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Town says $17 million earmarked for structured parking as design phase begins

Town staff told the board $17 million is available for the structured parking element of Town Square, with about $2 million for design; final construction costs will depend on bids and may change the current 504‑space sizing.

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Town Square moves from planning to construction as hotel permit nears approval

Town staff gave a comprehensive update on Town Square, saying hotel foundation permits are expected in the next week or two and that the project is shifting from planning into construction with sequencing for utilities, public engagement, and staging.

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Town to relocate historic buildings and raise structures for proposed riverfront amphitheater

Staff said several historic buildings will be lifted and relocated to create an amphitheater and to remove structures from the flood plain; consultants are finishing construction drawings and the town has grant funding to support moves and repairs.

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Team links to PACE and IREC grant work; plans EV-readiness workshop and local ordinance review

Members said a statewide grant supporting PACE and IREC will help bring EV-readiness resources to municipalities; the team flagged an Oct. 16 workshop in New Haven and discussed adapting New Haven zoning language for local charger-readiness requirements.

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Council authorizes agreement with MDOT on $26 million 28th Street reconstruction; cityshare roughly $48,000

Council authorized the city manager and clerk to sign an agreement with MDOT for the 28th Street reconstruction project, about $26 million overall; staff said the city's estimated share is just over $48,000 and the work will include a pump station replacement intended to reduce recurring flooding.

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Greendale Board backs resolution calling for more sustainable public‑health funding

The Village Board adopted a resolution joining a statewide effort to advocate for more stable public‑health funding; presenters noted Wisconsin spends about $69 per capita on public health versus a U.S. average of $124.

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Finance staff outlines FY27 pressures and tax-rate scenarios; council asked for direction before Aug. 18 draft

Finance staff presented FY27 pressures (wage and benefit increases, software and capital needs), supplementals (ERP $726k; CityWorks $767k) and tax-rate scenarios — current 0.659663, no-new-revenue 0.683976, current+debt 0.692802, and voter-approval cap ~0.764867 — projecting a FY27 general-fund balance near 17% at the current rate and asking council for guidance on the tax-rate target.

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Waterfront Park staff outline safety model, event numbers and free-speech zones amid performer concerns

Seattle Center staff briefed the committee on Waterfront Park operations: a three-pillar model (maintenance, programming, public safety), event attendance during recent matches, a four-tier safety response and six designated free-speech locations; performers at public comment said the system "is broken."

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Committee recommends modification of Swedish Health Services' alley-vacation conditions to allow earlier delivery of public benefits

The committee voted 3–0 to recommend modifying conditions on a previously approved alley vacation tied to Swedish Health Services' First Hill master plan, preserving the public-benefit package while allowing flexibility on timing (clerk file 314550; earlier files 314304, 314477).

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Committee criticizes city communications after July 26 Seattle Center shooting; praises first responders

Chair Rob Sacca opened the Aug. 6 committee meeting by calling attention to the July 26 Seattle Center shooting, praising first responders and vendors while faulting emergency communications and asking for a fuller explanation of the chief's resignation.

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Council splits over whether to raise taxes or cut services as FY27 gap looms

Council members voiced differing approaches to a projected FY27 shortfall: some urged keeping the current adopted tax rate and finding internal cuts or fee increases, while others favored a limited tax-rate increase (current adopted plus bond debt) to protect services and the fund balance; no vote was taken and staff asked for directional guidance ahead of Aug. 18.

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Planning commission recommends fossil‑fuel generating facilities ordinance to supervisors after public questions on setbacks, noise and water

After public comment and technical discussion about noise, setbacks and water discharge, the planning commission voted to forward a proposed fossil‑fuel electric generating facilities ordinance — largely mirroring data‑center rules — to the board of supervisors with conditions on acreage and facility size.