Friday Harbor Town Council Regular Meeting July 16, 2026

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Friday Harbor Town Council, July 16, 2026

The Mayor announced that Taylor Clark was hired by the Streets and Parks Department.

The Council approved a resolution to make improvements to the town’s public parking lot on Spring Street.

The Council approved a resolution renewing a longstanding inter-local agreement between the Town and San Juan County Public Works department.  This allows each entity to do projects for the other at cost plus a 10% administrative fee.

Council discussed the Community Development Director’s response to concerns expressed in an email from a resident regarding the Finnegan Ridge development.

The Community Development Director received a request from San Juan County Community Home Trust to amend the development agreement on the Argyle Project.  The request is to allow some of the units to be sold under the land trust model as opposed to rentals as stated in the development agreement.  This will be a future agenda item.

The Town Administrator thanked Justin Nibbler and crew for all their work setting up and cleaning up the 4th of July parade.

Council member Starr requested an agenda item for the town to explore use of Solar Power.  Town staff will invite a representative from OPALCO to a future meeting.

Council member Geffen requested time on a future agenda to explore the idea of having an official town flag.    

Recording of Town Council meetings can be viewed from this site.  Town Council | Friday Harbor, WA

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