Our Towns: Around the County
Published 10:51 pm Sunday, April 20, 2008
Everett
City officials: Everett Riverfront land deal near
The Everett City Council last week voted on a lot-line adjustment at Everett Riverfront that is expected to make it easier for the city to sell more than 200 acres of land to San Diego developer OliverMcMillan.
OliverMcMillan and the city are expected to close an $8 million development and land purchase deal by April 30.
The Council’s vote — which was added to the agenda at the last minute — focused on legally separating the area OliverMcmillan plans to develop from a state Department of Transportation storm water system, where an oily pipe was recently unearthed.
Plaques proposed for city’s historic buildings
Everett City Council President Drew Nielsen quizzed his fellow council members Wednesday on their knowledge of historic buildings.
He asked them if they could name city-owned buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hint: The City Council and the mayor meet in one of them every week.
Nielsen said he wants to increase awareness of the city’s historic resources by having plaques installed outside buildings that are on the national historic places list.
The three national historic buildings owned by the city are: City Hall, 3002 Wetmore Ave.; Fire Station No. 2, 2801 Oakes Ave.; and Floral Hall, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd. There are 21 places on the list in Everett.
Lake Stevens
Grant for sidewalks near schools could be pursued
The City Council plans to discuss tonight the possibility of obtaining a state grant for walkways and bikeways near elementary and middle schools.
The meeting is 7 p.m. at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Services Center Administration Building, 12309 22nd St. NE.
More info: 425-334-1012.
Marysville
City Council to discuss State Avenue widening
The City Council plans to discuss tonight the hiring of a contractor for the planned widening of State Avenue between 136th Street NE and 152nd Street NE.
The work session is 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
The city plans to widen the street from two to five lanes. The street will have two lanes in each direction and a center turn lane, with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The project was estimated last year to cost about $19 million.
More info: 360-363-8000.
Monroe
Sky Valley Food Bank donations fall sharply
Sky Valley Food Bank has seen a decline in donations and is asking for help. The food bank reported that its food donations during this year’s first quarter have gone down by 12,340 pounds compared with the same period a year ago,
The food bank serves the needy, including those who are suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and serious illnesses such as cancer.
More information or to make donations, call the food bank at 360-794-7959. The food bank’s mail address is P.O. Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272.
Snohomish
City needs volunteers for its sesquicentennial
The city plans to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2009. Volunteers are sought for a committee to organize the celebration. Those who are interested in the committee or sharing ideas for the event are encouraged to attend a workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Gilpin Realty, 1030 Ave. D.
For more information, contact Debbie Emge, the city’s economic development manager, at 360-282-3197 or emge@ci.snohomish.wa.us.
Darrington
Join softball tournament
Organizers of the summer celebration called the Mountain Loop Highway Experience are looking for men’s slow-pitch softball teams to play in a tournament.
The tournament, set for June 28 at Darrington’s baseball park, is a double-elimination event, with cash prizes for first, second and third places.
Darrington, Arlington and Granite Falls are participating in the celebration of the highway, which was closed for four summers for repairs.
More info: Questions or to register your team, 360-436-0412.
Tulalip
Tribes offer assistance to first-time homebuyers
First-time homebuyers who are members of the Tulalip Tribes are eligible to purchase a home in the Cedar Green Development, a project by the Tulalip Tribes Housing Department. The home is in Lot 8 of the development. Construction began there two years ago, when tribal crews began expanding the existing neighborhood. Tribal members were able to purchase half-acre lots and could choose their own builders.
Homebuyers who are tribal members are eligible for a range of assistance programs.
More info: Ilia Brown, 360-716-4821.
