2003/05/07 Council Agenda Packet

The Public Hearing was opened by Commissioner Dick Wendt. There being no public testimony,the Public Hearing was declared closed. MOTION—Randy Ayers made a motion to approve Seattle Outboard Association's application to conduct the Salty Sea Days Boating Regatta on Silver Lake on June 8, 2002. The motion was seconded by Betty Cobbs. The motion passed unanimously. B. BAYSIDE MASTER PLAN Bob Cooper introduced Hal Gausman,who reviewed the process for the Bayside Master Plan. Hal, with the use of a proposed Master Plan, outlined the proposed plan for Bayside. Commissioner Dick Wendt opened the Public Hearing. Bill Belshaw,2111 Rucker, stated that he thought the Parks Staff and Hal have a good feel for what the Bayside Neighborhood want; and now they would like to see it get started. Mary Erlich, 2208 Rucker, stated that she endorses the Master Plan and is excited by it. She said the neighborhood is ready to help with the construction in anticipation of enjoying the views and garden. Commissioner Dick Wendt asked about the timeline for the construction. Hal stated that he thought possibly two years. He said that there has been substantial progress within the past 5 years, but that although some funding is set aside for the project, it is not enough to do the whole project. Hal stated that the Public Works Department does not oppose the plan,but have not committed any funding toward it either. Construction of the underpass to provide safe passage to the waterfront for the neighborhood does not have funding. There is also the question of the SEPA process, which needs to be done before building permits can be issued. The SEPA process would take 60 to 90 days. Elle Ray, 2123 Grand Ave., stated that Hal is incredible to work with. She said she did not want to lose the momentum of the work that has already been done,that she hopes it can be kept on track. Elaine Grace, 2225 Grand Ave., asked how the neighborhood could help, whether they should write letters to Public Works. Elle Ray asked if additional funding from Public Works was available. Bob said he thought that if the Neighborhood wanted to,they should address those letters to him, that he would rather it was handled on a staff level. MOTION: Betty Cobbs made a motion to recommend that the Bayside Park Master Plan he adopted as presented and the project be moved along in the most expeditious manner. Randy Ayers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. S:\#Common\Administration\PARK BD\m20020423.doc c. �