Minutes from the Morgan Community Association Meeting, April 16, 2008 - The Kenney
 

Presiding: Steve Sindiong

Recording: Eldon Olson

Participants: 14

 
Introductions, Announcements, Updates

CRF (Seattle Cumulative Reserve Fund) project prioritization - of 15-20 projects in W.

Seattle (for which ca. $95,000 is available to SW District Council area), three

prioritized projects are within MoCA area - nominated among top 5:

1.       Pedestrian access to Orchard St. Rav. - connecting 38th Ave to the cul de sac.

2.       Sidewalk improvements to Morgan Junction Park

3.       Pedestrian connection on 44th Ave SW., from Frontenac to Solstice Park

Council Budget Forum - May 22 (5:30 pm) High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave SW). Call 684-8807 for more information.

Neighborhood Planning Workshop Program - April 19 (8:30 - 12:00) Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall, for more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Puget Sound Lock & Key Fundraiser - Insurance did not fully cover recent arson damages, Fundraiser May 4 at W. Seattle Bowl. Wells Fargo has a designated account for donations (acct. #5358011681). For more information, contact Megan Allen 579-1553.

Spring clean-up - April 5 to May 31. For any site that needs to be cleared, the City will supply tools and disposal, phone 233-7187

Murray Pump Project - Electrical and mechanical control project has been completed. There may be revisions to the original design - project now on hold.

Combined Sewage Overflow Project Update - Every 10 years, a certification process is mandated for EPA Permit renewal. Current processes are being designed for certification for 2010-2020. Opportunities for community involvement will take place in September. Of concern in W. Seattle area are toxic discharge sites on the Duwamish and flow problems on Longfellow Creek. For further information, contact Charles Redmond, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Morgan Festival - We may have leadership for a neighborhood festival for 2008. Of special concern is where to locate the festival. For comments, contact Steve  Sindiong at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Cindy Barker at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

West Seattle Trails - MoCA officers have endorsed "Dells and Ridges Trail System" appeal for a Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Project grant to establish information kiosks along major trail routes in W. Seattle. This proposal is consistent with MoCA neighborhood plan. Kiosks may contain space for neighborhood history and community bulletin boards. For more information, note web-site at westseattlewalks.org. Maps of the 88 miles of W. Seattle trails will be available within 4 weeks.

Neighborhood Entry Signage - MoCA signs could be placed at up to 5 locations on major entry points to neighborhood. Volunteers are sought for artistic layouts.

            Each sign would cost ca. $300.

Myrtle Reservoir Park / Skateboard facility - Virginia Hassinger, Project Planner

Schematic design for the park facilities around the lidded reservoir, including a pathway around park, public gathering space and entrance at NE corner, and an rea designated for future development of a skatepark. Although there is no current money or design for the skatepark feature, the area is being set aside for eventual development. After considerable discussion, the MoCA board will send a letter to the Parks & Recreation Dept., taking issue with the process that led to the establishment of a skateboard facility at Myrtle Reservoir. Additional public review of the Myrtle Reservoir Park plan will take place May 1 (7:00 to 8:30), at the High Point Community Center. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 233-7936.

 
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm at The Kenney