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Lake Forest ParkWA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$928,700 Typical home value $1,001,406 -1.5% yr/yr · +11.6% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (32)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
- Tracy Furutani — Vice Mayor
- Ellyn Saunders
- Larry Goldman
- Matt Muilenburg
- Paula Goode
- Semra Riddle
Who’s on the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
- Tracy Furutani — Vice Mayor
- Larry Goldman
- Ellyn Saunders
- Matt Muilenburg
- Semra Riddle
Who’s on the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
- Tracy Furutani — Vice Mayor
- Larry Goldman
Who’s on the CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION (SPECIAL MEETING)
- Tracy Furutani — Vice Mayor
- Ellyn Saunders
- Larry Goldman
- Matt Muilenburg
Who’s on the CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
- Tracy Furutani — Vice Mayor
- Larry Goldman
- Semra Riddle
- Ellyn Saunders
- Josh Rosenau
- Matt Muilenburg
- Paula Goode
Who’s on the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
- John Olson
- Kim Anderson
- Silje Sodal
Who’s on the JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
- Tracy Furutani — Vice Mayor
- Janne Kaje
- Larry Goldman
- Meredith LaBonte
- Sam Castic
Development activity
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
Upcoming
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.
- Review/approve September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion: Lakefront Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Project
- Discussion: 2027 Community Events
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes, in-person only
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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 …
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
Recent meetings
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.
- Resolution 26-2098: first presentation of a professional services agreement with Skillings, Inc. for 100% design of the Beach Drive Lift Station Project
- Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget: City Council deliberations and recommendations
- No public comment taken during the work session
- Council may add items not listed on the agenda, as allowed by law
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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, …
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.
- Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget — City Council deliberations and recommendations (no dollar amounts listed in the agenda)
- Public comments accepted in person only; three-minute limit per speaker; no online or Zoom oral comments
- Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date to go to Council that day
- Special meeting rules: action may only be taken on items listed on the agenda
- Upcoming budget-related sessions: Budget & Finance Committee October 15 and further Council work sessions in October
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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 …
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.
- Department presentations of Mayor's Preliminary Budget: Community Development
- Department presentations of Mayor's Preliminary Budget: Public Works
- Confirmation review calendar
- Adoption of agenda
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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 …
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.
- Resolution 26-2100: position on Initiative IL26-001 (parental rights in public schools)
- Resolution 26-2101: position on Initiative IL26-638 (athletics participation at K-12 schools)
- Resolution 26-2102: position on Initiative IP26-645 (repeal of 9.9% tax on income over $1,000,000)
- Mayor's Preliminary 2027-2028 Biennial Budget presentation
- Resolution 26-2093/26-2094: authorize Mayor to sign professional service agreements with Facet NW, Inc. for arborist services (Sound Transit ST3 permit review)
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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 …
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.
- Department presentations on Mayor's Preliminary Budget for Municipal Services, Human Resources, and Public Safety
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes, in-person only
- Meeting held in person and via Zoom at 17425 Ballinger Way NE
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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 …
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.
- Certify Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer Eligibility Lists
- Remove names from Entry Level Police Officer and Support Services Officer Civil Service Lists
- Chief of Police Hiring Update
- Civil Service Secretary Appointment
- Approve June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
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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.
- Review of Mayor's Proposed Revenue Projections for 2027-2028
- 2025/2026 Interest Income Update
- Public comments accepted in person only, 3-minute limit
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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 …
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.
- Presentation of Mayor's Preliminary 2027-2028 Biennial Budget
- Appointment of Leslie Peterson as Finance Director
- Professional Services Agreement with Skillings, Inc. for Beach Drive Lift Station Project design
- Arborist support services agreements with Facet NW, Inc. for ST3 permit review
- Interagency Agreement for Language Access and Interpreter Reimbursement Program
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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 …
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.
- Capital Improvement Plan - Budget Review for 2027-2028
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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.
- Critical Areas Ordinance Update: City Attorney background discussion on reasonable use exemptions (RUE)
- Affordable Housing Next Steps: guest representatives for middle housing barrier perspectives
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 11, 2026
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes, in-person only
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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 …
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.
- Approval of August meeting minutes
- Tree Giveaway update
- Outreach Check-In
- Tree Code Help Topics Page Q&A
- 10/25 Climate Hub Tabling event
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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 …
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.
- Lakefront Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Project
- Lakefront History Photo/Project
- Blue Heron Park
- 2026 Community Events
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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 …
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.
- Budget & Finance Committee meeting cancelled for Aug. 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- City Council Committee of the Whole meeting cancelled for Aug. 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- City Council Regular Meeting cancelled for Aug. 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- Notice dated and posted Aug. 18, 2025, by City Clerk Matthew McLean
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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.
- Budget & Finance Committee meeting cancelled for Aug. 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- City Council Committee of the Whole meeting cancelled for Aug. 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- City Council Regular Meeting cancelled for Aug. 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- Notice dated and posted Aug. 18, 2025, by City Clerk Matthew McLean
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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.
- Cancellation of Budget & Finance Committee meeting (Aug 20, 2026)
- Cancellation of Committee of the Whole meeting (Aug 24, 2026)
- Cancellation of City Council Regular meeting (Aug 27, 2026)
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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.
- Confirming Diego Zanella as Chief of Police and authorizing employment agreement
- Authorizing engagement letter with Arete Law Group
- Ordinance 26-1319: Master Use Permit for McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC
- Resolution 26-2091: Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for L90 Culvert Project design services
- Resolutions 26-2093/26-2094: Professional Service Agreements with Facet NW, Inc. for arborist services for Sound Transit ST3 permit review
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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 …
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.
- Cancellation of City Council Work Session on August 13, 2026
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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.
- Continued discussion on middle housing regulations under LFPMC Title 18
- Continued discussion on potential amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Report from City Council liaison Josh Rosenau
- Planning Commission member appointments update
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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
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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 …
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.
- Discussion of KCD Map
- Tree Giveaway planning
- Outreach Check-In
- Updates on Articles
- Approval of July 8th special meeting minutes
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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 …
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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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.
- Appointing pro and con committees for Proposition 1, Public Safety Services Levy Lid Lift on the November 3, 2026 ballot
- Ordinance 26-1319: Master Use Permit for McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC (first presentation)
- Resolution 26-2091: Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for L90 Culvert Project design
- Authorizing mayor to execute a utility easement with Erin Campbell for the SR 104 and 40th Place NE Roundabout Project
- Resolution 26-2090: Authorizing interlocal agreement amendment with Coalition of Small Police Agencies to approve University of Washington Police Department joining
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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.
- Approved utility easement with Erin Campbell for SR 104 and 40th Pl. NE Roundabout Project (unanimous)
- Appointed Marty Ross to Pro Committee and T.J. Fudge to Con Committee for Proposition 1 (unanimous)
- Canceled August 20 Budget & Finance Committee, August 24 Committee of the Whole, and August 27 Regular Council Meetings (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign engagement letter with Arete Law Group (unanimous)
- Waived three-touch rule for Ordinance 26-1319 (McLeodUSA telecom permit) and placed on August 13 consent calendar (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including $1,291,601.01 in claims and Resolution 26-2090 (unanimous)
- Adopted agenda with added proclamation for city's 65th anniversary (unanimous)
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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
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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 …
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.
- Resolution 26-2091: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for L90 Culvert Project design
- Ordinance 26-1319: Master Use Permit for McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC
- Appointment of members to Pro and Con Committees for Proposition 1 Public Safety Services Levy Lid Lift
- Resolution 26-2090: Amendment to Interlocal agreement with Coalition of Small Police Agencies
- Detour planning for State Route 104 and 40th Place NE Roundabout
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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 …
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.
- Adoption of agenda
- Public comments (in‑person only, 3‑minute limit)
- Director's report: Budget monitoring and financial update – June 2026
- Old business: Review of budget calendar for the 2027‑2028 biennium
- New business: Overview of the budget process
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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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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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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.
- Proclamation honoring Principal Aimee Miner from Lake Forest Park Elementary
- Presentations on 2027-2028 biennial budget by ShoreLake Arts, Senior Center, and Hangtime
- Resolution 26-2089 to authorize contract with Ventilation Power Cleaning, Inc. for stormwater system cleaning
- Resolution 26-2090 to approve University of Washington Police Department joining the Coalition of Small Police Agencies
- Consent calendar approval of June meeting minutes and expenditures through July 9, 2026
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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.
- Approved Resolution 26-2089 for 2026 Stormwater System Cleaning contract with Ventilation Power Cleaning, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $528,441.55 in claim fund transactions (Unanimous)
- Approved June 22, 2026 Committee of the Whole notes and June 25, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Moved Resolution 26-2090 regarding the Coalition of Small Police Agencies to the July 23, 2026 Consent Calendar
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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 …
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.
- Discussion of community outreach initiatives
- Review of the budget calendar for the 2027‑2028 biennium budget
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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.
- Adopted agenda as presented (Unanimous)
- Tabled community outreach item to next session (Carried, Cmbr. Riddle dissenting)
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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)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $3.4M | NORTH PACIFIC WILDLIFE CONSULTING, LLC Department of the Interior · WALRUS AND POLAR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT |
| $838,378 | INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INC. Department of Agriculture · 12-3J14-19-B-0499/FRUIT, CANNED |
| $338,101 | MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC Department of Health and Human Services · CONTINUATION OF AGRICULTURAL WATER |
| $297,670 | NORTH PACIFIC WILDLIFE CONSULTING, LLC Department of Commerce · STELLER SEA LION RESEARCH AND PROTECTED SPECIES MANAGEMENT COORDINATIO |
| $249,839 | MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC Department of Health and Human Services · THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED PRICE TASKS ORDER FOR SHRIMP SAMPLE COLLECTION. |
| $249,668 | MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC Department of Health and Human Services · SURFACE&AGRICULTURAL WATER FOR CYCLOSPORA AND OTHER PATHOGENS |
| $248,597 | MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC Department of Health and Human Services · COMPOST AND MANURE |
| $238,460 | NORTH PACIFIC WILDLIFE CONSULTING, LLC Department of the Interior · BI-LATERAL RUSSIAN SCIENTIFIC LIAISON SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MARINE MAMM |
| $225,600 | MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY INC Department of Health and Human Services · SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS FOR INFANT FOOD |
| $200,000 | MOLECULAR 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
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