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February 19, 2010

1. Lake Desire Annual Community Meeting – See Minutes Below 
2. Lake Desire Memberships Due – Informational Emails will only be sent to members this year.  It is only $10 to receive Emails for the year or $20 for full membership.  Please send your dues in to Lake Desire Community Club, c/o Vi Anderson, 17232 174th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058.  Thanks to following families who donated over and above the membership dues: Sill, Mussehl/Dexter, Akiyama, Rogers, Murakami, Shivitz, Likness, Stafford, Gonzales, Paun, and Sieger.

• $10 Membership Fee – Seniors (65 or over) or families who want to only receive community E-mails.
• $20 Full Membership Fee – Families who want to vote, receive E-mails, submit community e-mails such as lost pets, etc., and receive rental discounts.

3. Annual Lake Desire Clean Up – 3/6/10 at 10am – Come help clean up the Lake Desire Clubhouse and Grounds. Heather Stafford, Heather.Stafford@comcast.net is coordinating.
4. Lake Desire Water Quality – Jim & Betsy Locatelli have been working as volunteers with King County on Lake Desire water quality monitoring for several years now. I don't know if you've noticed, but Lake Desire algae has gotten a LOT worse, much of it probably due to fertilizer runoff from places like the Parks, Trovitsky Park, etc.  We just received this note from Beth Cullen, bcullen2@comcast.net our contact for Lake monitoring at King County.  It occurred to us that other Lake Desire residents also might be concerned about the increasing (and more toxic!) algae blooms, and might be interested in supporting the bill to limit phosphorus in fertilizers.  Submitted by Betsy & Jim Locatelli, JimLocatel@aol.com.

• With the new executive, King County is re-looking at monitoring in the County. This would be an EXCELLENT time to write your King County Council members and the executive and let them know how important lake monitoring is to your community.
• There is a bill in front of the state that looks at helping control phosphorus inputs into our lakes and streams. The bill would ban the use of using fertilizer containing phosphorus on established lawns. This will not affect flower or vegetable gardens or when you try to establish new turf. The reason WALPA supports this ban is established lawns need nitrogen to stay nice and green, not phosphorus. We want to keep phosphorus off our lawns because we’re seeing increasing algae blooms that are becoming toxic.  I am hoping you could take a moment and let your elected officials know that you support this and we’re trying to keep unnecessary phosphorus out of our lakes and streams. We’ve been working on this for three years now but we finally have some excellent support ranging from the Washington Environmental Council to Avista Utilities and Inland Paper Company over in Spokane. People are starting to realize that phosphorus causes major water quality issues and want this bill to pass. However, some of the fertilizer industry folks really don’t like the idea of change and are throwing up some major road blocks to this bill. We are hoping that the more voices we can get to speak up the greater chance we have to show that the majority is on the side of protecting lakes and streams. The bill numbers are Senate Bill 6289 and House Bill 2744 and you can find out more information at www.leg.wa.gov  If you’d like to write in support you can find your elected officials at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx.

5. Fairwood Flyer Offer - See email
6. Kitten Wanted – We are looking for a free or nearly free male short hair. Thanks, Tammie, codsky@aol.com.
7. King County Storm Water Mgt Program - King County residents are encouraged to learn more about annual updates to the county's stormwater management program and provide feedback on local stormwater management practices in unincorporated King County through our new online public involvement process. 
   See http://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/webmail/
   stormwater/stormwater-feedback.html
8. City of Renton Shoreline Master Program –  Upcoming Meetings - The following Planning Commission meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall:  www.shoreline.rentonwa.gov.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider public comment on changes to the proposed Shoreline Master Program draft since the last public hearing on October 21, 2009.   The proposed Shoreline Master Program contains policies and regulations that direct development, public access, and environmental protection along portions of Lake Washington, the Cedar River, May Creek, the Black River, the Green River, Springbrook Creek, and Lake Desire.  A draft of the proposed materials can be found at www.shoreline.rentonwa.gov. For more information, please contact Erika Conkling at (425)430-6578 or shoreline@rentonwa.gov.

• March 3, 2010- 2nd Public Hearing on draft SMP. This is also the deadline for written comments.
• March 17, 2010- Final Deliberations and Recommendation to City Council

           
Minutes of Annual Lake Desire Meeting 2/11/10
7pm at Clubhouse

• Meeting Called to Order at 7:30pm – Vi called the meeting to order. Those in attendance: Vi & Darryl Anderson, Melody Sieger, Dewey & Susan Hill, Tom Sill, Officer Sam Shirley, Heather Stafford, Karen Walker, Craig Wallace, Donna Snure, Phyllis Miller, and Heather Smith.
• Treasurers Report – Tom Sill gave the Treasurer’s Report.  This year due to a lack of rentals and lower membership renewals, we had a loss of $1,456.81. Although we do have a savings investment, at this loss rate we can go for 25 more years. 
• Emergency Preparedness Team Report – Heather Smith provided a hand out of ways to communicate better during an emergency in the community.  She is compiling a list of members with skills who could help out if for any reason first responders are unable to come to our area.  Phyllis Miller went over the Map Your Community Brochure and the 9 steps to follow immediately after a disaster strikes.  It was moved and seconded that up to $180 be spent to mail residents this brochure with a letter to help prepare and know what to do in case there is a disaster.  They will be mailed out in March.
• Officer Shirley Crime Report – We welcomed Officer Shirley of Fairwood Store Front to help answer our questions, and report local crime.  He said for the most part, Lake Desire is pretty quiet.  He said they caught 4 burglers in the past 3 days in Fairwood.  Unfortunately, criminals are routinely let go through the court systems.  There are several laws that sometimes make it challenging.  Recently a law was passed that once the suspect is handcuffed; the officer can not search the car without a warrant.  He recommended the following safety measures: a security system with extra for glass breakage, front door should be visible if possible, and have pepper spray available if you are uncomfortable owning a gun.  As for suspicious activity at the Boat Launch, the cul-de-sac, and other areas, he said just to drive through and show visibility.  If you suspect something don’t hesitate to call 911.  He would really like to help us start a Neighborhood Watch Program if anyone is interested.  It was moved and seconded that Donna Snure purchase a few neighborhood watch signs for our community.
• Election of 2010 Officers – The following Board was announced and installed at the meeting. Ballots were counted and thanks to several members who donated extra money to help the club.
• President – Vi Anderson
• Vice-President –Donna Snure
• Treasurer – Tom Sill
• Secretary – Heather Smith
• Board – Heather Stafford
• Lake Desire Sign – We are currently replacing the strip on the Lake Desire sign to promote rentals.  This will have both Vi and Heather’s phone number on it.
• Repairs– We have a repair man, Dave, who recently changed the locks, fixed the sink and women’s toilet.  He recommended a new shed roof since it is falling apart.
• Volunteer Requests – Vi requested some volunteers to help out at the events this year.
• Decorations Committee – Heather Stafford and Heather Smith
• Easter Bunny – Donna Snure volunteered one of her sons
• Collect $10 donation at St. Patrick’s Day Event 3/20 – Donna Snure, Susan Hill or Lauren Smith?
• Easter Balloons – Heather Stafford will see if Tammie Cook can do this again, otherwise Tom and Gretchen Sill offered to help with this.
• Clean Up Event – Heather Stafford is coordinating a grounds and clubhouse clean up on 3/6 at 10am.  All the non-profit organizations will be working together to help thank the Lake Desire Community for letting them use the clubhouse.  Neighbors are also welcome! 
• Meeting Adjourned at 8:40pm

Lake Desire Website: CLICK HERE

Lake Desire Clubhouse Rental
Contact Vi Anderson at 425-226-7005 or woods_inn@msn.com  for details.  Backup is Heather Smith, Heather@smith.net. The clubhouse features a full kitchen, tables and chairs to seat up to 40 people (max 60), and restrooms. Members receive a discount on renting the community clubhouse.  The normal rate is $75 to rent the clubhouse for the whole day or ($15 per hour- min. of 3 hours.) Members can rent the clubhouse at a discount for only $60 per day. Membership is $15 for the calendar year for individuals/families or $10 for senior citizens.

Heather Smith
Lake Desire Secretary
425-917-9533
Heather@smith.net or HeatherSmithNet@comcast.net