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Bulletin: Bothell Council to vote on preserving Wayne Golf Course on June 20 (Tuesday)

Bulletin: Bothell Council to vote on preserving Wayne Golf Course on June 20 (Tuesday)

Posted by | Jun 18, 2017 | , , |

Dear Finn Hill Neighbors: Wayne Golf Course, which straddles the Sammamish Slough at Bothell Way and the north end of 100th, was slated for development a few years ago, until a group of neighbors — OneBothell — stepped up. With Forterra’s help, they bought time to gather funding for a terrific 89 acre park. Millions have already been raised, but now OneBothell needs support from Bothell’s City Council, plus additional financial resources from the state. The Council meets on Tuesday, June 20. If you like the idea of saving the golf course as the Wayne Sammamish Regional Park, show your support by attending the meeting…and...

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Finn Hill June Meetings – St. Edwards, Park Board, Planning Commission

Finn Hill June Meetings – St. Edwards, Park Board, Planning Commission

Posted by | Jun 12, 2017 | , , |

Dear Finn Hill Neighbors:  Here’s a quick run down on upcoming meetings that concern our neighborhood: Monday, June 12 – Kenmore City Council: The Kenmore City Council will hear a status report on its plan to enter into a 20 year lease for the ball fields at St. Edward State Park. Kenmore plans to install artificial turf and lighting for evening games. FHNA has taken no position on St. Edward development plans because the park is outside of our neighborhood boundaries, but many Finn Hill residents use the park and have strong opinions on how it should be maintained....

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Finn Hill Plan and Re-Zoning review on Thurs, May 25

Finn Hill Plan and Re-Zoning review on Thurs, May 25

Posted by | May 25, 2017 | , |

Dear Finn Hill Neighbors: This is a quick follow up to my previous email about the Finn Hill neighborhood plan, which the Planning Commission wil review on Thursday (tomorrow) at 7pm in the Council meeting room at City Hall, 123 Fifth Avenue in downtown Kirkland. We hope you’ll be able to attend the meeting but if that won’t be possible, you can always submit questions and comments to the Planning Commissioners by letter (addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address above) or by email to planningcommissioners@kirklandwa.gov. Sorry that I didn’t cover that point in my earlier note....

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Finn Hill Plan Re-Zoning – Planning Commission Mtg May 25

Finn Hill Plan Re-Zoning – Planning Commission Mtg May 25

Posted by | May 24, 2017 | , |

Dear Finn Hill Neighbors:  The Finn Hill neighborhood plan – which will define how Finn Hill will develop over the coming decades — will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Thursday (tomorrow) at 7pm in the Council meeting room at City Hall, 123 Fifth Avenue in downtown Kirkland.  The Commissioners will also be giving guidance to City staff on how certain areas of Finn Hilll might be upzoned or downzoned. If you care about the future of Finn Hill, please make every effort to attend this meeting. At the beginning of the meeting, you will have the opportunity...

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June 3 workparty Juanita Woodlands

June 3 workparty Juanita Woodlands

Posted by | May 8, 2017 | , , , |

Volunteer Event Information – Juanita Woodlands Park, June 3, 2017 from  9am-1pm King County Parks Day of Event Contact – Lina Rose 206.491.5014 Please RSVP directly to Lina prior to the event if you are planning on attending so that they know how many tools to bring to remove Himalayan blackberries. The event will be rain or shine.  In the event of hazardous weather, the King County staff member leading your project will be in contact via email the morning of the project if weather conditions dictate any changes to event plans. Plan to check your email before you...

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