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A Look at What’s Happening Around the Community for Residents and Businesses City of Marysville * 1049 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 * (360) 363-8000 * marysvillewa.gov July/August 2014 The City of Marysville wrapped up another successful Clean Sweep Week on April 26, with a final day that saw dozens of volunteers and City employees take to the streets and property to complete a variety of beautification projects, street-side cleanups, document shredding and other activities. t Public Works crews provided free pickup of large garbage from homes along State Avenue, 51st and 67th. t 43 volunteers gave 129 hours painting over grafffit, cleaning up Freeway Park, removing the old playground at Foothills Park, wetland cleanup at the Library, Munson Creek on Grove St. and Jennings Park (Geo-Cache group). t At City Hall, the annual Shred-a-Thon identity theft prevention event had 424 cars in three hours bring more than 16,000 lbs. of old documents for shred- ding. The e-Recycling portion of the event saw several computers and related devices donated to Arts & Tech High School students for restoring, and a long- bed truck of large Styrofoam was also collected. Clean Sweep Week’s goal is to create civic pride through activities that inspire neighborhoods and others to do the same, produce a visible change to the quality of life in Marysville, work with residents to make it happen, and ad- dress code enforcement issues as well as criminal and drug-related activity. Thanks to voters’ ‘yes’ to TBD measure on ballot, $16 million in local road fixes ahead; some projects ready to go this summer Foothills Park tucked in Marysville’s rolling eastside foothills has long been one of the community’s most popular neighborhood parks, in spite of showing signs of aging. Thanks to new park improvements that are under way, includ- ing a new play structure, it will be looking good as new, and a park you’ll want to put at the top of your family’s “visit list” this summer. By July, the 28-acre park at 70th Street and 75th Drive will show off its newest noteworthy renovations including: t New play structure (shown below) and block party playground with curbing tHeavy duty swing - 2 tot, 2 flat seats t Benches, trash cans t Trail and landscape improvements t Interpretive trail signage t New access gate During Clean Sweep Week activities in April, Marysville Noon Rotary Club volunteers removed the old play structure for recycling. The project is part of an ongoing park renovation improvement plan with a goal to upgrade two parks a year. Old tax rate: 8.6% Sales tax rate increase to go into effect Oct. 1, 2014 Effective Oct. 1, 2014 in the City of Marysville, a two- tenths of 1% sales tax and use increase take effect to be used for transportation system improvements. People and businesses within Marysville will be subject to the new tax rate on items purchased for business or personal use. New tax rate: 8.8% A $1.6 million transportation improvements package for Marysville for 2015-2025 has been green-lighted to start ahead of time, as early as this summer, after decisions at a May Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Board meeting. The overall 10-year project list includes 33 arterial, collec- tor and residential pavement preservation projects within City limits and subdivided among three zones - north, middle and south - to achieve an equitable balance of preservation coverage; 7 potential Capital Improve- ment Projects; and sidewalk improvement projects to improve pedestrian/ bicycle safety and better access within Marysville. For more info, visit the TBD website at http://marysvillewa.gov/tbd. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Marysville CityScene May/June 2014 2 When Marysville Police Officer Nate Zaratzke and fellow officers in the Patrol Unit get behind the wheel for their shift, they are fully-trained, equipped and ready for situa- tions that could range from routine traffic stops and disturbances of the peace, to volatile and potentially dangerous criminal activity are making arrests that put them in harm’s way. In lighter moments, patrol officers are the face of the Police Department interacting with citizens and promoting community liva- Ride along gives a behind-the-scenes look at police work By Danielle Mangaser, Communications Intern involved in criminal activity, and work- ing with citizens to be pro-active. Officers assigned to patrol also partner with neighboring jurisdictions to ensure ef- fective identification, apprehension and adjudication of people involved in crimi- nal activity. They work closely with other units within the Police Department, too, including K9, the Community Service Of- ficer, Investigations and Crime Analysis. ON PATROL When officers aren’t responding to dispatch calls, they are out driving around different “beats” of the City, divided into North and South Marysville. That doesn’t necessarily mean patrol officers are out issu- ing traffic tickets left and right. On the contrary, simply “be- ing seen” can be a crime deterrent in itself as people are less like- ly to commit crimes if they know that law enforcement is around. “The idea is to insure that our citizens are protected from property crimes such as theft and also from bodily harm,” says Cmdr. Jeff Goldman. “They must also feel like they are protected and safe. With limited resources, this can be a daunting task. We have 60 officers for 62,360 citizens” patrolling a largely urban area of more than 20 square miles along busy Interstate 5. Of Marysville’s 60 commissioned officers, 32 are patrol officers. With a job that varies from handling domestic dis- putes to running tabs and license plates, these 32 officers are trained to expect and deal with any and every situation. Marysville Police offer tips to avoid becoming victim of vehicle prowl Want to clear your warrant with the Court? t Use a garage or secure location wherever possible. t Park in well-lit areas where your car can be seen, and avoid isolated areas. t Roll up windows and lock all doors. t Remove valuables from inside your car or put out of view; for example, cam- eras, CD players, clothing, electronic devices, mail, store purchases. t Consider installing anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, car alarms and locking gas caps. Police, City Officials paid tribute to fallen officers on May 15 Marysville Police have launched a coordinated strategy to bring crime levels down this year, and while a drop in two of the three targeted crimes (home burglaries and vehicle theft) are down, vehicle prowls are on the rise, here and around Snohomish County. By some counts, 80 percent of all vehicle prowls are because a victim left their car unlocked, or left valuables sitting out in plain sight, says Lt. Mark Thomas. “Vehicle prowls are crimes of opportunity, but they are easily preventable,” Thomas says. “There are things you can do though to keep yourself from becoming a victim.” Here are a few easy, inexpensive tips to reduce your risk: The Marysville Municipal Court has more than 1,900 outstanding bench warrants. A bench warrant may be issued for fail- ing to appear for a court hearing, comply with a court sentence or serve a jail commitment. If you believe you or someone you know has an outstanding bench warrant from Marysville, Ar- lington or Lake Stevens, contact the Court at (360) 363-8050 to get specific information regarding the case. The person with the outstanding bench war- rant must appear in order for the bench warrant issue to be resolved. Court staff do not have the authority to arrest, so you can feel comfortable coming to the courthouse to clear the warrant. In most instances you can go to the court- house and pay a $50 cash recall fee and get a new court date or new jail commitment. If you can’t pay the recall fee you can still appear at the court front counter and sign for a warrant recall hearing. However, the warrant will remain out- standing until you appear for the recall hearing. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m (closed for lunch from 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.) bility, like Zaretske’s recent visit to the Cinco de Mayo celebration at To- tem Middle School, where he and a fellow officer gave young people the chance to look around inside the department’s SWAT command vehicle. I had the opportunity to do a ride along with Zaretzke, a 15-year veteran on the force, for a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look at the work that patrol officers do during a daily shift. Patrol officers are tasked with responding to calls for ser- vice and taking criminal reports, which requires be- ing responsive, pro-active and effective in deterring crime. Yes, issuing warnings and tickets for traffic violations goes with the territory, but there is so much more that fills a shift. They may respond to calls related to theft, vehicle prowl, vandalism, aggressive panhan- dling, suspected drug activity, domestic violence calls, assaults, and alcohol-related incidents. As first responders, they are often summoned to emergencies and accident scenes requiring police and fire response. The City is divided into five “beats.” Patrol of- ficers are on a three days on/off schedule, working 12-hour shifts. Officers aren’t signed to one specific beat, but instead work in any one beat that they are assigned to for their shift. When patrol units are not han- dling dispatched complaints, they actively seek those individuals Marysville Police and City Officials held their annual Peace Officers Me- morial Day Ceremony on May 15 as part of Police Week in honor of law enforcement officers everywhere who have died in the line of dury while serving their communities with honor, courage and integrity. Visit the City website to view the brief ceremony. ---PAGE BREAK--- May/June 2014 Calendar Key July August City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall Community Events Planning Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall 3 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 Park Board, 7 p.m., Jennings Barn - Library Board, 4 p.m., Library - Civil Service Commission, 9:30 a.m., City Hall LEOFF 1 Disability Board, 3:30 p.m., City Hall Hearing Examiner (tentative), 7 p.m., City Hall Diversity Advisory Committee, 3:30 p.m., City Hall Mayor’s Youth Council, 3 p.m., City Hall Salary Commission, annually as necessary Fire Board Fire District Board, 7 p.m., Station #62 - Shoultes Recreation Programs Meetings subject to rescheduling or cancellation. For most cur- rent info, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (360) 363-8077, email [EMAIL REDACTED], or visit us at marysvillewa.gov. Planning Comm. Free Community Events 1 Work Session Civil Service Library Board Hearing Exam. (tentative) 31 Youth Council Sounds of Summer Concert Series Thursdays, 7 p.m. July 10 - Aug. 14 Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Rd. 12 13 15 16 17 3 City Council Planning Comm. 11 Hearing Exam. (tentative) 1 2 Park Board Diversity City Council Diversity Popcorn in the Park Family Movies Saturdays, 7 p.m. July 12 - Aug. 16 Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Rd. 21 Planning Comm. Planning Cn. Junk in the Trunk 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat., July 12 Municipal Court Parking Lot, 1015 State Ave. 28 Poochapalooza 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. July 12 Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, 6100 152nd St. 2 Hearing Exam. (tentative) Hearing Exam. (tentative) Youth Council 3 7 Civil Service Fire Board 14 22 Marysville Street Festival 10 a.m. Aug. 8-10 Historic Downtown Marysville Visit www.marysvillemerchants.com Scrub-a-Mutt 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 16 Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, 6100 152nd St. Poochapalooza Scrub-a-Mutt Junk in the Trunk Library Board Marysville Street Festival (Aug. 8-10) 8 9 Street Festival 10 Know the fireworks rules in Marysville Marysville Police and Fire officials remind that if fireworks are a part of your family and friends' celebration, obey local laws and take common safety precautions to prevent injuries to you and others. Safety of individuals and property is our utmost concern. Violators are subject to a misdemeanor offense, costly fines, citation and a mandatory court appearance. Police will cite, rather than warn violators this year. As always, after you light it up, clean it up! For more fireworks information, visit us at http://marysvillewa.gov/fireworks. Discharge of 'safe & sane' fireworks in city limits allowed July 4 only. Illegal fireworks? Forget about it! Marysville has been honored with the WellCity Award from the As- sociation of Washington Cities (AWC) Employee Benefit Trust for the 6th straight year in recognition for its exemplary workplace well- ness program committed to employees’ health, and the City’s Well- ness Committee. Marysville will receive a 2% premium discount on Group Health and Regence BlueShield medical coverage for em- ployees and spouses in 2015, with estimated cost savings of $74,008. City earns 6th WellCity Award from Association of Washington Cities Going out of town this summer? Prevent potential break-ins to your home by requesting a Vacation House Check, provided by Marysville Volunteers Program (MVP) volunteers in the Marysville Police Depart- ment. On request, MVP will watch over homes and report any suspi- cious activity to police. To request a patrol check, submit the House Check Request to Marysville Police at 1635 Grove St. Form also online at http://marysvillewa.gov/index.aspx?nid=282. Residents can request House Checks while on vacation this summer City to save interest thru sale of utility revenue refunding bonds The City’s bond counsel completed the sale of $44.1 million in Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds on May 14 that will yield annual savings in interest costs, about $5.9 million in total debt service cost to 2028. Savings will benefit ratepayers by not borrowing in the future for long-term maintenance and replacement of utility infrastructure. ---PAGE BREAK--- “Food for Thought” backpack program coordina- tor Amy Howell was honored as Volunteer of the Month on April 28 for a food bank program that provides nutritious food for students in need on weekends. Under Howell’s leadership, the program now provides weekend meals to 253 students from ten schools. Howell seeks out mon- etary donations to fund the pro- gram’s needs, which run about $5,000 to feed 20 youth for all 37 weeks of the school year. For more financial support, Howell applied for and was awarded a $3,000 Community Development Block Grant from the City. City of Marysville * 1049 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 * (360) 363-8000 * marysvillewa.gov Published by the City of Marysville, CityScene is a new community newslet- ter that contains information on City issues, policies, events and programs. To receive this publication by email, click the NotifyMe button and “CityScene newsletter” at http://marysvillewa.gov. Links to our social media sites are also provided on the City website. Share your comments about this new publication. Contact: Doug Buell, Community Information Officer Phone: (360) 363-8086 Cell: (425) 754-3641 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] LIKE THIS PUBLICATION? DROP US A LINE! 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City honors ‘Food for Thought’ backpack program coordinator as Volunteer of the Month Marysville’s first and only Code Enforcement Offi- cer, Paul Rochon, is retiring after 24 years with the city, 25 years if you include a year-long stint with the Street Department in 1974. Rochon, born and raised in Marys- ville, built the City’s safety program from the ground up. He handled more than 8,000 code enforcement violations and complaints during his tenure, and also spent several years on the Marysville Fire District Board of Directors. Code Enforcement Officer retires after 25 years of service City bids farewell to Cedarcrest’s homegrown Golf Pro After 7 years with the City, Dave Castleberry is leav- ing his position as Cedarcrest Golf Course’s Golf Pro- fessional. Dave took on the job in 2007. In a way, his career in golf had come full circle, as Castleberry grew up in Marysville and learned to play golf at Cedarcrest. He has since worked to improve customer service, in- crease rounds played and make the course more competi- tive. Marysville wishes him the best of luck in his posi- tion as Golf Pro at Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo.