Bothell
North Creek area gains city protection
Development regulations have been approved by the City Council to protect North Creek and the area around it.
The newly adopted regulations, which affect 210 acres in northeast Bothell, are meant to preserve fish-and-wildlife habitat, retain forested areas and limit sprawl and surface water runoff.
The regulations were formed following a 17-month process involving nine public hearings.
“North Creek has a special place in the hearts of the people of Bothell,” Mayor Mark Lamb said. “This plan protects the quality of the water in North Creek as well as the beautiful land that surrounds it.”
Everett
Free dump coupons good for spring cleaning
People who live in many of Everett’s neighborhoods are eligible for free coupons worth $17 at the Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station in Everett.
Residents in participating neighborhoods can request a coupon at their neighborhood association meeting beginning in mid-March. Coupons are valid between April 1 and June 30.
Participating neighborhoods are: Bayside, Boulevard Bluffs, Cascade View, Evergreen, Glacier View, Lowell, Northwest, Port Gardner, Valley View-Sylvan Crest-Larimer Ridge, View Ridge-Madison, Westmont, Holly, Silver Lake and Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven.
More info: 425-257-8988 or 425-257-8717.
Lake Stevens
Cavalero planning meeting Wednesday
The third and last of Lake Stevens’ meetings regarding possible future land use in the Cavalero Hill area is scheduled for Wednesday.
The meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE.
The city has asked Snohomish County to add the area to its potential urban growth area, and it is having the meetings to get ideas from residents about how the area should develop.
Previous meetings focused on a vision and framework, with the last meeting focusing on a final concept.
More info: 425-334-1012 or go to www.ci.lake-stevens.wa.us.
Lynnwood
Firefighters promoted at department ceremony
Three Lynnwood firefighters were recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant at a ceremony held at the city’s main fire station.
Firefighters Logan Hammon, Jason Blachly and Keith Shaw were promoted in late February in front of family, friends and city officials.
The Lynnwood City Council created the three officer positions to meet the increasing needs of the city’s growing population.
Blachly and Shaw have been with the Lynnwood Fire Department since 1998. Hammon joined the department in 2000.
Marysville
Historical Society gets big donation from Rotary
The Marysville Historical Society recently received a big boost for its new museum project in the form of a $250,000 check from the Marysville Rotary Club.
Marysville Rotary President Gordy Bjorg presented the check to Historical Society president Ken Cage at a fundraising breakfast Feb. 29.
The society is planning a $3 million museum on property it owns in Jennings Memorial Park. So far the group has about $750,000 in cash and pledges, Cage said.
“We appreciate everything the residents of Marysville are doing,” he said.
The society hopes to reach the $2 million mark by the beginning of May so it can apply for $1 million in matching funds from the state. The group hopes to begin construction in 2009 and finish in 2011.
More info: 360-659-3090.
Mill Creek
City prepares for work on Ninth Avenue SE
The city of Mill Creek is about to begin seeking bids for work to widen and improve drainage on Ninth Avenue SE.
Work could begin in mid-May to add another lane to the road near 164th Street SE and to add porous concrete to the sidewalks to reduce storm water runoff.
The cost of the project could reach $475,000, city officials say.
Construction companies can submit bids to the city starting April 1. The City Council is hopes to choose a contractor one week later.
Monroe
City adds contractor for custodial services
The City Council on March 4 decided to hire a contractor for custodial services. The contract with General Service Company of Seattle will cost the city about $13,000 this year.
The city already has a full-time custodian, but the workload for the position has increased.
More info: 360-794-7400.
Snohomish
City approves contract for engineering services
The City Council approved a $50,737 contract with BHC Consultants LLC of Seattle to do the design of fixed emergency generators for the city’s Champagne Lane and Hill Park lift stations. The vote was unanimous on March 4. Five engineering firms had been interviewed for the design project.
The city has set aside $230,000 in its 2008 budget for design services and construction of this project.
More info: 360-568-3115.
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