(Approved with amendments on June 27, 2018) The meeting was called to order by HPAC Chair Charlie Omana at 7:00pm, and the minutes for the April 25, 2018 were approved. Executive members present: Vice-Chair Gunner Scott and Secretary James Tucker. Highland Park Way / SW Holden St Roundabout Project Update James Le from the SeattleContinue reading “HPAC Meeting Minutes – May 23, 2018”
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Response to Camp Second Chance Permit Renewal
On June 7, 2018, the City of Seattle Human Services Department announced that the permit for Camp Second Chance would be renewed for an additional 12 months on the site known as the Myers Way Parcels. In response, the Highland Park Action Committee issued a joint statement with the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council toContinue reading “Response to Camp Second Chance Permit Renewal”
Director of External Relations and Outreach for the Mayor’s Office Views Highland Park Way / SW Holden Intersection Congestion
HPAC leaders and neighbors met with Kyla Blair, Director of External Relations and Outreach for the Mayor’s Office, to discuss the need for improvements for Highland Park Way and SW Holden intersection. We did brief walk through of the area during the height of the morning commute on Wednesday morning so the Mayor’s office could understandContinue reading “Director of External Relations and Outreach for the Mayor’s Office Views Highland Park Way / SW Holden Intersection Congestion”
HPAC’s June 27th meeting will be with SPD & Parks – Mayor Durkan To Be RESCHEDULED for Fall 2018.
NOTE: Due to scheduling issues, the Mayor will not be attending this month. Mayor Durkan will be joining us for in Fall 2018. June meeting start time will be 7:00 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm. Agenda this month will focus on crime and RV parking and policies concerning encampments on Parks Department property. 7:00 PM Welcome fromContinue reading “HPAC’s June 27th meeting will be with SPD & Parks – Mayor Durkan To Be RESCHEDULED for Fall 2018.”
May Flowers Brings… SDOT to Our Next Meeting!
Join us on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 All HPAC meetings are held at the Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden, Seattle, WA 98106 on the 4th Wednesday of the month (from Jan – June & Sept – October) Doors open at 6:30 – Meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm HPAC Meeting Agenda 7:00 Welcome from HPAC Chair 7:05 Approval of previous meeting minutes (provide linkContinue reading “May Flowers Brings… SDOT to Our Next Meeting!”
HPAC Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2018
(Approved May 23, 2018) The meeting was called to order by HPAC Chair Charlie Omana at 7:10pm, and the minutes for the March 28, 2018 were approved. Executive members present: Vice-Chair Gunner Scott, Secretary James Tucker, and Treasurer Michelle Glassley. HPAC Executive Committee Updates Meyers Way Follow-up Letter The letters sent to the Director ofContinue reading “HPAC Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2018”
Update on Myers Way Parcels and Homeless Encampments in Highland Park
Neighbors, At our April 25th Open House, I communicated to our membership that HPAC had received a reply from Department of Human Services (HSD) director Catherine Lester (I have attached the letter in a link below for your reference). Although Director Lester replied to each of our concerns in turn, HPAC does not feel herContinue reading “Update on Myers Way Parcels and Homeless Encampments in Highland Park”
Join us for HPAC’s Community Open House! 4/25/2018
Next HPAC Meeting is Weds. April 25, 2017 (Food will be provided. To ensure there is enough for everyone, please RSVP HERE bySunday, April 22, 2018) Come learn about HPAC, share your thoughts and comments about what is needed in the neighborhood, and most of all, share some food in the great company of your neighbors! All are welcome, includingContinue reading “Join us for HPAC’s Community Open House! 4/25/2018”
Follow-up Letter Concerning the Myers Way Parcels and Sanctioned Encampments
From Charlie Omana, Chair, Highland Park Action Committee: Neighbors, On April 3 HPAC sent a letter to Seattle’s Human Services Department to follow-up on previous letters submitted in March of this year and December of 2016 for which we have yet to receive a response. As you may be aware, Catherine Lester, Director of theContinue reading “Follow-up Letter Concerning the Myers Way Parcels and Sanctioned Encampments”
HPAC Meeting Minutes – March 28, 2018
(Approved April 25, 2018) Community Announcements Highland Park Improvement Club Updates HPIC has many upcoming events including Corner Bar featuring the band Moonspinners on 4/6, Art Lounge on 4/13, and family movie night on 4/20. There will be an HPIC work party on 4/29 from 10am-2pm. Coming in May is the 10th annual Uncorked fundraiser, and comingContinue reading “HPAC Meeting Minutes – March 28, 2018”
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