Poulsbo, Washington

City Council

This is a workshop meeting with no formal votes or public hearings. The Council will receive updates from the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and WWU Kitsap Small Business Development Center, discuss proposed changes to irrigation code (PMC 13.12), and review the Front Street Reconstruction Project.

• Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) update
• WWU Kitsap Small Business Development Center presentation
• Proposed irrigation code changes (PMC 13.12)
• Front Street Reconstruction Project discussion

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will vote on a Health Care Authority contract amendment for 2026‑2027 Cafe and Center Services as part of the Consent Agenda. The Business Agenda includes Tree Board appointments, a PSE night‑work request, one‑time seed funding for a community drone show, a Deputy Mayor selection, and a Public Facilities District appointment. A workshop will provide an update from the Blue Ribbon Commission, and an executive session will address the performance of a public employee.

• Health Care Authority Contract Amendment for 2026‑2027 Cafe and Center Services
• Tree Board appointments
• PSE night work request
• One‑time seed funding for a community drone show
• Deputy Mayor selection

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: Dauntless Townhomes (conditional use permit, site plan, design review, and unit lot subdivision for 16 townhome units on Dauntless Dr NW) and Noll Pointe (planned residential development and preliminary plat). Staff recommends approval of Dauntless Townhomes with conditions. The commission will also consider minutes from April and hear citizen comments.

• Public hearing on Dauntless Townhomes: 16 townhome units in 8 duplex buildings on Dauntless Dr NW (staff recommends approval)
• Public hearing on Noll Pointe Planned Residential Development and Preliminary Plat
• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments period
• Director's report

Planning Commission

The Poulsbo Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• No substantive items; meeting cancelled.

Blue Ribbon Commission

The Blue Ribbon Commission on Public/Private Partnership Solutions for Affordable Homeownership meets to discuss a workforce housing project proposal presented by David Smith, including per-unit costs, sales price, and any subsidy gap. Members will also review the commission's charter and deliverables, and may identify subcommittees for future work.

• Workforce project proposal by David Smith covering per-unit costs, sales price, and subsidy gap
• Review of charter and introduction of deliverables (Workforce RFP & Legislative Report)
• Possible formation of subcommittees
• Photo opportunity upon signing the charter

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances updating transportation, fire, and parks impact fees. Other business includes appointments to the Tree Board, awarding a pavement preservation construction contract, and discussing Front Street speed bumps and Noll Road right-of-way acquisitions. The consent agenda covers April 2026 payable disbursements, an on-call arborist contract, and budget amendments for ADU land donation legal and survey costs. The workshop agenda includes a special event review and a health care authority contract amendment for cafe and center services.

• Ordinance No. 2026-06 – Transportation Impact Fee Update
• Ordinance No. 2026-07 – Fire Impact Fee Update
• Ordinance No. 2026-08 – Parks Impact Fee Update
• 2026 Pavement Preservation Construction Contract Award
• Front Street Speed Bumps discussion

Blue Ribbon Commission

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a workshop covering a water supply update and a public works maintenance facility update. They will also consider a consent agenda item to grant the Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Foundation an exemption from the intoxicants code for a Viking Tour Beer Garden. The meeting includes routine items such as public comment and recognition of a councilmember.

• Consent agenda: Rotary Foundation request for exemption from PMC 12.30.080 (intoxicants) for Viking Tour Beer Garden
• Workshop: Poulsbo Water Supply Update and Discussion
• Workshop: Public Works Maintenance Facility Update
• Recognition of Councilmember McVey

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2026-09, the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2027-2032. They will consider an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Kitsap County Traffic Safety Task Force and discuss implementing a special event paid parking policy. A contract with ParkMobile for downtown paid parking is also on the business agenda. Workshop items include 2026 impact fees for fire, transportation, and parks, and a discussion on Front Street speed bumps.

• Public Hearing: Resolution 2026-09 - 6-Year TIP 2027-2032
• Amendment to ILA with Kitsap County Traffic Safety Task Force
• Implementing Special Event Paid Parking Policy
• Downtown Paid Parking Vendor Contract - ParkMobile
• 2026 Impact Fees Discussion (Fire, Transportation, Parks)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on May 26, 2026. Items include a vote for a new vice chair, discussion of a community needs assessment, volunteers, a metropolitan park district and 501c3, trails, and a follow-up on park impact fees. The commission will also approve minutes from April 28, 2026, and receive department updates.

• Vote for new Vice Chair
• Discussion of Metropolitan Park District and 501c3
• Park Impact Fees follow-up
• Community Needs Assessment discussion
• Approval of April 28, 2026 minutes

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The February 2, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is March 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The March 2, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items or available commissioners. The next scheduled meeting is April 6, 2026. No decisions or discussions are noted for this date.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items and unavailable commissioners
• Next regular meeting set for April 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The Civil Service Commission meetings scheduled for April 6, 2026, and May 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. were cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions were made at this time. The next meeting is set for June 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The Civil Service Committee meetings scheduled for April 6 and May 4, 2026, have been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for June 1, 2026. This notice is purely procedural and contains no substantive decisions or discussions.

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider first-quarter 2026 budget amendments, an amendment to the SR305 Sewer Force Main Project contract, and a one-time seed funding request for the 250th 4th of July community celebration. The consent agenda includes a parking lease with the Port of Poulsbo and a website redevelopment project. A workshop will discuss special events review and a paid parking policy for events.

• Ordinance No. 2026-05 - 1st Quarter 2026 Budget Amendments
• SR305 Sewer Force Main Project Contract Amendment #1
• Consideration of One-time Seed Funding for the 250th 4th of July Community Celebration
• Parking Lease with the Port of Poulsbo (consent agenda)
• BA #26-0203 - BKAT Equipment using PEG Fees

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a proclamation for National Public Works Week, neighborhood streets, a Transportation Benefit District, acceptance of a grant for the Noll Middle Segment Project, a 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program review, water conservation, and a second workshop on the 2026 Impact Fee Update covering parks, transportation, and fire. No final votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Proclamation to declare May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week
• Neighborhood Streets Discussion
• Transportation Benefit District (TBD) discussion
• Noll Middle Segment Project Grant Acceptance
• 2026 Impact Fee Update – Workshop #2: Rate Study Overview (Parks, Transportation, and Fire)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider a request to display Pride flags/banners, award contracts for the 2026-2027 road striping and roadside landscaping projects, and vote on a resolution authorizing rental assistance funds for Gambit Recovery House residents. The consent agenda includes a noise ordinance exemption and parking enforcement holiday for Viking Fest 2026.

• Pride Flag/Banners Display Request (Business Agenda item 9a)
• Resolution No. 2026-08 - Authorizing Rental Assistance Funds to Gambit Recovery House Residents (Consent item 8g)
• 2026-2027 Road Striping Project Contract Award (Business Agenda item 9c)
• 2026-2027 Roadside Landscaping Contract Award (Business Agenda item 9d)
• Viking Fest Request for Exemption on Noise Ordinance and Downtown Parking Enforcement Holiday (Consent items 8h, 8i)

Planning Commission

The Poulsbo Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on April 15, 2026. The main agenda item is a presentation and discussion of a Housing Affordability Summary. Other items include approval of prior minutes, citizen comments, and the director's report.

• Presentation and discussion of Housing Affordability Summary
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for citizens
• Director's report on department updates

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council meets April 15, 2026, in hybrid format. The business agenda includes a resolution creating downtown paid parking (Resolution No. 2026-05) and a consent agenda ordinance amending the fireworks ban. Workshop items cover the DLA 1033 surplus program, Klingle property development, and an impact fee update.

• Resolution No. 2026-05 – Downtown Paid Parking
• Ordinance No. 2026-04 – Fireworks Ban Amendments (consent)
• Cornerstone Church – Short Term Lease Extension
• Resolution No. 2026-06 – Authorizing Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Grant
• Resolution No. 2026-07 – Authorizing Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) Grant

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive a legislative update from McConaughy and hear recommendations from the H3 Ad-Hoc Affordable Housing Committee presented by Hendrickson. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting primarily focuses on discussion and future agenda items.

• Recommendations of H3 Ad-Hoc Affordable Housing Committee
• Legislative update from McConaughy
• Council questions, concerns, and future agenda items

Tree Board

The Poulsbo Tree Board will review its 2026 goals, discuss the upcoming urban canopy assessment public presentations, and plan tree plantings including a concentrated effort at Nelson Park. The board will also coordinate Earth Week and Arbor Day activities. A $2,000 set-aside from Soil and Water funds supports tree planting efforts.

• Discussion of 2026 tree plantings with $2,000 from Soil and Water funds
• Urban canopy assessment public presentation scheduled for April 21st
• Concentrated fall tree planting effort targeted at Nelson Park
• Potential outreach to HOAs for replanting trees on their property
• Exploration of grant opportunities to extend tree planting budget

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02 for the 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The council also considers approving a construction contract for the 11th Ave Sewer Extension & Gateway Sewer Replacement, a change order for Lincoln Well #2 Rehab, and Ordinance 2026-03 for 2025 4th Quarter Budget Amendments. Workshop items include discussions on a Coffee Oasis lease, a fireworks ordinance update, and downtown paid parking.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 2026-02 – 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• 11th Ave Sewer Extension & Gateway Sewer Replacement – construction contract award
• Lincoln Well #2 Rehab Project – change order
• Ordinance 2026-03 – 2025 4th Quarter Budget Amendments
• Workshop: Downtown parking discussion – paid parking

City Council

The council will vote on a construction contract for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center Phase 1 and a consultant contract for the Public Works Maintenance & Operations Facility. The consent agenda includes telecom agreements, a resolution suspending parking enforcement, a budget amendment, and a Rotary Peace Pole. A workshop will cover the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and an update from Visit Kitsap Peninsula.

• Public Works Maintenance & Operations Facility consultant contract
• Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center Phase 1 construction contract award and purchasing agreements
• Fatbeam and Forged Fiber 37 Master Telecom Agreements (consent)
• Resolution No. 2026-03 suspending parking enforcement under PMC 10.12.050
• Budget amendment BA #25-0408 for Fund 301 (Lease, SBITA and Streets Equipment)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including a site-specific request to rezone three parcels (near 22244 Viking Ave NW) from Light Industrial to Residential Low. Staff recommends approval, citing changed conditions. The commission will also hear city-initiated amendments and consider approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Ogilvie site-specific amendment to rezone parcels 4380-001-050-0009, 4380-001-001-0009, and 4380-001-009-000 from Light Industrial to Residential Low
• Public hearing on city-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Staff report recommends approval of the Ogilvie rezone, noting compatibility with surrounding single-family homes and job capacity still above 4,000 allocated
• State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-Significance issued February 27, 2026

City Council

This is a workshop-heavy meeting with no final votes on major policy. The Council will discuss downtown paid parking, master telecom agreements with Fatbeam and Forged Fiber 37, and a follow-up on a Rotary Peace Pole. Routine consent items include replacing the council chambers audio/video system and a parks roofing contract. A proclamation declares March 19, 2026 as Port of Poulsbo Day.

• Proclamation to declare March 19, 2026 as Port of Poulsbo Day
• Consent item: BA #26-105 for Council Chambers Audio/Video Switching Unit Replacement and Gallery Audio Improvements
• Consent item: Parks and Recreation Building Roofing Project Contract
• Workshop: Downtown parking discussion on paid parking
• Workshop: Fatbeam and Forged Fiber 37 Master Telecom Agreements

Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting on November 18, 2025. Key agenda items include updates on the PERC design and funding, as well as recognition of commissioners and election of the 2026 chair. The commission will also review the end of the year and approve minutes from September 23, 2025, with no October meeting.

• PERC Design and Funding Updates
• 2026 Chair & Commissioners election
• Commissioner Recognition
• End of Year Review
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission - Retreat

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special retreat meeting to discuss and set priorities for 2026. Items include a presentation on park impact fees, a department SWOT analysis, year-in-review, and goal-setting for the commission. The meeting will also cover task forces, the 2026 timeline, and planned park site visits.

• Presentation on Park Impact Fees by Nikole Coleman
• Department SWOT analysis and 2026 priorities review
• Review of 2025 goals and commission's 2026/27 goals
• Discussion of task forces and 2026 timeline
• Planning for park site visits in 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a procedural meeting with agenda review, approval of minutes, community comments, and commissioner reports. Main discussion items include a retreat follow-up and review of the 2026 meeting timeline. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of November 18, 2026 minutes
• Retreat follow-up discussion
• Review of 2026 meeting topics and timeline

Parks & Recreation Commission - CANCELLED

The February 24 meeting of the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. A special meeting will be scheduled for a later date.

• February 24 meeting cancelled, special meeting to be scheduled

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Planning Commission meetings originally scheduled for January 27 and February 10, 2026. No business will be conducted at these meetings. The meetings are cancelled.

• Notice of meeting cancellation for January 27, 2026, and February 10, 2026

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Poulsbo Planning Commission has cancelled its meetings scheduled for January 27 and February 10, 2026. No business will be conducted on those dates.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding the 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments. This includes city-initiated text and map amendments, as well as a site-specific request for the Ogilvie property.

• Text amendment to update the Capital Facilities Plan with the 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Map amendments to redesignate parcels on Olhava Way NW, NW Reliance St, 1st Ave NE, and Caldart Ave NE as Park
• Site-specific amendment for the Ogilvie property on Viking Avenue NW to change designation from Light Industrial to Residential Low

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a hybrid meeting with a consent agenda, a business item to approve a Building Official (BA# 26-0106), and workshop discussions on solid waste procurement and the fourth session of the Housing Affordability Workshop Series. Public comment periods are included. No other action items are listed.

• BA# 26-0106: appointment of a Building Official for the Building Department
• Solid Waste Procurement Update (workshop)
• Housing Affordability Workshop Series – Workshop 4 (workshop)
• Consent Agenda for routine items
• Public comment periods at two points in the meeting

The City Council unanimously approved Budget Amendment 26-0106 to allocate $127,000 for hiring a Building Official. Workshops were held on solid waste procurement and housing affordability, with no further votes taken.

• Approved $127,000 budget amendment for Building Official (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Poulsbo Tree Board will discuss its 2026 goals and work plan, including re-establishing community visibility and connecting with the City Council. Agenda items include planning for 2026 tree plantings, scheduling urban canopy assessment public presentations, and coordinating Earth Week and Arbor Day activities. The board will also approve minutes from its January 12 meeting and hear resident comments.

• Review of 2026 goals: community visibility, city council connection, urban forestry education, tree expansion, grant opportunities
• Discussion of 2026 Tree Plantings
• Urban Canopy Assessment Public Presentations planning
• Earth Week and Arbor Day coordination
• Approval of minutes from 1-12-2026

City Council - Retreat

The City Council is holding a follow-up retreat to review and prioritize capital improvement projects and financing. They will discuss the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a Priorities Spreadsheet, and long-range capital planning and cashflow. The council will also consider timing and funding changes for six unprogrammed priorities.

• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Priorities Spreadsheet
• Discussion of long-range plans for capital financing
• Review of capital planning and cashflow sample
• Consideration of timing and funding for six unprogrammed priorities

The City Council reviewed a five-year overview of capital and operational priorities and discussed funding for the Law & Justice Center, downtown parking, and housing initiatives. Staff will refine documentation and schedule workshops for future projects.

• Discussed Law & Justice Center timeline requiring public participation and likely occurring in the 2030s
• Agreed to schedule a workshop in July regarding 3rd Ave & Front Street
• Discussed Viking and 305 subareas for a future Fall workshop
• Discussed scheduling a workshop to review STEP housing committee recommendations
• Agreed to purchase land for PERC Phase II within the CIP timeline
• Discussed downtown parking structure combined with land acquisition
• Discussed reducing reliance on cars coming downtown
• Discussed PW Facility and phasing

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a workshop on housing affordability (Workshop 3) and consider several consent and business agenda items. Consent items include contracts for South Fork Dogfish Creek retrofit, well VFD upgrades, peer support services, and acceptance of the Nordic Cottages and Rotary Morrow Community Park projects. Business items include an on-call consultant contract for commercial plan review, a PERC consultant contract amendment, and a grant agreement for youth athletic fields.

• Housing Affordability Workshop Series – Workshop 3 (discussion)
• South Fork Dogfish Creek Retrofit – construction consultant contract (consent)
• Contract KC-030-26 with Kitsap County for peer support services at Recovery Cafe and Recovery Center (consent)
• On-call consultant contract for commercial plan review and inspection services (business)
• RCO Youth Athletic Fields – Grant agreement (business)

The Poulsbo City Council approved contracts for a housing grant, park projects, and infrastructure upgrades, and recessed for a workshop on housing affordability.

• Approved on-call consultant contract with 4LEAF, Inc. for commercial plan review (unanimous)
• Approved PERC consultant contract amendment No. 2 with AHBL Inc. for $170,000 (unanimous)
• Approved RCO Grant Agreement for Poulsbo Regional Multi-Use Athletic Fields (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Nordic Cottages project acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved South Fork Dogfish Creek Retrofit and Well VFD upgrades contracts (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kitsap County for Peer Support Services at Recovery Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Morrow Community Park project acceptance (unanimous)
• Recessed for a Housing Affordability Workshop (unanimous)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider consent items including budget amendments for the Emergency Operations Center capital project and neighborhood street repairs, plus the 2025 Planning Commission report. Business agenda items include a property management agreement for Nordic Cottages, a service agreement for overnight vehicle screening at the Leadership Kitsap Rest Park project, acceptance of the Lindvig Pump Station VFD project, a construction award and budget amendment for Lincoln Well #2 rehabilitation, and a contract for a caretaker house ADU at Raab Park. A workshop will review the December 2025 financial status report and consultant contracts for South Fork Dogfish Creek retrofit and well VFD upgrades. The council will also hold an executive session on real estate acquisition.

• BA #26-102 Emergency Operations Center Capital Project budget amendment
• BA #26-104 Neighborhood Streets Repairs & Maintenance budget amendment
• Nordic Cottages First Amendment for Property Management Agreement
• Lincoln Well #2 Rehab Project Construction Award & Budget Amendment
• Raab Park Caretaker House ADU Contract and MOU

The City Council approved several infrastructure and housing projects, including a contract for well rehabilitation and the construction of the Raab Park Caretaker House. The council also authorized a property management amendment for Nordic Cottages and a screening program for overnight vehicle parking at Rest Park.

• Awarded Lincoln Well #2 Rehabilitation contract to Schneider Water Services for $143,860.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #26-103 for $285,000 to fund Lincoln Well #2 project (unanimous)
• Approved contract and MOU with Habitat for Humanity and Kitsap Building Association for Raab Park Caretaker House (unanimous)
• Approved overnight Vehicle Parking Rest Park Screening Program Service Agreement with hours modified to 9pm-8am (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment for Nordic Cottages Property Management Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Lindvig Pump Station VFD Project as complete (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items BA #26-102 (EOC Capital Project), BA #26-104 (Neighborhood Streets), and 2025 Planning Commission report (unanimous)

City Council

At the February 4, 2026 meeting, the Poulsbo City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as the door‑locking system upgrade with Right Systems, Inc., a public defender agreement with Kitsap County, and professional services agreements with Kitsap Homes of Compassion at the Recovery Center. The council will also review the docket for 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments and discuss upcoming special events and a housing affordability workshop. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the workshop agenda.

• Agreement for Door Locking System upgrade with Right Systems, Inc.
• Public Defender Agreement with Kitsap County
• 2026 Professional Services Agreements with Kitsap Homes of Compassion at the Recovery Center
• Approve Docket for 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Housing Affordability Workshop Series – Workshop 2

Council approved Resolution 2026-02 updating Council Rules of Procedure after it was moved from the consent agenda. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, including the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket and multiple service agreements. A Parks & Recreation Commission appointment was confirmed. Workshop discussions covered special events and housing affordability, but no further decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2026-02 (Council Rules of Procedure) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda (items 8a-8g) unanimously, including 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket, door lock system upgrade agreement, public defender agreement, and professional services agreements with Kitsap Homes of Compassion
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment of Erin Devoto to the Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Poulsbo Tree Board will meet to discuss and potentially adopt its 2026 Goals and Work Plan, hear public presentations on the Urban Canopy Assessment, and continue work on the Tribute Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, resident comments, and department reports.

• Discussion and adoption of 2026 Goals and Work Plan
• Public presentations on Urban Canopy Assessment
• Continued development of the Tribute Program for tree dedications
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2025 meeting

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The Poulsbo Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. was cancelled because there were no agenda items. A second meeting set for December 1, 2025 was also cancelled for the same reason. The next scheduled meeting is on January 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The November 3 and December 1, 2025 Civil Service Committee meetings are cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

• No business items were scheduled; meetings cancelled for lack of agenda items.

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to certify the sergeant promotional list. This is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Certify the Sergeant List

City Council - Retreat

The Poulsbo City Council is holding a special retreat on Saturday, January 24, 2026. No action will be taken. The agenda includes review of interview feedback, values discussion, budget overview, and prioritization of issues, projects, and council operations.

• Review of interview feedback from 2025
• Values discussion
• Budget overview and capacity discussion
• Prioritization of roles, processes, council operations, and budget-related projects
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and 5-year business needs outlook

The Poulsbo City Council held a retreat on January 24, 2026, discussing values, accomplishments, tensions, and a budget overview. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was entirely discussion-based. A follow-up retreat is scheduled for February 25, 2026, to continue prioritization of projects.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this retreat.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will select a new chair and vice chair, review the 2025 transaction and expenditure report, and receive a presentation of the 2026 work plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 7, 2025, and an opportunity for public comment.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2025 Transaction & Expenditure Report (PMC 2.40.030)
• 2025 Year in Review and 2026 Work Plan presentation
• Director's Report and Commissioner Comments

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a business agenda including a resolution to apply for a Washington Recreation and Conservation Office grant for the 8th Avenue/South Fork Dogfish Creek Culvert Project, a Sami flag display request, and a capacity grant agreement. The workshop agenda includes presentations on the WSDOT Bond Road culvert replacement, a rent increase update for Poulsbo Coffee Oasis, fire impact fees, and setting the docket for 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Consent items include approval of past meeting minutes and a budget adjustment for the Marine Program.

• Resolution No. 2026-01 for 8th Avenue/South Fork Dogfish Creek Culvert Project RCO grant application
• Sami Flag Display Request
• 2025-2027 Capacity Grant Agreement & BA #26-101
• Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment
• Fire Impact Fees discussion (workshop)

The City Council accepted a $120,000 Stormwater Capacity Grant from the Washington Department of Ecology and authorized a resolution for the 8th Avenue/South Fork Dogfish Creek Culvert Project. The Council also confirmed a new appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission and approved the display of the Sámi flag.

• Approved flying the Sámi flag at City Hall on February 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025-2027 Stormwater Capacity Grant and approved budget amendment #26-101 for $120,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Resolution 2026-01 for 8th Avenue/South Fork Dogfish Creek Culvert Project grant application (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from November 5 through December 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on January 7, 2026. Action items include a bond ordinance for a 2026 debt issue, approval of a dump truck purchase, and a purchase order for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) buildings. A workshop on housing affordability is also scheduled. The meeting begins with oaths of office for the mayor and two councilmembers.

• Oath of Office for Mayor Stern, Councilmember Fitzpatrick, and Councilmember Taber
• Approval of Dump Truck Purchase
• Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) Buildings Purchase Order
• Ordinance 2026-01, Bond Ordinance for 2026 Debt Issue
• Housing Affordability Workshop Series - Workshop 1

The City Council adopted a bond ordinance to finance the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center and other infrastructure. The council also approved a million-dollar materials purchase for the recreation center and the purchase of a new dump truck.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-01 to issue up to $24,000,000 in bonds for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center, Nordic Cottages, Noll Road Phase 4, and other capital improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,115,629.47 materials purchase with ROMTEC through KCDA for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 ten yard dump truck from RCW Group ($134,588.17) and OSW Equipment & Repair ($187,847.37) (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Tree Board - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Tree Board will hold a special hybrid meeting on December 8, 2025, to discuss a DNR presentation and a tribute program. The board will also review its 2025 goals, approve minutes from November 10, and hear resident comments. No formal votes or decisions are anticipated; the meeting focuses on discussion and planning.

• DNR Presentation on urban forestry
• Discussion of a Tribute Program for tree recognition
• Review of 2025 goals including community visibility and tree expansion
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Department reports from Parks and Recreation and City Arborist