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City Council
Regular Meeting
November 3, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Backus acknowledged the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe as
the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Bailey Nelson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes, Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin,
Lisa Stirgus, Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout -Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Chief of Police
Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community
Development Jason Krum, Deputy City Attorney Paul Byrne, Director of Parks, Arts,
and Recreation Julie Krueger, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, Mayor's proclamations, or presentations.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6995 (Krum)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance relating to the
adoption of a 6-month moratorium extension for Energy Storage System
facilities proposed to be located in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Virginia Haugen provided comments.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.
B. Public Hearing for Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Franchise Agreement
No. FRN25-0004 (Gaub)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Franchise Agreement
No. FRN25-0004 for Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for a Sanitary
Sewer Franchise
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Virginia Haugen provided comments.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
C. Public Hearing for Hyperfiber of Washington, LLC dba Ripple Fiber Franchise
Agreement No. FRN25-0005 (Gaub)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of Franchise Agreement
No. FRN25-0005 for Hyperfiber of Washington, LLC dba Ripple Fiber for a
Wireline Telecommunications Franchise
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Mitzi McMahan and Virginia Haugen provided comments.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Written Comments:
The City Clerk's Office received written comments from Darwin Sorensen, which were
provided to the Mayor and Council prior to the meeting.
In -Person Comments:
Linda Redmond, Gene Bremner, Tina Simmons, and Virginia Haugen provided
comments.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the October 6, 2025, and October 20, 2025, City Council
Meetings
B. Minutes from the October 13, 2025, and October 27, 2025, Study Session
Meetings
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated October 22, 2025, which includes voucher numbers
481606 through voucher 481771, in the amount of $4,299.591.61, nine
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $1,737.12 and two wire transfers in
the amount of $599,505.51
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539742 through 539747 in the amount of $694,775.60,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,752,989.77, for a grand
total of $3,447,765.37 for the period covering October 16, 2025, to October 29,
2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6995 (Krum)
An Ordinance continuing the moratorium enacted on May 10, 2025, pursuant
to Ordinance No. 6978 and as amended by Ordinance No. 6995 on the
acceptance, processing, and/or approval of applications for building and land
use development for Energy Storage System facilities (ESS) proposed to be
located in any zone within the City of Auburn
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember C. Talyor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6995.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5869 (Krueger)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or Designee, to execute an agreement
between the City of Auburn and Department of Social and Health Services for
Respite Care Payments
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5869.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Councilmembers provided reports on the events that they attended.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on the events she attended.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED this 17th day of November 2025.
NANCY RCK S, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk