Future Annexation and Municipal Urban Growth Areas

The City of Mill Creek is exploring annexing part of its Urban Growth Area, and we want to hear from you!
Whether you’re curious about how the process works or have questions about what potential changes could mean for your neighborhood, this upcoming Community Town Hall is an opportunity to view maps, learn how the annexation process works, hear about potential changes to services and boundaries, and connect directly with City Councilmembers and staff.
Your questions, ideas, and perspective are important as we discuss the future of our community. We hope to see you there!

Save the Date!

📆Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Jackson High School Library - 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek

Learn more: millcreekwa.gov/annexation

The Mill Creek City Council met on October 13, 2026.

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

• Mayor Vignal recognized Crochet for Hope with a proclamation.
• Communications, Marketing, and Recreation Manager Hawkins went over upcoming City events.
• Officer Lerma and Hondo presented Council with information about the City’s K9 program and demonstrated Hondo’s skills.
• Council voted 6-0-1 to authorize the City Manager to proceed with pursuing annexation of certain unincorporated areas within the City’s Municipal Urban Growth Areas. Councilmember Cavaleri abstained because with the information presented he did not think it is the right step forward.
• City Manager Yamamoto and Finance Director Lumbad conducted the second of three discussions on the 2027/2028 biennium budget, focusing on the General Fund.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve an interagency agreement with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission.
• Council voted 6-1 to approve moving forward with memorandums of understanding with potential Dobson, Remillard, Church, and Cook (DRCC) partners.

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 July 28, 2026.

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

• Mayor Vignal proclaimed August 4, 2026, as National Night Out in the City of Mill Creek.
• Consultants Rob Fenty (1961 Consulting) and Sarah Emmans (SME Consulting) provided key updates and scenario analysis for areas of potential annexation. Council gave guidance to staff about what scenarios to study more closely.
• Senior Planner Horn presented the draft South Town Center Master Plan.
• City Engineer Carmody shared the draft 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan.
• 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 June 23, 2026.

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

• Mayor Stephanie Vignal proclaimed 2026 to be America’s 250th Celebration Year in the City of Mill Creek.
• Council voted unanimously to appoint Amandeep Singh Kalra and Gregory Neff to unexpired terms on the Park & Recreation Board.
• Council unanimously approved a construction contract with Wyser Construction Co. Inc. for the Veterans Monument/Library Park project.
• Council unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 for the City Hall North Roof Repair and Restoration Project.
• Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to look into a commemorative flag policy.
• Consultants Rob Fenty (1961 Consulting) and Sarah Emmans (SME Consulting) led Council and staff in a discussion about an annexation framework for first step decisions and infrastructure review.
• Community Development and Planning Director Ryan and consultants from GGLO facilitated a discussion about the South Town Center Master Plan.

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 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.