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From: Vanessa Kritzer <vkritzer@redmond.gov>
To: Sasha Glenn <sashajglenn@gmail.com>; Jeralee Anderson	<janderson@redmond.gov>; Steve Fields <sfields@redmond.gov>; Jessica Forsythe	<jforsythe@redmond.gov>; Angie Nuevacamina <anuevacamina@redmond.gov>; "Osman Salahuddin" <osalahuddin@redmond.gov>; Melissa Stuart <mstuart@redmond.gov>;	"Mayor (Internet)" <Mayor@redmond.gov>
Subject: RE: Comment Registration - 3/25 City Council Meeting
Date: 2025-03-28 13:38:50-10:00

Hi Sasha,

 

Thank you for sharing this petition with us. We appreciate hearing from so many residents about how much they value our teen center and services. I am responding as Council Ombudsperson for the month of March to let you know the City Council has received your comments.

 

Our City Council cares deeply about engaging with our teens and entire community about the future of the Teen Center. Our city took action recently because of this 72-year-old building’s condition. Our utmost concern is for the safety of our residents. We recognize the important legacy and significance of the Old Fire House Teen Center. 

The future of the Old Fire House Teen Center building will be determined through a public process with the City Council. The significance and community value of the facility will be thoroughly considered. The public process will include many opportunities for community input and engagement. 

The next City Council Study Session we have planned on this topic is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd at 7pm. You can come watch it live in City Hall or on Comcast Channel 21/321, Ziply Channel 34, on our Facebook Live page (@CityofRedmond), or at www.redmond.gov/rctvlive <http://www.redmond.gov/rctvlive> . Note that we don’t take public comments at study sessions, but you can come to our Business Meetings on the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm to make a comment up to 3 minutes per speaker during Items from the Audience. In April, the Business Meetings will be on April 1 and April 15.

There are also other ways to engage right now in this process and provide your feedback to our Parks and Recreation team. Go to this resource page to find out more and get answers to frequently asked questions: www.redmond.gov/TeenServices <http://www.redmond.gov/TeenServices>  

 

Best,
Vanessa

 

Vanessa Kritzer (she/her)

City Council President, City of Redmond

	
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From: Sasha Glenn <sashajglenn@gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 2:07 PM
To: Jeralee Anderson <janderson@redmond.gov>; Steve Fields <sfields@redmond.gov>; Jessica Forsythe <jforsythe@redmond.gov>; Vanessa Kritzer <vkritzer@redmond.gov>; Angie Nuevacamina <anuevacamina@redmond.gov>; Osman Salahuddin <osalahuddin@redmond.gov>; Melissa Stuart <mstuart@redmond.gov>; Mayor (Internet) <Mayor@redmond.gov>
Cc: City Clerk <CityClerk@redmond.gov>
Subject: Comment Registration - 3/25 City Council Meeting

 

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Dear Mayor Birney and Members of City Council: 

 

I am writing in regard to the City's plan to close The Old Fire House Teen Center. Myself and many others wish to speak to you on this matter. We have gathered over 2,000 signatures on a change.org <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fchange.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cabirney%40redmond.gov%7Cc464e073375a4c6c03b808dd6e51b1c4%7Ccb894d07355f495fb9c1a2a6d84a7468%7C0%7C0%7C638788019338692192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=U9n6BokXvJApjhYPcobXooZF4VGrdiP%2FcbmZSQmFDtk%3D&reserved=0>  Petition just this past weekend, urging a stop to the center being closed. We urge you to review our Petition and the numerous comments expressing the critical need for OFH to remain open. As the City's FAQ states the building is currently safe for occupancy, we see no legitimate need for the center to be closed at this time. A sufficient replacement must be created first if the closure is truly necessary. The public will be outraged if this process proceeds without first allowing opportunity for public comment. The teens will lose a vital resource, just before Spring and Summer break, and the City of Redmond will lose a one of a kind cultural space. Teens and their parents do not feel they have been included in this process or discussion. Please consider delaying the closure of the center until the public has had an opportunity to speak to you and until a sufficient plan for replacement has been made. 

 

PETITION <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.change.org%2Fp%2Fsave-old-fire-house-teen-center%3Frecruiter%3D1368927042%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawJOp7BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaqr1pBZsQfwNCMs58eIzO-l1t3MA2-Viexz_Y7MS8xS2ilbIMyDZj-FUQ_aem_q7N3KoLT1-yVkufdQ5Xq6A&data=05%7C02%7Cabirney%40redmond.gov%7Cc464e073375a4c6c03b808dd6e51b1c4%7Ccb894d07355f495fb9c1a2a6d84a7468%7C0%7C0%7C638788019338712680%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rCPaHhLQhx%2FOc%2FzsDq3J9tQNAY4vQEs3XaSEtG8Hzn8%3D&reserved=0> 

 

https://chng.it/J7KWmbJBVk <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchng.it%2FJ7KWmbJBVk&data=05%7C02%7Cabirney%40redmond.gov%7Cc464e073375a4c6c03b808dd6e51b1c4%7Ccb894d07355f495fb9c1a2a6d84a7468%7C0%7C0%7C638788019338724248%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=InRJZ3yTGuo%2F1KBUB%2FnvQ0M9dY3u5qktlz%2FEvQ7A514%3D&reserved=0> 

 

Thank you, 

 

Sasha

Sasha Glenn

206-552-5404

Seattle, WA 

 

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