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LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Minutes October 23, 2006
7 pm Houghton Fire Station

The meeting was called to order by Past President Robert Miller, sitting in for President Paul Robichaux, who was away on business, at 7 pm.

Attending: Robert Miller, Past President and KAN Representative; Pamela Miller, Secretary, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Kari Page, neighbors Angie Granger, Susan Thornes, Kathleen Tisdale, Debbie Halvorson, Gail Travers, Jean Wu, Cynthia Prather, Byron Prather, Lori Isch, Chuck Pilcher, Mike Cotton, Kerry Cotton, and special guest Leslie Batten, Project Associate for Cascade Land Conservancy.

Minutes:  The minutes from the September 25th meeting were approved with the additions of Paul Robichaux.  Byron Prather will post them to our website http://www.lakeviewkirkland.com 
Treasurer’s Report:  Steve Kelln has resigned from his office as Treasurer, and was not present at the meeting.  There was no report presented, presumably no change. (It’s now 10:52 pm, and just opened up Steve Kelln’s e-mail treasurer’s report:  Balance $1,001.28 with no outstanding bills.)

Inquiry of the Chair:  Those attending were asked what brought them to this meeting.  The City-mailed postcard from Neighborhood Connection was an overwhelming response, and invitations by neighbors.

Green Kirkland Partnership:  Special guest, Leslie Batten, Senior Project Associate with Cascade Land Conservancy is working with the City of Kirkland as a partnership to keep Kirkland “green”.  Removal of invasive species, especially as they threaten older deciduous trees (large-leaf maples and alders), is high on the agenda.  As these non-native species spread they cover the forest floor, covering seeds and opportunities for re-growth of native trees.  Even Conifers are affected, as ivy climbs up and chokes off light.  Conifers last longer than the deciduous trees, so they are less threatened.  Green Kirkland Partnership wants to engage community support to work in city parks, of which Lakeview Neighborhood has five: Terrace Park, Marsh Park, Houghton Beach Park, Yarrow Bay Wetlands, and a corridor strip of Watershed Park.  The City will encourage removal of invasive species through education.  The areas targeted include open space city-owned land. 

Neighbors from Yarrow Bay Wetlands told of their efforts to address the overgrowth of “weed” willow and blackberry.  Because the Wetlands are governed by City of Kirkland, special permission is required before going into the area for weed removal.  Resident, Stan Barrett, did obtain such permission and successfully cleaned out a section of invasive plants, but the work is very arduous.  Residents also expressed a desire to see the creek running into the bay again.  Invasive trees encroach on paved walking path around the wetlands, presenting a hazard for pedestrians.  Leslie said the City of Kirkland needs to develop an open-space Plan which will provide guidelines for maintenance of the stream bed and walkway areas and management practices for habitat preservation.  Maintenance of the walkway area is currently being done by residents of Yarrow Point.  Leslie agreed to take the neighbors concerns to the city, so that they can gain access permission and help.  Funding for these tasks will come from a variety of City agencies:  King County Parks Department, City Natural Resources Management Team, and Public Works Department.  Residents of Yarrow Point asked if funds would be available to their Board for restoration activities.  Leslie said the City needs a plan first, which could be coordinated with the areas in need.  Yarrow Point Board members and residents were invited to be part of this planning process.  Leslie will provide them with information about the process via e-mail (Leslie’s e-mail leslieb@cascadeland.org) (Leslie will receive a copy of these minutes.)  She realizes Yarrow Bay Wetlands is a priority in Lakeview Neighborhood.  Questions about noxious or decaying trees would be approached by the City through educational strategies.  Private property would also be part of this educational thrust.  Leslie noted English Ivy is not currently on the noxious weed list, as it is still sold in nurseries.  The community may need to be involved to get some of these non-natives like ivy and bamboo and Himalayan Blackberry listed, so that it can be addressed in a meaningful way.

KAN Report:  Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods meets the second Wednesday of months September through May at 7 pm at Kirkland’s Heritage Hall.  Robert Miller reported they are currently working on developing a mission statement.  KAN met with the City Council, and is seeking more of an advocacy role in support of Kirkland’s eleven neighborhood associations.  November 8, 2006 is the date of the next meeting.  Susan Thornes said she may be able to attend for LNA and could make a report at our next meeting.

Neighborhood Connection Grant:  Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kari Page introduced the Connection Grant which Kirkland began in 2000, in which $100,000 is allocated to four neighborhoods or $25,000 a year.  This year is the third round of funding for Lakeview Neighborhood.  Kari Page sent out cards to all Lakeview residents in September seeking ideas for how neighbors would like to see these funds spent.  Twenty—nine requests were received by return mail.  Some of the requests will be addressed immediately by the City’s on-going work program: such as trimming trees under power lines (referred to Public Works), burying power lines (this can be done with permit from City by individual homeowners), putting orange pedestrian flags at 62nd and Lake Washington Boulevard NE (referred to Neighborhood Traffic Control), suggested widening of Lakeview and 103rd (referred to Transportation Commission), more street lighting (referred to Transportation Commission), clean up tall grass/weeds along Lakeview Drive at 68th street (trim-letter will be mailed to property owner), better street signs (referred to Transportation Commission), post speed limit signs on Points Drive (referred to Transportation Commission).  Some suggestions such as an off-leash area for “small” dogs was declined by Kirkland’s Parks Department.  Other suggestions such as moratorium on high-rise buildings, moratorium on tear-downs, horrendous traffic problems, enforcement of yard-care for rental houses, rodent problems, and development of neighborhood standards-then enforcing them will all be referred to the Planning Commission.  The discussion revealed that neighbors could purchase lights for dark streets if there was already a pole for $200, and the City would pay for the electricity.

Those projects that will be considered further by City offices for possible development that would qualify for the $25,000 grant money, will receive dollar-assessments and will appear on the ballot which will be mailed to residents in January 2007.  Kari Page would prefer more time to give planners time to adequately review the suggestions for feasibility.  Stay tuned.  Kari did still invite suggestions from neighbors who hadn’t received ballots initially. (kpage@ci.kirkland.wa.us  or 425 587 3011)   She took suggestions from this meeting as well.

Each household will receive the Project Ballot, and residents will be asked to list three project choices in order of importance.  Residents must list their address to validate their vote.  Instructions will be printed on each ballot.  The City will work closely with neighborhood during the decision-making process. 

Election of Officers and Board of Directors:  Paul Robichaux advised Robert of the need to schedule an election of officers and Board of Directions, as he was stepping down as of the first of the year.  Steve Kelln, our long-time Treasurer, has also advised of his desire to retire after long years of valuable service to LNA.  Nominations for President or Co-Presidents, Treasurer, etc., should be submitted via e-mail to Paul Robichaux at probichaux@yahoo.com. 

Next Meeting:  Kari and all present thought we needed to have a January 2007 meeting.  Pamela and Robert Miller will be back in Kirkland and could be available for a LNA meeting Monday, January 15, 2007, 7 pm, Houghton Firestation, but not on January 24th.  If this is agreeable with all concerned, it could be scheduled.  Please advise Paul.  Kari, would this time frame be workable for you?  Please advise.  Thanks.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Pamela R. Miller
Secretary

LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Minutes September 25, 2006
7 pm Houghton Fire Station

The meeting was called to order by Paul Robichaux at 7 pm.

Attending:  Paul Robichaux, President; Pamela Miller, Secretary; Steve Kelln, Treasurer; Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Kari Page; KAN President Jim McElwee; Kirkland Senior Management Analyst Tracy Burrows; Emily Fishler helping Tracy Burrows; neighbors Robert Miller, KAN Representative; Kevin Huderon, Central Houghton Resident.  Kirkland Mayor Jim Lauinger was there observing the annexation presentation.

Minutes:  The minutes from the July 24, 2006 meeting were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report: Steve Kelln reported checks written to City of Kirkland $500 for signage of Lakeview Walking Route; and Blue Mountain Band $400 for Houghtdown band.  The current balance of $1,001.28 reported.  No further bills were outstanding.

Annexation to City of Kirkland:  Senior Analyst Tracy Burrows began her presentation for the City of Kirkland by reporting Assistant City Manager Marilynne Beard and City Manager Dave Ramsay were looking for neighborhood input and their reaction to the proposed annexation plans.  The unincorporated areas include:  Finn Hill Neighborhood, (upper) Juanita Neighborhood, and Kingsgate Neighborhood, currently an indivisible package of the “Potential Annexation Areas” (PAA).  The annexation communities are mainly residential with few commercial areas, and they don’t generate enough sales tax to fund services. 

There is no provision for current Kirkland residents to vote upon the proposed annexation; rather the City Council will make this determination based upon their long-range financial analysis due the end of the year.  The motivation for this annexation push was begun by the State of Washington’s Growth Management Act, along with provisional funding for a 10-year subsidy.  Senate Bill 6686 offers funding incentives to cities that annex unincorporated areas, by giving a portion of the state sales tax revenue for 10 years or about $4 million a year for Kirkland.  The City estimates the cost of providing services to these new communities at $4.8 million, leaving a funding gap.  When the 10-year subsidy expires, it would leave Kirkland to find other means to support this added expense for their services.  Kirkland residents currently pay approximately $.l8 per $1,000 of assessed property value for bonds issued for improvement such as the Forbes Creek Fire Station, Juanita Bay Park, and the public safety dispatch and records system in the proposed annexation area. 

Kirkland’s current population of 48,000 would be expanded by 33,000 residents, to a total of 81,000 residents, an increase of 70% population.  In addition, Kirkland would gain 7 square miles, (current land area of Kirkland is 10) and an additional 3.5 miles of Lake Washington shoreline.  The land area of the greater Kirkland would grow to 17 square miles. 

Currently King County serves these PAA areas with transit and waste-water services, and they contract fire service from Kirkland Fire Department already.  The Forbes Creek Fire Station was built with Kirkland bonds, which current residents are paying off.  The City may ask residents of the annexation area to assume a prorated share of the debt, if the annexation is approved.  Residents of the annexation area get to decide.  This could reduce the annual cost per household in the annexation area to $.12 per $1,000 assessed property value.  This would represent an actual decrease of $497 in property taxes for this area.   King County supports the annexation, as these unincorporated islands in urban areas drain county resources.  Counties provide regional services  such as transit, wastewater management, and parks services. 

Tracy proposed some framework to answer questions such as why Kirkland residents should favor annexation.  1) Kirkland is a welcoming community; 2) Kirkland values its small-town atmosphere; 3) Service levels would remain constant for existing Kirkland residents; 4) Kirkland residents would like to have a say in the process; 5) Kirkland is asked to annex areas that have little capacity for producing revenue from sales taxes.  Three public forums are scheduled to discuss this important topic:  1) Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Kirkland Municipal Court, 11515 NE 118th Street from 9-11 am.  2) Tuesday October 24, 2006 at Kirkland Maintenance Center, 915 Eighth Street from 7-9 pm.  3) Saturday October 28, 2006 at Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Avenue, from 9-11 am.  Further questions about annexation can be sent to (e-mail) annexation@ci.kirkland.wa.us or by calling 425 587-3000.

Questions from residents attending the meeting included assumptions that an increase of 70% population would not lend itself to Kirkland’s current small-town atmosphere.  How would services be provided to schools, fire, police, and parks department, etc.?  How would increased costs for police, parks, planning, road and street maintenance, utilities, storm- water affect the existing departments?  Are there slide-prone areas that may affect liabilities in these areas?  Currently the City contracts with a private company, Berk & Associates, to do the feasibility study.  For further information see www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/annexation. 

Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods (KAN) Report:  KAN President, Jim McElwee, reported advocates for and against Initiative 933 were invited to make presentations.  Joe Tovar, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Fairness/No 933 of the American Planning Association reported the issues against the initiative.  No representatives for the initiative accepted the invitation to present their side.  The Seattle Times will have the pro-view next week.  KAN retreat was discussed as to its mission, its joint meeting with City Council, and neighborhood services program evaluation, and is now scheduled to take place Monday, October 2, 2006 from 6-9 pm (includes dinner).  The place is yet to be determined.  All are invited to participate.  Marilynne Beard introduced the annexation issue.

Neighborhood Connection Services:  Kari Page announced the City had sent out notice of the $25,000 available for projects selected by Lakeview neighbors, announcing two workshops:  September 25th at 7 pm and October 23rd at 7 pm both at Houghton Fire Station.  This notice included a self-addressed and posted card for neighbors to send their ideas for enhancing the neighborhood.  All households within the neighborhood will receive a ballot in the mail in February to vote on their favorite projects, as stated on the post card.  Meanwhile, the City will have an opportunity to review what has been done, and the feasibility of what can be done before the vote.  Kari reviewed in her slide-presentation some of the City’s past completed projects.  Paul expressed his desire to see all $25,000 be devoted to purchase and installation of recreational equipment installed at Terrace Park.  Requests are to be submitted to the City by September 30th (which was not stated on the post card) in order for the City to conduct its research.  Kari said she will also accept requests by e-mail or fax.  Kari said she could possibly move up the voting date to November or January, if it would help promote attendance at LNA meetings.  The City will be mailing ballots to all residences. 

Houghtdown Report:  Paul reported this year’s event was a huge success.  He felt there were more neighbors present, and everyone enjoyed the food, entertainment, and children’s activities.  He said he and his wife Katharine provided approximately 10 hours of volunteer help, they also donated $100 toward the cost of the band since a majority vote of the LNA board was not achieved for the full $500 cost of the band.

2007 Grant:  The application to identify LNA projects to be included in the 2007 grant is due end of November.  Paul asked for help with the grant application process.

New Business:  Paul announced Robert Miller will be chairing the special October 23rd LNA neighborhood meeting as he will be on a scheduled business trip, when Kari will present the second workshop with the results of neighbors’ suggested projects for the neighborhood connection funds. 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. 

Next LNA Meeting will be October 23, 2006, 7pm at Houghton Fire Station.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela R. Miller
Secretary 

LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting October 23, 2006
7 pm Houghton Fire Station #22
6602 108th NE

AGENDA

• Introduction
• Approval of September 24th LNA Minutes
• Financial Report Steve Kelln
• Green Kirkland Partnership: Leslie Batten, Project Manager will discuss restoration of Kirkland’s open spaces. Should be of interest to all.
• KAN Report: What’s happening? Is there a new vision?
• Neighborhood Connection Survey Results : Which projects did our neighbors suggest for our $25,000 Grant? Input needed Kari Page
• Good and Welfare

We need a good turnout!!  Your attendance and suggestions are important.  Bring a neighbor, bring a friend.

Those with meeting signs please put them out.

Bob Miller
Past President

It is once again time for the annual Hought-Down Picnic, and neighborhood get together.

The big event will on Labor Day, September 4th from 11AM – 1PM at Terrace Park at the corner of 67th St NE and 104th Ave NE.

As always we need your help to make this event a success. Volunteers are needed to help set up the big tent at 6PM on Sunday Evening, and help is needed for the  setup starting around 9AM on the 4th, and clean up around 1PM after the big party. Volunteers for the kid’s games and face painters during the party would also be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to seeing you all there, and please feel free to email (probichaux@yahoo.com) me if you have any question.

Paul Robichaux
Lakeview Neighborhood Association Chair

LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Minutes July 24, 2006
7 pm Houghton Fire Station

The meeting was called to order by Paul Robichaux at 7 pm.

Attending:  Paul Robichaux, President; Claudette Krause, Vice-President; Pamela Miller, Secretary; Steve Kelln, Treasurer; Kari Page, Neighborhoods Programs Coordinator; neighbors Robert Miller, Past President; Debbie Halvorson; Cynthia Prather; Byron Prather; Robert Krause, and new neighbors Landy and Katie Wang. 

Minutes:  No minutes were available for review, but the minutes from the March 27, 2006 meeting had been reviewed previously, and were approved as written.  The May 22, 2006 meeting had to be cancelled, lack of attendance.

Treasurer’s Report:  Steve Kelln reported a current balance of $1901.28.  Checks written to Washington Secretary of State corporation license renewal $10 and Byron Prather $129.40 reimbursement to Uni Market for 12 months web-site hosting were dispersed for a total of $139.40.  Steve reported no bills are outstanding or due.

Reports: 
Funding for the New Lake View Walking Route
Paul Robichaux briefly relayed City plans for a newly-marked Lake View walking route, which apparently is not entirely funded.  Shiela Cloney, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland, has been in touch with Kari Page regarding promotional items: t-shirts, brochures, posters, which will announce the newly identified route for both of the Kirkland Volkswalks.  Maps are not yet available for distribution, but are part of the planned expenditure by the City’s $1,500 to pay for materials already produced.  Dave Ramsey, City Manager has declared the walking route a high priority for Kirkland.  The southern portion, which includes routes in Lakeview Neighborhood is being identified with signs, and will be joined by a northern route which will include Juanita (now part of Kirkland) in the project. 

A sketch of the proposed route is reportedly available on the Kirkland (or Lakeview Neighborhood Association) websites, but I was unable to find it at www.explorekirkland.com.  This site describes it as a 6-mile scenic walk through downtown Kirkland.  Free shirts, maps, and more will be available at La Quinta Inn. Kari suggests visiting http://www.explorekirkland.com/things¬_to_do.cfm?content=316.  (The LNA link is the walk that Robert and Pamela Miller helped to develop for the King County Health Department’s walking campaign.)  The purpose of these walks is to “explore and discover” as you walk.  Suggestions that the current signs are not large enough or positioned to inform pedestrians walking along Lake Washington Boulevard (currently one-side only), perhaps could be re-designed to be larger, appropriately positioned for both directions.  Claudette Krause moved that LNA allocate $500 to contribute to the City’s effort.  Robert Miller seconded the motion; and it was approved unanimously.

Kirkland Triathlon
Kirkland’s 5th Annual Triathlon will take place this year on Sunday September 17th. In addition this year 2006 will include a new Kids Triathlon on Saturday, September 16th.  For more information regarding the Kids Triathlon contact Andrea Hanefeld at ahanefeld@ci.kirkland..wa.gov/  It will include a 50 yard swim, 1-mile bike ride, and ¼ mile run.  Volunteers are needed.  To sign-up, contact Andrea Hanefeld.  The 5th Annual Triathlon brings 1,500 athletes to Kirkland’s competitive race which starts along Lake Washington and runs through neighborhoods, the Yarrow Bay Wetlands (part of LNA) and finishes at Carillon Point (part of LNA). Novice and veteran triathletes are encouraged to participate.  A portion of the proceeds have traditionally supported local-area volunteer and philanthropic organizations.  For more information about the race, visit www.racecenter.com/kirklandtri or call 503 644 6822. (Thanks, Kari, for the specifics.)

( There are many more events on Kirkland’s calendar that are of interest to all neighbors such as Breast Cancer 3-day walk Friday, August 25th; Kirkland’s Wednesday Market on Park Lane East; Swim under the Stars August 9th 9-10:30 pm Kirkland Pool; 12th Annual Peter Kirk Golf Classic sponsored by the Seahawks August 9th 1 pm at Willows Run Golf Course; Downtown Art Walks every 2nd Thursday of the month 6-9 pm; Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights August 12th and 26th 10pm-midnight on the Plaza; Kirkland Downtown Association’s Annual Garden Party August 26th 7 pm at Ravenna Gardens.  For these and more information the www.kirklanddowntown.org site should be visited.)

Clarification for qualified LNA member hours to apply to grants from the City was supplied by Kari.  Volunteer efforts for LNA must be listed on the grant application in advance, and projects for LNA must be identified in the grant.  For instance the Kirkland Triathlon volunteering applies, playground projects identified, etc. 

2007 Grant
Grant applications are due in late November.  Applications can be picked up at Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods (KAN).  KAN meets 5 times a year: September, November, January, March, and May on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Kari said she would assist anyone wishing help in completing the grant application.  Invoices for services must be submitted for reimbursement and sent to Paul Robichaux. 

Prospect of Merging LNA with Central Houghton
Kari supplied some back ground for the 13 neighborhoods and funding to promote them.  (See the Neighborhood Services map at
www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/__shared/printpages/page298.htm.)  Lakeview’s boundaries run from 68th Avenue NE south to 38th place NE and Points Drive NE encompassing the Yarrow Bay Wetlands, the railroad tracks west to Lake Washington.  Central Houghton encompasses a similar northern boundary, running east from the railroad tracks to I-405 and similar southern boundary to LNA.  Questions such as what is the purpose of LNA? What are the needs of the Neighborhood, families, condo residents, beach parks, etc.  How does LNA generate involvement from the condo owners/associations. Are their needs different from single-family homeowners. Issues such as traffic/pedestrian safety bring people to meetings. 

Topography and concerns and issues of the older Central Houghton neighborhood could be different from those of LNA.  Kari has supplied some statistics that should be of interest in this light:  LNA: 1,159 multi-family units; 336 single-family units; total units 1,495; population 2,937.  Central Houghton: 391 multi-family units; 1,004 single-family units, total units 1,395; population 3,369. 

Distributing flyers by doorbell was suggested to gather neighbors interested in the amenities such as Terrace Park or other LNA parks for sports and recreational purposes.  Terrace Park was mentioned specifically in need of improvements: a more visible sign, plan for development.  Soccer is played there in the fall, and not all the participants are from LNA.  How to announce meeting times is also not generating enough interest, and our signs need to be replaced.  The current e-mail list has dwindled to 20-30 addresses, through attrition or changes.  Byron Prather suggested we develop a flyer announcing the next LNA meeting as an experiment.  Kari Page also noted the $25,000 grant from Neighborhood Connection was coming up soon, perhaps this fall.  Cynthia Prather volunteered (again) to write something for the Courrier about LNA’s brief history, accomplishments to date, with an interest in educating neighbors about their Association.  Steve Kelln suggested asking in the flyer “What do you want your Neighborhood Association to do for residents?”  Questions about getting an article in the Courrier were to be researched by Cynthia, and from last March’s minutes, it was noted there is a 3-part rotation yearly for neighborhood publication in the Courrier.  A sign-up for LNA e-mail/phone numbers/addresses mechanism was suggested to be included in the flyer which residents could complete.  Byron volunteered to design the flyer.

Central Houghton’s next Association meeting will be September 6th, 7 pm, and Kari suggested anyone interested should attend.  Byron said the LNA website was generating some interest.  He could provide LNA with a quarterly report about traffic at the site.  News such as change in restaurant ownership (Clancy’s Bistro formerly Foghorn), conversion of Carillon Heights to Condos, and redevelopment of Villagio Condos along Yarrow Bay would all provide interesting text for an article or newsletter.

New Business
HoughtDown 2006:  This year’s HoughtDown will take place as usual on Labor Day September 4th in Terrace Park, in conjunction with Central Houghton Association.  Hot Dogs, lemonade are provided (some donated from local businesses) from 11-1 pm.  Volunteers are needed starting at 9am to help with set-up, protecting the kiddies parade around the adjacent streets to the park, and clean-up.  The City fire department and Police department officers and vehicles are a big hit with all the children.  Questions of hiring Cynthia (Boo) Rigney’s Father’s band to play as they have in the past ($300), and renting inflatable toys were discussed.  Other ideas were suggested to be explored this year, perhaps instead of the former, such as hiring a clown, a balloon artist, a magician.  The motion was made and seconded to allocate $400 for the HoughtDown this year, and it was passed unanimously. 

KAN Report:  The May meeting did not meet due to the current chair’s health challenges.  Their next meeting will be September 13th, the second Wednesday of the month.  Robert and Pamela Miller will attend for LNA. 

Neighborhood Connection Workshop Dates:  Workshop dates for LNA are tentative, and can be changed, mindful that we sometimes don’t meet in the winter months.  Kari reported she can change things around, if needed.  NC-1 January 22, 2006; NC-2 March 26, 2007.  Thanks Kari for the research assistance. 

Next LNA Meeting:  The next LNA meeting will be September 25th at 7 pm at the Houghton Fire Station. 

There being no more news or discussion, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Pamela R. Miller
Secretary

Agenda

Lakeview Neighborhood Meeting

Monday   July 24, 2006   7PM

Houghton Fire Station #22 at 6602 108th Ave NE

• Financial Report – Steve Kelln
• Funding for the New Lakeview Walking Route
• Participation in the annual Hought-Down picnic at Terrace Park on Labor Day
• Ways of increasing participation in the Lakeview Neighborhood Association.
• Prospect of merging the Lakeview Neighborhood Association with the Central Houghton Neighborhood Association.
• New Business
  

Animal Water Safety and Pet Event

Kirkland, Wash. — Dogs of many shapes, sizes and colors will be lining up starting at noon in Marina Park in downtown Kirkland to enter the second annual Kirkland Mutt Strut event taking place on Sunday June 4th  from noon to 5 p.m. The event features animal demonstrations, pet adoptions, rescue and shelter missions, pet care, sports and games, supplies and everything you could possible have or do to play with and pamper your pet. 

The Mutt Strut entry fee is a minimum donation of $20.00. 2006 Mutt Strut T-shirts will be available at the check in booth for $10.00. all entrants will receive a goodie  bag and a doggie Bandana. People are welcome to walk in honor or memory of a pet.   All proceeds will benefit participating Eastside animal shelter and rescue charitable organizations.          

The 2.5-mile course runs through downtown on Lake Street and along Lake Washington Blvd. NE to Carillon Point  where they can view the Puget Sound Dock Dogs competition.  Strutters will then turn around and finish (by 5 p.m. at the latest) at Marina Park and Pavilion where a medley of animal-related activities will be taking place from noon to 5 p.m.

The Kirkland Parks Department will be in the Marina Park Pavilion with various dog contests from 1-3PM. 

The event is presented by the Kirkland Downtown Association, www.kirklanddowntown.org in partnership with the City of Kirkland, www.explorekirkland.com

For more information, please call 425-893-8766 or email kellie@kirklanddowntown.org.

LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Minutes March 27, 2006
7 pm Houghton Fire Station

The meeting was called to order by Paul Robichaux at 7:12 pm.

Attending:  Paul Robichaux, President; Pamela Miller, Secretary; Steve Kelln, Treasurer; Board Member Robert E. Miller; new members Rob and Claudette Krause; City Councilwoman and former Mayor, Mary Alyce Burleigh; Kari Page, Neighborhoods Programs Coordinator; Guest Jim McElwe from Rose Hill and KAN.

Minutes:  There was no call for review or approval of minutes from our last meeting September 26, 2005.

Treasurer’s Report:  Steve Kelln reported a current balance of $2,040.68.  Checks written to Cynthia Rigney for Houghdown Band $388; Byron Prather for Website Development: $845.

Reports:  Kari Page will ascertain the status of the crosswalk sign for 4600 LWB crosswalk, and will e-mail.  Her response via e-mail: March 28, 2006: Per Daren Griley bids were to have been let on Tuesday January 24, 2006; the contract will be executed in early February.  Work should be completed within 6 months: 5 months to fabricate the pole, and 1 month to install the improvements.

Kari Page also reported the new course for Neighborhood U will be scheduled for April 19th and 26th, to be held in Heritage Hall.  This will be a motivational curriculum, with dinner provided to participants by City of Kirkland.  Tom Badrick from Portland will be featured at the April 19th meeting; Dr. Elton Gatwood from Tacoma will conduct the April 26th class. 

Mary Alyce Burleigh reported Community Energy Response Teams (CERT) will be meeting April 4, 2006, to train volunteers in response to earthquakes, windstorms, other natural disasters.  Robin Pasteur at City hall (425 587 3659) should be contacted.

Mary Alyce Burleigh announced Green Kirkland: the community work party at Carillon Woods (108th and 50th) will be Saturday, April 1, 2006, at 9 am, the first of the spring.  The Parks Department will plant native plants, once the ivy is removed. Last year, she reported 50-100 people showed up to help. 

Kirkland Klassic, a co-ed softball game will begin Tuesday and Thursdays at 9 am at Crestwood in the Norkirk neighborhood.

Steve Kelln reported the new process for in-kind Grant Reimbursement.  The new grants are re-structured to a reimbursement formula.  Forms are to be completed; services requiring payment are to submit a “pro-forma” invoice (with merchant’s purchase order) or actual invoice for reimbursement.  Receipts are to be given to the neighborhood association, to pay directly to the provider.  The association can also issue checks to members for cash expenditures, and can be reimbursed for personal checks written on behalf of the association.

The new non-profit service rate will be computed at $15 per hour (it was $14 per hour previously).  Projects must be identified ahead of time in order to qualify for matching funds.  Green Kirkland would be such a project. 

The City of Kirkland provides $3,500 each to 15 neighborhoods annually for such expenditures as mailing, website development, beautifying neighborhoods, etc.  Paul Robichaux will continue to collect hours for matching-grant funds.

A discussion of what kinds of hours would qualify:  Should be project hours identified by the Association at the beginning of each year, such as 4th of July volunteering, Kirkland Klassic Kars, and Triathlon event volunteering, Houghtdown Picnic volunteering, Kirkland Spring Sweep April 22nd, Kirkland Christmas decorating help. 

LNA Objectives for 2006:  Kari Page said she would meet with Paul to go over the grant-writing process.  There are still funds remaining from LNA’s 2004-5 Grants, for which landscape work on the 103rd street traffic circle, web development, Houghtdown Picnic, Save the Animals campaign, work at Terrace Park have been identified.  Rob Krause volunteered to help with soccer practice field design at Terrace Park.  Any design must conform to the Parks Department Master Plan for Terrace Park.  Mary Alyce will research this and get back to us.  Kari Page said she would speak with Dave Ramsay about signs to identify LNA’s walking paths.  In the past, Terrace Park has received picnic tables (@ $1,500) and Mutt Mitt doggy bags.  Other suggestions were Adopt a Road litter-pick up volunteering.

Board Positions and Election of Officers:   Paul announced there are 5 positions to be filled:  Chair, or Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and KAN Representative (KAN meets the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months from 7-9 pm at Heritage Hall.  Next KAN meeting will be May 10th, and then resume in September 2006).

Election of officers:  Paul Robichaux will continue as President; Claudette Krause will begin as Vice-President; Secretary Pamela Miller; Treasurer Steve Kelln;  KAN Representative Robert Miller. 

LNA will continue to meet during Spring/Summer/Fall months, and not during the winter.  The vote was unanimous.

Grant monies application for 2006:  It was suggested we finish with 2005 to close it out, or get an extension.  We could use help with mailings announcing meetings.  Meetings currently are announced in advance in the Kirkland Courier, and on LNA’s website, which can be reached by a link to the City’s website.  How to build up meeting attendance continues to be our challenge.

It was suggested speakers, issues be brought to residents to interest members.  Mary Alyce suggested Block Watch with a Community Resources Officer being invited as an educational offering.  Mail Costs are estimated at $1200 for 1400 LNA households, of which 25% have children.  Claudette Krause volunteered to write an article for LNA to be published in the Kirkland Courier.  There is a 3-part rotation yearly for neighborhood publication in the Courier.  If there is a controversy, an Op-Ed piece could be written.  Leaflets were also suggested for hand-delivery to neighbors.  The Krause’s also suggested a telephone list is effective, if phone numbers can be accumulated.

The meeting was adjourned.  Next meeting was not announced, but needs to be included here.  Please advise. (May 22nd?)

Respectfully submitted:

Pamela R. Miller
LNA secretary

The first Lakeview Neighborhood Meeting of 2006 will be on Monday March 27th 7:00 PM at the Fire Station on 108th.
 
Please plan on attending this important meeting. We will be electing Board Members for 2006, and discussing the objectives of the Lakeview Association for the coming year.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in your neighborhood, and please make sure to invite your neighbors.

I look forward to seeing you Monday evening.

Paul Robichaux (LNA President)