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The meeting included presentations of four “super cocreator” awards, presented by the city manager and council as recognition of volunteer contributions. Recipients called forward and acknowledged in the meeting were Suzanne Greathouse, Tracy Bonashinsky, Maura Query (with collaborator Lucy), and Sherry Baker. The presentations highlighted volunteer-led stream restoration, community events, youth programming and waterfront activation.

Council tributes and proclamation: Multiple council members praised Lindsey’s leadership, citing projects completed during his tenure. Council member Lutzis said Lindsey’s work is “among the best in the profession” and credited him with mentoring public servants and supporting large infrastructure and community projects. Other council members cited the hangar and town square, park reopenings, walkways and waterways improvements, climate and human-services initiatives, and the city’s pandemic response.

Mayor Nigel Herbig read a proclamation on behalf of the council: “Now, therefore, I Nigel Herbig, mayor of the city of Kenmore, on behalf of the Kenmore City Council, do hereby proclaim 03/17/2025 as Rob Kerlinsey Day,” the mayor said during the meeting transcript. Lindsey accepted the recognition and addressed the council, thanking staff, council members and his family for support during his 13 years with the city.

Consent agenda and other business: Earlier in the meeting the council approved the consent agenda as published. A motion was made, seconded and the mayor said the consent agenda “is approved unanimously.” The consent agenda vote was the only formal recorded vote taken that evening.

Why it matters: Council members and residents credited Lindsey with leading large capital and community initiatives, supporting civic volunteers and establishing a “get to yes” culture in city government. The council’s remarks framed the recognition as a formal capstone to Lindsey’s tenure; he will depart to become city manager of another jurisdiction (announced in remarks), and the council recorded its appreciation with the proclamation and presentations.

Votes at a glance
• Consent agenda — Motion to approve consent agenda as published; moved and seconded; approved unanimously (no roll-call tally provided in the transcript).
• Proclamation — Mayor read proclamation declaring March 17, 2025, as Rob Kerlinsey Day; proclamation presented and accepted (no formal roll-call vote recorded).

Ending: The meeting closed with additional council remarks and adjournment. No policy votes or ordinance adoptions were recorded in connection with the farewell items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 17 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Kenmore City Council presented 'super cocreator' awards to volunteers and formally recognized City Manager Rob Carl Lindsey during his final council meeting; Mayor Nigel Herbig read a proclamation naming March 17, 2025, in his honor and council members praised his 13 years of service.","taxTitle","Kenmore, King County, Washington","taxId",70669,"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},6121939,"Residents praise land acknowledgment and Stream Fest, urge greater transparency and veteran recognition",188,364000,552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2697653-2ff8cea649745eef1a40727e2fed9ceb&start=364&end=552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2697653-2ff8cea649745eef1a40727e2fed9ceb/thumbnail_364000.jpg","/articles/6121939/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Residents-praise-land-acknowledgment-and-Stream-Fest-urge-greater-transparency-and-veteran-recognition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121939-edad397d1452038fa2a65efbe3ad001c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776041245&Signature=fhYK~1DWu1vD66PMXQV7IE2bVr~LzHEx16D5Y5j8HwKTcxBu5i~8KLEniGM-aS0gfgaF3NHwXhGUWBW2Er8WBxJdV2IP~ZRFtSDsgpQ9iI~XhAJRDdRBJxq5xIFGyBkFzvCSxc093~cy75G0-7jGiWwdCCCFjnQTD15mExmvR-p5sJmsVVtN3CpFRF--qZs5GU1n-4xmu6sUkIpw5sxUsbDjonxWpqAdU41b8Ky5qKTb1fbiIwF3GbLIxqoF5WzXX-QFacvh7tus8kluPo-gVeSPtdUL5M~xtO0V28snntN90WOd7CHhB33dyWYaVMVTL5Nw4yaF2rPM~u8BSpT1uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment at the March 17 Kenmore City Council meeting, residents commended recent environmental and cultural efforts and asked the council to increase public inclusion and transparency in decision-making.

Elizabeth Mooney, who identified herself as a Kenmore resident, thanked City Manager Rob Carl Lindsey and staff for supporting stream restoration and community events such as Stream Fest. “You helped us pull together as a community,” Mooney said, praising the city’s engagement with nonprofits and watershed groups that work on salmon and stream projects.

Stacy Valenzuela, speaking from an online connection, urged the council to follow through on land-acknowledgment work and to restore indigenous names. Valenzuela said neighbors had objected in 2018 when a neighborhood park was given the name of a settler rather than a native name; she said the council later adopted the original longhouse and camp name, “the Achadis,” and that she appreciated the land acknowledgment recited at the meeting.

Valenzuela also described veterans’ recognition efforts in Kenmore, including getting the post office to fly a POW flag and organizing a first Veterans Day celebration and a local memorial effort. She criticized council processes that she said exclude residents from early decision-making. “Most decisions are made before residents even have a chance to weigh in,” Valenzuela said. “Jumping ahead to exclude and eliminate resident participation is not valuable … Please hear and support our cries for inclusion, transparency, and democracy now.”

What the city did at the meeting: The council opened the meeting with a land acknowledgment that lists regional Coast Salish tribes. During the public comment period, speakers thanked staff for outreach and urged more consistent, early engagement with residents on projects and naming decisions.

What was not decided: The council did not vote on changes to naming policy, veteran memorials, or engagement procedures during the meeting. Valenzuela requested broader inclusion and transparency; the council did not take formal action on those requests that evening.

Ending: The comments were recorded as part of the public-comment period; speakers asked the city to sustain outreach and provide clearer opportunities for resident input on cultural, environmental and veterans’ projects.","Two Kenmore residents used public comment to thank the city for environmental and cultural initiatives and to press the council for more transparent, inclusive decision-making, including restoring indigenous place names and honoring veterans.",{"_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},6121943,"Kenmore resident warns sidewalk plan could eliminate parking on 180 First Street block",159,191000,350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2697653-2ff8cea649745eef1a40727e2fed9ceb&start=191&end=350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2697653-2ff8cea649745eef1a40727e2fed9ceb/thumbnail_191000.jpg","/articles/6121943/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Kenmore-resident-warns-sidewalk-plan-could-eliminate-parking-on-180-First-Street-block","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121943-89b49e8f86cf46a96b89d51c32b577e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1776041245&Signature=UtiYJvxTLrWQ1L~iORt14JdOuY2~yAgK1qrt5MhCoHJBE9gjKREQt~4yRiGBm129PElcQc26FJ~mpZ2whCmo3KmH27SqpEgmZHXJPNhHZyC~TWxupT4bi1zhZG5eEW6DG0tZsRwEeuDwjkugV0PijIokqbwebPqvsKLGHj3V5z6Wslkb368A3QOSr7kisgzbIZBW9NoY25vj~DdOSl25DoDjCUzWNlOvSn7EoTKA3B963sg2m4m3rV-VIvLvv8-dMkby~QyrAins2T3F0eYcpuwgNKemRxiObYpP~b4IdnwL5eMpfL6S6~apCQdYD-494jQFtNEQOMlfkF-DMObZTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amir Amadi, a Kenmore resident, told the City Council on March 17 that a planned sidewalk project on 180 First Street may remove on-street parking used by residents and businesses on the block.

Amadi said surveyors visited his neighborhood and that he consulted the project engineer and city materials. “I asked for the plan, so hopefully the plans will give me a better understanding of what it is,” Amadi said. He told the council the project appears to run from 60th Avenue First to 60th Avenue Third and that the north side already has a continuous sidewalk between 60 First and 60 Second, while the south side does not.

Why it matters: Amadi told the council that curbside parking is very limited in the block and that building a new sidewalk on the south side could remove the only nearby parking for some residents and businesses. “If there is going to be sidewalk built on the South side, would the parking going to be maintained?” he asked. “They basically have no place to park.”

Council response: After public comment, Mayor Nigel Herbig asked staff to ensure the city’s traffic engineer or project engineers follow up with the resident. Herbig said, in response to Amadi’s concerns, that staff should reach out to provide the project plans and clarify whether parking will be retained.

What was said and not decided: Amadi said the engineer he first contacted could not confirm whether parking would remain; he requested the final contract plans. The council did not vote on any change to the sidewalk project at the meeting; the conversation concluded with a staff follow-up direction.

Next steps: The mayor asked staff to have the traffic engineer contact Amadi to provide plans and clarify parking impacts. The timeline for that outreach and any design changes was not specified at the meeting.

Ending: The council did not take formal action on the sidewalk layout at the March 17 meeting; a staff follow-up was requested so the resident can review the project plans and get clarification on potential loss of parking.","A Kenmore resident told the City Council he fears a planned sidewalk project on 180 First Street could remove scarce parking on the south side of the block; Mayor Nigel Herbig asked staff to have the traffic engineer follow up.","actionData","errors"]

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Kenmore council honors City Manager Rob Carl Lindsey with proclamation and community awards

Residents praise land acknowledgment and Stream Fest, urge greater transparency and veteran recognition

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