KAN March 2000 Meeting Report
Representing:
South Rose Hill and Bridle Trails Neighborhood Association.
Regarding:
Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods Bi-Monthly meeting
Meeting:
May 10, 2000
Location:
City Hall
Next KAN Meeting:
September 13, 2000
(Next SRHBTNA
meeting):
September 12, 2000
My notes of interest regarding the agenda:
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Teen Center of Kirkland is going strong.
Great outlet for youth this coming summer.
http://www.FriendsOfYouth.Org
( Programs ) ( Teen Center )
or
http://www.friendsofyouth.org/programs/kirkland_teen_center/kirkland_teen_center.html
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Lots of interest in including Kids (teens) in KAN and/or
neighborhood associations.
Respectfully submitted, Steve Tindall.
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Attachment: KAN Meeting Notes:
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Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods
Meeting Minutes for May 10, 2000
by Mary-Alyce Burleigh
Neighborhoods Represented:
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North Rose Hill,
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South Juanita,
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Highlands,
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Market,
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Norkirk,
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Central Houghton,
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South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails.
Guests:
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Dave Ramsey,
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Lynn Stokesbary,
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Jennifer Mallory - City of Kirkland;
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Cory Shepard, Regi Schubiger
- Teen Center.
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Collen Marquist - North Juanita.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by Norkirk Chair,
Janet Pruitt.
After introductions, the agenda was reviewed and
accepted.
Item 1 Housing
Task Force
Mary-Alyce Burleigh explained
that in its April 18th meeting, the City Council had created a Housing Task
Force which will prepare a series of reports
on a defined set of housing issues for the City Council. The task force will
bring a broad range of perspectives to the table for discussion of
the following issues:
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*market provision of
affordable housing(for example, regulatory incentives or requirements)
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*housing affordability(for example, cottage or infill
housing)
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*preservation of existing affordable housing
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*transit-oriented development at Kirkland Park and Ride
lots subsidization of low-income housing
The
task force will be asked to prioritize these issues for discussion and recommend
specific City actions for each of these issues.
The City has requested that 2
representatives be selected by KAN to represent the neighborhoods.
Janet Pruitt(Norkirk) and Mike
Stults(NRH) volunteered and will represent KAN on the Task Force.
Item 2: City Updates
Neighborhood Training Survey: Dave Ramsey, City Manager, distributed a survey intended to provide the basis to determine the topics of city sponsored training with a goal of making neighborhood associations more effective. This program is a follow up to the neighborhood conference held on March 4, 2000. During discussion, it was noted that one topic of importance is the quasi-judicial process which strictly limits the ability of the City Council to receive input on the topic in question. It was determined that the issue of quasi-judicial process should be the topic of a future meeting.
Rod Kaseguma, from the city
attorneys office is available.
Mediation Services:
Lynn Stokesbary, explained that Kirkland has contracted
(for free) mediation services from the city of Bellevue.
The program is intended to help solve between neighbors using an
impartial mediator. Subjects might
include noisy neighbors, barking dogs, boundary lines, property maintenance,
parking problems, juvenile issues, landlord/tenant disputes, community issues,
harassment. The program is confidential.
Contact Kari Page @ 425
828-7973.
Ann McBroom, Sound Options,
founder of the Bellevue program may be available to use either at a KAN meeting
or neighborhood meeting. Call Kari if interested.
Item 3 "Its
About Time For Kids" program/Teen Center
Regi Schubiger, Teen Center,
described the "Its About Time For Kids" program, which is an
initiative that brings all sectors of the community together to make Kirkland an
even better community for our kids. In partnership with Lake Washington School
District and the City of Redmond, Kirkland participated in a survey of LWSD 9th
and 11th grade students which identified developmental assets. These assets are
building blocks that enhance the health and well-being of young people.
Research has shown that the more assets a young person has, the more
likely he or she is to grow up caring, competent and responsible. In addition,
he or she is less likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors while providing
resilience - the ability to overcome the odds and bounce back from difficult
circumstances. The program changes the focus from a problem focus to a
positive focus - for example, instead of youth as problems, see youth as
resources. Two notable survey
results were that only 17% of the young people surveyed believed that adults in
the community valued youth and 37% believed that they experienced caring
neighbors.
The goal of the program is to
build self-esteem and the skills and assets needed to be successful.
After the presentation, the
discussion revolved around what neighborhoods could do to aid in this project.
Various ideas were proposed:
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*consider adding a teen to neighborhood association
boards
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*make the "Respect" pamphlet available at
neighborhood meetings(available at City Hall)
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*plan a KAN-Youth council meeting
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*invite teens to make presentation on "It's About
Time For Kids" at a neighborhood association meeting
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*include teens in planning neighborhood celebration
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*distribute "150 Ways to Show Kids You Care"
brochure at meetings (available at City Hall)
Cory Shepard, director of the Teen Center reviewed the programs available at the Teen Center and an update of how the center has developed up to this time. He described the wide variety of activities available, many centered at the temporary Teen Center, located at the old American Legion Hall. Dubbed "Post 99" programs include a counselor from YES, Jr. High Day Camp for 2 - 2 week sessions this summer, a community service club, arts/crafts, a concert series at the Senior Center highlighting teen bands, a monthly clothing bank, as well as poetry readings and drop in programs.
It was suggested that due to the relatively out of the way
location of the temporary Teen
Center that staff contact local
schools and arrange field trips to the Teen Center to introduce students to the
Teen Center.
Cory indicated that the Teen
Center would have a "wish list" of items needed to furnish and equip
the new Teen Center. In addition, a web page is being prepared. Currently, Teen
Center news can be obtained through:
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http://www.FriendsOfYouth.org/Programs/Kirkland_teen_center/Kirkland_Teen_Center.html
North Rose Hill: Mike Stults
reported that NRH next meeting is scheduled for May 15 at Fire Station #26.
Topic is the Parkplace/Peter Kirk proposed land swap. Barry Russell,
director of Parks and Park Board members will be available for questions and
information.
South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails:
Steve Tindall reported that more than 75 neighbors attended their last meeting
which focused on the 85th corridor study, the Parkplace land swap, ball fields
at the landfill, and concern over the quality of run-off water.
He noted that the attitude toward the land swap was a bit negative with
concern over the visual closing off of the park area which would result.
Deputy Mayor Sants Contreras also spoke. Steve attributed the great
turnout to the practice of doorbelling and leafleting the entire neighborhood
prior to the meeting.
Central Houghton: Joni
Campbell, newly elected co-chair of the CHNA described
two projects currently underway
in Central Houghton. The first, participation
in the "Neighborhood
Connection Project" sponsored by the City to provide $25,000 in capital
enhancements to Houghton. The list
of nominated projects will be completed on June 6th. The next step is a
neighborhood wide vote to determine which project will receive the funding.
The second project, building a float for the July 4th parade is well
underway. The theme will be a
representation of one of Kirkland's historic churches.
Norkirk:
Janet Pruitt and Peter Bartnick, reported that their last meeting had an
exceptional turnout, due it is thought, to the newsletter which preceded the
meeting. Issues discussed included:
*accidents on Central Way
*Parkplace land swap, where
most still have an open mind
*grant funds - some to be spent
on a Sept. 10th picnic
*July 4th activities
Market: Teri Gidlof explained that the assn. was preparing its first newsletter, funded by grant money which will be mailed out Friday. A goal is to elicit comment on a variety of issues including: Juanita Village, Downtown Study, Waverly Site, Parkplace land swap. Other grant funds will be used for a website, picnic, July 4th parade(goal is to combine traditional Market parade with that of Mainstreet), newsletters, Kiwanis Park upgrade. Teri also announced that the assn. will be sponsoring a neighborhood wide garage sale on the first Saturday in June. The next meeting will include Mayor Springer, Peter Maule (quality of water run-off from driveways etc.), Greg Salzman on neighborhood eyesores, and representatives from the Planning Dept. on zoning. Previous discussion on Parkplace land swap resulted in a rather positive feeling toward the swap of those present.
(North Kirkland) Teri passed on
a message from Jerry VanValkenburg indicating
that the recent City Council
meeting held in the North Juanita area was well attended.
Highlands: Mike Rochlin(the new
chair) reported that efforts were underway to
revitalize what has been a
rather dormant association. A board
meeting has been held and the first meeting in some time will be held on May
16th at the Senior Center. Agenda topics include the 100th St. overpass,
election of officers. The
association has received a city grant which will be used to facilitate
communications.
South Juanita:
Kevin Hanefield stated that he along with Jeanne Taylor and Debbie Regier
are in the process of resurrecting the association.
The first general meeting in a couple of years is being planned. They are
looking forward to the visit by the City Council to their neighborhood on June
13th at A.G. Bell elementary.
Item 5: City Hotsheet
Jennifer Mallory, city intern, distributed the new Neighborhood Hot Sheet. There are now two versions: a brief summary and a more detailed version. There is an on-going effort to make the Hotsheet more useful. It is hoped that the Hotsheet will soon be on the website complete with detailed maps.Contact Kari or Jennifer at City Hall for copies
Item 6: Neighborhood Workshop Meeting Results
Mary-Alyce Burleigh distributed
copies of the March 4th Neighborhood
Workshop summary. She noted
that this very detailed report provides useful
information on:
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*elements of a successful neighborhood association
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*how to conduct interesting, effective meetings
Copies may be obtained from
Kari Page, 828-7973
Good of the Order: The following announcements were made:
Mothers' March: May 14th 1 p.m.
Planning Commission Vacancy: Applications available from
City Hall front
desk
Concern over noise emanating from the lake was noted. The
rules are not
clearly understood.
Next Meeting: September 13, 2000.
Host: North Kirkland
Minutes submitted by Mary-Alyce Burleigh(KAN
co-coordinator). Please send
all additions and corrections to maryburl@aol.com