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Townhome zoning extended, co-living rules advance

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council accepts $320,000 crossing study grant

The City Council unanimously accepted a $320,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant for a feasibility study of five BNSF railroad crossings, including whether grade separation or other safety and mobility improvements should be pursued.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Approves Co-Living Housing Rules

The council approved zoning changes allowing co-living housing in multifamily and mixed-use districts by a 5-1 vote. It also approved interim rules permitting indoor and boutique gyms in the Historic Main Neighborhood, accepted the next step for the Davis Annexation, authorized transfer of the Cadman Property, and adopted fee schedule updates effective July 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Townhome zoning extended, co-living rules advance

The City Council voted 6-0 to extend interim R7 zoning rules for six months, continuing to allow townhomes while permanent regulations are developed; it also advanced co-living housing regulations on a 5-1 first-reading vote.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council advances Davis property zoning

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the first reading of regulations for pre-annexation zoning on approximately 23 acres known as the Davis Properties.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council approves interim administrator and budget changes

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda covering an interim City Administrator agreement, a 2025–2026 budget amendment, participation in a diversion center, employee policies and contract extensions, and $759,281.79 in accounts payable and electronic payments.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Advances 2025-2026 Budget Amendment

The City Council approved first reading of Ordinance 002/2026 by a 6-0 vote, amending the 2025-2026 biennial budget to account for fund balances, revenue and expenditure changes, salary schedule updates, and changes related to the Monroe Police Officers Guild agreement.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council hears Davis zoning proposal

The City Council held a public hearing on proposed pre-annexation zoning regulations for the Davis properties but did not record a final decision. Public comments and staff discussion addressed housing density, traffic and safety, school capacity, infrastructure timing, and environmental concerns.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Approves Sidewalk Project Contract

The council unanimously approved a contract with RRJ Company for the Fryelands and Main Street Sidewalk Project: $244,744.45, with a 20% contingency, for a total not to exceed $293,693.34. It also authorized an agreement for the North Kelsey Overlay Project.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council advances Davis property zoning review

The council introduced proposed pre-annexation zoning for the Davis properties, with Planning Commission recommending Single-Family Residential zoning allowing 7 units per acre. No final zoning or annexation decision was made.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council adopts interim housing rules

The council adopted Ordinance 001/2026 by a 4-2 vote, allowing STEP Housing and co-living housing in specified zones through interim zoning amendments. The ordinance requires a post-adoption public hearing.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Rejects Interim Housing Changes

The City Council rejected Ordinance 001/2026, which would have temporarily allowed STEP Housing and co-living housing in specified zoning districts. The vote failed 3-3, with Councilmembers Hanford, Blair and Beaumont in favor and Walker, Fulcher and Fisher opposed.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council backs school funding measures

Monroe City Council approved resolutions supporting two Monroe School District measures: a $152,048,846 facilities bond and a replacement educational programs and operations levy. Support for Proposition 1 passed 4-2 after an amendment, while support for Proposition 2 passed 5-1 after amendments; Councilmember Beaumont recused herself from both votes.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Monroe Accepts $684,200 Sidewalk Grant

The City Council unanimously accepted $684,200 from the Transportation Improvement Board for designing and building a sidewalk along the east side of 179th Avenue SE, from 154th Street SE to the existing sidewalk near the 15000 block.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Monroe Waives Permit Fees After Flooding

The City Council unanimously approved a temporary waiver of building permit fees for repairing or replacing structures damaged by the December 2025 flooding and confirmed the city’s emergency declaration, with both votes passing 6-0.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council Approves Emergency and Finance Measures

The City Council unanimously approved an emergency-management ordinance, authorized a contingency-fund transfer and extended an interfund loan. The emergency ordinance restructures the executive succession order during emergencies.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Monroe Allows Townhomes in R7 Districts

The City Council adopted interim zoning amendments allowing townhomes as a permitted use in R7 single-family residential districts, with a 5-1 vote. The Council also approved a 2025-2026 biennial budget adjustment unanimously.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council adopts 10% stormwater utility tax

The council adopted a 10% tax on the gross income of stormwater utility providers, effective January 1, 2026; the city administrator said it will not be charged directly to ratepayers. The council also approved 2026 property-tax levies, updated utility rates effective January 1, authorized negotiations to amend the solid-waste contract, and approved first reading of zoning changes allowing townhomes in the R7 district.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council advances property tax and stormwater taxes

The council approved first readings for the 2026 property-tax levy ordinance and a 10% tax on the gross income of stormwater utility providers. It also approved 2026 legislative priorities and directed staff to develop a wholesale water-rate framework and negotiate a related contract.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Council Approves Up to $20.5 Million in Utility Bonds

The City Council unanimously approved issuing up to $20.5 million in water and sewer revenue bonds to fund system improvements identified in the six-year Capital Improvement Plan.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council Updates Park Rules

The council approved park code changes 7-0 covering park hours, trash disposal, camping, prohibited substances, use regulations, and park exclusions. It also voted 5-2 to direct the mayor and staff to return with information about open carry of firearms in city parks.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Monroe Advances Davis Annexation Process

The City Council voted 7-0 to begin the Davis Annexation process, including preparing the annexation boundary, reviewing pre-annexation zoning, and developing agreements covering utilities, infrastructure, permitting, and transportation.

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