Bellevue Council Approves Isan Park Name

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  Bellevue City Council unanimously approved naming a new park at Main Street and 112th Avenue Southeast 'Isan Park'This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council gave preliminary approval to name a new park at Main Street and 112th Avenue Southeast “Isan Park.” Based on community input, the Parks & Community Services Board recommended the name, and the council unanimously agreed with that choice.”
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  The name 'Isan Park' means 'legacy or heritage' in Japanese“The Parks & Community Services Board recommended “Isan,” which means legacy or heritage in Japanese, due to its uniqueness and reflection of the Japanese-American community’s contributions to Bellevue.”
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  The name 'Isan Park' reflects the Japanese-American community's contributions to Bellevue“The Parks & Community Services Board recommended “Isan,” which means legacy or heritage in Japanese, due to its uniqueness and reflection of the Japanese-American community’s contributions to Bellevue.”
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  The park property was transferred to the city by Sound Transit in September 2024“In September 2024, Sound Transit transferred the park property to the city.”
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  Staff reviewed 258 community-submitted names using the council's naming policy“Staff reviewed and evaluated 258 park names proposed by community members, using criteria in the council’s naming policy.”
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  A commemorative installation honoring Bellevue's Japanese-American community will be developed“A local, community-based organization and the city have a partnership agreement to develop a commemorative installation in the park to honor Bellevue’s Japanese-American community.”
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  The commemorative installation will be developed through a partnership between the city and a local organization“A local, community-based organization and the city have a partnership agreement to develop a commemorative installation in the park to honor Bellevue’s Japanese-American community.”
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  The council also moved forward with transportation infrastructure planning“Preparation underway for the transportation budgetThe Transportation Department shared an update on the types of infrastructure Bellevue will need to keep up with future growth, support the city’s traffic safety goals and maintain livability in our neighborhoods. As more people live and work here, the city will need new or improved sidewalks, bike lanes, streets, intersection upgrades and transit connections.”
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  A proposed Transportation Benefit District could raise funds through a 0.1% sales tax increase“Transportation staff explained how a Transportation Benefit District could help fund more improvements sooner. The district could raise additional money through a 0.1% sales tax increase and a $20 vehicle registration fee.”
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  A proposed Transportation Benefit District could raise funds through a $20 vehicle registration fee“Transportation staff explained how a Transportation Benefit District could help fund more improvements sooner. The district could raise additional money through a 0.1% sales tax increase and a $20 vehicle registration fee.”
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  Public feedback on transportation priorities is open until August 20“Community members can share their transportation priorities in a survey open through Aug. 20, which takes about 5 to 7 minutes to complete.”
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  A preliminary budget will be presented to the council on September 15“Feedback will help shape the preliminary transportation budget and capital project list for 2027-32 that will be shared with the council on Sept. 15.”