Olympia City Council — Meeting Minutes (April 21, 2026)
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Study session with six councilmembers present. Council issued a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Earth Month (accepted by community member Dave Sederberg). Staff briefed the Council on the Olympia Strong economic development work plan (overview, progress, upcoming priorities) and on the proposed Waste ReSources Carpenter Road maintenance facility (need, costs, potential rate impacts); staff will continue to explore developing a new facility and contracting service options. An executive session on litigation and potential litigation was held; no decisions were made.
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- Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Earth Month was read and accepted by Community Member Dave Sederberg.
- Staff will continue to explore options for the Carpenter Road Waste ReSources maintenance facility, including development of a new facility and contracting service options.
- Executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) on litigation and potential litigation was held; no decisions were made.
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Study Session View the meeting at www.olytv3.com and https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82019386644?pwd=eKWT9kTfPb5oCfDXaqRVG3smXb6ih6.1
Agenda
- ROLL CALL
- ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Earth Month
- BUSINESS ITEMS
- EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Litigation and Potential Litigation
- ADJOURNMENT
- Briefing on the Olympia Strong Work Plan
- Briefing on the Waste ReSources Carpenter Road Facility
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