Mercer Island, WA
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Mercer IslandWA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $2,212,845 -0.8% yr/yr · +15% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$71.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$62.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$33.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$23.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,471 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (11 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council Position 7 2025-11-04
Julie Hsieh ✓ 5,609 · Adam Ragheb 4,180 · WRITE-IN 11
City Council Position 6 2025-11-04
Lisa Anderl ✓ 5,241 · Johana Beresky 4,260 · WRITE-IN 11
City Council Position 4 2025-11-04
Ted Weinberg ✓ 6,595 · WRITE-IN 102
City Council Position 2 2025-11-04
Daniel Becker ✓ 6,555 · WRITE-IN 82
City Council Position 7 2023-11-07
Jake Jacobson ✓ 6,219 · Andrew B. Friedman 1,596 · WRITE-IN 29
City Council Position 5 2023-11-07
Craig Reynolds ✓ 4,485 · Michael D. Curry 3,487 · WRITE-IN 11
City Council Position 3 2023-11-07
Wendy Weiker ✓ 5,723 · WRITE-IN 81
City Council Position 1 2023-11-07
Dave Rosenbaum ✓ 5,664 · WRITE-IN 67
City Council Position 6 2021-11-02
Lisa Anderl ✓ 5,334 · Kate Akyuz 4,265 · WRITE-IN 13
City Council Position 4 2021-11-02
Ted Weinberg ✓ 5,193 · Michael D. Curry 4,384 · WRITE-IN 6
City Council Position 2 2021-11-02
Salim Nice ✓ 5,602 · Daniel Becker 3,921 · WRITE-IN 13
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Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 17:00
General
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 17:30
General
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Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 17:00
General
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:00
General
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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:00
General
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 17:00
General
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 17:00
General
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
General
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed May 26, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed May 26, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed May 26, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jul 28, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jul 28, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jul 28, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Aug 5, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Aug 5, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Aug 5, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Aug 25, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Aug 25, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Aug 25, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Sep 2, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Sep 2, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Sep 2, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Sep 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Sep 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Sep 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 7, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 7, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 7, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Oct 20, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Oct 20, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Oct 20, 2027 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 21, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Oct 21, 2027 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Oct 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Oct 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Oct 27, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Nov 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Nov 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Nov 4, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Nov 9, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Nov 9, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Nov 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Nov 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Nov 24, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Dec 2, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Dec 2, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Dec 2, 2027 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Dec 14, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Dec 14, 2027 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Dec 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Dec 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Dec 22, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 6, 2028 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 6, 2028 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Jan 11, 2028 · 17:00
Utility Board
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 19, 2028 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 19, 2028 · 17:30
Arts Council
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Thu Jan 20, 2028 · 17:00
Open Space Conservancy Trust
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 26, 2028 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Wed Jan 26, 2028 · 18:00
Planning Commission
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:30
General
Arts Council to elect officers and review 2027-2028 workplan priorities
The Mercer Island Arts Council will approve minutes from April 15, 2026, and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive the 2025 Recreation Division Annual Report and provide input on the 2027-2028 Arts and Culture Workplan Priorities.
- AC26-07: Election of Arts Council Chair and Vice Chair
- AC26-08: Receipt of the 2025 Recreation Division Annual Report
- AC26-09: Review and input on 2027-2028 Arts and Culture Workplan Priorities
- Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 Regular Hybrid Meeting
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✓ Decided: Mercer Island Arts Council met to discuss planning and administrative items
The Mercer Island Arts Council held a regular hybrid meeting on October 21, 2026. The agenda included a staff liaison report, review of past minutes, officer elections, and discussion of the 2027-2028 workplan. The provided minutes do not record the specific outcomes or vote tallies for these agenda items.
- Minutes of April 15, 2026 meeting presented for approval
- Arts Council Officer Elections (AC26-07) discussed
- 2025 Recreation Division Annual Report (AC26-08) presented
- 2027-2028 Arts and Culture Workplan Priorities (AC26-09) reviewed
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City of Mercer Island
Arts Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Board Members
Location and Contact:
Chair: Elizabeth Mitchell
Vice Chair: Daniel Becker
Councilors: Suzanne Skone, Jonathan Harrington,
JB Gibson, Hannah Youn, Irene Rajagopal
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7600 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the Staff
Liaison's Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.795.8518 or by emailing Email.
The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Registering to Speak: Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances must register their request with the
staff liaison at 206.795.8518 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Arts Council meeting. Each speaker will be
allowed 3 minutes to speak.
Join by Telephone at 5:30 PM: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 826 6997 5722 and Password 686288.
Join by Internet at 5:30 PM:
1. Click this link.
2. If the Zoom app is not installed on your computer, you will be prompted to download it.
3. If prompted for Webinar ID, enter 826 6997 5722; Enter Password 686288.
Join in person at 5:30 PM: Mercer Island Community & Event Center 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order and Roll Call - 5:30 PM
Appearances
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City of Mercer Test Arts Council
Regular Hybrid Meeting
October 21, 2026
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City of Mercer Island
Test Arts Council Regular Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Call to Order and Roll Call - 5:30 PM
Appearances
This is the time set aside for members of the public to speak to the Arts Council about issues of concern.
Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
Staff Liaison Report
1.
Staff Liaison Report and Planning Schedule
Regular Business
2.
Approve the minutes of the April 15, 2026 Regular Hybrid Meeting
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3.
AC26-07: Arts Council Officer Elections
Recommended Action: Appoint Chair and Vice Chair
4.
AC26-08: 2025 Recreation Division Annual Report
Recommended Action: Receive report
5.
AC26-09: 2027-2028 Arts and Culture Workplan Priorities
Recommended Action: Review and provide input for the recommended 2027 – 2028 Arts and
Culture Workplan Priorities.
Other Business
6.
Absences & Council Reports
Adjournment
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:30
General
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to discuss 2027–2028 preliminary budget and animal control updates
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2027–2028 Preliminary Biennial Budget and Work Plan. The council will also conduct first readings for ordinances regarding animal control and Planning Commission restructuring.
- Public Hearing: 2027–2028 Preliminary Biennial Budget and Review
- Ordinance No. 26C-15: Animal Control Code Update (First Reading)
- Ordinance No. 26C-16: Planning Commission Restructure (First Reading)
- AB 7011: October 9, 2026 Payroll Certification of $1,036,631.71
- AB 7012: Certification for Claims Paid September 16, 2026 through September 30, 2026 in the amount of $1,831,151.59
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City of Mercer Island
City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Mercer Island City Council:
Location and Contact:
Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel
Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh,
Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email.
The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) or the Public Hearing must
register with the City Clerk at 206.275.7793 or by emailing the Clerk's Office before 4 PM on the day of the
Council meeting. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to
speakers, City Council, and meeting participants.
Written comments may be sent to the City Council at [email protected]
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 893 8046 5353 and Password 730224
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 893 8046 5353; Password 730224)
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
General
Mercer Island parks commission to vote on recommending Deane's Children's Park site plan
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission meets Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM in a hybrid format. The commission will consider approving minutes from two January 2026 meetings and will vote on whether to recommend the Deane's Children's Park Site Plan to the City Council. It will also receive a report on planning for e-bike regulations, with no action required. The agenda includes a staff liaison report, public comment, and commissioner reports.
- Vote on recommending the Deane's Children's Park Site Plan to the City Council for adoption
- Direction for the Chair and Vice Chair to develop a hand-off memo for approval at the March 5, 2026 regular meeting
- Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2026 joint meeting and January 13, 2026 special meeting
- PRC 26-03: receive a planning update on e-bike regulations, no action necessary
- Public comment period with three minutes per speaker
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✓ Decided: Commission recommends Deane’s Children’s Park Site Plan for City Council adoption
The Parks & Recreation Commission recommended the Deane’s Children’s Park Site Plan to the City Council. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and directed leadership to create a hand-off memo.
- Approved minutes from Nov 6 and Nov 12, 2025 (6-0)
- Recommended Deane’s Children’s Park Site Plan to City Council (4-2)
- Directed Chair and Vice Chair to develop a hand-off memo for March 5 meeting (6-0)
- Excused Commissioner McCarthy’s absence (6-0)
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City of Mercer Island
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Hybrid Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission Commissioners
Location and Contact:
Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Sara Marxen,
Commissioners Don Cohen, Jason Sanio, Damon
Jacobson, Mar Brettman, and Peter Struck
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7609 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office three days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7796 or by emailing [email protected].
The hybrid meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) must register their request with
the Deputy City Clerk at 206.275-7796 or email [email protected] before 4 PM on the day of the
Open Space Conservancy Trust meeting. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 853 2331 6198; Password 316105)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th
Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040)
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR HYBRID MEETING MINUTES
February 5, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Hay at 5:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Rory Westberg and Commissioners Peter Struck, Sara Marxen, Don
Cohen, and Mar Brettmann were present. City Council Liaison Craig Reynolds was present.
Commissioner Jodi McCarthy was absent.
Deputy Director of Public Works Kellye Hilde, Capital Parks Manager Shelby Perrault,
Management Analyst Amelia Tjaden, Recreation Manager Ryan Daly, and Recreation Specialist
Raven Gillis were present.
APPEARANCES
John Hamer, MI Resident, addressed the PRC regarding Deane’s Children’s Park
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
1. Staff Liaison Report & Planning Schedule Update
Recreation Manager Ryan Daly reported on the following:
•
Project Updates
o Super Blue Friday!
o Gateway Installation Damage
o Clarke & Groveland Joint Infrastructure Plan
o Parks Maintenance work
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Programs/Events
o 20226 Lunar New Year
o Senior Resource Fair
o MIVAL Art Workshops
o Open Art Studio
•
Parks and Recreation Commission Planning Schedule
REGULAR BUSINESS
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from November 6. 2025, Regular Hybrid Meeting and November 12, 2025, Joint
PRC/OSCT Special Hybrid Meeting were presented.
It was moved by Westberg; seconded by Struck to:
Approve the minutes from November 6. 2025, Regular Hybrid Meeting and November 12,
2025, Joint PRC/OSC …
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Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 18:00
Civil Service Commission
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mercer Island Disability Board to review LEOFF I reimbursement requests
The Disability Board will meet to approve minutes from July 9, 2026. The board is also scheduled to review and approve pending LEOFF I reimbursement requests.
- Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review and approval of LEOFF I reimbursement requests
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City of Mercer Island
Disability Board Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Disability Board Members:
Location and Contact:
LEOFF 1 Police Rep Jim Goodman
LEOFF 1 Fire Rep Craig Hagstrom,
Citizen Member Linda Jackman,
City Council Liaisons Lisa Anderl and Ted Weinberg
Mercer Island Community & Event Center & via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
[email protected]
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office three days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7796 or by emailing [email protected].
Zoom Telephone/Video Conference - Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 817 4683 3260 | Passcode: 724896
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order, 4:00 PM
Public Appearances
Next Meeting
Regular Business
1.
Disability Board Minutes of July 9, 2026
2.
Review and approve LEOFF I Reimbursement Requests – Pending Board Approval
Other Business
Roll Call
Adjournment
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:00
General
Board to elect officers, discuss bench donations and herbicide report
The Open Space Conservancy Trust Board will meet to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss the bench donation program, an annual herbicide application report, and signage updates for Pioneer Park. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major land-use or budget decisions.
- Approve April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Elect Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Discuss bench donation program status and future work plan
- Receive annual herbicide application report
- Discuss next steps for Pioneer Park signage updates
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✓ Decided: Mercer Island Arts Council elected new officers and approved past minutes.
The Mercer Island Arts Council approved the minutes from its March 19, 2025 special meeting and elected Jonathan Harrington as Chair and Suzanne Skone as Vice-Chair. The council also received a presentation on the 2024 Recreation Division Annual Report and heard staff updates on upcoming events and programs.
- Approved March 19, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0-2)
- Elected Jonathan Harrington as Chair (6-0)
- Elected Suzanne Skone as Vice-Chair (6-0)
- Received 2024 Recreation Division Annual Report
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City of Mercer Island
Open Space Conservancy Trust Board Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Board Members
Location and Contact:
Chair: Hillary Ethe
Vice Chair: Carol Lynn Berseth
Secretary: Marie Bender Phone: 206.275.7600 |
www.mercerisland.gov
Board Members: Geraldine Poor,
Thomas Hildebrandt, Brian Gaspar, and Daniel Becker
Mercer Island Community & Event Center and Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7600 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the Staff
Liaison's Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7874 or by emailing Email.
The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City Council’s YouTube
Channel.
Registering to Speak: Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances will need to register their request
with staff at 206.275.7861 and leave a message or Email before 4 PM on the day of the meeting. Each speaker
will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.
Join by Telephone at 5:00 PM: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 853 2331 6198 and Password 316105
when prompted.
Join by Internet at 5:00 PM: To watch the meeting, or speak under appearances, over the internet via your
computer, follow these steps:
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ARTS COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR HYBRID MEETING
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Staff Liaison Katie Herzog called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilors Suzanne Skone, Jonathan Harrington, Irene Rajagopal, Katie Kratzer, Britta Echtle, and Pam
Rock were present.
Council Liaison Mayor Salim Nice and Councilor Hannah Youn were absent.
Recreation Manager Ryan Daly, Recreation Supervisor Katie Herzog, and Recreation Specialist Raven
Gillis were present.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were no public appearances
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
1. Staff Liaison Report & Planning Schedule Update
Katie Herzog, Recreation Supervisor, reported on the following:
•
Updates
o
Summer Celebration Recap
o
Mural Restoration Update
o
Open Art Studio
•
Upcoming Events
o
Mostly Music in the Park
o
Pride in the Park
o
Shakespeare in the Park
o
51st Annual MIVAL Jr. Art Show at the MICEC
o
Call for Entries – MIVAL Community Photography Show at the MICEC
•
Arts Council Planning Schedule
REGULAR BUSINESS
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the March 19, 2025, Special Meeting
It was moved by Skone; seconded by Rajagopal to:
Approve the minutes of the March 19, 2025, Special Meeting.
Passed: 4 – 0 – 2
3. AC25-03: Arts Council Officer Elections
Rajagopal nominated Harrington for Chair. There were no further nominations.
Vote:
Passed: 6 – 0
Councilor Harrington was elected Chair.
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Hearing Examiner
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
Utility Board
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:00
General
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 17:00
General
Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission to vote on sport court allocation policy
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission meets in a special hybrid session on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The main business is PRC 26-02, a draft Sport Court Allocation and Use Policy that the Commission is asked to endorse. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from two November 2025 meetings and hear a staff liaison report and planning schedule. Public comment is available at the start of the meeting, with speakers limited to three minutes.
- PRC 26-02: Endorse the draft Sport Court Allocation and Use Policy
- Approve minutes of the November 6, 2025 regular meeting and November 12, 2025 joint meeting with the Open Space Conservancy Trust
- Staff Liaison Report and Planning Schedule
- Public comment (Appearances), three minutes per speaker, registration required before 4 PM
- Absences and Commissioners Reports
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✓ Decided: Parks & Recreation Commission endorses sport court use policy
The Parks & Recreation Commission endorsed a draft policy regarding the allocation and use of sport courts. The commission also approved minutes from two November 2025 meetings.
- Endorsed draft Sport Court Allocation and Use Policy (6-0)
- Approved minutes from November 6 and November 12, 2025 meetings (6-0)
- Excused Commissioner Struck's absence (6-0)
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City of Mercer Island
Parks & Recreation Commission Special Hybrid Meeting
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission Commissioners
Location and Contact:
Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Sara Marxen,
Commissioners Don Cohen, Jason Sanio, Damon
Jacobson, Mar Brettman, and Peter Struck
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7609 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office three days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7796 or by emailing [email protected].
The hybrid meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) must register their request with
the Deputy City Clerk at 206.275-7796 or email [email protected] before 4 PM on the day of the
Open Space Conservancy Trust meeting. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 853 2331 6198; Password 316105)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th
Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040)
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL HYBRID MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Hay at 5:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Rory Westberg and Commissioners Jodi McCarthy, Sara Marxen,
Don Cohen, and Mar Brettmann were present. City Council Liaison Craig Reynolds joined the
meeting at 5:22pm.
Commissioner Peter Struck was absent.
Recreation Manager Ryan Daly, and Recreation Specialist Raven Gillis were present.
APPEARANCES
No Public Appearances
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
1. Staff Liaison Report & Planning Schedule Update
Recreation Manager Ryan Daly presented.
REGULAR BUSINESS
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from November 6. 2025, Regular Hybrid Meeting and November 12, 2025, Joint PRC/OSCT
Special Hybrid Meeting were presented.
It was moved by Westberg; seconded by Brettmann to:
Approve the minutes from the November 6. 2025, Regular Hybrid Meeting and the November 12,
2025, Joint PRC/OSCT Special Hybrid Meeting.
Passed: 6 – 0
4. PRC 26-02: Sport Court Allocation & Use Policy
Recreation Manager Ryan Daly presented. Commissioners asked questions and engaged in
discussion.
It was moved by McCarthy; seconded by Marxen to:
Endorse the draft Sport Court Allocation and Use Policy.
Passed: 6 – 0
OTHER BUSINESS
7. Absences and Commissioner Reports
Commissioner McCarthy reported on attending a Mindfulness Walk at Pioneer Park last
Novemb …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Mercer Island council weighs $3.2M water main contract and 2027-2028 budget preview
The Mercer Island City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to vote on a consent agenda that includes two payroll certifications, a claims certification, three proclamations, two construction bid awards, a fiber franchise ordinance, a youth-services donation, and a state public safety grant. In regular business, the council receives the 2027-2028 preliminary biennial budget and an overview of the six-year capital improvement program, with no action required. The meeting ends with an executive session of about 60 minutes on pending or potential litigation. Public comment is available to registered speakers, three minutes each.
- AB 7005: Award 2025 AC Water Main Replacement to Kar-Vel Construction, contract not to exceed $3,246,075, total project budget $4,753,322
- AB 7008: Award PRV Station Replacements Phase 2 to Fury Site Works Inc., contract not to exceed $1,732,213, total project budget $2,148,356
- AB 7017: Accept a $2,138,299 public safety grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
- AB 7007: Second reading of Ordinance No. 26-14, a telecommunications franchise agreement with Ezee Fiber
- AB 7010: Accept a $95,852 one-time donation from the MIYFS Foundation to hire a 0.6 FTE High School Counselor for 2026-2027
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City of Mercer Island
City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Mercer Island City Council:
Location and Contact:
Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel
Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh,
Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email.
The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during appearances (public comment period) must register with the City Clerk
at 206.275.7793 or by emailing the Clerk's Office before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Each speaker
will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to speakers, City Council, and
meeting participants.
Written comments may be sent to the City Council at [email protected]
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 814 2008 4004 and Password 730224
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 814 2008 4004; Password 730224)
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:00
General
Mercer Island parks commission to vote on e-bike policy for parks
The City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust hold a special joint hybrid meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The main item is PRC 26-01, E-Bikes in Parks, with a recommended action to approve a policy statement as written in Exhibit 1 and direct staff to work with the Commission's Chair and Vice Chair on a handoff memo to the City Council. The meeting also includes a public comment period (Appearances) with three minutes per speaker. The agenda does not include the text of Exhibit 1 or the policy's specific provisions.
- PRC 26-01: E-Bikes in Parks — vote on approving a policy statement (Exhibit 1) and directing staff to prepare a handoff memo to the City Council
- Public comment (Appearances) limited to 3 minutes per speaker; registration required before 4 PM on meeting day
- Joint special meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust
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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust met on E-bikes
The Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust held a joint special meeting to discuss E-bike regulations in city parks. Members heard public testimony from four individuals and engaged in a discussion led by Management Analyst Amelia Tjaden. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the session.
- Discussed E-bike regulations in parks (no action taken)
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City of Mercer Island
Parks & Recreation Commission PRC OSCT Special Joint
Hybrid Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission Commissioners
Location and Contact:
Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Sara Marxen,
Commissioners Don Cohen, Jason Sanio, Damon
Jacobson, Mar Brettman, and Peter Struck
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7609 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office three days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7796 or by emailing [email protected].
The hybrid meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) must register their request with
the Deputy City Clerk at 206.275-7796 or email [email protected] before 4 PM on the day of the
Open Space Conservancy Trust meeting. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 853 2331 6198; Password 316105)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th
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JOINT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
& OPEN SPACE CONSERVANCY TRUST
SPECIAL HYBRID MEETING MINUTES
January 8, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust was
called to order by Chair Hay at 5:02 pm.
Open Space Conservancy Trust: Chair Hillary Ethe, Vice Chair Carol Lynn Berseth, and Trustees Geraldine
Poor, Thomas Hildebrandt and Daniel Becker were present.
Parks and Recreation Commission: Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Rory Westberg, and Commissioners
Peter Struck, Don Cohen, and Mar Brettmann were present. Council Liaison Craig Reynolds was present.
Staff Participation: Recreation Manager Ryan Daly, Parks Operations Manager Sam Harb, Management
Analyst Amelia Tjaden, MIPD Commander Mike Seifert and Recreation Specialist Raven Gillis were
present.
APPEARANCES
Ben Sharpe addressed the PRC & OSCT regarding E-bike regulations
Jeff Koontz addressed the PRC & OSCT regarding E-bike regulations
Jim Stanton addressed the PRC & OSCT regarding E-bike regulations
Jay Greer addressed the PRC & OSCT regarding E-bike regulations
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. PRC 26-01: E-Bikes in Parks
Management Analyst Amelia Tjaden presented. Commissioners and Trustees engaged in discussion
and asked questions.
ADJOURNMENT at 6:57 PM
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission meets Oct. 1 to review summer 2026 recap
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission holds a regular hybrid meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a staff liaison report and planning schedule, approval of the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes, and a report titled 'PRC2 6-13: 2026 Summer Recap.' The meeting also includes a public comment period and commissioner reports before adjournment.
- Approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Hybrid Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2026
- PRC2 6-13: 2026 Summer Recap — recommended action is to receive the report
- Staff Liaison Report and Planning Schedule
- Public comment (Appearances) limited to 3 minutes per speaker; registration required before 4 PM on meeting day
- Absences & Commissioners Reports
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City of Mercer Island
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Hybrid Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission Commissioners
Location and Contact:
Chair Ashley Hay, Vice Chair Sara Marxen,
Commissioners Don Cohen, Jason Sanio, Damon
Jacobson, Mar Brettman, and Peter Struck
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7609 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office three days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7796 or by emailing [email protected].
The hybrid meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) must register their request with
the Deputy City Clerk at 206.275-7796 or email [email protected] before 4 PM on the day of the
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 853 2331 6198; Password 316105)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th
Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040)
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to adopt $2M claims, fire truck financing, park grant, culvert bid
The Mercer Island City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including certifying $2,049,469.75 in claims, adopting an ordinance for fire apparatus lease-purchase financing, authorizing a $1,046,000 grant application for Deane’s Children’s Park, and awarding a $473,414 culvert replacement contract. They will also hold a first reading of a fiber franchise agreement, discuss the 2027-2028 preliminary budget, and provide feedback on proposed animal control code changes.
- Certify claims paid Aug 16-31, 2026 for $2,049,469.75
- Adopt Ord. 26-12 authorizing lease-purchase of one Pierce International Pumper
- Adopt Res. 1699 authorizing $1,046,000 grant application for Deane’s Children’s Park Phase II
- Award West Mercer Way Culvert Replacements & Sub-Basin 18C project to Kamins Construction Inc. for $473,414
- First reading of Ord. 26-14 for Ezee Fiber franchise agreement
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City of Mercer Island
City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Mercer Island City Council:
Location and Contact:
Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel
Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh,
Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email.
The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during appearances (public comment period) must register with the City Clerk
at 206.275.7793 or by emailing the Clerk's Office before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Each speaker
will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to speakers, City Council, and
meeting participants.
Written comments may be sent to the City Council at [email protected]
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 886 0404 4217 and Password 730224
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 886 0404 4217; Password 730224)
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning Commission to discuss Growth Management Act compliance order
The Mercer Island Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a briefing on a Growth Management Hearings Board order regarding Growth Management Act compliance. No action is scheduled on the compliance item; the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Approve November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Briefing on PCB26-01: Growth Management Hearings Board order and GMA compliance steps
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City of Mercer Island
Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Planning Commissioners
Location and Contact:
Chair: Dan Thompson
Vice Chair: JB Gibson
Commissioners: Kate Akyuz,
Nazim Nice, and Anthony Perez
Mercer Island Community & Event Center & Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-7706 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for Planning Commission meetings
should notify the Deputy City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at (206) 275-7793 or by emailing Email.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Public Appearances (public comment period) or during a scheduled
public hearing must register with the Deputy City Clerk at (206) 275-7791 or Email by 4pm on the day of the
Planning Commission meeting. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 6:00 pm (Public Appearances will start sometime after 6:00 PM) by:
1. Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 846 4591 6485, Passcode 962528
2. Zoom: Click this Link (Webinar ID 846 4591 6485, Passcode 962528
3. In person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center | 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Meeting Agenda
Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call - 6:00 PM
Public Appearances
This is the time set aside for members of the public to speak to the Commission about issues of concern.
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
General
Utility Board to review sewer project, NPDES, and lakeline reports
The Mercer Island Utility Board is meeting to approve minutes from February and receive updates on the King County Sewer Project, NPDES compliance, and the Sewer Lakeline. These are informational reports, with no decisions expected on the substantive items.
- Approve Utility Board Hybrid Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026
- Receive report on King County Sewer Project Update
- Receive report on NPDES Update
- Receive report on Sewer Lakeline Recap
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City of Mercer Island
Utility Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Board Members:
Location and Contact:
Brian Thomas – Chair
Steve Milton – Vice Chair
Meredith Lehr, Joy Liechty,
Craig Olson, Debbie Bertlin and Geraldine Poor
Mercer Island Community & Event Center & Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email.
The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City Council’s YouTube
Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances will need to register their request with the City Clerk
at Email before 4 PM on the day of the Utility Board meeting. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM by: Join the meeting at 5:00 PM by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 821 0509 6031 and Password 670394
• Zoom: Click this Link (Webinar ID 821 0509 6031; Password 670394)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center (8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040)
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order and Roll Call
Appearances
This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the Board about issues of concern.
Regular Business
1.
Utility Board Hybrid Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:00
General
Parks commission to review e-bike rules engagement plan
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a community engagement plan for potential e-bike regulations in parks. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment and staff reports.
- PRC 26-07: Community Engagement Plan for E-Bike Regulations in Parks
- Approve minutes from March 5, 2026 regular hybrid meeting
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
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✓ Decided: Parks Commission approves June 4 minutes and excuses one absence
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its June 4, 2026 regular hybrid meeting on a 6-0 vote. It also voted 6-0 to excuse Vice Chair Sara Marxen's absence. The commission received an annual update from the King County Library System Mercer Island Branch but took no action on it. Eight people addressed the commission about the Mercer Island Rowing Club; the minutes record no decision on that matter.
- Approved June 4, 2026 regular hybrid meeting minutes (6-0)
- Excused Vice Chair Marxen's absence (6-0)
- Received KCLS Mercer Island Branch annual update; no action taken
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City of Mercer Island
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Commissioners
Location and Contact:
Ashley Hay, Peter Struck
Don Cohen, Sara Marxen,
Mar Brettmann, Jason Sanio,
and Damon Jacobson
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206.275.7609 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the Staff
Liaison's Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7870 or by emailing Email.
The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) must register their request with
staff at 206.275.7861 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Commission meeting. Each speaker will be
allowed 3 minutes to speak.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
1. Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196
2. Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196)
3. In person at 5:00 PM: Mercer Island Community & Event Center - 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
Meeting Agenda
Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call - 5:00 PM
Appearances
This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the Commission about issues of concern.
Staff Liaison Report …
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR HYBRID MEETING MINUTES
September 3, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Hay at 5:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Ashley Hay, and Commissioners Peter Struck, Don Cohen, Mar Brettmann, Jason Sanio,
and Damon Jacobson were present. City Council Liaison Craig Reynolds was present.
Vice Chair Sara Marxen was absent.
Interim Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Director Ryan Daly, and Deputy City Clerk Raven Gillis
were present.
APPEARANCES
Lauren Alexander addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Sarah Gunnels addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Sheamin Kim addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Erik Brand addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Heidi Mills addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Shannon Leversedge addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Jessica Apodaca addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
Karina Bickle addressed the PRC regarding the Mercer Island Rowing Club
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
1. Staff Liaison Report & Planning Schedule Update
Interim Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director Ryan Daly reported on the following:
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Project Updates
o E-Bikes in Parks & Open Spaces
o Luther Burbank Park Dock and Waterfront Improvements Bid Award
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Programs/Events
o Summer Recap
o MICA Mid-Autumn Festival at the MICEC
o MIVAL Art Work …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to discuss water pipeline funding and municipal court agreements
The City Council will consider several administrative actions, including payroll certifications and various proclamations. Key business items include authorizing a $10.5 million water pipeline project and amending agreements for municipal court operations and jail services.
- Authorize $10,535,100 for Water Supply Pipeline Project construction with Scarsella Brothers, Inc.
- Amend interlocal agreement with SCORE regarding 2027 jail services rate increases
- Amend agreements with the City of Newcastle for municipal court operations and office leases
- Approve comprehensive plan map amendments for four Stroum Jewish Community Center properties
- Authorize interlocal agreement with MISD for 2026-2027 mental health counseling services
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City of Mercer Island
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Mercer Island City Counci:
Location and Contact:
Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel
Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh,
Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email.
The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during appearances (public comment period) must register with the City Clerk
at 206.275.7793 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Each speaker will be allowed to
speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to speakers, City Council, and meeting participants.
Written comments may be sent to the City Council via Email.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 886 0404 4217 and Password 730224
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 886 0404 4217; Password 730224)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th
Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040)
Meeting Agend …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on affordable housing fee in lieu rate and grant for Deane's Park
The Mercer Island City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including payroll and claims certifications, a parks proclamation, a grant application for Deane's Children's Park improvements, a solid waste rate response letter, and a fee schedule amendment to establish an affordable housing fee in lieu rate. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate acquisition. Under regular business, the council will hold first readings of ordinances related to GMA compliance for comprehensive plan amendments and Title 19 MICC amendments.
- Approve $1,017,893.95 payroll certification
- Approve $2,597,854.59 accounts payable claims
- Authorize grant application for $500,000 for Deane's Children's Park Phase I Improvements
- Adopt Resolution No. 1698 establishing Affordable Housing Fee in Lieu rate
- First reading of ordinances for GMA compliance (comprehensive plan and development code amendments)
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✓ Decided: Council adopts GMA compliance ordinances and stormwater detention rule
Mercer Island's City Council approved its consent agenda 7-0, including payroll and claims certifications, budget reallocations, and two second-reading ordinances completing the City's Growth Management Act compliance. In regular business, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 26C-11 (7-0) requiring onsite stormwater detention in the Town Center and other constrained drainage basins, after suspending the rule requiring a second reading. The Council also cancelled its August 4 and 18 meetings (7-0) and held two executive sessions on litigation and employee performance, from which no decisions were reported.
- Approved consent agenda 7-0, including July 10 payroll certification of $1,130,111.10 and June 16-30 claims of $1,676,657.15
- Approved reallocating $400,000 to Phase 1 of the 2028 Water System Improvements Project, postponing the 2026 PRV Replacement Project
- Approved reallocating $80,000 and $125,000 to fund design and permitting of the City Hall Demolition Project
- Adopted Ordinance No. 26-09 amending the Comprehensive Plan and establishing a Station Subarea Plan (consent agenda, 7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 26C-10 amending MICC Title 19 for GMA compliance (consent agenda, 7-0)
- Appropriated $30,836 from the 1% for Art in Public Places Fund for public art restorations
- Adopted Ordinance No. 26C-11 requiring onsite stormwater detention in the Town Center and constrained drainage basins (7-0)
- Cancelled the August 4 and 18 City Council Regular Hybrid Meetings (7-0)
8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
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City of Mercer Island
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Mercer Island City Counci: Location and Contact:
Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel
Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh,
Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg
MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom
8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040
206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website
We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City
Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email.
The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel.
Individuals wishing to speak live during appearances (public comment period) must register with the City Clerk
at 206.275.7793 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Each speaker will be allowed to
speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to speakers, City Council, and meeting participants.
Written comments may be sent to the City Council at [email protected].
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances or the Public Hearings will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by:
• Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 881 4562 6430 and Password 730224
• Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 881 4562 6430; Password 730224)
• In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th
Street, M …
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City of Mercer Island City Council Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Dave Rosenbaum called the Regular Hybrid Meeting to order at 5:00 pm in the Slater Room Council
Chambers at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, Washington.
Mayor Dave Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel Becker, and Councilmembers Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh, Wendy
Weiker, and Ted Weinberg attended in person. Councilmember Craig Reynolds attended via Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Becker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved by Weinberg; seconded by Anderl to:
Approve the agenda as presented.
PASSED: 7-0
FOR: 7 (Anderl, Becker, Hsieh, Reynolds, Rosenbaum, Weiker, and Weinberg)
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Jessi Bon reported on the following items:
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Council, Boards & Commission Meetings:
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No City Council meetings in August, next City Council Meeting is on Tuesday, September 1 at
5:00 pm
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Planning Commission Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 pm
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No other Board and Commission meetings in August
•
City Updates:
o
Water System Plan Update – The Water System Plan is a document that guides the City’s water
system over the next 20 years and is required by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
246-290-100. Updates and approval by the Department of Health of the Water System Plan are
required every 10 years. The Utility Board and City …
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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.
| $206,845 | WHITE MATTER LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY VIDEO-EEG RECORDING SYSTEM |
| $127,000 | SIG.AI INC. Department of Commerce · A A MOORED SHADOWGRAPH PLANKTON CAMERA SYSTEM, PLANKTONSCOPE, TO PROVI |
| $106,000 | REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Transportation · EXECUTIVE RECRUITING SERVICES |
| $100,000 | REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Defense · RECRUITING SERVICES TO SUPPORT ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND |
| $89,985 | WHITE MATTER LLC Department of Health and Human Services · WHITE MATTER LLC:1291379 [23-004400] |
| $79,359 | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LLC Department of Labor · VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FACILITATION SERVICES |
| $75,100 | EVAN YA-WEN YU Securities and Exchange Commission · EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES |
| $55,000 | REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Transportation · EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES IAW PRICE PROPOSAL DATED MAY 8TH, 2023. |
| $45,000 | REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Defense · PROVOST SEARCH COMMITTEE |
| $43,999 | REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Securities and Exchange Commission · EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES. |
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 (2024)
Business establishments70,376 (1,305,947 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,671/mo (102 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
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$71.5M
Annual budget
$23.3M
Debt outstanding
23
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$71.5M
Spending$62.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$23.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.33×
Debt-load index35 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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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.