Council Recaps

The Mill Creek City Council met on May 26, 2026. Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Stephanie Vignal proclaimed May 2026 as Music4Life Month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted 5-0 to authorize the use of $138,399.08 of Rehabilitation, Preservation, and Beautification (RPB) funds for the City Entrance & Wayfinding Signage project and to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Signs Plus for the fabrication, installation, and removal of city monument signs.
• Council voted 5-0 to approve amendments to Mill Creek Policy 100-052 Public Records Rules.
• City Engineer Carmody led a discussion about Surface Water Compliance Ongoing Requirements.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.
 

The Mill Creek City Council met on May 12, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal recognized Director Mike Todd for his leadership and dedication to the Mill Creek community and thanked him for his 40+ years of service to the City.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed May 17, 2026, through May 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted 6-0 to accept a bid for the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve a construction management contract with KPFF for the Catch Basin Repair and Replacement Project.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan led a conversation and workshop about possible South Town Center development incentives.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan provided an overview of rental protection ordinances.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on May 5, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 11, 2026, through May 17, 2026, as National Police Week in the City of Mill Creek.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as National Small Business Week in the City of Mill Creek.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander month in the City of Mill Creek.
• Washington State Representative Brandy Donaghy provided a 2026 State Legislative Update.
• Chief White presented the Mill Creek Citizen Patrol and discussed its role in the City.
• Council unanimously appointed David Hambelton and Alex Mehn to the Planning Commission.
• Council unanimously approved a contract with Kimley-Horn to draft climate elements for the Comprehensive Plan.
• Rob Fenty, 1961 Consulting, guided Council in an annexation discussion kickoff.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan led a conversation about possible South Town Center development incentives.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on April 14, 2026.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed April 22nd as Earth Day in the City of Mill Creek.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed April 19th through 25th as National Library Week in the City of Mill Creek.
• Art and Beautification Board Chair Furtado presented Board ideas to Council.
• Council voted 5-1-1 to approve a contract with 1961 Consulting for annexation feasibility work and to authorize use of Rehabilitation, Preservation, and Beautification (RPB) funds. Councilmember Allison abstained from the vote.
• Council voted 6-0-1 to approve a contract with SME Consulting for annexation feasibility work and to authorize use of RPB funds. Councilmember Cavaleri abstained from the vote.
• Council voted unanimously to accept a bid for the Sweetwater Ranch Stormwater Repair Project.
• Council unanimously approved an amendment to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and an amendment to the 2025-2026 biennium budget to increase the Citywide Catch Basin Repair Project cost.
• Council unanimously approved an interfund loan from the Real Estate Excise Tax fund to the Surface Water Utility Fund to finance the Citywide Catch Basin Repair Project.
• Council unanimously approved the sale of surplus Public Works equipment.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee.
• Council unanimously approved a change to the City Manager contract to include a cost-of-living adjustment.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on March 31, 2026, for a Special Meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Council voted 6-0 to approve an amendment to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan adding the City Hall North Renovation Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve an amendment to the Bruce Dees and Associates contract for the Veterans Monument and Library Park Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve an amendment to the JB Asphalt contract to close out the Pavement Preservation Project.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on March 24, 2026, in a hybrid meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Washington State Representative April Berg provided a 2026 State Legislative Update.
• Finance Director Lumbad presented the 2025 Year End Financial Report.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and GGLO representative Mitch Ptacek provided details about development alternatives for the South Town Center Subarea. Council voted 5-1-1 to select a preferred scenario for purposes of environmental review and provided direction to staff to advance implementation. Councilmember Cavaleri abstained.
• Council unanimously approved a contract for repairing and restoring the City Hall North roof and accepting State grant funding for the project.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee.

The video recording of the City Council meeting can be found on the City of Mill Creek’s YouTube channel.

The Mill Creek City Council met on March 10, 2026, in a hybrid meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• City Manager Yamamoto introduced Henry M. Jackson High School senior Andrew Lee, the City’s applicant for the Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities Scholarship.
• Council voted 6-0 to accept the Climate Planning Grant from the Department of Commerce to create a Climate Element for the Comprehensive Plan.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve reallocation of Revitalization, Preservation, and Beautification funds for the Veterans Monument/Library Park project.
• Public Works Director Todd, City Engineer Carmody, and Senior Project Engineer Soltani presented design options for the Silver Crest Drive project. Council directed staff to pursue a preferred design alternative.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and Planner Horn led a discussion about annual Mill Creek Municipal Code updates.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee.

The Mill Creek City Council met on March 3, 2026, in a hybrid meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Communications, Marketing, and Recreation Manager Hawkins provided an update on City Spring events.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day in Mill Creek.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan led a Public Hearing on the South Town Center draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan introduced representatives from GGLO, Heartland, and TENW, who provided details on the South Town Center draft EIS.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve an engagement letter with Ballard Spahr LLP for continued legal services.
• Finance Director Lumbad introduced the 2026 planning calendar for the 2027/2028 biennium budget process.
• Council voted 6-0 to schedule a March 31, 2026, Special Council meeting and to cancel the April 7, 2026, City Council meeting.

The Mill Creek City Council met on February 24, 2026, in a hybrid meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some items from the meeting:

• Rob Fenty, 1961 Consulting, led Council and staff in the Strategic Planning Retreat, providing Council the opportunity to discuss pros and cons of two of the four Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), Martha Lake and Larch, and facilitated Council’s prioritization of the four potential annexation options.

Watch the video online here.