MC Council members sworn in
Four Mill Creek City Council members were sworn into office during the Jan. 5 council meeting.
Returning council members Terry Ryan (Position 1) and Donna Michelson (Position 2) were sworn in for four-year terms.
New to the council are council members Kathy Nielsen (Position 3) and Bart Masterson (Position 4), who were both sworn in for four-year terms. Nielsen served two previous terms on the council from 1990-1997 and served as mayor from 1996-1997.
In addition, the City Council elected Mike Todd to a two-year term as mayor. Todd has been on the Council since 2005.
The council elected Donna Michelson to a two-year term as mayor pro tem. Michelson has been on the council since 1999. Michelson served as mayor pro tem in two previous terms, from 2002-2005, and as mayor from 2006-2007.
Public meeting on hospital affiliation
The public is invited to a community meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to learn more about the proposed affiliation between Stevens Hospital and Swedish Medical Center. On Dec. 17, the board of commissioners for Public Hospital District 2 of Snohomish County approved non-binding terms for Swedish to lease and assume management of Stevens Hospital pending regulatory approvals and final agreements. A final and binding written agreement is expected shortly after the public meeting.
The proposed 30-year lease agreement will help Stevens Hospital expand, improve quality of care and offer more services than it could accomplish on its own.
Paine Field public hearing
The third public hearing to accept comments on the draft environmental assessment of two proposals for commercial air service at Snohomish County’s Paine Field Airport will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
The public comment period runs until Feb. 5. The draft environmental assessment is available for review at the Paine Field Airport office, in local public libraries, on the Paine Field Web site, www.painefield.com/airserviceea.html, and at www.snoco.org/departments/airport.
Comments can be submitted in person during the public hearing or by e-mail to cayla.morgan@faa.gov or airserviceeacomments@snoco.org.
OVD work done
After nearly two years of road construction, improvements to Olympic View Drive are complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Perrinvile Village Shopping Center (at the southeast corner of Olympic View Drive and 76th Avenue West) to celebrate the grand re-opening of Olympic View Drive.
ORCA card
Until February, the standard ORCA card is available at no charge. Effective Feb. 1, a $5 card fee will be charged for a standard ORCA card. Current Regional Reduced Fare Permit holders can exchange their valid permit at any time for a new ORCA permit card at no charge. A new ORCA card costs $3.
You can add initial value to your ORCA card at the time you order it. Once you have your ORCA card you can load a pass or E-purse online, by mail, at an ORCA Customer Service Office or retail outlet or at a Ticket Vending Machine when you need it.
MLK holiday bus service
Due to lower demand for commuter service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some Community Transit commuter routes will have reduced service on Monday.
All local service, including to and from Boeing-Everett, will operate on regular weekday schedules. Route 855 will be the only University District route that is operating that day.
The RideStore and Customer Information Services also will be closed on the holiday. Both will return to regular hours on Tuesday.
Business news
• Regulators closed Bellingham-based Horizon Bank on Jan. 8, citing the troubled bank’s severe loan losses. Horizon had 18 branches in Western Washington, including those in Lynnwood and Edmonds. Seattle’s Washington Federal Savings and Loan has agreed to take on the bank’s deposits. The shutdown marks the year’s first bank closure in the U.S.
• Michael J. Parks, publisher of the economy-focused Marple’s Letter, will keynote the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 economic forecast breakfast Jan. 27 at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W.
Parks, former financial editor at the Seattle Times, is known for his analytic focus on the Northwest economy.
Registration is $28 per person, $23 per person if registered by noon Jan. 22. For more information, visit www.s2c3.com, call 425-774-0507 ext. 0, or e-mail info@s2c3.com. A light continental breakfast is included.
• Dr. Kathleen Halloran ND of Quantum Light Healthcare announces a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. Thursday at 7631 212th St. SW, Suite 106B, Edmonds. For more information, visit www.quantumlighthealthcare.com or call 206-601-2612.
• U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) included $73 million in federal defense work for Washington state companies in the final version of the 2010 Defense Appropriations bill. The spending bill, approved by both houses, now awaits the President’s signature.
South County employers were among 30 statewide to be awarded defense contracts. The Lynnwood-based companies include Science Applications International Corporation, Verdant Power and Sound and Sea Technologies.
Community involvement
• The city of Lynnwood urges residents to complete a questionnaire on the city’s competitive advantage. It can be found at www.BrandLynnwood.com and on the city’s home page at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us. Paper copies are available at City Hall, the Senior Center and the Lynnwood Library. Submission deadline is Sunday.
• Two openings are available on the Edmonds mayor’s Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The committee works on environmental, energy and sustainability issues. Edmonds residency is not required. For more information, visit www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/climate_prot.stm. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday. Applications are available at City Hall, the city’s Web site, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us, or by e-mail to carl@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
• The Edmonds Library Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy. Applicants need not be an Edmonds resident. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday. Applications are available at City Hall, the city’s Web site, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us, or by e-mail to carl@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
• Edmonds’ Sister City Commission is seeking volunteers to fill two three-year terms. Commissioners participate in activities involving Edmonds’ Sister City, Hekinan, Japan. An interest in Japan and the Sister City philosophy is desirable. Edmonds residency is not required. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday. Applications are available at City Hall, the city’s Web site, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us, or by e-mail to carl@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
• Mountlake Terrace volunteers are needed to fill interim vacancies on the Arts Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission. Applicants for the Planning Commission must be residents of the city, able to meet twice a month, and have an interest in reviewing development proposals, revisions to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and development code. The Arts Commission position is open to residents or non-residents who are interested in promoting the arts and cultural activities in Mountlake Terrace. The Arts Commission usually meets once per month. Application deadline for both is 5 p.m. Feb. 16. For more information or for an application, contact Virginia Olsen, city clerk/community relations director, at 425-744-6206 or volsen@ci.mlt.wa.us.
• The city of Lynnwood is seeking applicants for an opening on the Lynnwood Arts Commission. This mayor-appointed position, confirmed by the City Council, has a three-year term. Applicants must live within Lynnwood city limits.
Contact Fred Wong at 425-670-5518, fwong@ci.lynnwood.wa.us, or write to the City of Lynnwood Arts Commission, P.O. Box 5008, Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008. There is no deadline to apply.
• The city of Mill Creek is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Art/Beautification Advisory Board. Applicants must be a resident of Mill Creek. This position will be open until it is filled and will expire Oct. 31, 2012. To be considered, send a letter of interest to: Kelly M. Chelin, City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek, WA 98012.
Public meetings
SOUTH COUNTY
Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Tuesday, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett. 425-551-1243.
Lake Ballinger Watershed Forum, 2 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Jan. 26. Call for location: 425-670-8264, ext. 105.
Snohomish County Public Facilities District, 3–5 p.m. Jan. 21, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., third floor, Willis Tucker Room, Everett.
Snohomish County Public Utility District Commission, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 2320 California St., Everett.
EDMONDS
Edmonds City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: Appointment to fill city council vacancy, public hearing on renaming Kairez Drive to Vista Del Mar Drive. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday.
Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Cemetery Board, 4 p.m. Jan. 21, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
Edmonds Library Board, 6 p.m. Monday, library conference room, 650 Main St.
Edmonds Planning Board, 7 p.m. today, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Brackett Room, third floor, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Economic Development Commission, 6 p.m. Jan. 20, Brackett Room, third floor, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
LYNNWOOD
Lynnwood Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Lynnwood Library Board, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Lynnwood Library Meeting Room.
Lynnwood Historical Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Lynnwood Tourism Advisory Committee, 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Lynnwood Hearing Examiner, today, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
Mountlake Terrace City Council, 7 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. 425-776-1161. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm
Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.
Mountlake Terrace Library Board, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
MILL CREEK
Mill Creek Arts &Beautification Advisory Board, 4 p.m. today, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Mill Creek Civil Service Commission, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Mill Creek Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m. Jan. 21, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Mill Creek Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 20, City Hall, 15728 Main St. 425-921-5779.
BRIER
Brier Library Board, 7 p.m. today, Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road.
Brier Parks &Recreation Board, 7 p.m. today, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.
Brier Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.
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