The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include a chat with Sally Bagshaw, Seattle’s Shoreline Master Plan, recycling, and more.

As usual, the meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Ballard Library 5614 22nd N.W.

AGENDA:

7 p.m.: Introductions & Short Announcements - please hold announcements to not more than one minute.

7:15 p.m.: A Chat with City Council Member Sally Bagshaw

Bagshaw chairs the Council’s Parks & Seattle Center Committee and the Waterfront Planning Committee. She also serves on the Council’s Public Safety & Education Committee and Committee on the Built Environment.

7:40 p.m.: Updating Seattle’s Shoreline Master Program- Panel Presentation by

NSIA - Larry Ward, Operations Manager – Pacific Fishermen Shipyard
Groundswell NW – Dave Boyd, President
Washington Liveaboard Assn – Mike Humpston, President

On October 25, the City’s Department of Planning & Development released its draft regulations related to the Shoreline Master Program update. The Ballard community has miles of shoreline which are essential for the conduct of our maritime economy as well as for those who live on the shoreline, live on the water, and enjoy our most cherished natural asset. Regulating our shoreline and encouraging appropriate use is a legal mandate; and is in the best interest of all of us.

8:10 p.m.: Think Green Challenge by Kristin Kinder, Waste Management, and Jenny Heins, Sustainable Ballard.

What is it that should inspire us to recycle, compost, and reduce the waste steam?

8:20 p.m.: Staff Report, Rob Mattson

8:25 p.m. Report – Executive Committee

- BDC comment on draft city budget, Catherine Weatbrook
- City Neighborhood Council, Jody Grage
- Community response to proposed changes to transit service in the Ballard district, Catherine Weatbrook
- “Ballard Prepares” initiative, Catherine Weatbrook

8:40 p.m.: Adjourn

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.