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• December Club Meeting - Mattel Wonder Indoor Water Park

  • When
    08 Dec 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom & In Person
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  Mattel Wonder Indoor Water Park

  
  

  December 8th, 2026

  Lunch will be served at 11:45am

  Presentation will begin at noon

  This meeting will be In-Person with a Virtual Option

  This meeting will be held at the Scott Conference Center (6450 Pine Street in Aksarben).  Free Parking in Lot 9 across street (Figure included below). Please submit any unique diet requests a week in advance.

  A virtual Teams Option will also be available.  Virtual meeting log-in information will be sent out the Monday prior to the club meeting.

  Presentation:

  From Vision to Reality: Navigating the Technical, Political, and Construction Challenges of a Complex Civic Project

  This presentation provides a behind-the-scenes look at the development, design, and implementation of a complex public project, highlighting the intersection of engineering, governance, stakeholder management, and construction execution. This session will explore how technical decision-making, regulatory requirements, and collaborative leadership shaped the project's outcome.

  Harrison Johnson serves as the Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Bellevue. He oversees all mega site projects in the City, administers the LB 840 program, and represents the City's interests in developing commerce, business and community organizations. He has previously served as a deputy city manager, and director of water, sewer, gas and fiber districts.

  Mike has been working professionally in Architecture for over 20 years and has been working at Holland Basham Architects for 17 years and now holds the position of Associate Partner with the firm. His role on projects is typically Project Manager as well as some Project Architect efforts in leading the team on any given project. Mike takes an interest in the specialty projects that Holland Basham provides services for including the Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark and numerous zoo and animal care facilities.

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  Harrison Johnson
  

  Harrison Johnson will discuss the project's origins, the approval process through city council and governing agencies, and the strategies required to successfully navigate municipal procedures and public engagement. He will also share lessons learned from maintaining a clear project vision and avoiding the common pitfalls of "design by committee" while balancing diverse stakeholder interests.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Mike Eckmann
  

  

  Mike Eckmann will focus on the technical and management aspects of project delivery, including coordinating owner and management groups, leading a diverse consultant team with specialized expertise, and managing the progression from high-level planning through detailed design. He will conclude with insights into the transition to construction and the collaboration required between the design team and general contractor to successfully bring the project to completion.

  
  

  
  

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• January Club Meeting - Crossroad Public Safety Headquarters

  • When
    12 Jan 2027
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom & In Person

  
  

  Crossroad Public Safety Headquarters

  
  

  January 12th, 2026

  Lunch will be served at 11:45am

  Presentation will begin at noon

  This meeting will be In-Person with a Virtual Option

  This meeting will be held at the Scott Conference Center (6450 Pine Street in Aksarben).  Free Parking in Lot 9 across street (Figure included below). Please submit any unique diet requests a week in advance.

  A virtual Teams Option will also be available.  Virtual meeting log-in information will be sent out the Monday prior to the club meeting.

  
  

  Presenters:

  Alex Bullington, Project Manager - Midwest
  Josh Berger, Director of Development - Midwest

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