# REAL BRIEFINGS SUMMARY **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** **Date:** August 11, 2025 **Duration:** 1h 7m **Location:** Council Chambers, City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham **Meeting Type:** Regular City Council Meeting **Chair:** Council President Hollie Huthman **Attendance:** - **Present (6):** Hollie Huthman (President), Hannah Stone, Daniel Hammill, Edwin "Skip" Williams, Michael Lilliquist, Jace Cotton - **Excused (1):** Lisa Anderson - **Staff/Officials:** Mayor Kimberley Lund, Blake Lyon (Planning Director), Joel Pfundt (Public Works Director), Nicole Oliver (Parks & Recreation Director) **Meeting Features:** - Spanish interpretation available - Hybrid format (in-person and remote) - Live streaming on YouTube and BTV - Executive session conducted **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** **Main Categories:** 1. **Environmental & Conservation** - Landmark tree ordinance extension - North Beaver Preserve timber thinning - Lake Whatcom watershed property acquisitions 2. **Development & Planning** - Barkley Urban Village comprehensive plan amendments - Countywide planning policies updates - State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) planned action 3. **Infrastructure & Public Works** - Boulevard Park shoreline enhancement - Pollution prevention assistance program - Lake Padden Golf Course rate increase 4. **Community Services** - Mayor's One City Initiative - Whatcom Working Waterfront Foundation presentation - Tiny homes village opening **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** — **[BEL-CON-2025-08-11]** **Public Hearing Results:** - **Landmark Tree Ordinance Extension** - Approved 6-0 - Extends interim development regulations for six months - Provides staff time to address state-mandated comprehensi…