Parks & Recreation Meeting of November 9, 2026

The City of Lake Stevens Parks & Recreation meeting on November 9, 2026, proceeded without a quorum, so members discussed agenda items but took no votes or formal actions. The Parks Department reported that the proposed city budget for 2027 was still under council review, with no new capital projects expected to begin in 2026 and a focus on completing projects with secured funding; a proposed hiring freeze through 2027 was also under consideration. The Davies Beach Pier redecking is on schedule, but additional decking issues increased the project cost, and the City Council approved additional funding the previous month; no amount or contractor was stated. Frontier Heights has opened, with landscaping and a sensory garden planned for spring. The department also reported repairs at North Cove restrooms and a waterline relocation at Lundin Park.

Members discussed park impact fee methods for funding growth-related capital projects. Staff presented bedroom-count and square-footage approaches, the existing 30% discount, and a possible commercial impact fee that would require further research and potentially consultant support. Several members favored the square-footage method, but members did not reach a recommendation on the discount rate; staff said it had previously considered 25%. The department planned to share the board’s feedback with the City Council, with a code amendment and public hearing to follow. No procurement award or purchasing decision was made at this meeting.