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MINUTES OF THE CITY CI UNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF JU NE 8, 2026
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
The City Council met in a regular session on the 8th day Of June 2026 in Council
Chambers at 540 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368. �
-• meeting to order at • 1•
Councilmembers present at roll call were Amy Howard, Owen Rowe, David Faber, Neil
Nelson, Monica MickHager, and Fred Obee with Libby Wennstrom absent.
Staff members present were Public Works Director Steve Ding , CommunityServices
Director Melody Sky Weaver, City Manager John Mauro, Finance and Technology
Services Director Jodi Adams , City Attorney Austin Watkins, Facilities and Parrs'
Manager Michael Todd, and City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment
Staff or Council response, as needed
There was no public comment.
Council member Wennstrom arrived at 6:02pm.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Facilities ERR Analysis and Public Services Center Planning Update
CommunityPublic Works Director Steve King, Directorces Weaver, Finance and Technology Services Director Jodi Adams Presented the City
"cilities Equipment Repair . • Replacement,
sults which included
Overview, Principles,
How ERR works:
Repair = O&M, Preliminary Data O&M Allocation By Department, Preliminary
Service?, Who pays?, What about Parks Facilities?), Preliminary Data Equipment
Equipment Replacement, Modelal "
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In response to Council"s clarifying questions staff explained what is the why,
accounting tool, Mountain 'View main building, sq footage allocation, low interest
loans, and Mountain "View lease.
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Discussion ensued around Jefferson County process, leasing buildings, 2026
allocated 450k, appreciate modeling, timeline, and size of allocation.
Steve King, Melody Sky Weaver, •Facilities and Parks
Shopspresented Replacement of City Municipal
includedMaintenance Facility which ctive, Background- Existing
ScopeFacilities, City Shops- Water Distribution$ Wastewater Collections, Stormwati
Streets, Mechanics, of • Baseline
ditiStaff •1Y • • • M
f Maintenance
• Assessment,-
Designatic Design Needs
tic
Facilities, How much will it cost?, Sch i em oncepts, Kit of parts, Terrace, Split
access, Water, r • NextSteps and Key Decisions.
In response to Councils clarifying questions staff explained parking at Mountain
View, wetlands, Water Treatment Plant planning, Spring
Mountaincumulative, no action tonight, RainierlHoward to Hastings, what is not included, and
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Public comment:
Judy Krebs spoke about coming tovisit HOA duesl, Howard St bands in �: eakthroughl process,
Hamilton Heights partially low me
pproval, urge to come see property, another
Comprehensive Plan breakthrough a
clear-cut, all -in discussion, and taking it to ballot.
adrona
Discussion ensued around wetland surveys, through,Haitting process,mi ton Heights M ternal stRreete
clear cut, plan but no action on punch
obligation,' Fed DOT classification map,
trail
f routing, t other space, o t in smalll bites,
Water Treatment Plant, keeping eq P
funds, rate models, affordable housing, and cost.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.1100)(1)) DISCUSSION WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT CURRENT
REN 0 MINUTES)
OIAL LITIGATIONS
(APPROXIMATELY
Deputy Mayor Rowe stated the Council will 'goanbt uEcu t or potential litigation for
ssion pursuant to CW
42.30.110(1)(i)) Discussion with legal counsel
approximately 30 minutes. No action to follow.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:48pm.
Council came out of Executive Session at 8:18pm.
Deputy Mayor Rowe stated they are extending Executive Session for another 10
minutes.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:18pni
Council came out of Executive Session at 8:28pm. No action was taken.
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June 8, 2026 City Council Workshop Meeting
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:29pm.
Attest:
AlyVodr!'gues
City Clerk
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