Commissioners                                             Tay Yoshitani 
Gael Tarleton 
Chief Executive Officer 
Commission President 
Tom Albro                          P.O. Box 1209 
Bill Bryant                           Seattle, Washington 98111 
John Creighton                      www.portseattle.org 
Rob Holland                          206.787.3000 
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2012 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Kirkland
City Hall, 123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, Washington. Commissioners Bryant, Creighton, and Tarleton
were present. Commissioner Holland was absent.  Commissioner Albro was excused in order to
attend to other Port business. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The special meeting was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Gael Tarleton, Commission President. 
2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
None. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
Following the flag salute, Commissioner Tarleton thanked the City of Kirkland for hosting the Port
of Seattle Commission and extended the Commission's appreciation to the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Kirkland. She noted that the Port Commission m eets in various locations outside its
corporate facilities several times a year, especially when there is a topic on the agenda of particular
interest to the community hosting the meeting and noted the purpose of the meeting to conduct first
reading of Resolution No. 3659, transferring ownership of a portion of the Eastside Rail Corridor to
the City of Kirkland. 
Commissioner Tarleton introduced Mayor Joan McBride, who welcomed the Commission to
Kirkland and thanked the Commission for visiting Kirkland to transfer the Kirkland segment of the
corridor. Mayor McBride stated that the transfer would help the city achieve a long-anticipated
cross-Kirkland trail and transit connection while supporting the Port's Century Agenda goals to spur
jobs and economic development while remaining a leader in environmental sustainability. She
commented on future recreational and transit use of the corridor segment and described the
neighborhoods and business areas that the segment would connect.





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3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
None. 
4.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
None. 
5.   UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
None. 
PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
As noted on the agenda, the opportunity was provided for public comment not related to the public
hearing on Resolution No. 3659. No public comments were submitted at this time. 
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
a.   (00:08:02)  First Reading and Public Hearing of Resolution No. 3659: A resolution of
the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle declaring certain real property located in the
City of Kirkland and the City of Bellevue (a portion of the Woodinville Subdivision) and
any improvements located thereon surplus and no longer needed for Port purposes,
authorizing its transfer to the City of Kirkland and authorizing the Chief Executive
Officer to execute all documents related to such transfer. The Port will receive $5
million (minus closing costs) from the City of Kirkland for the sale of this property,
which is also known as the Eastside Rail Corridor. 
Request document(s): Commission ag enda memorandum dated February 16, 2012, Resolution
No. 3659, and exhibit A provided by Joe McWilliams, Managing Director, Real Estate Division. 
Presenter(s): Mr. McWilliams. 
Mr. McWilliams reported that a purchase and sale agreement was approved earlier this year and
that an adjustment had been made to provide a 15-day extension on the due diligence period for
the City of Kirkland. He stated the property transfer is a $5 million transaction with closing costs to
be split with the City. 
Motion for first reading of Resolution No. 3659  Bryant 
Second  Creighton 
PUBLIC HEARING on Eastside Rail Corridor Property Surplus Resolution No. 3659 
Commissioner Tarleton declared the public hearing for Resolution No. 3659 open. 
Public comment was received from the following individuals: 
Loren Herrigstad, President of All Aboard Washington and affiliated with the Cascadia
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preserving rail compatibility, particularly passenger rail, and regional options along with
recreational use in plans for the development of the corridor. He presented conceptual
graphics showing development of the corridor for rail, transit, and trail use, including an
alternative approach to building trails on the existing railbed. Mr. Herrigstad asked the
Port to remain involved in preventing corridor uses that would preclude the presence of
rail. He submitted a packet of materials related to rail use of the corridor including letters
of support from Google. A copy of the document s is, by reference, made a part of these
minutes, is marked exhibit A, and is available for inspection in Port offices. 
Jane Hague, King County Councilmember. Councilmember Hague applauded the Port
for pursuing the opportunity to maintain the Eastside Rail Corridor in public ownership as
a regional asset for recreation and economic development. She complimented the City
of Kirkland for recognizing the potential for its portion of the corridor to anchor the north
and south parts of the community and provide a model for dual use of the corridor for
rails and trails. 
Martin Evons, 1813 140th  Avenue Southeast, Bellevue, Washington.  Mr. Evons
commented on public interest in using the corridor for transportation and his concern that
the process of transferring ownership of the corridor would result in removal of rails and
prevent what he described as a profitable and needed transit system. 
Robert Scheuerman, representing Eastside Rail Now. Mr. Scheuerman commented on
interest expressed by the City of Kirkland Transportation Commission in removal of rail
in the Eastside Rail Corridor to build a trail and asked the Port to prevent removal of rail
infrastructure in the corridor. 
James Cusick, 10717 229th Place Southwest, Edmonds, Washington.  Mr. Cusick
commented on his work on the I-405 Corridor Program Citizens Committee and the
transit options that were considered for the I-405 corridor in the early 2000s, including
bus rapid transit improvements. He commented on a 1992 eastside commuter rail
feasibility study that he said was suspended at the request of the City of Renton and the
Kennydale  Neighborhood Association and stated that, as a result, the option of
commuter rail as a transit option in the Eastside Rail Corridor has not received adequate
study and should not be discounted. 
Lisa McConnell, member of Eastside Trail Advocates. Ms. McConnell commented on
her community activity and stated that there is huge community support in Kirkland for
the transfer of the rail corridor segment to the City of Kirkland. 
Will Knedlik, President, Eastside Rail Now. Mr. Knedlik commented on Eastside Rail
Now's support for the Port'sability to purchase the Eastside Rail Corridor in order to
provide redundancy for the region'sfreight transportation capacity along with recreational
uses. He read from an October 10, 2011, declaration by Commissioner Tarleton in the
case of Lane et seq. v. Port of Seattle et seq., noting the importance of preserving rail use
in order to benefit regional freight transportation.  Mr. Knedlik submitted a copy of the 
declaration, which is, by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked exhibit B, and
is available for inspection in Port offices.   Mr. Knedlik also read statements by
Commissioner Tarleton from a 76-page deposition of October 7, 2010, regarding the
viability of the rail corridor and the Port's responsibility toward freight mobility. 
Kurt Triplett, City Manager, City of Kirkland. Mr. Triplett thanked the Port for its role in
maintaining public ownership of the Eastside Rail Corridor despite changes to
Commission membership and King County administrations since 2007. He spoke in

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favor of the resolution and commented on Port agreements with Sound Transit and King
County to preserve transportation and recreational uses of the corridor, noting the City of
Kirkland's official intent for the corridor is for dual rail and recreational uses. 
Following conclusion of public comment, the public hearing on Resolution No. 3659 was closed. 
Commissioner Creighton commented on the background of procuring the Eastside Rail Corridor to
ensure its public ownership, noting the importance of the Port's regional and public partnerships in
the success of the project. He stated his support for maintaining dual rail and recreational use of
the corridor. 
Commissioner Tarleton remarked on the multi-year process of procuring the Eastside Rail Corridor, 
the dedication of the groups involved, and the role of public input into the project. She commented
on the priorities of retaining public ownership of the corridor, retaining dual rail and recreational
use, and recognition that the region's needs for the corridor will continue to evolve over time. 
The question recurred on the motion by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Commissioner
Crieghton, for first reading of Resolution No. 3659. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Albro, Holland 

7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
None. 
8.   NEW BUSINESS 
None. 
9.   POLICY ROUNDTABLE 
None. 
10.  ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the special meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m. 

Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: April 24, 2012.