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Segner said the development project has moved large amounts of material onto the site and that the historical society is coordinating with the development team. \"When that occurs, then we'll have a much more, active role to play,\" he said, referring to an eventual transfer of the property to the city. The society has provided photographs and material for interpretive signs, and Segner described a proposed miners' memorial area south of the Bridal House, including the possibility of a simple facade to suggest a mine entrance and the display of at least one coal car.

Segner said the society does not yet have a firm delivery date for the development but estimated it could be two to three years out. He reported recent public programs with Eastside Heritage that brought roughly 130 students and parents to interpretive walks of the Red Town Trail and related sites.

The society also has scheduled volunteer work parties at the cemetery: an informal cleanup managed by volunteers on the 18th and a formal public involvement cleanup on July 3 ahead of July 4 events at Lakebourne Park to take advantage of foot traffic. Segner said prior cleanups have drawn about 140 to 150 drop-in visitors.

Gary, speaking for Newcastle Trails, thanked the commission for approving the Cougar Trail and said the approval enables a new trail to be built by developers of the Greencastle project. He said trails and historical sites are converging and proposed future coordinated historical trail walks linking Red Town, Swanson property and the planned historical park.

No formal votes were taken; Segner and Trails requested continued coordination with city staff and commissioners as development and cleanup work proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-11 CAC","oneSentenceSummary","Russ Segner of the Newcastle Historical Society reported on preparations for the historical park development, interpretive signage, a potential miner memorial and upcoming cemetery cleanups and school programs; Newcastle Trails noted recent approvals that enable new trail connections.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Newcastle, King County, Washington","taxId",71821,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6202464,"Commission votes to shift member terms from July 31 to Oct. 31; motion extends current expirations",41,2728000,2769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f&start=2728&end=2769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f/thumbnail_2728000.jpg","/articles/6202464/Washington/Commission-votes-to-shift-member-terms-from-July-31-to-Oct-31-motion-extends-current-expirations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202464-f6fb13b3882604d1f0521191b1a62fce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214459&Signature=KRI~DZWGLJR7CY14nD-Be0~69WUZo~h~i-4nhSX~yhQeriTfLNKiSM~bFfaJXmSArLwuudEAlZti3OvGl4fljCxZzWhBOq7Q~pSLxGLXPWdNtpwHxWYzwJCtjyLEYJVbp37WrJskAaul9ppXdWAFHko075CxSKPJA9Sl7K29puClusXoNVrAnJ1PWs6a5Iji5ACAc6LSdk6Pkfc8-GdirnME1slXogMk23JrSC61Zg1qGCZUojIUsU321gzbTolrCt3YVZGBEJT7ZrUNupL1anwIwmQjGKo222OskHUN2JrbakUbQkcYgn41AtJNLkDz8KaxHXvXYEKNs1yvMMN1LA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 11, 2025, the Community Activities Commission voted unanimously to request that the City Council change the commission term-expiration date from July 31 to Oct. 31 and to extend the terms of commissioners who would have expired this year to Oct. 31, 2025.

During discussion commissioners said July 31 falls during the busiest part of the summer season and that shifting the date would reduce disruption. One commissioner moved \"I motion to change the, commission term and date from July 31 to October 31, and for commissioners that would expire this year, their term extended to 10/31/2025. So I'll make that motion. I motion what I just said.\" The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote; individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript.

Following the vote the chair said staff (Amy) would draft a document for City Council that outlines the commission\u0000\u0000\u0000reasons for the change and the requested language extending current terms. No final City Council action was recorded at the meeting; the transcript indicates the commission will forward its recommendation to council for consideration.","The Community Activities Commission moved to change its term expiration date from July 31 to Oct. 31 and voted unanimously to extend commissioners whose terms would have expired this year to Oct. 31, 2025; staff will draft a formal request to City Council.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6202469,"Commission declines to add Sylvan Park to comprehensive plan this amendment cycle",120,2142000,2262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f&start=2142&end=2262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f/thumbnail_2142000.jpg","/articles/6202469/Washington/Commission-declines-to-add-Sylvan-Park-to-comprehensive-plan-this-amendment-cycle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202469-9fe98912b9d8c95371bddf0159e55283/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214459&Signature=AsRAUCwl7ZiZUCC5V2tLdT-wBRg0c8f-EQMh-4SVfRUCYXQMcyT9VhwLVb-rJIJzukK9zWTb8YozUq6E3oL9K7QRqeGeiunNm26xMj7D8gUWFL-dahBlwQ3yAenyuJxBRwvJfu07UgdIeMsXzNRhmh3zSClF1g~FlGah3~zDQvjumx1cMM7anM-vFaEfcEMI-dZiGRDoP6p5tMGOwLc-LwLZSvLrzHi4mYGuWToQLh-UEnN9cXmb5QnPEboj5JeccTU-P3vcrwMsugv6eiJ69N8xPOZxA35FKG13RfROn0mMXZ9T1~L-NnLBHC67PiOhs9XqKZ88QgOqS-7hkpKIBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 11 meeting, staff and commissioners discussed a citizen-submitted concept called Sylvan Park and agreed not to include the park concept in the city's comprehensive plan during this amendment cycle.

Commission staff summarized the background: the proposed site is adjacent to an HOA-managed property where a previously requested easement was denied in 2019 and is near two trail stubs. \"Based on the recommendation from staff we would like to proceed with what staff is presenting to us that the Sylvan Park concept does not need to be included in the comp plan,\" a commissioner said during deliberations.

Commissioners and staff discussed preserving the concept for future work. Planning staff suggested using a walk-shed analysis to evaluate candidate locations and to refine parameters before deciding on a permanent park location. One staff member said that running potential sites through a data-driven walk-shed analysis could determine where a park would be most impactful.

No formal vote to amend the comprehensive plan was made; the commission's direction was procedural: treat Sylvan Park as a standalone concept, continue discussion with Newcastle Trails, and consider Cougar Mountain Veil alternatives for inclusion in the comp plan where appropriate. Staff committed to keep the commission updated on alternatives and analysis as the work continues.","Staff recommended and the commission agreed that the informal Sylvan Park concept should not be added to the city's comprehensive plan during the current amendment cycle; commissioners suggested using walk-shed analysis to refine potential park locations in the future.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6202473,"Newcastle readies summer events; sponsorships near $50,000 goal and volunteer signups open",1616,784000,2400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f&start=784&end=2400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f/thumbnail_784000.jpg","/articles/6202473/Washington/Newcastle-readies-summer-events-sponsorships-near-50000-goal-and-volunteer-signups-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202473-ea831c335bac12a16bd6b40f6883d0c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214459&Signature=lBxSu9fqqAZkBt4a~-r2UUKqnIrcjirhaWIXaiIT4jpYJdJqy2bs99xvyAC0ET5syeKuUKrnGBU-4hX1F~c1J27KFgj9i2bZNYnTyWMeIHeiNuidF3X-5YfAXeIEphOG4QdjNvmg2SVHOCXxKtkQR4ZzcsgnLdU7SOw4Dv13RXqDZLT9lhpEtgHjMI1aRjb68DKM-spqGGhevcZhnyK3Zh-M~jGxPLrACGJq8OAFctAVCi6nBQOl0W2t9~-S~ql~z-bDhPoPDWCH8fcWntxmFy28NNhgYBMXHaYp8X5sG1AeLXYwX2oxyiZcnslQcjq1TjvpdK9OICoUM3USqe0L3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and commissioners on June 11 reviewed logistics for New Castle Days, concerts and fireworks at Lakebourne Park and discussed sponsorship and volunteer recruitment for this summer's events.

Amy, the city staff member who presented the events and recreation report, said vendor interest has been strong: \"We already have, a very healthy over 20 I think it's about 25 the last time I checked vendor booth applications.\" She said summer camp registration and fall youth programming were also underway.

On sponsorships, commissioners were told the subcommittee identified 102 nearby businesses; 26 had agreed to contribute and the program had raised $48,500, \"97% of our $50,000 goal is in.\" The sponsorship tiers (platinum, gold, silver, bronze) were closed because signage and graphics were ordered, but staff said one concert-themed activity remains at a $500 sponsorship level and car-show sponsorships are available at $1,000 each.

Kim, who led the concerts discussion, outlined themes and schedules for the summer series and said the concerts would emphasize local performers and vendors. The meeting mentioned specific concert nights: eras night at 7:30 p.m. July 30, team-spirit night Aug. 6, and beach-party night Aug. 13. The commission discussed volunteer tent staffing and one-hour shifts; sign-up sheets and schedules are hosted in the CAC SharePoint.

No formal action or funding allocation was taken at the meeting; staff will continue vendor recruitment and finalize volunteer rosters and sponsorship paperwork. Commissioners were asked to sign up for volunteer shifts and to direct potential sponsors to remaining $500 and $1,000 opportunities.","City staff and commissioners reviewed plans for New Castle Days, concerts and fireworks at Lakebourne Park; sponsorships have raised $48,500 (97% of the $50,000 goal), vendor and car-show opportunities remain, and volunteer sign-ups are on the CAC SharePoint.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6202478,"Incoming high school senior proposes Newcastle youth voice committee",290,540000,830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f&start=540&end=830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787047-e6a34a6798be895a423a107aeb62579f/thumbnail_540000.jpg","/articles/6202478/Washington/Incoming-high-school-senior-proposes-Newcastle-youth-voice-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202478-23889ee7d501f9cd64ec05dbcaa261a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214459&Signature=e0cbnpf5JhkKMRnPqTmlWQ6tn7s1i06~F2FsylWHopLhDFjP-iCtxlRX15uBK~SwrKs7MfaeG~K~y3m89h6lXqGNv~qNsz5HSt3~LOJADPHca-l~JYCPnURNysb0lP~OBsARdB2c07mVM6m5ov9piroF6kFeSVReDELo9kksRPnFrMxZLgc2wUoTUdQrINzsp3mhk88heixlXqAdFQvDymVUYyV-Q2Ar0Hiq52V7p2xQb~698Y4DfuoNIw4aAorD9mZeugkLZ3lsh251lGORoCDk9mSWSlDmxR1v~PIPkK8fcxQKwuyOdSJmSIuFaAeRvzwWhYjFlrsT-4nTLkc-2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 11, 2025, Asana Sikka, an incoming senior at Liberty High School, urged the Newcastle Community Activities Commission to support a new Newcastle youth voice committee that would give high-school students a regular role in local decision-making.

Sikka told commissioners she drafted a timeline, application and role description and distributed the materials at the meeting. \"The only thing I could find for Newcastle was the NYCE, a program that no longer exists,\" she said, and proposed a six-student group — two sophomores, two juniors and two seniors — that would meet regularly and attend general council meetings.

The proposal would begin by interviewing incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors and later shift to selection by written application at the end of freshman year. Sikka described the group\u0000\u0000\u0000roles as organizing community events (\"aiming for at least 3 a year\"), gathering insight from different community groups and serving as a point of contact for the city when decisions affect schools.

Commissioners did not vote on the proposal; Chair Nathan Sticks said they would \"take your consideration under advisement.\" Staff and commissioners asked Sikka to provide contact information at the close of the meeting so staff could follow up.

The proposal referenced local models such as the Issaquah Youth Advisory Board and the Renton Youth Council and noted Sikka's experience with the Issaquah Schools Foundation as a student trustee. No funding source, formal charter, or timeline for council review was specified in the public comment.

Commissioners and staff may consider the materials Sikka provided as they determine whether to advance a formal proposal to the City Council or city staff for review.","An incoming Liberty High School senior presented a draft plan to establish a six-member Newcastle youth voice committee to bring student perspectives into city decision-making; commissioners took the proposal under advisement.","actionData","errors"]

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Historical society outlines museum-park plans, cemetery cleanup and school outreach; trails group highlights connections

Commission votes to shift member terms from July 31 to Oct. 31; motion extends current expirations

Commission declines to add Sylvan Park to comprehensive plan this amendment cycle

Newcastle readies summer events; sponsorships near $50,000 goal and volunteer signups open

Incoming high school senior proposes Newcastle youth voice committee