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Tina also pressed staff about steps and timber ties at Eagle Ridge that board members and volunteers have repeatedly reported as a safety issue; staff confirmed volunteers have added bark chips but that replacement work remains a priority. On North Cove war memorials, Tina said veterans and community members are disappointed with staining and surface deterioration; staff said the American Legion and the War Memorial Foundation have requested only emblem replacement and that a full wall replacement was not included in the city's six‑year capital plan. Staff added an MOU with the Arts and Parks Foundation covers maintenance of artistic elements.
Separately, Tina described difficulty navigating the parks website and making changes to reservations through the CivicRec platform. Staff explained CivicRec was adopted prior to the parks department formation, is not currently mobile friendly, and that the city is planning a full website overhaul to meet ADA compliance within the next year. Staff acknowledged limitations in CivicRec (some event and mill reservations require manual staff interventions, and not every calendar overlap can be automated) and said software replacement is under discussion but likely to require future budget cycles.
Why it matters: The items Tina raised affect user safety, veterans' memorial presentation and public access to booking and park information. Staff encouraged board members to submit formal service requests and indicated staff will prioritize safety issues and report back with timelines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Park & Recreation Planning Board Meeting of July 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A parks board member requested prioritizing replacement play equipment at Frontier Heights, repairs to steps at Eagle Ridge, upkeep of the North Cove war memorial, and improvements to the parks website and CivicRec reservation system.","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},6168889,"Parks department reports log clearing, new dog park, trail funding and several repairs in July update",196,1237000,1433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406585-72977ce214e2bfcb7f722ec2bbde1963&start=1237&end=1433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406585-72977ce214e2bfcb7f722ec2bbde1963/thumbnail_1237000.jpg","/articles/6168889/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Parks-department-reports-log-clearing-new-dog-park-trail-funding-and-several-repairs-in-July-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168889-bd993d5536562d0123e472cb6f8586f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180750&Signature=hLdS5p~tiPIHdBUv1Z2xc47rasBc2BOEmptiOOykwsP-xZ3Za9pg2VPqseglz5HCQsW2sDIbnqZWxvBaAHkOSeRHWIdVI3dj34v3HBYtmuCWHcFMZk0uC-vLvDsLy9DJaxArnsHCGxAfwAK0fdNvcNUe7AmzW4~-KIgCF-q0ebBnIhhDId4N6zmoRzmXJdOVrW4sX~5APwrrJJnhaOzUKtCyozbV8qaAnquYbdLID9h90Vl1LN5QK55bjveDAQlE9AcIbnEJWdCcesapmALVbt-AWcgnafkGKXIQQE52-UBI~dj~jPvYbdD-WhvDGn8tqNHAJyZw2xw5ywoLGVtLbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The parks department provided a July operations update to the Lake Stevens parks board covering recent openings, maintenance work, staffing and funded planning efforts.
Staff said storm‑downed logs at Catherine Creek from the recent ‘‘bomb cyclone’’ will be taken to a mill for processing; some wood was left in place for habitat. Westlake Dog Park opened to the public June 25; staff noted new ADA‑accessible bench pads and updated signage. Staff also said new monument signage for Bayview Trailhead and planned design work for Cedarwood are progressing.
The department reported recently completed plumbing repairs at a lending concession and restroom building (completed July 4) and a planned abutment repair at Sunset Beach to correct scour damage; the abutment work will require heavy equipment and a temporary park closure. Staff said monument sign installations and other site improvements will roll out in coming weeks.
The city received $500,000 in the state budget for planning the next phase of the Bayview Trail (project will extend from Twelfth to Eighth Street, staff said); the department will advance design from 30% to 100% and bring details back to the board when available. Staff also rolled out parking notifications at North Cove boat launch clarifying trailer parking stalls and a $100 violation penalty for trailers parked improperly.
Staff announced two personnel updates: Isaiah Green was promoted from seasonal worker to full‑time park maintenance worker and Danny Suber was hired as parks maintenance lead; both began work July 1, staff said. The department also noted that a previously reported tax levy proposal has been placed on hold pending feasibility review.
On the municipal memorial, staff said the American Legion and the War Memorial Foundation opted to limit changes to replacing emblems and not to alter the memorial wall; staff explained that the concrete wall has soil‑borne staining and stress cracks and that a full replacement is not included in the city’s six‑year capital plan. The department said they have an MOU with the Arts and Parks Foundation for ongoing maintenance of art pieces installed on site.
Why it matters: The Bayview Trail planning funds, staff hires and current repairs have near‑term operational and capital implications; the department said some projects are timed to grant windows and construction seasons.","Staff reported log removal at Catherine Creek, the opening of Westlake Dog Park, $500,000 in state funding for Bayview Trail planning and several maintenance and repair projects, including an abutment repair that will temporarily close Sunset Beach.",{"_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},6168893,"City launches first standalone parks, recreation and open-space plan; mail survey and open house seek resident input",159,501000,660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406585-72977ce214e2bfcb7f722ec2bbde1963&start=501&end=660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406585-72977ce214e2bfcb7f722ec2bbde1963/thumbnail_501000.jpg","/articles/6168893/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/City-launches-first-standalone-parks-recreation-and-open-space-plan-mail-survey-and-open-house-seek-resident-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168893-ee9e09b07cd0021a5841fb01d1863ae7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180750&Signature=oqqDJJCe2YPuwHbbOqNlplajeJo9Supl-EDUKHb0dI84Dr5ld~bA~rSsAnTW5He5LB36BpYmLPAY~WTzvp3yaoxmtzbKjtiUOX1kawKglbKRUBsilXlXiCefpB8zTCMvcxK5EsDWe0yqc9-oAFmiCGl-1d4qrVqky~BvEoYLmf8b3Zoh5BMLCzL-j~6iaD6ffEqttGcDBRf79MoQjb6f6jc3KsRWRxj0o7EMsRJhP~9MkFvYzyIpYj-v2Qq0Zv2Xo8enWIuzWuvogXQffj3GAOpxhfgOkelAMBV8jSsgZU0QgCdvWaV92atK0soWTs4RhPj8kVhlTFpCa1AqVsI19g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Stevens parks department and consultant Conservation Techniques are gathering community input for the city's first standalone Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, staff said at the parks board meeting. The consultant mailed 2,500 surveys to ensure a statistically valid sample and is also running an online survey open to all residents.
The plan, which staff said will shape departmental efforts over the next six to 10 years, is in an early information-gathering stage. Jill, the parks planning and development coordinator, told the board the mailed batch will be analyzed separately from the online responses so the consultant can compare those two samples and identify any demographic or neighborhood gaps.
The department is hosting an open house on Thursday at Hartford Hall, Mill (drop-in, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.), with roughly eight display boards covering recreation types, park sizes, funding priorities and other topics. Participants will be able to leave written comments and react to boards without a formal presentation, staff said. The department asked board members to avoid forming a quorum at the open house (for example, by separating around the room) and to notify staff in advance if they will attend.
Board members asked whether the mailed sample would be followed up if some neighborhoods returned few surveys. Jill said the mailed survey is a predetermined, separate sample called the \"statistically correct\" batch and will remain distinct; returned mail surveys will be analyzed as their own group while online responses will be cross-referenced to detect bias or gaps. Staff added the process can reveal areas needing additional outreach and that lessons learned may inform future rounds.
Why it matters: The PROS Plan will inform capital projects, maintenance priorities and program decisions for the parks department for the coming decade. Staff urged residents and board members to encourage participation; low turnout could limit the plan's representation of community preferences.
Board members and staff encouraged fellow residents to complete and return mailed surveys and to take the online survey. The open house will present preliminary maps and survey results once the consultant has compiled early responses.","City staff and a consultant are collecting community input for the first standalone Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan with a statistically valid mailed survey and a drop-in open house slated for July 25 at Hartford Hall.","actionData","errors"]

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