Council Recaps

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.

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

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

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed February 11, 2026, as Seattle Seahawks Championship Celebration Day in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve a change order to the Vertosoft contract for permitting software implementation.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve a landscape maintenance services contract with Elyon, Inc.
• Rob Fenty, 1961 Consulting, led Council and staff in the Strategic Planning Retreat, developing a framework to use when considering potential annexation areas and providing Council the opportunity to discuss pros and cons of two of the four Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), Mill Creek East and Mill Creek South. Sarah Emmans, SME Consulting, provided additional information to Council about the UGAs.

Watch the video online here.

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

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

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month in the Mill Creek.
• Mayor Vignal proclaimed February 17, 2026, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Mill Creek.
• Public Works Director Todd and Public Works Maintenance and Operations Manager Pocinwong presented the 2025 year-end Public Works report.
• Deputy City Manager Brock and consultant Sarah Emmans of SME Consulting LLC led a discussion about the Annexation Feasibility Study findings.
• Council unanimously approved an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for IT services to provide connectivity to Snohomish County 911.

Watch the video online here.

The Mill Creek City Council met on January 27, 2026, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed January 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Mill Creek.
• Chief of Police White provided an overview and answered frequently asked questions about the City’s Flock camera program.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the status of collective bargaining negotiations.
• Council unanimously approved a contract with Northshore Senior Center to provide senior services.
• Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Mill Creek Police Officers’ Guild.
• Council unanimously approved a contract with LMN Architects, LLP, for the preparation of the Dobson, Remillard, Church, and Cook Community Campus Master Plan.
• Council unanimously approved an amendment to the contract with SME Consulting for the Annexation Feasibility Study.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and Planner Horn provided a design update on the South Town Center.
• Public Works Director Todd, City Engineer Carmody, and Project Engineer Soltani discussed design options for the Veterans Monument and Library Park project. Council provided guidance as to what design options to pursue.

Watch the video online here.

The Mill Creek City Council met on January 13, 2026, in a hybrid meeting. 

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

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed January 13, 2026, as Korean American Day in Mill Creek.
• City Manager Yamamoto presented on the 2040 Vision and 3-5 Year Strategic Plan.
• Council voted 6-1 to establish Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Annual Vehicle License Fees.
• Council unanimously approved a resolution to execute a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for sidewalk maintenance.
• City Attorney Degginger and Mayor Vignal led a Study Session on the 2026 Council liaisons to community and regional boards, commissions, committees, and organizations.
• Mayor Vignal headed a Study Session to discuss 2026 proclamations. Council directed Staff to bring the proclamation list back at a later date.
• Chief of Police White provided a report on the 2025 Police Department statistics.