Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2000

Meeting Minutes
State Street/Central Neighborhood Association
April 6, 2000 Houghton Fire Station
 
John Alberti called the meeting to order.
 
There was a presentation by the project architect on the proposed Park Place renovation.  A model was there for SSCNA members to view.  Theresa Swan from the City of Kirkland discussed the approval process for the project.
 
Kari Page, Kirkland’s Neighborhood  Services Coordinator had news on several issues:

• The skinny streets program, which Don Winters had suggested might be applicable to State Street, wouldn’t be considered for that street this year because the city is looking at streets that are in need of paving to do first as an economy measure.
• Neighborhood sign—Public works will put up a sign on the right of way for the new right turn lane at 68th St. NE and State Street.  The name that will appear on the sign is in question, since the State Street/Central neighborhood is called the  Central Neighborhood in the city’s comprehensive plan.
• Kari also reminded us that the annual Mother’s Day walk is coming up—on mother’s day, of course!

 
Ellen McMahon mentioned that the speed humps scheduled to be installed in our neighborhood are on schedule and should be installed soon.  Ellen also updated us on the strategic plan being prepared for the downtown area.  Heights of buildings is an issue.  Also, many on the planning group are in favor of opening a “hole” in the wall of buildings behind Marina Park as a way of connecting Park Lane—and Park Place—with the waterfront.
 
The next meeting was scheduled for May 4th at the Senior Center on Kirkland Ave.