CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.

ATTENDING: Mark Trumbauer, John Burge, Barb Ragee, Heather Newman, Jean Colley, Jim Romano, Jennifer Biely, Mimi Levin, Mark Holden, Susan Torrance, Shahina Piyarali, Kate Loyd, Don Torrie, Pat Wright, Jeannie Hale, Todd Chahill, Stan Sorscher

Excused: Bonnie Zinn, Karl Weyrauch, Shawn Whitcomb, Maggie Weissman.

GUESTS: Ade Franklin, Project Manager for the Pump Station project, King County Wastewater Division; Martha Tuttle, Community Relations, King County Wastewater Division; Kenichi Nakano, Nakano and Assoc., Landscape Architects; Tina Vincent, Nakano and Assoc., Landscape Architects Andrew Schmid from Cynthia Sullivan's office and Kit O'Neill from Ravenna Creek Alliance.

Belvoir Pump Station Update: Martha Tuttle introduced Ade Franklin, project manager for the Pump Station upgrade. Ade said it was important to inform neighbors about the project. The emergency generator operates sewage pumps in the event of a power outage. The longest outage in memory was 3 days. Susan Torrance asked about sound levels. Ade said the sound levels would be about 2 dB above current levels.

Kenichi Nakano discussed the proposal and showed plans and images of the site and proposed landscaping. The existing emergency generator will be removed and replaced. This site is combined with three others to be upgraded starting in March or April 2003. Work at each site will take about 4-5 months. The exterior of the building should not be affected, except for the new penthouse structure, housing a large intake fan and sound attenuation features. The top of the building will have a platform for viewing the undeveloped area to the north.

Kenichi and Ade asked for preference of the LCC Board regarding "limited use" or "full use" landscaping concepts. Sorscher, made a motion: The Preference of the LCC Board is for the "full use" landscaping concept for the Belvoir pump station. The motion was seconded by Mark Trumbauer. The motion passed unanimously. The limited use concept was acceptable, too, but the "full use" option was preferred. The LCC will follow up with a letter.

Initiative-80 Save Seattle Creeks: Kit O'Neill spoke in favor of Initiative-80 - the Seattle Creeks Initiative. Kit circulated petitions to get the initiative on the ballot next Spring. The initiative applies to developments over one-half acre to assist with restoration of creeks in the developed area. Jim Romano raised the question of the initiative placing an unfair burden on developers. The discussion covered examples of the required assistance, a fund to pay part of the costs, and limits on costs to businesses, property owners, and the public. The initiative's goals include salmon recovery, reduced pollution and abatement of ongoing harm as a consequence of development. Sorscher made a motion: The LCC endorses I-80, the Save Seattle Creeks Initiative. The motion was seconded by Barb Ragee. The motion passed with no "Nay" votes and one abstention.

ADMINISTRATION
Changes to the agenda: Add possible purchase of a scanner for the newsletter editor; add short report on the Sidewalk Safety Program.

Minutes: The July minutes will be included in next month's trustee agenda packets.

Treasurer Transition: Mimi Levin reported that the records were transferred to her from Han Kim. Mimi would like to open a PO Box and update the signature authority for the LCC accounts to include Mimi, Jeannie Hale and Shahina Piyarali. Mimi anticipates a spreadsheet to track names, addresses amounts, and comments for neighbors. Jennifer Biely suggested an article for the newsletter describing the major items dues money supports. In the past, these items have been legal fees, boulevard maintenance, the newsletter, donations for various causes and events, and now possibly the sidewalk safety program.

CALLS AND CONCERNS FROM NEIGHBORS (Concerns about teen drinking parties on Villa property and the dog mauling incident will be discussed during the Crime Prevention segment of the meeting.)

1. Laurelhurst TMP: Diane Matlock who lives on NE 50th between Nicklas and Harold emailed on 7/10/02 about traffic problems in the vicinity of the Villa which she felt had not been adequately addressed. She doesn't like the idea of traffic circles on 50th Avenue NE and prefers speed humps. She thought that those who live in her area should have the greatest say in traffic improvements as they are closer to the problem areas. She noted that drivers who are from outside the neighborhood are not sensitive to the neighbors. Liz Ogden responded to her specific concerns.

2. SR 513: Patti Polinsky emailed on 7/11/02 and 7/12/02 to tell us that she couldn't understand why the west side of Sand Point Way, north of Inverness, is paved and cars park there and yet the east side is dirt with no walkway for pedestrians. This is an issue that LCC continues to work on as it impacts pedestrian safety and our business community. Polinsky also suggested that the city remove the mud and grass growing on the existing pavement. It is possible that there may be asphalt we don't know about if the mud and grass is removed. In a few places where the mud and grass was removed, it turned out there was six feet of pavement.

3. Neighborhood Street Fund: Doug Peltonen emailed prior to the August NEDC meeting for assistance on his street fund grant, the city's criteria and his presentation to NEDC. Ogden and Hale provided assistance.

4. Montlake Gridlock: Ben Smith emailed on 7/16/02 to let LCC know of a Seattle Transportation employee working on Montake traffic issues. LCC will follow up.

5. Telephone Pole Accident: Patti Polinsky reported on 7/19/02 that someone hit the telephone pole just south of Katterman's on Sand Point Way. City light brought in at least nine trucks to replace one telephone pole! Polinsky asked if the City could come back and grade that area where the trucks parked and created an uneven surface in the mud along side the road.

6. Traffic Meeting in the Vicinity of 50th Avenue NE: Zinn met with neighbors, including Sue Thom, Linda Hamilton, Mary Anderson and Lee Hultz, near the Beach Club to address traffic calming and pedestrian safety issues. Zinn put neighbors in touch with Liz Ogden and appropriate Seattle Transportation contacts and phone numbers. Neighbors are interested in a traffic study for their part of the neighborhood.

7. Babysitting Network: Jennifer Spigner emailed on 7/22/02 about the babysitting network and how to secure services. Zinn responded.

8. Sidewalk Safety: Sheldon Biback, John McGary, Kim Steppe and Tom Robbie and Louise McCready contacted LCC about the sidewalk safety program and safety hazards. Weyrauch responded.

9. Children's Helicopter Landings: Neighbors Tammy Kaneshige, Bart Johnson and Julia Brunzell emailed LCC in response to the newsletter article explaining why there had been an increase in landings recently. Messages from those neighbors and the LCC responses are included in the agenda packets. LCC had made an inquiry to Children's in response to a number of complaints from neighbors.

10. Talaris: Bart Johnson and Julia Brunzell emailed in response to the newsletter update about the Talaris single-family scoping meeting. They mistakenly thought that LCC was posing obstacles to the proposal for a research institute. LCC responded explaining how the environmental process works and that LCC was commenting on items that should be included in the Environmental Impact Statement for the various alternatives. Ben Smith emailed supporting LCC's work on Talaris issues.

11. Library: Ben Smith emailed supporting funding to keep the North East Branch Library open.

12. Speeding on 41st: Ben Smith suggested that LCC arrange to have a traffic control officer on 41st to give tickets out to speeders. Susan Schmidt emailed on 7/31/02 to thank LCC for its newsletter article urging neighbors to slow down on this street. Jennifer Biely suggested the city could set up one of their warning signs that includes a speed gun.

13. School Supply Drive: Kate Hokanson and her daughter Emma Schachter emailed re a school supply drive they are working on for homeless kids through the YMCA. They are working with Burge on a short piece in the newsletter. Emma would like neighbors to drop off extra #2 pencils, crayons, notebooks, wide-ruled paper, pencil boxes, glue, pee chee folders, tissue boxes, etc. at her house on NE 41st between Surber and 41st on Belvoir Place from noon - 2pm on August 24th and 31st. For further information, call her at 206-523-5588.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. TMP on Website: Neighbor Doug Peltonen offered to put LCC's transportation plan into an acrobat file so it could be posted on the LCC website.

2. New Email Address: John Clark has a new email address jjclark41@earthlink.net.

3. All Ages Dance Ordinance: The final Council vote on the All Ages Dance ordinance was scheduled for today. Councilmember Pageler has learned that there will be amendment offered by Councilmember Conlin to remove the 14 year old minimum age limit established in the version of the bill passed by the committee last month. At last months' Neighborhood Committee meeting, Councilmembers Conlin and Licata accommodated the concerns of many by their votes to include a 14-year-old minimum age, set a re-admission fee and require operators to have two off-duty police should a dance extend beyond 2:00 a.m. The proposal still contains no curfew, workable insurance requirement or rational enforcement system.

4. Parking Ordinance: On August 9th, the Council Land Use Committee voted on a proposal to reduce parking requirements for low-income multifamily housing. The original proposal would have applied only to "center city" neighborhoods, including Capital Hill, Queen Anne and South Lake Union and would have reduced parking requirements. The Committee instead decided to eliminate parking and apply the proposal citywide. For low-income multifamily housing where incomes are 30% of median income in the area, e.g. $21, 050 for a family of three, there would be no parking required. For low-income multifamily housing where incomes are 50% of median income in the area, e.g. $35,050 for a family of three, .5 parking spaces would be required for two bedroom units and 1 parking space for units with three or more bedrooms. LCC submitted comments on the proposal and that letter is included in the correspondence packet.

5. Crosswalk on Mary Gates: Seattle Transportation has installed a crosswalk on Mary Gates at Clark Road (by the Ceramic Metal Arts Compound). The City is looking into adding a curb cut on the Clarke Road side of the street where there isn't one, as requested by LCC.

6. Children's Meeting: The next Children's Master Plan Standing Advisory Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. Jennifer Biely said she may be able to attend.

7. Princeton Street Bridge: After four months of construction, the Seattle Transportation reported today that the Princeton Bridge Replacement Project is at the halfway point and is on schedule for completion in December 2002. On August 13th at 8 a.m. 103.5 foot long reinforced concrete girders will be install onto the new bridge footings.

REPORTS/ACTION
Crime Prevention Report: Wright updated the board about crime prevention in the neighborhood and the North Precinct Advisory Council:

1. Crime Update:

2. Villa Teen Drinking/Drug Parties: Since mid-July, several neighbors, including Barbara Davis, Patti Polinsky, Nancy Oblanas and others emailed about recent teen parties on Villa property after hours. The problem primarily affects neighbors who live along 51st Avenue NE who have indicated parties have been taking place since June late into the evening and early morning hours. More recently the partying takes place every night. Neighbors are working with Officer Hope Bauer at the North Precinct. Neighbors are keeping a record of police calls made and case numbers and have been recording license plate numbers.

   Pat Wright said Diane Horswell is helping track the issue, and Polly Skinner at the Villa will set up a hotline or take calls to coordinate reports.

   There was one incident on July 3rd when men arrived at Villa and played basketball until about 11:30 p.m. waking up neighbors in the immediate vicinity. At the same time others arrived on Villa property and overturned the dumpster and climbed on the Villa roof. A neighbor called the police and a helicopter assisted in apprehending the trespassers. Three men were apprehended and booked into jail (not Laurelhurst neighbors).

   There was a big party on July 11th with about 15 young people who arrived in three different cars. The police responded and chased the kids off, but they came back. Similar documented teen parties have occurred on other dates.

   The Villa has responded by indicating that there is a security system for the building; that private security patrols the property four nights each week, twice an evening on foot and twice an evening by car and that they are working with their security team and the police on the problem. The Villa indicated that they are locking both pedestrian and vehicle gates once the campus is closed for the evening. The problem is that teens can climb the walls or squeeze through the bushes. The Villa has also met with dog owners about locking the gate after dog walks. They have installed signage about illegal activities and will prosecute offenders. The Villa is also working with LCC Crime Prevention Rep Pat Wright. Email messages regarding teen drinking parties at the Villa are included in the trustee packets.

   Pat Wright reported from the Advisory Council that Chief Kerlikowske spoke about police accountability, racial profiling, and installing cameras in patrol cars. Former mayor Wes Uhlman is setting up a fund for police improvements and community development. George Holzapfel warned about City budget cuts for crime prevention, victim's advocacy, and community service officers.

3. Dog Mauling Incident: Liz Ogden reported on 7/23/02 that her neighbor's cat was mauled by two pit bull dogs that dug under the fence in their yard. The cat was out for a walk with its owner and the family dog and the attack occurred right in front of the cat's owner. Medical expenses for the cat came to about $4000, which the dog owner was not inclined to reimburse. The dogs live just across from the Villa. The owner said the dogs were sent off to the San Juan Islands. Pat Wright assisted in providing contact information for Animal Control (386-7387 between hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 911 after hours).

Sand Point Community Housing Association: After its recent reorganization, the Sand Point Community Housing Association is forming an advisory committee to assist in planning the second phase of its housing at Magnuson Park. Phase 1 involved construction of 96 units of transitional housing. Phase 2 will build 106 additional units. The first meeting will be Wednesday, September 4th at 7 p.m. We are looking for a representative to attend that meeting.

Magnuson Park Update: The Magnuson Park Capital Improvement Plan is included in the agenda packets. Funding is tight and implementation may be slow.

The UW Housing office looked at the ideas of converting building 9 in Magnuson Park to a conference center, faculty housing or student housing.

The Parks commission discussed lighting at Magnuson Park, among other places. The Commission will try to set rules for time and manner of lighting for parks, which would be an item of strong interest for park neighbors.

UW Master Plan Update: The Land Use Committee met on August 6th and made its final recommendations on the UW Master Plan.

1. Should the proposed rezones to increase the height limit of sites 33W, 34W, and 35W from 64' to 105' be approved? These sites are located adjacent to University Way NE on the North and south sides of NE Campus Parkway, running between NE 41st street on the North and NE 40th Street on the South and would include the College Inn if it ends up in University ownership. DCLU recommended approval of the rezones. The Committee voted to support the staff recommendation that the proposed rezones be denied.

2. Should the golf driving range rezone be approved? Both DCLU and the Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the proposed rezone from 37 feet to 105 feet to allow a ten-story stainless steel chicken wire fence along Montlake Boulevard. The Committee considered six options: approve the rezone as proposed, approve with the condition recommended by the Hearing Examiner, approve with the added conditions relating to view impact and design and CUCAC review, require a contract rezone, clarify that the height limit would only apply to the golf fencing and not nearby properties, or deny the proposed rezone. The Committee decided to support the staff recommendation to deny the proposed rezone by a vote of 2-1 with Councilmember Pageler supporting the proposed rezone with limited applicability. The staff recommendation seemed to focus on balancing aesthetics against other criteria.

   The whole Council may review this in September.

3. Should provisions be added to the Master Plan concerning impacts of students off-campus? The Committee adopted several recommendations in this regard from community groups. Specifically, the Committee recommended that the MP:

   a. Provide that the University will support one Seattle Police parking enforcement officer dedicated to enforcing residential parking area in the University District; (There was discussion that language be added to require a balance between revenue collected and the cost of adding the officer.);
   

   b. Provide for a UW off-campus housing quality assurance program including requiring landlords to provide, through fee supported inspections provided by the City, certification of compliance with housing, land use, health and safety standards before listing of property by the University. (Councilmember Pageler suggested that this program be phased in over a two-year period. Councilmember Conlin suggested and it was agreed that language be added requiring biennial reports on parking enforcement and quality assurance.); and
   

   c. Provide for a UW "Good Neighbor" policy, including an off-campus UW student responsibility and accountability code.

Talaris Update:

1. Talaris Update: Bob Wicklein called Hale on July 30th to report that they are working on a revised letter restating and redefining their position on a number of the negotiation issues, but have been slow in getting the approval of the owners. He said that he would have the letter to us a couple of weeks ago. The next step would be a meeting to discuss a negotiated settlement. In the meantime, Peter Eglick has been in touch with Talaris' attorney.

2. Wetlands: Dyanne Sheldon from Sheldon & Associates, Inc. has reviewed the materials provided by LCC and agreed to assist on wetlands issues associated with development of the Battelle property. Sheldon will review the wetland delineations that have been done, coordinate with the Army Corps of Engineers and advise LCC on appropriate measures to preserve and protect the sensitive areas. Sheldon will work on a time and materials basis. She may call on LCC to assist in her site visits.

Karl would like each trustee to take forms and go up and down their own block. Forms are available on the LCC website. Weyrauch wanted to thank Sorscher for putting the form in a PDF file on our website.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 PM

Minutes prepared by Stan Sorscher LCC Secretary