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Raising the bar (chart) on performance
The City of Bellevue has long been committed to transparency and accountability, presenting annual performance data and resident survey results on its website. Now the city is raising the bar,…
Council Roundup: Weighing in on Sound Transit Phase 3
The East Link light rail project -- part of the Sound Transit 2 plan -- will begin construction in Bellevue in 2016. But on Monday, the City Council heard a briefing about even longer-range…
Council Roundup: 'Scoping' for Energize Eastside
Also, Wilburton traffic, Council rules
The City Council on Monday worked on a draft "scoping letter" that
will be submitted as part of a process to produce an environmental
impact statement (EIS) for…
City moves in Nextdoor
Responding to requests from residents, the city will start using the popular social network for neighborhoods Nextdoor on Monday, June 1, as another way to communicate with residents.
More than 9,…
Council Roundup: District Court poised for change of venue
An aging, former elementary school at Surrey Downs Park has been the "temporary" home of Bellevue District Court for nearly 30 years, but that arrangement is about to change. On Monday, the City…
Council Roundup Kirkland, Bellevue officials collaborate
Also, Comp Plan update, National Police Week
The Bellevue and Kirkland city councils held a joint meeting on Monday to collaborate on topics of mutual interest and concern. While it's unclear whether…
Council Roundup: Study confirms need for electrical system upgrade
Also, award for Coal Creek project, Phantom Lake transmission line, proclamations
Utility System Efficiencies Inc., the electrical power systems analysis firm hired by the City Council to provide an…
Council Roundup: Crossroads Village project advances
Also, shoreline plan update, addressing homelessness
The former TOP Food & Drug store next door to Crossroads Bellevue mall has been vacant since the grocery closed in 2013. On Monday, the City…
Council Roundup: East Link agreement approved
Also, transmission line, comp plan amendments, economic development update
The City Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve a revised agreement with Sound Transit that allows the East Link…
Council Roundup: Room rental ordinance approved
Also, East Link MOU, performance measures survey, proclamations
The City Council on Monday approved a permanent ordinance to prohibit the business practice of renting single-family homes as rooming…