Council approves e‑motorcycle rules, budget amendment, gas‑hedge authorization and a settlement agreement

The Eden Plus City Council recorded several formal actions at its July 13 meeting, including ordinance adoptions, a budget amendment, a gas‑hedging authorization and approval of a settlement agreement.

Ordinance 2839 — Electric motorcycles: City staff presented a second reading of Ordinance 2839 to adopt a new Enumclaw city‑code chapter on electric motorcycles. Committee members had no objection beyond a request to publicize training; the council moved and adopted the ordinance on second reading by voice vote.

Ordinance 2841 — 2026 budget amendment: Finance Director Kristen Reed summarized changes between the first and second readings. Among the adjustments, she said the amendment adds $35,000 to purchase two digital reader boards to be paid from the street fund; she also said the amendment brings Fund 35 (Facilities Fund) below the city’s reserve policy. Committee recommended approval and the council adopted the ordinance on second reading.

Gas‑hedging authorization: Public Works brought a motion to authorize hedging 25% of expected gas use for summer 2030 at $3.10 per decatherm (or better) and 25% for winter 2030–31 at $5.65 per decatherm (or better), and to extend agreements with the city’s carrier as needed. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Resolution 1883 — Settlement agreement: City Attorney Joanna reported that developer QMC (Cortera) and neighbor David Grampa had reached a settlement in an appeal of mixed‑use permits; she said the agreement contains no monetary obligations for the city and recommended council authorize the mayor to execute the settlement. The council convened an executive session under RCW 42.31.110 and returned to approve Resolution 1883 and authorize the mayor to sign.

Other routine actions: The council approved the consent agenda and minutes, and adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Meeting votes: The meeting record shows voice votes with council members responding "aye" to adopt the listed items; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.