Bellevue meetings for the week of June 30th

Today, June 29th 

U-pick blueberries at Mercer Slough and Larsen Lake 10am-4pm (link) Saturday and Sunday next weekend, 10am-4pm. Starting July 8, U-pick will be at Mercer Slough and Larsen Lake Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., through the summer. The farm stands at both locations (separate from the blueberry operations) will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10-5. The first 200 people who buy U-pick blueberries at the Mercer Slough farm stand, starting on Tuesday, July 8, will receive free ice cream sandwiches.

Thursday, July 3rd

Bellevue Network on Aging meeting, 8:30-10:30am (link)No agenda yet available 

Growth Management Policy Board meeting, 10am-12pm (link)

Upcoming:  

7/7 Critical Areas Ordinance Code Update virtual open house, 12-1pm (link)

7/7 Human Services Commission Meeting, 6pm (link)

7/8 PSRC Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee 10am (link)

7/8 Innovation Challenge application deadline 

7/9 Arts Commission Meeting, 4:30pm (link)

7/9 Quarterly BDC meeting, 1-4pm (link)

7/9 Planning Commission: Neighborhood Area Planning, Downtown Regional Center CPA 

7/10 PSRC Transportation Policy Board 9:30am (link)

7/10 Environmental Services Commission CIP Projects tour 

7/10 Transportation Commission: MIP, TFP, Shared Micromobility, Curb Pricing

7/23 Planning Commission: Critical Areas Ordinance, BelRed LUCA, Neighborhood Area Planning 

7/31 BSD School Board Meeting (retreat on the 29th)

9/10 Planning Commission: HOMA and Planning Commision roles & responsibilities

9/11 Transportation Commission MIP Update, Environmental Sustainability Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan report, Curb Pricing 

9/18 NEP open house at NWAC for Northwest Bellevue 

10/8 Quarterly BDC meeting 

10/8 Planning Commission, Neighborhood Area Planning – Eastgate & Factoria, Affordable Housing Strategy Update

Fun and educational events: 

7/3 Bellevue Farmers Market, 3-7:30pm (link)

7/4 Bellevue Family Fourth at Downtown Park - music starts at 5pm (link)

7/9 Live at Lunch Concert and food trucks 12-1pm, Skyline Tower (link) continues on most W/Th/F at various locations in Downtown Bellevue 

7/9 How to Get Rid of Anything 6-7pm, virtual (link)

7/15 Sustainable Stitching 6-7:30pm, Bellevue Library Makerspace (link)

7/22 Pop! Phase Out Plastic 6-7pm, virtual (link) 

7/25 Rethink, Reuse, Refresh: Safer Cleaners 12-1pm, Bellevue Botanical Garden (link) 

7/25-7/27 Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend (link)

7/30 Build a Popsicle Stick Catapult 3-4:30pm, Bellevue Library (link)

Opportunities: 

Transportation Commission opening: Apply online by Friday, July 11th 

Calling Northwest Innovators: The City of Bellevue is thrilled to announce the launch of the Civic Innovation Challenge! This initiative aims to grow innovative ideas by providing design partnerships, coaching, support from seasoned executives, and a stipend. We are looking for innovative solutions that align with Bellevue’s priorities and make an impact. Applications are due by July 8, 2025, visit bellevuewa.gov/innovation. #CivicInnovation #BellevueInnovation #TechForGood #CommunityImpact #CivicTech #BellevueWA #Startup425  

Volunteers are also requested for the Digital Equity, Innovation Ecosystem, and Policy and Priorities subteams. 

Jubilee in the Community Accepting applications through June 30th from homeowner occupants such as seniors in need who would like help with spring/fall cleanup, minor or major yard projects, bark and gravel spreading, power blowing, fence and gate repair, shed, deck, and siding repair, power washing or handyman work. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/neighborhoods/building-community/jubilee-community  

Bellevue Essentials applications are being taken now for the class of 2025, through July 23rd. This is a ten week course that's an introduction to Bellevue city government and is a great way to get started if you'd like to be involved or volunteer. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/community-development/neighborhoods/classes-and-events/bellevue-essentials 

https://www.engagingbellevue.com/2025-rsa Road Safety Assessment questionnaire and interactive map Two High Injury Network segments are being evaluated this year.  Study area 1: 156th Ave NE and an adjacent segment of Bel-Red Rd. Study area 2: Downtown, on Main St, 100th, 1st, 2nd, Bellevue Way, and 108th 

https://www.engagingbellevue.com/economic-development-plan-update Recruiting focus group related to Tourism, Small Business, the Creative Economy, District Development, Multicultural Services, and the Eastgate neighborhood.

Yard signs about fireworks may be available - please let me know if you'd like to get one. 

Please let me know if you'd like to be involved in organizing a neighborhood meeting for Northwest Bellevue this summer. 

Posted on NewBellevue.com: 

What would binding conditions mean for BSD? (link)

Petition to the state about Bellevue's Temu cottages (link)