Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase II and Bellevue Park Department:     

The Berger Design Team has been working on the designs for the Phase II expansion of Meydenbauer Bay Park for several months. We encourage all residents around Meydenbauer Bay to get involved, and follow the proposed expansion project. Make sure your voice and concerns are heard. 

The park expansion project is complicated, dealing with the waterfront, moorage, parking, traffic, utilities, and joining Phase I and Phase II. 

On Monday, June 10, 2024 there is a City of Bellevue Parks Department meeting for all interested parties to view preliminary design alternatives and make comments or suggestions. 

When: June 10, 2024
Where: WISC Building (adjacent to the Bellevue Botanical Garden) 12241 Main Street, Bellevue WA 
Time: 6:00pm 

​This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Deadline to Sign Up for Milfoil Treatment for Meydenbauer Bay Residents:

If you have a home on the shores of Meydenbauer Bay and want to sign up for milfoil treatment, the deadline to send in payment and a signed Treatment Request Form by Friday, June 7th.

Treatment will be done by AquaTechnex after July 15th.

Please contact Betty Mastropaolo  [email protected] with any questions, or to get a copy of the Treatment Request Form to register your property for treatment.

​The Bellevue City Council Transportation Commission will consider options for bike lane expansions at this Thursday's City Council Meeting. This meeting is open to the public, and your voice should be heard.

Specifically, Bellevue City Council is considering several options which will affect traffic on NE 1st Street (just south of the downtown park). The city is considering (a) closing the street to all vehicle traffic to create a permanent bike lane, (b) creating one-way only vehicle traffic to create space for a bike lane, or (c) installing "sharrows" on the street for vehicles to share the street with bike traffic. 

We encourage neighbors to attend this meeting as the proposals could greatly impact traffic flows around Meydenbauer Bay. 

What: Bellevue City Council Meeting - Transportation Commission
Where: Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-113 (450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004)
Date: Thursday May 23, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Details and meeting agenda can be found at: ​https://bellevue.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Reminder: Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase II and Bellevue Park Department     

The Berger Design Team has been working on the designs for the Phase II expansion of Meydenbauer Bay Park for several months. We encourage all residents around Meydenbauer Bay to get involved, and follow the proposed expansion project. Make sure your voice and concerns are heard. 

The park expansion project is complicated, dealing with the waterfront, moorage, parking, traffic, utilities, and joining Phase I and Phase II. 

On Monday, June 10, 2024 there is a City of Bellevue Parks Department meeting for all interested parties to view preliminary design alternatives and make comments or suggestions. 

When: June 10, 2024
Where: WISC Building (adjacent to the Bellevue Botanical Garden) 12241 Main Street, Bellevue WA 
Time: 6:00pm 

This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

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The City of Bellevue has plans to expand Meydenbauer Bay Park. Expanding the park will have an impact on our neighborhood by increasing traffic, possibly disrupting road access, and potentially creating more public safety issues. If you have questions or concerns, please make sure your voice is heard. 

The City of Bellevue is hosting a public briefing to discuss proposed plans for park expansion. We encourage you to attend, and to pass this information along to your neighbors. Even if you do not have any concerns, it's good to know what's in the pipeline for our largest neighborhood park. 

When: Monday, June 10, 2024
Where: Wilburton Instructional Service Center (WISC) 
12241 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
​Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm  

Greetings from the MBNA! Please forward this important information to your neighbors. Subscribe for important neighborhood updates, stay informed, and keep Meydenbauer Bay beautiful! 

Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase II and Bellevue Park Department:     
The Berger Design Team has been working on the designs for the Phase II expansion of Meydenbauer Bay Park for several months. We encourage all residents around Meydenbauer Bay to get involved, and follow the proposed expansion project. Make sure your voice and concerns are heard. 
The park expansion project is complicated, dealing with the waterfront, moorage, parking, traffic, utilities, and joining Phase I and Phase II. 
On Monday, June 10, 2024 there is a City of Bellevue Parks Department meeting for all interested parties to view preliminary design alternatives and make comments or suggestions. 
When: June 10, 2024
Where: WISC Building (adjacent to the Bellevue Botanical Garden) 12241 Main Street, Bellevue WA 
Time: 6:00pm 
This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. 


Opening Day of Boating Season:
Opening Day this year is May 4, 2024. There will be increased activity in Meydenbauer Bay as visiting Yacht Club members come to visit Meydenbauer Yacht Club. There will be increased traffic, noise, buses, etc. Opening Day commemorates the day in 1917 over 100 years ago when the Montlake Cut was opened and boat and commercial traffic started flowing between Puget Sound and Lake Washington.


Milfoil Treatment:
Meydenbauer Bay and many shallow areas of Lake Washington have growths of Brazilian Elodea  and Eurasian milfoil. The MBNA together with the City of Bellevue, Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, and several of the large condominium complexes arrange to have these non-native plants treated each year under a permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. This treatment by Aquatechnex will be completed after the hatching of salmon fingerlings on or about July 15, 2024. The product being used is Diquat. Waterfront residents living on the Bay wishing to have their waterfront treated should contact Betty Mastropaolo at [email protected] We encourage you to schedule your milfoil treatment prior to May 15, 2024 to ensure your property gets scheduled for service.


Meydenbauer Creek Contamination:
On April 10, 2024 the east end of Meydenbauer Bay turned bright green. This situation appeared to be caused by a foreign substance poured or spilled into the creek. The MBNA reported the situation to the City of Bellevue Storm Water Department. Three investigators were dispatched; however, they could not identify the source or makeup of the contamination. Fortunately, the substance dissipated quickly and was gone in three to four hours.


Police and Fire Issues on the Bay:
As many of you know, Meydenbauer Bay is patrolled by the Mercer Island Marine Patrol under contract with the City of Bellevue. They will be enforcing speed, wake, noise, and other safety regulations on the Bay. Learn more about Mercer Island Marine Patrol at https://www.mercerisland.gov/police/page/marine-patrol. For issues on the lake, you can contact them directly at 206-275-7953, or you can always dial 911 for immediate assistance.


Visitor Moorage at Meydenbauer Bay:
Did you know that there is a City of Bellevue Visitor Dock at the bottom of 100th Street? There are free slips available for about a dozen 18-24’ boats. This is a good spot to pick up and drop off guests, or to tie up briefly while you walk up to Main Street for a meal. Restroom facilities are available.


The BellHop:
Visiting Meydenbauer Park? Try getting there by using the BellHop - the free electric powered shuttle sponsored by the City of Bellevue. You can learn about the BellHop, and download the App to arrange rides, by visiting: https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/bellhop/


MBYC Sailing:
Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club begins its annual Youth Sailing Program with the Sailing Team starting in early May, and the regular sailing classes begin on June 1, 2024. Expect to see the Bay covered with small sailboats very soon.

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​Happy New Year Meydenbauer Bay Residents! Thank you for reading and keeping up to date about happenings in our neighborhood. Please forward this email to your friends and neighbors so we can continue to work together for the health, safety, and prosperity of Meydenbauer Bay. 

At last, we can report progress with Phase II of the Meydenbauer Bay Park. On December 5, 2023, the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club sponsored a first meeting with the stakeholders. This included The City of Bellevue Park Dept., The Berger Design Group, Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Assn., and the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club. A total of about 24 people. As we went from group to group,  each had an opportunity to express items and issues important to them. MBNA has had several short follow up meetings with the Park Dept. to clarify a few points.

Over the next few months, there will be further opportunities to meet, and in probably April or May there will be a City Park Dept Outreach presentation at City Hall where the public will get an opportunity to view 3 proposed designs, and comment on them. This will lead to the selection of one of them as the "Preferred Alternative"., and then a final design will be created. Possibly with a few suggested modifications. This will then be submitted to the City Council for approval. Permits will then be applied for. The permitting process is expected to take the better part of two years. This lengthy process is necessary due to the waterfront location, and the number of agencies who are part of the approval process. This includes The City of Bellevue, King County, State of Washington fish and wildlife, US Army Corps of Engineers, Muckelshoot Indians, and a few others. Once approval has been received, construction will start, and is expected to take another year. 

We are sure it will be worth waiting for and can be enjoyed by all.

Rod Bindon, President
Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors 
Association

The Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Association is hosting its 5th Candidate Forum on October 12, 2023. The election is this November, this is your opportunity to learn about the candidates running to govern the City of Bellevue. 

Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Association Candidate Forum
Thursday October 12, 2023
7:00pm
Overlake Golf and Country Club
8000 NE 16th Street, Medina, WA 98039 

Learn more about candidate positions on important issues facing our neighborhood, and all Bellevue residents such as: 

• The increase in crime and homelessness in Bellevue 
• Support and funding for Bellevue Police Department 
• Plans for Phase II expansion of Meydenbauer Bay Park 
• Managing overall growth in Bellevue

The upcoming election is an important one for the direction of our city. Please attend and be an informed voter. Please forward this email to your neighbors as well, and encourage them to join our email list for news and information about our neighborhood community around Meydenbauer Bay. 

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To our Residential Milfoil Participants,
 
The Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Association was informed late last night that the anticipated treatment has been rescheduled to July 25th, 2023 because of scheduling conflicts by our Applicator, Northwest Aquatics Eco Systems.
 
The City of Bellevue, the Meydenbauer Yacht Club and participating Condominiums were also advised just this morning.
 
On Sunday, July 23rd the applicator will post your property regarding water restrictions on treatment day.
 
The MBNA is disappointed treatment has been delayed and expressed our frustration with NW Aquatic Eco Systems.
 
We also apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding.

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The MBNA is a 501C3 Non-Profit Corporation. Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of Meydenbauer Bay. As we approach the planning, design, and eventual construction of Phase II of the park, it is anticipated that we will be hiring consultants in the areas of Traffic, Parking, Design, and Legal. Donations can be made using Paypal or mail check to:

MBNA
1100 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 8A
Box 278
Bellevue, WA 98004

MEYDENBAUER BAY PARK PHASE II:
We are in touch with the City of Bellevue Park Department and are waiting to hear about the first meeting with the design team from Berger & Associates. The MBNA will have a seat at the table when this process starts. 
 
Demolition of the two older duplexes on the site should start soon. Engineers and surveyors should be on the site soon as well. 
 
We have added several new members to the MBNA Board bringing us to 11 members. Keep up to date with what we're doing for you. Follow us on Facebook. Subscribe to our newsletter.
 
MILFOIL TREATMENT:
The annual Meydenbauer Bay Milfoil Treatment program is about to get underway with a scheduled start date of July 17th, which is the earliest it can be accomplished. This program, which is under the MBNA Permit, brings together treatment of the shoreline in front of the Yacht Club, the condos fronting the bay, the city docks, the park, and also individual homeowners who live on the Bay.
 
The MBNA Treatment Coordinator is Betty Mastropaolo, who can be reached at [email protected]. Cost for single family homeowners is $350. The material used is DIQUAT which is approved by the EPA and DOE and is not harmful to humans or pets. Treatment is highly recommended this year as the hot weather in May gave these weeds an early start.
 
SAFETY AND WATER SAFETY IN MEYDENBAUER BAY:
This summer brings an increase in paddle boards, kayaks, swimmers and others using the bay. Be alert and remember to follow the speed and wake rules and the noise ordinances. The Mercer Island Marine Patrol will be a frequent sight in the bay where they will be checking boat registration, operator permits, and safety equipment. Do not be a violator!!!
 
SECURITY:
There are other levels of security ashore in the park, with the park Rangers (425-452-7225) and the Bellevue Police 911. Please lock your car and boat and keep your valuables out of sight.
 
DO NOT FEED THE GEESE OR OTHER WATERFOWL:
We have had several closures of the Meydenbauer Park swim beach due to high levels of E Coli bacteria. One of the contributing factors of this is goose poop. Feeding geese and other waterfowl makes this problem worse. 
 
BELLEVUE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, FALL 2023:
This fall, there are four City Council seats available with eight people running. Two are incumbents with six challengers. The MBNA will be sponsoring a Candidate Forum to be held on October 12, 2023, at the Overlake Golf Club. There will be more information sent out on this as we get closer to the events.
 
SEA LION IN THE BAY:
Several weeks ago, a large California Sea Lion was seen in the Bay by at least two people at two different times. This situation has been reported to the proper wildlife agencies and the police. The Sea Lion was no doubt in the lake after salmon and appears to have moved on. If sighted, it should be avoided, but reported to the MBNA at 425-785-9000.

Get involved with MBNA. Follow us on Facebook. Subscribe to our newsletter. We'd love to hear from you!

The MBNA is a 501C3 Non-Profit Corporation. Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of Meydenbauer Bay. As we approach the planning, design, and eventual construction of Phase II of the park, it is anticipated that we will be hiring consultants in the areas of Traffic, Parking, Design, and Legal. Donations can be made using Paypal or mail check to:

MBNA
1100 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 8A
Box 278
Bellevue, WA 98004

(1) MILFOIL TREATMENT: WATERFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS: As you can see, the milfoil in the Bay is particularly thick this year. Each year, the MBNA, together with the City of Bellevue, Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, the Condominium Homeowners Associations around the Bay, and 35-40 private waterfront property owners pay to have non-native invasive milfoil around the Bay treated for eradication when permitted by the State of Washington. For further information, contact Betty Mastropaolo at [email protected].     
   
(2) DO NOT FEED THE GEESE OR OTHER WATERFOWL: We have had several closures of the Meydenbauer Park swim beach due to high levels of E Coli bacteria. One of the contributing factors of this is goose poop. Feeding geese and other waterfowl makes this problem worse.     
   
(3) CRIME AND CAR PROWLS: This is the season for crime and car prowls in and around the parks, as well as parking areas adjacent to them. Please lock your cars, do not leave personal items, valuables, bags or containers in visible locations in your vehicles. Homes, boats, cars, etc. should keep windows and doors shut and locked at all times. Call 911 to report any theft.    
   
(4) SPEED, NOISE AND BOAT WAKES ON THE BAY: The city, Marine Patrol and others are reviewing the need for speed and wake reduction for boats in Meydenbauer Bay. No changes are planned for this year, but please be courteous, follow existing speed and wake rules, and be aware of noise issues within the Bay.     
   
(5) SECURITY AND SAFETY IN MEYDENBAUER BAY: Within the Meydenbauer Bay Park, visitor moorage and marina: Park Rangers can be reached at (425) 452-7225, Mercer Island Marine Patrol at (206) 275-7920 or 911, Bellevue Police at (766) 0446 or 911.     
   
(6) LAKE LEVEL: The water level in Lake Washington is at a high summer level due to a cool spring, reduced snow melt, fewer lockages also due to cooler weather, high fuel prices, and COVID. The Army Corps of Engineers has been maintaining their target level of 22’ above sea level but expects levels to drop by a foot or so as the weather warms up and activity increases.     
 
(7) SEAFAIR: Seafair will be upon us in three weeks after two years of COVID. Be safe so everyone can enjoy the races and the Blue Angels with their new F-18 Superhornets this year.  

Get involved with MBNA. Follow us on Facebook. Subscribe to our newsletter. We'd love to hear from you!

The MBNA is a 501C3 Non-Profit Corporation. Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of Meydenbauer Bay. As we approach the planning, design, and eventual construction of Phase II of the park, it is anticipated that we will be hiring consultants in the areas of Traffic, Parking, Design, and Legal. Donations can be made using Paypal or mail check to:

MBNA
1100 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 8A
Box 278
Bellevue, WA 98004

Happy Fourth of July Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Association: There is a lot going on around the Bay that we want you to know about.  

Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club Spring Lunch: On June 8th, MBYC sponsored its spring lunch, bringing together the following agencies and organizations who interact in Meydenbauer Bay: Bellevue Police Department, Medina Police Department, Mercer Island Marine Patrol, Bellevue Park Department, REI, MBYC Youth Sailing, Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Association, A Representative from all the Condominium Association from the Bay, and the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club. Items discussed included Water Safety, Crime and Homelessness, Schedule for Phase II of the Meydenbauer Bay Park, Speed and Wake issues in the Bay, Parking, Traffic, Indian Gillnetting, Noise, and other areas of mutual interest.  

Water Safety, Speed, and Wake Restrictions: It has been suggested by the City, some residents around the Bay, and others that speed and wake restrictions within the Bay be considered. This issue is being studied while trying to keep safety, the rights and interests of the water skiers, boaters, paddleboards, kayaks, sailors, swimmers, and wakeboarders and property owners in mind—a difficult task! Any thoughts or opinions on this topic would be welcome.  

Meydenbauer Bay Park Beach Pollution and Closure: The Meydenbauer Bay Park swimming beach was planned to be open by June 25th. However, water samples taken by King County revealed high levels of Ecoli bacteria in the water which delayed the opening for approximately two weeks. It is believed that this was caused by the large number of Canadian geese in the Bay. All residents, boaters, and park visitors are advised not to feed geese or other waterfowl to avoid beach and park closures.  

Milfoil Treatment: Each year, the Meydenbauer Bay Neighbors Association, together with the City of Bellevue, Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, the Condominiums facing the Bay, and single-family residents on the Bay treat the water by using a licensed and approved applicator. This treatment for the invasive species of Eurasian Milfoil and Brazilian Elodea will be performed on July 18, 2022, a date authorized by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.  
Shots fired, Fourth of July, Parking and Traffic: During the week of June 20th, we received reports that shots were fired at approximately 2:00 a.m. near or in the park. Bellevue police investigated and thought it could have been fireworks. All residents are reminded that gunfire and fireworks are illegal and will be prosecuted. Residents are invited to enjoy the City of Bellevue fireworks display at the downtown park; however, they are cautioned to obey parking and traffic regulations while doing so.  

Visitor Moorage: The City of Bellevue Park Rangers will be enforcing security and usage of the City of Bellevue Visitor Moorage at the City dock at the foot of 100th Street.  

Get involved with MBNA. Follow us on Facebook. Subscribe to our newsletter. We'd love to hear from you!

The MBNA is a 501C3 Non-Profit Corporation. Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of Meydenbauer Bay. As we approach the planning, design, and eventual construction of Phase II of the park, it is anticipated that we will be hiring consultants in the areas of Traffic, Parking, Design, and Legal. Donations can be made using Paypal or mail check to:

MBNA
1100 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 8A
Box 278
Bellevue, WA 98004