Welcome to the city's informational page, Splash! Sit back and take a deep dive into what's going on around the lake. Check back weekly for new updates.

Mayor's Office

• On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8 am - 10 am, and Tuesday, July 22, 2025,11 am - 1 pm, community members are invited to join Mayor Brett Gailey at the Starbucks (next to MOD Pizza) at Frontier Village in Lake Stevens. Bring your questions or comments and chat over your favorite beverage with the Mayor. It’s a casual setting that provides the perfect opportunity to get to know your Mayor while discussing City-related topics that are important to you. 
• At the April 15, 2025, city council meeting, Mayor Brett Gailey presented the State of the City address. He discussed the city’s 2024 accomplishments, including APWA accreditation and the opening of West Lake Park. He talked about our goals for 2025, including capital projects and the new city hall campus. Mayor Gailey also took time to thank our community partners whose contributions and collaborations help support our residents and quality of life. As the city continues to grow, we will strive to continue to make Lake Stevens a great place for our residents to live, work, and play. This event was open to the public and live streamed through the city's YouTube. To view a copy of the presentation slides: https://lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14759/State-of-City-2025-Presentation To watch the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5drZWDGncM

Human Resources

• The city is hiring Police Officers to fill current vacancies and have an expedited hiring process for entry level, entry level advanced, and lateral officers. Lateral police officers are eligible for a hiring bonus up to $25,000 and $5,000 for moving expenses. Apply today at https://wa-lakestevens2.civicplus.com/377/Police-Officer-Testing-Process.
• The city is hiring a Seasonal Maintenance Worker. For duties and responsibilities information and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakestevenswa/jobs/4861498/seasonal-public-works-maintenance-worker-faclities?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Public Works 

• Have you noticed the banner along Main Street? Construction has started on the Main Street improvement project. For more information including project updates, visit the project webpage: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/main-street-improvements-project
• The Annual Aquatic Plant Treatment on Lake Stevens is scheduled for the week of July 21, 2025. to view a map with treatment areas, visit: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15028/Lake-Treatment-Maps-2025 For more information, visit the project page: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/lake-health Signs will be distributed the day before at local beaches and private docks where treatment occurs. There is a 24-hour swimming precaution and 48-hour irrigation precaution on the Lake following the treatment. Please contact SurfaceWater@lakestevenswa.gov with any questions.
• We want to hear from you! Partnering with the Snohomish Conservation District, the city has created a space to engage with residents about Lake Stevens' water quality. Take a survey or join a discussion board to learn, interact, and build community around the lake we all love. Visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/lake-stevens-water-quality to participant.
• Stormwater facility inspections are underway! Help us keep you informed about your stormwater facilities. The city's Environmental Programs team is building a public-facing page to share facility health and maintenance information for stormwater systems in our community. In this first phase, we are collecting up-to-date contact information for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and private developments responsible for facility maintenance. If you manage or represent a development or HOA, please provide your contact details. This ensures you will receive timely updates about inspections and facility health; maintenance guidance and resources; and notifications about issues that may affect your property. Working together, we can help protect our local waterways and ensure stormwater systems are functioning as intended. Submit your contact information today at: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4f55592a27984c80a6cb46a05a237d42/ For more project information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/public-stormwater-page
• Interested in learning about capital projects Lake Stevens is working on? Visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/476/Capital-Projects. Check back regularly for updates or sign up to be notified when new information is added.

Parks and Recreation

• To support the Main Street construction project and Aquafest 2025 activities, the North Cove boat launch and surrounding area streets will be closed on various dates and times, Sunday, July 6 - Monday, July 14, 2025. Visit the City's post for the closure dates and times:  https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=961
• The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan project team is hosting an open house on July 17, 2025, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at The Mill on Lake Stevens, 1808 Main Street. Learn about the plan, share your thoughts, and help create a future where everyone plays! 
• We want to hear from you! Take the PROS Plan survey by July 25, 11:59 PM, to share your priorities, needs, and ideas for our parks, open space, and trails. http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSPROSPlan Learn more about the PROS Plan on its project page: https://tinyurl.com/LSprosplan
• Join us for Movies in the Park on Fridays, August 8 and August 22, 2025, at Lundeen Park.  Bring the family and a blanket and join us for pre-movie activities, movies begin at dusk, approximately 30 minutes after event start times. August 8 - "Elemental" rated G; activities begin at 8:15 PM. August 22 - "The Goonies" rated PG; activities begin at 7:45 PM; due to weather delays, this was last year's live action choice. Visit the event page for more information including how to become a vendor or provider at the event. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/intheparks
• Parking will be enforced at North Cove and Davies Beach boat launches; $100 citations will be issued for parking violations. Per LSMC 7.12.090: Failure to display valid permit or receipt for paying day use fees. Cars parked in designated boat trailer stalls. Citations are issued by the Lake Stevens Police Department and directed to the Marysville Court for processing. Citations will be issued for non-payment of fees. Visit the City's boat launch page, https://lakestevenswa.gov/boatlaunch for more information.
• With the ongoing construction occurring on Main Street in the North Cove Park area, during summer 2025, there is an increase in traffic congestion and changing traffic detours. To minimize boat launching times, community boaters are encouraged to use the Davies Beach boat launch for water access instead of the North Cove boat launch.
• Beat the summer boredom! Check out our Activity Guide for upcoming events: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/activityguide
• If you have lost an item at a city park, email Parks@lakestevenswa.gov or call (425) 622-9406 to inquire about your item.

In Other News..

• City Council selected Kurt Hilt to fill the vacancy in Council Position #7 previously held by Councilmember Marcus Tageant. Mayor Gailey conducted the Oath of Office at the July 1, 2025, Council Meeting. Kurt has lived in the City of Lake Stevens for over 20 years and previously served on City Council. Kurt will fill the vacancy until the next election in November 2025.
• Looking for volunteer opportunities that allow you to support your local community? The city has an account with JustServe.org. This website gives organizations a place to showcase volunteer opportunities for people interested in volunteering. Visit the Lake Stevens Just Serve webpage.

City Meetings 

• No city meetings this week. For more information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=32,30,24,26,31,14,27,28,25&Keywords=&startDate=&enddate=&

Updated July 7, 2025