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The City of Kirkland is located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. It is a suburban city, surrounded by other suburban cities and pockets of unincorporated King County. The City is near several major transportation routes including Interstate 405, State Route 520, and Interstate 5. These routes connect the City economically and socially to the greater Seattle area. At the time of incorporation in 1905, the City of Kirkland’s population was approximately 530. The current estimated population is 96,710. Kirkland is the 13th largest city in the State of Washington and the sixth largest in King County. Since its incorporation, Kirkland has grown in geographic size to 18 square miles – approximately 20 times its original size. This growth occurred primarily through the consolidation of the cities of Houghton and Kirkland in 1968, the annexations of Rose Hill and Juanita in 1988, and the annexation of North Juanita, Finn Hill, and Kingsgate areas in 2011. Kirkland operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the policy-making branch of Kirkland’s government and consists of seven members elected at large to staggered, four-year terms. The Mayor is elected from within the Council. The City Council is supported by several advisory boards and commissions and the City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the professional administrator of the organization, coordinating its day-to-day activities. The City government offers a full range of municipal services which are provided by 11 operating departments. The City boasts over 50 developed parks, including 11 that are located on the waterfront, as well as two community centers, a swimming pool, and a teen center. The broad range of parks and recreational facilities provides year-round services for community members of all ages.