CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
Regular MeetingLake Forest Park, WA · February 21, 2026
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING RETREAT NOTES
February 21, 2026
It is noted this meeting was held in person at Shoreline Fire Department Station 51, 7220 NE
181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028, and remotely via Zoom.
Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula
Goode, Matt Muilenburg, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau (via Zoom)
Councilmembers absent: Ellyn Saunders
Staff present: Tom French, Mayor; Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Lindsey Vaughn, Finance
Director; Mike Harden, Police Chief; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director;
Shannon Moore, HR Director; Julie Espinoza, Court Administrator (via Zoom); Matt
McLean, City Clerk
Others present: 2 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor French called the February 21, 2026, special meeting retreat to order at 9:20 a.m.
Welcome from Mayor French
Mayor French shared brief opening remarks.
Setting the Stage
Deputy Mayor Furutani gave a brief overview of the vision for the remainder of the meeting.
Current Projects/Revenue/Finances
Administrator Hill gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions.
Deputy Mayor Furutani called for a five-minute break at 10:30 a.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 10:35 a.m.
The staff presentation continued. Council discussion followed.
Primer Questions
Vice Chair Goldman introduced the item and facilitated discussion. Council discussion followed,
and staff responded to questions.
City Council Special Meeting Retreat Notes Approved by City Council
February 21, 2026 1 April 23, 2026
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Deputy Mayor Furutani called for a 30-minute lunch break at 11:30 a.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 12:10 p.m.
Council Priorities
Deputy Mayor Furutani led a discussion on Council priorities.
Cmbr. Riddle left at 1:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Tom French, Mayor
Matt McLean, City Clerk
City Council Special Meeting Retreat Notes Approved by City Council
February 21, 2026 2 April 23, 2026
Agenda
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom
cityoflfp.gov Shoreline Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA
98028
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY:
Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87089778705
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AGENDA
1. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND/OR ACTION
A. 9:00 am - Welcome from Mayor French
9:15 am - Setting the stage - Deputy Mayor Furutani
9:35 am - Current Projects/Revenue/Finances - City Administrator Hill & Finance Director
Vaughn
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Primer questions - Vice Chair Goldman
11:45 am - Working lunch/Council Priorities - Deputy Mayor Furutani
2. ADJOURN - 1:30 PM
This is a special meeting of the City Council. Action may only be taken on items listed on the agenda.
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