Parks & Recreation Meeting February 18th, 2026
Introduction of new commissioner Nikki Searing
Approval of January 21st meeting minutes
Open forum for citizen feedback
Hidden Creek South preliminary plat and parkland dedication
Parks Master Plan update and progress report
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approve minutes from January 21st meeting with correction
Moved by Karen Warhead · Seconded by Sue Herdina
Approve parkland dedication and cash-in-lieu proposal for Hidden Creek South
Moved by Sue Herdina · Seconded by Tim Gary
Notable Quotes (3)
I'm definitely willing to do some work with what needs to be done to get a park.
The development includes about 171 single family homes on about 56 and a half acres.
Currently Forest Lake is at 8.13 [acres per 1000 population]. So it would be at a deficit based on its current population.
People (5)
Nikki SearingCommissionerNewly sworn-in commissioner, mother of two, resident since 2017.
1 quote
Newly sworn-in commissioner, mother of two, resident since 2017.
“I'm very excited to be here... I have young kids in the community... they play multiple different sports, so we kind of use all that we have to offer up here in the city.”
Introduction of self to the commission.
Karen DickiCitizenAdvocating for a dog park in Forest Lake.
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Advocating for a dog park in Forest Lake.
“I was babysitting my granddog and wanted to bring him to a park and was just shocked that Forest Lake didn't have one.”
Stating her reason for attending the open forum.
StephenCommunity Development StaffPresented the Hidden Creek South preliminary plat development proposal.
Presented the Hidden Creek South preliminary plat development proposal.
JoshConsultantLeading the Parks Master Plan update project.
Leading the Parks Master Plan update project.
KyleStaffFacilitating meetings and coordinating development updates.
Facilitating meetings and coordinating development updates.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- February 18th, 2026 - Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
- January 21st, 2026 - Previous Commission Meeting
- February 23rd, 2026 - Open House on Park System Plan