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From: Zach Houvener
To: TracyKGroves@yahoo.com <TracyKGroves@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #46943] (Teen Services and Programs) - Redmond, WA
Date: 2025-03-24 11:47:05.179727-10:00

Hi Tracy, 

 

Thanks for inquiring about Teen Services and when there will be opportunities for public conversation. The decision to relocate teen services programming from the Old Firehouse Teen Center (OFH) was made proactively due to substantial long-term challenges beyond routine maintenance. While the building remains safe for occupancy thanks to our maintenance protocols, this move allows us to ensure ongoing safety without requiring increasing demand on resources.

 

No decisions have been made about the future of the building. That will be determined through a public process with City Council which will include opportunities for public comment.

 

At a high level, this page <https://www.redmond.gov/189/City-Council>  explains how to participate in council meetings and to learn about how to participate in your local government.  

 

*	Regular Business Meetings: Occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month

	*	Includes time for Items from the Audience, when residents can address the council for three minutes on any topic.

 

*	Study Sessions: Occurs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month

	*	City staff present the council with detailed briefings on a variety of issues. Council members discuss the topics, ask questions, and give staff direction on how to proceed. No public comment is taken during Study Sessions. 

 

Due to the nature of agenda setting, some dates/times will change so I would always recommend looking at our Meeting Information Center <https://redmond.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx> , to look at agendas and meeting <https://redmond.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx>  details. 

 

The second touchpoint with council on this topic will occur on Tuesday, April 22 for a Study Session. We are finalizing the other council touchpoints and as those become available, we will be putting them on our website. 

 

In addition, this Friday we are adding additional information regarding a comprehensive engagement process to understand what teens need, how we can best serve their interests, and where services are most needed at www.redmond.gov/TeenServices <http://www.redmond.gov/TeenServices> . You can find more information regarding the relocation of services to the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village (in addition to other city facilities) along with multiple FAQs. An online questionnaire will be available on March 31, and that will be another avenue to hear from our community on this topic.

 

We remain committed to providing quality, accessible programs that support teen development, create meaningful connections, and respond to the evolving needs of Redmond's youth.

 

Thanks,

 

Zach Houvener (he/him/his)

Deputy Parks Director, City of Redmond

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From: City of Redmond Customer Service <noreply-servicerequest@redmond.gov> 
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 2:11 PM
To: Zach Houvener <zhouvener@redmond.gov>
Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #46943] (Teen Services and Programs) - Redmond, WA

 

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Redmond, WA

A new service request has been filed. 

Service Request Details 

ID 

46943 

Date/Time 

3/24/2025 2:11 PM 

Type 

Teen Services and Programs 

Address 

Redmond 

Origin 

Call Center 

Other 

	
Comments 

Tracy is concerned about the teen center closing and hopes to be part of a conversation about renovating the space. Can we please provide her with meeting times for public conversation? 

Submitter 

Groves, Tracy
Redmond, WA
425-615-9293
TracyKGroves@yahoo.com <mailto:TracyKGroves@yahoo.com> 

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Redmond, WA

	

2025-03-24 21:10:42Z



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