The next meeting of the Kirkland City Council is on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items on the Business Agenda, which starts at 7:30 p.m.:

• Council will consider a Kirkland Youth Bill of Rights.
• Council will consider a recommendation on Highlands Water Pressure Alternatives Analysis.
• Council hold a discussion on options for the NE 85th Street Station Area Name.
• Council will consider a potential Development Agreement for the MainStreet Property Group LLC Slate Peak Project.
• Council review a Transportation Commission Roles and Responsibilities Charter.
• Council will hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the 2027-2028 budget.

Prior to the above Business Agenda, the Council will also hold a Study Session starting at 5:30 p.m., where they will discuss:

• 2027-2028 Proposed Utility Rates
• 2027-2028 Human Services Commission Grant Funding Recommendations

Meeting details:

The business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded by a 5:30 p.m. study session. The agenda for the Sept. 15 meeting will be available on the City website prior to the meeting on the Kirkland City Council agendas webpage. You can also receive meeting agendas in your inbox by subscribing to “City Council Agendas” on the Kirkland email lists subscription page.

How to watch: Kirkland City Council meetings are streamed live and can be watched after the fact on the City’s:

• YouTube channel
• Facebook page
• City website

Meetings are also televised on Comcast Cable Channel 21 and Ziply Cable Channel 31. 

How to participate: Members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so in person or via Zoom during the “Items from the Audience” part of the agenda. That part of the agenda occurs at the beginning of the Council’s business meeting, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Information on the comment sign-up process to provide comment to the City Council, and on attending the meeting virtually, is available on the City Council webpage.

Written comments can also be submitted to CityCouncil@kirklandwa.gov. For additional questions, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 587-3190.

Stay in the know: You can also get a preview of what’s coming up at Council in the coming weeks and months by checking out the City Council Agenda Calendar. Please note: This calendar is subject to frequent change and does not constitute legal notice.

This week marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. We pause to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day, the families and loved ones forever affected, and the first responders and community members who responded with courage and compassion.

We will never forget.

As of 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 9, Public Health – Seattle & King County is recommending that people and pets stay out of the water at the swimming areas of Houghton Beach Park for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels. Signs will be positioned to indicate that the swimming area is closed. The rest of Houghton Beach remains open.

Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water recently and found that the levels of bacteria at these beaches exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected. King County crews will return to the beaches next week to collect further samples. 

For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.

Updates about Houghton Beach Park will be posted on the City’s website.

The City’s next Conversations with Council event is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 29! Stop by Kitchen + Market Cafe (Yarrow Bay) at 10426 Northup Wy. anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to connect with Councilmembers in a casual setting. These drop-in sessions are designed for open dialogue — without agendas or presentations — and all are welcome.

As with all Conversations with Council events, light refreshments will be provided; no purchase is required to attend. You are encouraged to B.Y.O.T. (Bring Your Own Topic)™, ask questions, and share ideas on the issues that matter most to you. Learn more and see future dates as announced on the City’s program page.

The Sept. 29 session at Kitchen & Market Café marks the program’s first business-hosted event. Local businesses interested in hosting a future Conversations with Council session can learn more about hosting requirements and apply here.

The City Hall for All volunteer crew is growing, and it’s not too late to join the fun! We welcome volunteers ages 16+ to help out at this year’s annual civic celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19. As a volunteer, you’ll work a two-hour shift — or more if you want! Shifts run flexibly between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. so that you can also enjoy the festival as an attendee.

Volunteers are a part of the behind-the-scenes magic that makes City Hall for like a fair for a day. Roles include greeting attendees and answering questions, helping with lunch distribution, supporting the bike valet, stocking water and rest areas, assisting at waste‑sorting stations, helping staff at activity booths, and joining the setup or tear‑down crew.

When you sign up, you’ll complete a brief volunteer agreement and choose your preferred roles and shifts. Before the big day, you’ll receive a complete volunteer packet with everything you need to know. Thank you for helping make City Hall for All a welcoming, vibrant, fully community‑powered celebration!

Sign up here. Visit the City Hall for All event page to learn more.

Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kate Ryan at kryan@kirklandwa.gov or 425‑587‑3011.

Every dog has its day, and this year it’s Sept. 12. Kirkland Parks and Community Services is holding the sixth annual See Spot Splash event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peter Kirk Pool (340 Kirkland Ave.). Bring your dog to splash and play as we celebrate the end of summer.

The event will include vendor booths and lots of soggy doggy fun! Pups can also enjoy some off-leash time at the Lee Johnson Field, just a few yards away from the pool. Cost is $10 per dog, and pre-registration is highly recommended. Participating dogs must be well-behaved, on a leash upon entering, and vaccinated.

To register, visit kirklandparks.net. Learn more on the event page.

Cars, community, and a good cause merge on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Kirkland Cadet Benefit Car Show.

Make a pit stop at the Kirkland Justice Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see an impressive variety of vehicles, vote for your favorites, enter to win raffle prizes, and meet fellow car enthusiasts. The event is free to attend and open to all ages.

There is still time to shift your plans and add your vehicle to the lineup. All makes and models are welcome, and registration is $30. Proceeds support the Kirkland Police Department’s Cadet Program.

Register or find event details at kirklandwa.gov/cadetcarshow.

The Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB), located at 348 Kirkland Ave., is opening its doors to community of all ages on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. During the Open House, visitors can experience the typical afternoon of a teen at KTUB and participate in cooking, art, games, and more. You’ll also be able to tour the building, learn about the on-site services and programs provided, and get to know the KTUB team.

Learn more about KTUB Open House.

Visit Fisk Family Park and you’ll see the work of Daphne, a dedicated community volunteer and BSA Scout from Troop 8570. This past year, while working toward the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award, and with the support of City Parks staff, Daphne led two major conservation projects at the park. She and her fellow volunteers helped create a more whimsical, welcoming space for neighbors to gather.

Donated to the City in 2023 by James G. Fisk, the park is one of Kirkland’s newest. Daphne felt it was quaint but often overlooked. “When I was looking for projects for the award, I wanted to do something that would both help the environment and directly benefit the community,” she said. “That’s why I chose to focus on this park.”

Her first project tackled a large area overrun with English ivy and Himalayan blackberries. Daphne and her fellow volunteers cleared approximately 1,552 square feet of invasive species, giving native plants room to thrive again.

Her second project built on that momentum by transforming a portion of the cleared space into a pollinator garden, an intentionally designed garden that attracts bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinator species. This new garden boosts biodiversity and supports local ecosystems. It also brings a little extra magic to the park’s natural landscape.

As part of the award, Daphne is sharing these conservation efforts to encourage sustainable, community‑driven stewardship as well as bring more attention to Fisk Family Park. Her leadership, creativity, and commitment have brought new life to the park while showcasing the difference volunteers can make in our community.

Feeling inspired? Visit the Green Kirkland event calendar and sign up to care for natural areas in our community.

(1) NE 134th/136th/137th Streets: 2026 Overlay Program

Drivers can expect continued disruption to travel between 90th Avenue NE and 100th Avenue NE on NE 134th/136th/137th Streets as Kirkland’s contractor continues overlay maintenance on this street. Final paving is now expected the week of Sept. 14, with final pavement markings occurring weeks later. Paving is weather dependent and often rescheduled due to weather forecasts. Working hours are between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

(2) NE 85th Street/I-405: WSDOT Project

Drivers should expect a full weekend closure of NE 85th Street from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 to Monday, Sept. 14. The closure encompasses all ramps to/from I-405 and NE 85th Street from 6th Street to 120th Avenue NE. Detours will follow the standard routes from previous closures.

(3) NE 112th Street at 132nd Avenue NE

Drivers can expect NE 112th Street to be closed near 132nd Avenue NE. Local access will be maintained, but this extended closure is necessary for the sanitary sewer construction project at the Trend Lift Station.

(4) NE 128th Street at 120th Avenue NE (at Evergreen Hospital)

Drivers can expect a section of NE 128th Street to be closed at Evergreen Hospital. King County Metro will relocate the transit center during this closure. Metro users should follow their signage for bus stop changes. This closure is expected for at least three weeks, as Kirkland’s contractor begins the project to repair the entire pavement structure.

(5) NE 124th Street Intersections with 113th Avenue NE and 120th Place NE

Drivers can expect uniformed police officers to control each intersection for one day the week of Sept. 14 as City personnel update signal infrastructure at both locations. 113th Avenue NE is expected Tuesday, Sept. 15, and 120th Place NE is expected Wednesday, Sept. 16. The intersection signals may be dark or flashing, with periodic stopping of traffic. Allow extra time through these intersections. Work is expected to be done by the afternoon rush hour.

For project updates, visit www.kirklandwa.gov/capitalprojects.

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