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City Council MTG 090825

East Bethel City CouncilWednesday, September 10, 2025
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2026 preliminary budget and levy

Consent agenda items

City planner probationary period extension

Fire department peer support program subscription

Variance request for accessory structure at 22206 Durant Street NE

Rezoning and PUD preliminary plan for Cliffs Anderson Acres

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Votes (4)

Adopt tonight's agenda

PassUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve resolution 2025-48 (final levy and budget date)

PassI/I

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Extend city planner probationary period by three months

PassI/I

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve fire department peer support service

PassI/I

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Notable Quotes (2)

This is a mental health avenue for them to go down to talk to somebody else that can answer the call when they have a problem.

— Chief
Fire Department Peer SupportExplaining the Sento peer support app.

The 2026 general fund expenditure budget is projected to increase by 7% or $479,400.

— Mike
City BudgetOpening the 2026 preliminary budget presentation.

People (5)

MikeCity Staff

Presented the 2026 budget and provided oversight on city planner probation.

1 quote

“The budget stayed the same from when we discuss discussed it back in July.”

Confirming budget stability during the council meeting.

GraceCity Planner

Subject of a probationary period extension; presented variance requests.

SuzanneStaff

Recommended successful completion of the city planner's probation.

ChiefFire Chief

Presented the Sento peer support program for the fire department.

1 quote

“This gives our members the chance to talk with people who are going to listen to them and provide support in emotional need times.”

Describing the benefit of the Sento mental health app.

Councilman UrkelCouncil Member

Advocated for extending the city planner's probation to ensure independent work.

Places Mentioned

22206 Durant Street NortheastGordy Mickelson Wildlife Management AreaLynwood TownshipCounty Road 74 (217th Avenue)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • September 8, 2025 Council Meeting
  • July 14, 2025 Budget Presentation
  • August 26, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (5)

2025-48

Set final levy and budget date

2025-49

Set preliminary levy and budget

2025-50

Set preliminary EDA levy and budget

2025-51

Set preliminary HR levy and budget

2025-52

Approve variances for accessory structures at 22206 Durant St NE

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