Council approved supplemental professional‑services agreements with HDR Engineering for intersection improvements at Highway 100/E. 5th and High Street/Highway 100, including curb work, sidewalks and additional design scope; council also amended the 2027 budget for the work.

The council approved ordinances to accept Motorola Solutions proposals to upgrade three dispatch consoles and to purchase Motorola APX portable and mobile radios for police, fire and emergency management; staff said current consoles are nearing end of life.

The Washington City Council voted to move $800,000 from a 0.5¢ capital‑improvement sales tax allocation into the water fund to cover a shortfall on the Southpointe water storage tank, after staff described doubled construction costs and use of county ARPA funds.

The Washington City Council adopted an ordinance amending section 400.265 to remove certain off‑street parking requirements for new development in the downtown C‑3 district after a staff presentation showing existing parking supply and utilization.

At its July 20 meeting the Washington City Council adopted a rezoning for Beaker Road, approved two downtown backlit sign special-use permits, amended retail parking rules, authorized a CMAQ-related traffic study and awarded the 2026 street overlay contract. Several ordinances and contracts passed on second reading or by motion.

Council approves tax levy rates for city and library amidst public hearing.

City council sets tax rate meeting for August and welcomes planner Aaron Beckman.

City Council passes ordinance for sewer repairs and approves Taco Bell lot subdivision.

Council grants special use permit for long term rental and rezones properties on Second Street.

Mayor Hagedorn presents resolution recognizing Steve Richardson's contributions to Washington's community.

Council approves fee hike to address increased variance requests and associated costs.

City Council authorizes street closure for ice cream social and new school resource officer agreement.

Council members discuss urgent measures to prevent riverbank sloughing and fallen trees.