Parks and Recreation Board — Lynnwood, WA
Date: 2026-05-07

LYNNWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - regular Parks
 and Recreation Board meeting
 Lynnwood Recreation Center Room 105 and Ring Central
 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 6:00 PM



1. Call to Order

Land Acknowledgement

"We acknowledge that the City of Lynnwood is located on the traditional lands of the
Snohomish People and the confederation of Tulalip Tribes and their families. For generations,
these Indigenous communities have lived on this land, and we recognize, support, and
advocate alongside them.



We also acknowledge the forced removal of Indigenous communities from their Homelands as
a result of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott. We understand that Land Acknowledgements are
only the first step in our efforts to support Coast Salish tribes and educate non-Natives about
their lived history. We strive to achieve this through building relationships with Indigenous
communities, supporting Indigenous commerce, government-to-government partnerships, and
lifting indigenous voices to create equity for all.

Through these actions, we hope to not only pay respect to the past but also collaborate in
creating a sustainable future, hand in hand with the first protectors of our shared environment."


2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Minutes

 3.A Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2026 and March 4, 2026. - 5 minutes

4. Written Communications

5. Public Comments

6. Comments from Board members

7. Messages from the City Council

8. Resolutions and Other Business


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 8.A Rowe Park RCO Grant Presentation Run Through - 30 minutes
 Monica Thompson, Planning Superintendent

 8.B Town Square Park Outreach - 30 minutes
 Monica Thompson, Planning Superintendent

 8.C Budget Update - 15 minutes
 Joel Faber, Director

9. Staff Reports

 9.A Staff Reports - 0 minutes

Adjournment




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CITY OF LYNNWOOD
 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION
 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
 April 1, 2026



1. Call to Order

Land Acknowledgement

2. Roll Call
 Present:
 Member Quinn Van Order
 Member David Barber
 Member Thomas Krause
 Member Holly Hernandez
 Member Katie McKeown

 Absent:
 Member Doris Wang
 Member Presley Morrissey

 Also in attendance: Director Joel Faber, Planning Superintendent Monica Thompson,
 City Council Liaison Robert Leutwyler
3. Approval of Minutes

 3.A Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2026 and March 4, 2026.
 The Minutes from February 4, 2026, and March 4, 2026 were approved as
 presented.

4. Written Communications

5. Public Comments

6. Comments from Board members
 Board member Van Order asked for the SLUFI event dates to be updated on the City's
 website.

 Board member Hernandez asked if there is going to be a Phase 3 for Scriber Lake Park
 improvements., from 196th pathway. Planning Superintendent Monica Thompson
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 explained that there is no 196th sidewalk improvement plan. The city had done the
 improvements that are under our jurisdiction. Ms. Hernandez suggested adding signage
 there for the Scriber Lake Park.

 Board Member Krause discussed upcoming Fair on 44th and importance of the text size on
 the yard signs along the roads. Mr. Krause also discussed renovation of Meadowdale High
 School baseball field this summer, lights included. Mr. Krause asked about the incident at
 the Meadowdale Park. Director Faber explained that it was a gang related shooting. Parks
 Maintenance Superintendent Peterson provided video recordings to the Police which
 helped investigation. We are continuing to work with the law enforcement and the Edmonds
 School District to find the ways to make the Park safer.

 Director Faber informed the Board that the Meadowdale Complex lighting is completed,
 and invited them to attend City Council meeting on April 13th for Arbor Day and Volunteer
 recognition.

 Board member McKeown asked about zipline in the Meadowdale Neighborhood Park.
 Director Faber and Superintendent Thompson explained that it should be completed this
 summer.

 Board member Barber reminded everybody that on April 15th, we have Parks Capital
 and South Lynnwood Urban Forestry Initiative presentations to the City Council, on April
 7th the Spring Cleaning event at Heritage Park, and on April 23rd the Volunteer Dinner.


7. Messages from the City Council
 City Council Liaison Robert Leutwyler talked about Gold Park issues and complemented
 Park Maintenance Superintendent Eric Peterson on providing valuable information for
 public regarding their concerns.
 Mr. Leutwyler shared City Councils desire to support Parks and activate public places. He
 complemented Youth Council, energy and enthusiasm for the Parks, and shared the
 appreciation for the hard work of all staff and the great job that outreach is doing. Parks
 has picked up more work in a difficult year. Great outreach, opportunities to bring in youth
 voices and benefit from them. Youth council is a great opportunity for us to try to hear from
 the youth and tie it to with what is going on in the Parks. Why is that happening? Who can
 we work with? What, what can we do/change between police, Parks, schools?
 The Farmers Market has run into expected challenges with just how quickly it can be
 launched with so much that goes into it. DBS has been doing a lot of the work with trying
 to figure out a manager for it, and how to bring in the vendors? Farmers market is off the
 table for this year.
 City Council suggests getting food trucks out. It is very challenging to have food trucks




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 in parks, brings questions of permitting, insurance, parking, etc. We will be committed to
 looking at it more closely in the future. We can look into fast tracking some food truck
 ordinances to make sure that they're operated in a safe way. DBS is working on updating
 the regulations for food trucks.
 Director Faber explained that there are many things that need to be thought through with
 having food trucks in the parks, e.g. garbage, charge for all extra contracts that are needed
 to set up to make it happen, parking, etc.
 There's a lot of opportunity where we can start partnering between DBS and Parks. We
 can partner on Fair on 4th. If we get more vendors, we can get a sense of what's it like to
 do those types of activities in Lynwood. If they had a great time as a food truck vendor or
 whoever, during Fair on 44th, maybe they'll come back for farmers market or other
 community event. Add more entertainment during the Fair on 44th to make it bigger,
 instead of having more events, and focus less on non-profit, while remaining service
 facing.

8. Resolutions and Other Business

 8.A Rowe Park RCO Grant Presentation Run Through
 Planning Superintendent Monica Thompson presented the Rowe Park RCO
 Grant Run Through to the Board.

 8.B Town Square Park Outreach
 Planning Superintendent Monica Thompson briefed the board members about
 the Town Square Park Outreach.

 8.C Budget Update
 Director Joel Faber provided budget updated to board members.

9. Staff Reports

 9.A Staff Reports
 Staff report was provided and discussed.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.




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ROWE PARK
DEVELOPMENT
City of Lynnwood
WWRP Local Parks
26-1359 DEV
Monica Thompson, Planning Superintendent

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Regional
Location




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 Unincorporated Snohomish County
 (Municipal Urban Growth Area)




Project
Location
 Rowe Park


 Alderwood Mall




 Edmonds


 196th Ave SE / SR 524




 Mountlake Terrace
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Project
Overview




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1.
Need –
Local Priorities




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1. Need – Local Priorities




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 1. Need – Local Priorities
60th Ave W 185th Place SW




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 1. Need – Local Priorities




New Photo Needed: green grass




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1. Need – Local Priorities




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 1. Need – Local Priorities
Service Area Gap: Rowe Undeveloped Service Gap Area: Rowe Developed




 Daleway Park

 Rowe Park




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 1. Need – Local Priorities
Service Area Gap: Rowe Undeveloped Service Gap Area: Rowe Developed




 Daleway Park

 Rowe Park




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 1. Need – Local Priorities
Meadowdale Neighborhood Park Zipline
 Meadowdale
 Neighborhood Park




 Rowe Park




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 1. Need – Local Priorities
10-Minute Walk Service Area
 • 2,767 number of residents
 – 23% seniors
 – 15% Asian
 – 13% Hispanic
 – 16% low-income households




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1. Need – Local Priorities: Current Uses




 Need photo: person walking trails




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 1. Need – Local Priorities
The National Community Survey 2025




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1. Need – Local Priorities




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2.
Project Scope




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2. Project Scope




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2. Project Scope




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185th Place SW 2. Project Scope




 60th Ave W




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 2. Project Scope
Current 186th St Entry




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 2. Project Scope
Bert's Knoll: Existing Open Lawn Bert’s Knoll: Proposed Open Lawn




 Freeform lawn area and render

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5.
Project
Design - Fit




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5. Project Design – Fit: Accessible Zipline




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5. Project Design – Fit: Norman’s Play Area




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5. Project Design – Fit: Bert’s Knoll




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5. Project Design – Fit: Main Entry

 185th Place SW




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5. Project Design – Fit: Main Entry




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5. Project Design – Fit: Seconary Entry




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5. Project Design – Fit: Bernice’s Garden




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5. Project Design – Fit: Street Upgrades
 185th Place SW




 60th Ave W




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4. Project Design: Loop Trail




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6.
Project
 Category Cost
Design - Norman's Play Area $539,000
 Bernice's Garden
Budget Bert's Knoll (picnic) $390,000
 Path & Entries $627,000
 A&E, Contingency, etc.
 Total




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 6. Project Design – Budget: Timeline




 Permits Final Design Construction Completed
Approved Complete Begins December
May 2027 August 2027 March 2028 2028




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7.
Project
Engagement –
Methods




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7. Project Engagement – Methods: Park Cleanup




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7. Project Engagement – Methods: Events




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7. Project Engagement – Methods: Fair on 44th




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7. Project Engagement – Methods: Survey




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7. Project Engagement – Methods: Charette




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7. Project Engagement – Methods: Social Media
 The registered subscribers are noted below:
 • What’s Happening: 7,293 subscribers
 • Parks and Recreation News: 8,098 subscribers
 • Healthy Communities: 1,341subscribers
 • Park Champions: 1,021 subscribers
 • Rowe Park Development: 648 subscribers
 • Lynnwood Play by Play: Opened by 10,337




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8.
Project
Engagement –
Community




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8. Project Engagement – Community
 Q2. How important is preserving the
 existing trees on-site?




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8. Project Engagement – Community



 Zipline
 through
 the forest




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8. Project Engagement – Community




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 8. Project Engagement – Community
Charette Second entrance off 60th
 Shelter away from residents,/close to 60th
 Sightlines between play equipment




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9. Project
Engagement –
Partnerships




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9. Project Engagement – Partnerships




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10.
Sustainability




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10. Sustainability: Social & Economic Factors

 • Social
 – Gathering place
 – Physical activity
 – Social connection
 – Active transportation
 • Economic
 – Public Works street improvements




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 $2,500
 Rotary Club of
 Alderwood Terrace
11. Cost
 $2,500
Efficiencies Lynnwood Parks &
 Recreation Foundation

 Save $X in construction
 costs (1 year for
 neighbor event)
 ROW improvements
 That’s a lot of money!


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THANK YOU!


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City Center Park
Outreach Update
Presentation to Parks & Recreation Board
April 1, 2026
 PROJECT HISTORY TO DATE
 Cost Analysis of
 Alternatives
 City Center Priority Council Direction
 Projects Prioritization Identified Preferred to begin
 Resolution 2015-15 Sites B & D negotiations Begin Outreach



 Spring
 2007 2018 2021 2022 2026



 2014 2020 Fall 2025
 2021

City Center Parks City Center Parks Appraisals Completed May: RCO approves for Apply for WA RCO
 Master Plan Master Plan Update on priority sites Waiver of Retroactivity WWRP Local Parks
 Completed Resolution 2018 – 08 October: Purchase Acquisition Category
 Complete!
 *Park Impact Fees
 Implemented
CITY CENTER PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
CITY CENTER PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE
CITY CENTER PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE
NEXT STEPS

 WA RCO Grant Council Authorizes
 Community Outreach Application DRAFT Resolution to Seek
 2025-2026 Deadline Funding
 April 30th May 2026




 Begin Development Acquisition Grant RCO Grant
 Outreach Ranking List Posted Application Deadline
 2028 October 2026 7/15/26




 Apply WA RCO
 Development Grant Goodwill Lease Ends Begin Construction
 May 2030 September 2031 January 2032
 (Be at 60% Design)
2025 SURVEY RESULTS
2025 SURVEY RESULTS
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE SOURCES

 Park CASH ON HAND SOURCES
 Impact
 Fees • Park Impact Fees
 Bond Real Estate • Real Estate Excise Tax
 Finance Excise Tax

 OTHER REVENUE SOURCES
 Revenue • RCO Development Grant
  Levy/Bond
 (Voter Sources RCO Grant • Tax Increment Financing ($4M)
  Approved) $500K
 • State/Federal Appropriations
 • Levy/Bond (Voter Approved)
 Tax
 Legislative Increment • Debt Financing
 Appropriation Financing
 $4M
42nd AVENUE WEST PROJECT (PUBLIC WORKS)
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