The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, the future of Metro transit service in N.W. Seattle, water quality in Salmon Bay, upcoming elections, and more.
AGENDA:
7 p.m: Introductions & Short Announcements
7:15 Updating Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan by Kristian Kofoed, City Dept of Planning & Development.
Get involved, and be part of planning for the future of our community. Check out information about this process and take the online survey at http://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Planning/Seattle_s_Comprehensive_Plan/Overvi…
7:30 The Future of Metro Transit Service in NW Seattle by Ashley DeForest, Community Relations Planner, King County DOT.
In early 2013, King County will initiate service on the “D Line” (Rapid Ride service to Ballard on the 15th Avenue corridor). As a result, Metro Transit expects a number of modifications to existing transit service in the Ballard area. We can also expect to see changes in our Metro Transit services resulting from the County’s “Congestion Reduction” initiative.
7:50 Improving Water Quality in Salmon Bay, Shilshole Bay & Adjoining Areas in Puget Sound by Andrew Lee of Seattle Public Utilities, and Liz Tennant of Ballard CSO Workgroup
Lee and Tennant will provide an overview of sewage overflow facilities in Ballard which are under the jurisdiction of both Seattle Public Utilities and King County. We’ll discuss opportunities to get involved in addressing these concerns through a process of scoping issues and remedies in a formal environmental impact statement.
8:05 Upcoming November 8 General Election by Republican Kirk Robbins, Democrat Peter House, and Green Jody Grage.
A panel of reps from our three political party organizations in the 36th District will present their organization’s endorsements, recommendations, and points of view. Members of the panel will also provide information and their organization’s perspective on the Legislative Redistricting process and how our local political landscape might be affected.
8:25 Staff Report, Rob Mattson
- Draft Seattle Transit Master Plan
- Update – North / NW 85th Street Paving Project
- Update on construction impacts – Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project
8:30 Annual Ballard DC Election of Officers, Jody Grage
8:35 Report – Executive Committee
- Response to Mayor’s proposed 2012 city budget, Catherine Weatbrook
- Ballard community level planning for emergency conditions, Catherine Weatbrook
- Report – City Neighborhood Council, Jody Grage
- Ballard Homeless Task Force, Jody Grage
8:45 Adjourn
As usual, the meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Ballard Library 5614 22nd N.W.
For more information or to share your ideas about projects and issues contact Ballard District Council staff Rob Mattson at 684-4051 rob.mattson@seattle.gov.
