Our Towns: South & East County
Published 10:23 pm Sunday, September 16, 2007
Bothell: State cash targets downtown
About $25 million is planned to be invested in projects in downtown Bothell by the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board.
The funding will help the city pay for its Downtown Bothell Revitalization Plan, which calls for improvements on Main Street, Highway 522 and other areas.
To date, the city has received $7 million from the Washington State Capital Programs Budget to assist in acquiring property for the $42 million Bothell Crossroads project.
The city has allocated $10.7 million for the work.
For more information about the revitalization plan, go online at www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Edmonds: Open house for city plans
A public open house to review the Parks, Recreation &Open Space Comprehensive Plan and Community Cultural Plan updates is planned for for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the plaza room above the Edmonds Library at 650 Main St.
The two plans, in draft form, will be available for public viewing. Two citizen advisory committees have worked with city staff and consultants to craft the plans.
For more information, call 425-771-0230.
Lynnwood: Terlicker scholarship benefit
A fundraiser for the Randy Terlicker Memorial Aquatics and Life Safety Scholarship is being planned for later this month by the city of Lynnwood.
The event is scheduled to start with an open swim at 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Lynnwood Recreation Center at 18900 44th Ave. W. After the swim, pizza and cheesecake will be served. Admission for the event is $5 per person.
Randy Terlicker, who lived in Lynnwood, was a Seattle firefighter who died in an intentionally set warehouse fire in 1995. Terlicker was Lynnwood’s aquatics supervisor from 1988 to 1990.
To donate to the scholarship fund, make checks payable to “Randy Terlicker Memorial Scholarship Fund” and mail them to the city of Lynnwood — Parks, Recreation &Cultural Arts Department, Attn: Sarah Olson, P.O. Box 5008, Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008.
For a scholarship application or for more information, call 425-771-4030. Or download an application from the city’s Web site at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Mill Creek: Board needs three members
Volunteers are needed to fill three open seats on the Mill Creek Art/Beautification Board.
The board meets at 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. New volunteers would serve on the board until Oct. 31, 2009.
Responsibilities include advising the City Council on enhancing the aesthetics of Mill Creek, acquiring and placing artwork around the city and giving feedback on the design of some public projects.
If interested in volunteering, send a letter to Kelly Chelin, city of Mill Creek, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek, WA 98012, or e-mail kelly@cityofmillcreek.com. The application deadline is Oct. 1.
For more information, call 425-921-5732.
Monroe: City seeks input on parks
The city continues to ask people to participate in a survey that will help the city assess future needs for parks, open space and recreational activities. Copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 806 W. Main St.
They can also be accessed online at www.ci.monroe.wa.us.
After answering the questions, send the survey to Mike Farrell, parks and recreation department director, Monroe City Hall, 806 W. Main St., Monroe, WA 98272.
For more information, call the city at 360-794-7400.
