The Kenmore Top 4: July 19, 2024

City of Kenmore Washington sent this bulletin at 07/19/2024 10:04 AM PDT

In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week.
Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!

Speed Limit Reduction Coming to 170th Street/Simonds Road and Night Closures Next Week on 68th Avenue

170th Street/Simonds Road Speed Reduction
At the July 22 City Council meeting, there will be a resolution on the consent agenda to reduce the speed limit on 170th Street/Simonds Road from 35 MPH to 30 MPH. The extent of this change will be from Juanita Drive to 92nd Avenue (Kenmore/Kirkland city limits). These speed limit signs will be changed as part of the current restriping and sidewalk improvement projects happening on 170th Street and Simonds Road. The new speed limit will go into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed.

Night Closures on 68th Avenue for Rechannelization Work
On July 22 and 23 there will be night closures on 68th Avenue north of 175th for rechannelization work to address safety and operational issues with how traffic moves between downtown and Bothell Way. The new channelization will reduce conflicts, improve transit speed, increase downtown parking, and reduce crossing distances for pedestrians. Read more about the project and see a visual diagram of the changes.

A Stage 1 Burn Ban is Currently in Effect in Kenmore
A Stage 1 Fire Safety Burn Ban is in effect at all times in King County, including Kenmore. Fires are currently prohibited for yard debris, garbage, or to clear land. Recreational fires in a backyard fire pit, gas/propane appliances, including grills, pellet smokers and charcoal grills are still allowed. A violation of a fire safety burn ban is enforced by the Shoreline Fire Department. Please call 911 to report a fire safety violation. Depending on weather and air quality, the burn ban could be elevated at any time with additional restrictions. Visit the City's webpage on burn bans to learn more and check the current burn ban status.

Mental Health Resources & Upcoming Events

Kenmore Cares Mental Health Kits are available at the front desk of City Hall and at the Kenmore Senior Center in Rhododendron Park. Anyone can come by during regular business hours and pick up a free kit for themselves or for someone else.

988 Resources Available at Kenmore City Hall
988 is the three digit number that can be used nationwide to access the suicide and crisis lifeline 24/7/365. Kenmore City Hall has 988 magnets, wallet cards and stickers in English and Spanish, and youth suicide warning signs notecards in English. Stop by to pick up these free resources to share with our community.

Mental Health Resource Fair August 22
Learn about the new Nexus mental health resource created by local teen, Taanvi Arekapudi, and visit with local mental health organizations at this free community event on August 22 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Hangar.

Join the Kenmore Quad on August 24
You're invited to join the 2nd annual Kenmore Quad event on August 24! Register now for this unique event takes the traditional triathlon to the next level with an added paddling component (kayak or SUP). Take on this challenge solo or enlist a group of friends (up to 4 participants in a relay) for 1/4 mile swim, 6 mile bike, 1.6 mile run and 1.3 mile paddle. This event is not timed so participants can relax and have fun in this non-competitive community activity.

More Kenmore News

What's next on the agenda?

The next Coffee with Council is on Saturday, July 20 at 9:30 a.m.
The next City Council meeting is on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. View the agenda. To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form.
The City Council will be on recess for the month of August and will meet again on September 9.
The Kenmore Farmers Market runs every Wednesday through August next to Town Square. See you at the market!
Find more meetings and events on the City's calendar.

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