The Kirkland City Council met on February 17, 2026. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the Business portion of the meeting:
- Council received an update on options for covering the Peter Kirk Pool. Council directed staff to proceed with designing an activity pool to replace the current wading pool as well as design options for pool enclosures.
- Council authorized the City Manager to acquire property adjacent to Mark Twain Park that will both expand the park and improve access to park goers.
- Council postponed its decision on an updated Interlocal Agreement with the Lake Washington School District that would return maintenance and scheduling of LWSD’s athletic fields back to the District. The Council had questions regarding maintenance levels, and staff will return to a future Council meeting with an update.
Prior to the above business agenda, the Council held a Study Session, where they discussed both new state parking requirements as well as the 2026-2027 Park Board Workplan in a joint meeting.
How to watch: Kirkland City Council meetings are streamed live and can be watched after the fact on the City’s:
Meetings are also televised on Comcast Cable Channel 21 and Ziply Cable Channel 31. To watch the Council discussions on the specific agenda items outlined above, visit the City’s website . The full agenda packet with information on each item is located on the City’s website .
The Council will be holding a retreat on February 27. The next City Council meeting is on March 3. Information of both of these meetings is available on the City’s website.
