Lyle Bjornson

This document evaluates the potential expansion of the sanitary sewer collection system within currently unserved areas of the City of Granite Falls. It focuses on three primary areas: the Westside (Burn Road), Mountain Loop Highway, and the Southeast portion of the City's Urban Growth Area (UGA). The plan outlines alternatives for servicing these areas via gravity sewer mains and/or sanitary sewer lift stations, including discussions on associated benefits, costs, and financing options. Key priorities include obtaining easements for future infrastructure, pursuing the formation of a Utility Local Improvement District (ULID) for westside sanitary sewer funding, and continuing aggressive inflow and infiltration reduction efforts.

This document presents the City of Granite Falls' 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for the period 2026-2031. It outlines several priority projects including 100th St. NE Rechannelization, South Alder Avenue Sidewalks for safety enhancements, Indiana Ave./Kentucky Ave. LID Retrofit, North Granite Avenue Overlay, an Annual Overlay Program, and an Annual Pedestrian Improvement Program. The plan aims to improve and maintain the city's transportation infrastructure, enhance safety, and promote sustainable practices.

This Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) for the City of Granite Falls, an update to the 2022 SMAP, outlines additional actions to meet Phase II NPDES permit requirements. The plan focuses on improving stormwater runoff water quality within the high-priority Mid Pilchuck Basin, specifically Subbasin 2, through both structural and non-structural measures. Key priorities include implementing stormwater facility retrofits such as permeable pavers and potentially a treatment vault, alongside ongoing non-structural activities like prioritized street sweeping, catch basin maintenance, and public education. The plan details short-term actions (2026-2031) and long-term actions (through 2045) with associated budgets, aiming to ensure compliance with SMED permit requirements, maintain water quality, and foster continuous program assessment.

The City of Granite Falls 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan provides a roadmap for community development and growth, building on values and a vision for the future. It outlines high-level direction across key elements such as Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Capital Facilities, Utilities, Economic Development, and Natural Environment. The plan aims to achieve population and employment growth targets while preserving the city's small-town character, ensuring adequate public services, fostering economic vitality, and enhancing environmental quality and overall resident quality of life.

The City Council agenda for the February 18, 2026 meeting included several routine items such as the approval of claims checks and payroll claims, as well as staff reports from Public Works, the City Clerk, Planning, Passports, and the Consultant Police Chief. New Business featured a Public Hearing scheduled for 7:10 PM to consider the adoption of Resolution 2026-04, which adopts the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Other New Business items involved the approval of Personnel Policies and Procedures Employee Handbook, Purchasing Procedures Manual, and the Selection of a DEM Advisory Board Representative. Discussions in the Mayor's and Council Comments sections covered recent engagements, park planning (O'Reilly Acres), legislative matters, and the budget process. Staff reports detailed street maintenance (crack sealing), sewer jetting maintenance schedules, the submission of the annual Water Facilities Inventory, progress on the SmartGov permitting software, and police activity including responses to a student demonstration.