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The nut graf: Staff named several specific dates and programs — a volunteer appreciation event on Sept. 17 at Regency Newcastle; a fall recycling collection on Sept. 27 at Hazelwood Elementary; and a town hall on Sept. 30 at Risen Middle School (doors at 5:30 p.m., event 6–8 p.m.). Commissioners were asked to volunteer for the commission table and to provide QR feedback codes the commission can display at the table.

Amy reviewed current and new programs: fall Skyhawks youth programming started that week; new “hoopster tots” preschool basketball and soccer tots programs began; pickleball youth classes were starting on newly resurfaced courts; and Saturday morning tennis resumed on a newly resurfaced court. The volunteer newsletter distributes on the third Friday of each month (Sept. 19 for this cycle), and staff asked commissioners to submit detailed notes for the council report by 11 a.m. the following day.

The commission discussed the town hall table and recruitment timing for commission openings; staff clarified that interview dates for openings take place after the town hall and asked commissioners to supply QR codes or printed materials ahead of the event. No formal action was taken; staff will follow up with materials and a sign‑up for commissioners to staff the table.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-09-10 CAC","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented the recreation calendar for September and encouraged commissioners to participate in a volunteer appreciation event, the fall recycling collection and a town hall on Sept. 30; several new youth programs and court resurfacing updates were noted.","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},5985698,"Commissioners unveil plan for Jim Price memorial stone at Lakebourne Park",461,2583000,3044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766070-db8be2779fb277b65170ed530210e34e&start=2583&end=3044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766070-db8be2779fb277b65170ed530210e34e/thumbnail_2583000.jpg","/articles/5985698/Washington/Commissioners-unveil-plan-for-Jim-Price-memorial-stone-at-Lakebourne-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985698-def0b89251d3970e148c7dcc41b70849/orig.mp4?Expires=1770875143&Signature=WZZvQdCqxAnwJctVACsOCekwwM8h689hIHe7yKP0FVhV-TdxPrCRrVhkGW1VL8j7lWmiEw-FOiTXBXtTikw2SqeLHjks3UJZOvYFZ8jwPfh3eSxom7TV1yYH36GETzb6JMTIYO4wtrPo47OwFYh2OEKapFKodmUvZqFq1B~FBNZfMQEvpGGseGzRALYICnsSU1s4-7bNNRnqbO3Fhd7Lz41Ftw77AxaFGbpvR2bxJKlPzzasuV-OOY3J3xKyBQOpMbYp6zAhvvU1UOxpvBOB-yjiusmrTLR~JY8lGfo7mYvZm0gsIInluGOxGl3khT9knBhzYgpeQCJjrQ7UZIa39w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Community Activities Commission described plans to install a memorial stone honoring Jim Price at Lakebourne Park near the south end of the trail. Commissioners said funds previously raised for the memorial will be used and that they have selected a stone with artistic character that reflects Price’s interest in hiking and the arts.

The nut graf: Commissioners said Price was instrumental in early development of Newcastle trails and arts programs, and that the proposed memorial will be both a tribute and a piece of public art; staff and commissioners discussed site placement and logistics for installing a large stone.

Commissioners said the chosen location is at a corner where the old and new trails meet on the west side of the park and that they have discussed the site with parks staff and the city’s prior parks liaison. The group acknowledged the stone may require heavy equipment for placement; one commissioner joked about “tonnage” and whether a crane would be needed.

The commission emphasized the memorial is intended to honor Price’s work on trails and arts council efforts and noted Peggy Price’s community ties. Commissioners asked staff to proceed with installation planning and logistics and to coordinate with Public Works about placement and any required equipment. There was no formal vote recorded during the discussion.","Commissioners described a long‑planned memorial stone for longtime Newcastle volunteer Jim Price and said a large carved rock will be placed at the south end of Lakebourne Park near the trails.",{"_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},5985703,"Commission proposes locked community bulletin board on Coal Creek boardwalk",335,2227000,2562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766070-db8be2779fb277b65170ed530210e34e&start=2227&end=2562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766070-db8be2779fb277b65170ed530210e34e/thumbnail_2227000.jpg","/articles/5985703/Washington/Commission-proposes-locked-community-bulletin-board-on-Coal-Creek-boardwalk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985703-ba638bfada76b0486fd7eae7b6f80b02/orig.mp4?Expires=1770875143&Signature=GOx0ORJY-Xd71JT9QZDMKp9Bqz7QwkxyN0G7ZgDCke77vSji-4qfy2ica2SVNvWqcJIv5uZFblXpHAIT8HL3OUPW8brnQZbewuCwaPwQLc0Ve-yqUMmQAsHnO1~p-fJsg8n2P4pOqZ2p6H75UkPCKvD-lw-TtuzSLN1wppGUrcl83sNGoTF2RwAgAi2jVq-luEhTr0JL-lu3GYj4fdTQ2pZhhHEtnzdHGjrRuVSrsEiDIaKfteSXvnfp1DsTNSe9W0smOs14htwDeITOzG9fY1bRNpXTS3EWdhFIMSM-kj9DczyRIblQx0SCfADvK2OVsf2oA2kG7-AhKHywltRUDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners discussed installing a secured, lockable corkboard at the east end of the new boardwalk along Coal Creek Parkway to display city event notices and trail maps. The proposal seeks a low‑cost, weatherproof frame similar to the existing locked boards at Lakebourne Park.

The nut graf: Commissioners said the boardwalk site is highly visible and could help the city promote events and provide trail maps; they asked staff to pursue options, clarify maintenance and access, and report back with costs and installation details.

Commissioner comments focused on practical issues: who would control access to the board, how frequently it would be updated and whether a second board near the restroom building or poetry wall would be preferable. Staff said the current wooden stanchion is empty and not waterproof and recommended a sealed, lockable aluminum frame like the city uses at other park locations.

The commission agreed staff should pursue the purchase and installation with the Parks & Public Works departments and return with a recommended location, cost estimate and a small maintenance plan. There was no motion or vote recorded; the discussion concluded with multiple commissioners expressing support for moving the idea forward.","The Community Activities Commission endorsed pursuing a locked, waterproof corkboard on the Coal Creek boardwalk to post city event notices and trail maps; staff will take the idea to the city for feasibility and cost estimates.",{"_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},5985708,"Commission praises Newcastle Days but flags vendor, logistics and waste issues",1186,969000,2155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766070-db8be2779fb277b65170ed530210e34e&start=969&end=2155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766070-db8be2779fb277b65170ed530210e34e/thumbnail_969000.jpg","/articles/5985708/Washington/Commission-praises-Newcastle-Days-but-flags-vendor-logistics-and-waste-issues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985708-d7a1ed2e8f3391ac9f4b0d0774da8800/orig.mp4?Expires=1770875143&Signature=LDEwSBF06o72kMdO0SIKBYbLEr-9EcLGe0JHHsdJekDc-4bIEgYaeHTk1j17JCNCcR0GvCGkqzVIuRAdiY2GEBIv5L52~69MYagXZFOCQOf5sF2DWlSTXnFj9czThiiO3fES-hxtrBg1~~BtEOABWjrqlE0MW18ONOAy1MC5PJdB3B83~jB8KXfSISUpEA1cZJpbyZDJY7fOsLSN8yR9OK5zGdM7beUr70ll5cFc4~bEWw7VPLOBNMZ3mJPnyfWANBgzXO5FRbi7S5081tIjCsvR9rud3MZ-GgZlEQ9WM9zbwJcM0qx4s4Z4m8nfMT2bgM9nmKpysCJUklFlPIP08w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chair Nathan Sticks called the Community Activities Commission meeting to order and opened the evening’s substantive discussion with a debrief of Newcastle Days, the city’s annual community event. Commissioners and staff agreed the event drew large attendance and multiple sponsors, but they identified actionable improvements for next year.

The nut graf: Commissioners said the festival succeeded in attendance and programming — “it was a fantastic event,” one commissioner said — but they urged the parks and events team to address vendor mix, volunteer refreshment logistics, parking/load‑in procedures and single‑use debris before the next festival.

Commissioners and staff described the event layout and vendor allocation process. Events staff said there were roughly 70 booth spaces, of which three were city booths and about 20 were reserved for sponsors; remaining spaces were filled from applicants and a wait list. Staff estimated that approximately 25 percent of applicants were hand‑crafters and artisans and that a few artisans who had been invited later dropped out and were replaced from the wait list.

Several commissioners and vendors reported that public demand exceeded the event’s volunteer refreshment supplies. Events staff said the single cooler used for volunteer refreshments emptied early while visiting about six booths, and recommended two wagons and two large coolers next year. Commissioners asked that future volunteer stations be marked “for volunteers only” to avoid public crowding at those supplies.

Food vendors were generally popular; commissioners singled out the barbecue vendor’s portions as large and well received but noted some attendees said prices seemed high. There was also feedback that an ice‑cream vendor was absent and would be a welcome addition.

Commissioners raised operational concerns about parking and parade staging. Staff said Renton School District granted access to three lots at Risen Middle School for vendor and team parking; the commissioners nonetheless recommended earlier arrival by staging volunteers (scouts/explorers) to direct vehicles so parade cars could be lined efficiently and loading times would not run past 9:30 a.m.

Environmental and fairness issues surfaced in public comments and commissioner discussion. Multiple speakers described seeing many helium balloons released during the day and asked the commission to prohibit balloons and other items that can become lake pollution. Staff said they also would prohibit bubbles and would tighten vendor footprint enforcement. Commissioners raised a fairness concern when some groups offered free face‑painting while a paying vendor offered the same service; staff said the free activities tended to be associated with nonprofit fundraisers and have not historically driven vendors away but agreed to monitor impacts.

Staff and commissioners discussed vendor composition and placement. In past years the city placed art vendors in more isolated locations and received complaints; this year artisans were mixed with other vendors, and many artisans reported they liked their locations. Several commissioners suggested the city refine outreach to attract more painters and ceramicists if that is desired by attendees.

The commission discussed participant amenities and next‑steps: add clearer volunteer signage; increase volunteer refreshment capacity; consider a refillable water station to reduce single‑use plastic; add a price‑range question to the food‑vendor application; encourage carpooling and use of Risen Middle School lots; and consider offering smaller tasting portions so attendees can sample multiple vendors' food. Staff said they will incorporate these topics into the formal event debrief and logistics checklist for 2026.

Discussion only: no formal motion or ordinance was introduced during the debrief. The commission kept the discussion to operational improvements and directed staff to incorporate feedback into next year’s planning.","Members of the Community Activities Commission called Newcastle Days “a fantastic event” but raised specific operational concerns including drinking-water supply, vendor mix, parking and balloon waste during a post‑event debrief.","actionData","errors"]

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