April 16th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting 04/16/2026 06:00 PM

Call-in numbers 253-215-8782, 669-900-6833, 346-248-7799, 312-626-6799, 929-205-6099 or 301-715-8592, Webinar ID 882 5120 2134, Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88251202134 or via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4k9bA0lEEvsF6PSoDwjJvA/

Items with an asterisk (*) have been added or modified after the initial draft publication of the Agenda.
Current Agenda version: Version2

1. CALL TO ORDER/PRESENTATION TO THE FLAG: Mayor to call the meeting to order, lead the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance and conduct roll call.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

• a)Members of the public may address the Council on items not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless otherwise extended or limited by the Mayor. Written comments for inclusion in the Council packet must be submitted by noon the day of the meeting to City Hall or via email.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

• a)Lasher Project – Public Hearing 
  Mayor to open the public hearing to receive public comment on required updates related to the Lasher project. The hearing will follow standard public hearing procedures, including staff presentation, public comment, and closure of the public hearing. Council deliberation, if any, will occur after the hearing is closed.

4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: The Mayor may add agenda items or take agenda items out of order with concurrence of the majority of the Council

5. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items are approved in a single motion unless a Councilmember requests removal of an item for separate consideration.

• a)Minutes of March 19, 2026.

• b)Water Leak Adjustment – The Council is asked to authorize an adjustment for Account No. 25013. The excess usage resulted from a fitting failure on the water line which has been addressed by the homeowner. Approval is requested to add $136.75 as a credit to customer’s account due to the leak.

• c)Water Leak Adjustment – The Council is asked to authorize an adjustment for Account No. 18950. The excess usage resulted from a faulty toilet float which has been addressed by the homeowner. Approval is requested to waive $99.37 from the customer’s account due to the leak.

• d)*Water Leak Adjustment – The Council is asked to authorize an adjustment for Account No. 25334. The excess usage resulted from a water line failure which has been addressed by the homeowner. Approval is requested to waive $530.85 from the customer’s account due to the leak.

• e)*Appointment to Homeless Council: Appoint Erin Minnis to Homeless Council.

  Motion: Approve consent agenda items a-e.

6. SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT:

• a)*Sheriff's Report - The Skamania County Sheriff's report for activity within Stevenson city limits for the prior month is presented for council review.

7. GUEST SPEAKERS:

• a)Skamania County Chamber Update - Angie Martin, Executive Director, Skamania County Chamber.

8. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

• a)*Sewer Ordinance (Discussion) 

  Council discussion regarding the sewer ordinance moratorium and presentation of options for simplifying and clarifying ordinance language and penalties. Direction may be provided to staff.  

• b)Public Works – Engineering Standards Update (Discussion) 

  Discussion of proposed updates to the City’s Engineering Standards, following a comprehensive review to align with current practices, address gaps, and improve clarity. Draft standards are provided for Council review, with future adoption anticipated. 

• c)Resolution 2026-___ (Action) Driveway Standards Resolution to update the City’s driveway standards to reflect current engineering practices, improve safety and access, and provide clearer guidance for development and public works projects.

  MOTION: To adopt the Driveway Standards Resolution as presented 

9. FINANCIAL REPORT:

• a)**Finance department reports.

10. MAYOR REPORT: Jenny Taylor– Interim City Administrator report on administrative transition and key operational updates. 

11. STAFF REPORT:

• a)Cody Rosander - Public Works Director

• b)Jayne Borden - Finance Director

12. VOUCHER APPROVAL: Vouchers will be presented prior to the meeting for council review.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - City Council will convene in Executive Session under:

• a)*Interview Council Applicants - Council will interview applicants for the open position #3. Applications are due on April 15th and will be added to the packet as they are received. 

  After applicant interviews, council may enter into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office. 

  After the interviews and potential executive session, an election will take place by voice vote. The first candidate to receive a majority vote will be appointed. The appointed candidate will be sworn in immediately after the vote at the meeting. 

14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

15. ISSUES FOR THE NEXT MEETING: [This provides Council Members an opportunity to focus the Mayor and Staff’s attention on issues they would like to have addressed at the next council meeting.]

16. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: [This is an opportunity for members of the audience to address the Council for items discussed at the meeting.]

17. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor will adjourn the meeting.

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**Agenda change log

* 4/15 Changes(Version1):
-Added third water leak adjustment (item 5d)
-Added appointment to homeless council (item 5e)
-Attached Sheriff's Report file to packet (item 6a)
-Removed Vacation rental home ordinance from item 8
-Added all attachments to Sewer Ordinance (Item 8a)
-Added the third application for councilmember position#3 (Item 13a)

**4/16 changes(Version2):
-Removed 1st quarter budget adjustment" (item 8b)
-Added financial reports attachments (item 9a)
-Moved "changes to the agenda" list (item 4a) to the bottom of document