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,o.n. Kent City Council
Workshop
November 1, 2011
Council members Present: Harmon, Higgins, Perry, and Raplee
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Council President Perry.
Council member Albertson arrived at 6:03 p.m., Council member Ranniger
arrived at 6:22 p m.
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Redistricting. Michelle Wilmot provided copies of the proposed King County
Council Districts map showing Kent mainly in the 5th district with bits in the 7th
and 91h districts. Council members expressed a desire to trade part of south
Renton for some of the Lake Meridian area if possible. Wilmot agreed to prepare
a follow-up commentary for Perry's review.
Wilmot then distributed proposed draft legislative and congressional maps.
After reviewing the maps, Council members said they will get back to Wilmot
with their comments in the next week or so.
Habitat Conservation Plan. Kelly Peterson, Environmental Conservation
Supervisor, reported that permits for the Clark Springs Water Supply System
Habitat Conservation Plan were issued in September and explained that the Plan
protects the water supply as well as the fish habitat. He added that the permit
was approved through 2061.
Lake Meridian Outlet. Environmental Engineer Beth Tan explained the history
of the Lake Meridian Outlet project, and displayed photos of flooding in the area. i
She explained the work being done and showed before and after photos.
Council member Albertson arnved at this point.
Green River Levee. Environmental Engineering Manager Mike Mactutis,
Environmental Engineering Supervisor Alex Murillo, and Public Works Director
Tim LaPorte gave an overview of regional issues they've worked on this year,
described specific project issues dealt with and anticipated, and explained policy
and Federal issues.
Ranniger arrived at this point. Upon questions from Council members, LaPorte
explained the work done and needed at The Lakes.
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