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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, April 14, 2008 Around the county Edmonds Capitol improvement draft plan available The draft of the City of Edmonds 2008-2014 Capital Improvement Plan is now available for public review. Those who wish to obtain a copy before the 7 p.m. Tuesday City Council meeting may request a copy at the city clerk's office, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds. Those who wish to view an electronic copy of the Capital Improvement Plan can do so through the Engineering Division link under "City Government" at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us or send an e-mail request to Don Fiene at fiene@ci.edmonds.wa.us. Everett Port Gardner neighbor group to meet today The Port Gardner Neighborhood Association is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today at Sequoia High School, 3516 Rucker Ave. A representative with Klesick Family Farm is scheduled to speak about shopping locally. More info: 425-339-3698 Mountlake Terrace A new city budget goal A new goal has been added to the City Council's top five budgeting priorities: to develop and implement a strategy to address the city's aging public facilities. Originally adopted in 2006, the council's other goals include protecting and enhancing the city's financial health; generating economic development; reviewing and prioritizing capital infrastructure needs and implement projects; develop and implement more effective communication outreach in the community; and maintain essential public services in a cost-effective manner. The six goals are the foundation of the city's 2009-2010 biennial budget. More info: www.cityofmlt.com. Snohomish City features online development map The city's Web site features an updated construction and development activity map that shows what is being built in the city. The Web site address is www.ci.snohomish.wa.us. The map features major commercial and housing projects including Snohomish Station, the city's largest single economic development for years to come on Bickford Avenue. A new Fred Meyer opened in March. Two other anchor tenants at the 400,000-square-foot shopping center will open soon: Kohl's this week and Home Depot in May. More info: 360-568-3115. Mukilteo Library notes Earth Day Listen to music, learn about gardening and do arts and crafts during an Earth Day celebration planned for the Mukilteo Library. The event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The musical group Harmonica Pocket plans to perform at 11 a.m., and children can make crafts from recycled materials. Members of Snohomish County Master Gardeners plan to be on hand to answer questions about gardening. People who walk, bike, bus or carpool to the event will get special gifts. More info: 425-493-8202. Lake Stevens Job prep class for teens The Lake Stevens Family Center will offer a free job preparation class to students 14-18 years old. The class meets at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning April 23. Space is limited. More info: Melissa, 425-397-7433. Marysville Safely shred documents Marysville is offering a chance for city residents to safely dispose of unwanted personal papers at a Document Destruction Day. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 in the parking lot at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Data Base, a Kirkland-based information protection company that contracts with the city and state, is donating a mobile truck that pulverizes documents beyond recognition, according to the city. The city, HomeStreet Bank in Marysville and Data Base are co-sponsoring the event to raise awareness about identity theft. Document destruction is on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to personal documents only, with a limit of six boxes per person. No drop-offs of documents are permitted. Participants must remain with their boxes until loaded to prevent theft or rummaging. More info: 360-363-8086 Monroe City to unveil its newly created downtown plan The city recently completed its downtown master plan and design guidelines, a blueprint for future downtown revitalization. Residents, businesses and property owners collaborated with the city to create the plan. The downtown along Main Street used to be a commercial hub in the Skykomish Valley. The plan is expected to be available Tuesday on the city's Web site at www.ci.monroe.wa.us. It's also set to be presented to the City Council, the city's planning commission and the downtown steering committee at 7 p.m. April 22 at City Hall, 806 W. Main St. More info: 360-794-7400.

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