Civic Almanac
Published 9:49 pm Wednesday, November 10, 2010
New finance director in Edmonds
Lorenzo Hines Jr. was confirmed as finance director for the city of Edmonds on Oct. 27. He is responsible for the city’s accounting, finance, budgeting, risk management, procurement and information services functions.
Hines has served as an auditor in the public and private sectors, including posts at Amtrak and the state of California. Locally he has been chief financial officer for the King County Health Department and controller for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and its affiliates.
Hines is a certified public accountant, holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and a master of business administration from the University of Washington.
Olympic View Drive closure
72nd Avenue will continue to be closed to traffic between Olympic View Drive and 181st Street through Friday, Dec. 4. The closure was expected to last two weeks in mid October; however, an unforeseen issue with materials as well as weather-related issues have extended the closure.
The detour will have flaggers present between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The detour is necessary for the construction of a retaining wall and traffic barrier at the intersection of Olympic View Drive and 72nd Avenue. While the construction is ongoing, 72nd Avenue will only be wide enough to accommodate one vehicle.
The detour route will divert traffic around the work zone using 181st Street to Olympic View Drive. Drivers are also encouraged to use 180th Street as an alternate route to Olympic View Drive. Local access for residents who live immediately north of Olympic View Drive will be maintained.
Openings and anniversaries
• Epulo Bistro opened in Edmonds on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 526 Main St. Tim Morris is the owner; Shubert Hot, general manager; and Taylor Park, chef. The restaurant occupies the former Shell Creek location.
• Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic has moved to a new location at 18415 33rd Ave. W., Suite R, Lynnwood. An open house will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. The new location expands the clinic’s surgical capabilities and specialty services including holistic therapies, acupuncture and diagnostic imaging.
• Edward Jones opens Tuesday, Nov. 17, in a new Mountlake Terrace office. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at 22001 66th Ave W. Don Andrews will host the event.
• Kids’ Center for Social and Emotional Development has opened in Lynnwood under the direction of Christin LaRue, M.S. The therapeutic childcare center for children ages 2½ to 6 is aimed at helping children before they enter traditional school systems.
• NW Natural Lighting, Lynnwood, celebrates 15 years in business. The family-owned business is run by Torre Dahl, Brad Dahl and John Sagvold.
New posts
• Sterling Financial Corporation
Donn C. Costa has been named acting president of Golf Savings Bank, subject to regulatory approval. Golf Savings Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation, headquartered in Mountlake Terrace. Costa has been with Golf Savings Bank since 1994 and has served as executive vice president of Golf Savings Bank since 2006 when it was acquired by Sterling. Prior to the acquisition by Sterling, Costa served as the president of Lynnwood Financial Corporation, the former holding company of Golf Savings Bank.
Chamber news
• Edmonds Chamber of Commerce networking events 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays in November, Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free to attend, $8 for breakfast. For more information, contact 425-670-1496 ext. 3 or events@edmondswa.com.
• Edmonds Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Edmonds City Hall. Make reservations by Monday, Nov. 16. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door or for non-members.
Business honors
Wight’s Home and Garden, Lynnwood; Dr. Richard Baxter, Mountlake Terrace; Clay Pit, Mill Creek; Aldercrest Auto Rebuild, Lynnwood; The Rock, Lynnwood; Lil Lads ‘n Lasses, Mill Creek; Bright Star Kids Academy, Lynnwood; Metropolitan Detail, Mountlake Terrace; Run 26, Lynnwood; C’est la Vie, Edmonds; and Double DD Meats, Mountlake Terrace are all top winners in KING 5’s Best of Western Washington vote.
Public meetings
South County
• Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 3626 156th St. SW, Lynnwood. Agenda items include: Public hearing for consideration of potential rate increase.
• Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett.
Edmonds
• City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 250 Fifth Ave. N. Agenda items include: Public hearing on the community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday.
• Historic Preservation Commission, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
• Port of Edmonds, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 336 Admiral Way. Special Meeting. Agenda items include: Harbor Square master plan.
• Library Board, 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 650 Main St.
• Public Works Dept. Engineering Division open house, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 650 Main St., to discuss revisions to the Stormwater Code.
• Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. Agenda items include: Review and recommendation regarding termination of an Interlocal Agreement between the city, Edmonds School District and the county to maintain playfields.
• Cemetery Board, 4 p.m. Nov. 19, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
Lynnwood
• Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 19100 44th Ave. W.
• Library Board, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Lynnwood Library Meeting Room.
• Tourism Advisory Committee, 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 19100 44th Ave. W.
• Historical Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Mountlake Terrace
• City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, 6100 219th St. SW, second floor. Agenda items include: Public hearing and adoption of Property Tax Levy Ordinance. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm.
• Arts Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5303 228th St. SW.
• Library Board, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 23300 58th Ave. W.
Mill Creek
• City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 15728 Main St.
• Arts &Beautification Advisory Board, 4 p.m. today, 15728 Main St.
• Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 15728 Main St.
• Civil Service Commission, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 15728 Main St.
• Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m. Nov. 19, 15728 Main St.
• Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, 15728 Main St.
• Open space open house. City staff is hosting an open house to discuss park, trail and open space facilities and needs in the city from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St.
