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Council Sets Sports Complex Transfer Hearing

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council Sets Sports Complex Transfer Hearing

The City Council approved setting a public hearing on an intergovernmental transfer involving the Bill Heath Sports Complex. It also approved $3,767,566.42 in checks and electronic payments and appointed James Mill to the Design Commission and Councilmember Malcolm as the Pierce County Regional Council representative through 2027.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Discusses Annexation and Assignments

The council discussed the 166th Avenue East annexation request and regional and committee assignments. The minutes do not record a formal decision or vote on either topic.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council approves budget and childcare changes

The City Council approved four ordinances covering the 2025/2026 biennial budget, cross-connection controls, early-learning transportation impact fee reductions, and zoning rules for childcare centers. It also approved a consent agenda that included $3,652,810.78 in payments, transportation design contract amendments, trail planning grant acceptance, and police technology and radio contracts.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Names Conference Voting Delegates

The Council unanimously passed a roll-call motion designating Deputy Mayor Elfers, Councilmember Reinke, and Deputy City Administrator Jeff Steffens as Sumner’s three voting delegates for the Association of Washington Cities annual conference. The agenda bill reported no required expenditure.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council approves sidewalk repair contract

The City Council approved the sidewalk repair programs construction contract by roll-call vote; the contractor and contract amount are unavailable in the provided minutes.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council approves development charge calculation

The council approved Ordinance No. 2967, establishing the calculation method for system development charges. It also approved a Heritage Park Phase 3 and 4 consultant contract amendment by a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Malcolm opposed.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Reviews Strategic Priorities and Budget Planning

The City Council reviewed existing plans, began strategic plan development, and discussed the 2027–2028 budget process, including known cost increases and alternate revenue options. The minutes record no formal votes or adopted policies.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council approves six-year transportation plan

Sumner City Council approved the 2027–2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program update and advanced road-preservation work, including the Washington Street project and 2026 pavement chip sealing. The council also confirmed Andy McCurdy as chief of police and approved changes to several city commissions.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Reviews Community Fund Reports

The City Council reviewed Community Partners Fund reports; the minutes do not provide the reports’ findings or document any resulting vote or policy action. An executive session on a public-employment applicant ended without action.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Approves Housing and Parking Changes

The Sumner City Council approved amendments to the zoning code for co-living housing and to the city parking code, along with a franchise agreement with EZEE Fiber.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves biosolids construction contract

Sumner City Council approved a construction contract for modernizing the wastewater treatment facility’s biosolids system and approved an amendment to the 2025/2026 biennial budget. The council also approved consent items totaling $2,388,007.98 in checks and electronic payments, along with property acquisitions, a sewer contract award, and a climate resiliency grant acceptance.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council appoints Mark Malcolm to vacancy

Mark Malcolm was appointed to the vacant elective office by a 5-1 council vote, defeating nominee Amy Huo. The council also approved an emergency declaration related to a failed storm drain.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council and Planning Commission Receive Meeting Training

Sumner’s City Council and Planning Commission completed training on parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order. The session ran from 6:00 p.m. to 7:46 p.m.; no policy or budget action was recorded.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Reviews Municipal Insurance Risks

The Washington Cities Insurance Authority presented an overview of its services for Sumner and discussed subjects that could create potential litigation risks. No council action was requested.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Approves Heritage Park Change Order

The Sumner City Council approved a $143,884.81 change order for Phase 2 of the Hops Alley and Heritage Park project. The agenda materials state the expenditure is within the existing budget allocation.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves 2026 refuse rates

The City Council approved Resolution No. 1740 establishing 2026 refuse rates. It also approved new rules for donations, naming rights and sponsorships, along with transportation grants and project-related agreements.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves Fiber Franchise Agreement

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2949, a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC, by roll-call vote.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Council Approves Mid-Biennial Budget Amendment

Sumner City Council approved the 2025/2026 mid-biennial budget amendment by roll-call vote. It also approved the 2026 compensation schedule, OpenGov asset-management software, and the first reading of a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37 LLC; the franchise agreement is scheduled to return for a second reading on January 5, 2026.

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Briefing

Nov 24, 2025

Council approves broad planning changes

Council approved updates to the Town Center plan, zoning code, Southeast Urban Growth Area map, and capital facilities plan, while unanimously rejecting the 30th Street map amendment. It also approved a 2025 compensation schedule amendment and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local No. 313.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Council Reviewed Annual Plan Amendments

The City Council introduced five 2025 annual Comprehensive Plan amendment items, including map changes, a capital facilities plan update, Town Center amendments, and a 2025/2026 mid-biennial budget amendment. A 10-minute executive session on collective bargaining followed, with no action planned afterward.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Council Approves 2026 Property Tax Levy

The Sumner City Council approved Resolution No. 1732, setting the 2026 ad valorem property tax levy, by roll-call vote. It also approved a consent package covering wastewater biosolids modernization, equipment replacement, and White River restoration consulting work.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Council approves manufactured home park overlay

Sumner City Council approved Ordinance No. 2936, a zoning code amendment creating a manufactured home park overlay, by a 6-1 vote.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Council Reviewed Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The City Council received an introduction to Sumner’s 2025 annual comprehensive plan amendments, including proposed map changes, a capital facilities plan update, and Town Center zoning and planned-action changes.

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Briefing

Oct 6, 2025

Council approves Sk8 Park demolition contract

The council approved a consent agenda by voice vote, including a construction contract award for Sk8 Park demolition, acceptance of a Senior Center Community Development Block Grant, and $1,378,868.06 in checks and electronic payments.

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