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Developer wants to renovate Saint Ed Seminary into hotel BY DEANNA ISAACS disaacs@bothell-reporter.com
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here’s new hope for the Saint Edward Seminary building, located in Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, through a local development firm specializing in saving and rehabilitating historic build-
ings. “Daniels Real Estate has over 25-years’ experience restoring some of our region’s most iconic buildings. We believe that the Saint Edward Seminary is an exceptional heritage landmark that needs to be preserved,” said Kevin Daniels of Daniels Real Estate Company.
According to the Daniels Real Estate firm, they plan on taking their experience and renovating the seminary school into a hotel, similar to that which can be found at some national parks. “Our plan has been modeled after historic lodges in Yellowstone National Park, Rainier National Park and
others across our national park system,” Daniels said. “We believe that this plan will not only preserve the building but will ensure its care for generations to come as it becomes an even greater public asset locally, regionally and nationally.” Many in Kenmore want to see the building saved from
being torn down or crumbling on its own. “I cannot speak for the city of Kenmore, but I know personally I think it is important to try to save that building,” said Kenmore Mayor David Baker. “It is a historical site and people have worked hard to put it on the Historical Registry… I cannot see let-
ting that building crumble.”
Public input Representatives from Daniels Real Estate will be speaking about their proposal during an open, public meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. [ more SEMINARY page 14 ]
State auditor finds NSD Board, superintendent in violation of law BY DEANNA ISAACS disaacs@bothell-reporter.com
Kenmore’s first retail marijuna store opens Ken Jones has opened Theorem, Kenmore’s first and only marijuana business, on State Route 522. For the full story see page 11. DEANNA ISAACS, Kenmore Reporter
The Washington State Auditor’s Office has concluded that three Northshore School Board members and Northshore School District (NSD) Superintendent Larry Francois violated the Open Meetings Act by dining and discussing the new North Creek High School with a flooring vendor. According to the auditor’s report, two board members notified the Washington State Auditor’s Office of the incident, which occurred in March. “On March 1, 2015,
while attending a conference, three of the five board members, as well as the superintendent attended a dinner paid for by a flooring vendor of the high school project. During the dinner, discussion included the new high school project,” the auditor’s report states. “In addition, a subsequent dinner was also purchased by the same vendor for two board members on March 21, 2015.” By accepting the dinner, a gift, the board members are at risk of violating state law, as well as NSD policy. RCW 42.23 states that no [ more SCHOOL page 3 ]
Bothell City Council, school board races set for general election in November disaacs@bothell-reporter.com
With most of the ballots from the primary elections counted and the Secretary of State certifying the results today, the question of who goes on to the general election in November has been
answered. Bothell City Council candidates have been finalized. For position 2, incumbent Andy Rheaume (3,535 votes) is in the lead, with Rosalind Gorc (1,628 votes) in second and Maryanna Price (1,074 votes) in third.
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Rheaume is a parks and recreation planner for the city of Redmond, while Gorc is the volunteer director of community disaster relief for her church with a degree in political sciences. Position 4 will see James McNeal (3,002 votes) going against Tim
Ottersburg (2,339 votes). Bob Carsrud (856 votes) finished third. McNeal is a construction manager and one of the co-founders of the OneBothell movement. Tim Ottersburg is the senior director of engineering for a healthcare research company.
Davina Duerr (3,558 votes) will go against John Lee (1,929 votes) come November. Nadia Mustafa (717 votes) did not make it past the primary elections. Duerr is a licensed architect and member of the Bothell Landmark Preservation Board, while John Lee
is executive director of the Woodinville Wine Country Association and is a published author of two books. The Northshore District Director race, also known as a member of the school board, will see David Cogan [ more COUNCIL page 12 ]
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