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City Council MTG 111025

East Bethel City CouncilTuesday, November 11, 2025
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Public hearing for delinquent utility charges

Storm water pollution prevention program annual meeting

Public forum regarding short-term rentals

Consent agenda items

Cliffs Anderson Acres PUD final plan, final plat, and development agreement

Acquisition of 1347 Sims Road Northeast

Federal government shutdown relief for residents

Donation request for NACE food shelf

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Votes (6)

Adopt tonight's agenda and pull item C under the city administrator

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Approve resolution 2025-59, final certification of delinquent charges

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Table the minutes to add verbatim text to council report

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Approve resolution 2025-63 (Cliff Anderson Acres final plat)

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Forgive late fees for federal employees during shutdown

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Donate $1,000 to NACE food shelf

FailedNot specified

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Notable Quotes (3)

The home is being marketed and used as a commercial event center, weddings, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, reunions, golf outings.

— John Gowski
Short-term rentalsReporting on the usage of a neighboring property.

I don't know that these prices would reflect that delay. But it's probably established based on the initial estimates.

— Matt
Delinquent utility chargesExplaining utility cost structures in developments.

I will actually on the prior motion, I will need to double check whether the city has the authority to forgive utility payments.

— Matt
Government shutdown reliefClarifying legal limitations on city action.

People (3)

MattCity Administrator

Provides administrative guidance, explains utility billing, and facilitates council discussions.

John GowskiResident

Raised concerns regarding short-term rentals and event center activities in residential neighborhoods.

1 quote

“The amount of people and activity that can congregate each week has made us feel unsafe and it's uncomfortable.”

Describing the impact of a neighbor operating as a commercial event center.

Grace GerardCity Planner

Resigning city planner who presented the Cliffs Anderson Acres project; thanked by the Mayor.

Places Mentioned

Whispering AspenWiking PreserveCrim Beach19534 West Triarch Circle NortheastCliffs Anderson AcresGordy Mickelson wildlife management area1347 Sims Road Northeast

Events & Meetings (3)

  • November 10th, 2025 Council Meeting
  • October 28th Planning Commission meeting
  • Booster day meeting, Wednesday 6:30 at Chambers

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

2025-59

Final certification of delinquent utility charges for collection with 2026 property taxes.

2025-62

Approving the planned unit development for Cliff Anderson Acres.

2025-63

Approving the final plat and development agreement for Cliff Anderson Acres.

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