CITY OF BELLEVUE CITY COUNCIL Summary Minutes of Extended Study Session
February 9, 2009 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: 1.
Council Conference Room 1E-113 Bellevue, Washington
Mayor Degginger and Councilmembers Bonincontri, Chelminiak, Davidson, Lee, and Noble Deputy Mayor Balducci
Executive Session
Councilmember Chelminiak called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm., and announced recess to Executive Session for approximately 10 minutes to address two items of potential litigation. The meeting resumed at 6:13 p.m., with Mayor Degginger presiding. 2. (a) Oral Communications Kevin Wallace, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, commented on his handout regarding alignment options for Sound Transit light rail. He encouraged the comparison of ridership between segments A, B and C. He explained that option B3 reflects only 500 more riders than option B7 in 2020, which he feels is not sufficient justification for B3. He referenced Table D-8 from the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), noting that in 2020 there is no impact to Bellevue Way under option B7. However, the impact to Bellevue Way is 50 percent worse under option B3. Continuing, Mr. Wallace explained why option C2T is preferred to C3T. He encouraged Council support of options B7 and C2T. Cheryl Stillwell, an Enatai resident, questioned the scheduling of an additional meeting between the Enatai Neighborhood Association and City staff after residents already voted overwhelmingly in support of the B7 alignment at its annual meeting. Ms. Stillwell listed numerous neighborhoods and business groups who support option B7 as well. She is opposed to what she feels is the City's attempt to influence residents toward another option, when they have already spoken in favor of the B7 alignment.
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Robert Zander spoke on behalf of Mercer Park residents living along 118th Avenue, who strongly feel that the B7 light rail alignment will not best serve Bellevue residents. He and his neighbors support option B3, which provides good access and transit service without going through neighborhoods. Tom Diller, representing the Diller family, spoke about the Meydenbauer stabilization project and proposed Ordinance No. 5856. He said the family is currently involved in the condemnation process and is supportive of the project. Mr. Diller described previous discussions with the City regarding indemnification issues. He wants to ensure that his family is protected from any unanticipated outcomes of the project and the City's easement. Mr. Diller requested a delay in the condemnation process to allow time for his family and the City to discuss this issue. Richard Leeds expressed concern about the impact of light rail alignments on the pedestrian bike path in the Enatai area. Jim Hutchinson, Puget Sound Energy, described a coordinated effort with the Lake Hills Neighborhood Association to deliver compact fluorescent light bulbs and to speak to neighbors about the importance of energy conservation and efficiency. Study Session (a) Council Business and New Initiatives

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