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Regular City Council Meeting July 14, 2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Mountain View Community Center Presents Annual Update, Highlights Partnership with City of Edgewood
Angelina Konig, Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Center, presented an update on the center's activities and partnerships with the City of Edgewood. She highlighted programs for youth, families, and seniors, including the Summer Power Pack program, Summer Camp, Seeds of Change community dinners, movie nights, exercise classes, and senior social groups. Konig also detailed the center's role as a heating and cooling site during extreme weather, noting an adjustment to a lower temperature threshold (80 degrees Fahrenheit) for its cooling center services. The center is also collaborating with Tacoma Community Services for supplies for those affected by hot weather. Konig expressed gratitude for the city's partnership and a desire for its continuation.
Fireworks Company Representative Praises 250th Anniversary Event, Suggests Future Traditions
Damon Cromar, representing Firefly Fireworks and Cascade Display, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of Edgewood's 250th-anniversary celebration at the community park on July 3rd. He reported overwhelmingly positive feedback from the event and noted that citizens are eager for such events to become a new tradition. Cromar requested that the city consider resident feedback and appropriately explore similar community events in the future, offering his company's assistance.
Mayor Reports on Community Events, Governance Training, and Rule Interpretation
Mayor Olsen provided a report on his recent activities and addressed two specific requests from council members. He is still working on arranging Robert's Rules of Order training. He attended the Association of Washington Cities State Conference, the Fife-Milton-Edgewood Mayors lunch, and the Mountain View Community Center Council of Advisors meeting. Mayor Olsen also presented a debrief on the America's 250th celebration, providing attendance estimates (1,500-2,000 people, 600 cars), detailing successful elements (car show, free s'mores/cotton candy, fireworks, cover band), noting challenges (only two food trucks out of four signed up), and reporting a positive budget outcome with $5,000 remaining from the allotted $14,000 plus $11,000 in sponsors, with expenses around $20,000. He also discussed the advantage of July 3rd falling on a Friday for parking and the potential implications for next year when July 4th is on a Sunday. Lastly, he informed the council that he had directed City Attorney Maile Barber to review council rules of procedure concerning a potential bylaws violation, and Barber's analysis concluded no violation occurred regarding the interview process for vacant boards and commissions.
Council Clarifies Funding for Climate Project and 48th Street Project
During the discussion of the consent agenda, Council Member Southern inquired about a $20,000 payment listed for 'measurement SPC for climate sub-element project.' Assistant City Administrator Jeremy explained that this expense is entirely covered by a grant and does not impact the Edgewood budget. Council Member Keith also inquired about 'miles resources' totaling $420,000, which Jeremy believes is related to the 48th Street construction project.
Council to Review Mountain View Community Center Contract, Explore Park Uses, and Discuss Trail Design
Council Member Keith motioned to consider the Mountain View Community Center contract for a one-year extension at the next study session, with a vote to follow. Council Member Southard seconded the motion, agreeing that the center is worthy of discussion. The motion passed, scheduling the contract review for a future meeting. Deputy Mayor Creely raised a previous discussion about potential uses for the upper level of the Edgewood Community Park, suggesting it, along with the entire park, could be explored for uses like a farmers market. Mayor Olsen agreed that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) should evaluate possible uses for the upper east side of the park. Council Member Southard inquired about the Interurban Trail, with staff confirming the design is proceeding and 90% completion is scheduled in three weeks. Council Member Ramirez thanked Jeremy and Josh for the previous night's Planning Commission meeting, noting it had the highest attendance he had seen and highlighting the value of citizen input. Mayor Olsen reminded council members about the Summer Fest sign-up sheet. Deputy Mayor Creely asked about the tentative date for the windmill move, with staff estimating the end of August, pending a 21-day cure for the slab and the bidding process for the move.
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