June 11, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Lake Forest Park held its regular City Council meeting on June 11, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The council reviewed and unanimously adopted the Transportation Improvement Program for 2027-2032, which includes projects such as crosswalk improvements, bike lane restriping, and traffic calming measures, with some projects pending funding from state sources like TIB. The council also approved multiple professional service agreements with engineering firms David Evans and Associates, Geoengineers, OTAC, and PACE Engineers to provide on-call and specialized engineering support, particularly related to Sound Transit BRT permit reviews. Budget amendments were presented to adjust for increased costs in areas including public safety, community development, and capital projects such as the Lakefront Park Phase 2 design and transportation infrastructure. The council discussed a proposed 22-cent per thousand levy lid lift for 2027-2032 to support public safety and other city services, with plans to draft and bring a resolution for formal consideration. The meeting also included updates on fiber optic infrastructure permitting and emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate staffing and resources for traffic safety and urban forestry oversight during Sound Transit project implementation.