Press release:

The City of Burien is in the process of updating its Drainage Master Plan to be in compliance with requirements of the state Growth Management Act. A Citizen Advisory Committee, formed to guide the process and make recommendations, is holding its kick-off meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Burien Community Center (Hilltop Room), 14700 6th Ave. S.W.

Representatives from different neighborhoods - Lake Burien/Puget Sound, Arbor Lake, north, south, east/north and east/south - are needed to serve on the advisory committee.
Representatives are also needed from the business, education and medical elements in the community. To sign up to serve on the advisory committee or for more information, please contact Malissa Phok, Public Works Inspector, at 206-248-5538, or attend the kick-off meeting on July 20.
The purpose of the City's surface water management program is to:
* Protect public health and welfare
* Protect wetlands, shorelines, streams and creeks as natural surface water resources
* Maintain the City's storm water drainage system
* Identify and solve storm drainage problem