CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Regular MeetingLake Forest Park, WA · September 11, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 2025
It is noted that this meeting was held in person in the Emergency Operations Center at City
Hall and virtually via Zoom.
Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula
Goode, Jon Lebo, Ashton McCartney (via Zoom), Semra Riddle, Ellyn Saunders (via
Zoom)
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: Tom French, Mayor (via Zoom); Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Lindsey Vaughn,
Finance Director; Rebecca Dickinson, Public Works Director; Katie Phillips, Project
Manager; Matt McLean, City Clerk
Others present: Mark Phillips, LFP Tree Board Chair
4 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Furutani called the September 11, 2025, City Council work session meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Cmbr. Riddle moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The
motion to adopt the agenda as presented carried unanimously.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOPICS
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Grant for
forest planning
Mr. Phillips presented the opportunity for grant funds from SFI and responded to Council
questions.
Resolution 25-2028/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Public Work Contract Agreement with
Johansen Construction Company for the SR 104 and 40th Place NE Roundabout Project
Administrator Hill gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions.
Cmbr. McCartney arrived, in-person, at 6:40 p.m.
This will be revisited during the regular meeting.
City Council Work Session Minutes Approved by Council
September 11, 2025 October 9, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Furutani adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
Tracy Furutani
Tracy Furutani (Oct 14, 2025 02:26:23 PDT)
Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor
Matt McLean, City Clerk
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City Council Work Session Minutes Approved by Council
September 11, 2025 October 9, 2025
2025-09-11 City Council Work Session Minutes
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Agenda
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom
cityoflfp.gov 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOPICS
A. Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Grant for
forest planning
B. Resolution 25-2028/ Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Works Contract Agreement with
Johansen Construction Company for the SR 104 and 40th Place NE Roundabout Project
4. ADJOURN
FUTURE SCHEDULE
- Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall
and via Zoom)
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting
(City Hall and via Zoom)
- Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall
and via Zoom)
- Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall
and via Zoom)
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