On the agenda: Stanwood meeting — Flock camera (Aug 14)

City of Stanwood

City Council Packet
Stanwood City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 14, 2025

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

Stanwood-Camano School District, Admin. Building Board Room
26920 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood, WA 98292
Members of the public may attend Stanwood City Council meetings
in-person or via Zoom. Click this Zoom link or visit the City’s website calendar
https://www.stanwoodwa.org/calendar

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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Verbal comments may be provided in-person.
• Written comments must be provided to the Clerk by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting via this link:
https://stanwoodwa.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-5/City-Council-Meeting-Remote-Public-Comme-61
• Remote (online or phone-in) comments can be received by reasonable accommodation only.
Any requests for reasonable accommodation for remote participation, must be sent in writing to the
City Clerk at [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

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STAFF / DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Police Compstat Report - July
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes – May 16, 2025
b. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes – July 24, 2025
c. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2025
d. Salary Commission Minutes – July 21, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve Vouchers and Payroll Checks
b. Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – July 24, 2025
c. Approve Two Store Front Improvement Grants –Stanwood Hotel
Saloon and Curated
d. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1548 SMC Title
5 Business Licenses and Regulations
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC CLOSING COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
a. Mayor’s Report
b. City Administrator’s Report
c. Councilmember’s Reports/Questions
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN

Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 City Council Meeting 7:00 pm
Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 City Council Meeting 7:00 pm

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CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

6

DATE:

July 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Police Compstat Report

CONTACT PERSON: Chief Jason Toner
ATTACHMENTS:

A – July 2025 Compstat

SUMMARY STATEMENT
Attached is the July 2025 Compstat Report for council review.

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ATTACHMENT A

Stanwood Police Department

CompStat Report

City of Stanwood Police Chief Jason Toner
Prepared by: Snohomish County Sheriff Office Crime Analysis Unit and Stanwood Police Department

JULY 2025
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Stanwood Police Department

COMPSTAT REPORT
What is CompStat?
CompStat stands for 'Computer Statistics' dealing specifically with crime. It is found to be an effective way to
accurately track crime and use the information to deploy officers to address it in timely manner. It is a performance management system that is used to reduce crime and achieve other police department goals. It emphasizes information-sharing, responsibility and accountability and improving effectiveness.

What is the benefit to the community?
CompStat allows us to track crime problems and allocate resources to the areas that are being affected. By being able to focus our efforts on areas being impacted, we are able to make apprehensions and drive down
crime in Stanwood.

How is data collected?
Crime Analysts access a variety of systems to collect and analyze law enforcement data. Data collection begins
at the 911 call center (SNO911) and carries over into law enforcement records management systems (LERMS).
Much of the information presented in this report is also reported to state and federal agencies annually.

What data will you see in this report?
What occurred within the city limits of Stanwood and calls responded to by the Stanwood Police outside the city.
This is a true representation of all police activity occurring in the City of Stanwood, you will see these calls listed
as “In the STW Beat”. On occasion, Stanwood Police officers will be called outside the city to assist other agencies. We also have deputies who live outside of the city so on occasion they will make a traffic stop or respond
to a nearby call while commuting to work. You will see these call listed as “Answered by STW ORI”

Incident data:
This represents what police were called to and includes self-initiated activity. Multiple 911 calls for the same
incident are presented as a single incident.

Case data:
An incident becomes a case when the deputy determines reporting protocol is met. A case is often generated
based on a specific crime, traffic collisions, arrest or the need to document specific actions or information.

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Stanwood Police Department

POLICE STAFFING
The City of Stanwood contracts for law enforcement services through the Snohomish County Sheriff’s
Office. The contract is identified as a "stand alone" contract, which allows the City of Stanwood to
maintain its own police identity to include policies and procedures that meet unique small city needs.
All uniforms and vehicles are identified as Stanwood Police and we provide services to the city population of approximately 8,405.
DIVISIONS:
CHIEF OF POLICE: Has the rank of Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office. Oversees all aspects of the Police Department daily operations. The Chief works with city staff to ensure community needs are met.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT: Administers the day-to-day administrative functions of the Police Department and oversees the day shift deputies, School Resource Officer and Detective. Steps in as the
Chief of Police when the chief is absent.
NIGHT SERGEANT: Oversees the swing shift and night shift deputies.
PATROL DIVISION: Responds to crimes in progress, traffic collisions, missing persons, and other
emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: Utilizes the concept of educator, informal counselor, and law enforcer;
working to bridge the gap and build relationships between law enforcement and youth.
DETECTIVE: Works in conjunction with patrol and the resources of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a broad range of felony- and misdemeanor-level crimes that occurred in the City of
Stanwood.
ASSIGNED

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School Resource Officer

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No longer a PD employee - SCSO contract

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Stanwood Police Department

RECORDS UNIT
Records Summary: Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following;
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Provide administrative support for all members of the
Stanwood Police Department.
Assist the Chief of Police with police budget tracking
and review.
Verify and code all incoming invoices for the Police Department.
Ordering of supplies for the department, and special
events.
Subject matter expert for the Law Enforcement Records Management System (LERMS) used by Stanwood
Police Department.
Manage all Stanwood Police Department documents
and records.
Review all electronic case file entries and information
for accuracy.
Scan paper records into electronic case files.
Forward criminal arrest referrals to the Prosecuting
Attorney’s Office.
Enter trespass notices, gun alerts, and other safety
alerts into the agency’s electronic records management system.
Route Child Protective Services & Adult Protective Service referrals.
Maintain department case file and document archives
per Washington State records retention/destruction
schedules.
Responsible for federal reporting of crime statistics to

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the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
Run monthly case audits and records validations.
Enter court orders, missing persons, vehicle impounds,
lost or stolen property, stolen vehicles, etc. into Washington Crime Information Center and National Crime
Information Center (WACIC/NCIC).
Provide second checks for all entries made into Washington Crime Information Center and National Crime
Information Center (WACIC/NCIC).
Conduct background checks for concealed pistol license and pistol transfers applications.
Provide fingerprint services for concealed pistol license
applicants and citizen fingerprints.
Review and fulfill public records requests within the
guidelines of the Public Records Act.
Create/update/maintain all process, procedure, and
training manuals for the position.
Serve as Stanwood Police Department’s Terminal
Agency Coordinator for the Washington State Patrol
ACCESS program.
Assists with walk-in and telephone customers, averaging 8,000 yearly contacts.
Route calls to 911 and non-emergency dispatch.
Respond to requests for service and answer general
questions.
Manage key & key fob assignments for City of Stanwood employees.

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Public Records Requests

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Concealed Pistol License Issued

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Fingerprinting & Approx Time

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Stanwood Police Department

Message from the Chief
The first week of August is packed with great “small town” events, and I had the honor of participating
in several of them. I was proud to drive one of our new patrol vehicles in the Stanwood-Camano
Rotary Parade while my wife and daughter tossed candy to the kids lining the route. Unfortunately, six
large bags of candy didn’t last long, as the streets were packed with eager kids waiting for sweet
treats.
I had the pleasure of working at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair. It’s always a highlight of the
summer, with large crowds, good music, and—of course—my once-a-year corndog meal. Corndogs
just seem to taste better at the Fair. National Night Out was another resounding success! A big thank
you to Sheriff Susy Johnson for checking out our wonderful event, and an even bigger thank you to all
our sponsors who made the night possible: Windermere, Community Transit, Grocery Outlet,
Starbucks, Les Schwab, The UPS Store, and the great organizations and business that come out
every year. Your support means everything.
Thank you again to everyone who put in the time and effort to make these events happen. It’s part of
what makes Stanwood a truly special community.

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For much of my career, I didn’t pay close attention to politics or legislative actions in Olympia. I
believe there were good people on both sides of the aisle working toward the “right thing,” and that, in
the end, things would generally balance out. However, as my responsibilities have grown, I’ve taken a
much greater interest in policy decisions coming out of Olympia—particularly those that impact public
safety—and I am still occasionally shocked by some of the recommendations.
The Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee (SURSAC) is a Washington State
advisory body tasked with assisting the Health Care Authority (HCA) in developing a comprehensive
strategy for substance use recovery. SURSAC’s mission is to advance harm reduction strategies
focused on reducing overdose deaths, preventing fatalities from adulterated drugs, and minimizing
criminal justice involvement for individuals struggling with substance use disorder. In 2022, SURSAC
recommended the decriminalization of all controlled substances in Washington State.
SURSAC’s latest proposal is a “safe supply” program, which would provide a regulated and tested
supply of controlled substances to individuals at risk of overdose. Additionally, the committee
advocates for (1) non-commercialization of safe supply and (2) the creation of lawful alternative
income sources for individuals displaced from the illicit drug economy, aiming to mitigate unintended
consequences in the communities most affected.
While harm reduction strategies like housing support and Narcan distribution have clear benefits, the
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) oppose these extreme measures.
Washington has a pattern of implementing well-intentioned policies that fail to deliver meaningful
results. Programs such as “safe injection sites” and proposals to make drug dealers eligible for
unemployment benefits will not only harm our communities but ultimately harm the very individuals
these policies aim to help.

Chief Toner

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Stanwood Police Department

Detective Report
July 2025 Newsletter
Stanwood Police Case 2025-4418 Theft

On 06-22-2025 at about 3:21PM a Craftsman riding mower was stolen from a local auto repair
shop.
Deputy Gutierrez conducted the initial investigation and obtained video of the theft from the victim
business.
Video from the victim business showed a male associated with a red Toyota Tundra loading the
mower onto a unique, one-wheeled trailer.
The suspect walked by the Stanwood Police Department after temporarily parking in the lot behind
the police department. Unfortunately for him, the male looked directly into a camera by the back
door.
The vehicle’s plate was unreadable but was determined to be an Armed Forces plate out of
Washington. A search of the Department of Licensing for similar vehicles bearing an Armed
Forces plate in WA revealed the vehicle’s registered owner (suspect), a resident of Lake Stevens.
On 07-01-2025 Deputy Gutierrez contacted the male via phone. The male said he took the mower
because he thought it was trash. The male returned the mower to the victim business later in the
day using a different vehicle, but same trailer

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CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

7a

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes

CONTACT PERSON:

Niki Strachila, Communications and Marketing Specialist

ATTACHMENTS:

A – May 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

SUMMARY STATEMENT
Minutes from the May 16, 2025, Economic Development Board meeting are attached to
this staff report for approval as presented. These minutes were approved at the July 18,
2025, Economic Development Board Meeting.

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ATTACHMENT A

Economic Development Board Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 7:30 am
Economic Development Board Members Present: Natalie Hagglund, Les Anderson,
Kristine Birkenkopf, Camrie Ingram, Dustin Dekle, David Pelletier
Staff Present: Niki Strachila, Audrey Rotrock
Others Present: None
Kristine Birkenkopf called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
1. Receive the Minutes of the March 21, 2025, Meeting
The minutes of the March 21, 2025 Economic Development Board meeting were
unanimously approved.
2. Downtown District Initiative
Staff presented the Downtown District Initiative that will explore the creation of a
Historic Preservation Ordinance and/or the establishment of a Creative Arts District
to preserve Stanwood’s unique heritage, support the local arts community, and
stimulate long-term economic growth.
3. Public Art Project
Board members shared ideas for public art projects such as painting transformer
boxes, hanging movable art banners, interesting pavement patterns, and a mural
on the wall of the building at Depot Park.
4. Tourism Promotion Grant
All were in favor of recommending the Twin City Idlers Car Show for the grant.
5. State Route 532 Intersection Control Evaluation
Take into consideration that a roundabout at SR 532 and 102nd Avenue could be
dangerous for pedestrians. The Board would like to see an example of a
roundabout that has a lot of pedestrian activity, like the one in Burlington.
6. Business License Analytics
In March and April, the City received 12 City Business Licenses, 13 Home
Occupation Licenses, 3 Non-Profit Licenses and 42 Non-City Business Licenses.
7. EDB Next Meeting tentatively scheduled on July 18, 2025

Adjourn: 8:35 a.m.

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CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

7b

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Finance/Personnel Committee Report

CONTACT PERSON:

David A. Hammond, Finance Director

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Finance/Personnel Committee Meeting
Minutes for July 24, 2025

SUMMARY STATEMENT
The minutes of the July 24, 2025, Finance/Personnel meeting are attached to this staff
report for council review.

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ATTACHMENT A

Finance & Personnel Committee
Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Dani Gaumond, Robert Hicks, and Tim Schmitt (arrived approximately
6:05 p.m.)
Staff present: Finance Director David Hammond, City Administrator Shawn Smith, Community
Development Director Patricia Love
Councilmember Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Agenda Items Discussed
1. 2025 Second Quarter Financial Report
Hammond Briefed the committee on highlights of the first half of 2025, namely that
revenues are trending very closed to budget, and expenditures are trending a bit
below budget. Although economists are concerned about the risk of inflation and a
recession, it has not yet materialized.
2. New Business and Community Relations Coordinator position
Love briefed the council on this request to hire an additional staff member in City Hall
to support efforts to engage the business community and promote community
events. The committee is very supportive of the plan.
3. Change Position Title: Parks Project Manager to Parks Design and Development
Manager
Smith described the rationale for revising the title, namely to attract better
candidates when recruiting.
4. Love also provided an overview of the change to the city’s code to increase the business
license threshold to align with state policy.
Meeting adjourned at: 6:45 pm

10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 | 360-629-2181 | www.stanwoodwa.org

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CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

7c

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

CONTACT PERSON:

Jason Toner, Police Chief

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2025

SUMMARY STATEMENT
The minutes of the July 10, 2025, Public Safety Committee Meeting are attached to this
staff report for approval as presented.

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ATTAHCMENT A

Stanwood
Public Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes: 7/10/25
LOCATION: School Admin Bldg., 26920 Pioneer Hwy Stanwood WA
ATTENDANCE: City Council Members – Andreena Bergman, Darren Robb and Marcus Metz
Stanwood Police – Chief Jason Toner and North County Regional Fire- Chief Dave Kraski
CALLED TO ORDER: Meeting Called to Order at 6:04 p.m. and adjournment at 6:50 p.m.
DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Metz was elected chairperson for the Public Safety Committee.
Police Department Update
• Community Events & Overtime: Chief Toner reported that Stanwood PD is providing
staffing for numerous summer community events, primarily on overtime.
• National Night Out (NNO): Stanwood hosts the largest NNO in Washington State. This year,
the PD is partnering with the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank and the Stanwood-Camano
Business Alliance to run a “Load the Trailer” food drive. The drive will occur the week prior
to NNO, with results and raffle winners announced at the event.
• Community Academy Launch: Stanwood PD will launch its own Community Academy this
fall to educate the public on police operations and promote community engagement. The
academy runs Tuesdays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 18, 6–9 p.m. at Station 99.
• Public Records / Flock: Chief Toner addressed ongoing concerns regarding public records
related to Flock cameras and noted varying approaches by local agencies.
• July 4th Fireworks Patrol: The patrol was largely effective in limiting fireworks to the 4th
and before midnight. One incident of vandalism occurred—a mailbox was destroyed by
fireworks.
• Staffing: The department still has one vacant position, which will not be filled in 2025 due
to Sheriff’s Office staffing constraints.
• Crime Update: A commercial burglary occurred in the 72nd business area.
Fire Department Update
• Fireworks Safety: Chief Kraski reported no fireworks-related fires over the July 4th holiday.
• Warm Beach Access: The Marine Drive closure has isolated the Warm Beach fire station.
Mutual aid from neighboring agencies will assist as needed.
• Staffing & Response Times: Staffing is nearly full, and response times remain within goals.
• Illegal Burning: Concerns were raised about residents burning household garbage inside city
limits. Residents should call 911 to report violations.
• Levy Measure: A Levy Lid Lift will be on the August ballot.

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CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

7d

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Salary Commission Decision Letter and Meeting Minutes

CONTACT PERSON:

David Hammond, Finance Director

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Salary Commission Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025
B – Salary Commission Decision Letter

SUMMARY
Ordinance 1306 requires the Salary Commission to meet between May and July of each
year to determine whether to adjust councilmember and mayor salaries. A quorum of
the Salary Commission met on July 21, 2025 (Attachment A) and unanimously voted to
increase the mayor’s compensation from $2,450 to $2,600 per month, and to increase
councilmember compensation from $625 to $650 per month (Attachment B).

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ATTACHMENT A

Salary Commission
Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2025
The Salary Commission met on July 21, 2025, in person at City of Stanwood City Hall. The meeting
was called to order at 5:08 pm.
Commissioners in Attendance: Anna Oos, Karl Hedeen, Nick Hanson, Sarah Oldow, and Terrance
Everett
Staff Members in Attendance: David Hammond, Finance Director, and Lisa Sokolik, City Clerk
1. Salary Commission Roles and Responsibilities Overview
2. Elect Salary Commission Chairperson
Commissioner Terrance Everett was nominated and elected to Chair the 2025 commission
meeting.
3. Review Compensation of Council and Mayor Comparison Cities
Hammond described the responsibilities and time commitments for the Mayor and
Councilmembers.

The Commissioners reviewed the Mayor and Council salary comparison provided through the
Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The comparison information is from a 2025 survey
based on cities similar in organizational structure, i.e., mayor/council form of government with
a professional city administrator. The comparison cities range in size and assessed values from
smaller to larger than Stanwood, reflecting 2025 data. The 2025 salary was set in 2024 for the
Mayor at $2,450 and $625 for Councilmembers.
4. Discussion
Hammond explained that the City of Stanwood has a strong-mayor and a hybrid City
Administrator system. The mayor does not have a job description but has an array of leadership
responsibilities, while the City Administrator oversees the day-to-day administrative aspects of
those functions.

Hammond said the current mayor and council has taken on a heavy workload, not only with
multiple streets, parks, and building projects, but they also worked on a full re-write of the
Stanwood Municipal Code and the 10-year Comprehensive Plan Update.
Hammond discussed and answered questions about projected revenues and expenditures, and
the conservative and balanced budget, as well as the Capital Investment plans for Parks,
Facilities, Streets and utilities.
The Commissioners discussed the city’s growth and the level of activity the city administration
has accomplished and has in progress. They reviewed and discussed the comparison cities’ pay
schedules.
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Salary Commission
Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2025

5. Set Mayor and City Council Salary for 2026

A motion was made by Commissioner Everett and seconded by Commissioner Oldow to increase the
Mayor’s salary to a flat rate of $2,600 per month and to increase the Councilmembers’ Salaries to a
flat rate of $650 per month. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn: 5:55 pm

________________________________
Lisa Sokolik, City Clerk

10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 | 360-629-2181 | www.stanwoodwa.org

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ATTACHMENT B

City of Stanwood
10220 270th Street NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
(360) 629-2181

July 21, 2025
Subject:
Dear:

Filing of Salary Commission Decision
City Clerk Sokolik

The Salary Commission met on July 21, 2025, to determine the Councilmember and
Mayor salary schedule for 2026. After carefully considering Mayor and Councilmember
salaries in comparison cities, City Council budget priorities and fiscal performance, and the
dedication of our elected officials, the Commission unanimously voted to set compensation
at the following rate:
Mayor
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Councilmember Dani Gaumond
Councilmember Marcus Metz
Councilmember Darren Robb

Councilmember Robert Hicks
Councilmember Steve Shepro
Councilmember Andreena Bergman
Councilmember Tim Schmitt

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CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

8a

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Approval of Vendor Claims and Payroll Checks Paid

CONTACT PERSON:

Tim Niebruegge, Finance Manager

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A - Check Detail

SUMMARY STATEMENT
Approve issuance of Washington Federal Bank checks 39741 through 39775, and
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $319,187.06 and approve issuance of
Washington Federal payroll check and electronic fund transfers in the amount of
$74,047.45
RECOMMENDED MOTION
“I MOVE TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK CHECKS
39741 THROUGH 39775 AND ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $319,187.06. AND APPROVE ISSUANCE OF WASHINGTON FEDERAL
PAYROLL CHECK AND ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$74,047.45.”

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CHECK REGISTER

City Of Stanwood

07/16/2025 To: 08/05/2025
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08/05/2025
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12,057.79 2ND Quarter L&I: 04/01/2025 -

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07/18/2025

Payroll

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9,890.78 Pay Cycle(s)

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Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT

3869
3870
3871
3872
3873
3874
3875
3876

07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT

WA St Dept of Revenue **
Patricia A Adams
Emily S Baumbach
Amy L Bergemeier
Scott A Black
Addison M Chism
Hannah D Cole
Wendy R Corder Dowhower
Kevin M Davis
Stacey A Davis
Michael B Evans
David A Hammond
Trevor M Harrison
Kevin J Hushagen
Samuel E Lidgard
Patricia I Love
Audrey D Rotrock
Charlee N Rowland
Dennis J Schakel
Tansy L Schroeder
Gina N Seegert
David S Smith
Shawn A Smith
Lisa M Sokolik
Advanced Analytical Solutions,
LLC
Bonner Electrical Contracting LLC
Cascade Septic Pumping, LLC
Databar Inc.
Databar Inc.
Eurofins Environment Testing NW
Grainger
ICONIX Waterworks (US) Inc.
Lithtex NW Printing Solutions
Lithtex NW Printing Solutions
Lithtex NW Printing Solutions
Lithtex NW Printing Solutions
Maul Foster Alongi, Inc.
RH2 Engineering Inc
Snohomish County Public Def
Association
Lisa M Sokolik
Stanwood Auto Parts
Stanwood Auto Parts
Stanwood Auto Parts
Strategies 360 Inc
Transpo Group USA, Inc
US Bank - Credit Card
Vestis

Amount Memo
06/30/2025

04/01/2025-06/30/2025 - PFMLA;
Pay Cycle(s)
04/01/2025-06/30/2025 - LTC
2,048.88 2nd Quarter Unemployment:
04/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
22,138.60 June Excise Tax Payment
3,350.00 July 2025 Draw
1,800.00 July 2025 Draw
2,500.00 July 2025 Draw

2,500.00 July 2025 Draw
2,000.00 July 2025 Draw
1,100.00 July 2025 Draw
2,000.00 July 2025 Draw
1,000.00 July 2025 Draw
2,400.00 July 2025 Draw
3,000.00 July 2025 Draw
4,000.00 July 2025 Draw
2,000.00 July 2025 Draw
2,000.00 July 2025 Draw
1,800.00 July 2025 Draw
2,000.00 July 2025 Draw
1,500.00 July 2025 Draw
2,100.00 July 2025 Draw
1,500.00 July 2025 Draw
3,000.00 July 2025 Draw
2,000.00 July 2025 Draw
500.00 July 2025 Draw
4,500.00 July 2025 Draw
1,500.00 July 2025 Draw
503.99 001204
789.21 City of Stanwood
523.85 City of Stanwood
1,007.17 8952
414.14 8952
260.00 STA01
577.33 848089215
475.59 CITSTA
341.02 CIOST001L
119.14 CIOST001L
375.09 City of Stanwood
513.71 City of Stanwood
1,207.50 City of Stanwood
69,395.03 City of Stanwood
105.37 City of Stanwood
203.53 City of Stanwood
153.02 56100
110.70 56100
354.07 56100
2,000.00 City of Stanwood
7,177.50 City of Stanwood
13,624.22 4485594555641495
52.68 937963000
8.2

CHECK REGISTER

City Of Stanwood

07/16/2025 To: 08/05/2025
Trans Date

Type

Acct #

3877
3945
4044

07/23/2025
07/28/2025
08/01/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3

4048
4050
3851
3852

08/01/2025
08/05/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3

3853
3878

07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims

3879
3880
3881
3882
3883
3884

07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

3885
3886

Chk #

Claimant

EFT Vestis
EFT HSA Bank
EFT WA St Dept of Revenue **
EFT
EFT
39741
39742

Time:

12:58:38 Date:
Page:

08/05/2025
2

Amount Memo
52.68 937963000
7.50 July Fee
1,309.36 Leasehold Excise Tax (April-June
2025)

674.45 July 2025 Fees
2,283.76 July Fees
9,801.64 City of Stanwood
2,000.00 City of Stanwood

3
3

Heartland Payment Systems
Chase Paymentech
APSCO, LLC
Camano Island Chamber of
Commerce
39743 Cuz Concrete Products Inc
39744 H D Fowler Company, Inc

Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3
3
3

39745
39746
39747
39748
39749
39750

681.71 66; 66
14,639.81 City of Stanwood
89,873.30 City of Stanwood
75.96 1872464; 1872464
242.79 36274097; 36274097
18,524.04 200633634; 200128742;

07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims

3
3

39751 Pitney Bowes Inc- Purchase Power
39752 Platt Electric Supply, Inc

3887
3888
3889
3890
3891
3892

07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3
3
3

39753
39754
39755
39756
39757
39758

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Pye Barker Fire & Safety, LLC
Quality Controls Corporation
Republic Services #197
Ricoh USA, Inc-Maint
Ricoh USA, Inc.

1,703.25 STAN008
2,344.49 City of Stanwood
3,718.39 City of Stanwood
1,280.09 3-0197-0080305
132.83 4250811; 4250811
647.93 1316669-3800642;

3893
3894
3895
3896
3897

07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3
3

39759
39760
39761
39762
39763

Safeway
Skagit Farmers Supply
Sno Co District Court
Sno Co Information Services *
Stanwood Ace Hardware #14901

110.12 191483; 191483
1,941.99 135052; 135052; 135052; 135052
1,314.33 DCT34003; DCT34003
13,998.13 DIS1107
702.61 20013; 20013; 20013; 20013;

3898

07/23/2025

Claims

3

39764 Stanwood City Utility

3899
3900

07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims

3
3

39765 Andrew Sweeting
39766 The Sherwin Williams Co

3901
3902
3903
3904
3905

07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3
3
3

39767
39768
39769
39770
39771

Hamilton Lumber & Rentals
Hatch Fence Rentals LLC
KPG psomas
O'Reilly Auto Parts
ODP Business Solutions, LLC
PUD Of Snohomish County *

Utilities Underground Loc
Verizon Wireless
WA St Dept of Licensing *
Washington State Patrol *
Wave Broadband

1,339.67 STA293
4,289.98 197360 City of Stanwood; MAWH
197360

200142180; 200367373;
200240505; 201942398;
200103539; 202423729;
224533513
1,000.00 47950241 City of Stanwood
556.56 06262025WWME2;
06262025WWME2;
06262025WMME2;
06262025WWME2;
06262025WWME2;
06262025WWME2

1316669-3887627;
1316669-combined inv

20013; 20013; 20013; 20013;
20013; 20013; 20013; 20013;
20013; 20013
6,197.77 2416; 1675; 1674; 1587; 1573;
1473; 1348; 1332; 1241; 1328;
1271; 4724; 4252; 4916

700.00 City of Stanwood
5,108.92 7364-4 City of Stanwood; 7364-4
City of Stanwood; 7364-4 City of
Stanwood; 7364-4 City of
Stanwood; City of Stanwood
7364-4; 7364-4
145.80 STNWOD1
357.12 742373248-00001

549.00 City of Stanwood
132.00 0000015959
143.14 3201-0316547-01

8.3

CHECK REGISTER

City Of Stanwood

Time:

07/16/2025 To: 08/05/2025
Acct #

Chk #

Claimant

12:58:38 Date:
Page:

08/05/2025
3

Trans Date

Type

3906
3907
3908

07/23/2025
07/23/2025
07/23/2025

Claims
Claims
Claims

3
3
3

39772 Western Exterminator Company
39773 YMCA
39774 Ziply Fiber

262.96 683691; 683591
1,739.50 City of Stanwood
1,699.94 360-629-4907-072497-5;

3909

07/23/2025

Claims

3

39775 Zumar Industries, Inc

4,481.08 000683

001 General Fund
101 Street Fund
103 Street Construction Fund
104 Park And Trail Improvement Fund
115 Tourism And Marketing
401 Sewer Fund
403 Sewer Construction Fund
410 Drainage Fund
421 Water Fund
630 Agency Fund
* Transaction Has Mixed Revenue And Expense Accounts

Amount Memo

206-188-0411-053105-5

105,989.38
19,362.39
91,070.30
21,476.96
2,441.94
38,412.88
69,395.03
7,585.73
35,252.70
2,247.20

Claims:
393,234.51 Payroll:

319,187.06
74,047.45

CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the materials have been
furnished, the services rendered or the labor performed as described herein and that the claim is a just, due and
unpaid obligation against the City of Stanwood, and that I am authorized to authenticate and certify to said
claim.
( ) Finance Director ( ) Auditing Officer ________________________________
( ) Deputy Finance Director

8/5/2025
Date:___________

8.4

CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

8b

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

City Council Meeting Minutes – July 24, 2025

CONTACT PERSON:

Lisa Sokolik, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS:

A – City Council Meeting Minutes

SUMMARY STATEMENT
The City Council meeting minutes for July 24, 2025, are attached to this staff report for
Council’s approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
“I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JULY 24, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AS PRESENTED.”

8.5

ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF STANWOOD

Regular Meeting of the City Council
July 24, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Sid Roberts called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Bergman led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
City Clerk Lisa Sokolik called the roll with the following Councilmembers Present:
Dani Gaumond, Darren Robb, Robert Hicks, Steve Shepro, Andreena Bergman, and Tim
Schmitt. The meeting was quorate.
Motion by Councilmember Robb, second by Councilmember Gaumond, to excuse Councilmember
Marcus Metz. Motion carried unanimously.
Also present: City Administrator Shawn Smith, Community Development Director Patricia
Love, Finance Director David Hammond, City Engineer Alan Lytton, City Attorney Nikki
Thompson, Police Chief Jason Toner, Building Official Scott Black, and City Clerk Lisa
Sokolik. Utility Supervisor Leigh Danielson and Human Resources Manager Pat Adams
attended via Zoom.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Shepro, second by Councilmember Gaumond to approve the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentations - None
5. Public Comment
Name
Arne Wennerberg (Stanwood)

Topic
When will 268th Street between 72nd Ave and 64th Ave
be open? The road has been closed for over four
months, but the developer has already begun building.

6. Staff / Department Report
Second Quarter Finance Report
7. Council Committee Reports
Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes – July 7, 2025
8. Consent Agenda
a. Approve Vouchers and Payroll Checks
b. Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – June 26, 2025
Stanwood City Council Meeting
July 24, 2025
Page 1 of 3

8.6

c. Adopt Resolution 2025-02 Title Change: Parks Project Manager to Parks Design and
Development Manager
Motion by Councilmember Gaumond, second by Councilmember Hicks to approve consent agenda
items A. approval of vouchers and payroll checks, B. approve city council regular meeting minutes
for July 10, 2025, and C. adopt Resolution 2025-02 Title Change: Parks Project Manager to Parks
Design and Development Manager. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Unfinished Business
No unfinished business.
10. Public Hearing
No public hearing.
11. New Business
a. Adopt Resolution 2025-04 Adding Business and Community Relations Coordinator
Position
Community Development Director Patricia Love presented the need to split duties currently
managed by one staff member to avoid burnout and maintain focus on communications and
economic development.
Motion by Councilmember Robb, second by Councilmember Gaumond to approve the Business and
Community Relations Coordinator job description and authorize staff to proceed with the hiring
process. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Approve the First Reading of Ordinance 1548 SMC Title 5 Business Licenses and
Regulations
Director Love explained that the ordinance aligns with new state thresholds, raising the
annual revenue requirement for a city business license from $2,000 to $4,000 and adding a
CPI adjustment every four years. The city business license fee will remain the same; $50.
Motion by Councilmember Hicks, second by Councilmember Shepro to accept the first reading of
Ordinance 1548 as set forth in attachment “A”. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Public Closing Comments
None
13. Executive/Legislative Reports
a. Mayor’s Report
• Impressed with the Public Works Committee’s discussion on multimodal bike trail
vision.
Stanwood City Council Meeting
July 24, 2025
Page 2 of 3

8.7

• Thanked Council for approving the new Business and Community Relations
Coordinator position.
b. City Administrator Report
• Viking Way is officially open to traffic. A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for
Monday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m., with Congressman Rick Larsen and Snohomish
County Councilmember Nate Nehring, and representatives from PSRC, WSDOT,
Snohomish County, and PUD are expected to attend. Smith emphasized the
importance of strong attendance to show support. The City received three million
in federal funds and a one million low interest loan from the Snohomish County.
• Praised the hanging flower baskets in town, grown by local high school students,
noting they’ve “never looked better.”
• In response to Mr. Wenneberg’s public comment, Alan Lytton will talk to
developers about reopening 268th Street. The developer aims to keep the road
closed as long as possible, but the city will push for citizen interests and adherence
to agreements.
c. Councilmember’s Report/Questions
• Councilmember Robb couldn’t attend the second StanFest concert, but heard it
drew over 700 attendees; 200 more than the first concert, credit goes to Stanwood
Commerce Alliance’s efforts. Noticed how nice the City is looking with freshly
painted crosswalks and stop bars and all the hanging baskets.
• Councilmember Hicks reported on attending the Snohomish County Cities (SCC)
dinner, where Emergency Management Director Lucia Schmit briefed attendees
on standardizing disaster response playbooks across cities, and keynote Jake
Grant offered insights on international emergency response practices.
• Upcoming events: Stanwood Fair, National Night Out, and a suggestion to explore
the idea of having “splash days” run by the Fire Department on hot days.
14. Executive Session
No executive session scheduled.
15. Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, and hearing no objection to
adjournment, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.

CITY OF STANWOOD

ATTEST:

Sid Roberts, Mayor

Lisa Sokolik, City Clerk

Stanwood City Council Meeting
July 24, 2025
Page 3 of 3

8.8

CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM:

8c

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Storefront Improvement Program Applications

FROM:

Patricia Love, Community Development Director
Nicole Strachila, Communications and Marketing Specialist

Storefront Improvement Program
BACKGROUND
The City of Stanwood has a rich history, with many historic and unique buildings, housing
locally owned businesses in the downtown commercial retail area.
In 2023, City Council approved the Storefront Improvement Program. The Storefront
Improvement Program is intended to both preserve and enhance the character and charm
of downtown Stanwood, while also encouraging investment in downtown through physical
and visual improvements to storefront buildings. The Storefront Improvement Program
incentivizes businesses and property owners to make improvements to the appearance
of their buildings by offering up to $20,000 in matching grant funds for qualifying projects.
Storefront improvements that are eligible for reimbursement include, but are not limited
to: exterior paint, roofs and awnings, doors and windows, streetscapes and signage.
In 2023, the city received ten Storefront Improvement Program inquiries which resulted
in five applications being submitted and approved by City Council, totaling $52,971 in
project funds. In 2024, City Council approved three Storefront Improvement Program
applications totaling $78,396 in grant dollars spent from 2023-2024.
The city has entered the 2025-2026 budget cycle and has $50,000 in available
Storefront Improvement Program grant funding this year. One application has been
approved so far totaling $3,145.33 in allocated grant dollars. Below are two applications
for Council’s consideration.

8.9

ANALYSIS
Stanwood Hotel Saloon Storefront Improvement Program Application
Historical Narrative: Stanwood Hotel Saloon is in west-downtown Stanwood and is one
of the city’s oldest buildings. The original building was constructed after the 1892 fire that
destroyed most of the buildings in Stanwood at the time. Historically, the Stanwood Hotel
Saloon served as a gathering place for businessmen, loggers, millworkers, hunters and
the occasional tourist. To this day, the hotel still serves beer, food and hosts music.
In 2024, staff held a pre-application meeting with current owners, Marilyn and Leonard,
and are in support of their proposed improvements. Note, the quote and pricing provided
below is for the two street facing sides of the building, which are eligible for grant funding.
Applicant Information
Applicant:
Leonard Guthrie
Business or
Stanwood Hotel Saloon
Property Owner:
Business Address: 26926 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
Improvement
Signage, paint, doors, lighting
Types:
Project Description: • Repair siding, north and east sides (street facing sides)
• Paint building, north and east sides (street facing sides)
• Add signage to east side (entrance of building)
Estimated Total
$46,367.30
Requested Grant
Project Cost:
Amount:
Existing Conditions (Front of Building):

$20,000

8.10

Existing Conditions (Side of Building):

Proposed Improvements (rendering):

8.11

ANALYSIS
Curated Storefront Improvement Program Application
Curated, previously the location of Doilies to Doorknobs, is located on Mainstreet in eastStanwood and is operated by Jeff Spesock. City staff met with Jeff earlier this year. Jeff
is interested in replacing an aging, dated awning cover with new fabric to enhance the
overall curb appeal of the building. The actual awning structure will remain unchanged.
Below are the application details and proposed improvements:
Applicant Information
Applicant:
Jeff Spesock, owner of Curated
Business or
Garry and Judy Thompson
Property Owner:
Business Address:
8713 271st Street NW, Stanwood, WA
Improvement Types:
Project Description:
Estimated Total
Project Cost:
Existing Conditions:

New awning cover/fabric
Remove torn, faded awning covers on face of building and
replace fabric
$10,881
Requested Grant
$5,440.50
Amount:

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Proposed Improvements (rendering):
Note: The applicant anticipates the awning being a darker shade of red than what is
shown in the illustration. There is a concern that too dark of a red may blend into the
brick building. It is also worth noting that the mid-block crossing located in front of this
building will soon have red pavers going across the street.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend approving Storefront Improvement Program applications for both
Stanwood Hotel Saloon and Curated.
Fiscal Impact
If both applications are approved, $28,585.83 will be awarded resulting in $21,414.47
IN grant dollars remaining available for 2025.
CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS
1.
2.

Approve the two applications for the Storefront Improvement Program.
Approve select applications for the Storefront Improvement Program.

8.13

3.

Do not approve the two applications for the Storefront Improvement Program and
direct staff to continue review with applicants.

PROPOSED MOTION
“I MOVE TO APPROVE LEONARD GUTHRIE/STANWOOD HOTEL SALOON’S
APPLICATION FOR THE STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AWARD
$20,000 FOR A REIMBURSEABLE GRANT AWARD.”
AND
“I MOVE TO APPROVE JEFF SPESOCK/CURATED’S APPLICATION FOR THE
STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AWARD $5,440.50 FOR A
REIMBURSEABLE GRANT AWARD.”

8.14

CITY OF STANWOOD
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM NUMBER:

8d

DATE:

August 14, 2025

SUBJECT:

Stanwood Municipal Code Title 5 – Business Licenses and
Regulations

CONTACT PERSON:

Patricia Love, Community Development Director

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Ordinance 1548 Amending Title 5 – Business Licenses
and Regulations
B – Reference Materials

PURPOSE
The purpose of this agenda item is for Council review and acceptance of the second and
final reading of Ordinance 1548, amending Title – 5, Business Licenses and Regulations,
increasing the monetary threshold level required to obtain a business license in the City
of Stanwood.
SUMMARY
The Washington State Department of Licensing has increased the annual revenue
threshold for when a business is required to obtain both a state and local business
license—from $2,000 to $4,000 per year. Additionally, an annual inflation adjustment has
been implemented, capped at 5%, and tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers (CPI-U) in Western Washington. This adjustment allows the licensing
threshold to keep pace with inflation automatically, eliminating the need for cities to
amend their business license codes each time the threshold is updated.
BACKGROUND
In December 2023, the City updated Title 5—Business Licenses and Regulations—as
part of the Municipal Code Update Project. This revision updated the City's code with
current State Business License regulations. At the time, the State was still in the process
of analyzing a potential change to the revenue threshold that determines when a business
license is required.
That analysis has now been completed, and the State has issued a mandatory update for
all cities and counties that participate in the State’s Business Licensing Service (BLS).
Participating jurisdictions are required to implement the update by mid-October 2025 and

8.15

must provide BLS with a 75-day advance notice to ensure the necessary changes are
made in time.
ANALYSIS
During the 2023 update to the City’s business code, the City Council expressed interest
in raising the revenue threshold at which a business license is required within Stanwood.
At that time, staff informed the Council that the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
had convened a working group to explore several options, including a one-time threshold
increase, automatic inflation-based adjustments, and/or periodic updates based on
inflation trends.
That work has since concluded, and the State has published its findings. As a result, all
cities and counties that participate in the State’s Business Licensing Service (BLS) are
now required to update their municipal codes to reflect the new threshold standards.
City Attorney Nikki Thompson has prepared the attached code amendment to incorporate
the State-mandated changes. The updated monetary threshold for requiring a business
license in the City of Stanwood, is as follows:







Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum revenue threshold will increase to $4,000
annually.
The threshold will be adjusted every 48 months (four years) on January 1, based
on the cumulative increase in the Consumer Price Index for "West Urban, All Urban
Consumers" (CPI-U) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
The updated threshold will be calculated by multiplying the current amount by 1
plus the cumulative CPI increase over the four-year period (using each 12-month
period ending on June 30), then rounded to the nearest $100.
If any of the annual CPI increases during the 48-month period exceed 5%, the
adjustment for that year will be capped at 5%. If there is any decrease in CPI during
the period, a 0% change will be applied for that year.

Fiscal Impact

There is no direct financial impact associated with this action. Code amendments are
included in the Community Development Department’s regularly scheduled annual
work plan.
Fund(s):

Staff Time

Amount:

$

Budget Authorized

[ ] Yes [ ] No

Project Estimate:
Amendment Required

$

-

[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Monitor

8.16

RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City adopt the State-mandated updates to ensure
consistency with current state business licensing regulations and to maintain
eligibility in the State Business Licensing Service (BLS) program.
The BLS program offers a streamlined, one-stop solution that allows business
owners to apply for both their state and local business licenses in a single,
consolidated on-line process. This system simplifies the process for businesses to
obtain their licenses without the need to navigate multiple agencies or complete
redundant applications. It provides a convenient and efficient renewal process.
Partnering with BLS significantly reduces the administrative burden on City staff.
The BLS system handles the intake, processing, and renewal of business licenses,
allowing the City to focus on zoning compliance rather than paperwork and data
entry.
Committee/Board Recommendation:
This item has not been routed through the City’s standard Committee review
process due to its nature as a State-mandated requirement. As the update stems
directly from the Washington State Department of Revenue and is required for
continued participation in the State’s Business Licensing Service (BLS) program,
it does not involve policy discretion or local modification that would typically warrant
committee-level discussion.
CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. Accept the second and final reading of Ordinance 1548 and proceed with the second
reading.
2. Do not approve Ordinance 1548 and reconsider the City’s business license process.
PROPOSED MOTION
“I MOVE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 1548 AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT “A”.”

8.17

ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF STANWOOD
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 1548
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STANWOOD, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
STANWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.02.040, BUSINESS LICENSE –
WHEN REQUIRED – PENALTY FOR VIOLATION AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City requires business licenses for entities conducting business
within the City of Stanwood; and
WHEREAS, the current Stanwood Municipal Code exempts businesses that are
located outside of the City limits from general licensing requirements if their gross sales,
income, or product value sold in the City is less than $2,000; and
WHEREAS, the State is increasing the threshold exemption amount to $4000, with
automatic CPI adjustments in future years; and
WHEREAS, Stanwood is required to update its Code to reflect the updated
threshold exemption amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANWOOD,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment. Stanwood Municipal Code, Section 5.02.040, Business License
– When Required – Penalty for Violation, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Exemption for Businesses Located Outside the City.
(a) Any person or business whose annual value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or
gross income of the business in the city is equal to or less than $2,000 and who does not
maintain a place of business within the city is exempt from the general business license
requirements in this chapter.
Beginning January 1, 2026, the threshold amount is $4000. The threshold amount will be
adjusted every forty-eight months on January 1, by an amount equal to the increase in
the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) for “West Urban, All Urban Consumers” (CPI-U) for
each 12-month period ending on June 30 as published by the United States Department
of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics or successor agency. To calculate this adjustment,
the current rate will be multiplied by one plus the cumulative four-year (forty-eight month)
CPI increase using each 12-month period ending on June 30 of each prior year, and
rounded to the nearest $100. However, if any of the annual CPI increases are more than
five (5) percent, a five (5) percent increase will be used in computing the annual basis
and if any of the annual CPI decreased during the forty-eight-month period, a zero (0)
percent increase will be used in computing the annual basis

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(b) Such a business is not exempt from the regulatory special permits requirements of
this title.
Section 2. Severability - Construction. If a section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason
by any court of competent jurisdiction; such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If the provisions of this ordinance are found to be
inconsistent with other provisions of the Stanwood Municipal Code, the provisions of this
ordinance shall control.
Section 3. Authority to Make Necessary Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers
of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance
including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener’s clerical errors, references,
ordinance numbers, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after its passage
and publication as required by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this ____ day of ______________, 2025.

CITY OF STANWOOD:
________________________________
Sid Roberts, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Lisa Sokolik, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
________________________________
Nikki Thompson, City Attorney

Date of Publication:
Effective Date:

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ATTACHMENT B

2026 City Business License Model Threshold update
Effective January 1, 2026

What are the main changes to the model
threshold?
The main change in the update would make a onetime increase to a higher threshold to $4000 for outof-city businesses from the current $2,000 threshold,
effective January 1, 2026.
Other changes include:
Every four years thereafter, the threshold would
have an automatic periodic increase based on
cumulative inflation.
• The rates of inflation would be calculated using
the Consumer Price Index-U (CPI-U) Western for
June of each year compared to the previous year
for the previous four years.
• The rate of inflation would be calculated as zero
in any year in which inflation was negative and
capped at 5% per year or 20% over four years if
inflation exceeded those amounts.
• To make the threshold easier to administer, the
cumulative inflation amount would be rounded to
the nearest $100.
•

Could my city still require a no fee registration
for out-of-city businesses below the threshold?
Cities retain the local option of requiring a no-fee
registration for out-of-city businesses below the
threshold.
Was the definition of “engaging in business”
changed?
No, the definition of engaging in business has not
changed since the 2018 model was adopted.
What are the deadlines for all cities with
business licenses to adopt the 2026 model
threshold?
Cities with a business license must adopt the model
by January 1, 2026.
However, cities that currently partner with the state’s
Business Licensing Service (BLS) for business
licensing administration must adopt it by mid-October
2025, because they must provide BLS 75-day
notice of any changes to their business licenses,
including this mandatory change.

What if my city has a higher threshold?
Cities can choose to enact a higher threshold. The
$4,000 city threshold for out-of-city businesses is the
minimum level that every city must enact.
What if my city wants to have a threshold that
applies to in-city businesses in addition to the
out-of-city business threshold?
The $4,000 threshold level for out-of-city businesses
is a mandatory minimum threshold that every city
business license city must adopt, but the law does
not impact the city’s authority to have exemptions or
other thresholds.
Cities can continue to require a license for
businesses located in the city without regard to the
threshold (unless the city chose to exempt these
businesses).
Cities can also choose to enact a separate threshold
exemption that applies to in-city businesses.
Who should my city notify when the model is
adopted?
BLS partner cities: Send a completed Change
Request Form to BLS notifying them of the update
All other cities: Email Sheila Gall, AWC
([email protected]) so we can track updates.
How will businesses find out about the changes?
Consider providing information on changes to your
business license by adding information to your
license renewal letter, sending a letter to your
potentially impacted businesses, updating
information on your city’s website or presenting to
your local chamber.
Background on the 2018 model threshold
In the 2017 session, EHB 2005 (RCW 35.90) passed
requiring three actions by cities with business
licenses and local B&O taxes. The law required cities
to make changes to business licensing, including
requiring cities with business licenses to establish a
workgroup to create a model business license
threshold by July 2018 for adoption by all business
license cities by January 1, 2019.

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2018 model ordinance for local business licenses
– minimum threshold
The 2018 model included a mandatory definition of
“engaging in business” and a $2000 minimum
threshold (or occasional sale) exemption to establish
when out-of-town or transient businesses are
required to be licensed. All business license cities
adopted the model by January 1, 2019 (RCW
35.90.080).
Contact
Sheila Gall
General Counsel
[email protected]
wacities.org

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