01/08/2026 - Mercer Island - PRC & OSCT Joint Special Meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust (Mercer Island) · January 9, 2026

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Opening and roll call

Presentation

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Meeting called to order at 05:02 by Chair Ashley Hay; roll call taken for Parks & Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust; meeting hybrid (in-person at Mercer Island Community and Event Center and via Zoom).

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Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust held a joint meeting on Jan. 8, 2026 to review proposed rules for electric bicycles and scooters in parks and open space. Staff presented a restrictive draft (allowing class 1–2 only on paved trails, banning class 3), public commenters urged fewer restrictions, and the boards paused action to request more study and community outreach.

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