September 2001
Next Board Meeting
October 2nd 7:00 PM

Mandatory Dues Campaign Successful !

The Innis Arden Community wishes to express our appreciation and congratulations to the committee who successfully gathered the signatures necessary to make mandatory dues a reality for Innis Arden. "It was the right thing to do." Due to months of persistent effort, and encouragement by signing Innis Arden shareholders, the task was accomplished when the Board certified the signatures and Judy Allen filed them with King County on August 13, 2001. Effective January 1, 2002, Community Club dues will be mandatory for property owners in Innis Arden.

The committee, chaired by Judy Allen, included Ewa Sledziewski, Loys Lamb, El and Elaine Burgwald, C.O. Causey, June Howard, Diane Geary, Chuck and Bonnie Jardine, Chris Kocher,Tony Morales, Kathy Malarky, Craig and Judy Runions, Jim Shea, Pam Smit, Carol Solle, and Jean Stewart. Notaries who donated their services included June Howard, John John, Gary Kocher, Roger Lageschulte, Don Mallet, Ricki Vadset and Cathy Shea.

By showing their willingness to carry their fair share of the financial responsibilities of the Community Club, shareholders have given encouragement to the Board and committees to move forward to improve our community. Residents are encouraged to get involved by coming to Board meetings with their input, by serving on committees and special projects and by attending Community Club events to get to know their neighbors better. Paying your dues is only a part of making Innis Arden a great place to live.

Innis Arden to Hold Town Meetings
At the Clubhouse 7:30 to 9:30 PM
October 4th and October 15th

Purpose: To develop a Community Designed Survey for collecting information about what homeowners value and to provide direction for our Board of Directors

Why Attend: Now that the mandatory dues amendment has passed, it is more important than ever that the community provide input and direction to its Board of Directors. How do you want your money spent and what are your priorities for community development; Reserves, Views, Security, Traffic Control, Grounds, Facilities, Vegetation Management?

Meeting Design: You will have a structured opportunity to meet others who think the way you do, to listen to different views, to develop the scope and design of the survey questions and to have a constructive voice in your community affairs.  A self-selected group of participants will eventually meet with a recognized professional consultant to develop the final set of survey questions to be sent to Innis Arden residents.

What to Bring: Strong Ideas, a well thought out request for action (not a complaint), your spouse and neighbors, pencil and paper.

What if I don't attend: It will be a missed opportunity to contribute.  Let your ideas be known to a person who is planning on attending. Each meeting will build on the previous one, so put them all on your calendar.

Subsequent  meetings will be scheduled as required with announcements in future Bulletins.

Questions: contact Marc Weinberg  546-8952

Board Meeting Minutes
September 4, 2001

Following are the actions taken by the Board at the meeting of September 4, 2001. More detailed minutes will appear in a later Bulletin.

The Board approves the Innis Arden Club Building Policy amended as proposed August 2001, with the following changes in the proposal: in item 5, the word 'may' is to be substituted for the word 'will', and in Addendum D strike 'and/or' and the second paragraph 2.

Approved 7-1.

The letter dated August 2, 2001, from Paul Cohen, project manager for the Grouse Reserve application for the city of Shoreline, will be published on the IA Website and a notice will be placed in the coming Bulletin saying that the document is available on the Web site and that hard copies are available from Mike Jacobs by calling him at 547-1105.

Approved unanimously.

Al Wagar will write a letter for Roger Lowell's signature to support Michael Rasch's application for stop signs at the intersections of 188th/Ridgefield & Springdale Ct, and 10th/167th & Innis Arden Way.

Approved unanimously.

Remodels
* Reiten, 1000 NW 180th; approved unanimously.
* Minorchio, 1311 NW 188; approved unanimously

Elaine Phelps, Secretary

AGENDA FOR SEPT. 4, 2001
BOARD MEETING

  1. Larry Bauman, Shoreline Assistant City Manager, will give a presentation about the Aurora Corridor. For Frequently Asked Questions about the Aurora Corridor, see http://www.cityofshoreline.com/temp/q&a_ne~1.pdf on the Web.

  2. Community Comments

  3. Board Agenda

  4. Building/Remodels : Smithhart, 17250 12th Ave. NW, Utility room, dining room and garage expansions.

  5. Closing

Revised Building and Remodel Policy

At the September 4th Board Meeting, a revised Building and Remodel Policy Statement was adopted. The Board will now evaluate covenant compliance as a consideration for building and remodel approval. Included in this consideration is the Tree Height Amendment. This means that neighbors have the opportunity to not only review the remodel plans, but covenant and tree height issues.

Traffic Safety in Innis Arden

Have you been troubled by speeding in our neighborhood? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately

  • 5 percent of pedestrians would die when struck by a vehicle traveling 20 mph at impact;

  • 40 percent would die for vehicles traveling 30 mph at impact;

  • 80 percent at 40 mph at impact;

  • Almost 100 percent would die when struck by vehicles traveling at speeds over 50 mph at impact.

Concerned Innis Arden residents should register their complaints with the City of Shoreline in two ways.

  • First, they should contact the City of Shoreline directly at 546-1700 and file a complaint with the Customer Response Team (CRT). CRT will then look at the street classification and route it to the appropriate person in the City.

  • Second, Officer Akers recommends contacting the Shoreline Police Department directly to file a complaint.  They should call 296-3311 and emphasize that speeding is a continuing problem.

If you would like to learn more about the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program, contact Michael Rasch at 542-1230.

Grouse Reserve Update

In June 2001, the Innis Arden Board submitted a plan to the City of Shoreline for the management of Grouse Reserve. On August 2nd, the City responded in a letter from Paul Cohen. Arborists hired by the Grouse Reserve Neighborhood Association are currently preparing a response to the City, to be completed within a few weeks.

During the September 2001 Board Meeting, a motion was passed to put the City’s letter on the Web site. It can be found at http://www.innisarden.com/board/grousecity.html. After the Board Meeting, a motion was passed to post the original plan submitted to the City as well. It will be at http://www.innisarden.com/board/grouseclub.html as soon as possible.

Did you know….

That Innis Arden has prolific authors among its residents?

Ivan Doig-

  • This House of Sky, Landscapes of a Western Mind

  • Dancing at the Rascal Fair

  • Mountain Time

  • English Creek

David Laskin-

  • Partisans: Marriage, Politics, and Betrayal Among the New York Intellectuals

  • Artists in Their Gardens

  • The Little Girl Book: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Daughter Today

  • The Reading Group Book: The Complete Guide to Starting and Sustaining a Reading Group, With Annotated Lists of 250 Titles for Provocative Discussion

Are there any other authors/artists/musicians in our community that we can salute?

Innis Arden would like to extend a WELCOME
to the following new residents:

Janet and Robert Carlson

Tom and J. Lynne Oughton

Diane and Tom Dillard

Sandy and Guenther Risse

Bonnie and Leon Engelby

Zoe and Gordan Ryan

Mary and Damon Igl

Betty and Ernie Vanden-Ende

Paul Knoetger and Linda Lesley

Anne and Tom Welsh

Ellen and Jim Morley

Sharon and Walt Wesson

Yoshiaki and Naomi Minegishi

 

Do you have new neighbors? If so, please contact the Hospitality Committee so they can deliver a welcome packet.     The hospitality committee is:

 Kathleen Malarky 546-2341, Sylvia Moren 546-4221 and Bunny Renouard 542-3803

Salmon BBQ Gathering



Innis Arden Bulletin Board

House Sitter Available.  Do you or anyone you know need a long term house sitter?  I am a responsible, clean, and pet-loving professional who has lived in Innis Arden for the past 20 years.  A recent UW graduate, I work as an architect in downtown Seattle.  Am seeking a house sitting position in the Seattle area, preferably for two months or longer, to save some money.  Please call Ashley Falkin at (206) 851-7802 with any inquiries.

Archivist Sought. The Board of Innis Arden Club, Inc. is looking for a person with skills in archiving and organizing old records.  This will be a paid position and could prove to be not only challenging but also interesting in helping to "put our house in order."  Please call June Howard 206-542-8177 or Roger Lowell 206-546-0128 if you know of someone who may be interested in this project.

Members of the Innis Arden Club, Inc. are encouraged to dig through their old Innis Arden files and return to the Club documents that should be kept by the club in its archives. Please call June Howard at 206-542-8177 to arrange a pick up/delivery time and place.

Home for Sale. 3200 square feet, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, completely remodeled home for sale on 1/2 acre manicured lot with lots of privacy and fabulous views from the kitchen, living room, dining room, master bedroom and master bath. Contemporary open floor plan with vaulted ceilings & smooth walls.   Slate, wood, and stained concrete flooring with in floor radiant heat.  Master bath with Jacuzzi, 2-person shower, warming towel bar, his/her sinks. 2 gas fireplaces.  Stainless Steel commercial appliances with contemporary lighting and fixtures.   High-tech wiring, with 2 car garage.  Completion date will be in October.

Linda  206-595-8144

Truck for Sale. 1985 Ford F-150XL 302CU 4x4 Canopy. $3,500. Call Bruce at 546-1462