Fauntleroy Community Association Minutes
October 9, 2007

Vice President Kim Petram called the meeting to order at 7:00. In attendance were Martha Callard, Phil Sweetland treasurer, Gary Dawson, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Ann Dunbar, Larry Pierce, Gordon Wiehler, Bruce Gryniewski, Ann Anderson, and Kathleen Dellplain, secretary.

The minutes were reviewed and approved. Phil Sweetland sent the financial report by email.

Kim reported that the Fall Festival plans are on schedule. Fauntleroy Community Association table will be near the entry to the church. FCA members will staff the table, fill balloons, and solicit new members.

Larry Pierce from the United Capital Campaign at the Fauntleroy Community Church gave a presentation about adding an elevator to the building housing the YMCA, meeting rooms, and auditorium. The elevator would stop on five floors. He requested the FCA join the Friends of Fauntleroy an Ad Hoc group, to apply for $100,000 matching grant. Fauntleroy Community Assn. would also act as the financial agent. As financial Agent FCA will be required to file IRS form 990, and the grant money, if any, must be used within one year. Phil Sweetland recused himself. The motion was made and seconded to join the Friends of Fauntleroy and act as Financial Agent. The vote was unanimous.

Vlad and Gordon discussed the traffic upgrade projects. No comment so far from the city. Gordon will follow up.

Southwest District Council report- Department of Neighborhoods will define who belongs on the council, because some groups have been splitting or considered splitting to get more representation on the council. The Roads and Transit bill includes a widening of the Spokane Street Viaduct. Moving the Water Taxi to pier 2 at Jack Block Park was endorsed. The Water Taxi should be in full time service by 2009.

The Town House zoning meeting will include a Code update. Parking problems caused by building design will be addressed.

Gary Dawson reported that the proposed move of the ferry dock bus stop to a spot further south has been tabled by Metro for further study. The current bus stop may be lengthened to accommodate the articulated busses.

Vicki Schmitz-Block introduced Bruce Gryniewski to make a presentation about The Harbor Avenue Project. The property belongs to the Port Authority and is currently used for storage and zoned industrial. They proposed to lease the property, clean the site, and build homes and stores. The project requires a rezone to residential. FCA declined to endorse the project. There may be further information at a later date.

Ferry Advisory Committee report - Gary Dawson reports that the State Legislature is working on a plan for the ferry system future. The city of Seattle opposes moving the Southworth run to the downtown Coleman dock. The WiFi project for ferry commuters is behind schedule, but should be working soon.

Ann Dunbar solicited FCA members to help deliver welcome bags. Gary, Vicki and Martha volunteered.

There will be a planning meeting in November. The date will be announced. There will also be a separate newsletter meeting in November.

Motorcycle noise is still a problem. Residents are encouraged to complain to the Seattle Police Department.

New Business – The Seattle DOT will soon begin replacing the old railroad tie guardrails with new standard guardrails along 47th Ave. While we regret the loss of character, the new guardrails should be well anchored.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 by Kim Petram.

Minutes submitted by Kathleen Dellplain, secretary.