Mercer Mess letter

Following letter was also sent:

QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
1818 1ST AVENUE W
SEATTLE, WA 98119
March 11, 2010
Hon. Tom Rasmussen
Chair, Transportation Committee
Seattle City Council
Seattle, WA
Dear Council Member Rasmussen:
The Queen Anne Community Council urges that Mercer Street east of Aurora Avenue N retain four eastbound traffic lanes, at least until John, Thomas, and Harrison Streets are open for vehicular traffic across Aurora.
The “Mercer Mess” is best known for its eastbound delays. These delays are a source of pollution (particulate and greenhouse gas), frustration, stress, and delays for freight movement. The traffic delays are also cited as the reason for the scant transit service in the corridor.
Traffic across Aurora via the three aforementioned streets may obviate the need for retaining existing capacity, but not for several years, assuming that the Bored Tunnel project is completed. Perhaps at that time, thee southernmost lane of Mercer Street can be allocated for parking, and curb bulbs installed. But in the interim we join with the Port of Seattle in urging that existing eastbound capacity of Mercer Street not be reduced.
Sincerely,
Ellen Monrad
Chair, QACC
Cc: Hon. Jean Godden
Hon. Tim Burgess
Hon. Nick Licata
Mayor Mike McGinn
Bill Bryant
Diana Dearmin
Eugene Wasserman

Folk Park Letter

Following letter was recently sent by QACC:

QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
1818 1ST AVENUE W
SEATTLE, WA 98119
March 8, 2010
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 47000
1111 Washington St, SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7000
To Whom It May Concern:
The Queen Anne Community Council strongly supports the efforts of Friends of Lower Kinnear Park (FOLKpark) to obtain “Opportunity Fund” monies for the construction of the improvements described in the Lower Kinnear Park Enhancement Plan.
Kinnear Park has a unique place in Seattle’s history as the first park planted in the City, and in 2002 gained Landmark status. This park is a valued treasure for residents and visitors alike.
We endorse the primary objectives of FOLKpark:
To bring more people into the park with compatible active and passive uses
To enhance the park’s natural setting of an urban forest
To tell its unique story as one of Seattle’s first parks.
As evidence of our commitment, we will continue our work with Folkpark in their outreach with the many interest groups who use this park.
Sincerely,
Ellen Monrad
Chair, QACC

QACC Meeting Agenda - 3/3/2010

QUEEN ANNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGENDA

March 3, 2010 at 7:30 pm

McClure Middle School

7:30-Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Treasurer’s Report

7:35: Green Scapes

7:50: SR 520 – Ted Lane, MontlakeCC chair

8:05: Sparks Grant, Bag Share- Margaret Okamoto

8:10: Mini Mart 3rd W and McGraw – John Nicon

8:40: Tim Prouty

8:45: Committee Reports
Parks Don Harper
Communication Michael Lapin
NAC Kirk Robbins, Jim Smith, Ron Mason,  Don Harper
Transportation John Coney
LURC/Planning Craig Hanway
District Council Mike Warren
Social Issues Kirk Robbins
Police & Crime Allan Panich

9:20- New Business

9:30-Adjournment

Meeting Notices
QACC: April 7 7:30 TBA
Parks Committee: March 9, QACC, 7:30
LURC/Planning: March 15, QACC, 7:00
Transportation: March 24, QACC, 7:00
NAC: March 17, Port Headquarters
District Council: March 8, 7pm, NSC

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