Tag: city hall
Reception honoring outgoing Burien Councilmembers will be Mon., Dec. 16
A Reception honoring three outgoing Burien City Councilmembers will be held on Monday, Dec. 16,...
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Possible property tax increase, rental housing & more on agenda for Mon. Council
A possible increase of up to 1% in property taxes, budget review, rental housing policies, SCORE...
Read MoreBurien Council gets mercado site search report along with update on SCORE jail
By Jack Mayne Potential public market, or mercado, sites are being considered by the Burien City Council and some new site possibilities were given at their regular Monday (Aug. 5) meeting. Council heard Economic Development Director Chris Craig give several options for sites for location of a mercado in the city that have been shown […]
Read MoreCouncil told Port has money to help confront airport growth; no mercado site found
By Jack Mayne Port officials are making the rounds of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighbor cities to tell them there is a $750,000 fund to finance ideas to better manage changes coming from an enlarging airport. The Burien City Council was also told at its regular meeting Monday night (July 15) that city staff has so […]
Read MoreParks cleared and potential new community center discussed by Burien Council
By Jack Mayne Police Chief Ted Boe told the Burien City Council Monday night (June 3) that all of the campers at midtown parks were gone while the Council also heard about a potential replacement of the city community center and the possibility of more police officers. The update was on the four-month pilot program […]
Read MoreProclamations, signs, homelessness & more on agenda for Monday Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 6) Burien City Council meeting: discussions on the sign code, homelessness, Correspondence to the Council, Sound Cities and more. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall, located at 400 SW 152nd Street. Download the full agenda pack here (PDF file). PRESENTATIONS AND/OR PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation Proclaiming May […]
Read MoreResidents respond to survey about what type of place they want Burien to become
By Jack Mayne A Planning Commission study shows that residents often looking for a place to have a meal, meet people and maybe enjoy a libation, the Burien City Council was told Monday (April 22) at their monthly study session. Senior city planner Thara Johnson said the survey taken earlier this year was an effort […]
Read MoreCARES gives report, Council okays moratorium on enhanced services facilities
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday, March 4 was given the annual report by CARES, the city’s animal control and welfare contract provider. CARES director Debra George reported that the agency now offers low cost spay and neuter and conducted 259 neuterings in 2018, made available $20 animal microchips to permit finding […]
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