City of Lake Forest Park
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
www.cityoflfp.gov
206-368-5440 January 2026 |
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DEPARTMENT UPDATES- Seattle City Light Power Line-Clearance Work in Lake Forest Park
- New Online Portal Simplifies the Permit Process
- Join Our Team: Lake Forest Park is Hiring!
- Get Your Passport at Lake Forest Park and Fly with Ease
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Seattle City Light Power Line-Clearance Work in Lake Forest ParkSeattle City Light is committed to ensuring safe and reliable power delivery to the residents of Lake Forest Park. Vegetation has been the largest single cause of electrical outages on their system and they have begun performing additional regularly scheduled line clearance work through their system network. As part of this effort, crews are working within the City of Lake Forest Park. To prevent power outages, Seattle City Light is required to maintain a proper clearance between vegetation and /power lines, wherever possible. This clearance distance is consistent with Washington Administrative Code 296.24.960 and arboricultural industry Best Management Practices. Maintaining these clearances may require significant structural pruning that alters the tree's natural growth form and shape. City Light makes every attempt to respect the trees' form and property owners' aesthetic values while ensuring the required clearance distances are met. To the right are some examples of what could occur from proper line clearance pruning. Seattle City Light only contracts with qualified line clearance tree trimmers who adhere to ANSI A300 arboricultural pruning standards. For work within the City of Lake Forest Park, they have hired Davey Tree Service. These standards include: - Using directional pruning techniques
- Emphasizing proper cuts to minimize damage to the trees
- Not “rounding over” or “balancing” trees for symmetry
To reach out directly to Seattle City Light with any questions regarding this work, you can contact them via email at SCLvegetation@seattle.gov. |
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New Online Portal Simplifies the Permit ProcessThe Community Development Department now offers a streamlined permitting process for building, planning, right of way, and tree permits. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Customers can submit applications, complete checklists, upload plans, and schedule inspections all through the new online Permit Portal. For questions on the portal, please visit the permit center. Please note: Payments cannot currently be made through the new system. To pay by credit card, contact the Permit Technician at 206-957-2813. A 3% processing fee applies to all credit/debit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover only). Cash or check payments may be made in person at City Hall, mailed, or placed in the City Hall drop box. Learn more on our website.
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Join Our Team:
Lake Forest Park is Hiring!The City currently has the following job openings: Climate Coordinator Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Climate Coordinator supports key aspects of the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) across all City departments and the community, leads City sustainability initiatives, manages programs, policies, and grants related to environmental sustainability, and provides assistance to other personnel and departments as needed. This position establishes internal and external coalitions to further key climate and sustainability goals, including efforts focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, solid waste management, emissions reduction, sustainability efforts, preparing for climate change, and equitable community climate action. Because of the small size of the department, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time. ***Applications submitted by January 12, 2026 will be considered in the first round of reviews. Director of Public Works Reporting to the City Administrator, the Director of Public Works plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Public Works Department including engineering, project management, surface water management, planning, building, sanitary sewer, City facilities, maintenance, and parks. The Director's work involves developing and implementing departmental policies, planning and executing both short and long-range programs, coordinating departmental activities with other City departments and private or civic organizations, and is responsible for maintaining the physical assets of the City’s streets, bridges, sanitary sewer systems, storm water management systems, parks and other City properties and buildings. Budget management, including capital planning and future financial forecasting, is essential, along with the ability to prepare and present technical materials to the City Council, agencies, and the public. In addition to administrative duties, the Director is expected to provide hands-on support during emergency situations. Lateral or Exceptional Police Officer The City of Lake Forest Park is currently accepting lateral applications for the position of Police Officer. Lake Forest Park Police employs 20 full time commissioned Officers and 3 support staff members. Located on the north shore of Lake Washington, Lake Forest Park is a great, supportive community. With low crime rates, our police officers have the ability to make a difference for our citizens. Learn more about the Lake Forest Park Police Department here. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for a Lateral Police Officer, please visit Public Safety Testing to learn about Entry-Level testing opportunities with the LFP Police Department. More information about these positions is available here.
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Get Your Passport at Lake Forest Park and Fly with EaseDon’t have a REAL ID? Don’t want to pay $45 every time you fly domestically? We’ve got you covered! Lake Forest Park Passport Services offers passport cards starting at just $30 (plus processing fees). They meet all REAL ID requirements, allow you to fly domestically, and cost less than a Washington Enhanced Driver License. Best of all, they are valid for 10 years. Book your appointment today |
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EVENTS - LFP Climate Conversations – January 10
- Park Volunteer Work Parties – January 10 & January 17
- CPR/AED Certification Class – January 14
- Healthy Independent Aging with ICHS PACE – January 15
- Edible Book Festival – January 24
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LFP Climate Conversations
Saturday, January 10What’s new at the LFP Climate Hub? The LFP Climate Hub is launching LFP Climate Conversations, a quarterly discussion series with speakers, moderated by Dr. Taryn Black, Climate Scientist and Shoreline resident. Save the date for the first event in the series: Saturday, January 10, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the Third Place Commons stage, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Join Us! Enjoy coffee and treats while hearing from our speakers. After the presentations, there will be time to connect with others, discuss ideas, and explore practical, hands-on actions you can take. Let’s learn together how to make a difference in the climate arena. This LFP Climate Conversation will focus on: - Four key climate threats facing Lake Forest Park and top of the lake communities
- LFP’s new Climate Action Plan
- What you can do to help build a resilient community
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Park Volunteer Work Parties
January 10 & January 17
Five-Acre Woods – January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
18678-18998 40th Pl NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 NOTE: This session was rescheduled from the first Saturday of January due to the holiday. Volunteers will help with restoration at Five-Acre Woods, a new hidden gem in the community. Activities include removing invasive plants such as ivy, blackberry, and bamboo, trail building and maintenance, and planting trees and native species. Grace Cole Nature Park – January 17, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Join us at Grace Cole Nature Park for a morning of volunteer restoration work. These work parties are a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and help maintain the park for everyone to enjoy. You will be inspired by how this community gem continues to flourish. Join the Stewardship Foundation and your neighbors to help protect and improve these beautiful local parks. Learn more on the www.lfpsf.org
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CPR/AED Certification
Wednesday, January 14Learn life-saving skills at a CPR/AED class following American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. The class will teach adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief techniques. The session takes place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA. Class fees are free for attendance only or $50 if you want an official AHA certification card. Payment is by cash or check only. Register Early: Space is limited. Email cpr@shorelinefire.com to reserve your spot. See additional class dates at https://shorelinefire.com/events/
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Healthy Independent Aging
Thursday, January 15ICHS PACE provides all-inclusive care for low-income seniors (55+), empowering them to live independently in their homes for as long as possible, instead of having them move into a nursing home, while receiving the same level of care in the community. This program covers all Medicare and Medicaid services and offers customized care plans that combine medical and social support. When: Wednesday, January 15, 2026, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Building G Registration: Call or visit the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center at (206) 365-1536 to reserve your spot. More Upcoming Events at the Senior Center: - Understanding Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants – January 12
- Deep in the Woods: The Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping – January 22
- Mind(Full) Ageing – Tuesdays, January 6 through February 24
- Ukrainian Folk Art Workshop – January 16
- Memoir Writing – January 15, February 5, and February 19
Learn more HERE.
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Edible Book Festival
Saturday, January 24
The Edible Book Festival is back again at the Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park Towne Center. This is a FREE family-friendly events, so mark your calendar and join us! No registration or tickets are needed to visit the festival. Who can participate in the festival? Anyone! If you are passionate about baking, creativity, and literature, you are welcome to register for the festival. Deadline for entry is January 22, 2026. Click here to register. What are the categories? - Most PUNderful
- Most Book-Like
- Most Visually Appealling
- People’s Choice
- Judge’s Choice
Where is the festival located? Same location as previous years: Third Place Commons on the upper floor of the Lake Forest Park Towne Center. 17171 Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 |
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION
- 2026 Discover Pass Free Days in Washington State
- Sleigh Holiday Recycling
- Winter Preparedness Tips
- Don't Wait to Inflate!
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2026 Discover Pass Free Days in Washington StateThe Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026. On these free days, a Discover Pass is not required to park at Washington state parks or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sno-Park permits are still required when visiting Sno-Parks. Here is the list of the Discover Pass free days: - Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes
- Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- March 9 – Billy Frank Jr.’s Birthday
- March 19 – State Parks’ 111th Birthday
- April 22 – Earth Day
- June 6-7 – Free Fishing Weekend
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday
- Sep. 26 – National Public Lands Day
- Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day
- Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Learn more information here. |
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Winter Preparedness Tips
Check out the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) Winter Preparedness Tips, which provides a comprehensive checklist of essential winter preparedness activities. You'll also find valuable information on home readiness, generator safety, preparing medical equipment and supplies, vehicle preparedness, and resources for ham radio operators. |
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Sleigh Holiday Recycling
As you give and receive gifts this holiday season learn what to recycle and what to trash. |
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For more information head to the Republic Services website
Don't Wait to Inflate!
Check your tires monthly and keep them properly inflated. Why? Car tires have many chemicals that help protect them from damage. As we drive, the tires wear down, leaving tiny bits of tire (aka “tire dust”) behind on our roads. When it rains, the runoff picks up the tire bits and carries them down storm drains and into our waterways. Scientists recently discovered the chemical 6PPD-quinone from tire dust, which is highly toxic to coho salmon and killing many before they have a chance to spawn. What can you do to lessen the impact? Check tire pressure at least monthly. Don’t wait for the next service or for the low pressure light to turn on. The recommended tire pressure is listed in your owner’s manual or inside the driver’s side door. Get your tire alignment checked and rotate tires according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Proper alignment and regular rotation prevent uneven wear on your tires, reducing the amount of tire particles that wear off as you drive. Learn more at www.DontWaitToInflate.org. |
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January Meeting ScheduleAll meetings are held in the hybrid format at City Hall and via Zoom.
Tree Board
City Council - January 8, Work Session, 6:00 p.m.
- January 8, Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
- January 12, Budget & Finance Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- January 15, Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- January 22, Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Park and Recreation Advisory Board Information may be subject to change. For the most current meeting information, please check the City’s meetings calendar and the Agendas & Minutes webpage.
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