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A link to a listing of February events...
February 9 is election day — vote by mail
Those who have returned their ballots to a drop box in the past need to be aware of the changes that were made as a result of recent King County budget reductions
 Elections Director Sherril Huff noted that, “King County had to make some hard choices to balance the 2010 operating budget. This included cuts to all departments in services that citizens want and depend on. As a cost savings measure, Elections was asked to reduce the number of ballot drop boxes as well as the operational hours of accessible voting centers.”
There will continue to be two 24-hour ballot drop boxes available to voters who want to return their ballot without postage—one at Elections Headquarters in Tukwila and another at the King County Administration Building in downtown Seattle. Voters may also return their ballots in person to one of the accessible voting centers. Exact locations and operating hours are listed in the voters’ pamphlet.
City Council votes to urge citizens to support Library Proposition 1
Shoreline Schools levy and bond propositions 1, 2 and 3
 
After public hearings on Thursday, January 14, 2010, the City Council voted unanimously urging “voters to support the two levies and bond measure to ensure that Shoreline Public Schools can continue to offer high quality education to students…”
The Council also voted 7-0 to support the King County Library System levy.
Click here for more information.
Join the Community Conversations
Mayor Hutchinson will be talking with neighborhood groups between January and April about issues of concern to  citizens. The Mayor would like to talk to block watches, community groups, and neighborhood associations about what is happening in the city.
These community conversations are an opportunity to talk together with your neighbors about what you want to see for the future of your city.
In addition to neighborhood groups, the City will be hosting a Community Conversation at Third Place Commons in April.
 To see the background materials available for these meetings,
Click here
If you are interested in hosting a neighborhood community conversation, please contact
communityconversations@cityoflfp.com
or call Sarah at 957-2804.
Call for Artists (RFQ)
The City of Lake Forest Park is seeking an artist from the greater Puget Sound area to
incorporate art on or by a pedestrian bridge that will be installed over McAleer Creek in Blue
Heron Park.
The artwork may be contemporary or traditional and is expected to add visual
interest and enjoyment. Artists are encouraged to submit their ideas. . .
More
Click to download a packet of information
March 13, 2010
10 am to 1 pm
Third Place Commons
Free
More information coming soon.
Urban Coyotes
Coyotes are present in and around Lake Forest Park. They live in our green belts and ravines.
Coyotes are opportunistic animals. They have adapted to the suburbanization of their habitat. They feed on cats, small dogs and other small wildlife.
Click here for more information about living with coyotes.
Traffic Safety Camera program update
The school zone traffic safety cameras will be in operation Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 9:30 am and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, or when children are present. The cameras operate when school is in session. These times went into effect October 23, 2009.
The City has ordered new signs to reflect the new times of enforcement. These signs will be put up as soon as they are available.
The City is planning on additional modifications, including the addition of flashing lights to indicate a school zone. The City is in the process of placing the order for the lights. The Municipal Court accepts payments for fines. or payments can be placed in the secure payment box on the side of City Hall. You must include the payment coupon to be sure your payment is credited correctly.
The traffic safety cameras have had an enormous impact on reducing the number of vehicles speeding in school zones. Prior to the placement of traffic safety cameras in school zone, there were approximately 5000 vehicles exceeding the speed limit by more than 6 miles per hour. This number has been reduced by two thirds.
Click here for an update and frequently asked questions
Click here for more information about the program.
Passport Services
 Planning to go to the Winter Olympics? Need a passport?
You can get your passport, passport pictures and travel cards at Lake Forest Park City Hall passport services office. The passport office is open Monday – Friday 1 pm to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm.
Click here to be taken to the passport services page,
or call (206) 957-2834 for information.
 Recognize a good neighbor
The Community Service Commission is seeking nominations for the Annual Good Neighbor Awards. Nominees must have made a memorable contribution to the Lake Forest Park community. It is not necessary for nominees to be city residents.
Submit nominations by March 25, 2010.
Click here for the 2010 Good Neighbor Award application.
Lake Forest Park Residents Eligible for Shoreline Parks and Recreation Resident Rates and Scholarships in 2010
Lake Forest Park residents will be eligible for the same fees and early registration as Shoreline residents starting in January, 2010. Online registration and information is at www.shorelinewa.gov/parks. To register by phone call: Aquatics program, 206 801-2650;
other programs, 206 801-2600
The City of Lake Forest Park will reimburse income eligible residents who are registered and attend cultural, recreation, and aquatic programs & camps through the Shoreline Parks Department. The City will reimburse each qualified resident up to $50.00 per quarter for Fall,Winter and Spring, and up to $100 for Summer Quarter. Instructions for reimbursement are on the application:
Click here for an application.
Draft Community Forest Management Plan
The City is continuing to work on a tree ordinance. To lay the groundwork for the future ordinance updates, and to provide a guide to manage the City’s forest resources, the Urban Forest Task Force (2009) has developed the Community Forest Management Plan. Residents are urged to read the draft and comment on it:
Draft: Introduction to the community forest management plan
Draft: Goals and policies of the community forest management plan
Draft: Community forest management plan
Comments can be made via US mail to the City’s Planning and Building Director, or by email to
sbennett@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us
Adopt a drain
Adopt-a-Drain: Help Keep Streets Clear of Leaves and Protect Against Flooding
Volunteers will receive a self standing yard bag while supply lasts.
Click here for more information on the program.
Click here for a copy of the agreement.
City Council approves two cost saving union agreements
Mayor David Hutchinson expressed deep appreciation today for the cooperation of Lake Forest Park's two city labor unions. The City Council approved two new labor contracts Thursday night, November 12, 2009, that provide for multi-year extensions of current contracts but delay future market wage adjustments until 2011.
Click here for more information.
Maintaining public streets in difficult times
Starting September 1, 2009, all vehicles registered in Lake Forest Park will be required to pay a $20 fee.
The revenue from this fee will be used to maintain public streets in Lake Forest Park.
Click here for background material.
Click here for information about how these funds will be used.
 Creating safe bike routes
Focus on Safety: The City is working on improving pedestrian, bicycle and automobile safety throughout the community. The Council designated bike routes connecting the Burke-Gilman and the Interurban trails.
Click here for more information.
Click here for a link to the letter to nearby residents.
Click here for routes.
Bicycle Lockers
Bicycle lockers are available next to the southbound bus stop on Bothell Way NE & NE 170th St.,
adjacent to Starbuck's. To sign up for one, see Debbie Milan at Lake Forest Park City Hall front desk.
There is a $25 refundable key deposit. The lockers are courtesy of Metro Transit, the City of Lake Forest
Park and the Lake Forest Park Transportation Commission.
Environmental Mini–Grant Programs
The City of Lake Forest Park is offering an incentive mini-grant program for businesses,
individuals and non-profits up to $1000 to restore flood related damage near streams, and
up to $500 for businesses, individuals and non-profits up to $500 for improving the
natura; environment.
About the mini-grant for flood repairs.
About the mini-grant for environmental improvements.
Click to download the Environmental Mini-Grant Application.
CityMail Service
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of Lake Forest Park has upgraded its e-mail subscription service to make it easier for you to get updates on issues,
news and topics of interest to you. Email is sent from
GovDelivery.com,
an email subscription management system designed for public sector clients like local, state and Federal governments.
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