Poulsbo public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the adoption of the 2025-2026 mid-biennium budget amendment and a fireworks ban. Other business includes updates to parks and recreation fees, salary and wage adjustments, and acceptance of the Johnson Parkway project. A workshop will provide an update on the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) Phase I.

• Ordinance 2025-23: Adoption of the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 2025-24: Fireworks Ban
• Resolution 2025-18: Parks & Rec Fee Schedule Update
• Resolution 2025-21: Salary & Wage Update
• Johnson Parkway Project Acceptance

The City Council approved a modified mid-biennium budget and updated the city's salary and wage schedule. The council also accepted a $1.75 million grant for 3rd Avenue Improvements and approved several infrastructure and board updates.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-23 for the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-21 to update the Salary & Wage Schedule (Unanimous)
• Accepted $1,750,000 TIB grant for 3rd Avenue Improvements construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $334,331 contract amendment with Perteet Inc. for 3rd Avenue design work (Unanimous)
• Approved $94,650 task authorization for Lincoln Well No. 2 Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Accepted the Johnson Parkway project as complete (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-19 to expand Tree Board membership to nine and increase meeting frequency (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-20 to increase non-resident Parks & Rec Commission membership to three (Unanimous)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider a consent agenda including a Business & Occupation tax update, a special event permit fee update, and several budget amendments (e.g., derelict vessel removal, police vehicle repair, Raab Park skatepark). During the business agenda, the council will discuss a letter to Washington State legislators regarding a remedy for every rights violation. The workshop agenda includes an urban canopy assessment presentation, updates to parks and recreation fees and commission, an amendment to the interlocal agreement for housing incarcerated individuals, and potential tree board updates.

• Ordinance No. 2025-21 – Business & Occupation tax update
• Ordinance No. 2025-22 – Special event permit fee update
• Resolution No. 2025-17 – Pet licensing fee schedule update
• Letter to WA State Legislators – A Remedy for Every Rights Violation
• Amendment to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Housing Incarcerated Individuals (KC-481-24-A)

The Poulsbo City Council approved a consent agenda including a K9 transfer, B&O tax update, and pet licensing fee changes. They also approved a PSE night work request on Viking Avenue. A letter to state legislators was discussed but not finalized.

• Approved consent agenda items a through l (unanimous)
• Approved PSE night work request on Viking Ave (unanimous)
• Moved Parks & Rec fee schedule update to Dec 17 consent agenda
• Moved Parks & Rec Commission resolution to Dec 17 business agenda
• Moved Tree Board resolution to Dec 17 business agenda
• Moved Interlocal agreement for housing incarcerated individuals to Dec 17 consent agenda
• Letter to WA State Legislators revised for undersigned members only
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on a range of workshop items including a final 2025-2026 mid-biennium budget amendment, a Business & Occupation tax update, and a fireworks ban ordinance. Other workshop items include lease extensions for the Recovery Resource Center and Recovery Cafe, and a resolution to transfer ownership of K9 Luna. The consent agenda includes routine items such as payable disbursements and city hall closures. The meeting will also include an executive session on potential litigation.

• Ordinance No. 2025-__ – Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Update
• Final 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Presentation
• Fireworks Ban Ordinance
• Lease extensions for Recovery Resource Center and Recovery Cafe – 2026
• Resolution No. 2025-__ – Agreement to Transfer Ownership of K9 Luna

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including October payable disbursements and a resolution regarding City Hall closures. Several workshop items were discussed and moved to future agendas for final approval.

• Approved October 2025 payable disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-15 regarding City Hall Closures (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025, Joint City Council/Port of Poulsbo meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Muriel Iverson Williams Park scheduling proposals (unanimous)
• Moved lease extensions for Recovery Resource Center and Recovery Cafe to 12/10 consent agenda
• Moved K9 Luna ownership transfer resolution to 12/10 consent agenda
• Moved derelict vessel removal (BA #25-0403) and police vehicle repair (BA #25-0402) to 12/10 consent agenda
• Moved fireworks ban ordinance to 12/17 business agenda

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 2025-19 (Critical Areas Ordinance update) and Ordinance 2025-20 (solid waste rate increase and PMC amendment). They will also consider confirming a mayoral appointment for municipal court judge for a four-year term and accept the 2025 Pavement Preservation Scrub Seal Project. Consent agenda items include grant acceptance for South Fork Dogfish Creek, a solid waste collection contract procurement support consultant contract, and LTAC funding recommendations.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 2025-19 – 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance Update, Phase 1
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2025-20 – Solid Waste Rate Increase & PMC Amendment
• Confirmation of mayoral appointment of Poulsbo Municipal Court Judge for a four-year term
• 2025 Pavement Preservation – Scrub Seal Project acceptance
• Consent agenda: South Fork Dogfish Creek Project Grant Acceptance, Solid Waste Collection Contract Procurement Support Consultant Contract, LTAC Funding Recommendations

The City Council approved ordinances to increase solid waste rates and update the Critical Areas Ordinance. The council also confirmed the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and accepted the completion of a pavement preservation project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-19 to update the Critical Areas Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-20 to adjust solid waste rates (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayoral appointment of Poulsbo Municipal Court Judge for a four-year term (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Pavement Preservation - Scrub Seal project as complete (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including South Fork Dogfish Creek Project Grant and solid waste consultant contract (unanimous)
• Approved LTAC 2026 Grant Funding Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 1, 8, and 15, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Mid Biennium Budget Update. The consent agenda includes a resolution on the 2026 Legislative Agenda and a contract for the Bond Road - SR305 Sewer Force Main Design. The workshop agenda features discussion of the mayor's proposed mid-biennium budget and other items.

• Public Hearing - 2025-2026 Mid Biennium Budget Update
• Resolution No. 2025-14 - 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Bond Road - SR305 Sewer Force Main Design Consultant Contract
• West Poulsbo Stormwater Retrofit Project Acceptance
• Solid Waste Collection Contract Procurement Support Consultant

The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution 2025-14 setting the 2026 legislative agenda and a consultant contract for the Bond Road-SR305 sewer force main design. They confirmed Sharon Bynum's appointment to the Tree Board and accepted the West Poulsbo Stormwater Retrofit project as complete. A public hearing on the mid-biennium budget was held with no public comment; budget discussion continues.

• Approved Resolution 2025-14 (2026 Legislative Agenda) via consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Bond Road-SR305 Sewer Force Main Design Consultant Contract with BHC (7-0)
• Excused Councilmember Pam Crowe's absence (7-0)
• Confirmed Sharon Bynum appointment to Tree Board (7-0)
• Accepted West Poulsbo Stormwater Retrofit project as complete (7-0)

Tree Board

The Poulsbo Tree Board will hold a special hybrid meeting to hear a presentation from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), discuss fall tree planting, and review a proposed tribute program. The board will also approve minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting, take resident comments, and revisit its 2025 goals focused on community visibility, council engagement, and urban forestry education.

• DNR presentation on urban forestry or related topic
• Discussion of fall tree planting efforts
• Review of proposed tribute program for trees
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for residents

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a hybrid meeting to consider several ordinances and consent agenda items. Key decisions include a 2026 property tax ordinance and 3rd quarter budget amendments. A workshop will cover the Critical Areas Ordinance update and a sewer force main design contract.

• Ordinance No. 2025-18 – 2026 Property Tax
• Ordinance No. 2025-17 – 3rd Quarter Budget Amendments
• ILA Amendment 1 with KPFD for the PERC Project
• BA #25-0401 – Fish Park Pedestrian Bridge Repair Project
• Bond Road – SR305 Sewer Force Main Design Consultant Contract

The City Council approved the 2026 property tax levy and the 3rd quarter budget amendments for the 2025-2026 biennial budget. Council also approved an agreement amendment for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) project and several consent agenda items. A workshop was held regarding the Critical Areas Ordinance and mid-biennium budget requests.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-18 for 2026 property taxes (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-17 for 3rd quarter budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved ILA Amendment #1 with KPFD for the PERC project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 8a (Prosecutor Agreement), 8b (Conservation District Annexation), and 8c (Fish Park Bridge Repair) (unanimous)
• Proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month
• Scheduled Critical Areas Ordinance update for public hearing on November 19, 2025
• Moved Bond Road sewer design contract and 2026 Legislative Agenda to November 12 consent agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission - CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting that was scheduled for Monday, October 27 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation notice was issued by Jeff Ozimek, Parks & Recreation Director.

City Council-Poulsbo Port District - Special Joint Meeting

The Poulsbo City Council and Port of Poulsbo Port Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss several topics including derelict vessel enforcement, the Port's legislative agenda, and updates on the RCO Waterfront Park and restrooms. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and alignment of plans.

• Discussion of derelict vessels update and joint letter on derelict vessels
• Update on RCO and Waterfront Park & Restrooms, including a draft lease agreement
• Tourism and economic development topics, including American Cruise Lines
• Plans for the Port's seawall and joint funds
• Celebrating the Port of Poulsbo's 75th Anniversary in 2026

Tree Board - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Tree Board’s special meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 will review its 2025 goals and address administrative items. Board members will hear DNR presentations, consider tree planting plans, discuss salmon tour ideas, and plan winter educational classes. Department reports and miscellaneous board comments will also be discussed.

• DNR presentations
• Tree planting plans
• Salmon tour proposals
• Winter educational class planning
• Department reports

LTAC - 2026 Grant Deliberations

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to deliberate on award funding for 2026. The agenda includes a review of the deliberations format and comments from members. No specific grant amounts or applications are listed in the agenda.

• Deliberations for Award Funding with a scheduled break from 10:00-10:15 am
• Administrative review of deliberations format

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold public hearings regarding revenue sources and the Terhune Property. The agenda also includes discussions on housing management, park infrastructure, and a conservation district briefing.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 2025-16, Terhune Property Concomitant Agreement and Amendment Release
• Public Hearing: Revenue Sources
• Housing Kitsap Nordic Cottages Property Management Agreement
• Rotary Morrow Community Park Retaining Wall Construction Contract Award
• Fish Park Pedestrian Bridge Repair Consultant Contract Approval

The City Council unanimously approved a property management agreement with Housing Kitsap for the Nordic Cottages affordable housing project. They also approved a $55,458.82 contract for the Rotary Morrow Park retaining wall and a $38,996 contract for Fish Park pedestrian bridge repair design. An ordinance releasing the Terhune Property concomitant agreement was also adopted. The consent agenda covering August and September disbursements was approved.

• Approved consent agenda: payable disbursements for August and September 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 releasing Terhune Property concomitant agreement and amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Nordic Cottages Property Management Agreement with Housing Kitsap, authorized mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved $55,458.82 construction contract with Tree Surgeon LLC for Rotary Morrow Park retaining wall (unanimous)
• Approved $38,996 contract with Parametrix for Fish Park pedestrian bridge repair design (unanimous)
• Concurred to move Kitsap Conservation District annexation request to November 5 consent agenda (workshop, no vote)
• Councilmember Taber requested a future agenda item on a letter to state representatives (no action taken)

Civil Service Commission - CANCELLED

The Civil Service Committee meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025 has been cancelled due to no items to discuss. The next regular meeting is set for October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Poulsbo Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider approving a lateral police officer eligibility list from a January 10, 2025 oral board, and to discuss a police department update. The commission will also handle administrative items including approval of previous meeting minutes and a commissioner vacancy.

• Approval of lateral police officer eligibility list with three candidates: Ryan Van Zandt, Porter Wilder, Timothy Fuller
• Police department update from Deputy Chief Lee Wheeler
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 3, 2024
• Commissioner vacancy discussion

Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to review and prioritize funding requests (NPR and BARs) for the 2026 city budget. The commission will also schedule a summer/fall parks and trials tour and receive department updates. The meeting includes community comment periods and reports from commissioners.

• Discussion and prioritization of 2026 NPR and BARs for City Budget
• Schedule for Parks & Trials tour for Summer/Fall
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting
• Department updates from Parks & Recreation staff

Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2025, to discuss staffing structure, the city budget BAR and NPR update, and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and community comment periods. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; items are for discussion and recommendation only.

• Discussion of Parks & Rec staffing structure
• City Budget BAR (Budget Adjustment Request) and NPR (New Position Request) update
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) overview

Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting on September 23, 2025. The main agenda items are a discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) overview and scheduling a retreat date. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) overview
• Setting a retreat date for the commission
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025
• Community comments (two opportunities)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting on May 27, 2025. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes, community comments, and reports. A key discussion item is the annual report content and setting goals for 2025/2026.

• Approval of March 24 meeting minutes
• Discussion on changing meeting day to 4th Tuesday of the month
• Department updates
• Annual report: what to include
• 2025/2026 goals discussion

Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting

The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting to discuss the 2026 budget and prioritize goals for the 2025/2026 period. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from commissioners. No final decisions are anticipated; the items are listed for discussion and recommendation.

• Discussion of the 2026 budget
• Prioritization of 2025/2026 goals
• Approval of minutes from March 24 and May 27, 2025
• Department updates from Parks & Recreation staff

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting to review and approve March 24 meeting minutes and consider moving regular meetings to the fourth Tuesday of each month. They will also discuss department updates, what to include in the annual report, and set goals for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. No public hearings or major funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 24 meeting
• Proposal to change regular meeting day to 4th Tuesday of the month
• Department updates from staff
• Discussion of content for the annual report
• Setting goals for the 2025/2026 fiscal year

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of the 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance Update, Phase I, to the City Council. The update includes required amendments to comply with state law and best available science, such as revised stream buffers and updated definitions. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance Update, Phase I (required amendments to comply with state Growth Management Act)
• Consideration of motion to recommend approval or approval with modifications to City Council
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting
• Director’s report on department activities and upcoming meetings
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda items

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution No. 2025-13 establishing a fee for redacting police body-worn camera footage. Under the consent agenda, they will also approve several meeting minutes and excuse councilmember absences. The business agenda includes acceptance of the Raab Park Play for All Project. A workshop will cover special events in November 2025, release of a concomitant agreement, and special event permits.

• Resolution No. 2025-13: Poulsbo Police Body Worn Camera Redaction Fee
• Raab Park Play for All Project Acceptance
• Special Events in November 2025 workshop
• Release of Concomitant Agreement workshop
• Presentation: Special Event Permits and Public Gatherings

The council approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution 2025-13 establishing a fee for redaction of police body worn camera footage, and accepted the Raab Park Play for All project as complete. A workshop item to release a concomitant agreement for Housing Kitsap's Vikings Crest project was moved to the October 15 public hearing. No public comment was received.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2025-13 (police body worn camera redaction fee) and minutes from seven prior meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted Raab Park Play for All project as complete (unanimous)
• Concurred to move the release of concomitant agreement for Vikings Crest to the October 15 public hearing

Tree Board - CANCELLED

The Poulsbo Tree Board meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is September 8, 2025. No business items were discussed or decided.

Tree Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Poulsbo Tree Board. The board will discuss fall tree planting, preparation of an urban canopy presentation, salmon tours, and winter classes. They will also review 2025 goals and approve prior meeting minutes. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Discussion of fall tree planting plans
• Preparation for urban canopy presentation
• Salmon tours coordination
• Winter classes (Jan-Mar 2026) planning
• Review of 2025 goals including community visibility and education

LTAC - 2026 Tourism Grant Presentations

The Poulsbo Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold a special hybrid meeting to conduct Q&A with 15 applicants for 2026 tourism grants. The meeting includes presentations from organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Liberty Bay Books, and Viking Fest Corp. No decisions are scheduled; the committee will ask questions and discuss. The public can attend in person at City Hall or via Zoom.

• Q&A with 15 tourism grant applicants: Blue Star Banner Program, Chamber of Commerce / Visit Poulsbo, City of Poulsbo, Clarity Psychology Solutions, HDPA, Liberty Bay Books, Love Kitsap, Poulsbo Blues and Jazz, Poulsbo Community Orchestra, Poulsbo Film Festival, Poulsbo Historical Society, SEA Discovery Center, Sons of Norway, Viking Fest Corp, Visit Kitsap Peninsula
• Special hybrid meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Committee alignment on questions for applicants

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider several contract awards, including for the Waterfront Park concrete replacement project and the Recovery Center kitchen build. They will also discuss a police department update and a proposed fee schedule for redacting body-worn camera footage. A proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month is scheduled.

• Waterfront Park Concrete Replacement Project Contract Award
• Recovery Center Kitchen Build Contract Award
• Puget Sound Energy Night Work Requests
• Poulsbo Pump Track Maintenance Agreement with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
• Police Body Worn Camera Redaction Fee Proposal and Resolution (workshop)

The Poulsbo City Council approved four contracts unanimously: Puget Sound Energy night work for pole and junction box replacements, the Recovery Cafe kitchen construction contract for $76,603, the Waterfront Park concrete replacement project for $42,780, and a pump track maintenance agreement with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Council also moved a proposal for police body worn camera redaction fees to the next meeting's consent agenda. No action was taken on a public comment requesting the city cover sewer extension costs on 11th Avenue.

• Approved PSE night work for two power poles and one junction box (unanimous)
• Approved $76,603 Recovery Cafe kitchen contract with Capital Industrial (unanimous)
• Awarded $42,780 Waterfront Park concrete replacement contract to Puget Paving & Construction (unanimous)
• Approved pump track maintenance agreement with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (unanimous)
• Moved body worn camera redaction fee proposal to 10/8/25 consent agenda (council concurrence)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment for the 11th Avenue Sewer Extension and Gateway Sewer Rehab, an on-call environmental services contract, and a consultant agreement for selecting new ERP management software. The business agenda features a tree board appointment and a contract for the Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion condition assessment. A workshop will present an update on the Placer.ai analytics tool.

• BA #25-0308 – 11th Avenue Sewer Extension and Gateway Sewer Rehab
• On-Call Environmental Services Contract
• Software ERP Management Software Selection Consultant Agreement
• Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion Condition Assessment Consultant Contract
• Tree Board Appointment

The council unanimously approved a $35,520.90 contract with Railstar Engineering for a condition assessment of the Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion. The consent agenda, including a sewer extension budget amendment, an environmental services contract, and an ERP software selection consultant agreement, was also approved unanimously. A Tree Board appointment was confirmed. Workshop items included updates on Placer.ai data and a discussion on short-term rentals, but no votes were taken.

• Approved $35,520.90 consultant contract with Railstar Engineering for Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion condition assessment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (items a–c): BA #25-0308 for 11th Avenue Sewer Extension and Gateway Sewer Rehab (unanimous)
• Approved On-Call Environmental Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Software ERP Management Software Selection Consultant Agreement (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment of Ashley Lloyd to the Tree Board (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider a resolution authorizing settlements with opioid manufacturers (Consent Agenda) and a resolution on solid waste disposition (Business Agenda). Workshop items include special events in October, selection of an ERP software consultant, an on-call environmental services contract, and a housing management agreement for Nordic Cottages.

• Resolution No. 2025-11: Authorizing execution of settlements with opioid manufacturers
• Resolution No. 2025-12: Solid waste disposition
• Workshop: Software ERP management selection consultant agreement
• Workshop: On-call environmental services contract for planning
• Workshop: Housing Kitsap Nordic Cottages management agreement and tenant selection criteria

The Council unanimously approved two resolutions: one authorizing settlements with opioid manufacturers and another initiating the outsourcing of solid waste services. Several contracts and agreements were moved to future agendas for approval.

• Approved Resolution 2025-11 authorizing opioid manufacturer settlements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 initiating solid waste service outsourcing (unanimous)
• Moved ERP consultant agreement to 9/17/25 consent agenda
• Moved environmental services contract to 9/17/25 consent agenda
• Moved Nordic Cottages management agreement to 9/17/25 business agenda
• Moved software selection consultant agreement to 9/17/25 consent agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a 20-minute executive session on litigation, issue a proclamation for Recovery Month, and appoint a Parks & Recreation Commissioner. The workshop agenda includes discussions on the Recovery Resource Center, a management agreement for Housing Kitsap Nordic Cottages, a building department update, 11th Ave Sewer Extension and Gateway Sewer Rehab projects, and a review of HB 2015 public safety funding.

• Proclamation declaring September as Recovery Month
• Parks & Recreation Commission appointment
• Housing Kitsap Nordic Cottages management agreement and tenant selection criteria discussion
• 11th Ave Sewer Extension and Gateway Sewer Rehab projects update
• HB 2015 Public Safety Funding review and discussion

The City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Erickson's appointment of Ken Thomas to the Parks & Recreation Commission. No other formal votes were taken; the consent agenda was empty, and the Nordic Cottages management agreement was pulled to the September 10 meeting. Several workshop items were discussed but no decisions were made. The meeting ended with adjournment at 7:55 p.m.

• Confirmed Ken Thomas to the Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as amended (unanimous, Councilmember Newell unable to vote due to audio issues)
• Moved 11th Ave Sewer Extension & Gateway Sewer Rehab projects to the Sept. 10 consent agenda for approval (council concurrence in workshop)
• Tabled Nordic Cottages Management Agreement and Tenant Selection Criteria to Sept. 10 meeting
• Held executive session on potential litigation; no action taken

Planning Commission

The Poulsbo Planning Commission will present and discuss the 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance Update – Phase I – First Look & Workshop. The meeting also includes approval of the May 27, 2025 minutes, a public comment period, a director’s report, and commissioner comments. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes: 05/27/2025
• Presentation of Projects for Consideration
• 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance Update – Phase I – First Look & Workshop
• Director’s Report
• Commissioner Comments

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider a consent agenda containing Ordinance 2025-14 (business license model threshold update) and Ordinance 2025-15 (parking regulations update), plus approval of flag banner purchases and July 2025 disbursements. A workshop will include a quarterly financial reporting update. A proclamation declaring Women's Equality Day is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-14 - Business License Model Threshold Update
• Ordinance 2025-15 - Parking Regulations Update (PMC Chapter 10.12)
• Purchase & Installation of American Flag Banners for Light Poles (BA #25-0307)
• Approval of Payable Disbursements for July 2025
• Proclamation declaring August 26, 2025 as Women's Equality Day

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and several consent agenda items including business license updates and parking regulations. The council also held a workshop regarding quarterly financial reporting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-14 Business License Model Threshold Update (unanimous)
• Approved BA #25-0307 Purchase & Installation of American Flag Banners for Light Poles (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Payable Disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-15 PMC Chapter 10.12 Parking Regulations Update (unanimous)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meetings for June 10, 2025 and June 24, 2025 have been cancelled. No business will be conducted on those dates.

• June 10, 2025 meeting cancelled
• June 24, 2025 meeting cancelled

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The City of Poulsbo Planning Commission meeting regularly scheduled for Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, at 6pm has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August 12, 2025, at 6pm has been cancelled. No business will be conducted or discussed at this session.

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider a consent agenda including a budget amendment for police vehicle repair, an ordinance amending traffic infraction procedures, and a resolution to terminate a real estate contract with the Poulsbo Historical Society. The business agenda features a vote on Resolution 2025-10 for a new investment policy and an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for water/wastewater services. The workshop agenda includes updates on senior programs, special events, an ADU partnership at Raab Park, police marine patrol, building department, Countywide Center designation for SR305, parking regulation amendments to adjust fees and enable third-party enforcement, a business license model threshold update, and purchase of American flag banners for Veterans Day.

• Budget amendment #25-0304 for police vehicle repair
• Ordinance 2025-13 amending PMC Chapter 10.10 on traffic infractions
• Resolution 2025-09 terminating real estate contract with Poulsbo Historical Society
• Resolution 2025-10 approving a new investment policy
• Kitsap County ILA for water/wastewater system (WSSOG)

The council unanimously approved a resolution adopting an updated investment policy for city funds and authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for regional stormwater outreach. The consent agenda was approved, including a budget amendment for police vehicle repair, an ordinance amending traffic infractions, and a resolution related to the Poulsbo Historical Society's lease. During the workshop, the council concurred with moving forward on several items, including an ADU partnership at Raab Park, parking fee adjustments, business license fee updates, and Veterans Day banner purchases, to be finalized at future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda: BA #25-0304 police vehicle repair, Ordinance 2025-13 (traffic infractions), Resolution 2025-09 (Poulsbo Historical Society lease) – all unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 adopting updated investment policy (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (unanimous)
• Concurred to explore ADU build partnership at Raab Park
• Concurred to move parking ordinance amendment to August 20 consent agenda
• Concurred to move business license model threshold update to August 20 consent agenda
• Concurred to move forward with purchase of American flag banners for Veterans Day month
• Concurred to move forward with police marine patrol update

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, business agenda, and workshop session. Key business items include a resolution updating right of way procedures and a water tank assessment. Workshop discussions will cover a traffic infraction ordinance, termination of a real estate contract with the Poulsbo Historical Society, and a downtown parking update.

• Resolution No. 2025-08 updating Right of Way Procedures and Relocation Appeal Process
• Ordinance amendment to PMC 10.10 concerning traffic infractions
• Resolution for finding conditions to terminate real estate contract with Poulsbo Historical Society
• Pugh Well water tank assessment and budget amendment
• Revised lease with Gambit Recovery to operate Nelson House

The council unanimously approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, emergency plan updates, Recovery Cafe agreements, and a revised lease for Nelson House. On the business agenda, they approved a night work request for Vanaheimr sewer work, a two-day road closure on Noll Road, and a $38,500 assessment of the Pugh Well water tank. They also adopted Resolution 2025-08 updating the city's right-of-way procedures and relocation appeal process.

• Approved consent agenda (6 items including budget amendments, emergency plans, Recovery Cafe contracts, and Nelson House lease) (unanimous)
• Approved night work and road closure for Vanaheimr deep sewer construction (unanimous)
• Approved two-day road closure on Noll Road NE for improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Right of Way Procedures and Resolution 2025-08 for relocation appeal process (unanimous)
• Approved $38,500 task order with Gray & Osborne for Pugh Well tank assessment (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 budget amendment for Pugh Well assessment contingency (unanimous)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

This meeting notice announces that the Planning Commission meetings scheduled for June 10 and June 24, 2025, have been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Cancellation of June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Cancellation of June 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider several action items including an ADU impact fee and GFC discount (Resolution 2025-07, Ordinance 2025-12), appointments to the Fireworks Advisory Committee and Civil Service Commission, a night work request for Front St. and Jensen, and a downtown parking enforcement contract with a budget amendment. During the workshop, they will receive a report on STEP housing (shelter, transitional, emergency, and permanently supportive housing) from ECONorthwest and discuss a revised lease with Gambit Recovery to operate Nelson House. The consent agenda includes routine payable disbursements for June 2025.

• Night work request for Front St. and Jensen
• Fireworks Advisory Committee appointments
• ADU impact fee and GFC discount (Resolution 2025-07, Ordinance 2025-12)
• Downtown parking enforcement contract and budget amendment
• STEP Housing Report and recommendations by ECONorthwest

The Council approved several ordinances and resolutions regarding ADU fees and pavement preservation. They also authorized a night work request for fiber optic installation and made multiple committee appointments.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 payable disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved night work request for Front St. fiber optic installation (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Fitzpatrick and Chris Black to Fireworks Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed Scott Knutsen to the Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-07 regarding engineering fee schedules (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-12 adjusting ADU fees and charges (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign downtown parking contract and budget amendment (unanimous)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The City of Poulsbo Planning Commission has issued a notice that its regularly scheduled meeting for July 8, 2025, is cancelled.

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will consider two ordinances: one updating appointive municipal offices and another for second-quarter budget amendments. In the workshop portion, they will discuss an agreement with Recovery Cafe Network for cafe operations, an update on Nordic Cottages and Housing Kitsap Partnership, and emergency operations plan updates. The consent agenda includes joining the Leafline Trails Coalition and approving several meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 2025-08 – Appointive Municipal Offices Ordinance Update
• Ordinance No. 2025-11 – 2025 2nd Quarter Budget Amendments
• Agreement with Recovery Cafe Network for Recovery Cafe Operations and BA #25-0301
• Update on Nordic Cottages and Housing Kitsap Partnership
• Emergency Operations Update – Emergency Operations Plan/Continuity of Operations Plan/Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

The council approved Ordinance 2025-08, updating appointed municipal officer positions, by a 5-1 vote. The consent agenda, including multiple meeting minutes and Leafline Trails Coalition membership, was approved unanimously. Ordinance 2025-11, the 2025 second-quarter budget amendments, also passed unanimously. Workshop items on the Recovery Cafe agreement and ADU impact fees were moved to future agendas for formal action.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 (appointive municipal offices) 5-1
• Approved consent agenda items a-j unanimously (Leafline Trails membership and eight sets of minutes)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 (2025 2nd quarter budget amendments) unanimously
• Concurred to move Recovery Cafe agreement to July 16 consent agenda
• Concurred to move ADU impact fee and GFC discount to July 16 business agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and spring 2025 code amendments. The meeting also includes a workshop discussion on an ordinance update for appointive municipal offices.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 2025-09 - 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 2025-10 Spring 2025 Code Amendments
• Workshop: Ordinance No. 2025-08 - Appointive Municipal Offices Ordinance Update
• Consent Agenda: Payable Disbursements for May 2025

The Poulsbo City Council approved two ordinances updating the comprehensive plan and code amendments, and appointed members to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The meeting concluded with a workshop on city services and future agenda items.

• Approved 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (Ordinance 2025-09)
• Approved Spring 2025 Code Amendments (Ordinance 2025-10)
• Appointed representatives for 2025/2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Approved agenda as updated
• Approved payable disbursements for May 2025
• Declared June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth
• Directed staff to create a plan for HDPA collaboration
• Directed staff to bring back two versions of appointive offices ordinance

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a business meeting on June 11, 2025, with a consent agenda, business agenda, and workshop. Key actions include votes on a consultant design contract for 8th Ave culvert replacement, budget amendments for 2024 carryover and a park property purchase for the future Poulsbo Event and Recreation Center (PERC). Workshop topics include a legislative recap, affordable housing grant support for Hostmark Apartments, downtown parking enforcement options, and an ADU program update.

• 8th Ave Culvert Replacement Consultant Design Contract
• Budget Amendment BA #25-0208 for 2024 carryover/2025 beginning balances
• Budget Amendment BA #25-0209 for purchase of park property linked to future PERC
• City support of affordable housing grant application for Hostmark Apartments renovation
• Downtown parking enforcement options for consideration

The council unanimously approved a $302,121 consultant contract with Skillings Inc. for design of the 8th Avenue Culvert replacement, a budget amendment carrying over 2024 expenditures, and an $860,000 budget amendment to acquire new park property for the future PERC project. The consent agenda, including an interlocal agreement for CDBG/HOME consortium renewal and excusing a councilmember absence, was also approved unanimously. No other decisions were made; workshop items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved $302,121 consultant contract with Skillings Inc. for 8th Ave Culvert design (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #25-0208 for 2024 carryover/2025 beginning balances (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #25-0209 allocating $860,000 for purchase of park property for future PERC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: excusing councilmember absence and ILA for CDBG/HOME consortium renewal (unanimous)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the 2026–2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Other business includes a resolution to place a fireworks advisory measure on the ballot and provisional appointments to the police department. The consent agenda covers a printer lease, a carryover budget amendment, and an ordinance updating appointive municipal offices. Workshop items address comprehensive plan code amendments and the 2024 periodic update.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-05, the 2026–2031 6-Year TIP
• Resolution 2025-04 for a fireworks advisory ballot measure
• Provisional police department appointments
• Lease agreement with Copiers Northwest for three printers (BA #25-0207)
• Ordinance 2025-08 updating appointive municipal offices

The City Council adopted a six-year transportation improvement program for 2026-2031 and approved an advisory ballot measure regarding consumer fireworks. The Council also approved a temporary police lieutenant position and a printer lease agreement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-05 for 2026-2031 6-Year TIP (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-04 for Fireworks Advisory Ballot Measure (unanimous)
• Approved temporary police lieutenant position (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Copiers Northwest for three printers (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 2025-08 regarding Appointive Municipal Offices (unanimous)
• Tabled BA #25-0208 Carryover Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June as LGBTQ Pride Month

City Council-Poulsbo Port District - Special Joint Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of the Poulsbo City Council and the Poulsbo Port District. The agenda consists entirely of discussion topics, including downtown parking changes, the Port's seawall plans and city partnership expectations, the upland lease and joint fund balance, and ways to improve cooperation. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; it is a working session to share perspectives.

• Overview of city and port property ownership in downtown
• Downtown parking changes and enforcement
• Port's plans for the seawall and desired city partnership
• Update on pump-out boat services
• Discussion of Liberty Bay enforcement from port perspective

The Poulsbo City Council and Port District held a special joint meeting to discuss downtown parking changes, waterfront property ownership, restroom access, the joint fund balance, seawall conditions, pump-out boat services, and enforcement of anchored vessels on Liberty Bay. No formal decisions or votes were taken; each topic was presented for discussion and future collaboration. The next joint meeting is planned for November.

• No formal decisions or votes occurred; all items were informational.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on the Sandstone Ridge Planned Residential Development and Preliminary Plat, a proposal to subdivide 18+ acres of vacant land into 87 single-family lots with roadways, utilities, and open space. Staff recommends approval. The commission will then vote on a recommendation to the Hearing Examiner. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, citizen comments, and a director's report.

• Public meeting on Sandstone Ridge PRD & Pre-Plat: 87 single-family lots on 18+ acres at Noll Road area (no street address, parcel 132601-4-008-2004)
• Staff recommendation of approval for the Planned Residential Development and Preliminary Plat (Type III permit)
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025
• Comments from citizens (sign-up sheet available for each project)

City Council

The Poulsbo City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2025, with a consent agenda containing a water rate and stormwater fee increase (Ordinance 2025-06), along with other routine items. The business agenda includes a vote on 2025 first-quarter budget amendments (Ordinance 2025-07) and a Microsoft license upgrade. During the workshop, Council will discuss a potential ownership change and renovations at Hostmark Apartments, an update on the Parks Pollinator Program, and a printer agreement.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Water rate and stormwater general facility charge increase (Consent Agenda item 7f)
• Ordinance 2025-07: 2025 first-quarter budget amendments (Business Agenda item 8a)
• Microsoft license upgrade to G-5 licenses (Business Agenda item 8b)
• Potential ownership change at Hostmark Apartments and associated renovations (Workshop item 9d)
• Parks Pollinator Program (P3) update presented by Pearson Elementary students (Workshop item 9c)

The City Council approved the consent agenda (items 7a-7f) including Ordinance 2025-06 increasing water rates and stormwater general facility charges, and unanimously passed Ordinance 2025-07 for first-quarter budget amendments. Also approved a Microsoft license upgrade agreement with Right Systems, Inc. No other votes were taken; workshop items were discussed but not decided.

• Approved consent agenda (7a-7f) including water rate and stormwater GFC increase ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07, 2025 1st Quarter Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft license upgrade agreement with Right Systems, Inc. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed increases to water rates and stormwater general facility charges. Other business includes a fourth-quarter budget amendment ordinance, a contract award for pavement preservation, and final plat approval for Liberty Landing. In the workshop, the council will discuss a fireworks advisory ballot measure, downtown parking enforcement updates, and transportation plan updates.

• Public hearing on water rate and stormwater GFC increase
• Ordinance No. 2025-05: 2024 4th quarter budget amendments
• 2025 pavement preservation construction contract award
• Liberty Landing final plat approval
• Workshop: fireworks advisory ballot measure (Resolution No. 2025-__)

The Council approved a water rate increase, 2024 budget amendments, and awarded a $242,670 road preservation contract. They also approved a final plat for the Liberty Landing development.

• Approved water rate and facility charge increases (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 4th Quarter Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Awarded $242,670 road contract to Doolittle Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Liberty Landing Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Court System Update ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled fireworks advisory ballot measure for future agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding code amendments and the draft Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes a review of Planning Commission membership terms.

• Public Hearing: Code Amendments: Comprehensive Plan, State Mandates, and Clean-up
• Public Hearing: Draft Comprehensive Plan Update
• Review of Planning Commission Membership Terms

Tree Board

The Poulsbo Tree Board will discuss and potentially make recommendations on a DNR grant, review its 2025 goals focused on community visibility and urban forestry education, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no voting items.

• Review of DNR grant and recommendations
• 2025 goals review: community visibility, City Council connection, urban forestry education, tree expansion
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025
• Comments from residents

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract award for the Lindvig Pump Station Upgrade, approve a maintenance agreement for red light cameras at SR 305/SR 307, and accept a grant for the 8th Avenue Realignment Safety and Transit Study. In workshop, the council will discuss a water rate and stormwater fee increase, an update on the Events and Recreation Center project, and a municipal court ordinance update. Proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Ardis Jensen Morrow Week will be presented.

• Pride Flag/Banners Display Request
• Maintenance Agreement for SR 305/SR 307 Red Light Running System
• Lindvig Pump Station Upgrade Contract Award
• Water Rate & GFC Increase and Stormwater GFC Increase discussion
• Ordinance No. 2025-__ - PMC 2.16 Municipal Court Update

The council unanimously approved the display of Pride flags on city property for June 2025, authorized a maintenance agreement with WSDOT for the SR 305/307 red‑light system, and approved contracts for the Lindvig Pump Station upgrade and the Noll Road North Segment. It also accepted a $311,400 PSRC grant for the 8th Avenue Realignment Safety and Transit Study.

• Approved flying Pride flag and banners June 1‑30 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of WSDOT maintenance agreement for SR 305/307 red‑light system (unanimous)
• Approved Lindvig Pump Station Upgrade contract $85,447.46 and change orders up to $10,000; approved BA #25‑0204 $135,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $311,400 PSRC grant for 8th Avenue Realignment Safety and Transit Study (unanimous)
• Approved Parametrix Contract Supplement #1 for Noll Road North Segment $141,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting into executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Poulsbo Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for the Kitsap Transit North Base Maintenance Facility. Commissioners will also discuss code amendments related to the Comprehensive Plan, state mandates, and spring 2025 clean-up, as well as a draft Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Kitsap Transit North Base Maintenance Facility – Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review (quasi-judicial)
• Code Amendments: Comprehensive Plan, State Mandates, and Clean-up – Spring 2025
• Draft Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting
• Public comment opportunities on each project and general citizen comments