Our Towns: Around the County
Published 11:26 pm Monday, September 8, 2008
Everett
City Council to vote on Paine Field resolution
The Everett City Council is scheduled this week to take action on a resolution supporting commercial passenger jet service at Paine Field.
The vote is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday during the council’s regular meeting at 3002 Wetmore Ave. Council members are anticipated to vote in support of the measure.
A new cost-benefit study conducted for the city concludes that passenger service at Paine Field could attract and retain high-tech businesses. The analysis also predicts that noise problems from expanding service could be remedied.
Opponents of scheduled passenger service at Paine Field include the city of Mukilteo and the majority of Snohomish County Council members.
Lynnwood
Artists invited to apply to show work at library
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is accepting applications for monthly exhibits in 2009 at the Lynnwood Library Gallery.
The gallery features 35 linear feet of wall space, a display case and three pedestals. No commission is charged for any sales made. The gallery is visited by an estimated 1,500 people per month.
The deadline to apply is Sept. 26.
More info: Marianne Johnson, cultural arts coordinator, 425-670-5518, mjohnson@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Mountlake Terrace
Storm water rates to increase in 2009
Mountlake Terrace homeowners will see their storm-water utility rates increase 61 cents a month beginning Jan. 1, as the city moves ahead with plans to upgrade its system and comply with new federal water quality regulations.
The increases, approved last week by the City Council, will be phased in through 2014.
Council members previously reviewed three options for upgrading the storm water system, which deals strictly with surface water from rainfall and area creeks.
More info: 425-775-9694.
Monroe
Kiwanis Club holds fundraiser Saturday
The Monroe Kiwanis Club is set to have its 10th annual Golf Classic at 8 a.m. Saturday at Blue Boy West Golf Course.
The event includes continental breakfast, barbecue lunch and homemade desserts. Prizes are expected to be given to all golfers.
Entry fee is $60; proceeds will help the club do projects for the community.
More info: call 425-231-5186 or 425-210-7560.
Sultan
Public’s ideas sought on city’s budget priorities
The city is doing a survey to seek public ideas on its 2009 budget. The survey paperwork is available at City Hall, 319 Main St., or by contacting the city at 360-793-2231 or cityhall@ci.sultan.wa.us.
The city expects to receive about $1.3 million in property, sales and utilities taxes for the next year. City residents are encouraged to voice their opinions on how the money should be spent.
More info: 360-793-2231.
