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Commissioners said the River District project (referred to in handouts as the Knoll) will include a small boutique hotel, an outdoor plaza and amphitheater, a four‑screen community cinema with a wine bar, a brewery and several restaurants, and a new trailhead and restroom facilities adjacent to Riffles Park. One business mentioned by name in a handout was a tamale shop the developers expect to open soon.

Members said the handout includes maps and projected construction dates and that the materials will be placed in the commission’s farmers‑market binder so commissioners can distribute them when questioned by residents. Commissioners also raised traffic concerns tied to new apartment development: one member said roughly 250 apartments are planned nearby and described existing congestion on Mission and Malvern/Moulter at peak times; several members noted recent roadway changes such as added crosswalk beacons and a four‑way stop at Country Vista intended to address safety concerns.

The commission agreed to add a neighborhood update to the discussion-and-business portion of each future meeting and asked members to bring brief neighborhood notes or handouts for the farmers‑market binder. There was no formal council action on development approvals during the meeting; the discussion was informational and intended to improve the commission’s ability to answer public questions at outreach events.

Outlook: Commissioners will include neighborhood updates on upcoming agendas, continue to collect handouts for outreach, and forward traffic or safety questions to appropriate city departments for follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Engagement Commission - June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a standing neighborhood‑update item and members shared a handout outlining River District/Knoll development plans — including a boutique hotel, amphitheater, a four‑screen cinema and retail — and raised traffic and construction concerns for nearby neighborhoods.","taxTitle","Liberty Lake, Spokane County, Washington","taxId",52172,"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},6184463,"Parks master-plan pop-up at farmers market aims to boost survey returns amid 'survey fatigue'",163,229000,392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090708-0bd32423cca76827771c49b35826ea21&start=229&end=392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090708-0bd32423cca76827771c49b35826ea21/thumbnail_229000.jpg","/articles/6184463/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/Parks-master-plan-pop-up-at-farmers-market-aims-to-boost-survey-returns-amid-survey-fatigue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184463-040fa9a8cbf7a764bfd15f43a26b03f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773553062&Signature=ZNuLhXAsv6xXlk~URablbplSrK1EZ5Y~NqjECigPC3KGxLdUCGyGSp3zpxi8RdGlYiBbxkI4902Zng~Un0dY4wNTMEwEwdC5PhEOsolSKFik9cs~Yl8sDQwa5Y9J4Ai29bSzHmxJquDGWL1JU6RTto9Hp8yMqz1FLP0Ht1FLf2KUHWXJEiy8lQKnmq5HwCa~YC2rDFYGreZN0XJP291YYuR9eLwaiwIOt7z4CTnkOGPHctj64JXeviTamGrIemJDMSf8VT2g8bAHGeR5zcU2g9tAnuVIUYolnNhfCc0CNN7QipetJFmxejc6vk6-tdNfW2mzvJJPp7CibbD9oCuJpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Engagement Commission on June 18 discussed a Friday pop-up event at the farmers market intended to boost responses to the Parks and Recreation master-plan survey. The pop-up is being organized by SCJ, a Spokane-based consulting firm, with participation from the Parks & Arts Commission and city staff.

Commissioners said public participation in the parks survey has been weak compared with the city’s recent library survey, which staff described as having “fantastic” response numbers. City staff told commissioners the survey deadline had been extended but did not specify the new closing date.

Staff asked commissioners who could assist at the pop-up event to consider volunteering between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Friday to help promote the survey and encourage on-site completion. Commission members described a sense of “survey fatigue” reported by residents at the farmers market: several members said people told them they are tired of being asked to complete multiple surveys and decline additional requests. The commission discussed alternate on‑site approaches such as using a QR code and encouraging commissioners to act as local multipliers — talking with neighbors and bringing paper materials or sign-ups to events where they already participate.

No formal motion was taken; commissioners asked staff to share event details and to circulate opportunities to volunteer. The commission also noted that ongoing public events this summer will include stations for the master-plan outreach and encouraged members to choose any events they can attend to help increase response rates.

Outlook: Staff will share pop-up logistics and the commission expects to support outreach at the farmers market and other summer events to improve survey participation.","Commissioners heard that a SCJ-led pop-up at the farmers market is scheduled to promote the parks and recreation master-plan survey; members said responses are lagging compared with the library survey and recommended commissioners help promote the survey in person.",{"_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},6184469,"City schedules July 15 workshop, plans open house for library site options",180,4025000,4205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090708-0bd32423cca76827771c49b35826ea21&start=4025&end=4205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090708-0bd32423cca76827771c49b35826ea21/thumbnail_4025000.jpg","/articles/6184469/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/City-schedules-July-15-workshop-plans-open-house-for-library-site-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184469-01e1ee6d1ca14ee8a025d493cd886153/orig.mp4?Expires=1773553062&Signature=dfdHStfbF8dZuXOUOgI5A49FH6N01ZTSYtByocdLYqY4Ug9VX5Y6~t9a01hwyxeGE02DPwfxM8HUBTB6wdJVfliJE2DAt1iTG-YH1OZPvvdvPJSHU6i~RhfcIhByFRXq03qPVbMVJob-wqzdMV~B1iWTF1KfU0nkvjHozAkOIZ8TxEDhcRyOm15JMPHmb-69G-ts2nQ5AXfd3DGb3jWZBNpRk5UBdC~LTclch5ese90IEwB6xaE3Yn~bLtapde1MiQ6ZdbrYUJiNkBWrQTrgIYRbCzztwNueRDVAviMNqXg6xhTofYqxNQOif3JZbRCdDJ3zKi0mSyWwY56E5Bg~YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Liberty Lake Community Engagement Commission on June 18 that consultants will present library siting options and survey results at a July 15 workshop and that city staff plan an open house afterward rather than a formal town-hall format.

That timeline matters because many residents and library advocates have been asking the commission whether a separate town-hall-style event will be held to review options and next steps.

Summer, a city staffer monitoring the library planning process, told the commission: “So, my suggestion at this point based on hearing all of the, suggestions that that you all have made is to wait until the July 15 workshop where, Turner and Townsend and BCRA are going to present the options to the city council at which time they will be sharing the survey result information and then talking about next steps, which include an open house.”

Summer said Turner & Townsend and BCRA will present the option sets, hand the Council the survey results, and then staff will organize public open-house sessions to gather further feedback on the most promising options. The consulting team is preparing costing for the options and staff said the Council will narrow the options at the workshop before the open house is hosted for public input.

Commissioners agreed to signal to City Council that the commission is “ready, willing and able” to help with public engagement. At the meeting members decided to include that offer in the commission’s next update to the council (the commission’s July 1 update) so council is aware the commission can assist with outreach for any open-house events or follow-up engagement.

Outlook: City staff estimated the consultant report and the July 15 workshop will define the next outreach steps; the commission will await the consultant presentation and then coordinate with staff and BCRA on volunteer roles for any open house or public engagement.","City staff told the Community Engagement Commission that consultants Turner & Townsend and BCRA will present results of the library site survey and options to City Council on July 15; an open house is planned afterward and the commission offered to assist with public engagement.",{"_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},6184473,"Liberty Lake Winterglow stalls as organizers cite volunteer shortfall",2421,450000,2871000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090708-0bd32423cca76827771c49b35826ea21&start=450&end=2871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090708-0bd32423cca76827771c49b35826ea21/thumbnail_450000.jpg","/articles/6184473/Liberty-Lake/Spokane-County/Washington/Liberty-Lake-Winterglow-stalls-as-organizers-cite-volunteer-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184473-817aa189f27845a6eed8d806aa11b6f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773553062&Signature=aupUyDIz5MGGnySvR6fBNetFAHF4OJyAdOR~rLXORa6kD6t3S7kRuMPg3zf7cbzaudOTPT9CNrryyTN8xNnpqJZyQxdwnHOw2rr-93fFqOsQHGvHKr8NVBtLeaWF7fkJTwtJUm4bh7eyXIOTmJYO72yDw-S5yjQEIBS298XM2Yd5mrs~NVT1i~cu8imv8n6fmccP2f6xfiDwVjWUME8uZWQSLYak0PkWoMd9RxloPlZiU49LK8lTvQg59sR9VYhVce5I5ApUWObrJLLwEU8AHpPRtF5IiCH4DibVQPV-hk8jU41VSZxW0S5zYuJexGCg1PBFHT6kFjI-9VMICOVoTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Liberty Lake Community Engagement Commission on June 18 discussed the future of Winterglow after city leaders indicated the event will not move forward in its current form because of a shortage of volunteers and the cost of staging the display.

Commissioners said the decision matters because Winterglow has been a high-profile winter holiday attraction and its pause leaves questions about where a winter celebration could be staged and who would staff it.

Commission members described multiple reasons organizers said they could not continue Winterglow as previously run: service-club membership has declined, longtime volunteer leaders have stepped back, and the city would face higher costs without a reliable volunteer base. Commissioners reported that, from a recent sign-in sheet, about 17 people marked that they would be willing to volunteer out of roughly 45 attendees — a participation level members said would not sustain the event as previously produced. Members also said much of the hands-on labor that made Winterglow possible came from school volunteers who could help only briefly.

Commissioners discussed alternatives for a smaller or differently sited winter celebration, including moving activities to the Townsquare Park/light-of-Liberty-Lake area rather than Orchard Park. They urged the city to clarify what, if any, funding remains available and to identify a realistic timeline for any reimagined event. Members proposed a City-run sign-up or “community corps” list so residents who want to help could be notified about volunteer opportunities across events, not only Winterglow.

No formal motion to adopt a new Winterglow plan was taken; the discussion ended with commissioners agreeing to act as outreach “multipliers” — talking to neighbors and directing interested volunteers to city staff — and to include follow-ups in future agendas and the commission’s update to city council.

Outlook: Commissioners asked city staff to report back about any City Council decisions affecting Winterglow funding and to let the commission know how to help with volunteer recruitment or alternative programming.","At its June 18 meeting the Community Engagement Commission heard that the city is not moving forward with Winterglow as previously planned because of low volunteer capacity and budget concerns; commissioners discussed alternative models and volunteer recruitment options.","actionData","errors"]

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