St Edward Park – Update: The Seattle Times reports that the lease proposal summarized below has been withdrawn: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022626943_leasefailxml.html. However, the Parks Department is going ahead with the public hearing that it has scheduled for January 14. The time and venue have not changed. Here’s a link to the Parks Department’s news release: http://www.parks.wa.gov/newsreleases/?number=%2014-002. Our original post: Rescue for the decaying seminary building or private business taking over public land? In November, many residents of Finn Hill and other users of Saint Edward State Park were surprised to learn in an article in Crosscut about possibilities of a private developer renovating the seminary building and using it for private business. Here’s a link to the Crosscut article. http://crosscut.com/2013/11/22/eastside/117583/park-system-may-save-grand-building-lake-washingto/ In late December, Washington State Park’s announced a public meeting to be held on January 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm, Northshore Utility District, 6830 N.E. 185th Street, Kenmore. Here’s a link to their public announcement. http://www.parks.wa.gov/newsreleases/?number=%2013-068 At this point, most of us have more questions than answers about impact on the park and the users. The preservation of our parks and natural land ranks very high with residents of Finn Hill, so please attend the meeting, learn more about the subject and have your voice...
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