June 11, 2026 Work Session

The City of Lake Forest Park held a work session on June 11, 2026, focusing primarily on climate action initiatives and transit service concerns. A key procurement-related discussion involved the introduction of the Wazette Incentive Program (WASIP), which offers financial incentives and technical assistance for public agencies to evaluate and procure medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles, such as maintenance and dump trucks. The city is currently in an evaluation phase to assess facility readiness and fleet suitability, with no immediate action requested but plans to monitor funding availability and program developments over the next year. Additionally, the council discussed drafting a strengthened letter to Sound Transit and King County Metro advocating for the restoration and improvement of bus service connectivity to the University District, emphasizing the climate impact of transit changes and proposing direct engagement with transit officials. The meeting also covered planning commission work plans related to zoning code updates and middle housing, aiming to streamline regulations and support affordable housing development, with attention to budget and timeline considerations. No contract awards or specific procurement actions were taken during this session.