Neighborhood development conference, April 19

Now that many communities are nearing the completion of their Neighborhood Planning processes, the next phase will be figuring out how their visions can be turned into reality. The successful implementation of those plans will require cooperation in some degree with private sector developers.

How to do that is the subject of a Neighborhood Development Conference that will be held on Monday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Pacific Medical Building, 10416 5th Ave. NE.

The event is sponsored by Southeast Effective Development, the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Neighborhood Business Council.

For more information, call Roger Valdez at 329-4183.

Washington Wilderness to canvas Bitter Lake

If you receive a knock on your door over the next few weeks, it could be the Washington Wilderness Coalition calling. The group will be handing out information and educating the public on efforts to maintain our clean water, wild salmon, and pristine forests. The group's primary focus is on protecting wild forests.

Sand Point improvements underway

A project to upgrade the utility systems on the former Sand Point Navy Base is currently underway. The project entails the renovation or replacement of most of the outdated utility systems including water, sewer, electrical, telecommunications and natural gas. On Feb. 16, Mid-Mountain Contractors began mobilizing its crews and equipment on the site. Actual excavation began in early March.

The firms Entranco and Matson/Carlson have been retained to provide direct construction management services and surveying. Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City Light and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation will inspect the work. Puget Sound Energy will install new gas service in conjunction with the City's utility work.

For more information, call 684-4946.

Spot sewer repair in Roosevelt area

This spring, Seattle Public Utilities will begin repair work in several locations throughout Seattle, including 16th Avenue NE, between Northeast 70th and Northeast 73rd streets in the Roosevelt neighborhood.

Schedule: The 1999 Spot Sewer Repair program will begin in April and is expected to be completed by September, weather permitting. Length of construction will vary from 20 to 60 days, depending upon location.

Traffic Impacts: At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout construction. Driveway access and street parking may be limited during construction. Emergency access will be maintained at all times. "Traffic Alert" signs will be posted throughout the construction period.

Metro Transit: As service is impacted, watch for "Rider Alert" signs at bus stops or call Metro's 24-hour Rider Information number at 553-3000.

Volunteers needed for Spring Clean '99

It's time for community, school and business volunteers to organize their work teams, select their projects, and sign up for Spring Clean '99, Seattle's Cleanup of Public Spaces.

Joining the City of Seattle in sponsoring Spring Clean activities again this year are the Seattle School District, Student Conservation Association's Earth Work Northwest, and Seattle Works. Last year nearly 20,000 volunteers painted out graffiti, picked up litter and illegal dumping, stenciled storm drains, cleaned parks and school yards, removed invasive plants in watersheds, and planted trees.

Special emphasis will be given this year to urban creek restoration and preservation, following listing of the chinook as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, and to planting trees throughout Seattle. Spring Clean '99, which began March 27, runs through May 9.

In addition to providing customers with a reliable water supply, Seattle Public Utilities provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City's infrastructure, and protect, conserve and enhance the region's environmental resources.

Information and sign-up packets about Spring Clean '99 are available from Seattle Public Utilities by calling 233-7187 or by visiting the Web at www.ci.seattle.wa.us/util.

King County Fair Board seeks North End representatives

Metropolitan King County Councilmembers Maggi Fimia and Cynthia Sullivan are seeking North End residents to represent their districts on the King County Fair Board.

Planning is currently underway for the 137th annual King County Fair, which will be held this year from July 20-25 at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw.

For more information, call 296-1001 or 296-1002.