As we prepare for the start of major SR 520 Montlake Project construction later this spring, our design-builder, Graham Contracting Ltd., will conduct exploratory work in the Montlake neighborhood, beginning the week of April 15.

Specifically, Graham crews will perform utility-locating and subsurface investigation. This design-discovery work will take about three weeks and will occur in the following locations:

• In the alley off East Hamlin Street, east of Montlake Boulevard East
  • This is daytime work and requires a short-term closure of the alley.
  • This work will not take place on Wednesdays to avoid conflict with trash and recycling collection.
• At the northeast corner of East North Street and East Montlake Place East
  • This daytime work requires the closure of East North Street during work hours, for two to three days.
  • Local access will be available from 24th Avenue East.
• In the Old Canal Reserve and MOHAI areas off 24th Avenue East near the SR 520 Trail
  • This daytime work will require intermittent closures (5 to 10 minutes) of the SR 520 Trail.
• On SR 520 ramps and mainline
  • This will require nighttime single-lane closures on the westbound off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard, the eastbound on-ramp from Montlake Boulevard, and on westbound SR 520 east of Montlake Boulevard.

This work includes pavement removal and repair as well as removing dirt with pressurized water, vacuums, and backhoes. Much of this work will occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with some work occurring at night between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. We are applying for a temporary noise variance from the city of Seattle to conduct the nighttime work. Nearby neighbors should expect typical construction impacts, such as increased noise, vibration, dust, and truck activity. We will comply with construction best management practices as well as all city of Seattle regulations to reduce the effects of this work.

We have a number of resources to help you stay up to date about planned construction activities and find information about how to get around during construction. You can find these resources, such as our new 24-hour construction hotline (206-775-8885) and our new SR 520 Construction Corner webpages, at the bottom of this email.

We’ll provide more information about dates and times of these closures as we get closer to the work.

Shop for All Your Garden Needs While Supporting Seattle’s Most Treasured Park

The annual Arboretum Spring Plant Sale<https://www.arboretumfoundation.org/events/spring-plant-sale/> (formerly “Early Bloomers”) will take place at the Graham Visitors Center (2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle) on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy a stroll in Seattle’s premier public garden while it’s in peak bloom, and then buy beautiful, quality plants for your own garden and home. Parking and admission are free.

What you’ll find this year:

*   A nice selection of classic garden perennials, spring bloomers, native plants, and versatile shrubs at our Plant Donations Nursery<http://www.arboretumfoundation.org/shop/plant-donations-nursery/>.

*   A unique selection of flowering shrubs, small trees, compact conifers, and unusual perennials at our Pat Calvert Greenhouse<http://www.arboretumfoundation.org/shop/pat-calvert-greenhouse/>.

*   Houseplant Pop-Up: Fremont-based Urban Earth Nursery<https://www.urbanearthnursery.com/> will also be on-site selling a wide selection of indoor plants and succulents.
All sales support the maintenance, children’s education, and volunteer programs at Washington Park Arboretum!

For information, go to www.arboretumfoundation.org or call 206-325-4510.

Who’s on the MCC board? What do they do? How can I get involved?

Please join the MCC board for beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres at Cafe Lago this Wednesday, March 27th at 5:00 pm. Board members will be on hand to answer any questions you have and fill you in on what the Montlake Community Club board is all about.

What is the Montlake Community Club (MCC)?

The MCC is the collection of homes and businesses that have a street address in the Montlake neighborhood. All residents, property owners and business operators, 18 years of age or older are eligible to become members of the MCC.

Who is the MCC Board?

The MCC board consists of up to 13 volunteer MCC members including a President, Vice‐President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The officers serve with up to nine trustees. The board holds monthly meetings throughout most of the year on the first Tuesday evening of the Month at the Boyer Children’s Clinic.

What is the objective of the MCC and what are some of the committees?

The object of the MCC is to maintain and improve the Montlake neighborhood. Committees include transportation, Turkey Trot, fundraising, recruitment, yard sale, and communications. You can volunteer for a committee without serving as a trustee.

What are some of the MCC board’s key Initiatives and Events?

1) Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot raises more than $20k annually for the University Food Bank

2) All‐Montlake Yard Sale

3) Montlake Business District Winter Lights

4) Advocates for the MCC regarding (i) 520 construction with WDOT, (ii) Montlake roadway safety with SDOT (example includes the new stop at 19th and Lynn)

5) Creation and distribution of the Montlake Flyer

6) Construction of tiny houses for the homeless

How can you participate?

The MCC board is a completely volunteer organization. We are always in search of new MCC members who want to help in any capacity, whether by serving on the board or volunteering for any of our key committees, initiatives or events. New board trustees are asked to select one or two of the projects they would like to work on. Typical involvement is a one-hour board meeting monthly and a few hours annually on a project.

If you would like to become a MCC trustee please send a note expressing your interest with a few sentences about yourself to  Board@Montlake.net

Please send by  April 30 for consideration for the upcoming Trustee election.

Key Contact Info:

MCC Board: Board@montlake.net

President Sharsti Sandall: President@montlake.net

Montlake Community Club,

4616 25th Ave. NE, PNB 446,

Seattle, WA 98105

Please join Speaker Chopp, Sen. Pedersen, and me this Saturday for a 43rd Legislative District Town Hall meeting from 1:30-3pm at Seattle First Baptist (1111 Harvard Ave). Thank you,

 

Contact Me 
311 John L. O’Brien Building | PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504
nicole.macri@leg.wa.gov

(360) 786-7826
Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-562-6000 | 1-800-635-9993 (TTY) 
housedemocrats.wa.gov/macri

Legislative Assistant
Penny Lipsou – penny.lipsou@leg.wa.gov

Committees 
Health Care & Wellness (Vice Chair) | Appropriations | Finance

Community leaders in Montlake, Portage Bay/Roanoke Park, N. Capitol Hill, Laurelhurst, and Madison Park seek your opinion to assess WSDOT’s outreach, transparency, and engagement with impacted neighborhoods.  This is a community-driven survey, not to be confused with WSDOT’s recent Montlake Market Survey.

Please help us collect this important data by completing the Community SR520 Bridge Replacement Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BK7MGGX.

The survey will close March 8th, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Results will be posted online and provided to the Seattle City Council, Mayor Durkan, State Legislators, Governor Inslee, and WSDOT.

Thank you!

Community leaders in Montlake, Portage Bay/Roanoke Park, N. Capitol Hill, Laurelhurst, and Madison Park seek your opinion to assess WSDOT’s outreach, transparency, and engagement with impacted neighborhoods.  This is a community-driven survey, not to be confused with WSDOT’s recent Montlake Market Survey.

Please help us collect this important data by completing the Community SR520 Bridge Replacement Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BK7MGGX.

The survey will close March 8th, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Results will be posted online and provided to the Seattle City Council, Mayor Durkan, State Legislators, Governor Inslee, and WSDOT.

Thank you!