LAKE STEVENS — It looks as if snacks and cold treats will be available at Lundeen Park again this summer.
The city of Lake Stevens plans again to ask city service clubs to take turns operating the park concession stand.
The program started last July as a way for the city to save time and money, for the service clubs to raise money, and for park users to get some summer snacks and refreshment.
“It was good for us to have another set of eyes out there,” city administrator Jan Berg said.
Service clubs are being asked to apply with the city for weeklong slots through the summer, Berg said. They have to be nonprofit organizations that serve the Lake Stevens area.
The city hopes to have clubs run the stand from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Last year, the program didn’t start until July, after several clubs first approached the city with the idea.
The city took over Lundeen Park from Snohomish County last year after the northwest shore of the lake was added to the city. The county did not staff the concession stand for several years prior to the city’s taking over, Berg said.
Several clubs took turns running the stand last year, including the Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs; the Lake Stevens Family Center; the senior center; the Rowing Club; and the Lake Stevens High School dance team.
The stand was open 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week with nonperishable items such as Popsicles, soft drinks, popcorn, cookies and crackers available for $1.50 or less.
Tonya Christoffersen, a member of the both the Lions and Rotary clubs, said both clubs plan to do the concessions stand gig again.
“It’s a good way for us to bring the city together,” she said.
Reporter Bill Sheets: 425-339-3439 or sheets@heraldnet.com.
Where to apply
Service clubs interested in staffing the concession stand at Lundeen Park may call Sherry Foulon, city of Lake Stevens public works coordinator, at 425-377-3222.
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