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Burien Future of North Highline: The City of Burien conducted three “Community Conversations” in May and June to determine the public’s feelings on the potential annexation of none, part, or all of unincorporated North Highline. The City Council will continue discussing this issue through the fall and choose a preferred alternative in cooperation with Seattle and King County. A public vote by residents in the annexation areas could take place in 2007 with a possible change in governance by 2009.
Public Safety Funding and Property Tax Levy: The City Council has begun discussions of long-term funding for public safety through a proposed property tax levy ballot measure. Similar to the recent successful Des Moines Public levy, the Burien levy would provide funding to maintain current levels of public safety and other basic City services. The measure could be presented to voters as early as November 2006.
1st Avenue South Corridor Improvements Project: All are invited to a groundbreaking for the 1st Avenue S. improvement project on Tuesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Herr Backyard Garden Center. The City has set up a hotline, 206-439-3162, to keep residents and businesses informed on traffic disruptions and other information about the project. Details about the project are also available on the City’s Website at www.ci.burien.wa.us.
City Manager Search: The City has hired an executive search firm, Waldron and Co., to recruit applicants for the City Manager position. The City Council invited Burien business representatives, advisory board members and community members to meet with the search firm to offer their views about the selection of a new City Manager. Waldron and Co. estimates the selection process will take 90 -120 days.
Strawberry Festival: Large crowds enjoyed the annual Strawberry Festival and Art Fair, June 17 & 18, at the Burien Community Center and Dottie Harper Park. People enjoyed the expanded food booths and wide variety of entertainment. As in past years, the most popular booth was that serving strawberry shortcake. Festival-goers looked forward to the annual 4th of July Family Days Celebration and Parade down SW 152nd Street. Submitted by: David Cline Interim City Manager
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