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Burien resident Dick West urges local council members to regulate rental properties, which he claims often fall into disrepair and contribute to neighborhood degradation. He proposes a licensing system for smaller rental units, similar to that for home businesses, to improve property management and neighborhood conditions.
The article highlights the upcoming Highline Garden Tour set for June 8, 2013, showcasing various local gardens in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac. Gardeners will share their expertise and produce, with proceeds benefiting the Highline Historical Society. Attendees can enjoy plant sales, music, and food while exploring unique garden designs.
Tickets for the Highline Historical Society's 2013 Highline Garden Tour are now available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity to explore private gardens in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac. The event, scheduled for June 8, will feature local artists, musicians, and plant sales, all aimed at promoting community engagement through gardening. Discounts are available for group purchases, making it an accessible outing for garden enthusiasts.
Burien Little Theatre is collaborating with the Highline Historical Society to present a special performance of "The Future Remembered," a play that reflects on the impact of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. Written by Paula Becker, Alan J. Stein, and the HistoryLink staff, the play is set to take place on October 13 at Burien Little Theatre and is suitable for all ages. Admission is free for Highline Historical Society members and $5 for others.
Discover Burien seeks volunteers for the Highline Garden Tour on June 11th, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Burien. Volunteers can choose from three shifts and no gardening knowledge is required.
Burien City Council members urged King County Library System (KCLS) trustees to return Puget Sound Park to the city and keep local libraries open. KCLS officials admitted they were unaware of community concerns and pledged to involve the public in future discussions.
The KCLS Board received a letter urging them to halt discussions with King County regarding ownership rights of Puget Sound Park until its annexation to Burien is complete. The authors, Douglas and Maria Sykes, criticized the potential deal as morally questionable and emphasized the need for community input before any negotiations.
Burien City Council members engaged in a significant dialogue with King County's Deputy Executive Fred Jarrett regarding the contentious issue of Puget Sound Park. The council expressed strong opposition to the county's plan to sell the park, viewing it as a breach of trust, and reiterated their desire for the park to be included in Burien's annexation.
Dow Constantine, in a letter to then-County Executive Ron Sims, expressed his strong opposition to the conversion of Puget Sound Park into housing, emphasizing the park's value to the North Highline community. His stance contributed to the park's removal from the Sustainable Communities and Affordable Housing program. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between development and community preservation in the region.
King County Executive Dow Constantine plans to meet with local leaders to discuss the future of Puget Sound Park, which is currently under consideration for sale to the King County Library System. The park's sale has raised concerns among Burien officials and North Highline residents, who are pushing for the park to be included in an upcoming annexation deal. Constantine aims to ensure that all parties' interests are addressed before any decisions are made.