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Lake Stevens moves to acquire Cavalero Hill Community Park; council authorizes transfer and extra maintenance hiring
Summary
City council authorized the mayor to coordinate a transfer of Cavalero Hill Community Park from Snohomish County and approved recruiting a quarter‑time maintenance worker; staff estimated $62,500 annual operating cost and initial equipment needs.
Lake Stevens city council authorized the mayor to coordinate with Snohomish County to transfer ownership of Cavalero Hill Community Park to the city and approved recruitment for an already‑budgeted maintenance position to support the site.
Parks staff presented the site overview and costs before the council vote. Sarah Garso of the parks and recreation department said the park comprises seven parcels totaling about 35 acres, with roughly 8.5 acres reasonably developable outside wetlands and critical areas. On‑site amenities include a two‑section off‑leash dog area (about 3.25 acres of the site), an 18,000‑square‑foot skate park, a 4,400‑square‑foot playground (previously reduced for safety), one…
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