950116.txt 16 Jan 1995 Minutes
A. Meeting called to order at 7:34 PM on January 16, 1995; 25 people in
 attendance.
B. Minutes were presented in writing, with corrections to be submitted in
 writing after the meeting.
C. Prior to the Announcements, a call was made to pay dues to Jim Garrison,
 Treasurer. Dues are currently $3 per person, and are voluntary. If you
 have not paid yet, please do so as soon as possible.
D. Several Announcements were presented:
 1. The exact details of the Tribal Shellfish settlement are still pending.
 2. Emma Amiad presented a letter endorsing moving the Saturday Market to
 Ober Park.
 a. A Motion was introduced by David Vogel "To endorse moving the
 Saturday Market to Ober Park as recommended by Emma Amiad's
 letter." Seconded by Marian Fitch.
 3. The zoning variance hearing for the Dockton fire station remodel will
 be held 1/23/95.
 a. A Motion was introduced by Keith Putnam, stating that, "The
 Community Council has no zoning objections to the Fire Department
 Conditional Use Permit application." Seconded by Marian Fitch.
 1) Because of the hearing date, it was moved, seconded, and
 agreed by the Precinct Representatives present to suspend the
 bylaws and vote on the Motion at the current meeting.
 2) The Motion was passed: 17 yea 0 Nay 3 Abstentions
 4. Laura Wishick announced that the Comp Plan appeal was to be filed
 1/17/95.
E. Clifford and Eileen Freed requested Communtiy Council support for vacation of
 a dedicated but unconstructed road on their property.
 1. A motion was introduced by Clifford Freed that "Clifford and Eileen
 Freed move that the Community Council endorse the vacation petition of
 the Freed's on their property at 9315 SW Summerhurst Rd." Seconded by
 David Vogel.
F. Jim Garrison discussed fundraising and use of funds.
 1. The Sister Communtiy group wants $100 of the funds they deposited with
 the Communtiy Council, in order to buy a microscope.
 2. There is a possibility of funding through the County's executive order
 on Community Councils.
 3. There should be an organized review of all methods of future fund
 raising.
G. The SW 103rd & Vashon Highway SW (Dean Miller property) condemnation was
 discussed by Mark Madden of King County, Prle Mack representing the Safety
 Committee, and Keith Putnam representing the Land Use committee.
 1. Mark Madden announced that after an on-site inspection with about 20
 people, it was agreed to first attempt an improvement in sight
 distances through clearing underbrush without removing the major
 landscaping. This may include transplanting the old Rhodies.
H. Laura Bienen of the Land Use Committee Forestry section discussed the new
 ownership of the Lost Lake property. A Taiwanese group has purchased the
 190 acres.
 1. Pat Lawler said that the new owners were real estate developers, not
 loggers, and their intent is to develop the property as real estate.
 2. A motion was introduced by Laura Bienen to contact the new owners and
 express the Community Council's interest in the future of the property
 as a caommunity natural asset. Seconded by Craig Beles.
I. Derek Poon discussed the status of the DNR/King County Memorandum of
 Agreement on forestry practices.
 1. The MoA is undergoing final editing. The deadline for adoption is now
 March 1, 1995.
 2. The central question remains enforcement: will violators be penalized
 or not?
 3. There is to be a Landowners Incentives Program in 1995 with public
 outreach to coordinate enforcement policy.
J. Pat Britz noted the Vashon Elementary School Survey of Interest -- see her
 for details.
K. At 9:15 the Community Council broke for Committee Meetings.
L. At 9:30 the Community Council adjourned.