{ "city": "Kirkland", "state": "IL", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-kirkland/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to weigh utility rates, pool project, housing code changes", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on 2027-2028 utility rates and the Kirkland Cares low-income support program, then a regular meeting with consent items and business briefings. Key business items include alternative delivery for the Peter Kirk Pool project, a draft tool library plan, and proposed code amendments for housing on faith-owned land. The council will also discuss a potential affordable housing agreement at Arete Apartments and a visioning collaboration for the Totem Lake Southern Industrial Subarea.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5229", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5229" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Transportation Commission Meeting July 22, 2026", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5209", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5209" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on youth rights, park rules, parking impound changes", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the NE 85th Street Station Area branding and the Urban Forest Management Plan, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key business items include adopting a Youth Bill of Rights, updating park rules, changing parking enforcement and vehicle impound rules, and discussing home business allowances, immigration enforcement response, and a detention center. The consent calendar includes an interlocal agreement with Woodinville for traffic signal infrastructure and various reports.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5208", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5208" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to weigh Kraken Iceplex lease, land swap, parking pricing", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on corrections programs and parking pricing, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business items. Key decisions include a lease amendment for the Kraken Iceplex, a proposed land exchange at Mark Twain Park, and a resolution adopting a Youth Bill of Rights. The consent calendar includes several ordinances and resolutions, including a telecommunications franchise and code enforcement changes.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5202", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5202", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5202" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Transportation Commission Meeting June 24, 2026", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5198", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5198" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on affordable housing zoning, budget, and telecom franchise", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on Cascade Water Alliance rates and the Peter Kirk Pool project, then a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key actions include adopting zoning amendments for affordable housing in low-density zones, a mid-year budget adjustment, and a 10-year telecom franchise for Verta. Several proclamations and routine consent items are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5196", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5196", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5196" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on buying former LDS church property for community use", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will consider several property-related actions, including authorizing the purchase of the former LDS Church property at 13220 NE 132nd Street for community and recreation purposes, declaring the Houghton Village property surplus, and accepting a state loan for a stormwater vault. The council will also review a draft update to park rules and discuss a grant for Central Way bike lane improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5192", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5192", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5192" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Transportation Commission Meeting May 28, 2026", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5187", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5187" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to weigh affordable housing rules, utility rates, minimum wage", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on utility rates and a Cascade Water Alliance supply plan, then a regular meeting with proclamations, consent items, and business items. Key discussions include affordable housing requirements in low-density zones, a housing dashboard update, a parking map pilot, and a legislative request on the Kirkland minimum wage. The council will also consider a letter to King County about proposed 2027 wastewater treatment rates.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5186", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5186", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5186" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt NE 85th Street Station Area zoning code amendments", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on public defense services and code enforcement process amendments, then a regular meeting with public hearings, proclamations, and consent calendar items. Key business includes adopting zoning amendments for the NE 85th Street Station Area, reviewing Neighborhood Safety Program projects, and discussing a housing pilot on faith-owned land. The parks rules update was postponed.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5184", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5184", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5184" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Transportation Commission Meeting April 22, 2026", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5182", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5182" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider buying church property for parks", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting on April 21, 2026. Key items include a potential church property acquisition for parks and community services, adoption of zoning code amendments for the NE 85th Street Station Area, and a resolution on immigration enforcement responses. The consent calendar includes several contracts and reports.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5181", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5181", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5181" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to weigh immigration enforcement response, parking rules, property purchase", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on human services and water pressure, then a regular meeting with proclamations, consent items, and several business items. Key actions include adopting zoning code amendments for minimum parking requirements, authorizing acquisition of the Perrin Property for the Public Works Maintenance Center expansion, and discussing a draft resolution on responding to federal immigration enforcement. The council will also consider policy principles for the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and adopt a hazard mitigation annex.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5178", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5178", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5178" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Transportation Commission Meeting March 25, 2026", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5174", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5174" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider eminent domain for Overlake Oil property", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire the Overlake Oil property for the Public Works Maintenance Center Expansion Project. The council will also review updates on the Marina Park dock and shoreline renovation, a proposed parking lot improvement, and the 2027 Comprehensive Water System Plan. Other business includes an amendment to the Emerson Campus Master Plan, approval of professional services expenses for the Kraken Iceplex, and updates on school zone signing and state legislation.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5169", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5169", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5169" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to weigh urban forest plan, tourism events, staff leave, court pay", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on probation services and the Planning Work Program, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business items. Key business includes updates on the urban forest management plan, tourism event funding, vacation/management leave for non-represented staff, judge pro tem compensation, and a legislative update. The council will also discuss potential responses to federal immigration activity in Kirkland.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5167", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5167", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5167" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider acquiring Lamas' property for Mark Twain Park expansion", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on state-mandated parking code amendments and a joint meeting with the Park Board, then at the regular meeting consider authorizing acquisition of the Lamas' property adjacent to Mark Twain Park via purchase or condemnation, approve a successor interlocal agreement with the Lake Washington School District for joint use of athletic fields, and receive updates on the 2026 legislative session and the Peter Kirk Pool enclosure. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5163", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5163", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5163" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Transportation Commission Meeting January 28, 2026", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5161", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5161" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on Houghton Village zoning, property sale", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on minor zoning code amendments tied to the Houghton Village Development Plan, and consider authorizing the sale of the Houghton Village property. The agenda also includes a study session on municipal court caseloads and a joint meeting with the Transportation Commission, plus several consent items related to housing funding and administrative approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5160", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5160", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5160" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt design review code changes and 2025-2030 transportation plan", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on community court services and a KCSARC pilot program, then a regular meeting with public hearings, presentations, and consent items. Key business includes adopting Ordinance O-4922 to overhaul design review zoning code chapters, and Resolution R-5713 for the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The council will also receive annual reports on sustainability, DEIB, and financials, plus updates from LWIT and the legislative session.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5155", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5155", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5155" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to pick mayor, vote on IFIT police agreement, water pressure fix", "summary": "The Kirkland City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2026, with the study session cancelled. The council will swear in members, select a mayor and deputy mayor, and consider several business items including an update on the Upper Highlands water pressure project, school zone safety options, a Green Loop implementation briefing, and a resolution to modify the Independent Force Investigation Team (IFIT) agreement to add Seattle Police as a member. The consent calendar includes a resolution to relinquish city interest in an unopened right-of-way requested by property owner Daniel Shinstrom, plus routine reports. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss potential real property acquisition and litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5152", "minutes_url": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5152", "source": "https://kirkland.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5152" } ] }