On the agenda: Parks, library, transit and trees

The Ballard District Council meets the second Wednesday of each month. The January meeting is Wednesday, January 11th at 7 p.m. at the Ballard Library. All are welcome to come and participate.

Here is the agenda:

7 PM Introductions & Short Announcements – please hold announcements to not more than one minute.

7:15 A Conversation with Seattle Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams

7:40 The Future of Services from Our Seattle Public Library, Dave Valencia, Regional Manager,
Seattle Public Libraries (Ballard, Fremont, Magnolia, Queen Anne)

7:50 Transit Facilities in the Ballard District – UW Design Studio, Steve Cohn, Project Advisory Team

8:00 Staff Report, Rob Mattson
– 2012 Neighborhood Projects Fund

8:10 Proposed City Policy on Street Trees in Seattle, Nolan Rundquist, City Arborist

8:20 Report – Executive Committee
– City Neighborhood Council, Jody Grage
– Ballard Prepares, Catherine Weatbrook
– Proposed Ballard DC letter to Metro transit Director Kevin Desmond re bus zone closures
(see attached draft) DISCUSSION & VOTE

8:30 Adjourn