CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Regular MeetingLake Forest Park, WA · April 20, 2026
Minutes
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NOTES
April 20, 2026
It is noted this meeting was held in person in the City Council Chambers and remotely via
Zoom.
Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula
Goode, Matt Muilenburg, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau
Councilmembers absent: Ellyn Saunders
Staff present: Phil Hill, City Administrator; Lindsey Vaughn, Finance Director; Matt McLean, City
Clerk
Others present: 3 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Furutani called the April 20, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting to order at
6:05 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Deputy Mayor Furutani invited public comments from the audience. There being no one in the
audience wishing to speak, Deputy Mayor Furutani closed public comments.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Proposed Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) Use Policy
Clerk McLean introduced the item and responded to Council questions.
Staff will create an overarching city policy on the use of generative AI.
Continued discussion regarding City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies
Administrator Hill gave a brief introduction, and the Council discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes Approved by Council
April 20, 2026 1 May 14, 2026
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Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor
Matt McLean, City Clerk
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes Approved by Council
April 20, 2026 2 May 14, 2026
Agenda
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Committee will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a
three (3) minute time limit.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Committee on any item within its purview or
control.
- Oral public comments are only accepted in person to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting.
- Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes.
- Councilmembers may not respond during public comments, but may ask staff to follow up, if
appropriate.
- Public comments may not be used to promote or oppose candidates for public office or ballot
measures.
- The Deputy Mayor or presiding officer may interrupt comments that violate these instructions, are
unrelated to the Council’s purview or control, or otherwise hinder the orderly conduct of the
meeting.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Proposed Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) Use Policy
B. Continued discussion regarding City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies
4. ADJOURN
FUTURE SCHEDULE
- Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via
Zoom)
- Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via
Zoom)
- Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via
Zoom)
- Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall
and via Zoom)
- Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day, City Hall closed
- Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and
via Zoom)
- Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via
Zoom)
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on the day of the meeting for more information.
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