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Residents press council on sidewalk impacts and boathouse financing; virtual commenter alleges overcharging by Kenmore Row Club
Summary
During public comment residents urged reconsideration of the 192nd sidewalk alignment (tree loss, property impacts) and a virtual commenter, Stacy Valenzuela, alleged the Kenmore Row Club defaulted on a $560,000 loan and that students are charged substantially higher fees than adults, urging the city to collect owed funds before asking voters for tax increases.
Several Kenmore residents used public comment to press the council on local concerns tied to city projects and community programs. Neighbors adjacent to the Northeast 192nd project said the proposed sidewalk and squared corner would remove a large cedar and place a fire hydrant that would obstruct strollers and entryways; Harley Jenks said residents felt notified late and urged the council to re‑examine plans after more community engagement.
In a virtual comment, Stacy Valenzuela raised concerns about loan sustainability funds tied to a boathouse project and alleged fiscal inequities for youth rowing: she said the Northshore School District paid its share but that 'Kenmore Row Club default[ed] to $560,000' and that students are charged $1,625 for school sessions and up to $2,435 for summer sessions while adults pay $800 and members $180. Valenzuela urged the city to pursue repayment and questioned whether the city should ask voters for taxes while such funds remain outstanding. Staff acknowledged the comment and said finance questions would be noted for follow up.
Next steps: staff will continue outreach on the NE 192nd project and follow up on resident concerns; financing and loan‑collection questions were flagged for further review by the city manager and finance staff.
