City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Des Moines, WA
- Meeting Date
- May 21, 2026
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
24 items on the agenda.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
National Public Works Week Proclamation - 5 Minutes
Motion: "I move to approve the proclamation recognizing the week of May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week."
CORRESPONDENCE NOT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED BY COUNCIL
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORT
Presentation by Nelson\ Nygaard on the Findings from the Ferry Pilot Evaluation and Alternatives - 40 Minutes
Website Update - 30 Minutes
Update on SB6002 Implementation - 10 Minutes
Recology Annual Update - 30 Minutes
Approval of Vouchers
Motion: "I move to approve the payment vouchers through May 6th in the attached list and further described as follows:" | EFT Vendor Payments | #13583 - #13639 | $1,459,672.46 | | --- | --- | --- | | Wires | #13583 - #13639 | $631,678.39 | Total Checks and Wires for A/P: $2,091,350.85
Approval of Minutes
Motion: "I move to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2026, City Council meeting."
Des Moines Farmer's Market 2026-2028 Agreement
Motion: "I move to authorize the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to conduct the Farmers Market at the Des Moines Marina during the 2026, 2027, and 2028 market seasons, including the Holiday Market, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement substantially in the form as attached."
Resolution Acknowledging Completion of the 2024 Periodic Update
Motion: "I move to pass Draft Resolution No. 26-044, Acknowledging the City of Des Moines' Completion of the 2024 Periodic Update Requirements Under the Washington State Growth Management Act."
North Hill Elementary Walkway Improvements Project Condemnation
Motion: "I move to pass Draft Ordinance No. 26-045 to a second reading to consider directing the City Attorney to prosecute the eminent domain action in King County Superior Court in a manner provided by law to condemn, take, damage and appropriate real property."
Residential Conversions Ordinance - 1st Reading - 20 Minutes
Motion: "I move to pass Draft Ordinance No. 26-035 to a second reading on June 11, 2026."
Resolution No. 26-050, City of Des Moines Opportunity Zone Application - 5 Minutes
Motion: "I move to pass Draft Resolution No. 26-050, expressing support for the city's Opportunity Zone application to the Washington State Department of Commerce and authorizing the Community Development Director to submit the application."
New Agenda Items for Consideration - 10 Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS (4 minutes per Councilmember) - 30 minutes
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
NEXT MEETING DATE
June 04, 2026 Committee of the Whole and Study Session