Parks News
Tolt-MacDonald Park
barn rehabilitation update
The rehabilitation is underway. The work includes removing
old wooden roof shingles, and installing new sheathing and underlayment in
preparation for new composite roof tiles installation. The barn will be closed
for the duration of repairs and is expected to reopen for public use in spring
2018.
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Save the date for the grand opening of the East Lake
Sammamish Trail - South Sammamish A Segment.
This approximately 1.2-mile-long segment runs from Southeast
43rd Way to Southeast 33rd Street in Sammamish. The grand opening is scheduled
for Jan. 17 from 2:30-4 p.m. Check back for more information about this family
fun event on the King
County Parks website.
Community invited to provide input on King County’s comprehensive solid waste management plan
In January, King County will issue a draft plan for
public review and comment that provides direction for how the County and cities
will provide services to prevent, recycle, and dispose waste in ways that help
protect human health and the environment. The draft plan, together with a draft
Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates the potential environmental
impacts of options in the draft plan, will be available for review on the
website.
The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy draft plan is almost ready for review
King County is incorporating feedback from dozens of community meetings and survey responses the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy Implementation Plan is drafted. The survey, translated into four languages, is available at the website. The plan will guide how levy proceeds will be spent to promote outcomes for veterans and military service members and their families, seniors and their caregivers and vulnerable populations.
Five community feedback sessions have been scheduled in February. These sessions are open to all King County residents and will be held in Bothell, Auburn, Issaquah, Seattle and Mercer Island.
Monday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. in the Bothell Library
Address: 18215 98th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
RSVP & Details: www.KCBothell.Eventbrite.com
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m. in the Auburn Library
Address: 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
RSVP & Details: www.KCAuburn.Eventbrite.com
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4:45 p.m. in the Mercer Island Community & Events Center
Address: 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
RSVP & Details: www.KCMercer.Eventbrite.com
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1:00 PM in the Issaquah Library
Address: 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027
RSVP & Details: www.KCIssaquah.Eventbrite.com
Forest stewardship coached planning 2018 winter and spring classes
Coached forestry classes are available through Washington State University's extension program to help participants get the most out of
their land. Part of each class will “coach” residents in
the writing of simple forestry plans that may qualify for a property
tax reduction or conservation cost-share grants. For more information, visit the website.
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated
Area Council (GMVUAC) citizens' survey
The GMVUAC’s biennial survey
was conducted online from Nov. 20 to Dec. 15. Results from the survey are used
by the GMVUAC to help articulate to government agencies issues of importance to
residents—planning, zoning, development, traffic, economics, water, and sewage.
Results will be released by GMVUAC to the public in January.
Asphalt Facility
The GMVUAC submitted a set of detailed
comments to the King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review
calling for a rejection of Lakeside Industries’ permit application to move its
asphalt facility from the Urban Growth Area (Covington) to the rural area
between Renton and Maple Valley.
Rural economic opportunities
The first all King County Rural Area Unincorporated
Area Council-Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Economic Opportunities meeting
was held on Nov. 28. PSRC Executive Director Josh Brown described the newly
approved four-county Regional Economic Strategies. Discussion focused on
protection of the environment and quality of life including compatible zoning;
traffic congestion through the rural area; lack of rural area services; and identification
of impediments to rural business opportunities.
Greater
Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC)
Monday, Jan.
8, 7-9 p.m.
Maple
Valley Fire Station
Southeast
corner of SE 231st St and SR-169 intersection
Maple
Valley
Special Guests will be
new Police Precinct Commander Major Daniel Pingrey and Kevin Patterson and Rob Morrow
of the Tahoma School District. Candidates for membership on the GMVUAC will be
considered. New Officers for 2018 will be elected by the Council. Visit the website for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
Fall City Community Association
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 7-8:30
p.m.
*note
new date and time
Fall City Fire Station
4301 334th Pl. SE
Fall City
Monthly board meeting, open to the public. Visit the website
for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
Green
Valley/Lake Holm Association Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fire District
44, Station 95
32316 148th
Ave. SE
Auburn
Visit
the Facebook page or Twitter for the latest information and
to confirm meetings.
Four
Creeks Unincorporated Area Council
Tuesday,
Jan. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 78
20720 SE May Valley Rd
Issaquah
Visit
the website at for the latest information and to
confirm meeting.
Community
Alliance to Reach Out and Engage
Monday,
Jan. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lord
of Life Lutheran Church
12819 160th Ave SE
Renton
Visit the website at for
the latest information and to confirm meetings.
Upper
Bear Creek Community Council
Tuesday, January 23, 7-9 p.m.
Woodinville Library
17105 Avondale Rd. NE
Woodinville
Visit
the website or Facebook page for the latest
information and to confirm meetings.
West Hill Community Association Board Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 10,
7-8 p.m.
King County Fire District 20
12424 76th Ave S.
Seattle
Open to the public, monthly board meeting of the
all-volunteer, resident based organization. Local issues are discussed at
this meeting. For more information contact contact@mywesthill.org
West Hill Community Association Winter Quarterly
Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6-9 p.m.
Skyway VFW Post
7421 S. 126th St.
Seattle
Open to the public Fred Jarrett, King County’s Deputy County
Executive, will attend and provide an update on the County’s Local Services
Initiative. For more information contact contact@mywesthill.org
West Hill Business Association
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9-11 a.m.
Skyway VFW
7421 S. 126th St.
Seattle
Open to the public, monthly meeting of the business group in
unincorporated West Hill. For more information contact Cynthia Lamothe
206-722-7343.
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