Board Meeting – October 28, 2025, President Mulston called to order the meeting of the Board of Directors (Board) of Reston Citizens Association (RCA) at 6:30 pm. This meeting was in person at the Hartke Building and via Zoom.
Board Member attendees: Lynne Mulston, President; Shawn Endsley, Vice President; Joe Leighton, Treasurer; Michele Silver, Secretary; Directors Rich Hoffmann, Jessie Williams, Connie Hartke, and Dennis Hays.
Director Gary Maupin was not in attendance.
President Mulston determined the meeting could proceed given a quorum had been reached.
Adoption of Agenda – President Mulston asked for adoption of the agenda. Secretary Silver made the motion, which Vice President Endsley seconded. The Board unanimously approved the proposed agenda.
Approval of Minutes – Vice President Endsley asked for a motion to approve the June minutes, and Treasurer Leighton seconded. The Board unanimously approved the June minutes. Director Hartke made motion to approve the September minutes, which Treasurer Leighton seconded. All Board members approved the September minutes.
Approval of Treasurer’s Report – President Mulston asked for adoption of the Treasurer’s report. Director Hoffmann made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, and Director Williams seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the report.
Guest Update – Director Hartke stated she had lunch with Blake Yagman, who is new to the Reston area, and Doug Britt, who is currently on the Rescue Reston Board and was a nine-year member of Reston Association’s Environmental Advisory Committee. Director Hartke referenced an email she sent earlier in the day that provided more information. Director Hartke said Mr. Yagman was interested in joining the RCA and was to have joined tonight’s meeting but had a conflict. President Mulston stated she would follow up via email with Mr. Yagman’s application for a virtual vote. (See Addendum.)
No Fairfax Casino Updates
President Mulston reported that a group went down to Richmond on October 20th for the Gaming Commission discussion. Chuck Anderson, who is on the Vienna Town Council, presented on behalf of the No Casino Fairfax group. Sally Horn spoke for the Tysons Stakeholder Alliance. There were representatives from every Casino in Virginia giving updates. Virginia State Delegate Krizek does not think Senator Scott Surovell would support the creation of the Gaming Commission. The No Fairfax Casino group will be going back to Richmond in 2026 if a casino bill is submitted.
Golf Course Updates
- President Mulston will meet with Supervisor Walter Alcorn again on Wheelock’s new proposal for development of the golf course on the Hidden Creek Country Club to see what he has heard from the Community.
- Director Silver stated that the President of the cluster in which she lives, North Shore, met with Supervisor Alcorn and stated that the North Shore Cluster does not want any development on the Hidden Creek Golf Course.
- President Mulston indicated there were no updates on the Reston National Golf Course.
- President Mulston also added that the Reston Planning and Zoning needs to be mindful of the Planned Residential Community (PRC) zoning regulations for future development in Reston.
Fannie Mae Updates
- Secretary Silver stated there are no new updates except that the demolition activities are disruptive (loud and shaking the townhomes) to the North Shore Cluster, which abuts the Fannie Mae building that is being torn down.
- President Mulston suggested that Director Silver send a formal message to the Hunter Mill District Planning Commissioner, John Carter, and Supervisor Walter Alcorn and maybe to the entire Fairfax Board of Supervisors (BoS). The message would be to inform them of the impact on the community because of their decision to allow Wheelock to demolish the Fannie Mae building.
South Lakes Environmental Median Improvements
- Director Williams indicated he would provide an update at the next meeting.
Old business:
- Crescent Apartments Redevelopment Update – President Mulston stated she is unable to attend an upcoming meeting to provide an update on the housing redevelopment. Secretary Silver agreed to attend in her absence.
- Wiehle Avenue Transportation Update – Director Hoffmann raised a point made by Director Maupin in the June meeting, which Director Hoffmann was unable to attend. It concerned Director Maupin’s recommendation to have RCA write a letter stating that there are issues with the proposed plan. The Board agreed that since it will be years before any action is taken, it would not take a stance at this time and agreed to monitor the situation.
- President Mulston said she heard there were to be no more tunnels (underpasses) or bridges in Reston. She asked Director Hoffmann to ask his point of contact at the Virginia Department of Transportation if there is any validity to this statement.
Other
- PRC Plan and Minor Modifications – Fairfax County Planning Commission Meeting on 10/22 Summary – President Mulston said several people testified at the meeting, and the Planning Commission decided to defer to a future meeting for a decision-only vote. In summary, they are trying to take away the protections of the stable neighborhoods, and that RCA should take this seriously. After the Planning Commission vote, it will go to the BoS in November. President Mulston stated RCA will need to testify at the public testimony meeting.
- Reston Association (RA) Winterfest – Director Hays made the motion that RCA donate $200 for a tree and decorations for the Enchanted Forest. This will be donated to a local family after the event. Director Hartke seconded the motion, and the Board approved. Secretary Silver volunteered to buy the decorations.
- RA Assessment Update – Vice President Endsley provided a handout that listed out the annual assessments since 1992, the percent change, and inflation. The RA Fiscal Committee concluded that RA needs more money in the reserve and recommended $912 to the RA Board. The pools, infrastructure, and salaries/benefits represent most of the budget. The RA Board will approve the annual assessment at the November meeting so it may be mailed in December.
Adjourn – President Mulston asked for a motion to end the meeting, which was made by Treasurer Leighton, and Director Hoffmann seconded. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:48 pm. The next meeting will be on December 9th at 6:30pm at the Hartke Building and on Zoom.
Addendum
Reston Tunnels & Bridges Update – Director Hoffmann followed up via email, which stated that VDOT is not aware of any ‘ban’ on bridges or tunnels over/under the Dulles Toll Road. Moreover, VDOT said it is the County that would initiate that type of project (or possibly developers) not VDOT. VDOT staff added that there are two projects in addition to the Soapstone Connector they were aware of. One is an addition to the Town Center Parkway, which would be a center parkway under the Toll Road and would connect to Sunrise Valley Drive. This project is in the Fairfax County comprehensive plan. The other project is a possible bridge over the Fairfax County border within Loudon County, and that is in the early planning phase.
RCA Board Member Application & Vote – On November 3rd, President Mulston sent an email to the Board with the RCA application for Member at Large submitted by Blake Yagman, along with his resume. All members, including Director Maupin who is out of the country, voted in favor of the application. Update: On December 8, Mr. Yagman withdrew his application to join the RCA due to personal reasons.