] In the PDF file correct revision 2 building 2026 018

[11:02] the nightclub owner provided an answer to a question

[11:04] and how they will comply with the noise control 8.20.

[11:08] Any seating, outside seating or activity, shall be terminated at 10 p.m. every night.

[11:14] In EMC 1820-090, neighborhood business district, section A,

[11:19] all uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building

[11:25] except for service stations, off-street parking loading facilities.

[11:27] Why is it referenced here that any outside seating or activity shall be

[11:32] terminated at 10 when this code code clearly states all uses shall be conducted

[11:36] wholly within enclosed building.

[11:38] Outdoor seating is not in the building.

[11:40] I respectfully ask counsel to assure that outdoor seating and or patio is not

[11:44] allowed. This was discussed with city staff.

[11:47] The architectural plan submitted and resubmitted, I did not see any inside

[11:52] construction plans that include equipment layout, no bar, no walk-in,

[11:56] no coolers, no refrigeration, no kitchen improvements, no tables and chairs for customers,

[12:00] and other items of that that would show in a normal equipment layout for a nightclub build out.

[12:06] Why is that? How can a potential permit be issued for a remodel on a building

[12:10] if they do not show the intent of what the permit is asking or stating?

[12:14] Will more detailed plans be required from the nightclub owner?

[12:18] Is this a bait and switch design in which the nightclub owner will um

[12:22] submit a nightclub permit, will be operating an event venue like weddings,

[12:28] birthdays, which is not allowed in the NBD district.

[12:32] Is the nightclub owner not wanting to trigger more expensive improvements

[12:36] and code requirements if showing work inside?

[12:39] Other concerns under the General NB

[12:42] All sites have a common boundary with the with the residential classified property

[12:47] shall have erected and maintained walls, hedges, within the the property.

[12:52] Nothing is shown on the permit or on the permit or on the drawings that were submitted. This was

[12:58] discussed again in a meeting with city staff. We hope that both the fence and sound

[13:03] barrier landscaping are placed here. Also center lane on 244th.

[13:06] will one be required for the gas station?

[13:09] Stonebrook, Alderbrook housing developments required these.

[13:13] I'm guessing the gas station will have more left turns than these two neighborhoods

[13:17] combined. Last if I may,

[13:19] why is there on the land use action 2026018 listed on the land use action sign

[13:26] posted on the property, but there are two separate permits 016018

[13:32] and the documents for the nightclub and another for the gas station.

[13:35] Also the sign states, and I quote, that's posted,

[13:38] Application to remodel the existing building previously known as Moose Lodge.

[13:43] Remodel, what is it going to remodel into? A daycare, a dry cleaner, a nightclub?

[13:48] I respectfully ask that this posted sign be reposted

[13:52] with the correct permit information on both the nightclub and all the different

[13:57] permits for this build out.

[13:58] Council, you have a very tough decision ahead.

[14:01] Yes, this neighborhood business is zoned for the nightclub. However,

[14:05] moving forward with this project will violate several city ordinances.

[14:09] It's not if, but when these will be violated.

[14:12] Do I need to mention ski in, Cedars, Four Seasons?

[14:15] If not, I'm sure we can find these incident reports in police past

[14:21] police reports. Thank you very much for your time.

[14:33] My name is Jay Moore and I live within the city limits.

[14:37] I'm here to express my concerns about the nightclub that is planned under

[14:40] LUA 2026/16, also known as the Landmark Station project.

[14:46] My primary concern is the noise that will be associated with live and or recorded music,

[14:52] as well as late night, vociferous patrons in the parking lot

[14:55] and the surrounding areas who've been over served.

[14:57] If outdoor seating is offered, this annoyance will

[15:00] be more pronounced.

[15:02] Within a radius of 200 yards, there are approximately 24

[15:05] single family residences.

[15:07] Within 300 yards, there are or will soon be 85 single

[15:10] family residences.

[15:13] To give some perspective,

[15:15] it's approximately 150 yards from the stage at White River

[15:18] Amphitheater to the top of the grass seating area.

[15:21] And remember, we go there because we want to hear loud music.

[15:25] Some of these homes have had recent experience with late

[15:27] night noise.

[15:29] The VFW hall located 300 yards to the north of the proposed venue

[15:33] has had a history of noise complaints from live music,

[15:36] and they were forced to scale back the scope of their events.

[15:40] The landmark station project property owner needs to

[15:42] understand the current city and state noise restrictions

[15:45] and include the proper mitigation in their remodel.

[15:49] such as installation of sound barriers at the side perimeter

[15:52] or retrofitting the building with sound deadening material.

[15:55] If noise mitigation steps are not taken, there will be noise

[15:58] complaints.

[16:00] Additional concerns include the restaurant resulting

[16:03] increase in police and aid car customers.

[16:06] The city should plan accordingly.

[16:09] I'm surprised that a no adverse impact disposition was

[16:11] determined as a result of the separate review.

[16:16] Enumclaw is a wonderful downtown business area and this type

[16:19] of establishment should be limited to its core downtown

[16:21] and Highway 410 business strip and away from residential areas.

[16:26] Please don't let the city's residential West side become

[16:29] the city's wild West side.

[16:31] Thank you.

[16:32] [applause]

[16:35] Thank you, sir.

[16:36] Yes, sir.

[16:40] Good evening. My name is Jack Baker.

[16:42] I live at 24503 Southeast 448 Street.

[16:46] directly across the street from the old Moose Lodge.

[16:50] I'm also going to make comments concerning the landmark

[16:52] station property.

[16:54] and how the owners are not going to be meeting the neighborhood

[16:57] business zoning, the intent.

[17:01] The zoning should be to meet the needs of the nearby residents.

[17:04] This proposal is really only viable because of the large

[17:07] number of communities using 204th Avenue as they come over

[17:10] the bridge from Pierce County heading north to Renton,

[17:12] Issaquah, Bellevue and other cities north.

[17:15] In doing so, they bypass Enumclaw's commercial area.

[17:19] This project is not being built for nearby neighbors.

[17:22] Intent should be to limit the scale and type of uses to small

[17:25] service-oriented retail.

[17:27] For example, the 7-Eleven on 164th, the mobile station

[17:30] on 169th as you leave town,

[17:32] they provide two to three pumps and a small retail convenience store.

[17:36] I propose they meet the intent of neighborhood business zone.

[17:39] Limited in scale and meeting the needs of nearby residents.

[17:42] Contrast that to the proposed landmark station.

[17:44] with 12 fuel pumps and approximate 11,000 square foot

[17:47] convenience store.

[17:50] 11,000 square feet per their plan.

[17:54] I would propose that this is not a small service-oriented retail

[17:57] establishment, but would be better described as a travel

[18:00] center, such as you would find off of a major highway.

[18:04] Intent of the zoning should be to maintain a small retail

[18:07] area that is harmonious with the neighborhood's set character.

[18:11] The proposed remodel of the Moose Lodge into a night club will not

[18:14] be harmonious to the neighborhood character.

[18:17] Please do not think that the Moose Lodge and night club is synonymous.

[18:22] Having lived 10 years across the street from the Moose Lodge,

[18:24] I can tell you they were good neighbors.

[18:26] They had quiet, timely, small gatherings that were

[18:29] copacetic to the neighborhood.

[18:31] A night club will not be so.

[18:34] I have some additional comments. I'm going to forgo those.

[18:36] I brought my granddaughters with me today.

[18:39] Laney Baker and Kobe Baker. They are fourth generation

[18:41] Enumclaw residents.

[18:43] Uh,

[18:45] They come to our home. We are their grandparents.

[18:47] They come to our home Fridays and Saturdays, just spend

[18:49] the evenings with us.

[18:51] They help us cook dinner, they work with my wife

[18:53] in her garden, they help feed my cows, they play with my cat.

[18:57] Oftentimes we set up a large volleyball net in our front yard.

[19:01] They bring their friends.

[19:02] And the girls play volleyball in the evening as grandpa makes

[19:04] smash burgers in our front yard.

[19:08] They will be 20 feet from the night club when they do this.

[19:12] How can I ask families to bring their allow their daughters to

[19:14] come and participate at my home?

[19:19] 20 feet from a night club.

[19:21] I hope that you will consider the business license for this night

[19:23] club and squash it immediately.

[19:25] Thank you very much.

[19:27] Thank you, sir.

[19:29] public comment?

[19:30] Yes, in the back.

[19:33] Yep.

[19:40] I'm Cindy Baker.

[19:42] I live across the street from the Moose Lodge.

[19:44] 10 years ago, when my husband and I were trying to find a home

[19:47] in Enumclaw so we could live closer to our grand kids,

[19:49] we found the home on 448th, we thought it would be our

[19:52] grandma and grandpa home that we would have with the children.

[19:56] We did our due diligence. We came down to the city. We asked what was

[20:00] owned around it. We looked at the maps.

[20:02] We asked what is a neighborhood business, what could be built on this.

[20:08] We were told maybe an auto shop, something like that, legal offices.

[20:13] Not a nightclub.

[20:19] When I was looking around, I found the mission statement or purpose of the Moose Lodge. It follows:

[20:26] To provide a family environment for the education of children in need of Moose Heart

[20:30] and the needs of senior members at Moose Haven.

[20:33] To provide an atmosphere that will enhance unity and growth

[20:35] through social and recreational activities for the membership.

[20:39] Unite its members in the bonds of fraternal benevolence and charity

[20:43] through year-round social and recreational activities for the members and their families.

[20:48] Now, please contrast this with the purpose or mission statement of a nightclub.

[20:54] To provide an adult-oriented environment for the consumption

[20:57] of high markup alcohol beverages by any paying patron

[21:01] and the maximization of profit for owners.

[21:04] To provide an atmosphere which will enhance sensory stimulation and social competition

[21:10] through loud music, dancing, alcohol, and nightlife.

[21:15] Allow for the distribution of illicit substances where the sole and use

[21:19] necessitates frequent police and fire dispatches

[21:22] to manage medical emergencies, overdoses, and criminal activity.

[21:28] Allow for a constant flow of people with a degree of anonymity to become a hub

[21:33] for criminal networks, human trafficking, and sexual violations.

[21:38] Is a nightclub really the venue that will increase the quality of life

[21:40] for surrounding residences?

[21:43] I respect each one of you for running for this, for council

[21:47] and know that you do want to make a change.

[21:51] I looked over the voters pamphlets and found some of the statements that you made

[21:54] when you were running for office.

[21:57] You wanted to advocate for the safety and support of our community.

[22:01] I desire to be part of the local decision- making process to ensure

[22:05] our community will grow and prosper while still maintaining the charm

[22:08] and character Enumclaw's known for.

[22:11] I'm passionate about public safety and responsible growth.

[22:15] If elected, I'll work diligently to preserve Enumclaw's unique charm.

[22:20] Would like to preserve Enumclaw's rural sensibilities.

[22:24] I'll bring a strong focus on public safety and on retaining the vibrancy of Enumclaw,

[22:28] both essential to keeping Enumclaw the city we love.

[22:32] And this statement is from the city of Enumclaw's website.

[22:36] The quality of life is the main reason given by local business owners and the

[22:39] community alike for maintaining their residence in Enumclaw.

[22:44] Three minutes.

[22:45] You like more time, you can ask the council for more time.

[22:48] May I please have more time? I don't have much more.

[22:50] Yep.

[22:52] I would ask that you immediately impose a moratorium on allowing any night clubs

[22:57] in neighborhoods and direct the city to change its code.

[23:03] These types of establishment belong in business districts, not neighborhoods.

[23:08] I don't want to move.

[23:10] I thought we'd found our retirement home.

[23:13] My husband built his shop.

[23:16] He is retired, and now I have to move.

[23:21] Please, I beg, don't impose this duress on any other city residents

[23:25] and retain the charm and family character of Enumclaw.

[23:30] I am also a school teacher at Enumclaw Middle School.

[23:34] There are five schools within one mile and one pub

[23:38] private school within one mile of this night club.

[23:46] Um, just one more thing.

[23:48] Oh, what about the observ overserved patrons leaving the property

[23:51] and wandering into our yard or house?

[23:56] No, it's not a product of my overactive imagination.

[24:01] I wish council member Le Fleur was here tonight. This actually happened to his sister.

[24:06] When an overserved patron made their way into their home,

[24:10] which is closer to the downtown district,

[24:12] and woke up their young son who fell asleep on the couch.

[24:17] It was terrifying.

[24:20] And I will not be able to have my grandchildren or any of their friends in my home.

[24:25] Thank you.

[24:27] Thank you.

[24:29] Else for public comment?

[24:33] Go one more time because I know some people on the hallway.

[24:35] Anybody else for public comment?

[24:41] There's no public hearing. There's no table business.

[24:43] Council Committee reports.

[24:45] Councilmember Leflore is not here, so council member right now.

[24:48] C D.

[24:49] C D met this evening.

[24:51] Um, we talked about

[24:56] the

[24:58] [papers shuffling]

[25:03] The MFTE, um, we had an MFTE discussion. Um, Chris

[25:10] was kind enough to explain where to Corey and I where they originated and their purpose.

[25:15] Um, the next meeting will be in two weeks.

[25:18] Yeah, we'll be in two weeks at the Steven Yorkshire building at 4:30 p.m.

[25:24] Thank you, Councilman Marno. Community Services, Councilman Kuben Fraser.

[25:26] Community Services has not met since our last meeting. Um, the next one will be August 17th at 5 o'clock.

[25:34] Thank you, Council Mayor, staying with you for finance.

[25:36] Thank you.

[25:37] Um, finance met this evening.

[25:39] Um, we did not talk about that much.

[25:42] Um, mainly, um, there is a lodging tax, the LTA Committee.

[25:48] Um, and so we need a representative for that.

[25:52] And so we were wondering if there were wondering if there were any council members maybe interested, otherwise, one of us will do that.

[26:00] Um, and that was about it.

[26:01] Our next, oh, actually, there was a donation request too that was put on at the last minute.

[26:06] It was from Plateau Outreach Ministries and so we approved that

[26:10] for a pool rental and the amount remaining is $568.

[26:15] Our next meeting will be August 24th at 6:30.

[26:20] Thank you, Council member. Public safety, back to Councilman Marno.

[26:24] Um, public safety did not meet this month. Our next meeting

[26:27] will actually be September 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the police station.

[26:34] Thank you, Council member.

[26:34] [paper rustling]

[26:35] Public Works.

[26:36] Uh, Councilman Norton Salomonson. Which one?

[26:40] Um, I, I have.

[26:41] Thank you, Mayor.

[26:43] Um, we discussed the Roosevelt ADA Ramp project

[26:48] that is happening.

[26:51] Um, we also discussed the purchase of a new solid waste truck

[26:55] that needs to happen pretty quickly.

[27:00] Um, also, we went over

[27:03] the, um, uh, Coal Street Clock project.

[27:11] Um, and that the, uh, bid of work was, um, granted to, um,

[27:15] Macho River Construction.

[27:21] Um,

[27:23] And our next meeting will be, uh, two weeks at, um,

[27:27] the Stevenson Conference room.

[27:33] Thank you, Council member. Chamber of Commerce, back to Council Marno.

[27:36] Chamber of Commerce has not met since our last meeting. They are actually meeting Wednesday, which

[27:40] is in two days, at the school district office at 8:00 a.m.

[27:44] Thank you, member. Sound State Association, Councilman Norton.

[27:48] I have yet to attend a meeting. The first one will be the next one on Wednesday night

[27:51] in, uh, the Rinson City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

[27:57] Thank you, sir.

[27:58] Next up is consent agenda, Council. Do I have a motion?

[28:03] So moved.

[28:06] Thank you.

[28:07] A motion by Councilman Cooper Fraser, seconded by Councilman Marnell.

[28:10] Call for discussion.

[28:13] Call for the vote. All those in favor say aye.

[28:14] Aye.

[28:15] All those oppose say no.

[28:16] Motion passes. Thank you, Council.

[28:19] Under general business, we have ordinances.

[28:22] So let's go to Ordinance number 2842 Co-living Housing.

[28:29] If there's no objection, City Clerk will read Ordinance 2842 Co-living Housing by title only for the second reading.

[28:34] Hearing none, will the City Clerk please read Ordinance number 2842 by title only?

[28:37] Ordinance number 2842, an ordinance of the City of Enumclaw, King County, Washington, relating

[28:42] to the implementation of co-living housing allowances as required by state law.

[28:47] Amending Enumclaw Municipal Code section 15.04.020 relating to

[28:53] administration of development regulations definitions, amending AMC subsection 18.04.020A

[28:58] relating to the city's residential land use matrix, establishing a

[29:03] new Enumclaw Municipal Code section

[29:05] 19.32.180 to be titled co-living housing, providing for separability

[29:12] and establishing an effective date.

[29:15] Thank you, Jessica.

[29:16] Will Chris Bes, our Community Director, give a staff report?

[29:19] Thank you, Mayor. Members of City Council.

[29:21] Ordinance 2842 would adopt a permanent co-living housing

[29:26] allowances within the Municipal Code.

[29:31] Um, I'll try to keep it brief since um, nothing has changed

[29:35] since the public hearing, which was at our last council meeting.

[29:39] Um, the City Council adopted the regulations back in December and

[29:42] through an interim ordinance and reaffirmed that in February.

[29:46] Uh, this ordinance this evening would adopt the regulations permanently.

[29:50] The only difference between uh the regulations proposed and the ones that were adopted back in December

[29:57] is we included a couple couple additional definitions for

[30:00] for a kitchen, one for a kitchenette.

[30:02] And um, as part of this

[30:05] ordinance and part of the planning

[30:07] commission's recommendation was to

[30:09] include a requirement that each co-living unit

[30:12] includes a kitchenette and a bathroom.

[30:15] With that, staff is recommending to

[30:17] to pass ordinance 2842.

[30:20] Like Chris, Council, give your

[30:21] report, either Council member Martinell or Council member Fraser.

[30:25] We did actually talk about this today.

[30:27] I forgot that, but um we did talk about

[30:29] this as well. We do begrudgingly

[30:32] say yes to this. We are at the cap of what

[30:34] the state allows us to to

[30:37] require, so we will say yes to it.

[30:41] All right.

[30:43] Any council comments before moving on to council action?

[30:48] See none. Council action.

[30:51] Motion to approve ordinance number 2842 co-living housing.

[30:55] Second.

[30:56] I have a motion by Council member Cooper and Fraser, seconded by

[30:58] Council member Martinell.

[31:00] Call for discussion.

[31:03] Call for the vote. All those in favor say aye.

[31:05] Aye. Aye.

[31:06] All those opposed say no.

[31:08] No.

[31:09] Motion passes.

[31:10] Council.

[31:14] There are general items. There is finance report,

[31:16] July sales tax report,

[31:18] community development, building permit, city

[31:20] planning on page 51 of your council packet.

[31:22] Unfinished business, Council 2027

[31:24] budget initiatives, Council last meeting we asked that

[31:27] you come back and any kind of of uh

[31:29] budget initiatives you may have as well as

[31:32] express potential rough estimate or dollar

[31:34] figures so that we can include it in

[31:36] our budget or anything related to

[31:39] uh outside agencies or third-party contracts.

[31:43] So I'll just go ahead. Council member right now.

[31:48] Yeah. So we are actually coming up

[31:51] with someone who can help us potentially

[31:53] come up with a branding solution for the city.

[31:56] Start with a branding solution. That's what you're asking, right?

[31:59] Yeah.

[32:00] A branding solution for the city. Um, and

[32:03] we will come back with an ask of about

[32:05] $25,000 to begin that, um,

[32:08] under the current budget discussion. Um,

[32:10] it would be a pronged approach that we're looking

[32:12] at, um, that would start with a

[32:14] a branding proposition and then move

[32:17] into um a a tourism marketing

[32:20] plan as well as brand guard rails

[32:23] um for the city and and its

[32:27] it's overall look of the city.

[32:29] Okay.

[32:32] I'll just go around this way so Council member Sorton.

[32:35] Um,

[32:37] the uh the one I did bring up last

[32:39] week had to do with sidewalk gaps on

[32:41] 244th. Uh there has been some

[32:44] discussion at the public works level.

[32:47] Um, there are going to be some budget

[32:49] concerns and uh safety concerns

[32:52] especially uh concerning the new

[32:54] developments on the corner Roosevelt and

[32:58] 244th. Uh that will still need

[33:01] to be discussed, but that's find

[33:04] points to come up later.

[33:06] Okay.

[33:08] Council member Smith.

[33:09] Nothing pressing on my BL if there's

[33:11] anything in the budget, it would probably just be

[33:13] trivial street improvement plans, and that's

[33:15] about all I've got.

[33:17] Okay.

[33:20] Council member Stanley.

[33:22] Um, we'd spoken a little bit about community

[33:23] engagement, but I think after some further

[33:25] conversation, it seems like something we can

[33:27] probably handle in-house, so not

[33:30] requesting a budget for that, at least not at this time.

[33:32] Okay.

[33:35] Council member Tolsen wire up.

[33:36] No, not at this time.

[33:38] Okay. Council member Fraser.

[33:40] No, nothing more than

[33:42] just looking into what everyone else is interested.

[33:46] Okay.

[33:55] Anything else up your head or we still have plenty of time but just

[33:57] we're working on the budget this month, so that

[34:00] that's some comes up in the next couple weeks, like just let us know.

[34:05] Uh there is no new business. Uh we

[34:07] do have executive session and the council

[34:08] will go into executive executive session for

[34:11] the climate commitment Act auction bidding

[34:13] per RCW 42.30.1101Q

[34:18] and litigation per RCW 42.30.111i

[34:23] with an estimation of 10 minutes.

[34:25] We are out at 7:34 and we'll be back at 7:44.

[34:42] All right, back at 7:45.

[34:47] Uh see, uh there is a adjourn to Council.

[34:50] after a adjourn, there's a special meeting to begin immediately

[34:53] after the regular scheduled Council meeting, so

[34:57] So moved.

[34:58] Second.

[34:59] I have a motion by Council member Cooper

[35:00] [gavel] second my council member Smith.

[35:02] All those in favor say I.

[35:04] Aye.

[35:05] All those opposed say no.

[35:06] regular meeting is adjourned at

[35:08] 7:45.

August 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting

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