Agenda items (9)

Procedural (4)

1ProceduralRoll Call

The meeting will begin with a roll call to record which council members are present.

2ProceduralApproval of meeting minutes.

Council members will review and vote to approve the official written record from the previous meeting.

8ProceduralPublic Comment Period During this time, citizens may take up to three (3) minutes to address the members about any topic not on the agenda.

Residents will have an opportunity to speak directly to council members for up to three minutes each about any topic they choose, whether or not it's on the agenda.

9ProceduralFor the Good of the Order, Legislative Issues, and Announcements

Council members will share announcements, discuss legislative issues, and make other remarks for the good of the community before the meeting ends.

General Business

3General Business2027 Draft Lodging Tax Budget

The city will present and discuss its draft budget for 2027 for the lodging tax, which is money collected from hotel stays that funds local programs and services.

4General BusinessSummary of Downtown Activation & Beautification Grant Program

City staff will summarize how the Downtown Activation & Beautification Grant Program works and what projects it has funded to improve downtown Bellingham.

5General BusinessMount Baker Theater Presentation

Representatives from Mount Baker Theater will give a presentation about the theater's operations, upcoming events, or other matters of interest to the city.

6General BusinessWhatcom Museum Presentation

Whatcom Museum staff will present information about the museum's programs, exhibitions, or initiatives.

7General Business2027 Tourism Grant Review Preparation

The city will prepare for an upcoming review of tourism grant applications by discussing the process and criteria for 2027.