City Council was scheduled to consider $1.25M Muck Creek restoration contract
The May 19, 2025 agenda included a proposal to let the interim city manager sign a construction contract worth up to $1.25 million for habitat restoration along Muck Creek at 18727 73rd Ave NE 1.
What the records say
In materials published ahead of the May 19, 2025 City Council meeting, the record showed a proposal to authorize the interim city manager to execute Agreement 25-C3136, a construction contract not to exceed $1,250,000 for the Muck Creek Restoration Project 1. The project would restore habitat for salmon and other fish by relocating and enhancing a segment of Muck Creek at 18727 73rd Ave NE. Improvements include a new 450-foot-long meandering stream channel, large woody material, riffle-pool areas, grading to expand wetland area and flood storage, and planting native plants and trees to regulate stream temperature and support the food web 1. The project originated as mitigation for impacts to a fish-supporting stream from the 68th Ave NE Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements project 1. The record states the project has all applicable permits, was advertised for bid on April 17, 2025, and received six bids, all within budget. Staff planned to review bids and award the lowest responsive, responsible bidder 1.
- The council was asked to authorize a contract of up to $1.25 million for Muck Creek restoration construction 1.
- The work includes a 450-foot new stream channel, woody material, riffle-pool areas, wetland expansion, and native plantings 1.
- The project mitigates impacts from the 68th Ave NE bicycle and pedestrian improvements 1.
- Six bids were received, all within budget, and staff planned to award to the lowest responsive bidder 1.
Why it matters
This matters to residents because the project is designed to improve fish habitat, enhance wetlands, and increase flood storage, which can reduce flood risk and support local salmon populations. The city budgeted $1.25 million for the work in the 2025-2026 biennium 1.
What changed / what's next
- The proposed action would allow the interim city manager to execute the construction contract 1.
- The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome; the council may have taken action on the agenda item later that evening 1.
- Staff planned to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder after bid review 1.