City Council > Boards, Commissions & Citizen Committees
If you are interested in serving on a board or commission for current and/or future vacancies, please submit a completed application to the City Clerk, 200 NE Moe Street, Poulsbo, Washington 98370. Applicants must reside within the city limits of Poulsbo, with the exception of some positions on the Community Police Advisory Board, Public Library Board and Tree Board.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission ensures that: rules and regulations are implemented to provide for examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, reinstatements, demotions, suspensions and discharges for eligible employees in the police department; all tests are practical and consist of subjects which fairly determine the qualifications of the applicant; and all hearings and investigations before the Commission are governed by the rules of the Commission.
The Commission meets the 1st Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in Poulsbo City Hall’s 3rd Floor Conference room. Meetings may be cancelled due to lack of agenda items. See the agenda for meeting room location and date and time changes, if any. Please call 360.394.9705 for additional information regarding upcoming meetings.
Agenda
Beginning January 1, 2023 all agendas, minutes, and meeting video’s will be posted on the City Council Agenda and Minutes page.
To view the current meeting Agenda, click HERE to go to the Agenda and Minutes page. Upcoming meetings are listed towards the bottom of the page with the Agenda, Minutes and Video links to the right of the meeting date.
Commission Members:
Donna Jean Bruce
Scott Knutsen
Vacant
Questions related to the Civil Service Commission can be directed to Kamiel Borders, Secretary/Examiner, at 360.394.9705.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
The Poulsbo Tourism Grant is funded by the City’s lodging tax. Each year, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) reviews applications on behalf of the City to utilize this tax to promote and support tourism in Poulsbo. LTAC provides a list of recommendations to the City Council to approve for funding. Once approved, grant applicants are then notified if their organization has been awarded for the current funding cycle.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for giving advisory recommendations to the City Council on all regulations, resolutions, plans, policies, projects and proposals relating to the city parks system, recreational facilities or open space, to promote public use and awareness of the city’s park facilities and services, to hold public meetings to solicit public input for the parks and open spaces planning process, and to apprise the City Council, Public Works Department and Parks and Recreation Department of the community’s park and recreational needs.
Commission Members
- Mari Gregg
- Joe Hulsey
- Kim Petersen (Vice-Chairperson)
- Mary Swoboda-Groh (Chairperson)
- Leighton Thomas
- Ken Thomas
- Amy Zinkhon
- Vacant
- Vacant
One position is currently open. The term is three years, 1/1/26-12/31/29.
Commission Goals
- Collaborate with staff to gather, implement, and assess community parks and recreation priorities.
- Assist Staff in developing a robust and sustainable active adult (Seniors) program.
- Assist staff with building resiliency in program staffing and volunteers.
- Assist staff in finding and matching volunteers with Parks & Recreation projects.
- Assist staff in conducting a market analysis of comparable facilities, amenities, and rental rates as well as offering input for Recreation Center facility improvements and space utilization.
Agenda
Beginning January 1, 2023 all agendas, minutes, and meeting videos are posted on the City Council Agenda and Minutes page.
To view the current meeting Agenda, click HERE to go to the Agenda and Minutes page. Upcoming meetings are listed towards the bottom of the page with the Agenda, Minutes and Video links to the right of the meeting date.
Upcoming Meetings
The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Commission meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:30p.
Please note that special meetings are sometimes held on different days. Call the Parks and Recreation Department at 360-779-9898 or visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information.
Meeting Minutes (PDFs) & Videos Archives (Prior to 2023)
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes can be viewed in the archive records web portal. Video recordings started in 2020 for this board. Not all meetings have corresponding videos, all available videos are below.
Planning Commission
The Poulsbo Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers.
The Planning Commission conducts public hearings related to the Comprehensive Plan and its implementation, including zoning and subdivision regulations. The Planning Commission also reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the adoption and enforcement of coordinated plans and regulations for the physical development of the city. The Planning Commission also reviews and provides recommendation to the Review Authority on certain projects in the city, such as Conditional Use Permits and subdivisions.
Commission Members :
- Joey Soller
- Mark Kipps (Chair)
- James Schlachter
- Ray Stevens
- David Strickon
- Raymond Taylor
- Vacant
Questions related to the Planning Commission may be directed to the Planning Department at (360) 394-9748.
Agenda
- July 28th- Agenda Packet with Staff Report
** Please use the link to open the page, scroll down to “notices”, select the drop down and view documents from there**
Beginning January 1, 2023 all agendas, minutes, and meeting videos will be posted on the City Council Agenda and Minutes page.
To view the current meeting Agenda, click HERE to go to the Agenda & Minutes Page. Upcoming meetings are listed towards the bottom of the page with the Agenda, Minutes and Video links to the right of the meeting date.
Meetings will be held Hybrid, virtually via Zoom Webinars and In-Person at the City Hall Council Chambers.
Please click the link to join, or use the credentials below (provided prior to scheduled meetings).
Dial +1 (253) 215-8782 / Meeting ID: Please refer to meeting agenda.
- We encourage written public comment submission prior to the meeting via email to plan&econ@cityofpoulsbo.com. Citizen comments will also be accommodated during the hybrid meeting.
Meeting Minutes (PDFs) & Videos Archives
Planning Commission minutes from 2023 to earlier can be viewed in the archive records web portal.
Video recordings started in January 2021 for this board. All available videos for meetings 2021-2023 are below.
Tree Board
Current Board Members
The Poulsbo Tree Board currently has one vacancy. Please see the Documents and Forms Section of this page for more information on the Tree Board’s roles and activities.
- Maxwell Gordinier
- Scott Hayman
- John Martin
- Amy Nolet
- Jeff Philip (Chairperson)
- Glenn Sipe
- Tommy Van Cleave
- Cheri Van Hoover
Tree Board Duties
The Poulsbo Tree Board was established in 1997 as Poulsbo joined the Tree City USA program at the Arbor Day Foundation. The City’s most recent Resolution (No. 2012-11) establishes the Tree Board as a Citizen Advisory Board with the following duties:
- Promoting the responsible planting of trees on public and private property
- Promoting public education about trees
- Promoting proper tree maintenance
- Advocating trees within the city;
- Providing for aesthetics within the city through the formulation and implementation of tree programs
- Developing innovative and joint funding for tree projects from a variety of sources
- Providing the Mayor and City Council with a yearly report regarding tree board activities
2026 Goals
- Re-establish community visibility.
- Connect with City Council.
- Educate community on healthy Urban Forestry.
- Advocate and assess for tree expansion within the city.
- Explore and pursue additional grant opportunities.
Permits, Documents and Municipal Codes
- Poulsbo Tree Board Role Description
- Boards and Commissions Application Packet
- City of Poulsbo Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Summary of Findings and Recommendations
- Significant Trees of Poulsbo
- Nomination Form: Significant Trees of Poulsbo
- 2022 Tree Board Annual Report
- Poulsbo’s Public Tree Ordinance 2009-09
- Poulsbo Tree Planting Guide
- Volunteer Application Form
- Resolution 2012-11 Poulsbo Tree Board
- Resolution 2025-19 Tree Board Meeting Amendment
MUNICIPAL CODES GOVERNING TREES
- Tree Cutting and Clearing (Chapter 15.35)
- Shoreline Master Program (Chapter 16.08)
- Critical Areas Chapter (Chapter 16.20)
- Public Tree Ordinance (Chapter 16.24)
- Residential Districts (Chapter 18.70)
- Commercial Districts (Chapter 18.80)
- Landscaping (Chapter 18.130)
- Tree Retention (Chapter 18.180)
Agenda
Beginning January 1, 2023 all agendas, minutes, and meeting video’s are posted on the City Council Agenda and Minutes page.
To view the current meeting agenda, click HERE to go to the Agenda and Minutes page. Upcoming meeting are listed towards the bottom of the page with the Agenda, Minutes and Video links to the right of the meeting date.
Meetings will be held Hybrid, virtually via Zoom Webinars and In-Person at the City Hall Third Floor Conference Room.
Please click the link to join, or use the credentials below (provided prior to scheduled meetings).
Join the Next Scheduled Zoom Meeting
Dial +1 (253) 215-8782 / Meeting ID: 85947587555 / Passcode: 635632
Upcoming Meetings
The Tree Board meets on the 2nd Monday every month at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes (PDFs) & Videos Archives (Prior to 2023)
Tree Board Minutes can be viewed in the archive records web portal. Video recordings started in November 2020 for this board. Not all meetings have corresponding videos, all available videos are below.
Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
The City of Poulsbo convened an ad-hoc Downtown Parking Committee (DPC). This advisory committee of citizens included merchants, landowners, Planning Commission members and City Council members who worked together to evaluate downtown parking needs and solutions. The DPC reviewed previous parking studies and work to develop a Request for Proposal in order to hire a consultant to assist the committee with evaluating current needs and solutions to our downtown parking availability. This content is historical.
Update April 2024
The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee met on April 15, 2024 to complete the discussion of the Downtown Parking Implementation phase recommendations to Council. The recommendations will be presented at the May 15, 2024 City Council Meeting. The presentation from the meeting can be viewed HERE. The meeting minutes are posted below under “Minutes”.
Update – February 2024
The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee met on February 20, 2024 to further discuss and prioritize the Downtown Parking Implementation phase. The committee invited HDPA (Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association) representative Brenda Yates to present the HDPA Parking Study results. This presentation can be viewed HERE. The committee will recommend the next steps to City Council for consideration. The Advisory Committee received public input on the parking study at the meeting. The meeting minutes are posted below under “Minutes”
Update – November 2023
The City of Poulsbo Downtown Parking Advisory Committee held its final meeting with Walker Consultants on November 6, 2023. The goal of this meeting was to review Walker Consultants’ final Implementation and Action Plan – the results of the study. An action plan was presented for 6 months, 18 months, mid-term and long-term. The final report and Committee recommendations will be presented at City Council Workshop on December 6, 2023. The final plan can be reviewed using the link below under “Reports”. The meeting presentation can be viewed HERE.
Update – September 2023
The City of Poulsbo Downtown Parking Advisory Committee held its 3rd meeting with Walker Consultants on September 14, 2023. The objective of this meeting was to create a plan for action. Walker Consultants presented solutions for the short term, medium term and long term that aligns with the Parking Committee’s Vision and Guiding Principles. The Advisory Committee will finalize its recommendation path to best realize their Vision and present their recommendations to City Council. To view the meeting presentation click HERE
Update – August 2023
The City of Poulsbo Downtown Parking Advisory Committee held its 2nd meeting with Walker Consultants on July 27, 2023. The purpose of this meeting was to review the data collected by Walker Consultants during their visits to Poulsbo in June 2023. A discussion was held regarding the existing parking conditions in the City. Walker Consultants has prepared an Existing Conditions Analysis report that is available for viewing using the link below under “Reports”. The link to the meeting minutes is also below.
Update – June 2023
The City of Poulsbo Downtown Parking Advisory Committee held its kickoff meeting with Walker Consultants on June 13, 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to get to know all the team members. Introduce the project scope, schedule and core objectives. A discussion was held about a community engagement and collaboration plan and to build a shared vision of success for the project and draw out concerns. It was a very productive meeting. The link to the meeting minutes is below.
Next to come is a community parking survey to get feedback on current parking in Poulsbo and what our community would like to see for future parking solutions in Poulsbo.
Reports:
- Downtown Poulsbo Parking Study Implementation and Action Plan (2023)
- Downtown Poulsbo Parking Study Existing Conditions Report (2023)
- Downtown Parking Review Memo (2012)
- Downtown Poulsbo Parking Advisory Committee Final Report (2010)
- Downtown Final Parking Management Strategy (2008)
- Downtown Core Parking Assessment (2006)