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\"I thought about how it should be on our mind to harden that target if we're ever using that King Street closure to attract foot traffic,\" Benson said, adding he also wants more information on wildland fire safety and the city’s preparedness for brush and underbrush fuel near homes.

Chair Rob Wotton responded that the council had previously included a brush truck in the capital improvement plan and said the vehicle — priced in committee remarks at about $100,000 — could reduce property loss from wildfires. Wotton called preventative measures and event safety planning part of the committee’s role.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-01-21 Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment, Ethan Benson raised concerns about vehicle attacks at public gatherings and local wildfire risk; the committee chair noted the city's capital improvement plan includes a brush truck and encouraged continued planning for public-safety measures.","taxTitle","Snoqualmie, King County, Washington","taxId",71685,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374756,"Snoqualmie police outline enforcement challenges for high‑powered e‑dirt bikes, recommend code updates and outreach before summer",203,1119000,1322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2143571-767c69a44ed13b404e4f80c5f6ce0cfa&start=1119&end=1322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2143571-767c69a44ed13b404e4f80c5f6ce0cfa/thumbnail_1119000.jpg","/articles/6374756/Snoqualmie/King-County/Washington/Snoqualmie-police-outline-enforcement-challenges-for-highpowered-edirt-bikes-recommend-code-updates-and-outreach-before-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374756-04ffbc7d5fdb436c6982d60b5845f734/orig.mp4?Expires=1776623432&Signature=hFiDXroJv8hGMhnWf01qLhXwCxSRJgVooPO3zwHJWMf1jSacwz2H0YQfSkvBfD~KJkSIDa1SPYagWG4Nd--n1HU707effPI8drL7XSuGK5so2bmNH7JFu5nicT44mlKzdrwReetZsrbnbgFnJ2zCY9hKUaWiMBI~aNUUg~avS56b1CgCfjxaBJUxPz3wmarGpdB5RutRch6-z9otn8XXHPshoxice-TAzBlmnIfpSQYrozYnlEfsPebDC3dcFUWHkA1uNyOPRXeQcqPDAZOLEUoOLZUKSY81Hc-EGdjNYVQsqlpxqFFjA-AFzVwQuPzbZirVM9~apqMS2Ru3A0Zk9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Snoqualmie police told the Public Safety Committee Tuesday that high‑powered electric “dirt bikes” and modified e‑bikes present enforcement and safety challenges not fully covered by current state law or the city’s existing municipal code.

Police Chief Lynch described three statutorily defined electric‑assisted bicycle classes limited to 750 watts, but said many off‑road electric dirt bikes exceed that limit — \"These things cannot be legal anywhere unless you take them to a department of licensing facility,\" Lynch said, adding that some motors can reach roughly 6,000 watts and speeds of about 50 miles per hour. Lynch told the committee that many of the operators are underage and lack driver training or licenses.

Chief Lynch reviewed Snoqualmie Municipal Code 10.35 (wheeled recreational devices), passed in 2006, and said the ordinance and enforcement practices are outdated for the newer, higher‑powered devices. He reported the department logged 25 calls for service related to e‑bikes and scooters in 2024, and that the city's written code still references a $50 impound/administrative cost that does not cover current towing and storage expenses. The department said the typical tow charge from the contracted vendor is $378 and that the city lacks adequate storage arrangements for impounded electric bikes, some of which can cost thousands of dollars.

Committee members discussed enforcement options and alternatives to criminalizing juveniles. Council member Christiansen said she favored measures that hold parents accountable without immediately criminalizing the child, suggesting “parent and child” traffic school or supervised community service. Council member Cotton proposed raising fines to cover city costs but offsetting the fees with parent/child community service through organizations such as Green Snoqualmie.

Legal and logistics issues identified by staff include: a possible misdemeanor penalty in current code that would require court processing for juveniles, the absence of insurance requirements for certain vehicles in state law, helmet requirements in city code, and liability risks if the city impounds and stores high‑value equipment.

Staff recommendations and next steps: the police department and city attorney will draft updated code language and implement public outreach; staff aim to have any ordinance or administrative changes in place by April so the public is aware before summer. The committee also discussed adding signage in parks and along the parkway prohibiting motorized bicycles in high‑pedestrian areas.","Police presented data and legal gaps to the Public Safety Committee and recommended code updates, storage/logistics plans and public education; staff aim to have changes in place by April and are exploring fines, impoundment logistics, signage and community‑service alternatives for parents.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374761,"Snoqualmie, North Bend near deal to update interlocal police services agreement; final steps expected next week",695,420000,1115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2143571-767c69a44ed13b404e4f80c5f6ce0cfa&start=420&end=1115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2143571-767c69a44ed13b404e4f80c5f6ce0cfa/thumbnail_420000.jpg","/articles/6374761/Snoqualmie/King-County/Washington/Snoqualmie-North-Bend-near-deal-to-update-interlocal-police-services-agreement-final-steps-expected-next-week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374761-775024fca886133608b385b031df79a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776623432&Signature=Za7b5of1~SduQBHx8WDq7jjez9Ushnb02lzeBroKqHh1HT8eNAJL0cTLvG37ahoJWoj3ahNL6WgrMtmMx0fqm4OQVq77YnXMOCkIt04oaKGNhG4M1sqL4mX9aL4wG8OKPmQ~LMwCcI~dLsPeBIbppuC-kjf476m6VQUiugX78T0Rc0P0LLW1uBt0GppJfIURFiz2OlE7iJbJfyrjCx6EOGVvA1xwoCVsPj88be2rmyk3Bua7IqB6~VzGSilJIKynU9MqUmnBdvKxgr6AS7JVcNeFDm8NwXdY5bIZyk3SG~ixPnMIxPyPeAGqprbF2PgHNFMaB16MMd9pJbEpk1SgtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Snoqualmie and North Bend officials said Tuesday that negotiations over an amendment to the 2019 interlocal agreement for shared police services are largely finished and that North Bend will take a final step on the amendment at its meeting tonight.

City Administrator Chambliss told the Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee that the cities have been renegotiating the interlocal agreement and that \"North Bend has made an offer to this 12.9% change while we wrap up these negotiations.\" He said both cities developed a work plan over the coming months and that Snoqualmie staff recommend bringing the instrument to the full Snoqualmie City Council for execution next Monday, noting the text could change slightly between tonight and the council meeting.

The matter drew North Bend elected officials to Snoqualmie’s committee meeting. Mayor Mary Miller and North Bend council members emphasized the value of a joint police force for valley-wide public safety and thanked Snoqualmie leaders for working toward a final agreement. Mayor Miller said face-to-face meetings help keep the partnership constructive.

Committee Chair Rob Wotton said the combined force provides important coverage for valley nights and encouraged council members to schedule police ride-alongs to better understand operational needs.

Committee members and staff also agreed to a joint Public Safety Committee meeting with North Bend when the police chief delivers his annual report, and the committee expects to return to the full Snoqualmie council following North Bend’s action.

What happens next: North Bend is expected to ratify or finalize its internal step tonight; Snoqualmie staff plan to place the amended agreement (agenda bill AB 25-002) on the Snoqualmie City Council agenda for consideration next Monday. No formal Snoqualmie council vote on the amendment occurred during the committee meeting; the committee deferred the final action to the respective councils.

Votes at this meeting on procedural items included acceptance of the committee agenda and approval of minutes (see separate meeting housekeeping report).","City leaders from Snoqualmie and North Bend told the Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee that negotiations to amend the 2019 interlocal agreement for joint police services are nearly complete; North Bend will take a final step at its meeting and Snoqualmie expects to consider execution at its full council next Monday.","actionData","errors"]

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