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
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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
For an easy link to the meeting agenda click here.
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
For an easy link to the meeting agenda click here.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
City Light
If you are interested in being active in local City Light issues, here is your opportunity:
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2010
Council to Build New City Light Review Panel
Group will help guide strategic planning, financial policies and rate reviews
SEATTLE – Today Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell announced the City
Council is seeking candidates for membership on the new City Light Review Panel
which replaces the City Light Advisory Committee. That group terminated on January
31, 2010.
The Council intends to re-define the governance of City Light with the new Review
Panel. Previously, the Council engaged two separate committees that worked on City
Light issues. The City Light Advisory Committee previously had five members who
worked on a wide array of issues with general oversight. The City Light Rate Advisory
Committee had nine members who specifically worked on rate issues. The new
Review Panel examines the functions of the former groups and establishes nine
members from a cross-section of citizens from business leaders to people on the
neighborhood level. Its purpose will be scoped and focused, charged with reviewing
and assessing City Light’s strategic plan; assisting in community outreach to discuss
the strategic plan; independently assessing the adequacy of City Light’s financial
policies and reviewing changes to City Light’s rates.
“The people and businesses demand a utility that represents their interests; cost
efficient, reliable power that is environmentally sustainable. To be competitive, the
utility must rely on the hard work and ingenuity of its employees, coupled with the
needs and demands of its customers. This panel puts that infrastructure in place,” said
Councilmember Harrell.
Legislation mandating the committee will be discussed in February with likely passage
by the Full Council in the early part of March. It is predetermined that the group will
City of Seattle
Seattle City Council
News Release
Contact:
Michael Jerrett, Councilmember Harrell’s office, 206-684-
8881 Laura Lockard, Council Communications Manager,
206-684-8159
meet at least four times in a twelve-month period and that those meetings will be open
to the public. Harrell added, “Transparency and openness means including all of our
customers, large and small, into the equation of decision-making. That is how we
protect the ratepayers.”
Councilmember Nick Licata adds “I look forward to the establishment of this Panel and
the expertise that its members bring to the table. They will play a significant role in
moving forward with strategic planning, financial policies and rate discussions.”
“As City Light moves forward with strategic planning and ongoing discussions of
financial policies and rates, it is important to have a group in place that helps guide the
process. I look forward to their engagement,” said Councilmember Richard Conlin.
The Council is accepting resumes until the close of business on March 3, 2010. Please
email your cover letter and resume to michael.jerrett@seattle.gov . If preferred, hard
copies can be mailed to:
Michael H. Jerrett
Office of Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Seattle City Council
PO Box 34025
Seattle, WA 98124-4025
###
Council meetings are cablecast live on Seattle Channel 21 and Webcast live on the City Council’s website at
www.seattle.gov/council. Copies of legislation, archives of previous meetings, and news releases are available at
www.seattle.gov/council. Follow the Council on Twitter at twitter.com/SeattleCouncil and on Facebook at Seattle
City Council.
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2010
Council to Build New City Light Review Panel
Group will help guide strategic planning, financial policies and rate reviews
SEATTLE – Today Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell announced the City
Council is seeking candidates for membership on the new City Light Review Panel
which replaces the City Light Advisory Committee. That group terminated on January
31, 2010.
The Council intends to re-define the governance of City Light with the new Review
Panel. Previously, the Council engaged two separate committees that worked on City
Light issues. The City Light Advisory Committee previously had five members who
worked on a wide array of issues with general oversight. The City Light Rate Advisory
Committee had nine members who specifically worked on rate issues. The new
Review Panel examines the functions of the former groups and establishes nine
members from a cross-section of citizens from business leaders to people on the
neighborhood level. Its purpose will be scoped and focused, charged with reviewing
and assessing City Light’s strategic plan; assisting in community outreach to discuss
the strategic plan; independently assessing the adequacy of City Light’s financial
policies and reviewing changes to City Light’s rates.
“The people and businesses demand a utility that represents their interests; cost
efficient, reliable power that is environmentally sustainable. To be competitive, the
utility must rely on the hard work and ingenuity of its employees, coupled with the
needs and demands of its customers. This panel puts that infrastructure in place,” said
Councilmember Harrell.
Legislation mandating the committee will be discussed in February with likely passage
by the Full Council in the early part of March. It is predetermined that the group will
City of Seattle
Seattle City Council
News Release
Contact:
Michael Jerrett, Councilmember Harrell’s office, 206-684-
8881 Laura Lockard, Council Communications Manager,
206-684-8159
meet at least four times in a twelve-month period and that those meetings will be open
to the public. Harrell added, “Transparency and openness means including all of our
customers, large and small, into the equation of decision-making. That is how we
protect the ratepayers.”
Councilmember Nick Licata adds “I look forward to the establishment of this Panel and
the expertise that its members bring to the table. They will play a significant role in
moving forward with strategic planning, financial policies and rate discussions.”
“As City Light moves forward with strategic planning and ongoing discussions of
financial policies and rates, it is important to have a group in place that helps guide the
process. I look forward to their engagement,” said Councilmember Richard Conlin.
The Council is accepting resumes until the close of business on March 3, 2010. Please
email your cover letter and resume to michael.jerrett@seattle.gov . If preferred, hard
copies can be mailed to:
Michael H. Jerrett
Office of Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Seattle City Council
PO Box 34025
Seattle, WA 98124-4025
###
Council meetings are cablecast live on Seattle Channel 21 and Webcast live on the City Council’s website at
www.seattle.gov/council. Copies of legislation, archives of previous meetings, and news releases are available at
www.seattle.gov/council. Follow the Council on Twitter at twitter.com/SeattleCouncil and on Facebook at Seattle
City Council.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wikipedia
Just realized Queen Anne has a wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Anne,_Seattle
Farmers Market Party
The QA Farmers Market is having a party on March 7th: Art for the Market. For more info check out: http://qafmartparty.eventbrite.com/
Monday, February 8, 2010
PPQA and Pavers
Picture Perfect Queen Anne (PPQA) is a volunteer-powered neighborhood alliance. Through the combined efforts of Queen Anne neighbors (both residents and businesses) and with funding from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Office of Economic Development, PPQA is working to revitalize the streetscape of Queen Anne Avenue from Galer to McGraw Streets. Their goal is a pedestrian and family-friendly, safe and vibrant main street that everyone in our community will enjoy.
PPQA is in the midst of the Green Gateways Queen Anne campaign to raise the final funds needed to finish installing landscaping for the major pedestrian improvements at Queen Anne Ave. at Galer Street and McGraw Street – the "gateways" to the upper Queen Anne neighborhood. Design for the landscaping is being donated by Queen Anne-based Land2c Landscape Design. Maintenance is provided by Vertumni Fine Landscaping and Gardening, who is donating a significant portion of their costs.
PPQA is offering the opportunity to have your name, your family's name or the name of a loved-one etched on a paver and placed in the Galer Gateway. A contribution of $100 buys one line of text in a group of four. Buy your own individual paver for only $250. There are only thirty pavers being installed. Over half of which have already been claimed. For information about purchasing a paver -- or to make a contribution online -- please visit www.PPQA.org or call 206) 786-5971.
PPQA is in the midst of the Green Gateways Queen Anne campaign to raise the final funds needed to finish installing landscaping for the major pedestrian improvements at Queen Anne Ave. at Galer Street and McGraw Street – the "gateways" to the upper Queen Anne neighborhood. Design for the landscaping is being donated by Queen Anne-based Land2c Landscape Design. Maintenance is provided by Vertumni Fine Landscaping and Gardening, who is donating a significant portion of their costs.
PPQA is offering the opportunity to have your name, your family's name or the name of a loved-one etched on a paver and placed in the Galer Gateway. A contribution of $100 buys one line of text in a group of four. Buy your own individual paver for only $250. There are only thirty pavers being installed. Over half of which have already been claimed. For information about purchasing a paver -- or to make a contribution online -- please visit www.PPQA.org or call 206) 786-5971.
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