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Council Member Jurcak (first reference as Council Member Jurcak) described observing as much as 30% of trailer stalls occupied by cars and said the problem worsens during farmers markets and busy weekends. \"Trailer parking was taken up by cars,\" Jurcak said. He requested information from the police department and parks staff about enforcement options and timing for restriping and signage.

Parks staff said they plan to piggyback on the public-works overlay and striping contract and that striping and new signs for North Cove and Davies beach lots are planned for June or July pending bid timing. Staff said the city will add painted stall markings such as \"Trailer parking only\" and consider a small number of seasonally convertible stalls that can switch between two car spaces and one pull-through trailer stall.

Chief Pazizzo of the Lake Stevens Police Department said the council had already approved an ordinance in the consent agenda clarifying enforcement authority: it is now unlawful to park in designated areas without paying posted parking fees or displaying a valid city-approved parking pass. The police chief said the department is actively recruiting a second community-service officer (CSO) to perform park-ranger duties and enforce parking rules; recruitment reopened after initial interviews produced no hires.

Staff also noted the city added hourly parking as a fee option at North Cove and that some seasonal enforcement will begin once striping and signage are in place. \"We are in recruitment right now to hire that second CSO to allow them to take on the park ranger duties,\" Chief Pazizzo said.

Parks staff said they will provide a follow-up with exact stall counts and a timeline for restriping and sign installation. The council did not take additional formal action at the meeting beyond directing staff to proceed with the planned striping bid and enforcement recruitment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting of May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members raised complaints about cars occupying trailer-designated stalls at Cove Park; staff said the city will restripe lots, add signage, use new hourly parking fees, and rely on a second community-service officer (CSO)/park ranger position to enforce rules.","taxTitle","Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",53861,"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},6230070,"Pilot Traffic-Calming on 116th–117th Underway; City Will Collect Metrics and Hold June Open House",120,3058000,3178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd&start=3058&end=3178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd/thumbnail_3058000.jpg","/articles/6230070/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Pilot-Traffic-Calming-on-116th117th-Underway-City-Will-Collect-Metrics-and-Hold-June-Open-House","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230070-95a2360d77c62de7a0f947d571029631/orig.mp4?Expires=1776244763&Signature=gm531APZWX~~zUMJtEnV5jsoMStCZy4o8zp4v7sITgMIRB2YFQ2ZLm7pHLqse6kFBQC56Mmfu1lCS5M0qYgLcqnSg8QGW3bfI~dFzOjpe0RWJeUFb8nEbPdJTuWVUjVjWgCqSupIJo5eCMuvCXGr0FFnG3B6j07MBgd4zc2QTQCAKcsZ7cmwgVcRKoFPFoqpwS8yX1X6IQkb0BBj3CaouU4qmf2b7m2rYpu3IopFo152wkGkx9sXVAxZgvCCdEHppdMizzZbAk406f8WSPUysg5-CjAqAifZka1Fia8iesQBSt-71p20GhyhtHiVarRS~EFq3Z2u8Ttve-xwU22ibg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Stevens staff reported the pilot traffic-calming configuration on 116th/117th (Grade Road area) began May 5 and will run for four weeks. The pilot uses delineators and temporary striping to test reduced travel lanes, pedestrian spaces and other safety features.

Staff said the pilot is actively monitored; crews adjusted elements during the first days based on resident feedback. \"Matter of fact, the team was out there making some adjustments today based on some feedback,\" a staff member said. The city has posted project metrics on its capital-projects webpage and will record speed, vehicle volume and pedestrian counts during the pilot so the council can compare before-and-after data.

Staff described plans for an after-study and a public open house on June 18 to review collected data, solicit additional feedback and present criteria that would determine whether to make changes permanent. Metrics listed on the project page include average speeds, vehicle queues, pedestrian counts and community sentiment, with qualitative categories listed as bad/good/better/great for comparison.

Council members asked for clarity about mail and garbage impacts; staff said crews monitored pickup and observed only minor, short backups and relocated a mailbox where needed. The pilot will continue to be monitored daily and adjusted where safety or operational issues arise.","The city’s temporary traffic-calming pilot on 116th/117th (Grade Road area) began May 5 for four weeks; staff will collect speed, vehicle and pedestrian counts, log resident feedback and host a June 18 public open house to present after-study results.",{"_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},6230074,"Council Discusses Traffic Camera Program; staff says implementation can be revenue-neutral but requires up-front costs",305,2211000,2516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd&start=2211&end=2516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd/thumbnail_2211000.jpg","/articles/6230074/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-Discusses-Traffic-Camera-Program-staff-says-implementation-can-be-revenue-neutral-but-requires-up-front-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230074-d77324376b9c39f523356ce102d49e64/orig.mp4?Expires=1776244763&Signature=jTdd6VhRLto89mcf1WyDE86mUMtYuM8kvXLn5s1eMrsViV5hFUktSmIH7Nc5wer5cBdtoveS4fkvrO85iczeUHdvq07JzAOvXxolNtfRkv9OZl5K-k~KTyr~l77QineyXszN8XOCTG-w21~~zMUuV~BOt-22blxNSJNqPoGIK95e52JTByx1Wyqy2V6m51xGFJaCzM-K2zdk-eAgpvx6SeIwKIol0rdgLqneLorusmjkIIEtq7-3TuxpP87WbU3PExqYfrOBphMMNjzpil0FQxmJEO~ocO1VwzafR2JadVoK19X4bL3GxZK-ZcVycOOI-D7Q5NZNBL2LUdStrOc4yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Stevens City staff briefed the council on a proposed automated traffic-camera program that would initially target school walk zones and could expand to park zones such as Lundin Parkway.

City staff said other jurisdictions commonly start the program in school zones and then expand; staff told council the program appears revenue-neutral over time because citation revenue can offset operating costs, but the city must purchase equipment and provide advance signage and staffing capacity up front. \"All costs associated with implementing this program appear to be eligible for the revenue that the cameras will bring in, so to offset those costs,\" a staff presenter said.

Council members asked how many locations would be involved; staff estimated coverage of school zones could involve roughly 13 areas (one camera per school zone area as configured) and noted the program design depends on whether the city defines a one-mile walk zone or other boundary. Staff recommended starting with a prioritized list tied to safety needs and costs and presenting a proposed phasing and cost estimate.

Council also discussed enforcement logistics and police staffing for handling citation review. Staff said initial personnel time would be required to review infractions; once operating, the program is expected to generate revenue that could fund traffic-safety capital projects.

Council requested a follow-up with cost estimates, a priority list of locations, and an implementation timeline. The council did not take a formal vote on program scope at the meeting.","Council members discussed moving forward with an automated traffic-camera program focused on school walk zones and potentially park zones; staff said recurring program costs can be offset by citations but the city must front initial equipment and signage costs and define program scope.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230078,"Council Moves to Place Sales-Tax Option on Ballot as Staff Weigh Synthetic Turf for Major Park",627,1385000,2012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd&start=1385&end=2012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd/thumbnail_1385000.jpg","/articles/6230078/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-Moves-to-Place-Sales-Tax-Option-on-Ballot-as-Staff-Weigh-Synthetic-Turf-for-Major-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230078-e06bd3f59cf801b735eba86863fc666f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776244763&Signature=WYHDTasYILyohcO-hHBZUN0cH1Iod2qIWzy7YZOzQylblK7BgWaFkOynGKrGs9kkuE2glLRwxyLCK5EpiFMV7QTUSqymHsqSuJ0cNuHUIW3z6~Pl572~aINBsErRRxSRLa-UsabM5gDcqiHLgzhRi6K1puK49Pw-vtBX1fms38d9dvp8k-6OVbZAVAwDM3c89udeFFb2wDmgdzhOPEcuamgyvIJJUqTcNp45Qudq2Y2w~RDoH2yNWOJvo8Qmd3--tJ71dma0ETL9lenze9u32oL-gX1VafyB8ubT49OpcqLTsNMGJOKQ1yOmhxfSVdhhRnRiJi~QsF83ooIPQnt0dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Stevens City Council reported consensus to move a proposed sales-tax increase onto the ballot to support parks projects after staff outlined follow-up items from an April retreat.

City staff member Jean (city staff) told the council there was consensus to seek voter approval for a sales-tax increase to fund parks; during the meeting staff and council discussed a suggested rate described in the packet as two-tenths of a percent (0.2 percentage points). \"Yes. Correct,\" a staff presenter said when asked about the suggested rate.

Parks staff described outreach and data collection on synthetic turf. David Green, the parks field supervisor, contacted several jurisdictions that recently upgraded fields and reported a consistent pattern: conversions from grass to synthetic turf produced large increases in youth-use, attracted tournaments, extended hours (with lights) and increased net revenues for some cities. Staff said warranty life for synthetic turf typically runs about 12 years and fields can last up to 20 years with proper maintenance.

Parks staff said synthetic turf requires higher up-front capital but generally lower annual operating costs compared with grass. The staff presentation noted constraints at the Lake Stevens ball-field parcel — limited undeveloped land on the tax parcel — and that parking at the site currently exceeds 200 stalls. Staff also said some questions about infield surfacing and movable infrastructure (backstops, storage) remain and promised to provide more detailed cost comparisons and maintenance-cost analyses to council.

Council and staff also discussed Cavaliero Park (spelled 'Caballero' in materials); staff said one restriction on the property expires in \"02/1929\" and that other conservation-futures restrictions remain. Staff said a Snohomish County Conservation Futures Board release would likely require paying the current value of the land to lift covenants, similar to other Land and Water Conservation Fund releases.

Council asked staff to return with a detailed financial comparison (capital and lifecycle operating cost), program and revenue estimates, and a clearer schedule for potential bond or ballot timelines. \"I'll send out the presentation and more detailed follow-up on the finances,\" staff said.

The council’s consensus to pursue a sales-tax option does not, by itself, place a measure on the ballot; staff will follow statutory deadlines to submit ballot language and deadlines to the county clerk.","Council reported consensus to pursue a sales-tax increase (suggested 0.2%) to fund parks improvements. Parks staff described synthetic-turf conversions that drove higher use, increased revenues in peer jurisdictions and lifetime/maintenance tradeoffs for Lake Stevens facilities.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230084,"Council Authorizes $1.12 Million Design Contract for Catherine Creek Bridge",506,772000,1278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd&start=772&end=1278","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3443385-37fa35bf2b7b6e47571435357e6212fd/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6230084/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-Authorizes-112-Million-Design-Contract-for-Catherine-Creek-Bridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230084-d1e9e15c966033dfcec659fce2d21387/orig.mp4?Expires=1776244763&Signature=Fk9FuO~f2QBX75Kbtw2PBZklRWCBBCd7WWuiuubMBGaiMlpC9OvhuZsu97mQLujZh4INSen8ihJRiIweVDEni3yFQXr9n-Lxr8EMh8hP1GsVLwy7Xz9WfrPGQXferGfCn5xXDS8QqKGwRdOo3GjMlqfrVs4fNdZdrJxDPk1yEQ-HlcHgiRuyYR0hOBu79gHUyB7S3nffEvxC6SRzvB5t6eniaWklVgh3bFov2z9r~c~Aq9LIfaq614bCBagArDhwYygOElGx-8kkT1UVefwpMeesD-LgUJ31mBybPHQyAV4GtKfcESRH0wkqw9ODLDegS74GDFpNLPKbzlG7NtTO1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Acting Mayor Kim Shipman presided as the Lake Stevens City Council authorized a professional services agreement of $1,121,071 with David Evans and Associates Inc. for design and permitting of the Catherine Creek Bridge replacement project.

City Engineer Kim Klinkers told the council the 2025 budget includes $1,131,000 for design work and that the city expects to complete an alternatives analysis this year to refine construction costs. Klinkers said staff’s current construction estimate is roughly $5,500,000 for the full project, including stream mitigation, roadway realignment and pedestrian improvements.

The contract in the council packet covers survey work and preliminary design. “The current scope of the project is to replace the deteriorating bridge, but also … do mitigation with the stream and enhance plantings, and we want to realign the road,” Klinkers said. She told council the project received a $911,000 Public Works Board loan and that the city included a small match in this year’s budget.

Council Member Daughtry moved to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement; Council Member Peters Hagen seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

During discussion, council members asked whether the $5.5 million estimate includes all related work. Klinkers replied that the estimate covers “all of the construction project currently,” including special inspection and construction management. Klinkers also said the replacement will be slightly longer and higher than the existing span to improve eligibility for federal funding and will be built to carry heavy equipment to serve the city’s industrial area.

Council members asked about pedestrian access; Klinkers said the alternatives analysis will consider at least one sidewalk and that the project team will report back at the 30% design milestone with recommended elements and updated cost projections. The city will refine the construction estimate during the 2026 budget process.

The council voted to approve the professional services agreement and directed staff to return with updated design milestones and cost estimates as the work proceeds.","The Lake Stevens City Council authorized a $1,121,071 professional services agreement with David Evans and Associates for design and permitting of the Catherine Creek Bridge replacement; council members discussed scope, budget and an estimated $5.5 million construction cost.","actionData","errors"]

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