Category Archive: Minutes

Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday January 26, 2021, virtual Zoom meeting

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees included:
Rob ZisetteAndrea Borningand partnerAlice and partnerKaren ShurrEllen HewittGina HarmonLynne PeckJoan DavisAdamRon WaldmanFrank GDebbie McDonaldRobert BeckmannMarieJon DowdJeff HowardLindsey YapClaudia DelbertTina and partnerand two others

Introductions
Zoom comment from Ron Waldman: Here’s the YouTube link to the Oct. 2020 flyover of Green Lake.

Homeless Encampments (Rob Zisette)
Parks staff described their actions at GLCC meeting last week.
Rob proposed a water quality study of public health impacts but it was rejected due to lack of funding and interest.
You can report problems (including needles or garbage) via Seattle’s Find It, Fix It app. Here is the Find it fix it app for Android. And here is the iPhone app.
Zoom comment from Adam:Here is the link to the petition.
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Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday November 26, 2019, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees:
Rob ZisetteKaren SchurrBrian DeLucaDerick RiversEllen HewittJeff HowardClarke GreyAlice PoggiGina Harmon

Following around-the-table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting.

RZ discussed Cyanotoxin in Green Lake and Anatoxin-A (a liver toxin-not currently in Green Lake) as concerns for pets and swimmers. For dogs, a serious concern is when they lick their fur after a swim in the lake.

RZ gave a detailed presentation about the floating gardens concept for providing habitat for birdlife and underwater cleansing properties. Details are seen on the FOGL website, under a link titled: “Floating Wetlands” < https://friendsofgreenlake.org/floating-wetlands-project/ >.
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Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday September 24, 2019, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees:
Rob ZisetteJoe MarkmanEllen HewittDick EitelSayna ParsiKaren SchurrColleen HackettAlice PoggiBrian DeLucaFred RiversGina HarmonMichael Hassold

Following around the table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting.

CH commented on considerations for improving the steps access to the water at the West Beach Bathhouse area. Noted was the difficulty young small children have negotiating the current large steps.

EH commented on possible tree additions to the Northbound Aurora Avenue park greenbelt side. BL noted that any young trees planted would be many years to grow before becoming preventers of cars careening off the street in to the park. Reflective pain along that Eastside curb would assist drivers to be aware of its proximity. An out of control vehicle would need a substantial barrier installed to deflect it from the park.
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Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday July 23, 2019, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees:
Rob ZisetteEllen HewittGayle GarmanJeff HowardRichard FlemingGina HarmonKaren SchurrBrian DeLuca

Following around the table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting.

RZ began with a recap of our FOGL-Suggested projects for Parks Improvements/Additions.
RZ will engage in a discussion with David Graves/SP&R, to be accompanied by Brian DeLuca and others as a joint meeting, date TBD. JH offered to attend/assist.
RZ’s top three topics on FOGL’s list are:

• The East Shore Turtle Log Viewing Platform, about 150 yards North of the Small Crafts Center.
• The Bio-Enhancing floating gardens, as several may be located around the lake.
• The Paved Path Location Markers, to enable park patrons to advise first responders on their location of need, when calling 911 for immediate assistance, e.g. injury, accident, Police etc.

Mentioned was eliciting support of Local Area Volunteer organizations to support FOGL and the work of Seattle City Government’s Parks District Board.
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Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday May 28, 2019, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees:
Rob ZisetteAlice PoggiDavid GravesEllen HewittGayle GarmanMonica HinckleyMarciaMellingerBrian DeLucaRichard FlemingSally AbellaLaura EidelsonKaren SchurrCarl WebsterAlan Byars

Following around the table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting.

DG discussed updates/modifications to the Small Crafts Center on the Southwest corner of Green Lake. Details may be found at:
< http://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/green-lake-small-craft-center-redevelopment >

Discussion began about the FOGL/Parks Department use of charitable donations the Hinckley family has received on behalf on their Son Taiga’s accident on the lake. Taiga’s Parents, Peter and Monica, graciously assigned any privately received funds to be put in to a general fund of FOGL.
FOGL will strive to do what meets the family’s desires for a fitting use of those funds.
The current leading Family and FOGL use is to develop the West Shore Turtle Log viewing platform. FOGL has tentative draft designs available, which must be coordinated with Parks and Recreation. Read More »

Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday March 26, 2019, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees:
Rob ZisetteBruce EidelsonAlice PoggiRebecca RingerGayle GarmanJeff HowardAnita Gras BryantDon TorcasoRichard FlemingMonica HinkleyGina HarmonEllen HewittKaren SchurrPete HinkleyRuth BaetzBrian DeLuca

Following around the table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting.

KS began with discussion of modifications underway to improve facilities and access to the West beach bathhouse, to include updates to bathrooms and showers. She presented graphic plans to show the nature of the work being done. Needed exterior lighting, e.g. light poles intend to follow original architectural standard of the Olmsted Project designs.

RZ began discussion with a progress report on FOGL’s proposition to install paved path safety/location marker plaques. BD will provide written information and assistance to the Hearthstone Residents Committee, engaging their support to demonstrate park patron desire for such a project to be completed. This will include a letter describing the proposed project and a petition to proceed, for Hearthstone resident signatures. FOGL steering committee comprises: RZ, BD, AP, KS and EH. AP will coordinate with Parks Department and Department of Neighborhoods, to arrange a meeting for AP and BD to meet with them and develop a plan forward to successful completion. This will include discussion of the financial grant processes and coordination with needed city officials and their project planners.
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Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday January 22, 2019, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Attendees:
Rob ZisetteClarke GrayJohn PeeplesRichard FlemingKate MartinGayle GarmanMartin MullerJeff HowardLionel WangBrian DeLucaAlice PoggiDick EitelGene WilliamsMonica HinkleyKaren SchurrEllen HewittRuth BaetzPete Hinkley

Following around the table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed.
RZ began discussion with a progress report on FOGL’s proposition to install paved path safety/location marker plaques, all technical descriptions and FOGL’s formal proposals to Seattle Parks Department previously provided. SPD has responded with a request for additional information. FOGL suggests a special meeting to invite SPD personnel to discuss a path to success on getting the markers installed, in that the concept has support of First Responders, i.e. Police, EMT/Fire, and similar agencies. EH suggested that we elicit public press/radio support to more broadly describe to the using community about the concept.
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Friends of Green Lake Meeting, Tuesday November 27, 2018, Hearthstone

Convened at 7:00 PM

Guest speakers:
Debra BouchardDana WestJohn Abdalkhani
Attendees:
Rob ZisettePaul KostekBrian DeLucaRichard FlemingJeff HowardRuth BaetzGayle GarmanLiz Graf-BrennanKaren SchurrAlice Poggi

Following around the table introductions, Rob Z chaired the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed.

KS discussed Lessons Learned at a 13 October Robert’s Rules of Order training session. See < https://jurassicparliament.com/roberts-rules-of-order/ >.

King County representatives Dana W, John A, and Debra B provided a comprehensive discussion regarding King County’s University Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project. They proved flyers describing the essence of the project whose information can be seen at: < www.kingcounty.gov/protectingourwaters >. Topics of interest to the immediate FOGL area are the surface runoff and subsurface water movement coming Easterly from Phinney Ridge and the effects of East shore area major construction projects. JA highlighted construction and installation of water absorbing structures along parking strips. He noted that standard unaltered lawns are generally not good absorbers of heavy rain events. RZ noted the heavy outflow from the lake’s Densmore during recent heavy rain events. JA acknowledged the high local interest in lake water quality, citing Seattle Public Utilities as the best source of information. GG would like information on how the different soil geologies around the lake affect deep ground water movement. RZ queried on the level of monitoring of effects of the Link Light Rail tunnel to North Gate.
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