Our Towns: South and East County
Published 10:23 pm Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Bothell: Mayor returns from climate summit
Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb was one of many mayors nationwide who recently attended a summit in Utah about global warming.
During the event, called Sundance Summit: A Mayors’ Gathering on Climate Protection, about 40 mayors discussed ways for their cities to be more environmentally friendly. The event took place at actor Robert Redford’s Sundance Village retreat.
“I was inspired by the power of local governments coming together to address environmental challenges and opportunities,” Lamb said.
Mayors were encouraged to purchase renewable energy, promote energy efficiency and establish green building codes.
The Sundance Preserve, founded by Redford, co-sponsored the event. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to environmental stewardship and developing strategies for social and cultural change.
Edmonds: Last chance to visit summer market
People have until early October to buy vegetables, crafts and other goods at the Edmonds Museum Summer Market.
The market, adjacent to the Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Museum, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6. The market is between Bell Street and the fountain.
The Edmonds Museum Summer Market, which started in May, has 125 booths.
For more information, go online to www.historicedmonds.org/market/market.htm.
Mill Creek: UW-Bothell chancellor will speak
Kenyon Chan, the new chancellor of the University of Washington’s Bothell campus, is scheduled to speak next week at the Mill Creek Country Club.
The speech is planned during a welcoming event for the chancellor, scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the country club, 15500 Country Club Drive. The event is sponsored by the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County and the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce.
The event is free, but people must reserve spots by calling 425-352-3614, or by going online to www.uwb.edu/chancellor/event.
Monroe: City cuts fees to process gun licenses
The city adopted a resolution Tuesday to lower processing fees for fingerprint background checks for firearm licenses.
The new fees are $55.25 for concealed pistol licenses, and $74.25 for alien firearm licenses. The changes were made because the federal government is set to change a fee scale on Oct. 1.
The city’s police department conducts and submits fingerprint background checks for the state and the federal government.
For more information, call the city at 360-794-7400.
Mountlake Terrace: City financial report available
A 220-page document outlining the city’s finances in 2006 can now be viewed at City Hall.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, completed after a successful review by the Washington State Auditor’s Office, includes the auditor’s findings as well as an analysis of issues that affect Mountlake Terrace.
The document can be viewed at City Hall, 23204 58th Ave. W, or on the city’s Web site at www.cityofmlt.com.
Today’s meetings
Mill Creek Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Mill Creek Planning Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Monroe Park Board, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 806 W. Main St.
