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Lake Forest ParkWA averageUS Census ACS
Population
13,356
Per-capita income
$76,213
Median home value
$928,700
Bachelor's or higher
66%
Typical home value $1,001,406 -1.5% yr/yr · +11.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Who’s on the CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION (SPECIAL MEETING)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20256 housing units ($1.7M)
🗳️ Election results (13 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council Position 7 2025-11-04
Larry Goldman ✓ 4,078 · WRITE-IN 58
City Council Position 5 2025-11-04
Tracy Furutani ✓ 4,216 · Reid Olsen 1,192 · WRITE-IN 21
City Council Position 3 2025-11-04
Josh Rosenau ✓ 2,947 · Jon Lebo 2,558 · WRITE-IN 12
City Council Position 2 2025-11-04
Matt Muilenburg ✓ 3,419 · WRITE-IN 1,290 · Fred Grant 756
City Council Position 1 2025-11-04
Semra Riddle ✓ 3,068 · Bryce James 2,497 · WRITE-IN 12
Mayor 2023-11-07
Tom French ✓ 3,161 · Jeff R. Johnson 1,701 · WRITE-IN 4
City Council Position 6 2023-11-07
Paula Goode ✓ 2,526 · Stephanie Angelis 2,268 · WRITE-IN 17
City Council Position 4 2023-11-07
Ellyn Saunders ✓ 4,052 · Nigel Keiffer 726 · WRITE-IN 8
City Council Position 2 2023-11-07
Lorri Bodi ✓ 3,706 · WRITE-IN 37
City Council Position 7 2021-11-02
Larry Goldman ✓ 2,875 · Paul Sanford 2,494 · WRITE-IN 25
City Council Position 5 2021-11-02
Tracy Furutani ✓ 3,034 · Maddy Larson 2,326 · WRITE-IN 23
City Council Position 3 2021-11-02
Jon Lebo ✓ 3,359 · Stephanie Angelis 1,998 · WRITE-IN 26

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Tue Oct 6, 2026

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Parks board to discuss wildlife scavenger hunt, 2027 events

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review and approve its September meeting minutes, then discuss the Lakefront Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Project and planning for 2027 community events. Public oral comments are accepted only in person, limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom, with the agenda otherwise focused on routine business items.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at 4:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81588635483 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 815 8863 5483 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the room. Fill out the form and the presiding officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at . AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. REVIEW / APPROVE MEETING MINUTES A. September 1, 2026 PRAB Minutes 5. BUSINESS - Lakefront Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Project - 2027 Community Events - Other 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Board on agenda items. - Oral public comments are only accepted …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

TREE BOARD MEETING

Thu Oct 8, 2026

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Thu Oct 8, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Thu Oct 22, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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Thu Oct 1, 2026

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION

Lake Forest Park council weighs 2027-2028 budget and Beach Drive Lift Station design contract

The Lake Forest Park City Council holds a special work session on Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 6:00 PM, in person and via Zoom. The council will hear a first presentation of Resolution 26-2098, which would authorize the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Skillings, Inc. for 100% design of the Beach Drive Lift Station Project. Council members will also deliberate and make recommendations on the proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. No public comment is taken during this work session.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81041643139 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 810 4164 3139 Public Comment is not taken during the Work Session. As allowed by law, the Council may add items not listed on the agenda. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake Forest Park city limits. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOPICS A. Resolution 26-2098/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Skillings, Inc. for 100% Design of the Beach Drive Lift Station Project (First Presentation) B. Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget - City Council Deliberations and Recommendations 4. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, October 19, 2026, …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Lake Forest Park Council deliberates proposed 2027-2028 biennial budget

The Lake Forest Park City Council holds a special meeting on September 28, 2026, whose only substantive agenda item is deliberation and recommendations on the proposed 2027-2028 biennial budget. The meeting also includes routine procedural steps and a public comment period, with oral comments accepted only in person and limited to three minutes per speaker. No dollar figures, department details, or specific budget proposals are included in the agenda text.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82236009204 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 822 3600 9204 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up-to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake Fore …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION

Council hears Community Development, Public Works budget presentations

The Lake Forest Park City Council is holding a special work session to hear department presentations on the Mayor's Preliminary Budget from Community Development and Public Works. No public comment is taken during the work session, and the council may add items not listed on the agenda. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a regular meeting following at 7:00 p.m.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Work Session (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.) Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87276662793 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 972 7666 2793 Public Comment is not taken during the Work Session. As allowed by law, the Council may add items not listed on the agenda. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake Forest Park city limits. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. CONFIRMATION REVIEW CALENDAR 4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOPICS A. Department Presentations of Mayor's Preliminary Budget - Community Development - Public Works 5. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Special Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Ses …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to weigh positions on three statewide initiatives

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on three statewide initiative measures: IL26-001 (parental rights in public schools), IL26-638 (athletics participation based on biological sex), and IP26-645 (repealing a state income tax on high earners). The council may support, oppose, or take no position on each. The agenda also includes the Mayor's preliminary 2027-2028 biennial budget presentation and action on professional service agreements for arborist services related to Sound Transit's ST3 permit review.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Work Session (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.) Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87276662793 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 972 7666 2793 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to the Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up-to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.go …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Council reviews preliminary budget for municipal services, HR, public safety

The Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear department presentations on the Mayor's Preliminary Budget, covering Municipal Services, Human Resources, and Public Safety. This is a discussion item, not a final budget approval. Public comments are accepted in person only, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86320384126 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 863 2038 4126 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up-to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers withi …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

Civil Service Commission to certify police officer eligibility lists

The Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including approving prior meeting minutes, updating the police chief hiring process, and certifying eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral police officers. The commission will also discuss removing names from existing civil service lists and appointing a civil service secretary.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Monday, September 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM Meeting Location: Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89963784087 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 899 6378 4087 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 8:30 A.M. 2. APPROVE MINUTES A. Approve Meeting Minutes - June 25, 2026 3. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Entry Level Police Officer and Support Services Officer Civil Service Lists - Removal of Names B. Chief of Police Hiring Update 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Certify Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Eligibility Lists B. Civil Service Secretary Appointment C. Support Services Officer 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS / SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7. ADJOURN Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact city hall at 206-368-5440 by 12:00 p.m. one business day before the meeting for more information.
Thu Sep 17, 2026

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Council committee to review mayor's 2027-2028 revenue projections

The Lake Forest Park City Council Budget and Finance Committee will review the mayor's proposed revenue projections for 2027-2028 and receive an update on 2025/2026 interest income. Public comment is limited to in-person attendees, with a three-minute time limit per speaker.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84030684281 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 840 3068 4281 The City Council Budget and Finance Committee is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Fill the form out and the Presiding Officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Committee will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Committee on agenda items. - Oral public comments are only accepted in person to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. - Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. - Committee members may not respond during public comments, but may ask staff to follow up, if appropriate. - Public comments ma …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING

Budget and Finance Committee Special Meeting cancelled

The Lake Forest Park City Council Budget and Finance Committee Special Meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, has been cancelled.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Lake Forest Park City Council meeting is cancelled: Budget & Finance Committee Special Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Matthew McLean, CMC City Clerk Dated: September 9, 2026 Posted: September 9, 2026
Thu Sep 10, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Mayor presents preliminary 2027-2028 biennial budget

The City Council will review the Mayor's preliminary biennial budget for 2027-2028. The agenda also includes discussions on professional service agreements for arborist support and the Beach Drive Lift Station Project.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Budget & Finance Meeting (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.). Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89716009522 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 897 1600 9522 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to the Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up-to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING

Committee reviews 2027-2028 Capital Improvement Plan budget

The City Council Budget and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to review the budget for the 2027-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. This session is dedicated to discussing upcoming capital project funding and planning.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Budget & Finance Meeting (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.). Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89716009522 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 897 1600 9522 The City Council Budget and Finance Committee is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Fill the form out and the Presiding Officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Capital Improvement Plan - Budget Review for 2027-2028 4. ADJOURN Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact city hall at 206-368-5440 by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting for more information.
Thu Sep 10, 2026

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Tue Sep 8, 2026

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Planning Commission to discuss Critical Areas Ordinance and affordable housing

The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission is meeting to discuss potential amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance, including a background discussion on reasonable use exemptions, and to hear guest perspectives on barriers to middle housing as part of affordable housing next steps. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88590680456 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 885 9068 0456 The Planning Commission is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending the meeting in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the room. Fill out the form and the presiding officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments for public hearings will be submitted to Planning Commission if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the Planning Commission the next day. Because the City has implemented oral comments, written comments are no longer being read under Public Comments. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. (confirm recording start) 2. PLANNING COMMISSION’S LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026

TREE BOARD MEETING

Tree Board to discuss tree code updates and outreach events

The Lake Forest Park Tree Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, public comments, and reports. They will also cover old business like the tree giveaway and outreach, and new business including a Q&A on the tree code help topics page, city tree list and code updates, and a tabling event for the 10/25 Climate Hub.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK TREE BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83369270310 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 833 6927 0310 The Tree Board is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the room. Fill out the form and the presiding officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. SHORT REFLECTION 3. INTRODUCTIONS 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 5. APPROVE MINUTES A. Approval of August Meeting Minutes 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Board on agenda items. - Oral public comments are only accepted in person to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. - Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. - Board members may not respon …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discusses lakefront projects and community events

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several upcoming projects and community initiatives. Topics include the Lakefront Wildlife Scavenger Hunt, a lakefront history photo project, and Blue Heron Park. The board will also review 2026 community events.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, September 01, 2026 at 4:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81588635483 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 815 8863 5483 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the room. Fill out the form and the presiding officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at . AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. REVIEW / APPROVE MEETING MINUTES A. July 7, 2026 PRAB Minutes 5. BUSINESS - Lakefront Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Project - Lakefront History Photo/Project - Blue Heron Park - 2026 Community Events - Other 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Board on ag …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Lake Forest Park cancels Aug. 20, 24, and 27 city meetings

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a working meeting. The Lake Forest Park City Council has cancelled its Budget & Finance Committee meeting, Committee of the Whole meeting, and Regular Meeting scheduled for late August 2026. No business will be conducted on those dates.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Lake Forest Park City Council meetings are cancelled: Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Matthew McLean, CMC City Clerk Dated: August 18, 2025 Posted: August 18, 2025
Mon Aug 24, 2026

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lake Forest Park cancels Aug. 20, 24, 27 city meetings

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a working meeting. The Lake Forest Park City Council has cancelled its Budget & Finance Committee meeting, Committee of the Whole meeting, and Regular Council meeting for late August 2026. No business will be conducted at these sessions.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Lake Forest Park City Council meetings are cancelled: Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Matthew McLean, CMC City Clerk Dated: August 18, 2025 Posted: August 18, 2025
Thu Aug 20, 2026

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Lake Forest Park cancels three August 2026 city council meetings

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for three upcoming Lake Forest Park City Council meetings: the Budget & Finance Committee meeting on August 20, 2026, the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 24, 2026, and the Regular Council meeting on August 27, 2026. No business items are listed because the meetings are cancelled.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Lake Forest Park City Council meetings are cancelled: Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Matthew McLean, CMC City Clerk Dated: August 18, 2025 Posted: August 18, 2025
Thu Aug 13, 2026

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Thu Aug 13, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to confirm new police chief, approve contracts and ordinances

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including confirming the mayor's offer of employment to Diego Zanella as Chief of Police, authorizing an engagement letter with the Arete Law Group, and approving a master use permit for McLeodUSA. They will also receive presentations on fiscal year-end projections and the Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute, and consider resolutions for the L90 Culvert Project and arborist services for Sound Transit's ST3 permit review.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Work Session (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.). Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89716009522 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 897 1600 9522 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to the Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up-to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Lake Forest Park City Council work session cancelled

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The Lake Forest Park City Council Work Session scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled, as announced by City Clerk Matthew McLean on August 10, 2026. No business items are scheduled for this meeting.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Lake Forest Park City Council meeting is cancelled: City Council Work Session Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Matthew McLean, CMC City Clerk Dated: August 10, 2026 Posted: August 10, 2026
Tue Aug 11, 2026

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Planning Commission to discuss middle housing and Critical Areas Ordinance updates

The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with continued discussions on middle housing regulations and potential amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance. The meeting includes public comment opportunities, but only in-person oral comments are accepted. No public hearings or new business items are listed.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88590680456 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 885 9068 0456 The Planning Commission is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending the meeting in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the room. Fill out the form and the presiding officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments for public hearings will be submitted to Planning Commission if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the Planning Commission the next day. Because the City has implemented oral comments, written comments are no longer being read under Public Comments. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. (confirm recording start) 2. PLANNING COMMISSION’S LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We’d li …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

TREE BOARD MEETING

Lake Forest Park Tree Board to discuss KCD map, tree giveaway, and outreach updates

The Tree Board will meet to consider old business items including a King Conservation District map, a tree giveaway event, and outreach articles. The meeting includes in-person public comment and approval of July 8th special meeting minutes.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK TREE BOARD MEETING Wednesday, August 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83369270310 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 833 6927 0310 The Tree Board is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending in person, there is a sign-in sheet located near the entrance to the room. Fill out the form and the presiding officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 2. SHORT REFLECTION 3. INTRODUCTIONS 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 5. APPROVE MINUTES A. Approval of July 8th special meeting minutes. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Board will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Board on agenda items. - Oral public comments are only accepted in person to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. - Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. - Board members may not resp …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026

CANCELLED - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting cancelled

The regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, has been cancelled.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING - CANCELLED Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 LAKE FOREST PARK PARKS AND RECREATION ADVIOSRY BOARD MEETING NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CANCELATION The Regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting for Tuesday August 4, 2026, has been cancelled.
Thu Jul 23, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Lake Forest Park Council to consider public safety levy lid lift committees and telecom master use permit

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including appointing pro and con committees for a November 2026 public safety levy lid lift, a first presentation of a master use permit for McLeodUSA Telecommunications, and authorizing a utility easement for the SR 104 roundabout project. The agenda also includes consent items such as an interlocal agreement amendment with the Coalition of Small Police Agencies and a professional services agreement for the L90 Culvert Project design.

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✓ Decided: Council approves utility easement, appointments, and cancels August meetings

The Lake Forest Park City Council approved a utility easement with Erin Campbell for the SR 104 and 40th Pl. NE Roundabout Project, appointed members to the Pro and Con committees for Proposition 1, and canceled all August council meetings. The council also authorized the mayor to sign an engagement letter with the Arete Law Group and placed a telecommunications ordinance on the consent calendar for the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made on the L90 Culvert Project design services, which was deferred to a future meeting.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87276662793 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 872 7666 2793 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign -in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to the Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up -to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake F …
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council July 23, 2026 August 13, 2026 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 23, 2026 It is noted that this meeting was held in person in the City Council Chambers and remotely via Zoom. Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula Goode, Matt Muilenburg (via Zoom), Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau Councilmembers absent: Ellyn Saunders Staff present: Kim Adams Pratt, City Attorney; Diego Zanella, Interim Police Chief; Nova Heaton, Public Works Director; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director; Rebecca Dickinson, Program Executive; Mike Read, Sr. Project Manager; Katie Phillips, Project Manager; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: Genevieve Jones, KC Metro Government Relations Dave VanderZee, KC Metro Project Manager – North Link Luke Distelhorst, KC Metro Sr. Comm. Engagement Planner Tanya Laskelle, Center for Human Services Assoc. Executive Director Robby Grillo, Shoreline Historical Museum Director Silje Sodal, Third Place Commons Executive Director 17 visitors CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Furutani called the regular City Council meeting of July 23, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Cmbr. Goode led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Deputy Mayor Furutani requested the addition of an item following Public Comments and before Presentations for a Proclamation. Vice Chair Goldman moved to …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council considers public safety levy committees and L90 Culvert project design

The City Council will discuss the 2027-2028 biennium budget and upcoming King County Metro route changes. The body is deciding on appointments for the Proposition 1 Public Safety Services Levy Lid Lift committees and a design services agreement for the L90 Culvert Project.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87276662793 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 872 7666 2793 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign -in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to the Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up -to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake F …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

CANCELLED - CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

City Council Committee of the Whole meeting cancelled

The City Council Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, has been cancelled.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Lake Forest Park City Council meeting is cancelled: City Council Committee of the Whole Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Matthew McLean, CMC City Clerk Dated: July 16, 2026 Posted: July 16, 2026
Thu Jul 16, 2026

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee will discuss the 2027‑2028 budget calendar and process

The Budget and Finance Committee will adopt its agenda, hear public comments, and receive a June 2026 budget monitoring update. It will review the proposed budget calendar for the 2027‑2028 biennium and provide an overview of the upcoming budget process. No decisions are listed beyond discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Budget and Finance Committee meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:01 p.m. because a quorum of Committee members was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84030684281 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 840 3068 4281 The City Council Budget and Finance Committee is providing opportunities for public comment by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign -in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Fill the form out and the Presiding Officer will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Committee will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Committee on agenda items. - Oral public comments are only accepted in person to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. - Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. - Committee members may not respond during public comments, but may ask staff to follow up, if appropriate. - Public comments may not b …
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Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Approved by Council July 16, 2026 MeetingMinutes July 23, 2026 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 16, 2026 It is noted that this meeting was held in person in the Emergency Operations Center at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Budget & Finance Committee members present: Semra Riddle, Chair Budget & Finance Committee members absent: Paula Goode, Vice Chair; Matt Muilenburg Other Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Larry Goldman Staff present: Phil Hill, City Administrator; Jessica Halterman, Deputy City Clerk Others present: 0 visitors CALL TO ORDER Chair Riddle called the July 16, 2026, Budget and Finance Committee meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Lacking a quorum of Committee members, Chair Riddle adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Semra Riddle, Chair Jessica Halterman, Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 6CBF8078-2C1F-8203-818B-6505B085600E
Tue Jul 14, 2026

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELLED

Lake Forest Park Planning Commission meeting cancelled for July 14, 2026

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

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELLED Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CANCELLATION The Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, has been cancelled.
Thu Jul 9, 2026

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on stormwater cleaning contract and police interlocal agreement amendment

The council will hear a proclamation honoring Principal Aimee Miner and receive presentations from community partners on the 2027-2028 biennial budget. Under new business, the council will consider authorizing a contract for stormwater system cleaning with Ventilation Power Cleaning, Inc. and an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Coalition of Small Police Agencies to allow the University of Washington Police Department to join.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 stormwater system cleaning contract

The City Council approved a service contract for stormwater system cleaning and authorized claim fund transactions totaling $528,441.55. An amendment to an interlocal agreement regarding the Coalition of Small Police Agencies was moved to a future meeting's consent calendar.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Work Session (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.). Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89716009522 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 897 1600 9522 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign -in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to the Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up -to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov …
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council July 9, 2026 July 23, 2026 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 9, 2026 It is noted that this meeting was held in person in the City Council Chambers and remotely via Zoom. Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula Goode, Matt Muilenburg, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau, Ellyn Saunders (via Zoom) Councilmembers absent: none Staff present: Tom French, Mayor; Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Kim Adams Pratt, City Attorney (via Zoom); Diego Zanella, Interim Police Chief; Nova Heaton, Public Works Director; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: Laura James, ShoreLake Arts Executive Director Emily Jones, Shoreline-LFP Senior Activity Center Executive Director Linda Finch, City of Shoreline Recreation & Cultural Services Superintendent 17 visitors CALL TO ORDER Mayor French called the regular City Council meeting of July 9, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Cmbr. Rosenau led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Cmbr. Rosenau seconded. The motion to adopt the agenda carried by unanimous consent. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor French invited comments from the public. Barry Hansen provided comments thanking the Council for supporting the Shoreline Historical Museum and presented the newly p …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Council will discuss community outreach and the 2027‑2028 budget calendar

The Lake Forest Park City Council Work Session will include discussion of community outreach and a review of the budget calendar for the 2027‑2028 biennium. No public comment will be taken during the work session. The meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM and will be held in person at City Hall and via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: City Council tables community outreach discussion

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda and voted to table the community outreach item until the next session. The council discussed the 2027-2028 biennium budget calendar, which will be revisited at a future meeting.

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cityoflfp.gov CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Please note, this link works for both the Work Session (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.). Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89716009522 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 897 1600 9522 Public Comment is not taken during the Work Session. As allowed by law, the Council may add items not listed on the agenda. For up-to-date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov. Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake Forest Park city limits. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOPICS A. Community outreach B. Budget calendar for the 2027-2028 biennium budget 4. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) Any person requiring a disabil …
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City Council Work Session Minutes Approved by Council July 9, 2026 July 23, 2026 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES July 9, 2026 It is noted that this meeting was held in person in the Emergency Operations Center and remotely via Zoom. Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula Goode, Matt Muilenburg, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau, Ellyn Saunders (via Zoom) Councilmembers absent: none Staff present: Tom French, Mayor; Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Nova Heaton, Public Works Director; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: 0 visitors CALL TO ORDER Mayor French called the July 9, 2026, City Council work session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion to adopt the agenda as presented carried unanimously. COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOPICS Community Outreach Cmbr. Muilenburg moved to table this item to the next session. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion carried with Cmbr. Riddle dissenting. Budget Calendar for the 2027-2028 biennium budget Administrator Hill gave a brief introduction. Council discussion followed. Vice Chair Goldman arrived at 6:08 p.m. Cmbr. Rosenau arrived at 6:13 p.m. This will be brought back at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor French adjourned th …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
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Department of Health and Human Services · COMPOST AND MANURE
$238,460NORTH PACIFIC WILDLIFE CONSULTING, LLC
Department of the Interior · BI-LATERAL RUSSIAN SCIENTIFIC LIAISON SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MARINE MAMM
$225,600MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC
Department of Health and Human Services · SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS FOR INFANT FOOD
$200,000MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC
Department of Health and Human Services · MICROBIAL SURVEY OF FDA REGULATED FOODS, AGRICULTURAL WATER, AND COSME

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (King County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments70,376 (1,305,947 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,671/mo (35 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.477
All kids
0.453
Black kids
0.347

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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