Lynden City Council
The Lynden City Council convened for its regular March 16, 2026 meeting with a focused agenda addressing regulatory updates, park funding policies, and significant budget amendments. The most substantial item before council was a $1.18 million budget amendment for parks projects, representing a major capital investment in city recreational facilities. The council considered an ordinance correcting technical issues with e-scooter and motorized device regulations, following feedback from the Administrative Office of Courts regarding citation procedures. A resolution updating the city's parks acquisition and maintenance funding framework replaced outdated 2003 guidance while maintaining the same funding commitment but providing greater administrative flexibility. The proposed budget amendment encompasses six parks projects ranging from maintenance facility completion to new restroom construction and spray park installation. The amendment would authorize expenditures not included in the originally adopted 2026 budget, drawing from parks impact fees, REET funds, and capital reserves.
**ORD-26-1731 - E-Scooter and Wheeled Device Regulation (Consent Agenda)** - Staff recommendation: Approve ordinance repealing ORD-26-1727 and amending LMC 10.18 - Purpose: Address technical clarifications required by Administrative Office of Courts for citation procedures - Fiscal impact: No direct fiscal impact **RES-26-1144 - Parks Funding Policy Update (Consent Agenda)** - Staff recommendation: Approve resolution repealing RES-680 and establishing updated parks funding framework - Maintains 25% of total REET receipts for parks programs (equivalent to previous 50% of REET I) - Provides flexibility to use either REET I or REET II funds - Fiscal impact: No immediate impact, maintains existing funding commitment **ORD-26…
**Immediate Actions Required:** - If approved, budget amendment takes effect five days after passage and publication - Parks projects can proceed upon budget amendment approval - Berthusen agricultural lease becomes effective April 1, 2026 - Mouw Ditch early action project 30% design phase can commence with cost reimbursement agreement execution **2027 Budget Process Timeline:** - …