Minutes Exhibit B '1
Port Commission Regular_
Meeting
of March 8, 2016
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.  I'm here today to speak against the proposed institution of paid parking at
Shilshole Bay Marina. I understand that the P'orthas to be profitable, but
the pittance that would be received by this paid parking is NOT worth the
negative affect that it would have on Shilshole users. The port subsidizes
the commercial entities at Fisherman's Terminal, why not maintain the
"subsidy" to the public at Shilshole by NOT turning the lot into paid parking.
As a long-time sailor, having the ability to go sailing without undue expense
has been a godsend. It has allowed me to go as crew or invite my own
crew to sail without them having to pay to do so. This is one of Seattle's
most used public facilities because it is accessible and inexpensive.

What am I supposed to do when | go sailing for the weekend? Pay parking
while i'm' gone? There's no bus service there, and hauling all the stuffl
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need in a taxi isjust not feasible. Plus, I never know when I'll be returning,
so can't arrange for a friend to come pick me up (mytriends love me, but
going to the marina at 2 AM is asking too much). This would all add up to
too. much. Please consider the, impact this new parking policy would have
on Shilshole and Golden Garden users.

The sailing community (and it IS a true community) is a cherished entity in
Seattle  providing citizens the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors without
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undue expense. The boat owners pay dearly to moor their boats, and to
park their car. Why should they have to pay'more?
It's shameful that the Port is more concerned with making profit than
maintaining the quality of life that we all hold dear..lt.'s sad that once again,
the "little guy" may be asked to pay to make somebody's bottom line grow.

Carol Pearl, .
Seattle VOTER and sailor
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PO Box 31328 Seattle WA 98103
cpsail@gmail.com