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Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link Delay Upheld

On February 16th, Judge Jim Rogers, of King County Superior Court, issued a decision on the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link case. The Burke-Gilman Trail currently terminates near 8th Avenue N.W., at the western border of Fremont. The City of Seattle has proposed continuation of the trail through the industrial zone of Ballard.

New Members Sought for City Of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for two of the at-large positions being vacated on the Landmarks Preservation Board. The 12-member Board makes recommendations to the Seattle City Council on landmark designations, and reviews proposed physical alterations to landmarked properties. The deadline to submit an application for a position on the Board is February 28, 2012.

Two Informative Fremont Chamber Meetings Coming Up – On Taxes & Transportation

On Wednesday, February 15th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly general membership meeting, this time with Paul Nicely of Eaton Vance. He will provide information on how politics affects taxes. On Thursday, February 16th, at 10a, the Fremont Chamber will host a special transportation meeting, at History House. This free, open-to-the-public discussion will feature representatives from King County METRO and the City of Seattle Office Of Economic Development(OED.)

Call For Artists: Develop Art Projects for Vacant Storefronts

Storefronts Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, seeks artists to develop art projects for vacant storefronts in various Seattle neighborhoods, including Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union and Rainier Beach. The projects will be programmed in available spaces throughout 2012 and into 2013. The deadline for applications is 11 p.m., Wednesday, February 22nd.

METRO Scales Back Proposed Route Changes

See current proposed changes on the METRO website, and attend one of the public meetings scheduled for input from riders, and all citizens, on proposed changes. The first meeting will be the one held closest to Fremont, at Ballard High School, on Monday, February 13th, from 6p – 8p.

Attend A Public Meeting On CCS Development of Aurora Site

The proposed development of the old Thunderbird Motel site on Aurora Avenue North will under-go Early Design Review Guidance on Monday, January 30th at 6:30p, in the Ballard High School Library. Catholic Community Services has purchased the property to build a 71-residential unit building, with 5,600 square feet of commercial space, at 4251 Aurora Avenue, as affordable housing – with on-site services – for previously homeless people.

Design Review Meeting for 4111 Stone Way N on Jan 23rd

On Monday, January 23rd, at 6:30p, the Design Review Board will hear a presentation on a proposed four-story structure for 4111 & 4115 Stone Way North. The meeting will take place in room 209 of the University Heights Center, and is open to the public, and will allow for comments on the proposed design.

On-line Resources For Adverse Weather Situations

The forecasters got it right. Fremont has been hit with a serious snow storm on Wednesday, January 18th. For Fremonsters with internet access, Fremont Emergency Preparedness Representative John Nordstrand, of History House, sent along on-line resources to check on throughout the storm.