November Summary
1. Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble presented by Christian Knight, Community Engagement Coordinator https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works-Department/Construction-Projects/Lake-Street-Pedestrian-Scramble The City of Kirkland received two grants for this $3.6 million project. The state department of commerce awarded it $1,000,000, the federal government gave it $1,003,000. Kirkland taxpayers' share of that is $1,915,000 2. Moss Bay Board Election and Survey Results Official Approved Board for 2024 Chair: Alex Chen Co-chair: Vacant Treasurer: Leslie Keller Secretary: Vacant Member at large: Bea Nahon Member at large: Jeanne Large Member at large: Don Winters Member at large: Brenda Nunes Member at large: Sue Contreras Member at large: Taylor Oiness 3. Update on the November 2023 city elections 4. Kirkland Police Updates presented by Lt Troy Knafla, KPD 5. Neighborhood Safety Program 2024 Kick-off presented by Don Winters, Neighborhood NSP Coordinator Send suggestions by Dec 1 to [email protected] Sept 23 Agenda and notes
Forum on ballot measure Kirkland Proposition #1 Kirkland Proposition 1 on the November 7, 2023 Ballot, presented by Lynn Zwaagstra :Parks and Community Services Director For elections info: kingcounty.gov/elections For ballot measure info: www.kirklandwa.gov/parksballot or email: [email protected] City-Appointed “Pro" Committee, presented by Susan Pappalardo For info or questions:YES on Kirkland Proposition #1 (kirklandpoolsnparks.org) or emai: [email protected] City-Appointed “Con" Committee, presented by Ken Mackenzie For info or questions: goodkirkland.org (under development) or email: [email protected] An overview of the latest developments in our neighborhood's real estate landscape. presented by Brenda Nunes. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-your-homes-true-worth-tickets-718847420987?aff=oddtdtcreator Park Lane Update : presented by Bea Nahon Nov City Council Candidate forum: Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods hosting a virtual forum for the city council candidates on Saturday October 14 from 2PM until 4PM. Register: https://tinyurl.com/KANForum Submit neighborhood questions to: [email protected] Come join the board - upcoming elections for the Moss Bay Board Send questions or apply : [email protected] Deadline for applications: Sept 30 Next happy hour Oct 9th Details to follow Agenda Items and Links 1. Proposed ballot measure for expanded aquatics, parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities in Kirkland. https://www.kirklandwa.gov/.../Parks-2023-Ballot-Measure Take the Survey - https://cityofkirkland.research.net/r/SurveyKirklandParks. 2. Houghton Village development planning update. https://www.kirklandwa.gov/.../Future-of-the-Houghton... 3. Lake St Pedestrian Scramble project update https://www.kirklandwa.gov/.../Lake-Street-Pedestrian... 4. 'Welcome to Kirkland' mural project on Lake St. https://www.austinsart.net/ Other Shout out to Don Winters who shepherded our project applications and our project on Lake Street was selected to be implemented. Agenda Items and links:
1. Discussion on the closure of Park Lane to traffic. Guest Speaker: Jim Lopez Park Lane – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov) Guest Speaker: Kirkland Greenways: Brad Weed https://kirklandgreenways.org/ Projects/Lake-Street-Pedestrian-scramble https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works-Department/Construction- City of Kirkland's retail GSI woonerf from Kas Kinkead-Cdc . https://vimeo.com/176222743 Park Lane Design https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/streets/2017/parklane/ Downtown Colville Parklets Project https://colvilletogether.org/2021/06/01/downtown-colville-parklets-project/ Guest Speaker: Downtown Kirkland Alliance: Andrea Christensen Main Street is a Movement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9D87tkzkaQ Contact: Sheila Cloney <[email protected]> 2. City of Kirkland Finance will provide an explanation on how property taxes are calculated based on appraised home values. Budget Information – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov) 3. Updates on the Parks Funding Exploratory Committee's progress and plans for future steps. Parks 2023 Ballot Measure Initiative – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov) Moss Bay Neighborhood Meeting Jan 2023
Agenda and links: Kirkland Planning: Comprehensive Plan : Plan details and survey link https://www.kirklandwa.gov/.../Kirkland-2044... Kirkland Police Department : Crime map and alert subscription https://www.kirklandwa.gov/.../Community-Crime-Mapping Neighborhood Safety Program : The process of new project selection https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Gover.../City-Managers-Office/NSP Parks Funding Exploratory Committee : All materials presented to date https://www.kirklandwa.gov/.../Parks-2023-Ballot-Measure |