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City 1049 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 (360) 363-8000 • marysvillewa.gov JULY/AUGUST 2015 Look at What’s Happening Around the Marysville Community! CityScene, a community newsletter, is published by the city of Marysville. It contains information on city issues, policies, events and programs. To receive this publication by email, visit marysvillewa.gov and click the NotifyMe button - CityScene newsletter. City, neighbors work together to clean up abandoned residence In January, neighbors contacted the city about an abandoned home full of trash that was becoming a haven for transients. By April, it looked ready for new owners. The dramatic transformation was the result of a partnership between neighbors and the city’s code enforcement staff and police department. It took several weeks for police crime to identify the property owner (who had apparently skipped town) and track down the bank holding the mortgage. In the interim, code enforcement and police staff repeatedly returned to the home to clean up trash, make minor repairs and remove squatters. In mid-April, thanks to persistent follow-up and advice from city attorneys and community development staff, the city was able to work with the bank-contracted cleaning company to bring the property into compliance. MARYSVILLE MUSIC&MOVIES IN JENNINGS PARK LIONS CENTENNIAL PAVILION Summer concerts & movies kick off in July Whatever your musical taste and movie preference, Marysville Parks and Recreation has something for you: The popular annual Summer Concert Series and Movies in the Park kick off this July. The lineup for this year’s concert series features local and regional bands sure to strike a chord with residents and visitors. Also on the musical schedule and new for this year: The Free Children’s Concert series featuring the Not-Its! and Brian Waite band. Featured movies this summer are sure to appeal to children and families alike, from Paddington to Into the Woods. To see the whole concert and movie lineup set for this summer, visit http://marysvillewa.gov/calendar.aspx ---PAGE BREAK--- Redesigned city website coming this summer The city’s website is getting a makeover – and residents will get their first peek at the upgraded site in August. The new design is intended to be more user-friendly, with quick access to the commonly visited webpages and departments on the homepage. Visitors will also notice a more vibrant color scheme with a focus on photos of city events and activities. www.marysvillewa.gov Get outside: Volunteer with Parks and Recreation this summer From Movies in the Park to summer recreation classes and camps, the Marysville Parks and Rec department is in the market for a few good volunteers this summer. It’s a great chance for Marysville and Lakewood School District students to get community service hours, too. Volunteers need to be 16 or older for most Parks and Rec opportunities. To learn more, call [PHONE REDACTED] or visit http://marysvillewa.gov/volunteer to download and complete a volunteer application. National Night Out Against Crime – August 4 at Asbery Field Join the Marysville Police Department for the annual National Night Out Against Crime event. This year’s event will take place at Asbery Field – Fourth St. NE between Alder and Quinn avenues – from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Come see police and fire vehicles on display, talk with local first responders, and learn about keeping your family and home safe. Balloons and gift bags will also be given out. The Marysville Food Bank will collect donations of nonperishable food at the event as well. ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings subject to rescheduling or cancellation. For most current info, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (360) 363-8077, email [EMAIL REDACTED], or visit us at marysvillewa.gov. July 6 – City Council work session, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 8 – FREE Children’s Concert: The Not-Its!, 11 a.m. to noon at Jennings Park July 8 – Parks and Rec Advisory Board, 7 p.m. at Jennings Park Barn July 9 – Hearing Examiner meeting (tentative), 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 10 – Summer Concert Series: Wild Snohomians, 7-9 p.m. at Jennings Park July 11 – Movies in the Park: Paddington, 9-11 p.m. at Jennings Park Ballfield July 13 – City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 14 – Planning Commission meeting, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 17 – Summer Concert Series: Sly Mr. Y, 7-9 p.m. at Jennings Park July 18 – Movies in the Park: Strange Magic, 9-11 p.m. at Jennings Park Ballfield July 20 – Diversity Advisory Committee, 3:30 p.m. at City Hall July 23 – Hearing examiner meeting (tentative), 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 24 – Summer Concert Series: Shaggy Sweet, 7-9 p.m. at Jennings Park July 25 – Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 2, 9-11 p.m. at Jennings Park Ballfield July 27 – City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 28 – Planning Commission meeting, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall July 31 – Summer Concert Series: Layered System, 7-9 p.m. at Jennings Park Aug. 1 – Movies in the Park: The Box Trolls, 9-11 p.m. at Jennings Park Ballfield Aug. 5 – FREE Children’s Concert: Brian Waite Band, 11 a.m. to noon at Jennings Park Aug. 7 – Summer Concert Series: Mealfrog, 7-9 p.m. at Jennings Park Aug. 8 – Movies in the Park: Into the Woods, 9-11 p.m. at Jennings Park Ballfield Aug. 13 – Hearing Examiner meeting (tentative) 7-9 p.m. at City Hall Aug. 14 – Summer Concert Series: Cherry Cherry, 7-9 p.m. at Jennings Park Aug. 15 – Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6, 9-11 p.m. at Jennings Park Aug. 17 – Diversity Advisory Committee, 3:30 p.m. at City Hall Aug. 27 – Hearing Examiner meeting (tentative), 7-9 p.m. at City Hall CALENDAR - May & June FreeFit Saturdays Bring a friend – learn a new fitness activity! Our Free Fit Saturdays begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11 at Asberry Field. Each week, you’ll learn a new way to get fit – from crossfit to boot camp to Umbra. Register online: http://bit.ly/ePlayMville Now accepting nominations of homes, businesses for 2015 Pride of Marysville Awards The Pride of Marysville Neighborhood Improvement Awards recognize neighbors and businesses who take pride in their property in ways that enhance the appearance of the community. The awards are intended to inspire other neighbors to improve their homes and landscapes. There are four categories: Best Residential Property/Pride of the Neighborhood, Best Block/Neighborhood, Best Business and Mayor’s Choice - James Comeford Award focused on improvements in the Downtown/Waterfront district. Nominations are open until Friday, Aug. 7. Awards will be presented in September. Nominate a home, neighborhood or business by visiting http://marysvillewa.gov/ prideawards - or by picking up a brochure at City Hall. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Marysville • 1049 State Avenue • Marysville, WA 98270 • (360) 363-8000 • marysvillewa.gov CITY CONTACT INFO Mayor Jon Nehring (425) 346-9472 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Council President Jeff Vaughan (360) 651-0805 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Donna Wright (360) 659-7027 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Jeff Seibert (360) 659-2226 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Michael Stevens (425) 530-5646 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Rob Toyer (425) 760-9471 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Stephen Muller (360) 657-4844 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Kamille Norton (360) 657-3496 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Gloria Hirashima, Chief Administrative Officer & Community Development Director (360) 363-8000 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Chief Rick Smith, Chief of Police (360) 363-8300 Kevin Nielsen, Public Works Director (360) 363-8100 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Jim Ballew, Parks and Recreation Director (360) 363-8400 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Sandy Langdon, Finance Director (360) 363-8000 • [EMAIL REDACTED] Clean Sweep and Shred-A-Thon a success The city’s annual Clean Sweep and Shred-A-Thon were a great success this year. More than 100 volunteers helped spruce up Mother Nature’s Window Park property, and more than 300 people took advantage of free shredding to dispose of their old documents and personal papers. Shred-A-Thon donations benefited the Marysville Food Bank and Marysville Arts and Technology Computer Repair Lab. Keep tabs on summer roadwork with city webpage Hoping to avoid paving projects during your summer travels? Now there’s an easy way to know what construction projects are happening when on local roads and highways: http://marysvillewa.gov/roadwork. This page features information about city paving and maintenance projects, road closures for work by private developers, and links to information from county and state agencies doing road projects in or near the city. You can also sign up to receive weekly email alerts about local roadwork.