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2002-06-03Legal Analysis of King County’s Role in Des Moines Beach Park Conveyor Belt Proposal
★Legal counsel James L. Brewer analyzes King County’s jurisdictional authority regarding a proposed fill material conveyor belt operation at Des Moines Beach Park. The memo examines property interests, covenants requiring park use only, and concludes the proposed 30-month project would be inconsistent with park purposes due to significant disruption. -
1981-05-13King County Council Notice: Proposed Motion 81-322 Rescinding Motion 4668, Building and Land Development File 224-78-R (Port Of Seattle Reclassification)
★ 32In December 1979, the King County Council passed Motion 4668 approving a rezone request by the Port of Seattle (Building and Land Development File No. 224-78-R), subject to conditions including the Port providing 5 acres for a neighborhood park and agreeing not to develop a 55-acre Westside Greenbelt buffer area for ten years. In May 1981, the Council proposed Motion 81-322 to rescind and replace Motion 4668, with key differences in the conditions outlined on page 2 of each motion. The matter, which had been appealed by both the applicant and neighboring property owners, required a separate public hearing in affected communities as part of the site plan approval process. -
2026-08-28Chapter 1 Introduction, City Vision, and Planning Framework Background Report
This document is Chapter 1 of the City of SeaTac's Comprehensive Plan (Envision SeaTac 2044), providing an introduction to the city's planning framework, urban growth area designations, and community profile. It outlines how the plan was developed in accordance with Washington State's Growth Management Act, the Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2050 strategy, and King County Countywide Planning Policies. Note that this chapter focuses on land use planning and demographic data rather than airport noise policy specifically. -
2026-08-28Introduction, City Vision, and Planning Framework Background Report
This document is Chapter 1 of the City of SeaTac's Comprehensive Plan (Envision SeaTac 2044), providing an introduction to the city's planning framework, urban growth area designations, and community profile. It outlines how the plan was developed in accordance with Washington State's Growth Management Act, the Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2050 strategy, and King County Countywide Planning Policies. Note that this chapter focuses on land use planning and demographic data rather than airport noise policy specifically. -
2026-07-15Sea-Tac Communities Plan background and environmental findings
This document summarizes the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, a 1973 joint study by the Port of Seattle and King County to improve compatibility between Sea-Tac International Airport and its surrounding neighborhoods. The plan examined aircraft noise exposure, air and water quality, and community growth, finding that noise levels were expected to decrease over time due to quieter aircraft technology despite rising flight operations. It proposed a range of noise remedy programs—including property acquisition, purchase guarantees, and insulation assistance—affecting thousands of homes in areas north and south of the airport. -
2025-11-11Introduction and Public Hearing of Resolution No. 3839, Adopting the Final Budget of the Port Of Seattle for the Year 2026
The Port of Seattle Commission held a public hearing on November 11, 2025, to introduce Resolution No. 3839, which proposes adopting the Port's official budget for the year 2026. The budget process, which began in May 2025, included multiple Commission briefings covering operating and capital expenditures across aviation, maritime, and central services divisions. Final adoption was scheduled for November 18, 2025, after which the statutory budget would be filed with the King County Council and Assessor's Office. -
2023-08-22Highline on way to decentralization
The Highline area may become an experiment in decentralized county government services, with County Executive John Spellman recommending the use of existing buildings throughout King County as community service centers rather than constructing new mini-courthouses. The initiative, backed by a study from the County Department of Community and Environmental Development, aims to improve government responsiveness by bringing county services such as parks, assessor, and other offices closer to residents. A surplus school building in the Hamlin Park-Firlands area has been suggested as a potential site for a new north precinct police station. -
2023-07-29King Lysen for King County Council Position 7 campaign flyer
This is a campaign mailer for King Lysen, a Democratic candidate for King County Council Position 7, running on a platform of government accountability and citizen advocacy. Lysen was notably active in fighting Sea-Tac Airport noise pollution, leading anti-noise efforts and sponsoring a state bill to expand the Port Commission from five to nine members. Endorsed as a 'rising star' by the Argus newspaper and rated 'good' by the Municipal League, Lysen campaigned on vigorously questioning government spending and operations in King County. -
1994 King County Council Districts
A 1994 map from the King County Department of Records showing the 13 Metropolitan King County Council Districts, held by the Seattle Public Library (call number SEAMAP G4283.K3 F7 1994 .K5). The legend lists all 13 councilmembers by district, including representatives for districts covering the Sea-Tac area: District 7 (Pete von Reichbauer), District 13 (Christopher Vance), and District 5 (Ron Sims). -
1981 King County Council Districts
A 1981 King County, Washington official map showing nine County Council Districts with council member names and phone numbers listed (Tracy J. Owen through Gary Grant, Districts 1–9). The map was catalogued by the Seattle Public Library under History/State Doc and includes the King County Courthouse address in Seattle, WA 98104.