TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
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Public Works |
Chris Stenger (Interim Director) |
425-403-5510 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Shailee Jain |
Senior Engineer |
|
Public Works |
Eric Dawson |
Capital Supervisor |
|
Public Works |
Steve Gibbs |
Capital Division Manager |
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Parks |
Danika Globokar |
Deputy Parks Director |
TITLE:
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Teen Center Project Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Parks and Public Works are providing an informational monthly update on the Teen Center Project.
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☒ Additional Background Provided in Attachment A
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation Plan (PARCC)
Teen Services Engagement Report (2025)
Community Priorities for the Future of Redmond’s Community Centers (2017)
• Required:
Council Action AM No 25-184
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
We are taking steps towards implementing the Teen Center Project in accordance with Council Action AM No 25-184: “Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy”
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Community engagement will be a key part of the project moving forward. An engagement plan will be developed as part of the project.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
545
Budget Priority:
Healthy & Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/5/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
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7/28/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Staff continue to prioritize the rebuilding of the teen center. Legally required processes such as purchasing guidelines and bid requirements, as well as community engagement, will drive the timeline.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Additional Project Information