May 9, 2018 — You'll find in this issue:
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Take the Community Survey
Kirkland residents are invited to take the 2018 Community Online Survey. Through the survey, residents have an opportunity to help the City Council understand how well the needs of the community are being served. The information gathered is used as a building block for the City budget and helps ensure the budget reflects the values of our community.
During the first week of May, the City’s contracted research team called more than 500 Kirkland residents to get a statistically valid sample of answers to the same survey questions as the online survey. The results of both surveys will be presented to the Council at the May 24, 2018, Financial Retreat.
The deadline for taking the online survey is Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Enjoy 120th Avenue NE again
An important connection in Totem Lake, 120th Avenue NE is back open after months of construction. The road has been closed since September 2017 and has now been realigned and rebuilt.
Major work on the roadway includes:
- Realignment and reconstruction between Totem Lake Blvd to NE 128th St.
- 10-ft driving lanes built in each direction
- Installation of a new traffic signal at 120th Ave & Totem Lake Way
- New parallel parking stalls are in place including flat ribbon curb and bollards which will delineate the parking zone from the bicycle/pedestrian zone.
- A designated 5-ft bicycle lane using colored concrete and medallions
- A designated 5-ft sidewalk adjacent to the bicycle lane
- Totem Lake Business District pedestrian lighting
- Street trees and other landscaping features
- Underground utilities such as water, sewer, storm drains, and others.
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Traffic Alert: Mother’s Day Half Marathon
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland Mother’s Day Half Marathon and 5K run to be held at Juanita Beach Park on Sunday, May 13, 2018. A course map is posted online at www.kirklandwa.gov/specialevents.
Course impacts will include lane closures and/or delays from approximately 6:30 a.m. until noon. Detours will be in place. Road closures are listed online.
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Boater’s Education Card course
Many recreational boaters in Washington are required to complete an approved boating education safety course and carry a Washington State Boater Education Card. (See who needs the card here).
The required Boater’s Education Card course is being offered by King County’s Marine Rescue Dive Unit in Kirkland on Saturday, June 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of an annual National Marina Day event hosted by Carillon Properties.
The course will take place in the Bin on the Lake restaurant located within the Woodmark Hotel and can accommodate 30 people.
To register or find out more information about this event, please contact Mary West, Carillon Properties Marina Administrator, at mary@carillonprop.com. For more information on Boater Education, please visit the Washington Parks website.
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Transportation online open house
The City of Kirkland is working to develop a Transit Implementation Plan (KTIP). The plan will identify transit improvements in key areas of the City to help you go where you want, when you want, as safely and efficiently as possible.
Residents are invited to an online open house to understand more about the plan. Visit KTIP.participate.online between May 7 and June 11 to learn about potential projects and provide your feedback.
For further information, please visit kirklandwa.gov/KTIP or contact Transportation Planner Stephen Padua at 425-587-3871 or SPadua@kirklandwa.gov.
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Council meeting preview: May 15
The next Kirkland City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. Currently on the agenda for the meeting:
- Study Session at 6 p.m. – Joint meeting with Human Services Commission
- Earth Month Follow-up
- Geologically Hazardous Areas Code Amendments
- Juanita High School Master Plan, Planning Unit Development, and Public Agency Exception
- Totem Lake Urban Center Enhancement and Multimodal Transportation Network Plan
- Regional Aquatics Facilities Exploration
- Safe Boating Week Proclamation
- Kids to Parks Day Proclamation
- And more…
The final agenda for the meeting will be posted to the City Council webpage on Friday, May 11, by 5 p.m.
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Farewell to a top dog
With a heavy heart, the Kirkland Police Department bid farewell to K9 Max on Wednesday, May 2.
K9 Max served the City of Kirkland from 2007 to 2012 with his handler and partner, Kirkland Officer Jeff Trombley. Max was trained in both drug detection and tracking and had 104 captures during his six years of service. In 2008, Max was awarded “Top Dog” out of the 25 K9 teams attending the Advanced K9 Handler’s Course.
K9 Max was in the company of his family and dear friends during his passing. On behalf of the whole community: thank you, Max, for your service.
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Read the 2018 Water Quality Report
The 2018 Water Quality report is now available on the City’s website. Since 1999, this annual report has been a part of the City’s comprehensive plan to keep residents informed about the quality of our drinking water.
The report includes:
- News about water sources
- Water testing results and quality
- Programs and projects intended to help community members make well-educated decisions regarding the water they drink.
Please contact Josh Pantzke, Utilities Manager at 425-587-3917 or JPantzke@kirklandwa.gov if you have questions about the information provided, would like more information about drinking water or have suggestions for future reports.
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Safely dispose of household hazardous materials
If you missed Kirkland’s recent recycling events, here’s another opportunity to dispose of your hazardous material at no cost.
The Traveling Wastemobile will be set up for three days at Northwest University (5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland) from Friday, May 11, until Sunday, May 13 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Bring household hazardous chemicals like oil-based paint, fluorescent tubes, lawn products, motor oil and household cleaners. See all accepted materials and get more information about the event.
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Get startup support
Individuals and young companies who are interested in starting or growing their business on the Eastside are invited to join a series of workshops starting Thursday, May 24, at the Kirkland Library.
The six workshops, known as the "Founders Learning Series", will each focus on a different aspect of the startup process. This includes refining business plans and strategies, exploring and pitching to financing partners and marketing a product or service. Participants may choose to attend one, multiple or all sessions, depending on individual needs and interests.
The series is sponsored by Startup 425, a collaboration between the cities of Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah and Renton. To learn more and register for this opportunity visit the program webpage.
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Volunteer at the Friday Juanita Markets
The City of Kirkland is getting ready for the summer Friday Juanita Market and is looking for volunteers to help.
Three volunteers are needed each Friday to assist staff at the market. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and will need to commit to at least three, up to sixteen, Fridays between June 1 and September 28 at Juanita Beach Park (9703 NE Juanita Drive 98034). A choice of shifts is available, including 1 to 3 p.m. for Market setup, or 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Market teardown.
Volunteers will assist onsite staff with setup, vendor support, customer service and teardown. This opportunity is great for parent-teen duos, retirees and small companies/offices. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20 pounds and walking or standing for 30 minutes or more.
This is a City of Kirkland program. To register and for more information, please contact Tina Lathia at tlathia@kirklandwa.gov.
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Help protect our urban forest at Everest Park
Join the City of Kirkland and the Green Kirkland Partnership to help remove invasive, non-native plants, mulch cleared areas and tend to new native plantings within forests and other natural areas in these two Kirkland parks:
- Everest Park Friday May 11, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
- Crestwoods Park Saturday May 12, 10a.m. to 2 p.m. (event is almost full – register swiftly!)
Both of the events are outdoors and will happen rain or shine.
Visit www.greenkirkland.org for more information and a complete list of events near you.
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Title VI: The City of Kirkland’s policy is to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated may file a complaint at 425-587-3021 or TitleVICoordinator@kirklandwa.gov.
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