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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 September/October 2013 Mayor announces Pride of Marysville neighborhood improvement award winners A home with an eye-popping backyard railroad garden, a State Avenue office building with curb ap- peal, and a colorful, trendsetting makeover of office space downtown are this year’s winners of the Pride of Marysville neighborhood improvement awards. The awards now in their second year drew a strong pool of nominees submitted by community members, along last year’s homes that earned honorable mention. Here’s a look at the winners: “We didn’t have to look far to find homes and businesses that exemplify the Pride of Marysville award program goals,” says Mayor Jon Nehring, who launched the program in 2012. “All of the nominees reflect well on our community, enhancing Marysville’s appear ance, and hopefully will inspire others to do the same. Our winners took it to a step further.” u James Comeford Award (Mayor’s Choice Award) – Business complex at Fifth & State This award, named after Marysville’s visionary town founder and original trading post opera- tor, is presented to the most-improved home or business in the downtown or waterfront district. This year’s winner is Christian Kar, CEO of The Expresso Connection/Silver Cup Coffee and owner of the property. Kar proceded with renovations on the corner lot near Comeford Park that houses Subway, The Espresso Connection and Tobacco Joe’s. A creative blend of exterior paint colors, and use of timeless, classy materials combined to create a visually appealing neighbor to the park, and stimulated more business activity downtown. u Best Business – Girl Scouts of Western Wash./North County Outlook Building This award goes to a business that conveys the most curb appeal through attractive landscaping and building exteriors, and an overall well-kept appearance. The building at 1331 State Ave. and owned by Bob Barrett of MacPherson Realty puts parking behind the building and contributes to better walkability in a section of State dominated by parking lots. u Best Home/Pride of the Neighborhood – Mike and Janet Elmore Awarded to a home that is well-kept, with manicured lawns and colorful landscapes, or enhanced with new paint, landscaping or other significant aesthetic improvements, the Elmore home shares all of these traits. The railroad garden hidden behind a fenced backyard uses miniature trees and plants to create a scaled theme. Residents who nominated the home are quick to remind that the eye for detail the couple gives to their backyard extends to the landscaping and design that front their corner property. Tribes, City, partners break ground on Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project Tulalip Tribes, City of Marysville, and state and federal officials met for a ground-breaking ceremony for the Qwuloolt Project on Aug. 27 along an existing dike road. To the left is part of the area to be breached to let in inter-tidal waters; to the right is Ebey Slough. Tulalip Tribes, City of Marysville, and state and federal officials met for a ground- breaking ceremony for the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project south of downtown Marysville on Aug. 27, site of a massive Tribes-led project to restore 400 acres of histori- cal estuary intertidal marsh land important to salmon recovery that existed prior to clear- ing and draining the land a century ago for farming. Contractors are currently installing a new dike to the west of the project, which will allow the existing dike to be breached next year to enable saltwater to enter the Qwuloolt estuary at high tide. When complete, the Qwuloolt (kwoo-LOOLT) Estuary Restoration Project will be one of the second-largest tidal marsh restoration projects ever completed in our state. Qwuloolt means “great marsh” in the Tulalip Tribes’ native Lushootseed language. The project will bring bring many environmental, economic, educational and recreational benefits for future generations. City to open interpretive trail this fall to renew connection with estuary The City as early as this fall plans to open an interpretive trail and viewpoints that will extend from Ebey Waterfront downtown along the east bank of Ebey Slough and around parts of the estuary, providing first-hand vistas of the delta system, and the fascinating wildlife and shorebirds that call it home. The area will also be open to public access for passive recreation such as kayaking and canoeing, and even some boating at high tide. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Marysville CityScene September/October 2013 2 Mayor Jon Nehring (425) 346-9472 [EMAIL REDACTED] Council President Jeff Vaughan (360) 651-0805 [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Stephen Muller (360) 657-4844 [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 Donna Wright (360) 659-7027 [EMAIL REDACTED] Councilmember Kamille Norton (360) 657-3496 [EMAIL REDACTED] Fall ‘13 Marysville University: How City’s website and social media tools are transforming ‘government for the people’ to ‘government with the people’ Marysville University this fall invites you to a civics learning class that will provide the insides and out of the City’s website and social me- dia tools, and how the City is adapting to more effectively communicate with citizens and stakeholders. This free event will be Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor in City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Refreshments will be provided. Fall 2013 Session 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 City Hall, 1049 State Ave. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 11 to: (360) 363-8086 or [EMAIL REDACTED] Topics to be covered u New website features that are em- powering citizens in the decision-mak- ing process, and keeping people better informed. u Social media tools and how they are being used for emergency manage- ment and alerts, news and events. u Crime mapping and other public safety tools. u Online permitting u New interactive features ahead in this and future Parks and Recreation Activities Guides. u Benefits to citizens. Congratulations to Jeff Darrah on being named Marysville Volunteer of the Month for August. Dar- rah, Owner of Bleachers Grill at Cedarcrest Golf Course, was honored at the Sept. 9 City Council meeting for outstanding community service and volunteering as a member of the Marysville Sunrise Rotary Club, providing meals to the Salvation Army and teen volunteers at the City’s annual Shred-a-thon, and his contributions to young people in the commu- nity. Family were on hand at the award presentation. Who’s YOUR Volunteer of the Month? Nominate them today. It’s easy! Jeff Darrah with Mayor http://marysvillewa.gov/volunteerofthemonth City employees want to team up with you & your group for United Way Days of Caring Project Sept. 20-21 City of Marysville employee volunteer teams will be giving back to the community through local projects during United Way of Snohomish County’s annual Days of Caring Sept. 13-14 and on Sept. 20-21. Employees are partnering with local groups and organizations to complete community projects. One project you still have time to partner with us on is the Marysville Fantasy Fortress Clean Up Project at Cascade Elementary School, 5200 100th St. NE. We invite you to join us and donate your time from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 to help us preserve, clean and refurbish the popular Fantasy Fortress. We need volunteers with wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels and painting skills. All participants will be required to sign-in to participate and can on the day of the event. Please NO PETS allowed during the event. For more information Kelly Richards at (425) 418-9579 or Marysville Parks and Recreation at (360) 363-8400. With help, Cascade Elementary PTSA and others hope to complete the Fantasy Fortress work on Sept. 21. Local groups and organizations will be completing community projects in Marysville and elsewhere around the county, says Mayor Jon Nehring, who is serving as the 2013 United Way Campaign Chair for Snohomish County. Another large project sure to draw attention is com- pleting improvements at Doleshel Park on 67th Avenue NE next to Kellogg Marsh Elementary, thanks to more than 100 volunteers with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who started the large park project last year. Stay tuned for opening day details. Bleachers Grill Owner, Rotarian named Volunteer of Month ---PAGE BREAK--- September/October 2013 Calendar Key September October City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall Community Events Planning Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall Meetings 3 S M T W T F S City Council Regular Meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, Oct. 14 & 28 Council Chambers, City Hall Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. S M T W T F S 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 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 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 Work Session Fire Board Fire District Board, 7 p.m., Station #62 - Shoultes Recreation Programs Meetings subject to rescheduling or cancellation. For most current info, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (360) 363-8077, email AO- [EMAIL REDACTED], or visit us online at marysvillewa.gov. Planning Comm./ Free Community Events 3 4 5 Work Session Park Board Civil Service LEOFF I Library Board Regular Meeting Hearing Exam. Youth Council Diversity City Council Labor Day Offices closed Autumn Craft Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Ken Baxter Community Center 514 Delta Ave. 14 15 16 17 18 19 Diversity City Council 2 5 City Council Touch A Truck 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Totem Middle School - Asbery Field, 1605 7th St. Multicultural Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. Planning Comm. Hearing Exam. (tentative) 11 13 Hearing Exam. (tentative) Hearing Exam. (tentative) Planning Comm. Planning Comm. Civil Service Fire Board LEOFF I 1 Multicultural Fair Youth Basketball signups end United Way Day of Caring 12 Phew! With all these events to visit, where can I relax? Marysville’s Deering Wildflower Acres Park your path to solitude 4708 79th Ave. NE Hours: 9 a.m.-dusk More details, call (360) 363-8400 Among parks in our com- munity, Deering Wildflower Acres Park is one of Marys- ville’s best-kept secrets. Now that you’re in on it, explore this unique park that - unlike most of our active and busy parks - is a quiet, peace- ful, environmentally sensitive area replete with walking trails, ponds, canopies of ev- ergreens, and leave-shedding trees that are especially color- ful in the fall. 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County Water/Sewer Emergencies (After Hours) City of Marysville * 1049 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 * (360) 363-8000 * marysvillewa.gov 363-8000 363-8000 363-8091 363-8000 363-8450 363-8100 363-8086 363-8000 363-8500 363-8460 363-8000 363-8300 651-5000 363-8100 363-8400 363-8202 659-7700 659-5453 (360) 363-8001 (800) 592-9995 (800) 934-6489 (800) 921-8101 (866) 928-3123 (888) 225-5773 (425) 783-1000 363-8100 911 Published by the City of Marysville, CityScene is a new community newsletter 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! Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring invites you for an informal chat on what’s happening in the Lakewood area. A fall Coffee Klatch is set for 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the International House of Pancakes, 16518 Twin Lakes Ave. in the Lakewood Crossing Shopping Center. Coffee is on us! Key staff will also attend to answer questions about new residential and commercial activity in the Lakewood neighborhood, transportation issues, and topics on your own plate that you would like to discuss. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 20 to Executive Asst. Leah Ingram at (360) 363- 8091 or email [EMAIL REDACTED]. Citizens are invited to attend the Public Hearing* for the proposed 2014 City of Marysville Budget will be: Mayor invites Lakewood residents, business people to coffee at IHOP Fun night at National Night Out Against Crime Marysville Custody Officer Michael Burtis fingerprints a child for the parent to use for medical information Kids enjoy a ride in a display police vehicle. They can climb in the real thing at Touch A Truck com- ing Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Totem Middle School’s Asbery Field, 1605 7th St. Riding in a police car. Getting fingerprinted. Your face in a photo display dressed in prison stripes. That was just some of the hands- on summer fun enjoyed by families at this year’s National Night Out Against Crime in August. The event was hosted by Marysville and Tulalip Tribes police, and the Marysville Fire District. More than fun, though, families got to explore exhibits educating about crime prevention, and visit with public safety personnel representing numerous agencies and organizations, as well as community partner organizations. Mark your Calendar 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor inCity Hall, 1049 State Ave. * Date tentative. Subscribe to NotifyMe email alerts on the City website at http://marysvillewa.gov. for updates.