ATTENTION!!

The City of Bonney Lake will be starting to migrate to a new website. Starting January 1, 2026, agendas, packets, minutes, and videos will no longer be posted below. Subscriptions to meeting agendas and packets will no longer be active. 

Meeting documents and videos will be located at https://bonneylakewa.portal.civicclerk.com/.
Everyone will need to resubscribe to meetings in order to receive notification that an agenda, packet, minutes, or video has been published. 

Please go to https://bonneylakewa.portal.civicclerk.com/ and click sign in to create an account, afterwards click on the subscriptions button in the upper right and choose which meetings you want notifications of.

With the new website, residents can filter, view packet documents separately, view upcoming meetings, etc. 

We can't wait to bring you our new and improved website in the upcoming months!!

You can access the current agendas at https://bonneylakewa.portal.civicclerk.com/ and past agendas via the Digital Archives.
To search on the WA State Digital Archives website, please follow the instructions below:
  • Go to: https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/
  • Click on Collections at the top, then Records Series
  • Then click on what type of collection you are looking for and the Title (Bonney Lake…)
  • Then fill in any of the following information depending on the document to search for the document:
    -Fill in Year From and Year To OR
    -Fill in From and To OR
    -Ordinance Number OR
    -Resolution Number OR
    -A Keyword(s)
  • Then click search or browse this series will show all of them 
  • You will then click on the record you want
  • The record will be on the next screen in the right side 

Public Access Accommodations

For citizens with disabilities requesting translators or adaptive equipment for communication purposes, the City requests notification as early as possible prior to the meeting regarding the type of service or equipment needed. Please click on the link below to fill out the Public Access Accommodation Form.

Public Access Accommodation Request Form

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission advises the Mayor and Council on matters of the arts in the Bonney Lake community.

 Commissioner 1

 Commissioner 4               

 Commissioner 7
 Erin Olds (Chair)  Eric Bass   Jessica Scheiderer

 Commissioner 2

 Commissioner 5

 Commissioner 8
 Charissa Janke (Vice Chair)  Melissa Deckman  Walter Thurman

 Commissioner 3

 Commissioner 6 

 Commissioner 9
 Carrie Maez  Lane Arndt  McKenna Kim-Locke (Youth Rep.)

Arts Commission Meetings

About the Commission

The Arts Commission was established in 2014 to advise the Mayor and City Council on matters of the arts and community culture of Bonney Lake; to provide community leadership and assistance in advocating for, developing and promoting the arts in Bonney Lake; and to improve the quality of life and enhance the aesthetic environment of Bonney Lake through art.

The Arts Commission is comprised of volunteer members appointed by the Mayor. Except for the youth representative, commissioners will serve on 3-year terms. The youth representative is appointed to a one-year term.

View the Arts Commission Bylaws (PDF, 120KB)

Attending Options

The public is invited to attend Meetings. The information for attending is provided below. 

In-Person: Bonney Lake Justice & Municipal Center - 9002 Main Street East, Ste 200, Bonney Lake.

Virtual:  TEAMS (Meeting ID: TBD)

Phone: 323-792-6234 (Meeting ID: TBD#)

Agendas & Minutes

All Meeting Notices, Agendas, Packets, Minutes, Audio/Video are available on the Public Meeting Website.

Once on the website you can filter or scroll to find the meeting you are wanting to view.

Past Arts Commission Meeting Date  


Past Notice         

Past Agenda  

Past Packet  

Past Minutes  

Past Audio/Video (MP3/MP4 Format)   
 November 19, 2025   Agenda  Packet     
           

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission regulates the testing, hiring, and other personnel matters of Police Department employees.

 Commissioner 1          

 Commissioner 2              

 Commissioner 3       
Roy Nishiyori (Chair)   Justin Evans   Susan Stinnett

Civil Service Commission Meetings

Creation of the Commission

The Civil Service Commission was created by and functions under the authority of the Revised Code of Washington per RCW 41.12.030,  41.12.040 and the Bonney Lake Municipal Code Chapter 2.24. By law, the Commission is limited to those civil service personnel matters involving Public Safety Department employees.

Civil Service Rules

Purpose & Responsibilities

The Civil Service Commission is charged with ensuring hiring examination processes for the Police Department are open and competitive at entry and promotional levels. The Commission adopts rules and regulations for the Police Department‘s Civil Service employees. The Commission also handles appeals related to testing and to those involving employee discipline.

The Civil Service Commission's duties include the following:

  • Certify to the appointing authority the name (or names) of the individual(s) ranked highest on the eligibility list.
  • Hear and determine appeals or complaints.
  • Make rules for operation of the Civil Service System that are consistent with state law.
  • Provide for, develop, and hold competitive tests to determine relative qualifications of candidates and, as result of the testing process, prepare eligibility lists.

Hiring

Please visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more about our Police Officer hiring process.

Regular Meeting Schedule

Time: 3:30 p.m. on the Second Monday of the month.

Attending Options

The public is invited to attend Meetings. The information for attending is provided below. 

In-Person: Bonney Lake Justice & Municipal Center - 9002 Main Street East, Ste 200, Bonney Lake.

Virtual:  TEAMS (Meeting ID: 26752607170692)

Agendas & Minutes

All Meeting Notices, Agendas, Packets, Minutes, Audio/Video are available on the Public Meeting Website.

Once on the website you can filter or scroll to find the meeting you are wanting to view.

Past Civil Service Commission Meeting Date

Past Notice

Past Agenda

Past Agenda Packet

 

Past Minutes

Past Audio/Video (MP3/MP4 Format)
 November 10, 2025 Canceled        
           

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission makes recommendations on land use issues such as Comprehensive Plan amendments, zoning, and planning policies, procedures and fees.

 Commissioner 1

 Commissioner 4               

 Commissioner 6
  Jessica Bennion  Debbie Strous-Boyd  Sara Hallstead

 Commissioner 2

 Commissioner 5

 Commissioner 7       
 Brad Doll  Ernie Gilmer  Jeff Wilkins

 Commissioner 3         
 Grant Sulham (Chair)

Planning Commission Meetings

Click here to apply to serve on the Planning Commission

About the Commission

The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council and reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, amendments to the SEPA and environmentally sensitive area codes, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes. See BLMC Chapter 2.26 and Planning Commission By-Laws. The Planning Commission is comprised of seven citizens appointed by the Mayor to three year terms.

Sign up for the Planning Commission & Land Use Updates Newsletter  to receive updates.

Regular Meeting Schedule

Time: 6:00 p.m. on the First Wednesday of the month and are conducted according to by-laws adopted by the Commission.

Attending Options

The public is invited to attend Meetings. The information for attending is provided below. 

In-Person: Bonney Lake Public Services Center, 21719 96th ST E, Buckley, WA 98321.

Virtual:  TEAMS (Meeting ID: 247 573 653 546 49)

Phone: 323-792-6234 (Meeting ID: 429 403 80#)

Agendas & Minutes   

All Meeting Notices, Agendas, Packets, Minutes, Audio/Video are available on the Public Meeting Website.

Once on the website you can filter or scroll to find the meeting you are wanting to view.

Past Planning Commission Meeting Date

Past Notice

Past Agenda

Past Agenda Packet (PDF)

Past Minutes

Past Audio/Video (MP3/MP4 Format)
 January 07, 2026   Agenda (PDF) Agenda Packet    
 December 03, 2025   Agenda (PDF) Agenda Packet  Draft Minutes Audio (MP3)
 November 19, 2025  Special Meeting Notice (PDF)
SEPA and Public Hearing Notice (PDF)		 Agenda (PDF) Agenda Packet  Draft Minutes  Audio (MP3) 
 November 05, 2025  x  Agenda  Agenda Packet  Draft Minutes  Audio (MP3)
 April 16, 2025 Special Meeting Agenda Agenda Packet Minutes Audio (MP3)
 April 2, 2025 x Agenda Agenda Packet Minutes Audio (MP3)

 

Vacancies Information

Are you interested in serving on one of the City's commissions? If so, Vacancies on City Boards and Commissions are opened annually on April 6th or as needed.

Arts Commission Application
Civil Service Commission Application
Planning Commission Application

Email Contact:
 City Clerk

In Person/Mail: 
Justice & Municipal Center
Attn: City Clerk
9002 Main St E, STE 300
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Phone: 253-862-8602

Fax: 253-862-8538

Arts Commission Contact:
Arts Commission Liaison
Arts Commissioners

Civil Service Commission Contact:
Civil Service Commission Staff Liaison
Civil Service Commissioners

Planning Commission Contact:
Planning Commission Staff Liaison
Planning Commissioners