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TRUSTEES
1999 MEETING MINUTES
November
16, 1999
September 21,
1999
June 15, 1999
May 26, 1999
April 20, 1999
March 16, 1999
February 16,
1999
January 19,
1999
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
PERRY HALL
SAND POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH
November 16, 1999
View Ridge Trustee Meeting Minutes & Public Forum for View Ridge Playfield
President Bob Lucas called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM with a quorum of Trustees present. Attending were Executive Board Members: Dick Hillmann, Vice President, and Jo McKinley, Secretary; Trustees: Frank Wright, Bill Redkey, Marcia and Bob Brown, Neal Weaver, Dick Phillips, Marsha Nemitz, and Carol Vetch; Friends of View Ridge Playfield: Becky Ringhouse, Dough Land and T.C. Richmond; Seattle Parks Department representatives: Eric Gold and Pam Kliment. A total of 32 people signed in. Of these, three indicated that this was their first VRCC meeting.
The minutes of the Trustee Meeting of September 21, 1999 were approved as published.
Treasurer Duane LaViolette, (excused absence) reported a balance in the VRCC account of $3,123.73 as of October 31, 1999. Recent expenditures included publication of the October 1999 issue of the View Ridger and notices for this meeting.
President Lucas then opened the Trustees Meeting to a Public Forum to address renovation of the View Ridge Playfield located at NE 70th and 45th NE. Friends of the View Ridge Playfield and representatives of the Seattle Parks Department reviewed information which they had presented at the VRCC Trustee Meeting of September 21, 1999, and which appears in the minutes of that meeting. The purpose of this Forum was to generate public interest, develop core committees and encourage commitment of time and money to the project. A handout, View Ridge Playfield Update/Proposed Project Overview, was distributed. It featured a timeline from mid 1999 through 2001 indicating how and when the Parks Department and the Community should interact. The importance of community involvement at all stages was stressed.
While the focus will be on getting the playfield up to current standards, there will be an analysis of the entire site. A sports field would be part of a future and different program, which might also include parking. The Parks Department has budgeted $150,000 for renovation. That amount could be used for the entire project or it could be used for enhancing the infrastructure, which might include drainage, earthworks, and irrigation. The latter option would depend upon the community purchasing the play equipment and/or special landscaping or art. Money collected for the View Ridge Playfield would not be diverted to some other Parks or City project. The Parks Department has had experience in breaking out the work to be done into jobs for volunteers, e.g., assembling of play equipment and planting. All of the volunteer time devoted to the cause including that spent in planning and all of the money pledged to it are factored into a request for matching grant funds. Again, the Parks Department can steer such a request through proper channels at the proper time. The View Ridge Playfield Matching Grant application should go in July 2000.
The playfield planners adjourned and the Trustee Meeting resumed with a presentation for comment by November 18 of a street vacation petition by the University of Washington. NE Radford Drive and NE 64th Street would be vacated to allow the university to redevelop and expand its existing student housing project. Traffic would be rerouted to NE 65th Street. Neale Weaver moved that VRCC recommend that SEATRAN do an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) because of the potential for dangerous traffic congestion and that President Lucas write a letter to SEATRAN to that effect. The motion was seconded by Dick Hillmann and carried.
President Lucas announced that the next Trustee Meeting will be January 18, at 7:00 PM in Perry Hall at the Sand Point Community Church. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18.
Respectfully submitted,
Jo McKinley, Secretary
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
PERRY HALL
SAND POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH
September 21, 1999
President Bob Lucas called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM with a quorum of the Trustees present. Attending were Executive Board members Jo McKinley, Secretary, and Duane La Violette, Treasurer, Trustees: Alan Miller, Marsha Nemitz, Dick Phillips, Keith Moxon, Inge Strauss, Jeanette Williams, Gary Hammons, Carol Veatch Steve Tull and visitors Meg Goldman, Becky Ringhouse, Pam Kliment, Eric Gold, Doug Lane and T.C. Richmond.
The minutes of the June meeting were approved as amended. Marsha Nemitz’s, name was added to the list of attendees.
Treasurer Duane LaViolette reported a balance of $4,710.63. His report was accepted.
A motion, which was tabled at the June meeting, to donate $500 to the Sand Point Planning Association to help fund the establishment of their WEB site was restated by Inge Strauss. Discussion included an explanation by Jeanette Williams as to why the WEB site had cost $40,000. Factored in were hours of professional time to compile extensive information in a sophisticated format complete with graphics, which would explain the program to the community.
Funding thus far has come primarily from the community.
The motion passed.
Meg Goldman, representing Decatur Elementary School, presented a proposal for tree planting at the playground and requested from VRCC ideas, support and suggestions for outreach strategy. She explained that Decatur, an alternative school, is
located at NE 77th and 43rd with enrollment of 300 students, K/6.
In response to questioning, she said that this tree project is part of Mayor Schell’s "legacy of 10,000 trees".
The City will provide three years of irrigation at a cost of $20,000. Arborists are being consulted as to types of trees, upkeep, security, etc. Bob Lucas suggested that a story of the project could be published in the View Ridger. Alan Miller said he would add it to our WEB site.
Becky Ringhouse presented an update of the View Ridge Playfield renovation at NE 70th and 45th NE and requested that VRCC hold the funds donated to this program. Accounts would be separate with VRCC giving its name and backing to the project. Details will be worked out with Washington Mutual where VRCC banks. Becky introduced members of her committee, Friends of View Ridge Playfield, Doug Land and T.C. Richmond and Pam Kliment and Eric Gold of the Seattle Parks Dept., which serendipitously, also has a plan for the playfield.
Eric read a Capital Improvement Project Statement which included a basket ball court renovation. When he visited the site, he found no such court. In January, $25,000 will be available to proceed with the design process. This sum is part of a $275,000 2000/2001 budget cycle for the View Ridge Playfield. He estimated raw construction costs of $150,000 plus a 10% cushion and 8.5% for taxes. Both Eric and Pam Kilment urged neighborhood participation. Bob Lucas suggested opening the Trustee Meeting of November 16 for a public forum and his idea was approved.
In summing up, Becky emphasized the need for a unified play area space, which would be easier to supervise than is the present configuration.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Trans. Lake Study: Dick Philips said that the DOT report on the 520 corridor is a good one and can be found on the web.
North East District Council: Neale Weaver (excused absence). Bob Lucas said that Seahawk parking remains a hot issue. He added to the Red Apple Brigade story that QFC will not be a 24-hour facility and that they are working on revising the traffic and parking pattern.
WEB site: Alan Miller referred to the City plan, which was previously mailed to the Trustees.
Housing Coalition: No report.
Seattle Design Review Board: No report.
North Precinct Advisory Council: Dick Hillmann (excused absence). Bob Lucas said that Dick is now chairman of the Council.
Blue Ribbon Committee: Jeanette Williams referred to the SPCLC NEWSLETTER. She moved that VRCC send a letter to the Mayor and City Council recommending acceptance of the Citizens Plan for Sand Point/ Magnuson Park, seconded and passed.
Wedgewood Fair: Carol Vetch, Neale Weaver, Dick Phillips and Marsha Nemitz manned a table for VRCC at the fair held at the Presbyterian Church parking lot next to the Post Office in August. The Wedgewood Community Club and The Wedgewood Community Advocacy Association sponsored the fair. We should include this event in our annual calendar planning. Bob Lucas did a promotional piece for VRCC, which was distributed at the fair and will also put it on the WEB site.
Bob identified the Wedgewood Advocate Association as a political organization separate from the Wedgewood Community Club.
Ingre Strauss reported a block party with about 50 people attending.
The View Ridge Elementary School held a fund-raiser and proceeds were used to renovate the school library.
Candidate’s Night: Bob Lucas said that this will be October 20 and that Norma Patterson will be organizing it. He suggested discussion of I 695.
View Ridger: Carol Vetch said that the deadline for the October 1 issue is Saturday, September 25th.
OTHER MATTERS
Articles of Incorporation: Bob Lucas said he was able to obtain a copy of them from the office of the Secretary of States. VRCC was incorporated in March 1940 for 50 years as a non profit organization (according to the State, not the IRS). We will have to amend the Articles and extend the life of the Club. A $10 yearly fee to the State will keep us an active organization.
Trustee meeting attendance: Bob Lucas has made a list of trustees including their addresses, telephone numbers and E-mail addresses. He will keep it current. He plans to call on habitually absent Trustees in January to determine their interest in continuing to serve
Next meeting: Candidates Night, Wednesday October 20. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
PERRY HALL
SAND POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH
June 15, 1999
President Carol Veatch opened the meeting at 7:35pm. The secretary being absent, President Elect Bob Lucas took notes until the election of officers had been ratified. At that time, President Bob Lucas officiated and outgoing President Carol Veatch took notes. Trustees Alan Miller, Dick Hillmann, Duane LaViolette, Dick Phillips, Neale Weaver, and Carol Veatch attended. Guests Karen Ko, Henry Boyar, Becky Ringhouse, and T. C. Richmond also attended.
The minutes of the April meeting were approved as published.
Neale Weaver wished to commend outgoing President Carol Veatch for her service to the Club.
Treasurer Duane LaViolette announced that 350 households have contributed $3,649 in dues this year. Our current balance is $4,670.63.
The following items were tabled to the September meeting: Sand Point Planning Association donation vote for $500 to be used for their web site, a Housing Coalition report and a report regarding the University of Washington Master Plan
Becky Ringhouse presented a plan for a Small and Simple grant for new playground equipment at View Ridge Playfield (NE 70th and 45th NE). Dick Hillmann moved that VRCC act as fiduciary agent for the grant, assuming it is awarded. Motion seconded and carried.
Alan Miller spoke about our Web Site, asking (1) who decides what our site links to, and (2) if we can afford to donate $500 to the Sand Point Planning Association’s web site, can’t we dedicate a similar amount of money for our own web site use? Ms. Ko reminded us of what the City has on its web site which could be linked to ours. The County site is also available. Dick Hillmann suggested that the block watch and NE Precinct sites be linked to ours. Alan continues to need help to make all this come about.
View Ridge renewed its membership in the Northeast District Council. Neale reported that a new club, Inverness Park Home Owners Assn., was approved for NEDC membership. Seattle Transit - NEDC re-ranked the Neighborhood Street Fund projects to reflect those deemed not feasible and those considered feasible. The NEDC sent a letter to City Council and the Mayor supporting the Red Apple lease renewal. There is to be a levy on the fall ballot for $72,000,000 for the Seattle Center, Opera House and Neighborhoods. The NEDC prioritized 8 projects for the Neighborhood Matching Funds Marker Project. The Regional Waste Water line (Kenmore to West Pint) was prioritized as (i) in the lake, (ii) along the Burke Gilman Trail, and (iii) underground. Laurelhurst is asking for a storage facility (20 million gallons) in Kenmore.
Dick Phillips reported on the Trans-Lake Study. The DOT has made a classic coup, with workshops on making decisions not making decisions, ergo; the DOT makes the decision.
Henry Boyar asked the VRCC to sponsor him as candidate for Colie Hough Beck’s position on the Seattle Design Review Board. The Trustees noted their approval. Mr. Boyar asked to be kept informed of VRCC meetings in order that he may report on the Design Board’s actions.
Dick Hillman reported on Childrenıs Hospital plans for the 70th NE and Sand Point Way property. A major research facility is six to twelve months away. A current study to determine new treatment processes has sidetracked those plans.
The Additional Dwelling Units enabling ordinance has had some unwanted consequences by way of unsightly building and double buildings on one lot and owners not occupying one unit in the building. They are looking at more current and future needs for that site. The DCLU is looking into it. Its director has promised a report by June 22.
The Blue Ribbon Committee has made its recommendations for a design team. The sports fields proponents are a strong lobby as well as the off leash and boat launch groups. The planning direction is better now than nine years ago. Building 47 (gym & Movie) has been changed to a senior center and NOAA has released building 27. Planning for that is in process.
Dick Hillman reported on the North Seattle Advisory Council. August 3 is the neighborhood night out date. Itıs a good time to have block parties. A City Council member has attended every meeting for the past six month. Tina Podlowdowski says maybe 200 to 400 more police officers are needed.
President Lucas gave the Mayorıs strategic capital agenda to Neale Weaver who will represent VRCC in that selection process.
President Lucas introduced a community project to VRCC Trustees. He wants us to consider a small and simple grant to enhance the View Ridge business area with flowerpots, etc. This will be a possible joint project with the Wedgwood Community Council. He will report additional information at the next meeting.
The Promontory Point project at Magnuson Park has been approved and funded for $100,000.
Trustees Weaver, Veatch, and Lucas will serve as a bylaws review committee.
Motion to adjourn until September 21 at 7:00pm was seconded and passed.
The next Trustee Meeting will be held at the Sand Point Community Church at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month, September 21, 1999.
Adjourn 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Veatch, Acting Secretary
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
PERRY HALL
SAND POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH
May 26, 1999
The View Ridge Annual Meeting at Perry
Hall, Sand Point Community Church was called to order at about 7:35
p.m. by Vice President, Dick Hillmann on May 26, 1999. About 30
members were present. Dick announced that the only other officer
present was Duanne La Violette, Treasurer (who had set up a table
at the entry and was collecting dues.) Dick urged more
participationby trustees so that all of the View ridge community
could be represented at trustee meetings. He announced that he is
now president of the North Seattle Advisory Council to which he
was sent as a View Ridge representative.
The first order of business was approval of the slate of officers
for 1999/2000 as presented by nominating committee chair, Neale
Weaver: Bob Lucas, President" Dick Hillmann, Vice President
(incumbent): Jo McKinley, Secretary: Duane La Violette, Treasurer
(incumbent). It was moved and seconded that the slate be approved
and the motion carried.
Guest speakers for about 30 minutes were from the Department of
Construction and Land Use (DCLU) Director R. F. (Rick) Kochalis
said that new rules governing code violations should speed
compliance by allowing DCLU to issue citations and impose fines
soon after an initial warning.
A veteran of 30 years with DCLU, Ken Swanigan reviewed the
Complaint Referral Guide, one of several hand-outs which the
speakers brought with them. He said that the authority of DCLU
interfaces with other agencies, e.g., the Seattle Police
Department and that legislators can help in resolving problems, e.g.,
when sidewalks are uprooted by city-planted trees.
A third guest from DCLU, Brad Gassman, did not speak.
After a break of about 20 minutes at which coffee and cookies
were served, there was a question period for about 15 minutes.
Jeannette Williams gave about a 15 minute review and update of
the Citizens Sand Point Planning Association. She mentioned the
new web site at www.magnusonpark.org.
The meeting was adjourned at about 9:25 p.m.
Submitted by Jo McKinley, Treasurer
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM
SAND POINT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
April 20, 1999
View Ridge Community Club
Minutes, April 20, 1999
Attending: Jeannette Williams, Marsha Nemitz, R.A. Brown, Marcia
Brown, Fletcher Shives, Alan Miller, Dick Hillmann, Duane
LaViolette, Alan Carpenter, Neale Weaver, Carol Veatch, Scott
Freeman, Bob Lucas, Kathy Baxter. Visitors: Richard Contois, Phil
Killien, Hannah Ducey, Mike Ducey.
Meeting called to order at 7:45 after being relocated to the Brig
due to scheduling conflict.
Minutes approved as amended, adding specification that the
arboretum advocacy group name is Arboretum Park Preservation
Coalition.
Treasurer's Report 1/1/99 through 3/31/99
Beginning Balance: $3,295.52
Income (dues) from 311 households at average of $10.22: $3,179.00
Expenses: Newsletter (0ne issue) of $1,121.60 and final telephone
bill of $61.41
Total expenses: $1,183.01
Ending balance on 3/31/99: $5,291.51
Subsequent to 3/31, and as of 4/20, an additional 20 households
paid dues of an average of $11: $220
Balance as of 4/20/99: $5,511.51.
Sound Transit:
No new report. Legislature appropriated an additional $5million
for more study.
Athletic Fields at Sand Point:
Guest Phil Killian presented a report concerning the use of
artificial turf for soccer fields, and making recommendations
about lighting design for lighted fields. He urged input at this
stage of design, but offered the warning that he feels that there
is little or no interest in the executive or legislative branches
of city government to fund any improvements at Sand Point. Guests
Hannah and Mike Ducey supported the plea for more and better
designed sports fields, saying that women soccer players now have
to travel an hour outside of Seattle City limits to reach a field
they can use.
The ballfield discussion continued into a general discussion of
Sand Point redevelopment "process". J. Williams
expressed the concern that in the wrangling over specific uses of
park assets, the big picture of overall park design will be lost,
and therefore the overall use by citizens will be overlooked in
favor of advocates for specific uses, thus sacrificing the
optimum balance of activities and environmental uses.
IMPORTANT SAND POINT WORKSHOP:
Tuesday, April 27, 5:00 - 8:00p.m., Sand Point, Bldg 30.
Information at 206-269-0229. This is a workshop meeting to review
preliminary park designs and talk directly to the design team
about ideas in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere. There will
not be a formal presentation.
The Citizens Sand Point Planning Association is starting a web
site at www.magnusonpark.org, and now has an e-mail address at
magnusonpark.org. Motion by Weaver, seconded by RA Brown to
provide $1000 to defray web site maintenance costs. Motion
amended to $500.00. Discussion concerned the other needs for
treasury dollars - primarily newsletters at approximately $1000
four times per year. Vote was yes: 6, no: 3 abstentions: 3. A
second vote must be taken in June, as per bylaw, to disburse
funds.
Sand Point Housing Coalition:
Alan Carpenter reports that the new housing director, Karen
Bachelor, has just started, and he looks forward to seeing if her
leadership changes the nature of the coalition meetings. The new
director is a resident of the area.
Web Page / e-mail:
Alan Miller requested that trustees participate vigorously in the
difficult job of providing enough content for the web page to
keep it current, and interesting. View Ridger B. Lucas is looking
for articles - deadline is April 27th.
UW Master Campus Plan Community Meetings April 27. Sponsored by
CUCAC, the meetings will be at HUB, Room 200ABC from 12:30 to 2:00p.m.,
and again from 6:30 - 8:00p.m. in Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room.
Any View Ridge residents that can attend one of these meetings
are strongly encouraged to attend. It is as yet unclear whether
Sand Point will be included, but certainly could be.
NEDC
1. Seahawks at UW Stadium. Bond issue has narrow window to avoid
exceeding the UW 2 year permissive period. Any hold up could
eliminate use of Husky Stadium and delay implosion of King Dome.
2. DCLU movement on accessory dwellings suggest required minimum
of 5 years owner occupancy with some interest in lowering that
time limit. Steinbrueck would like to eliminate any owner
occupancy requirement. Residents should e-mail or call Council
members with their comments on this initiative.
The VRCC Beautification grant submitted to NMF Small and Simple
Grant program was rejected.
Neale Weaver suggested that Rick Krochalis, Director of DCLU (and
a neighbor) should be asked to represent DCLU at the VRCC annual
meeting next month.
Nominating Committee will present a slate of officers at the
annual meeting. At present Bob Lucas and Fletcher Shives have
expressed interest in the presidency. Dick Hillmann will stand
for Vice President, Duane LaViolette will stand for treasurer,
and there is a tentative lead for secretary who is as yet unnamed.
Carol Veatch expressed her gratification, having served two terms
as President, and several terms as Secretary of the Club.
Announcements:
The post office established a 15 day comment period for
suggestions on relocation of its 98115 station. A suggestion of
splitting bulk mail from retail has been made. This could allow
the retail station to remain at its present location.
The North Precinct Advisory Council is supporting Mark Sidran in
trying to get an ordinance establishing licensing requirements
and procedures for holders of retailer liquor licenses who permit
or allow added entertainment. The Advisory Council feels this
ordinance will assist the Police Department in enforcement
problems in and around these establishments. With a shortage of
officers in the department they need all he help they can get. A
new computerized study to evaluate the actual number of officers
needed is currently being implemented within the department.
A grant proposal has been submitted to the Annual Neighborhood
Matching Fund for $100,000 that would develop Promontory Point (off
65th entrance in Magnuson Park behind fisheries area).
Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
June trustee meeting will be held at Sand Point Community Church
in the Fireside Room. The Annual Meeting will be held at Sand
Point Community Church on May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Kathy Baxter, Secretary
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM
SAND POINT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
March 16, 1999
Attending: Fletcher Shives, Alan Miller, Dick Phillips,
Duane LaViolette, Dick Hillmann, Bob Lucas, Alan Carpenter, Carol
Veatch, Sally Cope, Karen Ko, Kathy Baxter
Meeting called to order at 7:35
Minutes were corrected to reflect that the vote regarding using
names and phone numbers of trustees on the web page was rejected.
Treasurer's Report: 267 households have contributed an average of
$9.85 per household for a total of $2,629.00. One year ago there
were 283 households with a $9.95 average. Balance stands at $5,131.51.
The view Ridger cost $1,121.00 to produce and mail.
NEDC: The relocation of Post Office for purposes of expansion was
suggested as a topic for the May general meeting. The post office
requires a 3 acre site in the 98115 area.
RTA is facing a campus dispute over feasibility of tunneling
under certain scientific labs which are ultra-sensitive to
vibration. The suggested alternative is to bring a tunnel under
Montlake cut and in out by the hospital.
Dept. of Neighborhoods has a park improvement matching fun that
can grant $20-$500 per neighborhood as small parks development. $10,000
has been appropriated to be shared in the North end to develop or
repair parks.
U.W. & U Village Master Plan Community meeting scheduled for
March 27.
Motion by Hillman to appoint Neale Weaver as VRCC representative
to NEDC with Bob Lucas as alternate. Motion carried.
Housing Coalition: Burke Gilman place is doing well, Daycare up
and strong with a long waiting list. Budget for Sand Point units:
$1.5 million for first 90 units - rehabs on 5 officer's houses 3
to be used by Friends of Youth for teen moms, 2 by Youth Care for
teen boys, and 41 units of low income housing occupied by "difficult
to place" graduates of Cedar Hills Alcohol Rehabilitation,
and 26 family units operated by Sand Point Community Housing
Association. Of $1.5 million needed, .5 is committed.
Upgrades on utilities are happening quickly. Main entrance will
be closed with traffic redirected to 65th entrance. Building 223
to be burned at end of March.
Mr. Carpenter expressed dismay at dynamics of housing coalition
meetings and closed minds to any neighborhood input. The idea of
inviting Nick Licata to a meeting was suggested. It was also
suggested that the new executive director should be allowed to
lead a meeting first to see if her leadership makes a difference.
Sand Point Blue Ribbon Committee: recommendations very general,
emphasis on Mud Lake with $15-30 million dollars estimated for
Mud Lake restoration. Off leash advocates are concerned at lack
of specific inclusion of an off-leash area. Jones and Jones were
notified of award and will start public notification process.
There were concerns about the ball fields, and about lighting.
Carol Veatch expressed a desire to get 6 families to participate
in a View Ridge Team for the Cancer Rally.
Web Page: a reference will be made to our web page in the City
web page under community club reference list. Bob Lucas will read
up on web page design and work on a design and a masthead for
trustee review.
View Ridger: Mail list was corrected with last mailing. Last
mailing received a 10% reduction in printing cost. Possibility of
sending some newsletters via e-mail was discussed. April issue
articles due at next meeting. They can be e-mailed to Bob Lucas
at blucas5134@aol.com.
Arboretum Plan: The Arboretum Park advocates are asking VRCC for
a letter of support. Pres. Veatch suggested that NEDC could speak
for VRCC in their letter. Motion by Carpenter to write a letter
from VRCC discussing the need for a fair process involving the
community was carried.
Annual Meeting: The Post Office relocation and the beautification
project with a DCLU tie in will be the main presentations.
Announcements: Seattle Magazine has an article on View Ridge in
it. Nominating Committee of Veatch and Weaver will present a
slate of officers for vote at May general meeting. North precinct
is getting 9 new officers! Police and DCLU are revising the noise
control ordinance.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35p.m.
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM
SAND POINT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
February 16, 1999
President Carol Veatch opened the meeting at7:35pm at Sand Point Administration Bldg. The secretary being absent and no one being willing to take notes, President Veatch took notes as follows. Trustees Alan miller, Dick Hillmann, Duane Laviolette, Dick Phillips, Jo McKinley, and Carol Veatch attended. Guests Karen Ko, Jean Amick,, and Wendey Condiotty also attended.
Minutes of January meeting were aproved as published.
Treasurer Duane LaViolette announced 140 households contributed $1,419 in dues this year. Our current balance is $3,524.06.
Wendy Condiotty reported on her progress with the Safety and Beautification Project. She was to meet with the City representative to submit our proposal on the following day.
The following items were tabled to March meeting:
Sound Transit - Light Rail
Seattle Water Shed
Housing Coalition
Blue Ribbon Draft Report is out, but few have had an opportunity to read it. A concept master plan was discussed for promontory Point. A letter of support was tabled due to a small turnout at this meeting.
Carol Veatch spoke about the American Cancer Association Cancer Rally coming up in June. She asked each of us to put a team together to participate at the Roosevelt School Rally. The next information meeting is March 11 at 6:15 to 7:15 at the University Village QFC meeting room.
Jean Amick, Laurelhurst CC, spoke about the alternatives that had come from the Cross Lake Study. They had come to the decision that no third bridge woul be proposed by this group, and that there probably would be no highway to connect Kirkland and Sand Point, however, a ferry on this link is still being considered. So far, the most appealing solutions are adding HOV lanes, adding rail on I-90 and on 520 bridges to connect with Sound Transit. There is to be a meeting on March 3 to revisit the framework for evaluating potential solutions and negotiating a set of reasonable and feasible ones. The next meetings beyond March 3 are March 24, May 5, June 2 and 30 and July 28.
Alan Miller will put the trustee addresses and phone numbers on the header of the View Ridge web page, and he volunteered to archive the minutes there.
Dick Hillmann spoke of the new events for the Seattle Police Department. New computer programs are in place to study manpower disbursemen. No precinct will get more than nine more officers, and polic recruits can be hired prior to retirement of current officers. There are to be 70 recruits at Sand Point Academy from the Seattle police Department and Washington State Patrol lover the next six months. A new staff is coming in at a regular pace, however, there will still be a shortage of officers this summer. Seattle Police Chief has asked for 1400 new officers when 2000 are needed.
Carol Veatch announced that the telephone answering service had been discontinued as of January 31. The web page and e-mail is our option for communication, other than trustee telephones.
Bob Lucas, being absent, the report on the last View Ridger was tabled.
Adjourn 9:15pm.
The next Trustee Meeting will be held at the Sand Point Administration Building at 7:30pm on the third Tuesday of the month, March 16, 1999.
MINUTES - VIEW RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM
SAND POINT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
January 19, 1999
Attending: J. McKinley, R. Hillman, R. Lucas, A. Carpenter, F. Shives, C. Veatch, D. Phillips, A. Miller, D. LaViolette, N. Weaver, G. Hammons, M. Nemitz, K. Baxter. Guests: Wallis Bolz and Larry Powelson of Arboretum Park Preservation Coalition, and Stephanie McNear of American Cancer Society.
Meeting called to order at 7:35p.m. in the Conference Room at the Sand Point Operations Center Building.
Minutes of last meeting amended to reflect January 19, and accepted as amended.
Treasurer's report will be published in full in next issue of View Ridger.
Jean Amick's visit regarding the Trans Lake study has been postponed to allow for discussion of upcoming modeling meeting.
Arboretum Plan - Ms. Bolz and Mr. Powelson discussed the current Arboretum Plan commissioned by the Arboretum botanic committee and completed by the Portico Group. The plan was first published in October of 1977 and generated much controversy as it called for massive redevelopment and presumed privatization of the Arboretum Park. In protest of the plan, the Montlake Community Club formed a coalition with the Greater Madison Valley Club, which has since grown to include a large number of interested citizens from the greater Seattle community. Their coalition is gathering support from community groups to ask/demand that the Parks Department prepare an alternative to the Portico Group plan. The alternative would ideally build on the Olmstead Park foundation, be open to the public with no fee charged, and would severely limit or eliminate administrative use of space that goes beyone actual park operation. To obtain more information about the organization and the proposals, they have a website the address of which is www.scn.org/arboretum.
They have requested a letter be sent from the VRCC to the City Council and Parks expressing concern over privatization of a public space and objection to the Portico Plan. Discussion of such a letter was tabled to the February meeting.
Cancer Rally - The American Cancer Society, in coordination with a nation-wide fund raising strategy, is attempting to expand their Cancer Rally into North Seattle by holding their King County event at Roosevelt High School on June 4-5 from 4pm to 4pm. More information can be obtained by visiting www.cancer.org, or by calling Stephanie at 425-869-5588.
North East District Council, (NEDC)
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Blue Ribbon Committee
Final draft of the report will be out in about 3 weeks. As the
Committee meets, the Mayor, Councilmember Licata, and Ken Bounds
of the Parks Department are meeting to discuss implementation of
the plan. The final report will be distributed at a Feb. 9 press
conference. Trustee Weaver, one of our representatives on the
committee, feels it is a great improvement. A subcommittee is
meeting to evaluate & design firm proposals, one of which
will be selected to do a $350,000. design layout study in three
versions. The committee has agreed not to site housing south of
the entrance, and Frank Chopp may be encouraging a reduction of
the total number of units. George Scarola, formerly the Executive
Director of the housing project at Sand Point, is now working for
Mr. Chopp in Olympia. A new Executive Director is being selected
now, and there are hopes for a more productive relationship
between the new director and the community.
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Sound Transit
The NEDC voted to oppose above ground rail of any kind, including
stations. President Veatch agreed to seek a designate from the
VRCC to follow this issue more closely.
Seattle WaterShed
90,000 acres are involved in the Cedar River watershed, and only
17% of the original forest remains. Mud slides, road blowouts,
and loss of habitat have resulted from logging. A proposal exists
to use additional logging revenues to mitigate losses from
mudslides and loss of habitat. NEDC voted to opposed all logging
in the watershed. In addition, Trustee Shives pointed out that
money targeted for a sockeye fish hatchery would be
environmentally detrimental, particularly in Lake Washington
which is already at the peak level ability to support sockeye
which is an introduced species.
Housing - In anticipation of a new executive director, Trustee Carpenter, the VRCC representative to the Homeless Coalition Advisory Committee, is hopeful that communication and particularly clarification about the process for making decisions for the implementation of the housing at Sand Point will improve. Currently, the status of fencing around the housing area is being discussed. Input into the resolution of this discussion seems to be minimal.
Burke-Gilman Place is doing well, and has established a new day care center that already has an extensive waiting list.
There is some speculation that Children's Hospital is now considering using the property at the intersection of Sand Point Way and 70th Street for administrative and office space which would have peak time commute impacts. Originally they were considering an out-patient clinic at this location.
Ronald McDonald House is looking for ways to double their capacity. Children's is taking over the Fred Hutchinson bone marrow transplant service for pediatrics and anticipates at least 100 children per year in residential stays of at least three months.
Answering Machine - Due to insupportable expense for the minimal number of calls received (11 in 3 mo.) the trustees voted to disconnect the service. Motion by Trustee Lucas was seconded and carried unanimously.
Neighborhood Safety and Beautification Project - The subcommittee was advised to apply for a Small and Simple Grant in March.. A community presentation from DCLU regarding current regulations and opportunities is a possibility.
View Ridger - Trustee/Editor Lucas reported that a slightly earlier publication date for January would allow the club to take advantage of a 10% printing discount. All articles for this issue must be in by January 22 to be considered for publication. Lucas reported receipt of $500 county support for the '98 newsletter. He will apply for $500 for 1999.
Announcements - Laurelhurst Community Club sent a copy of
letter regarding security issues at University Village.
Jo McKinley from the Park Point apartments will replace Roger
Sorenson as trustee.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:31p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Kathy Baxter, Secretary
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