Lake Forest Park, Washington

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

SPECIAL TREE BOARD MEETING

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELLED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TREE BOARD MEETING- CANCELLED

The regular Tree Board meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 has been cancelled. A special meeting will be held on July 8, 2026. No other agenda items are provided.

• Regular meeting of July 1, 2026 cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the police chief hiring process and to remove and certify entry-level and lateral police officer eligibility lists. The commission will consider an interview panel for the chief hiring and approve minutes from May 5.

• Discussion of Chief of Police hiring process and interview panel
• Removal of names from Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Civil Service List
• Certification of Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Eligibility Lists

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Lake Forest Park City Council will consider a resolution to place a property tax levy on the November 2026 ballot to fund public safety services. The council is also set to take action on a Road Safety Action Plan, a master use permit for Forged Fiber 37, LLC, and a budget amendment. New business includes grant agreements for park improvements at Horizon View Park and Blue Heron Park. A draft letter to King County Metro about proposed changes to bus route 372 will be discussed.

• Resolution 26-2084: Ballot measure authorizing regular property tax levy exceeding state limits for public safety services starting 2027
• Road Safety Action Plan (third presentation/action)
• Ordinance 26-1317: Master Use Permit for Forged Fiber 37, LLC (third presentation/action)
• Resolution 26-2087: Authorizing grant agreement with King County for Horizon View Park Improvements (Youth and Amateur Sports)
• Draft letter to King County Metro about proposed changes to bus route 372

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss Resolution 26-2084, which would place a measure on the November 2026 ballot asking voters to authorize exceeding state property tax limits for police and public safety services beginning in 2027. The committee will also review possible updates to the Governance Manual related to the Open Public Meeting Act and consider a draft letter to King County Metro regarding proposed changes to bus route 372. Public comments are accepted in person only.

• Resolution 26-2084: ballot measure to exceed property tax limits (RCW 84.55) for police and public safety services starting in 2027
• Overview of the Open Public Meeting Act and possible updates to the Governance Manual
• Draft letter to King County Metro about proposed changes to bus route 372

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted. The notice of cancellation was posted on June 17, 2025.

• Cancellation of June 18, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee meeting

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

This is a work session of the Lake Forest Park City Council, where no public comment is taken and no formal decisions are made. The council will discuss the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP), a draft letter to King County Metro about proposed changes to bus route 372, and the Planning Commission's work plan tiers.

• Discussion of the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP)
• Draft letter to King County Metro regarding proposed changes to bus route 372
• Planning Commission work plan 'tiers'

The Lake Forest Park City Council held a work session on June 11, 2026. They discussed the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, a draft letter to King County Metro regarding proposed changes to Bus Route 372, and the Planning Commission's work plan tiers. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these topics; the only action was unanimous adoption of the meeting agenda.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a resolution adopting the six-year Transportation Improvement Program, a road safety plan, and a master use permit for a fiber optics project. New business includes approving professional services agreements for engineering support related to Sound Transit permit review and an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 budget. Council will also discuss financial outlook and a draft letter to King County Metro regarding changes to bus route 372.

• Resolution 26-2075 adopting Transportation Improvement Program for 2027-2032 (third presentation)
• Ordinance 26-1317 for Master Use Permit for Forged Fiber 37, LLC (second presentation)
• Ordinance 26-1318 amending the 2025-2026 budget
• Professional Services Agreements for on-call engineering services for Sound Transit permit review
• Draft letter to King County Metro about proposed changes to bus route 372

The Council approved a six-year Transportation Improvement Program (2027-2032) and authorized multiple professional services agreements with engineering firms for on-call and Sound Transit ST3 support. Council also unanimously directed the administration to draft a ballot measure for a property tax levy of $0.22 per $1,000 assessed value from 2027 through 2032. Two ordinances (Master Use Permit for Forged Fiber 37 LLC and 2025-2026 budget amendment) were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved Resolution 26-2075 adopting six-year Transportation Improvement Program (2027-2032) unanimously
• Approved Resolutions 26-2076 & 26-2080 with David Evans for on-call engineering and Sound Transit support (1 dissent: Goode)
• Approved Resolutions 26-2077 & 26-2081 with GeoEngineers for on-call engineering and Sound Transit support (1 dissent: Goode)
• Approved Resolutions 26-2078 & 26-2082 with Otak for on-call engineering and Sound Transit support unanimously
• Approved Resolutions 26-2079 & 26-2083 with PACE Engineers for on-call engineering and Sound Transit support unanimously
• Directed administration to draft a property tax levy ballot measure at $0.22/$1,000 for 2027-2032 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including meeting notes, minutes, and claim fund transactions totaling $514,357.42 unanimously
• Amended agenda to remove item 9.B (letter to King County Metro on bus route 372) without objection

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance and next steps for affordable housing. The agenda includes public comment opportunities in person only, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a report from the City Council liaison. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Critical Areas Ordinance Update – discussion on tribal outreach, checklist, and questions
• Affordable Housing Next Steps and Direction Discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 12, 2026
• Report from City Council liaison Josh Rosenau
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026

TREE BOARD MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Tree Board will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2026, with public comment accepted only in person. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, old business items such as the KCD map and tree giveaway, and a new business update on roundabout canopy coverage.

• Roundabout Canopy Coverage Update
• KCD map discussion
• Tree Giveaway planning
• Outreach check-in
• Updates on articles

CANCELLED - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

This Regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to report.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

The Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss three items: the Planning Commission's work plan tiers, a draft letter to King County Metro regarding proposed changes to bus route 372, and a continued discussion on the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. No final decisions are expected at this meeting; these are discussion items only.

• Planning Commission work plan tiers
• Draft letter to King County Metro on proposed changes to bus route 372
• Continued discussion on City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies
• No public hearings or ordinances on the agenda
• Meeting is hybrid; public comment accepted in writing by 5:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 26-2075 for the Transportation Improvement Program covering 2027-2032. Also on the agenda are a contract for prosecution services with Sarah Roberts, PLLC, and an ordinance for a Master Use Permit for Forged Fiber 37, LLC. The council will continue discussions on the city's financial outlook and budget strategies, and will consider proclamations for Pride Month, Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Ride Transit Month.

• Public hearing on Resolution 26-2075 (Transportation Improvement Program 2027-2032)
• Resolution 26-2074 authorizing contract for prosecution services with Sarah Roberts, PLLC
• Ordinance 26-1317 for Master Use Permit for Forged Fiber 37, LLC
• Continued discussion on city financial outlook and budget strategies
• Executive session on real estate acquisition and employee performance review

SPECIAL - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss Lakefront Park history photos and a related project. The board will also take public comments in person. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is largely procedural aside from the park discussion.

• Discussion of Lakefront Park history photos and project

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a budget monitoring update for April 2026 and continue a discussion on the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. Public comments are accepted in person only; no new business is on the agenda.

• Budget Monitoring & Financial Update - April 2026
• Continued discussion on City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies

CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION (SPECIAL MEETING)

This is a special meeting of the Lake Forest Park City Council held as a town hall and community discussion. The agenda consists of a public question-and-answer session with no formal legislative actions, rezonings, or contracts listed. Written and in-person public comment are accepted.

• Community Q&A session with the full City Council
• Meeting held in person at Third Place Commons and virtually via Zoom
• Public comment accepted in writing or orally in person
• No votes or action items on the agenda

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

This is a work session of the Lake Forest Park City Council. The main agenda item is a council discussion on community outreach and engagement. No public comment is taken during the work session. The council may add items not listed on the agenda.

• Council discussion topic: Community outreach and engagement

The Lake Forest Park City Council held a work session on May 14, 2026. The only formal action was unanimously adopting the agenda. Councilmembers discussed community outreach and engagement strategies, with a subcommittee of Muilenburg, Goode, and Rosenau formed to develop engagement plans. No substantive decisions or votes on ordinances, contracts, or policies occurred.

• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Lake Forest Park City Council will consider a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Facet for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements (design, engineering, environmental review, permitting). Also up for action is Ordinance 26-1316 to add a limited-term Program Executive to the 2026 budget positions. The council will discuss the Transportation Improvement Program for 2027–2032 and hear first presentations on janitorial and prosecution services contracts. Routine items include adoption of consent calendar items such as grant agreements for hazardous waste and waste reduction.

• Resolution 26-2070: Authorize Amendment No. 2 to AG-24-026 with Facet for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements – design, engineering, environmental review, and permitting
• Ordinance 26-1316: Amend 2026 budget to add a Program Executive – Limited Term Employee
• Transportation Improvement Program for calendar years 2027–2032 (new business)
• Resolution 26-2073: Authorize janitorial services agreement with Buenavista Services, Inc. (first presentation)
• Resolution 26-2074: Authorize prosecution services contract with Sarah Roberts, PLLC (first presentation)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment opportunities. Old business includes an overview presentation on the Critical Areas Ordinance update (LFPMC Chapter 16.16) and a review of an affordable housing draft purpose statement and objectives. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, and most other items are procedural approvals.

• Critical Areas Ordinance Update – overview presentation of LFPMC Chapter 16.16
• Affordable Housing Draft Purpose Statement and Objectives
• Second review and approval of February 10, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 14, 2026, meeting minutes
• Report from City Council Liaison Josh Rosenau

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear presentations from ShoreLake Arts Executive Director Laura James and new Public Works Director Nova Heaton and Superintendent Mack Douglas. The board will also discuss 2026 community events, a geocaching program, a parks newsletter article, and Lakefront Park updates.

• Presentation from ShoreLake Arts Executive Director Laura James
• Presentation from new Public Works Director Nova Heaton and Superintendent Mack Douglas
• Discussion of 2026 Community Events
• Discussion of LFP Adventure Lab/Geocaching
• Lakefront Park Updates and history

TREE BOARD MEETING

This is a regular Tree Board meeting with mostly procedural items and updates. The board will approve minutes from April and hear reports on KCD and SFI grants, an Arbor Day and Green Fair recap, and a work plan check-in. No new business or major decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on King Conservation District (KCD) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) grants
• Recap of Arbor Day and Green Fair events
• Work plan check-in and article updates

The Tree Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 1, 2026, minutes with amendments. No substantive decisions were made; discussion focused on grant updates (KCD and SFI), a recap of Arbor Day and Green Fair, and drafting articles on ivy and tree care.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved April 1, 2026, meeting minutes with amendments unanimously

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of the Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission will address the certification of an Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and consider removal of names from the existing list. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear an announcement regarding the interim police chief.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 27, 2026
• Removal of names from Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Civil Service List (Old Business)
• Certify Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (New Business)
• Announcement about Interim Police Chief

The commission unanimously approved the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes, removed names from the entry level and lateral police officer civil service list as presented, and certified the resulting eligibility list. Chair Olson made the motion to remove names; Vice Chair Anderson motioned to certify the list. The commission also noted the appointment of Cmdr. Zanella as interim Police Chief, announced by staff.

• Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed entry level and lateral police officer names from civil service list (unanimous)
• Certified entry level and lateral police officer civil service eligibility list (unanimous)

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from March 11 and handle personnel list updates. Old business includes removing names from the Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Civil Service List. New business involves certifying a Promotional Sergeant Eligibility List. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 11, 2026
• Remove names from the Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Civil Service List
• Certify the Promotional Sergeant Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the March 11, 2026 minutes, removed names from the entry-level and lateral police officer eligibility list, and certified the promotional sergeant eligibility list. The commission also noted Chief Harden's upcoming retirement after 25+ years of service.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed names from entry-level and lateral police officer civil service list as presented by Chief Harden (unanimous)
• Certified promotional sergeant eligibility list as presented by Secretary Moore (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32am (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The council will hear the Police Department's 2025 annual report and discuss two new business items: a Local Road Safety Plan (first presentation) and a resolution authorizing an amendment to a contract for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements. The agenda also includes proclamations for Volunteer Week, Earth Day, Bike Everywhere Month, Municipal Clerks Week, and Affordable Housing Week, as well as a consent calendar approving minutes and expenditures.

• Local Road Safety Plan (first presentation)
• Resolution No. 26-2070 authorizing Amendment No. 2 to AG-24-026 with Facet for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements (first presentation)
• Program Executive – Limited Term Employee (first presentation)
• Police Department 2025 Annual Report presentation

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

The Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed Generative AI Use Policy and continue a discussion on the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Proposed Generative AI Use Policy for city operations
• Continued discussion on City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies

The Council Committee of the Whole meeting on April 20, 2026, consisted of discussions only, with no substantive decisions or votes. Staff introduced a proposed generative AI use policy and the council continued a discussion on city financial outlook and budget strategies. No motions were made or approved.

• No decisions made; discussion only on AI use policy and budget strategies

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Budget and Finance Committee will hear a director's report on March 2026 budget monitoring and a Capital Improvement Plan update. Old business includes continued discussion of the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. No new business is listed.

• Budget Monitoring and Financial Update – March 2026
• Capital Improvement Plan update
• Continued discussion on City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies

The Budget and Finance Committee met to review March financial reports, discuss the Capital Improvement Plan, and review the City Financial Outlook. No substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda adopted by unanimous consent
• March 2026 financial reports reviewed
• Capital Improvement Plan draft presented
• City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies discussed

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss old business including the 2026 Work Plan and housing initial feedback, and new business including an introduction and discussion of the Critical Areas Ordinance update. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2026.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Critical Areas Ordinance Update – introduction and discussion
• Planning Commission 2026 Work Plan approved by City Council
• Planning Commission Working Group discussion on housing initial feedback
• Welcome new commissioner Hina Shahid

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and February meeting minutes, and elected new officers for 2026. David Kleweno was unanimously elected as Chair, and Janne Kaje was unanimously re-elected as Vice Chair. Commissioners also discussed updates on the 2026 Work Plan, housing working group feedback, and a Critical Areas Ordinance update.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Elected David Kleweno as Planning Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Janne Kaje as Planning Commission Vice Chair (unanimous)

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

This meeting is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The April 9, 2026 City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting have been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss Lakefront Park design updates with a consultant, review Blue Heron Park updates, and vote for Chair and Vice-Chair (or Co-Chair). The board will also plan 2026 community events and approve an eNews article submission.

• Lakefront Park design discussion and Facet PowerPoint presentation with consultant
• Blue Heron Park updates
• Votes for Chair and Vice-Chair (or Co-Chair)
• 2026 community events planning
• eNews article submission for May

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the agenda and meeting minutes unanimously. The board elected Tyler Dittman as Chair and Amy Hanegan as Vice-Chair. Staff provided updates on the Lakefront Park and Blue Heron Park projects.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved February meeting minutes unanimously
• Elected Tyler Dittman as Chair
• Elected Amy Hanegan as Vice-Chair
• Tabled discussion on 2026 Community Events
• Agreed to host separate meeting for history/sign research project

TREE BOARD MEETING

The Tree Board will hear a presentation from Sound Transit's Vicky Scuri, likely discussing tree impacts or mitigation. The board will also workshop plans for Tree Equity and finalize details for the Green Fair and Arbor Day event. Updates on grants and communication materials are also scheduled.

• Sound Transit presentation by Vicky Scuri (New Business A)
• Tree Equity Plans & Policies Workshop scheduled for May 19, 2026
• Finalizing plans for Green Fair and Arbor Day (Old Business A)
• Updates on SFI Grant and KCD Grant (Old Business E)
• Updates on communication materials and tree plantings/giveaway

The minutes record primarily procedural approvals and event planning rather than substantive policy or budget decisions. The board approved the agenda and March minutes, and decided to staff a booth at city events. Members coordinated planning for the upcoming Arbor Day and Green Fair, which will provide tree care resources to residents. Updates on the SFI and KCD grants were tabled. The board will review grant updates and event recaps on May 6.

• Approved agenda and March 4 minutes unanimously
• Decided to staff a booth at city events
• Tabled SFI and KCD grant updates for next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for May 6, 2026
• Assigned volunteers to draft LFP Times articles on ivy and tree care
• Planned shift assignments for Arbor Day and Green Fair

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting to discuss the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. No public comment will be taken during this meeting; public comment will be accepted at the subsequent regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. the same evening.

• Discussion of city financial outlook and budget strategies

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies but adjourned without making any decisions or votes.

• Meeting held in person and remotely
• Discussion opened on City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies
• Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda. Key actions include accepting the 33rd Ave NE Emergency Road Repair Project via Resolution 26-2065 and amending the Lake Forest Park Governance Manual via Resolution 26-2066. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the 2025 legislative session and proclamations for Education and Sharing Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Consent calendar approval of City Expenditures for period ending March 26, 2026
• Resolution 26-2065 accepting the 33rd Ave NE Emergency Road Repair Project
• Resolution 26-2066 amending the Lake Forest Park Governance Manual
• Proclamation recognizing March 29, 2026 as Education and Sharing Day
• Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The City Council approved the agenda, several financial transactions, and a resolution regarding the 33rd Avenue NE Emergency Road Repair Project. Additionally, the council passed an amendment to the City of Lake Forest Park Governance Manual.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including $1,440,190.40 in claim fund transactions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-2068 regarding the 33rd Avenue NE Emergency Road Repair Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-2069 amending the City of Lake Forest Park Governance Manual (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a Director's Report on the January and February 2026 Budget Monitoring Dashboard. Under old business, the committee will discuss the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Review of January and February 2026 Budget Monitoring Dashboard Overview
• Discussion of City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The Lake Forest Park City Council holds a work session to discuss two topics: revisions to the Governance Manual and the city's financial outlook and budget strategies. No public comment is taken during this session. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Revisions to the Governance Manual
• City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will vote on two resolutions: one to revive the Police Motors Unit by purchasing a traffic enforcement motorcycle and training one motor officer (Resolution 26-2067), and another to authorize a second amendment and extension to the professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC for municipal building services coverage (Resolution 26-2066). The Council will also finalize appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Planning Commission, and issue a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Red Cross Month. Consent calendar items include approval of meeting minutes, expenditures, and the police motorcycle purchase.

• Resolution 26-2067: Revival of the Police Motors Unit, purchase of a traffic enforcement police motorcycle, and training of one motor officer
• Resolution 26-2066: Authorizing second amendment and extension to professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC for municipal building services coverage
• Appointing Josh Anderson to the Lake Forest Park Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Position 6 (partial term)
• Appointing Hina Shahid to the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission Position 7 (partial term)
• Proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Red Cross Month

The Lake Forest Park City Council unanimously approved several items including the appointment of Josh Anderson to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Hina Shahid to the Planning Commission. The council also approved the Consent Calendar, which included Resolution 26-2067 authorizing a police motor officer position and purchase of a traffic enforcement motorcycle, and Resolution 26-2066 extending a professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC. A continued budget discussion was held but no decision was made.

• Appointed Josh Anderson to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Position 6 (unanimous)
• Appointed Hina Shahid to Planning Commission Position 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Resolution 26-2067 for police motor officer, accounts payable $784,461.36, and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-2066 extending SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC contract for building services (unanimous)

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to act on two personnel matters: removing names from the current entry-level civil service list and certifying a new entry-level police officer eligibility list. The commission will also approve minutes from December 2025.

• Decide on removal of names from the Entry Level Civil Service List
• Vote to certify the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting

The Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission approved the removal of names from the entry-level civil service list and certified new entry-level and exceptional-level police officer eligibility lists. Minutes from December 22, 2025, were also unanimously approved. The meeting was procedural in nature, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved December 22, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed entry-level names from civil service list as presented by Chief Harden (unanimous)
• Certified entry-level and exceptional-level police officer eligibility lists (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELED

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted.

TREE BOARD MEETING

The Lake Forest Park Tree Board will vote on final approval of tree code housekeeping amendments. The board will also discuss public outreach assignments, preparations for the Green Fair, Arbor Day planning, and KCD updates. Public comments are limited to three minutes in person, with no online comments accepted.

• Final approval of tree code housekeeping amendments
• Public outreach assignments
• Green Fair preparations
• Arbor Day planning
• KCD updates

The Tree Board approved housekeeping amendments to the city's tree code, updating definitions for exceptional tree diameters and the general tree list. The board also voted to recommend that the urban forest planner present a revised tree list to the city council, which will determine which species are approved for future street planting. Other agenda items, including public outreach materials and Arbor Day planning, were discussed but no final actions were taken.

• Approved tree code housekeeping amendments (LFPMC 16.14.040, 16.14.030)
• Approved recommendation to forward new tree list to urban forest planner

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hear presentations from the Department of Natural Resources Commissioner and the Tree and Planning Commissions, swear in a new police officer, and recognize Women's History Month. Action items include votes on reviving the Police Motors Unit with a motorcycle purchase and training, reaffirming community policing principles, authorizing a King Conservation District grant, and extending a building services contract. Routine consent items include an amendment for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements design and permitting.

• Resolution 26-2067: Revival of Police Department Motors Unit, purchase of traffic enforcement motorcycle, and training of one motor officer.
• Resolution 26-2061: Reaffirming commitment to community policing, de-escalation, and constitutional rights.
• Consent item: Resolution 26-2063 – Amendment No. 1 to AG-24-026 with Facet for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements design, engineering, environmental review, and permitting.
• Resolution 26-2065: Authorizing mayor to sign King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant.
• Resolution 26-2066: Second amendment and extension of professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC for municipal building services coverage.

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss updates on Blue Heron Park and Lakefront Park projects, including a history sign project. The board will also consider changing its meeting time and day. No formal votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Blue Heron Park project updates
• Lakefront Park project updates and history sign project
• Consideration of changing park board meeting time and day
• Approval of January 27, 2026 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved changing its regular meeting time to the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM, beginning April 2, 2026. The board received updates on the Blue Heron Park project, which has been awarded a $10,000 grant from King County Parks, and discussed possible history sign topics for Lakefront Park. Members also agreed to bring a park news article each month for city social media and eNews.

• Approved changing board meeting time to first Thursday at 4:00 PM starting April 2 (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2026 agenda (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss revisions to the Governance Manual and further discuss Planning Commission priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of revisions to the Governance Manual
• Further discussion of Planning Commission priorities

CITY COUNCIL RETREAT

This is a special City Council retreat focused on discussion, not formal action. The agenda includes a finance update from the City Administrator and Finance Director, followed by a session on council priorities. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Finance and revenue update from City Administrator Hill & Finance Director Vaughn
• Council priorities working session led by Deputy Mayor Furutani
• Primer questions facilitated by Vice Chair Goldman

The Lake Forest Park City Council held a special meeting retreat on February 21, 2026, with presentations and discussions on current projects, revenue, finances, and council priorities. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting, which was purely procedural and informational.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a Director's Report featuring the December 2025 Budget Monitoring Dashboard. No other substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda for this meeting; the remaining items are procedural (call to order, agenda adoption, public comments, and adjournment).

• Director's Report: December 2025 Budget Monitoring Dashboard

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign an amendment to a contract with Facet for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements design and engineering. The council will also vote on a resolution reaffirming commitment to community policing and de-escalation, and confirm the appointment of a new Public Works Director. Several appointments to advisory boards and a proclamation recognizing a Day of Remembrance are on the agenda.

• Appointing Josh Anderson and Mike Vetersneck to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (partial terms)
• Resolution 26-2063 authorizing Amendment No. 1 with Facet for Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements design, engineering, and permitting
• Resolution 26-2061 reaffirming commitment to community policing, de-escalation, and constitutional rights
• Resolution 26-2064 confirming Nova Heaton as Public Works Director
• Proclamation recognizing February 19, 2026 as a Day of Remembrance

The council confirmed Nova Heaton as Public Works Director and tabled a resolution on community policing to a future meeting. They also approved several reappointments to city advisory bodies and authorized payments totaling over $1.48 million via the consent calendar.

• Approved Resolution 26-2064 confirming Nova Heaton as Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 26-2061 on community policing to February 26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including reappointments to Planning Commission, Tree Board, and Parks Board, and payments of $1,485,402.72
• Appointed Mike Vetersneck to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Position 7 (unanimous)
• Waived three-touch rule for Resolution 26-2063 regarding Lakefront Improvements contract (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Saunders from the meeting (5-1, with Deputy Mayor Furutani dissenting)