June 13, 2018 — You'll find in this issue:
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Find out more about the Gun Safety and Community Safety Town Hall
The City is hosting a Town Hall event on June 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Washington High School Theater (12033 NE 80th St). The Town Hall is one of several community engagement actions from Council Resolution R-5312, which was adopted by the Council on May 1, 2018, and relates to gun safety and community safety.
The Council wants to hear ideas from the community on actions the City might undertake to promote responsible gun ownership and reduce gun violence in order to keep Kirkland safe. They want to know what you think about:
- Improved enforcement of existing laws and regulations
- Education and training programs to support responsible firearm ownership
- Mental health support and initiatives
- State and local legislation on firearm safety
The City will also be gathering public input on this topic in other ways possibly including interviews, focus groups and a survey.
To find out more information about the Town Hall, including an FAQ section, please visit this informational webpage.
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Kirkland’s 4th of July Celebration needs your help
Kirkland's most beloved community celebration is seeking volunteers. Event organizers need hundreds of volunteers to pull off the epic Children's Parade, Hometown parade and Fireworks show. Tens of thousands of people enjoy this event every year, and you can be part of making the magic happen. Volunteers receive a collector 2018 Fourth of July shirt.
The event occurs on Wednesday, July 4, in downtown Kirkland. Volunteers will meet at the Grape Choice (9 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland 98033) to check in before the event.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts. To register, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0945aaa72eabfd0-celebrate3
For more information, contact Penny Sweet at penny.sweet13@gmail.com. This is a City of Kirkland partnership project.
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The Kirkland Police Department seeks parade enthusiasts and BBQ assistants
You can be a part of the Kirkland Police Department parade entry in this year’s Kirkland 4th of July Parade on Wednesday, July 4. You would walk alongside the police parade vehicle and hand-out written information to parade goers who line the parade route.
You would be needed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and would be required to walk and stand for the duration of the parade, including up to 30 minutes at the pre-parade staging site. Please wear good walking shoes (no sandals), clothing for weather conditions and bring a filled water bottle. The Police Department will also provide bottled water. Volunteers must be ages 18+, although minors age 12+ may volunteer alongside a parent. Volunteers are welcome to the Heritage Hall BBQ afterward.
Helpers are also needed for tear-down of the Kirkland Police Department Post-Parade BBQ that occurs at Heritage Hall (111 Waverly Way, Kirkland 98033). The Police Department will need two volunteers from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to assist City staff with clean-up and tear down after the BBQ event.
These are City of Kirkland activities. To register to volunteer for either of these, contact Patrick Tefft ptefft@kirklandwa.gov. For more information, contact Patti Ball pball@kirklandwa.gov.
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Keep your recyclables clean, dry, empty and loose
Lately, recycling markets like China are requiring cleaner recyclables. That means everyone needs to put only items that are truly recyclable in their recycling carts and to keep their recyclables clean. The biggest quality problems are caused by plastic bags and packaging, food and liquid in the recycling.
Everything you put in your recycling cart should be:
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Clean - rinse food residue if possible, otherwise scrape thoroughly
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Dry - keep cart lid closed, don't leave cardboard out in the rain overnight
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Empty - pour out liquids, scrape out food
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Loose - do not put your recycling in plastic bags, place all items loose in your cart
To help get the word out to residents about these quality standards, Waste Management has started to tag recycling carts that clearly contain trash items like plastic bags. If your WM recycling driver notices plastic bags or other trash in your recycling cart, the driver will leave you an "Oops" tag on your cart explaining what the problem was and may not pick up your cart that week. After removing the plastic bags, you can put your recycling out for pick-up the following week.
There is no cost for extra recycling in Kirkland, so if you have more recycling than will fit in your cart the next week, you can put out extra recyclables in your own personal can (labeled Recycling) or in a cardboard box (labeled Recycling). To ensure extra recyclables remain dry, please don't leave them out overnight if it's raining.
Please recycle only items listed in our Recycling Guide (pdf). If you’re not sure whether something is recyclable, please contact Kirkland’s recycling team at recycle@kirklandwa.gov or (425) 587-3812 with questions. Thank you for your help keeping our recycling system working!
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Assist Metro plan transit in Kirkland and beyond
Metro is asking community members in Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Redmond and Woodinville what they think about transit service in their communities. Your input will help Metro create proposals for improved service and new travel options that would take effect in 2019.
Take Metro’s online survey by Sunday, June 24, and attend a public Community Conversation meeting at the Kingsgate Library (12315 NE 143rd St) on Wednesday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Please visit the project webpage for more details.
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Apply for Kirkland Tourism funds
The City of Kirkland seeks applications by 5 p.m. on August 10, 2018, for tourism events and programs to be held next year in Kirkland.
The City’s tourism funds will be awarded to events and programs that demonstrate the ability to attract visitors from 50 miles or more away and generate overnight stays.
The grant application form is available online or by contacting Jeannie McGivern at jmcgivern@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3016. For more information, read the full press release online.
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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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