Outreach to the Neighborhood

1. Community Newsletter: LCC publishes the Laurelhurst Letter monthly except for two combined issues January/February and July/August. The newsletter is mailed to the 2800 Laurelhurst households. There is also a fax broadcast of the newsletter to local public officials, 43rd and 46th district state legislators, individuals at the University of Washington, Children's Hospital and others who have expressed interested in receiving the newsletter.

2. Laurelhurst Email Network: LCC has over 575 neighbors on its Email Network. Neighbors receive one or two email messages a month about important community activities and/or issues. The list continues to grow!

3. LCC Website: LCC maintains a website at www.scn.org/neighbors/laurelhurst. The site includes information about the neighborhood, the monthly newsletter, correspondence and testimony from LCC and links to other important sites. Laurelhurst neighbor Stan Sorcher is the LCC webmaster and has contributed hundreds of hours to maintain the site for the community.

4. Calls and Concerns: At each monthly LCC Board of Trustees meeting, a segment of the meeting is devoted to addressing calls and concerns from neighbors. Neighbors often email, call or write to LCC about community issues. LCC does its best to address concerns of neighbors or to provide the tools so neighbors can solve the problems themselves.

5. Open Meetings: The LCC Board of Trustees meets the second Monday of each month at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 4805 NE 45th Street at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to all interested neighbors.

Community Forums & Events

1. Candidates Night: LCC co-sponsored a Candidates Night with the Ravenna-Bryant Community Association on October 12, 1999. The well-attended event featured candidates for the five city council positions and proponents and opponents of Initiative 695, the license tab measure.

2. Neighbor Appreciation Day: LCC sponsored a Neighbor Appreciation Day Celebration on February 12th honoring neighbors for their random acts of kindness that make Laurelhurst such a nice neighborhood. Mayor Paul Schell presented those nominated to receive Good Neighbor Awards with Certificates of Appreciation. King County Councilmember Cynthia Sullivan assisted in providing beautifully framed certificates. This highly-successful event, organized by Coco Sherman, the LCC Special Events Coordinator, was featured in a front-page article in The University Herald on February 16, 2000.

3. Race for the Cure: LCC participated in the 1999 Sixth Annual Race for the Cure. A portion of the course included a segment through Laurelhurst. Coco Sherman organized the "Laurelhurst Lightening" Team and several neighbors participated in the event. Proceeds from this 5K run/walk were used to promote awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. The event was organized by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister Susan who died from breast cancer at age 36.

Parks and Open Space Issues

1. Draft 2000 Parks ComPlan: LCC reviewed the Draft 2000 Parks ComPlan, attended a community workshop on the proposal and testified before the Board of Park Commissioners about the draft plan in several areas. LCC opposed proposed changes to the Parks Department mission statement that would have eliminated the commitment of the Department to conservation efforts and citizen involvement and would have shifted the mission of the Department from serving the people of Seattle to include serving tourists. With regard to the Six-Year Action Plan, LCC recommended including unfunded projects from the '93 Parks ComPlan, acquisition of the City Light Substation in Laurelhurst and inclusion of the Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park on the backside of University Village.

2. ProParks 2000: LCC had a representative at the ProParks 2000 Committee meetings for the past nine months, closely monitored that process and attended workshops sponsored by the Committee, the Parks Department and the Department of Neighborhoods. LCC commented on the capital improvement rating criteria, inclusion of funding for expansion of the Laurelhurst Community Center as called for in the 1993 Parks ComPlan, inclusion of the Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park in the funding recommendations, and on other issues.

3. Gym at Laurelhurst School: LCC has joined the Laurelhurst Site Council in requesting that funds be included in the February 2001 school capital levy to replace or substantially upgrade the gym at Laurelhurst Elementary School. It is LCC's hope that the School District and the City can share the cost. The small gym was built with joint Parks Department and School District funds in the early 1950's and is inadequate to meet the needs of our community and the school.

4. Blakeley Crescent Park: LCC has worked with the Seahawks, Northeast District Council, Neighborhoods Enduring Seahawk Impacts (NESI), several northeast Seattle neighborhoods and City departments in developing the concept of the Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park, a Paul Allen Legacy Project. The proposed park consists of a two-block park area on the north and south side of Blakeley from 25th NE through 27th NE and will include sidewalks, curbs, improvements to the Burke-Gilman Trail and landscaping. This much needed urban refuge will improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along Blakeley.

5. Giardia at Magnuson Park: After hearing from neighbors about confirmed reports of dogs developing giardia at the off leash dog area in Magnuson Park, LCC wrote to the Parks Department requesting that warning signs be posted in the area to alert our neighbors and others using the area to the dangers. Giardia is a serious affliction for dogs and can be transmitted to humans.

6. Lighting at Playfields: LCC wrote to Councilmember Judy Niscastro opposing a proposal that would allow lighting up to 100 feet tall in certain playfields due to the impacts on the surrounding communities. The proposed Code amendment would mean that fields could operate until 10:30 p.m. during the week and on weekends and would result in increased traffic and noise in the neighborhoods.

7. Shoreline Streetends: LCC is working with the City and Friends of Streetends regarding implementation of the City's Shoreline Streetends law. The intent of the new law is to preserve as public rights-of-way shoreline streetends on public property and to facilitate improvement for public uses and access. Laurelhurst has six shoreline streetends on the City's inventory. LCC trustee Emilie Cobb is coordinating this effort.

8. Ravenna Woods: LCC has been a strong supporter of the acquisition of Ravenna Woods as open space during the last year. Ravenna Woods is tucked away at the southern end of Ravenna Avenue NE across 25th NE from University Village. Its steep slopes are laced with springs, and deciduous trees form a leafy canopy over the "walking land" and the Burke-Gilman Trail. LCC wrote many letters and commented at public hearings. LCC supported a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant to acquire the property as open space. During the period in which a developer was seeking to build a series of large rooming houses on the environmentally fragile site, LCC commented on the EIS scoping asking that construction issues, potential for slides and flooding and habitat issues be addressed in the EIS. LCC co-hosted a benefit concert at St. Stephens on October 17, 1999 to help raise money to acquire the property. The concert featured works by Brahms, Telemann and Grieg. The City is now moving forward to acquire the property as open space.

9. Metropolitan Park District Legislation: LCC commented on Senate Bill 6566, the Local Park Authority Bill (formerly known as the Metropolitan Park District Legislation) and testified at a legislative hearing on the bill. This bill could have led to privatization of Seattle parks, elimination of accountability to Seattle's citizens and displacement of the City's budgetary commitment to parks and open space. The bill ultimately passed, but in a form that addressed some of the concerns of LCC.

10. Seattle Center/Community Centers Levy: LCC worked hard to convince public officials to include funding to expand the Laurelhurst Community Center in the 1999 Seattle Center/Community Centers Levy. Councilmembers Licata and Steinbrueck were particularly supportive of LCC efforts. Even though funds for the Laurelhurst Community Center were not included in the funding package, LCC voted to support the ballot measure due to a long-standing commitment of the community to parks and open space measures.

UW Related Issues

1. Ceramic Metal Arts Building: For the past year, LCC has been working with the University of Washington on plans to improve the Ceramic Metal Arts Building on Mary Gates Memorial Drive in response to hundreds of complaints from Laurelhurst neighbors. Neighbors met with representatives from the University to review plans and to address the concerns of neighbors. As a result of the University's cooperation with our community, awning material has been installed on the top portion of the structure to block the glaring light and to hide the "art materials;" the cyclone fence walls have been painted a dark color; and a berm has been created and extensive landscaping will be installed. The UW has also replaced the old, rusty fence around the playfield on the corner of Mary Gates Memorial Drive and NE 45th. This progress was made in large part due to efforts of neighbors Kent Mettler and Myrna Torrie.

2. Belvoir Pump Station: LCC has worked with the UW and the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources on safety improvements and design changes to the Belvoir Pump Station located on NE Surber. The current railing along the stairs that lead to the pump station no longer met the Code requirements and the location was subject to frequent vandalism and partying by local teenagers. LCC worked with neighbors in the area and made recommendations to ensure that the plans integrate with the character of the neighborhood and are sensitive to the ecological nature of the site.

3. UW Party Shack: In the process of working on the Belvoir Pump Station project, LCC learned of the existence of a "party shack" on the UW's property in the wetlands area on Surber and NE 41st. The shack was used for partying and illegal activities by neighborhood teenagers and posed a health and safety risk due to garbage and broken glass around the site and the growing number of rats in the community. LCC has worked cooperatively with the UW in addressing the problem. The University has agreed to remove the shack.

4. CUCAC: LCC provides a representative to the City-University Citizen Advisory Committee (CUCAC) which provides advise to the City and the University regarding the physical development of the greater University area, the provision of adequate city services to the University and adjacent communities and protection of neighboring communities from potential adverse impacts of development.

5. Community Leaders Group: LCC provides a representative to meet regularly with UW administration on issues of common concern to develop cooperative solutions.

6. UW Student Housing at Sand Point: In Summer, 1999, the UW made a commitment to keep student family housing at Sand Point and replace the deteriorated 1940's era buildings with new apartments. LCC reviewed the plans and the traffic and transportation impacts of the expansion.

Public Safety

1. Adequate Police Funding: During this year's City budget process, LCC wrote to the Mayor requesting adequate funding for staffing, back-up support for officer safety and a quicker response time, two-officer vehicles to ensure officer safety, additional officers for speed and traffic control around Laurelhurst schools, the park and on arterials; and funding for crime prevention and Block Watch programs to educate residents about personal and home safety measures.

2. North Precinct Advisory Council: LCC provides a representative, Pat Wright, to the North Precinct Advisory Council. Pat also serves as secretary for that group.

3. Proposition 10: LCC opposed Proposition 10, a proposed charter amendment that appeared on the November 1999 ballot. The proposed measure would have eliminated citizen participation in selection of the Chief of Police. LCC helped to write the con statement in the official voters pamphlet and participated in the voters video guide.

Seahawks at Husky Stadium

1. Traffic, Transportation and Other Impacts: LCC reviewed and commented on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relating to construction of a new football stadium at the present Kingdome location and the Seahawks use of Husky Stadium during the 2000 and 2001 NFL football seasons. Through its involvement in Neighborhoods Enduring Seahawk Impacts (NESI), the City-University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) and the Northeast District Council (NEDC), LCC participated in development of a Transportation Management Plan to mitigate the impacts of the Seahawks interim use of Husky Stadium.

2. Neighborhood Enhancement Element of the EIS: The EIS calls for a Neighborhood Enhancement Element in recognition of the fact that northeast Seattle neighborhoods will bear the brunt of inconveniences associated with Seahawks games at Husky Stadium. LCC has worked in cooperation with the Seahawks and other impacted communities for the past 18 months in addressing this element of the EIS. Rather than funding individual traffic and/or transportation-related projects, the Seahawks expressed an interest in funding or partially funding a Legacy Project that would benefit northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Under the leadership of Laurelhurst neighbor Paul Klemond, neighborhoods agreed upon development of the Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park as a Paul Allen Legacy Project.

3. Memorandum of Understanding: LCC worked with other groups in negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Paul Allen Legacy Project as a means to address the Neighborhood Enhancement Element of the EIS. After almost a dozen drafts of the Agreement, the Memorandum of Understanding was finalized and signed by the Seahawks, Northeast District Council and Neighborhoods Enduring Seahawks Impacts. LCC commented extensively during this process, participated in numerous meetings and helped to draft the final agreement. As a result of the MOU, the Seahawks have committed to providing $80,000 towards development of the Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park. The proposed park will implement a key strategy in the Ravenna Urban Village component of the University Community Urban Center Neighborhood Plan. Funds provided by the Seahawks. The project will provide a much-needed urban refuge in an area scheduled for increased development and will help to calm traffic on the backside of University Village.

4. Seahawk Fans at Battelle: In January 2000, LCC responded to a proposal from the group managing the conference center on the Battelle property to provide food, lodging and parking to Seahawks fans during the interim two-year period when the Seahawks will be playing games at Husky Stadium. LCC wrote to ERA Care about the proposal with concerns that this use would not be consistent with the zoning and the 1991 Settlement Agreement. ERA Care responded that the premises would not be used for Seahawk purposes.

5. RPZ in the Town of Yesler: Under the leadership of neighbor Paul Klemond, LCC was successful in receiving a game day Residential Parking Zone in the Town of Yesler (behind the Laurelhurst business district). Over 80% of neighbors in the area responding to a questionnaire supported the RPZ.

Neighborhood Improvements and Other Issues

1. 41st Street Traffic Calming Project: LCC applied for and was awarded a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant to extend the current planted median on the 41st Street Boulevard. A pedestrian refuge island has been installed on NE Surber, with a landscaping plan designed by Rich Haag, who also did the original landscape design for the Battelle property. Curb bulbs have been installed and construction on the median extension will begin in July 2000.

2. Sidewalk Extension on NE 35th and 43rd NE: Thanks to the efforts of Doug and Libby Armintrout and neighbors in this area, LCC was successful in receiving a Neighborhood Matching Fund Grant to install a sidewalk extension across the shoreline streetend at this location. The new sidewalk extension means that neighbors will no longer have to walk across the muddy lot or onto the street. Landscaping plans are also planned to improve the vacant lot at this location.

3. Traffic Improvement at 43rd Avenue NE and 42nd Avenue NE: LCC received funding through the Neighborhood Street Fund to improve the corner of 43rd NE and 42nd NE. There have been many near head-on collisions at this lop-sided Y in the road. The improvement should be installed in 2000. This project was made possible by the efforts of neighbor Doug Armintrout.

4. 49th Avenue Chicane Project: LCC received funding through the Neighborhood Street Fund to install a series of chicanes to slow traffic on 49th Avenue NE. Neighbors in this area have worked for years to slow down the traffic on this street. This project was made possible by the efforts of many neighbors, including Karl Weyrauch.

5. Traffic Circle at NE 43rd and 38th NE: Thanks to the diligent efforts of neighbor Susan Marten a traffic circle with beautiful landscaping has been installed at this location. The project received funding in 1998 through the Neighborhood Street Fund.

6. Cellular Phone Towers: LCC opposed a draft ordinance allowing cellular transmitters atop buildings as a matter of right as an exception to height limits in the zoning code. LCC was concerned about the visual impacts, impairing views and health and safety effects.

7. Noise: LCC commented on proposed revisions to the City's noise ordinance. Laurelhurst has historically been a quiet neighborhood, but the pressure for greater density and increased traffic and congestion and other growth-related issues prompted strong support for a noise ordinance with teeth. The City Council subsequently accepted many of the LCC recommendations in strengthening the noise ordinance.

8. Phone Service Problems: Hundreds of Laurelhurst neighbors experienced phone service problems over a several month period in 1999. LCC alerted neighbors through the Email Network and the newsletter and worked with the Utilities and Transportation Commission and UW West to solve the problem.

9. Junk Storage Amendments: LCC wrote to the City Council supporting enforcement amendments to the land use code to allow citations to neighbors who litter their yards with piles of junk and garbage or abandoned vehicles or appliances. Under changes to the code, violators will have a fixed number of days to clean up their mess or they will receive a citation.

10. Spiger Building: LCC continues to work with the Spiger brothers and DCLU to ensure completion of the Spiger Building, located at 3501-3515 NE 45th in accordance with development regulations and other code provisions. The building has been an eyesore due to piles of debris and unsafe conditions on the property.

Libraries

1. Sand Point Branch Library: LCC supports a full service community branch library on the site of the former Sand Point Naval Air Station at Magnuson Park. The Board of Trustees voted to support an Opportunity Fund Grant application by neighbors working to implement this project.

2. Reallocation of Library Proceeds: LCC wrote to the City urging sufficient time for citizens to review a proposed ordinance that would reallocate the proceeds of the library bond measure shifting funds from the neighborhood branch libraries to the downtown branch.

University Village Related Development

1. Intracorp Housing/Mixed Use Development: Intracorp is planning a condominium/mixed used development on the backside of the Village along Blakeley. This approximately 380 foot long development will include between 111 and 115 condominiums with retail space on the ground level. LCC reviewed the traffic impact assessment, the Environmental Checklist, attended design review meetings and requested along with other neighborhoods a public meeting to review the environmental impacts of the project. LCC testified at a public hearing on May 9, 2000 providing preliminary comments on the proposed development, requesting a second public meeting because the revised plans were not available prior to the meeting and requesting that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared due to the magnitude of the project and its many impacts. That area is targeted for growth and much needed housing. LCC wants to ensure that pedestrian, vehicle and bicycle safety impacts are adequately addressed as well as impacts to the Burke-Gilman Trail.

2. U Village Proposed Expansion: LCC along with many Laurelhurst neighbors attended a pre-design meeting on April 17, 2000 relating to proposed expansion at University Village. The Village is planning to expand and rebuild at the north end of the Village where the liquor store and post office used to be located as well as behind Bartells. Planning for a 700-900 stall parking garage is in the works and 70,000 additional square feet of retail space, thus increasing the size of the Village by one-third. Because LCC consistently hears from neighbors about parking and traffic concerns relating to University Village, we will continue to monitor the expansion plans and comment as appropriate.

3. U Village Master Planning: For the last year, LCC has participated with the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use in developing an ordinance to require preparation of a master plan for commercial entities such as University Village. LCC attended workshops and provided comments regarding the master plan process, thresholds triggering the requirement to prepare a plan, formation of a citizen advisory committee to assist in plan development, framework policies, traffic and transportation issues and other concerns. LCC commented on the draft ordinance and the proposal was modified to reflect public comment received. LCC is currently reviewing a new proposed master plan ordinance and will comment in the weeks to come.

4. Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park: As noted above, LCC has worked with the Seahawks, Northeast District Council, Neighborhoods Enduring Seahawk Impacts (NESI), several northeast Seattle neighborhoods and City departments on the Proposed Blakeley Crescent Park. Under the direction of LCC neighbor Paul Klemond, a commitment was secured from the Seahawks to contribute $80,000 to develop the park. LCC has commented at ProParks 2000 Committee meetings requesting funding in the fall parks and open space levy for the park. The Board of Park Commissioners accepted the LCC recommendation that the project be included in the Draft 2000 Parks ComPlan. LCC contacted University Village about contributing to the project and secured a $10,000 commitment.

Children's Hospital

1. Helicopter Landings Oversight Committee: LCC has worked cooperatively with Children's on the Helicopter Landings Review Committee since 1992. Although zoning prohibits helipads within 2,000 feet of a residential neighborhood due to safety and environmental concerns, the Hearing Examiner granted a conditional use permit at that time with many restrictions, including limiting landings to life-threatening emergencies and formation of an advisory committee to monitor landings. This process has worked well and the committee has met about twice year to review all landings to ensure compliance with the Hearing Examiner's decision. In the past few months, it has been suggested that continued oversight may no longer be necessary. After reviewing the history of the issue and hearing from neighbors, LCC formed a subcommittee to review the continued need for the Helicopter Landings Review Committee. LCC is working cooperatively with Children's to develop a plan for continued neighborhood oversight.

2. Annual Report: LCC submitted written comments on Children's Hospital Master Plan Status Report urging that more complete information be provided to ensure accountability to the community.

Laurelhurst Elementary School Issues

1. School Renaming Issue: In November 1999 the Seattle School Board honored longtime Laurelhurst Elementary School teacher Aki Kurose by renaming the former Sharples School after her. Controversy surfaced over the renaming as the Sharples family had not been involved in renaming the school. LCC was approached about the possibility of renaming Laurelhurst School after Casper Sharples because of his ties with Children's Hospital. After an email poll of neighbors, LCC wrote to the School Board encouraging that it take steps to restore the Casper Sharples legacy by renaming a future school in his honor.

2. Aki Kurose Peace Garden: LCC nominated the Peace Garden to receive a special bronze plaque from the Department of Neighborhoods to commemorate the contribution of the Neighborhood Matching Fund and the hard work of many neighbors.

3. Laurelhurst Gym: As noted above, LCC has written to the School District requesting that the February 2001 capital levy include funds to substantially upgrade or replace the gym at Laurelhurst School.

Traffic and Transportation Issues in the Neighborhood

1. St. Bridget Expansion: LCC reviewed St. Bridget's plans to expand by adding to the educational and social portions of the church and the traffic impacts of the expansion and a parking study prepared by consultants.

2. Metro Advisory Committee: LCC's nomination of neighbor Russ Pearson to serve on the Metro Advisory Committee met with approval by the King County Council. Councilmember Sullivan and County Executive Sims were instrumental in ensuring confirmation of Pearson by the Council.

3. TransLake Washington Study Committee: Laurelhurst neighbor Jean Amick represented Laurelhurst on the TransLake Washington Study Committee, a 47-person committee with representatives from local governments, state and regional agencies, neighborhoods and business groups. The goal of the committee was to develop a set of reasonable and feasible solutions to improve mobility across and around the north end of Lake Washington. LCC's primary concern was possible expansion of SR 520. The committee issued its recommendations this past fall. Amick continues to work on TransLake Washington issues for the community during the EIS process.

4. Laurelhurst TMP: LCC has begun preliminary work to develop a transportation management plan for the area of the neighborhood covering Laurelhurst schools, churches and the Playfield. As part of this process, LCC reviewed and provided comments on a Traffic Manual developed by Villa Academy.

Housing

1. Sand Point Housing: LCC commented on Sand Point housing programs relating to criminal background of applicants, the weapons policy and neighborhood safety issues. LCC concerns were incorporated into Sand Point Community Housing Association policies.

2. Accessory Dwelling Units: On January 11, 2000, LCC commented on the DCLU proposal to once again revise legislation governing standards for accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as mother-in-law apartments. LCC continues to be concerned about duplexing single-family neighborhoods without regard to parking and traffic issues.

Neighborhood Matching Fund: LCC wrote to the City opposing cuts to the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). The NMF fosters partnerships between citizens and city government and leverages the resources of both. Unfortunately, the City Council by a 5-4 vote approved a cut in the Mayor's proposal to increase the NMF from $3.7M to $4.5M. Thanks to the efforts of Councilmember Licata, the City Council passed a resolution that any excess revenues collected by mid-2000 would be used for funding the NMF and increased neighborhood community hours.

Member Organizations

1. Seattle Community Council Federation: LCC is a member of the Seattle Community Council Federation, an organization that includes representatives from neighborhoods throughout the City. An LCC representative attends monthly Federation meetings and Trustees review the monthly minutes and reports from that organization on a variety of issues.

2. Northeast District Council (NEDC): LCC has continued its membership in NEDC, an organization that includes representatives from northeast Seattle neighborhoods. NEDC provides recommendations regarding allocation of the Neighborhood Street Fund and the Neighborhood Matching Fund and addresses a variety of public policy issues.

3. North Precinct Advisory Council: LCC has a representative on the North Precinct Advisory Council to maintain a partnership with law enforcement and other northeast Seattle neighborhoods to ensure and promote safety in our community. The LCC Crime Prevention Representative, Pat Wright, is the LCC representative to this group.

4. City-University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC): LCC has continued its long-term membership on CUCAC. The LCC representative to this group, Cheryl Kitchin, recently completed her term as co-chair of CUCAC and will continue to represent the Laurelhurst community on that group as the University moves forward in developing its 10-year Master Plan.

5. Laurelhurst Elementary School Foundation: LCC contributes to and supports the work of the Laurelhurst Elementary School Foundation.

6. Sand Point Community Liaison Committee: Kate Lloyd represents LCC on the Sand Point Community Liaison Committee. This group provides recommendations on development of Magnuson Park.

7. Neighborhoods Enduring Seahawk Impacts (NESI): LCC has worked extensively with NESI to address the Seahawks use of Husky Stadium. Laurelhurst neighbor Paul Klemond chairs this group.

8. Friends of Ravenna Woods: Because of a long-term commitment to parks and open space, LCC joined Friends of Ravenna Woods in October 1999 to provide support for acquisition of the property.

9. Seattle Council on Airport Affairs: A series of changes implemented by the FAA and the Port of Seattle have rerouted the majority of aircraft traffic over Seattle's residential neighborhoods, including Laurelhurst. These neighborhoods now bear a disproportionate noise burden from Sea-Tac operations. LCC joined the Seattle Council on Airport Affairs to keep abreast of issues affecting our community.

10. Sound Rights: LCC is a member of Sound Rights, an organization devoted to keeping neighborhoods quiet and peaceful places to live. LCC relies upon the thorough research of this group in addressing noise issues.