Council Recaps

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Mill Creek City Council met on January 6, 2026, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• Councilmembers John Steckler, Stephanie Vignal, Connie Allison, and Tannis Golebiewski were sworn in for four-year terms.
• City Manager Yamamoto provided an overview of the roles of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and the election process.
• Councilmember Vignal was elected Mayor of Mill Creek.
• Councilmember Duque was elected Mayor Pro Tem of Mill Creek.
• Finance Director Lumbad led a Public Hearing on the City Council’s assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the Mill Creek Transportation District (TBD). Council voted 6-0 to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the TBD.
• Planner Horn led a Public Hearing on amendments to Critical Areas Regulations in Mill Creek Municipal Code chapters 17.32 and 18.06. Council voted 6-0 to approve the amendments.
• Council voted 5-1 to implement a service or convenience fee on credit card transactions.
• Council voted 6-0 to appoint Tom Stanley to the Park & Recreation Board.
• Mayor Vignal provided a final review of the 2026 State Legislative Agenda. Council voted 6-0 to approve the agenda.
• Council held an Executive Session to discuss the status of collective bargaining negotiations.

The Mill Creek City Council met on December 9, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

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

• Representatives from the federal legislature, state legislature, Mill Creek community, and Mill Creek City staff and Council celebrated Mayor Brian Holtzclaw’s retirement from City Council.
• Volunteer Coordinator Barb Heidel provided an update on the Adopt-a-Street program.
• City Engineer Carmody led a Public Hearing on amendments to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Council voted unanimously to approve amendments to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Finance Director Lumbad led a Public Hearing on 2025-2026 biennium budget amendments.
• Council voted unanimously to approve amendments to the 2025-2026 biennium budget.
• Finance Director Lumbad led a Public Hearing on the City Council’s assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the Mill Creek Transportation District. Council voted unanimously to continue the Public Hearing to January 6, 2026.
• Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance adopting changes to Mill Creek Municipal Code establishing a unified framework for fee administration and authorizing fee adoption by resolution.
• Council voted unanimously to approve an amended Citywide Master Fee Schedule.
• 1961 Consulting Partner Rob Fenty led a Study Session on the upcoming 2026 City Council Strategic Retreat, which will focus on the topic of potential annexation.
• Mayor Pro Tem Vignal conducted a Study Session on the draft 2026 Legislative Agenda with final discussion expected on January 6, 2026.
• Council voted unanimously to renew a contract with Bridge Coordination Services for domestic violence victim assistance.
• Council voted unanimously to cancel the regular December 23, 2025, City Council meeting.
• Council voted unanimously to name Stephanie Vignal as the temporary chair for the January 6, 2026, City Council meeting.