Painted Piano vandalized at Paramount School Park

Monday, August 17, 2015

Good Day Sunshine by Yasuyo Dunnet
was enjoyed by hundreds at the Ice Cream Social

The Painted Piano in Paramount School Park made it through the Ridgecrest Ice Cream Social Thursday evening with 3,000 people - and no problems.

The next day, Friday, in broad daylight, the piano was so badly damaged that it has been removed from the park.

The only people in the park at the time were a group of elementary school students at a camp and a few 12-14 year old boys with bikes and skateboards. No one saw the vandalism being done, but the camp teachers and students saw the damage as they were leaving the park.

The top was broken off and flipped over on the ground and all of the internal keys and attachments were pulled out, dangling loose and strewn all over the ground.

Pieces were picked up, awaiting removal
after the vandalism on Friday afternoon

The piano was named Good Day Sunshine and artist Yasuyo Dunnet is heartbroken at the destruction of the art she worked so hard to create.

I expected some damages as it is placed in the public place, but never imagined someone would do this. I want to remind the community to be respectful for the pianos out there.
The piano time is a great program and I do not want to see any other pianos go through this kind of mistreatment. These are kindly donated pianos, and everyone who is involved with this program worked hard hoping people would enjoy the pianos. 

Anyone with information on this vandalism should call the Shoreline Police 206-296-3311 or call 911 and say "non-emergency".



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Lyon Creek Flood Mitigation road closure and construction update

August 12, 2015 culvert replacement
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

Access and parking in Town Center from Swirl Frozen Yogurt to the alleyway will be closed August 17 to September 2. The access near Starbucks has re-opened and the drive-thru is back to its normal route.

During the closure, KLB construction will replace the culvert under the Town Center entrance near Swirl/Subway (L40) with a 20’ wide x 140’ long concrete box culvert.

August 13, 2015 culvert replacement
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

This task also includes stabilization of the stream bed and culvert bed. Disturbed areas will also be revegetated with approximately 300 native plants. KLB Construction will install split rail fencing to delineate and protect environmentally sensitives areas and a pre-cast wall behind the town center to protect the businesses from flooding.

The project is currently on schedule and on budget. The City expects the contractor to complete the in-stream work by September 15th and the project in October 2015.

Other pictures of the project including the SR 522 Culvert replacement, here.



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Messing with God's Country Book Reading at Third Place Books

Seattle author Melissa Laird will appear at Third Place Books on Aug. 19, 2015, to read from her Northwest eco-thriller Messing with God's Country.
The book reading and book signing event will run from 7 to 8pm at the book store, located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

In this eco-thriller, Laird uses her experience as a philanthropy officer for a national conservation non-profit and her interest in the Seattle music scene to weave a fast-paced tale of philanthropy, conservation, jazz and violent racism.

"Messing with God's Country" gives readers a detailed sense of life and culture in the Pacific Northwest - the incredible natural beauty, a culture that embraces a love of the land, independence, and in the extreme - the pocket of hatred that in the 1980s and '90s grew in the woods that are so revered.

Laird has lived in the Seattle area since 1971. She has an English degree from Stanford University and a master's degree in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington. Since 1996 she has worked at The Nature Conservancy in Seattle, where she is associate director of philanthropy. Reach her at 206-462-9582 or via email.




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Reminder of Back to School registration deadline


The deadline to register your family for Back to School assistance through the Shoreline Back to School Event is Friday, August 21 at 5pm.


You can also call the Registration line 206-393-4916 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call within 48 hours.

A letter with your assigned check-in time and map to the event will be mailed to you.



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Police action in Shoreline week of 8-10-15

Here are a few interesting items from the Shoreline police blotter, week of 8-10-15.

08-02 Shoreline Fire was called for a burn incident at a home in the 14800 block of Greenwood. Because there was a narcotics incident at the residence the previous year, Fire asked for Police assistance. "In the back yard, the resident had started a fire in the BBQ with logs, during the hottest / driest summer in recent history. Then resident dumped the logs onto the lawn, which is actually just tinder dry dead grass."

08-07 A female was trespassed from Shari's Restaurant after locking herself in the bathroom - for four hours.

08–07 Silver Honda Civic struck a pedestrian at the intersection of N 175th St and Ashworth Ave N. Honda fled scene without exchanging info or checking on pedestrian struck by car. The pedestrian apparently was not badly injured.

08-08 Death investigation underway for man who died at Goldie's Casino.

Trends for the week: Several burglaries in different parts of town, different methods. Five people were trespassed at different times from grocery stores, possibly all for shoplifting. 

Four incidents of vandalism during the week: the decorative wooden bannister and support post were broken at Yum Yum Thai, 900 N 160. The window was broken with a rock at North Sound Oral Surgery in N 185. Someone is repeatedly cutting the locks to the Syre Playfield. Juveniles threw rocks and broke a window at a home in the 500 block of N. Greenwood. Homeowner deployed a BB gun.



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FREE Jackson Park perimeter Trail Walk this Saturday

Walk the Jackson Park perimeter trail
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Shoreline Walks is crossing into Seattle (barely) to host a free community walk around the perimeter of Jackson Park Golf Course.

The walk takes place Saturday, August 22 at 10:00am and is led by Volunteer Walk Leader Donna Eggen. Walkers should meet in front of the QFC at 1531 145th Street. The course features a 2.25 mile perimeter walking trail that is an excellent and hearty walk with beautiful views.

The free walk is part of the Shoreline Walks community walking program sponsored by the City of Shoreline. Check out their webpage for more details or contact Marianne Johnson mjohnson@shorelinewa.gov, 206-801-2638. 

Walk is approximately 2.25 miles / 2.5hrs.
Walk Rating: Moderate-Difficult because of some steep areas and stairs along the walk. 
Meet in front of QFC, 1531 NE 145th St, Seattle



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Shoreline Planning Commission to discuss Critical Areas Ordinance

Shoreline Planning Commission
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Regular Meeting 7pm
Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers 
17500 Midvale Ave N

Agenda Highlight

  • Critical Areas Ordinance Update - Subchapter 1 - General Provisions, Related Title 20 Changes, and Follow Up Items.
Join the Planning Commission as they discuss potential updates to the City’s Critical Areas regulations. These regulations protect streams, wetlands, steep slopes and other geologically hazardous areas throughout the City. The City held two public conversations in May to gather comments and suggestions on the critical area regulations. Potential changes to these regulations include updates for consistency with Best Available Science, as well as adding standards for critical area reports and clarifying existing unclear code sections.

Wetlands, Geologic Hazard Areas and related changes to the Shoreline Master Program critical area regulations were reviewed by Planning Commission in June. The draft code sections and staff reports together with other project information can be found online.

Following the September 17 public hearing, Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council on what Critical Areas Ordinance updates to adopt. City Council will review the recommended changes in October and are currently scheduled to consider adoption in November.
For questions or more information, contact Associate Planner Juniper Nammi 206-801-2525.

Link to full Agenda

Link to full Packet

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Early childhood music classes begin in September for Alley Bell Music in Lake Forest Park

Alley Bell Music, a licensed Music Together center, will be opening a new location at the Northwest Ballet Center in the Lake Forest Park Town Center in September 2015! 

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music curriculum for children ages 0-5 and the adults who love them. The program is built on the fundamental beliefs that:
  1. All children are musical
  2. All children can achieve basic music competence
  3. The participation and modeling of parents and caregivers is essential to a child’s musical growth
  4. Young children’s musical growth occurs best in a playful, musically rich, and developmentally appropriate setting, free of direct instruction and performance pressure, where learning activities are interesting, fun and accessible for both children and adults
Alley Bell Music also has a center in downtown Edmonds at the Barclay Shelton Dance Centre. All of their teachers hold advanced degrees in Music, and have also completed the intensive Music Together Teacher Training Certification program. To register for fall semester classes or a free demonstration class on August 27, visit their website.

Teaching staff

SARAH RICHĂ€RD: is the director and teacher of weekly classes at Alley Bell Music. She earned a B.M. in Music Education from Western Washington University, and an M.M. in Voice Pedagogy from Texas Christian University. It was during her time at TCU that she was introduced to Music Together®. She received her Music Together Teacher Certification training in 2011 from the co-founder of Music Together, Lili Levinowitz. In addition to teaching at Alley Bell Music, Sarah has ten years of experience as a K-6 music educator in the Edmonds and Shoreline School Districts, and has a private voice studio at Kennelly Keys Music in Lynnwood, WA. She frequently performs as a soprano soloist in the greater Seattle area, most recently with the Mukilteo Community Orchestra. She is mother to six year old Josiah and two year old Jamison.

BRENNA WELLS: a native of the Pacific Northwest, Brenna is relocating to the Seattle area after spending the last several years in Boston. She holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Western Washington University, an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London, England. Brenna completed the Music Together Teacher Certification training in 2012 at the South Shore Conservatory in Massachusetts. Prior to her move to Seattle, she taught Music Together classes at Music and Movement, a licensed center in Newark, MA. In addition to teaching at Alley Bell Music, Brenna also maintains a thriving career as a professional soprano soloist, and private piano and voice teacher. She is the mother of two young boys.

LAURA COYER: has worked for many years as a music educator through her private piano studio and as a teacher of early childhood and elementary music classes. Music has been a central part of Laura's life since she was young through years of study on piano and cello, participation in numerous orchestral groups and as a solo performer. She received her Music Together training in August 2014 and is thrilled to be joining the Alley Bell Music team. Laura has a strong commitment to bringing music into the lives of all families, and was a Music Together parent for many years with her own children. Laura has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music and completed her Doctoral degree in piano performance at the University of Washington. Laura performs locally as an accompanist, chamber musician and soloist on the piano and plays in the cello section of the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra. Laura is also on staff at Chickadee Music Together in Seattle, WA.

The Ballet Center is located in the lower level of Town Center, behind the retail spaces. Entrance via a stairway from the parking lot or the hallway behind the escalator. Town Center is at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.



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WSDOT landslide mitigation work resumes along northern rail lines near Everett and Mukilteo

Crews will start landslide mitigation work near Mukilteo and Everett this week to help limit landslides that disrupt passenger train service north of Seattle.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is spending $16.1 million in federal funds on slide management projects to help shore up slopes along rail lines. Six historically slide prone sites were selected for work. Two projects were completed in 2014. This summer and late fall work will take place at three sites near Mukilteo and one near Everett.

Types of work include:
  • Retaining walls to catch debris before it hits tracks
  • Slide detection fences for early landslide warning
  • Slope stabilization/erosion control
  • Improved drainage systems

While there can never be absolute guarantees when dealing with landslides, the work is designed to help reduce landslides and/or minimize their damage to rail lines. The two stabilization projects completed near Mukilteo in 2014 did not have any landsides during the subsequent fall/winter rainy season.

WSDOT, Amtrak, BNSF Railway, Sound Transit and other partners formed the Landslide Mitigation Work Group in 2013. The group has researched historical slide locations and causes along coastal bluffs and used that data to identify the six project sites. The group also meets with local governments and citizens about ways landowners can help prevent slides on their property.

In the past 10 years there have been more than 200 landslides along the Seattle to Everett coastline. Each slide that covers or disturbs rail lines triggers a mandatory 48-hour halt to passenger train traffic while BNSF clears tracks and ensures the area is stable.



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Photos: Celebrate Shoreline is all about the kids

Sunday, August 16, 2015

How many kids does it take to hold one corn snake?

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Celebrate Shoreline, held Saturday in Cromwell Park, was all about the kids. Craft booths, pony rides, surfing, inflatables, and nothing says 'party' like a corn snake!

Ben Norton rides the pony

Pony rides were a special treat for our city kids - and there's a handler on the other end of the leading rein.

Pat the Bunny

The farm came to Shoreline, with a selection of bunnies for children to hold and pet.

Show your strength!

There was a modern day, kid-sized version of the old carnival game to test your strength - and the modern version isn't rigged!

Ride the Wave!

A surfer simulation with a padded floor and sides - and no sharks.

Inflatables galore

Half a dozen inflatables to choose from, and bounce on, including a faux carousel. 

The fire department was there with trucks and medic cars. Cotton candy made fresh while you watched.

King County Library volunteers

For the grown-ups there were lots of information booths - King County Library, Metro Transit, King County, Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods. Churches, businesses, preschools.

All of this, followed by a multi-band music concert from the amphitheatre on the grounds.

Happy 20th Birthday, Shoreline!



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Share your basketball coaching skills with Shorewood Thunderbird Select teams

Shorewood Thunderbird Select Basketball is seeking qualified coaches for the 2015-2016 playing season. Our season begins with tryouts in September and concludes with playoffs in March.

Our program focuses on the development of local 4th thru 8th Grade Boys in all areas of basketball fundamentals and skills as well as the character traits needed to one day compete at the high school level. Our program is supported by an active and involved Board that works to ensure coaches have the tools needed for success.

The ideal coaching candidate has a passion for the game as well the ability to help each member of the team to develop to their full potential. A strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals and the ability to teach those fundamentals to the players is a must. Coaches will conduct weekly practices (typically two to three per week) as well as coach weekend games and tournaments. Prior coaching experience is preferred, but is not mandatory. This is a paid position. Background checks will be required prior to hiring.

If you are interested in coaching in an up and coming program, and want to be part of something special, this might be the coaching position for you. Please send your coaching resume and a brief statement about why you would like to coach in the Shorewood Select Program.



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Pipe Band takes 6th place at Glasgow competition

NW Junior Pipe Band shows off 6th Place Trophy
Photo courtesy NWJPB
The Northwest Junior Pipe Band took 6th place (out of 32 bands) in their division in the big, international pipe band competition in Glasgow, Scotland this week.

Cheering section
Photo courtesy NWJPB

They did not travel alone, or unsupported. The photo shows just a portion of friends and family who went along to cheer them on!



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An untold story of World War II - Asian soldiers in German uniforms captured on Omaha Beach on D-Day

On June 6, 1944, among those captured by American forces on Omaha Beach were soldiers in German Wehrmacht uniforms who had Asian features and spoke a language no one immediately understood.

Who were these men and how did they happen to be posted on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day? It turns out they were Korean and this is their story.

How in Heaven’s Name: A Novel of World War II by Cho Chongnae, tells the story.

Enjoy a reading and discussion with Bruce and Ju-Chan Fulton, translators of numerous volumes of modern Korean fiction. The Fultons have received a National Endowment for the Arts Translation Fellowship, the first ever given for a translation from the Korean, and a residency at the Banff International Literary Translation Centre, the first ever awarded to translators from any Asian language.

Book sales and signing will follow the program.

Thursday, August 20, 7-845pm, Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.



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Off to meet the Wizard at Outdoor Movie Night Saturday




Saturday, August 22, 2015 come to Outdoor Movie Night to watch The Wizard of Oz under the stars at Aldercrest Annex park. Events start at 7:00pm with crafts and activities for the kids.

The Bubbleman, crafts, and face painting for kids - movie snacks for sale - robotics clubs from Shorewood and from Marymoor, a raffle and a movie under the stars.

Aldercrest Annex, 2545 NE 200th St, Shoreline 98155.

Free admission!

Sponsored by Ballinger Neighborhood Association and Meridian Park Neighborhood Association.



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Food Trucks Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday


You can dine out three nights this week with congenial neighbors, thanks to the Food Truck events in the city of Shoreline.

All events are 5-8pm.

Tuesdays at Aurora Square (August 18, 25 and September 1) sponsored by Westminster, Highland Terrace and Parkwood. N 155th and Aurora - same location as Farmer's Market. Food by Hallava Falafel

Wednesdays at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park (August 19, 26 and September 2) sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association. Hawaiian food by Poke to the Max this week.

Thursdays at Ridgecrest, 165th and 5th NE (August 20, 27 and September 3) sponsored by Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association. Cajun food by Jemil's Big Easy and artisan ice-pops by Six Strawberries.

Updated 08-17-2015 3:41pm with time of events

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Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Volunteer Work Party Saturday

Scotch Broom flowers
Photo courtesy King County
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Volunteer Work Party
Saturday, Aug. 22, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
2021 NW 190th Street (meet at lower parking lot near the restroom building)

Join the Friends of Saltwater Park as we remove the aggressive weed Scotch Broom from this beach park.

The City supplies the gloves, tools and volunteer education that covers safety, information on the park, environmental restoration and overview of the project.

Please bring your own water and light snack. Come dressed for the weather and wear durable footwear (must be wearing close-toed shoes).

Sponsored by City of Shoreline
More info: Maureen Colaizzi



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School Board Meeting Monday - budget discussion

School Board Meeting Monday, August 17, 7 pm
Board Room, Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE

On the agenda:

Consent agenda:
  • Approval of 2015-2016 VEBA Memorandum of Understanding with Shoreline Confidential Employee Association;
  • Approval of 2015-2016 VEBA Memorandum of Understanding with Shoreline Professional-Technical Association;
  • Award of Contract and Total Project Budget Authorization - Transportation Building Modifications and Access Improvements;
  • Approval of Settlement of All Claims - Bayley Construction - Shorewood High School (Project 2);
  • Approval of 2015-2016 Highly Capable Students Program Grant;
  • Approval of Renewal of 2015-2016 Leases and Rates;
  • Approval of Extended Field Trips;
  • Approval of Personnel ;
  • Approval of Payroll and Vouchers; 
Report: 2015-2016 Preliminary Budget - General Fund 



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WeatherWatcher: Forecast, Rainfall totals, El Niño

  • Forecast
  • Rain graphs
  • ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) update
Forecast: We have yet another heat wave moving through the region on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunny skies until Thursday. Temperatures Tuesday appear to likely reach the low-mid 90's and upper 80's on Wednesday. Thursday a new weather system will move in similar to last week with showers, possibly some thunderstorms for Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will retreat back to the mid to lower 70's for a high. Next weekend looks mostly the same as this weekend has been.

Rain graphs: I recently had the question from several people regarding rainfall this spring and summer. Has it really been drier than normal? Short answer is yes, we've had a very dry spring and summer compared to the past 5 years. We are getting quite the relief in August here, however, with our 0.91 inches of rain on Friday from that lovely storm we had.

Here's the graph for total monthly rainfall compared to the 5 year average.


Here's another one for the total rain from January 1st - August 16th compared to normal.


Additionally for those who really want the daily view, here's the daily total's from January 1st - August 15th, 2015. You will probably want to click on the image for the larger original size to get a better look at the details. Axis on the side is inches.


ENSO Update: Now I want to talk about the El Niño, also a little about the "Blob" as Professor Nick Bond at the University of Washington has named it. The blob is more commonly known as the result of what a warm phase in the Pacific Decadal Oscillation can look like. First, however, let's talk about the El Niño.

At present the El Niño is very moderate to strong, depending on the section measured. Most areas of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean are averaging at 1.0°C above normal, with the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean running around 2.0°C above normal. There is a 90% chance forecast that this El Niño is expected to continue through the winter and early spring. 

The Blob is here to stay in general, though we've had it with us now for two years, and historically it appears to have not lasted beyond the two year mark during what normally appears to be a cold phase PDO, so I suspect it may break down this winter or at least by the next winter 2016-2017. Otherwise that was the shortest cold phase PDO we've observed.

It is a common belief that El Niño means a warm and dry winter. This, is true under certain conditions, some of which is if the El Niño is a weak to moderate one, and if the Blob isn't hanging out off our coast. There are different variables in place this year.

Strong El Niño's tend to be a different beast. Adding that with the Blob and we really have something we haven't seen in several decades. From what I can tell with my own research we have two other what are called '   analogue years' that had similar sea surface temperatures and patterns going on globally. The winter of 1957-1958, and I want to say 1968-1969.

November 1958 got cold, but just a dusting of snow. January and February 1959 had 3 and 7 inches of snow respectively. Another year that had a strong El Niño and likely something like the blob was 1968-1969 where 22 inches of snow were recorded at Sea-tac in January, February reports 45 inches of snow, but I find that number hard to believe. If you or someone you know was in the area at that time and remembers the snow of that winter, or any other winter for that matter, I'd love to hear your story and welcome you to email it to me.

What this means for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park: We are still going to see some hot summer days breaking 90°F, maybe even into September. Though the storm track may try to stick to the south for California I think we might get some storms in for the fall, and winter as well.  I'm also going to suspect we might see a couple of snow events this winter, however I will admit that's still too far out to be very certain. I just don't want everyone to assume El Niño means we won't see lowland snow. When it's a strong one, the chances actually start to increase for lowland snow compared to a mild to moderate El Niño. 

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A good time at the Ridgecrest Ice Cream Social

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The 17th Annual Ridgecrest Ice Cream social, hosted by the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association, was held on Thursday, August 13, with a 30 piece band, bouncy houses, pirates, fire, police, and ice cream sundaes dished out by Shoreline City Councilmembers and neighborhood volunteers.

All volunteer band Around the Sound
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Held at the Paramount School Park, which boasts a permanent shelter and a state of the art playground, the event normally draws over 3,000 people, most of whom walk in from surrounding streets.

Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead (in blue) and
Councilmember Chris Roberts (striped shift)
serving up ice cream
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

If you would like to know more about neighborhood activities, they have a webpage and a Facebook page.

The weather was warm by the time of the event
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


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Dance to the music on Friday at Third Place Commons

Market Street Dixieland Jass Band
at Third Place Commons Friday

Friday August 21 at 7:30pm at Third Place Commons on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Balling and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park, the Market Street Dixieland Jass Band will be playing traditional New Orleans jazz, rags, stomps, blues and 1920's standards.



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Shoreline City Council discussion and update on 145th Corridor Monday

Monday, August 17, 2015 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment with Perteet, Inc. for Design Services for the Meridian Avenue N Overlay and 15th Avenue NE Overlay Projects
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 721 - Surface Water Revenue Bond Authorization
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 722 - Development Code Amendment to Address Parcels with Split Zoning
  • Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
  • Discussion and Update on the 145th Corridor



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Shoreline requests voluntary water reduction due to statewide water shortage

This year’s historically hot and dry conditions are impacting Washington State’s stream flows. Precipitation in the state has only been half of normal to date and more than 80 percent of Washington’s rivers and streams are running at below normal or record low flows.

In order to manage water supplies, Tacoma, Seattle, and Everett have moved to the second stage of their water shortage response plans – voluntary reduction. Under voluntary reduction, customers are asked to help by reducing their water use by 10 percent.

Ways to reduce water use include:
  • Let your lawn go dormant and limit plant watering to twice a week
  • Water plants before 8:00an or after 7:00pm
  • Reduce showering time
  • Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
  • Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving
  • Fix water leaks

All of Shoreline’s water is provided by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) whether billed directly through SPU or through North City Water District. If conditions worsen, SPU may move to the mandatory phase of water shortage response and require customers to further reduce the amount of water they normally use each day.

More information: 
  • For more water saving tips, visit savingwater.org.
  • For current water supply conditions and outlook, visit the Seattle Public Utilities website.


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Aurora Corridor construction update August 15

Demolishing the median
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Update August 15, 2015

Work activities include curb and gutter work in the median and on the east corners of N 205th Street and Aurora, irrigation installation, topsoil and bark mulch placement, and signal work.

One lane may be closed in either or both directions of Aurora during non-commute hours. Drivers are urged to follow posted speed limits, drive carefully, and use caution through the area.

200th is open across Aurora
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Transit routes leaving the Aurora Transit Center have changed during construction. Please visit Community Transit for the latest details. Community Transit can be reached at (425) 353-RIDE (7433).

New curbs
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Utility and Night Work
Signal work at N 205th Street is ongoing. Work is scheduled during the evenings of August 17 through August 19, approximately 7:00pm to 5:30am to put in crossings at the intersection of N 205th Street and Aurora. Up to one lane will be closed in each direction for the work.



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Nightly lanes closures on northbound I-5 in Shoreline Monday and Tuesday

Crews will be working on the pavement repair project on northbound 5 in Shoreline on Monday and Tuesday nights. Mileposts: 173.14 - 177.75

Monday, August 17, to the morning of Wednesday, August 19, up to three right lanes of northbound I-5 from NE 155th Street to SR 104/NE 205th Street will be closed from 8pm to 5am nightly for a variety of road work.




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Make a Creative Flower Arrangement Aug 19

Snowballs
Photo by Victoria Gilleland
A hands-on workshop at the Richmond Beach Library meeting room on Wednesday, August 19, will teach participants to create unique flower arrangements for special occasions or add color and whimsy to your house anytime with uncommon flowers and odd containers.

Make a Creative Flower Arrangement
Wednesday, August 19, 7-8pm, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

All ages welcome. Bring flowers from your garden and an interesting or unusual container, or use materials provided.

If you would like to donate flowers from your garden for this program, contact the library at  206-546-3522. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.



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Ivan Doig Tribute Reading Tuesday Aug 18 at Third Place Books

Ivan Doig Tribute Reading
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Third Place Books, Town Center, upper level, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park.

Join local authors Jonathan Evison, Garth Stein, and Stephanie Kallos in a special tribute reading from the work of beloved author Ivan Doig. They will read from Ivan's last novel Last Bus to Wisdom and share their memories of him.

Doig, who lived in Shoreline but wrote about pioneers in Montana, died in 2014. He may be best known for his memoir This House of Sky. His last novel, Last Bus to Wisdom (Hardcover), will be released on Tuesday. It can be ordered from Third Place Books, 206-366-3333.



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Photos: Scenes from Jazz Walk

Friday, August 14, 2015

Sonondo at The Bounty
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

By Diane Hettrick

Jazz Walk 2015 had perfect weather this year. A blistering hot day turned into a warm and pleasant evening, perfect for the hundreds of people strolling the street on 15th NE. There were food trucks and restaurants moved to the street for the evening, selling "Jazz Bites".  Crowds started gathering at 6pm when the Jazz Bites went on sale.

Families were everywhere
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The venues, which included a coffee shop, a water district meeting room, a theater, a couple of bars, the Eagles' hall, and a bistro, were turned into intimate jazz clubs for the night. The biggest venue, St. Mark Church, filled their huge hall with audience members for the students in the Arts Council sponsored Jazz Camp.

Shoreline ACS Emergency Radio Team
provided communications during the event
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Families got the message. There were a lot of fun family things to do on the street, and the music was everywhere. The street is level and accessible - wheeled vehicles abounded, from bicycles to wheelchairs, to strollers and the occasional red wagon.

Hook Me Up played on the street
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Hook Me Up, one of the most popular bands, played streetside, next to the Rain City Rotary Beer Garden. They could be heard all the way to Safeway in the next block. The biggest act, Greta Matassa, was on the showmobile stage outside.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline firefighters were there with a truck to give the kids a chance behind the wheel. Shoreline cops strolled the street, having a good time talking to the little kids.

Sgt. Bartlett talks to a family
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Besides the food, tables along the street sold crafts or bricks for the Veteran's Memorial or gave information about dental hygiene!

Line at North City Bistro for Bill Anschell Trio
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Many of the venues had lines, but it seemed to be part of the experience, with people laughing and talking to the people next to them. Good humor was the order of the evening.

The event is staged annually by volunteers from the North City Business Association.



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Council issues Celebrate Shoreline Proclamation

On Monday, August 10, the Shoreline City Council proclaimed August 6 through 16, 2015 as a time to Celebrate Shoreline!

The annual Celebrate Shoreline event commemorates this landmark of the City’s incorporation with almost a full month of activities designed to spark celebration and community spirit.

To celebrate the City’s 20 years of progress, the festival on August 15 has been expanded to host a longer evening of music featuring local popular bands Pickwick, Ruler, Tangerine, and Tom Eddy at Cromwell Park.

Celebrate Shoreline has increasingly become a celebration of and by the community for the community. From soccer clubs and neighborhood associations to area businesses and individual volunteers, Celebrate Shoreline happens because strong community partnerships come together to show their support.

Thank you to everyone that has contributed to making this year’s celebration one of the best!


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Ballinger Neighbors cleaning up the park Saturday morning

Ballinger Neighborhood Association (BALNA) volunteers will be out on Saturday morning from 9-10am cleaning up Aldercrest Park and the 25th Ave Adopt-A-Road in preparation for their Outdoor Movie event on Saturday the 22nd.

Tomorrow ~ Saturday ~ 9:00 - 10:00am
Meet on 25th Ave NE (off Ballinger Way) by the tennis courts

If you'd like to help for an hour, bring gloves to protect your hands, and a large broom if you have one.



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heART for Hope fundraiser continues Saturday to raise funds for Children's and other charities

Text and photos by Jerry Pickard


From left: Jessica Wilkinson Straume, Tracy Hoffmann, Toni Crane, Barry McAlister, Kelley Godfrey, and Cacie Simon all had Art for sale for this fundraiser.


Steve Erickson

Easy Monkey Taphouse owner Steve Erickson donated the use of his lower floor to "heART for Hope" for their two day fundraiser August 14-15. Art sales are benefiting Children's Hospital, Parkinson's Research, and Snohomish County Homeless.

Steven Olds of Splinters Craftworks

Attendance was very light in the early afternoon Friday due to the heavy rains and the thunderstorm that raged outside.

The art sale continues Saturday August 15 from 11:00am to 9:00pm and admission is free.

The Easy Monkey Taphouse is located in North City at 17537 15th Ave.NE Suite B with parking and Wheelchair Access to the rear of the building.



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