Ballard District Council meeting tonight

Tonight is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting, held at the Ballard Public Library meeting room  (5614 22nd Ave NW) from 7 to 8:40 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda:

7 p.m.  Announcements and introductions

7:15     A Chat with Seattle City Council President Sally Clark

7:40     “Ballard’s Maritime Academy” – Jeff Watts – Seattle Community College Capital Projects Director & Carl Ellis – Director, Seattle Maritime Academy. Seattle Central Community College administers the Seattle Maritime Academy located in Ballard on the north shore of Salmon Bay, below the Ballard Bridge.   SCC plans a major expansion of its SMA campus which will dramatically enhance programs and services and create a more inviting, efficient educational facility on Ballard’s waterfront.

8:00     “Ballard’s Community College” – Mark Mitsui – President, NSCC &Steve Miller – Executive Dean, NSCC. North Seattle Community College is this community’s primary resource for accessible and affordable post-secondary education.  NSCC offers a wide variety of leaning opportunities both on and off its campus at a number of community locations.  NSCC programs and services offer direct opportunities for both students and for local employers seeking a highly skilled workforce.

8:25    Report – Executive Committee. Ballard DC response to KC Metro staff recommendations for September 2012 service changes, Catherine W

8:30     Adjourn