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Highlights announced on the podcast included a call for volunteers for the Celebrate Kirkland July Fourth Parade and open nominations through May 10 for the parade grand marshal; Community Appreciation Night on Tuesday, May 13 at the Kirkland Performance Center (free, with limited seats); Kirkland’s “Junk in the Trunk” community sale on Saturday, May 3 at the former Houghton Park & Ride; applications open through May 16 for a youth seat on the Cultural Arts Commission; and the Kirkland half marathon and 5K on Sunday, May 4, with expected traffic and parking changes around Juanita Beach Park.

The podcast also noted other city events or programs: the Kirkland Police Department’s guns‑for‑gift‑cards event on Saturday, May 17 at the Kirkland Justice Center; a senior art show with opening reception May 9 at Merrill Gardens; a Solarize Eastside workshop May 15 at City Hall for residents interested in solar energy; and monthly business advising at City Hall (second Wednesday of the month). The podcast reminded listeners that parking in restricted areas during the half marathon may result in towing.

The podcast additionally noted a Light the Night tribute by the Kirkland Fire Department: four fire stations were lit red to honor fallen firefighters and to remember firefighter Terrence Goldberg, who died in February 2009 after a battle with cancer.

Why it matters: These events involve neighborhood traffic and parking changes, volunteer recruitment and civic‑engagement opportunities. The podcast repeatedly reminded listeners to consult show notes or the city website for links, RSVP information and more details.

Source: City of Kirkland podcast episode (May 1), remarks by podcast hosts and staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","This Week In Kirkland-May 1, 2025-You'll Never Guess Where the New Kalakala Art Sculpture Is Going","oneSentenceSummary","The City of Kirkland’s May 1 podcast highlighted volunteer needs and upcoming community events including the July 4 parade, Community Appreciation Night on May 13, a trunk‑sale event May 3, youth seat openings on the Cultural Arts Commission, a guns‑for‑gift‑cards exchange May 17, and the Kirkland half marathon on May 4 with traffic impacts.","taxTitle","Kirkland, King County, Washington","taxId",2569,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6449589,"Kirkland City Council to consider development‑agreement extension, developer selection and public‑safety projects at May 6 meeting",108,338264,446745,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3187766-6bde35373ec1f6ed235edbd4b3e339c8&start=338&end=446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3187766-6bde35373ec1f6ed235edbd4b3e339c8/thumbnail_338264.jpg","/articles/6449589/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-City-Council-to-consider-developmentagreement-extension-developer-selection-and-publicsafety-projects-at-May-6-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6449589-7e4d390fc1812c12b3c2b9749340a256/orig.mp4?Expires=1771060417&Signature=KxIlx1YLs0m-H7G-ijz5KsqEqUTi7R1j1wtUr67DCiie4staPfby2UqtDwN36fgRWYVyU1RuchnYCv2S30sVsKTxkB3kYpvAFA8vJ7MALjGh-YEU28C-K~SUXUqo8z~DdD79DPAo5AUQ90IHCBS08SqMMKM1oWgjhBPKSeiYeRoC6GQvR5yN6C5HxHVaRhbZ6LymFqCWWMqn7A8OzQwvSn8c7fTlcmV3idRnG7kV6eoo~sQi8bmlnF2FKbYmhjkj2GOGefyYw69hj8BNAW7X1SbY2ViK1bVO3RfHqqbqNZxGYAp-TjmqB9RgPS6MiT31H1KA~UlEtjOUpdHxfTh6sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Kirkland’s City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 6, with an agenda the city summarized on its May 1 podcast.

Among items listed for the business agenda are: consideration of an extension to the development agreement for the Kirkland Urban Project; selection of a developer for an ice‑skating restaurant and community center at the former Houghton Park & Ride; review of a draft scope of work for a dedicated assault legal advocate in Kirkland; and consideration of the recommended projects under the city’s 2025 neighborhood safety program. The podcast also said the council will hold a study session before the business agenda that will include updates on legal challenges to King County’s Northeast recycling and transfer station and an update on the Juanita Bay wildflower pilot project.

The items were described on the city podcast by Jim Lopez, deputy city manager and podcast host. The podcast did not report any votes or final outcomes; it presented the items as matters on the council agenda for May 6.

Clarifying details from the podcast: the council will “consider adopting an extension to the development agreement for the Kirkland Urban Project,” and will “consider selection of a developer for an ice skating restaurant and community center at the former Houghton Park And Ride,” but no developer names, ordinance or resolution numbers, contract amounts, or final vote schedules were provided on the podcast.

Why it matters: an extension of a development agreement and selection of a developer for a mixed‑use site can affect land use, local traffic and neighborhood planning; the neighborhood safety program projects affect transportation safety priorities. The study session item about legal challenges to King County’s Northeast recycling and transfer station relates to regional infrastructure and pending litigation updates.

Next steps: the council will take up these items at its May 6 meeting; the podcast encouraged citizens to watch council meetings, which are streamed on the city’s YouTube channel, Facebook page and the city website. The podcast did not report any formal council actions, votes, or deadlines beyond noting that the items will appear on the May 6 agenda.

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The commission selected the artist community members know for the Cross Kirkland Corridor “frog” sculpture, identified on the podcast as Will Schlop, from a field of 19 applicants and five finalists. The pieces will be installed at the south trailhead of the Cross Kirkland Corridor near the South Kirkland Park and Ride, on the Bellevue–Kirkland border, the commission said. The project will require City Council approval before physical work begins.

Why it matters: The Klokkala was a ferry built at the Lake Washington Shipyard; the city purchased more than 30 pieces of its remnants after the ferry was dismantled in 2015. The Cultural Arts Commission and city staff have sought ways to turn those rusting fragments into public art that connects people along the trail rather than over water.

Commission chair Alyssa Sargason described the selection process and the commission’s aim: “We were standing in the mud looking at the remnants, and we looked at each other and thought, how are we gonna turn this… into art. Into art,” she said on the podcast. Sargason said the commission wanted to “breathe new life into the remnants” and to see “how contemporary artists could… transform the rust into relevance.”

The commission said the chosen work is a “reimagining” of the ferry rather than a literal reconstruction; the podcast noted the installation is intended to function as a gateway to the corridor. Sargason added, “It used to connect people over water. Now it’s gonna connect people on the trail.”

Clarifying details provided on the podcast and summarized here: the city purchased more than 30 Klokkala remnants after the ferry was dismantled; the Cultural Arts Commission received 19 applications for the Klokkala project, narrowed that to five finalists, and selected one artist. The selected artist previously created a popular sculpture on the Cross Kirkland Corridor known locally as the “frog.” The commission said it expects to present images and seek City Council approval before installation; the podcast reported a target of “end of summer” for public appearance, but stressed council approval and other steps remain.

The commission also discussed Park Lane outdoor gallery programming (a rotating outdoor sculpture display that runs every two years), offered that sold pieces are not subject to a city commission fee, and said applications for Park Lane exhibition open in June.

Next steps: The Cultural Arts Commission will present the project materials to City Council as part of the city’s approval process. No construction schedule or final cost estimate was provided on the podcast. The commission asked the public to watch for project images once the council review is scheduled.

Sources: Remarks by Alyssa Sargason, chair, Cultural Arts Commission, on the City of Kirkland podcast (May 1 episode).","The City of Kirkland’s Cultural Arts Commission has selected a local artist to transform remnants of the Klokkala ferry into a public-art installation at the Cross Kirkland Corridor’s south trailhead; the project still requires City Council approval and a late‑summer installation is the target.","actionData","errors"]

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