Friday Harbor Town Council January 15, 2026

During public comment a representative of the Friends of the San Juan Island supported the Port of Friday Harbor’s Solar Canopies Project. A resident spoke endorsing a letter regarding the Finnegan Way Development.

Town Clerk presented committee vacancies needing Town Council representatives.  Council member Dyer will serve on the Arts Commission and Council. Member Geffen will serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

The interim executive director of the Home Trust and the project manager gave an update on the Argyle Housing Project.  The Home Trust did not get state funding in last funding round but has funds from their capital campaign to move forward on the project. They will reapply for state funding in June. The Home Trust has held several public meetings and will hold more in the future.  They invited council members to attend a Home Trust meeting on February 12 and will return to the Town Council on March 19 with updated plans.

Town Finance Director provided an overview of a proposed new water meter customer portal.

After public hearings on the Port of Friday Harbor Shoreline Substantial Development for Float and Piling Replacement and on the Port of Friday Harbor Shoreline Substantial Development Solar Canopies with no public comments submitted, the council directed staff to prepare resolutions for two Shoreline Substantial Development Permits.

The town manager reported on the landfill soil and groundwater monitoring.  She will be in Olympia meeting with legislators during the week of January 21 for City Action Days. 

During public comment a resident asked what the cost to the water customers would be for the proposed water portal.  The resident was informed they could ask the Finance Director outside of the Council meeting. 

Recording of Town Council meetings can be viewed from this site.  https://www.fridayharbor.org/2202/Agenda-Meetings-and-Video

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