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The Kenmore Top 4: April 5, 2024

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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/projects/current-projects ]

*Kenmore Scores Millions for Sidewalks and Climate Technology
*Kenmore secured more sidewalk funding during the recent state legislative session. The state legislature awarded the City of Kenmore $3.1 million for new 84th Avenue sidewalks at Moorlands Elementary.  This is in addition to the other pedestrian and bicycle grants the City was awarded in 2023/2024 for 80th Avenue NE, NE 192nd Street, Arrowhead Drive, and NE 170th Street. "In total that’s $8.27 million awarded for these projects! "

In addition, our two state representatives and state senator secured $464,000 for geothermal heating technology for the City’s future new public works operations center next to Kenmore Middle School. This technology will significantly reduce the building’s carbon emissions and bring the entire facility closer to net carbon zero.

"We are grateful to our state legislative delegation, Representative Duerr, Representative Kloba, and Senator Stanford, for securing this funding for Kenmore!"



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2 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-initiatives/middle-housing ]

*Middle Housing Policy and Code Updates
*On April 8, the Planning Commission will join the City Council during a one-hour study session to discuss state-mandated middle housing concepts and options for implementation and consideration. This study session is informational only and no action will be taken. The purpose of this study session is to provide the City Council and Planning Commission an early briefing on the background of the Middle Housing Policy and Code Update project, including project requirements and schedule. The briefing will also provide an opportunity for Councilmembers to provide initial feedback that will help with the work moving forward.

The City is required to adopt Comprehensive Plan housing and land use policy, as well as updated development regulations, that allows for middle housing on all lots zoned predominately for residential use (House Bill 1110 [ https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1110&Initiative=false&Year=2023 ]). The City is required to adopt the new legislation in compliance with HB 1110 by June 30, 2025. There will be opportunities for community engagement during 2024, and documents will be uploaded to the City’s Framing the Future of Housing [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-initiatives/middle-housing ] webpage as they become available. For more information, contact Todd Hall (thall@kenmorewa.gov).



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3 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2330/102?curm=4&cury=2024 ]

*1st Legislative District Climate Town Hall April 13
*Kenmore community members are invited to join local legislators as they discuss the outcomes on climate from this legislative session at a Climate Town Hall on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2330/102?curm=4&cury=2024 ] at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. Learn about what's on the horizon for climate in Washington State and participate in a Q&A session with the panelists; State Senator Derek Stanford, State Representative Davina Duerr, and State Representative Shelley Kloba. This event is hosted by the cities of Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodinville, and Bothell.



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4 [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/farmersmarket ]

*Calling Farmers Market Vendors!
*The City is currently recruiting a variety of vendors for the upcoming 2024 Kenmore Farmers Market season. Farmers, growers, and food vendors are encouraged to apply and help round out the market offerings. Check out the Farmers Market website [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/farmersmarket ] to learn more and apply today.

"Curious which vendors are already on deck for the 2024 market season"? Check out the vendor roster webpage. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/kenmore-farmers-market/kenmore-farmers-market-vendors ]



*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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"*What's next on the agenda?*"


* The next City Council meeting [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2333/102?fsiteid=1&curm=4&cury=2024 ] is on Monday, April 8. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/254220/ ]


* To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. 


* The next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2061/102?fsiteid=1&curm=4&cury=2024 ] is on Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m.

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