Bitter Lake Declared Safe for Contact, Re-opened to the Public

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Posted: May 24, 2012

Today Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) posted information around the lake that the sewage leak had been cleaned up and that it is now safe for contact.  Below is the press release information that SPU sent out.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has received approval from Seattle-King County Public Health to reopen Bitter Lake in north Seattle after test results indicated that the lake is safe for contact. The tests were performed after it was discovered on May 10 that there was sewage in some drainage structures that flow into the lake. No sewage has entered the lake since the problem was discovered on May 10 and there was no evidence of sewage in the outfall pipe when it was cleaned in September 2011.

SPU source control investigators believe that it was likely that no sewage was getting into the lake until recently – a matter of months, not years as originally reported by local media. The property owner that had the improper connection to the system has fixed the problem, the pipelines leading to the lake and the outfall pipe have been thoroughly cleaned, and the sediment at the base of the outfall has been dredged. Recent rainfall has also helped to cleanse the lake.

SPU appreciates the patience of the community during the investigation and resolution of the problem. The information provided by residents in the area was very helpful in determining the cause and fixing the problem quickly. At any time, if there is a problem with the neighborhood sewer or drainage system, or you have concerns about water quality, you can call 206-386-1800 and SPU will respond.

Book Sale at Broadview Community Church of Christ on June 2nd

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Posted: May 22, 2012

The Big Broadview Book Sale is comining!
When:  Saturday, June 2nd, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where:  Broadview Community United Church of Christ – 325 North 125th Street (across the street from 7-11)
What:   All types of used books for sale – hardbacks, paperbacks, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, collectibles and more at very reasonable prices.
            Home made goodies for sale
            Hand made cards for sale
            Free coffee and tea while you brouse!
  Free parking in church parking lot or on street
  Follow the signs to entry

Broadview Emergency Communication Hub Drill on May 19th a Success

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Updated: May 20, 2012

On Saturday May 19 the first Broadview Emergency Communication Hub particpated in a city-wide drill of emergency communication hubs.  The purpose of the drill was to allow communications volunteers from emergency communication hubs, the Auxilliary Communication Service (ACS) and the staff at the Seattle Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to practice emergency communications in a simulated disaster environment.  The exercise also provided on-site training and mentoring.

A simulated disaster scenario involved regional terrorist attacks.  In the scenario the attacks started on Friday May 18 and were assumed to be ongoing on Saturday May 19.  In the scenario there was significant damage to the electric power system supplying Seattle, and communication networks were compromised and not reliable.  The Seattle EOC had been activated, and the Seattle network of community hubs had been activated across the city.

The volunteers from Broadview Prepares set up a hub at Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church.  Volunteers simulating Broadview residents presented simulated problems to the hub volunteers.  Reports of high priority problems were sent by radio to the EOC, and messages on the situation around the city were sent from the EOC to the hub.

At a debrief session at the end of the drill the Broadview volunteers said they had learned a lot from the realistic conditions of the drill.  Another drill will be held some time in the autum of 2012.  Some pictures of the drill are online.

You can learn more about preparedness and how you can be involved at the Broadview Prepares website.

Update on Sewage Leak at Bitter Lake

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Posted: May 17, 2012

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has provided us with more information about the sewage leak into Bitter Lake.  Below is the text of the information from SPU:

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) crews were performing regular maintenance on a drainage line near Bitter Lake on Thursday night, May 10, when a local resident told them about a foul odor coming from a nearby catch basin (part of the street drainage system).  The crews responded, found sewage in some drainage structures, and started an investigation. They used the “drain cam” to look into the pipeline and found evidence of a sewage connection in the drainage system. The operations crew notified the Source Control Team (who enforces and investigates problems like this) that night.

No sewage has entered the lake since the problem was discovered on May 10. The line from the building has been plugged since then.
There is a flow control system in the basement of the building, so SPU staff members don’t believe there was a constant flow of sewage to the lake.

Friday morning, May 11, SPU Source Control staff visited the site and started their investigation, and they determined there was an illicit connection in place.  They issued a Notice of Violation to the property owner of an apartment building on Friday. It requires that the problem be fixed by Friday, May 18.

Although they had not taken water-quality samples yet, they decided to close the lake as a precaution to protect public health. Fliers were distributed at the Community Center, along the lake’s public access point, on telephone poles, and directly to residents on either side of the stormwater outfall.

Since Friday, May 11 drainage crews have cleaned the affected stormwater pipe to the lake and have continued to work with the property owner to get the connection fixed.  SPU has sampled to gather data about fecal coliform levels in the lake, and, when those data come back, will be making decisions about when to reopen the lake.

As a precaution it is recommended that people have no contact with Bitter Lake until the  sampling results are known. SPU expects to have them within a week, likely early the week of May 20. As soon as they are available, SPU will let people know what they are and what it means.

Haller Lake P-Patch Open Garden

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Posted: May 16, 2012

August 12th, 11 AM – 3 PM-
Put this date on your calendar!  The 10th  Annual Open Garden event will be held at the Haller Lake P-Patch community garden on Sunday, August 12th.  The event will begin at 11 AM to coincide with the ending of the service at Haller Lake United Methodist Church, on whose property the P-Patch is located.  Haller Lake P-Patch was constructed in 1998 with the assistance of a Small-and-Simple grant from the City of Seattle.  About 25 families from Haller Lake and nearby neighborhoods have plots at the garden, paying an annual fee for water and organic fertilizer.  The P-Patch Program (http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ppatch/ ) and P-Patch Trust (http://www.ppatchtrust.org/ ) promote the establishment of these wonderful open spaces in Seattle.   They are open to the public at any time (picnicking welcome but no picking please).  Starting in 2003, when the P-Patch Program celebrated its 30th Anniversary, Haller Lake P-Patch had an Open Garden. It was so successful, that we have decided to have an annual celebration.  Join us for sweet and savory refreshments, tours of the P-Patch, and an opportunity to meet neighbors and get some organic gardening tips.

Updates from North Precinct

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Updated: May 8, 2012

 The North Precinct Burglary/Theft Unit continues to follow up on recent burglary arrests done by North Precinct patrol officers, and due in some part to your watchfulness and good 9-1-1 calls.  The 19 year old serial occupied burglar and auto thief who was hitting the north end neighborhoods hard approx. 8 weeks ago has been charged with nearly 10 years.  He is in jail and won’t be released for a long time. 

A 39-year old, white female was arrested last week for multiple burglaries in the north end, some in which the residents were home at the time of the crime.  She confessed to detectives that she is an addict, and she preferred burglaries to prostitution. She spent the day with detectives showing them houses she had hit.  She told the detectives that she was surprised how many people leave their house keys out in mailboxes; or on the front porch (she found keys in a pair of shoes on front porch).  Please re-think the hide-away key.  You may think it is unusual to put in under a paving stone, or huge flower pot, etc. but burglars who do this for a living, know our hiding spots.  She also told the detectives that she often looked in the windows and could see the desirable loot in plain sight (purses, cash, and electronics).

Gardeners- I talked with a gentleman today who lives in the Maple Leaf neighborhood.  Evidently, during the glorious weather we had, he was gardening in the front yard.  A thief, unseen by neither the homeowner nor nearby neighbors, entered this home through the unlocked back door and took cash and prescription meds. from a back bedroom.   I know it may be inconvenient to keep your doors locked when you are home and gardening, but these crimes are quick and contribute to our burglary rate increases during summer months.  

National Night Out is coming on August 7th but some block watchers are inquiring about registration already.    I will send out an email when the registration information is on the website.

Thanks for sharing this information with your neighbors.

Terrie Johnston

North Precinct

206.684.7711

 

 

Meet City Council Members at May 15 Broadview Community Council Meeting

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Posted: May 7, 2012

Seattle City Council Members Richard Conlin and Sally Bagshaw will speak at the May 15 Broadview Community Council meeting.  We have asked them to share their observations on how neighborhoods around the city have been successful in getting projects in their neighborhood plans implemented.

Our neighborhood plan has gone through an update process over the past 18 months.  Now the challenge will be how to get the good ideas in the updated plan actually implemented.

Seattle City Council Members Richard Conlin and Sally Bagshaw have a citywide perspective on how neighborhoods get their desired projects done.

Come to the May Broadview Community Council meeting learn more, and network with others in our community who have an interest in
improving some aspect of our neighborhood.

The draft plan neighborhood plan update can be found online at:

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/cms/groups/pan/@pan/@plan/@neighborplanning/documents/web_informational/dpdp021842.pdf

BCC meeting will be held at Luther Memorial Church

13047 Greenwood Ave. N

Meet and Greet at 6:30 PM

Meeting starts at 7:00 PM

Carkeek Summer Day Camp is Taking Reservations

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Updated: April 24, 2012

The annual series of day camps at Carkeek Park, called “Earthkeepers Nature Camp,” is now taking reservations.  Below is the flyer about the day camp.   Click on the flyer for a larger view. The link in the poster doesn’t work so if you want to go to the registration handbook here is the link:

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/carkeek/earthkeepers.pdf

The day camp is a great way for young people ages 6-12 to learn about nature and the environment.

 

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