Sister Cities Commission · Wednesday, May 14, 2025 · City Council Digest

1. CALL TO ORDER

New Member Introduction All members to introduce themselves and share what you are looking forward to in the next year on the Commission and one thing you love about Issaquah

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of April 16, 2025

packet pp.3–4

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Staff report:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 04-16-25 Sister Cities Commission Minutes Page [0000]

4. REGULAR BUSINESS

Mayor's Travel Update

Information · 5 min

Issaquah Valley Elementary Multicultural Fair Tabling (D) June 4, 2025 6:00-7:30 PM

10 min · packet pp.5–17

Topics: Schools

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Staff report:

5/14/2025 REGULAR BUSINESS c)

Young Artist Authors Showcase Update & Coordination (A) May 31, 2025, 1:00-2:30 PM Issaquah Library

15 min

Sister Cities International Awards Submission (I)

10 min

Nordic Museum Contact Update

Information · 10 min

5. REPORTS

Environmental Board Joint Project with Chefchaouen Update

5 min · packet pp.19–20

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Staff report:

Mayor's Office 130 E. Sunset Way | P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 425-837-3020 issaquahwa.gov

Commission Chairs & Secretary Elections - Postponed to June Meeting

5 min · packet pp.21–25

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Staff report:

REPORTS b) Bylaws Final 02/8/2023

6. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Meeting Wednesday, June 11, 2025

packet pp.27

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Staff report:

Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2025 WORKPLAN (check all that apply) SISTER CITIES COMMISSION ☐Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality ☐Growth & Development ☐City Leadership & Services ☐Environ. Stewardship ☐Infrastructure

New Member Orientation May 20, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM Pickering Barn

Friendship Day Proclamation & YAAS Top Recognition July 21, 2025 Council Meeting

Parking Lot Capturing any off topic or items that require additional conversation for future meetings or offline discussion with Chairs or Staff

Topics: Transportation

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Approved minutes

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Attendance

Council / Members (9)

Stephanie Angula

Victor Bello

Diana Fleming

Brandon Grossi

Maryann Heil

Christian Nilsen

Wendy Pickering

Pam Robinson - Alternate

Ellen Wunderley - Alternate

Staff (2)

Tina Eggers, Staff Liaison

Youth Advisory Board

Excused

Shari Gehrke

Ryan Opitz

Sanvi Madan

Recommendations & actions (1)

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a) Minutes of April 16, 2025 The minutes were APPROVED as presented by unanimous consent.