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Amy listed returning community favorites — basketball, flag football, soccer and tennis for ages 5–12 — and said the city is adding pickleball “for the very first time.” She also said the department has expanded taught programs for preschool ages, including flag tots, football tots, soccer tots and basketball tots for ages 2–4. Amy encouraged commissioners and community partners to share program details and noted registration is live.

No formal policy action was taken; the commission received the informational update and thanked staff for program development.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-07-09 CAC","oneSentenceSummary","The recreation division will change the fall youth sports schedule from one six-week session to three four-week sessions and add pickleball for ages 5–12; staff also expanded preschool \"tots\" offerings.","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},6175694,"Newcastle signs on to America250 partnership; staff asks commission for ideas for 2026 programming",851,3408000,4259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e&start=3408&end=4259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e/thumbnail_3408000.jpg","/articles/6175694/Washington/Newcastle-signs-on-to-America250-partnership-staff-asks-commission-for-ideas-for-2026-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175694-75804edf8781fb372f032fe98dc09fb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001149&Signature=R~7P-p4FcPAgdVgQw5YghzmsgjP9SNsrdo8olNM5ug4L0WjJojk7E5iYD0Yjo8TBSzUkrEi6f~ZfJlt74PQwVExx8fMQQ~0~UAfydz4Shoq~BUoDFpKZcF88z0C5KWg6~sJQXKjn6ng-KkG2hfuK045Np8dhP9bS6blpWjqcxnh9Yf4H01-uQ0hxn~fpflGZpvDis327rur52cMR3RBT4Xk6IHH5WRS2eNJ4YHB5ZjMaWKk4V6g5fNeYTiJvIKTRMPzTGbyO-rqF5WKkz6GUBXEiO7bCGUHSD1~oPnQ00XJMS1BEIXRMbYoHzgTx9KLn6VfbYqNgXP0vR3WzyV-5FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amy, the city’s events and recreation coordinator, briefed the commission on the America250 state campaign and Newcastle's decision to sign on as a partner. Amy described Washington State’s decentralized approach and said the city “did, decide to sign on as a partner.” She encouraged commissioners to consider rebranding existing events and adding off-season civic activities tied to commemorative themes.

Amy noted the state committee suggested a few statewide observances for 2026, including a day of service associated with Flag Day and a civic-engagement activity on Sept. 17 (Constitution Day). Commissioners proposed events that emphasize local history and underrepresented narratives, including greater attention to tribal history and Newcastle’s coal-mining past. One commissioner suggested forming locally tailored programming such as voter-registration drives, civic academies or talks by state representatives and county officials.

Amy said the city will not lead a top-down program but will continue a decentralized, partner-driven approach and asked community groups to bring ideas. She also said she is not aware of direct grant funding for municipalities through the state committee but suggested cultural and historical nonprofits may have their own funding paths. The commission asked staff to continue bringing ideas back to future agendas for refinement and community outreach.","The city has partnered with the Washington State America250 committee and commissioners discussed possible local commemorations, civic-engagement events and how to include local history and tribal perspectives in 2026 activities.",{"_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},6175699,"City seeks volunteers for summer concerts; commissioners to staff early shifts",391,2144000,2535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e&start=2144&end=2535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e/thumbnail_2144000.jpg","/articles/6175699/Washington/City-seeks-volunteers-for-summer-concerts-commissioners-to-staff-early-shifts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175699-756732f243dd9107b2b5c21e03269624/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001149&Signature=oh8l76UZZ9olLJCD4zO3OWjebTn2g~IDkxr0~JlMh9MnxLdaoz4wx-YIImhyN1qazxOpSCXwFrxo9Dl~Ff~1ugMX4vyBBAbLM3EozHzBQqNEr-mIoxR6vQQDcH8mqsZ89stgmvD1mpwVSI~LHp1IaGLmRYV6bmMuy8cr2J9rcKpb6qB6ZEFpCv2rph2gfJ-ztl47IcJHYvCcOklL1QmquQzanofKrdvdWJByqjI1c2Lrx5OecCdGVSRxnXyLUnGpC6FVC2SQPcbaUZVLS58CXV3vkpt5623Ggit~IvpZMHDUjkwP4vLKPfWD0SAj1L5IwSfHY~gSte96wUBaid2Zcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kim told the commission the city has bands and food vendors lined up for the summer concerts and described volunteer needs: “We do have the summer concerts tent coverage. And, in talking with Amy, we have somebody at the early stage for each concert. The second hour, we don't have coverage at all of concerts. I can send the list around, and, also, Amy has said the first part is the most important part, so that she can be moving around.”

Amy and Kim asked commissioners to sign up for early-shift tent coverage and said they will re-circulate the volunteer sign-up link through the city social channels. The events coordinator said activity monitors are needed for themed-shelter activities (for example, robotics and child-friendly stations) and emphasized these volunteer roles are open to the broader community; by contrast, the city tent is intended for commissioners and city staff.

Commissioners offered suggestions for targeted, just-in-time outreach to recruit volunteers during the week of each concert and said they would share the sign-up information with community partners. Kim said the concerts will include themed nights and activities and encouraged commissioners to “spread the word.”","The commission reviewed staffing for four upcoming summer concerts and asked commissioners and community volunteers to fill early-shift tent coverage; the city tent will be staffed by commissioners and city staff while community volunteers support activities.",{"_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},6175704,"Commission weighs layout, sponsorship and vendor limits for Newcastle Days",752,2428000,3180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e&start=2428&end=3180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e/thumbnail_2428000.jpg","/articles/6175704/Washington/Commission-weighs-layout-sponsorship-and-vendor-limits-for-Newcastle-Days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175704-abb1c596f0fcb8d971cb1a87827f6bd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001149&Signature=Nwr3153u0vKCibV7qM1EHNxTMHD3RipGzYH3wHh-Fk1yg1e2oo94G2l4k2~RaBaOei~YTrDunvbSg8aPdnOAu3QbB2BJd3tC7Ua9gd2PgvK5hPaZUAuk7aYJuxpZsfyWLrNk-rx~P8yp1OnQDVGdBqTGOMp20xLn0BYoMZ1d~nserb2E9UbMSymBNEqlP9IkPOFuXppqakZDv7n-oI63YzVXzqGQBisTGYa7ovy-IKYskUdZrF~unFbUDpq1eD5sfcgJ0qrMnfRH3tHCkYP2jDrOcVk7aCUo96eQBxKvaLX8prq8wbR0Wr5kDL3oqE1Glx-Z55gRiR-DIyM~jNqThA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Connie and Kristen led a discussion on Newcastle Days planning and vendor placement. Connie said the vendor application deadline is firm: “vendor applications need to be in by the eighteenth, and she is not joking,” and commissioners reiterated that late applications may not make the waiting list because of high demand.

Staff and the subcommittee described a trade-off between concentration of booths in the main field and the total number of vendors the site can hold. Amy, the city’s events and recreation coordinator, said public works indicated there is room for an additional row on the main field but that change could reduce total capacity. Commissioners said sponsorships guarantee vendor spots; Amy noted there are 28 sponsors who are contracted for booths, which could limit open spaces for other applicants.

Commissioners reviewed past attempts to place arts vendors on the hill and tennis-court areas and said those locations drew less foot traffic. The subcommittee proposed moving arts vendors into the main field to increase visibility, with possible compromises on the total number of booths. Public works staff will finalize layout and return recommendations to the subcommittee.

The commission confirmed a mini parade around the park for Newcastle Days and said Hazen marching band is scheduled to perform this year; organizers cautioned that future band availability may affect dates. No formal vote was taken at the meeting.","Commissioners and staff discussed vendor layout options, sponsorship guarantees and parade planning for Newcastle Days; staff warned about limited booth capacity because sponsors receive reserved spots.",{"_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},6175709,"Newcastle officials debrief fireworks show amid mixed feedback on volume, trash and safety",1465,871000,2336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e&start=871&end=2336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5354398-8214a5a5fac84949fb6efbeb1d1d347e/thumbnail_871000.jpg","/articles/6175709/Washington/Newcastle-officials-debrief-fireworks-show-amid-mixed-feedback-on-volume-trash-and-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175709-87eb0b1eeacd198ce2f984f91f36ceea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001149&Signature=htboU6a3vl3ICwOnulA1x~Pobv7al-8VYK1IPEnV2apHRwZSmQdXro-brJgweuTD3iJ1uNqcFA58G5a7s-OeN~n8IBp1G1Gx9Qb9yZ4tJGqs0KX4FnaLvGDeHwh2PXPMEdLn4Ou6inWqsqN8umsvwk7DFKzq4KEo6U6zHnSoRIIvmyjIAIt2KH0KspNl2VhuEji0YU6TJtdsKL34fed~DNnWshWLR3wU9k6zCrujjfNPYGo9SU3dWDXh~eUEzzFsNckFZ~~~lA0cEWuuVoMt~eeevNIrStye1JE7Ti5YzEcUoN1kdeGlVuG3LfoeEql0Vx0I7KCtO03KbqQnSLZq~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vice Chair Ed Flasch opened a commission discussion on the July fireworks event and asked for feedback on what to “start, stop, continue.” Amy, the city’s events and recreation coordinator, began by thanking volunteers and singling out Commissioner Van Atta for the music selection: “I wanna give a special shout out to commissioner Van Atta who put together a rocking music selection for our fireworks. From the moment I listened to it, I just smiled the entire time.”

The commission discussed several operational items. Commissioners and staff said lighting along exit paths improved safety compared with the prior year. Amy credited the change to public works: she said additional lighting “was their idea for improvement.” Several speakers flagged mixed views about sound: some attendees said the music and announcements were too quiet in places, while others said the volume was too loud. A commissioner suggested exploring drone shows as an alternative to pyrotechnics; that suggestion was discussed but not adopted.

Trash and waste were a prominent operational concern. Amy described two options: more trash receptacles and additional staff to monitor collection. She told the commission that late in the evening most staff “have to go to the fireworks barricade to ensure fire and life safety. And so all trash collection stops then.” Commissioners and volunteers said city crew members and some attendees helped manage trash on-site, but pizza boxes and stacked containers presented a volume issue.

Child safety measures drew praise. One commissioner reported strong positive feedback for wristbands for children, which were used to help reunite lost children with families and to bring visitors back to the city information tent. Commissioners proposed adding a post-event volunteer cleanup the morning after the event.

No formal motions or votes were taken. Amy said she will complete stakeholder debriefs with police, fire, public works and vendors and return to the commission with recommended operational changes for future events.","City staff and commissioners reviewed the July fireworks event, praising production and new lighting while discussing complaints about audio levels, trash volumes and staffing during firework safety operations.","actionData","errors"]

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