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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 2013 When the sun moves in, the traffi c cones come out. Marysville has a few upcoming road projects ahead to address roads in need, capped by the 51st Avenue NE shoulder improvements and overlay project that got a head start on summer in May. Public Works Street crews began widening 51st to add 5-foot shoulders on both sides from Grove to 80th. “These shoulder improvements will tie into existing sidewalks, benefi ting pedestrians by providing a con- tinuous route and improving safety,” says Jeff Laycock, City Project Manager. Crews have also been repairing portions of the road- way that were in disrepair in advance of paving. The next phase of the project will include an asphalt overlay of 51st from Grove to 80th. The City’s contrac- tor, Fidalgo Paving and Construction, anticipates con- struction by mid-July. First order of work will include adding vehicle video detection and replacing advanced loops at the signalized intersection of 51st and Grove. Finally, the street will be paved and striped. Once paved out, utility covers will be raised to fi nish grade and the crews will return for fi nal grading. Work is an- ticipated to be completed by the end of July. Other higher profi le projects coming up include: ◆ Overlay of State Avenue from 92nd to 100th Street NE. ◆ Installation of signal light at SR528 and 53rd Av- enue near Jennings Nature Park. When summer sun When summer sun arrives, out come arrives, out come the traffic cones the traffic cones Marysville Public Works crews lay asphalt along section of 51st that was cracked and weakened by troublesome evergreen tree roots growing cross-wise beneath the road. 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Civic-minded students work with City Hall for safer school zones Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring and Kellogg Marsh El- ementary 5th-grade students from Teacher Nancy Mullins’ class on May 16 pose with one of the two school zone fl ashing beacon signs installed after the class wrote the Mayor’s Offi ce asking for pedestrian safety improvements along 67th Avenue NE. Among Mullins’ 27 students, 17 are safety patrollers who were concerned about people driving too fast, including a rear-end collision that some of them had witnessed fi rst-hand last year. The students wrote letters to the Mayor before the Christmas break requesting action, and were surprised when two days after returning from break, the Mayor called saying that he would be working with the school district to get the fl ashing beacons installed, Mullins says. “You should have seen my class. They could not believe how fast the government worked on this.” ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Marysville CityScene July/August 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] ‘Feeling the heat’ City Councilmembers Michael Stevens and Rob Toyer took part recently in the Wash- ington State Council of Fire Fighters Fire Ops 101 in Richland, a valuable train- ing program that gives new meaning to the phrase “elected offi cials feeling the heat.” As in 5,000 degrees heat – the kind that awaits fi refi ghters when they enter a burning home or building. That doesn’t factor in the 75-95 degrees Tri-Cities weather outside while wearing 50 lbs. of full fi refi ghting gear, which led to heat exhaustion and fatigue for more than one participant. Stevens and Toyer’s participation was sponsored by Marysville Fire Fighters Union Lo- cal #3219. Both represent the City on the Marysville Fire District Board of Directors. They were accompanied by Capt. Chad Hale, Paramedic/Firefi ghter Dan Schwartz, Firefi ghter Krista Longspaugh and Capt. Paramedic Dean Shelton. The basic fi re operations orienta- tion at the Volpentest Hammer Training and Education Center in Richland gives elected offi cials a truer understanding of what the job entails and that when decision-making time comes to support the Fire District for equipment, manpower, safety, that they’re behind it. Elected offi cials face the smoke, fl ames Stevens and Toyer were among more than 30 participants who suited up in fi refi ghter protective clothing, donned self-contained breathing apparatus and experienced controlled live fi re and smoke environment demonstrations. Training highlights featured a “Burn Room” with a two-story structure fi re with fl ames that must be extinguished, a search & rescue mission in a dark, smoke-fi lled and confi ning maze to locate a mannequin, and a car accident requiring extrication using Jaws of Life. For Stevens, it was his second year attending the training. Toyer was making his fi rst appearance. Both agreed that if you want to gain a real appreciation for the work that fi re fi ghters do, you have to walk in their boots. With one year under his belt, Stevens says he was able to approach the training dif- ferently. “Last year, I was in survival mode; this year, I was able to look more from the standpoint of better use of resources and strategy, and to be more of a team member for fi rst-timers, along with the trainers.” Toyer’s time in the Burn Room scenario was a test of endurance, he recalls. “The door opens right away, and fi re is right in your face. You had to stay low, and crawl along the fl oor with a fi re hose, while your trainer coached you from behind at arm’s length. “It was more challenging than I would’ve thought,” Toyer says. “Just carrying the fi re hoses, they’re already heavy, but once the water is pumped in, it’s more than one person can handle.” He says that was a key lesson that the training teaches: the importance of teamwork. 2 City Councilmembers suit up for fire training Pictured front center are City Councilmembers Rob Toyer and Michael Stevens. Capt. Chad Hale and Paramedic/FF Dan Schwartz are behind Toyer and Stevens, respec- tively. Not pictured, Capt./ Paramedic Dean Shelton and Firefi ghter Krista Longspaugh, who also attended. Photo courtesy of Krista Longspaugh STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR CITY OF MARYSVILLE BILLS Jobs-creating bill would provide incentives to encour- age new manufacturing and industrial uses on unde- veloped or under-used land zoned for industrial and manufacturing uses in targeted urban areas, such as the already zoned and planned Manufacturing and In- dustrial Center (MICs) in the Smokey Point/Arlington area. To be resubmitted in 2014-15 session. Local residents played a key role in this sex of- fender group housing bill. Under this new law, the Department of Corrections must inform communi- ties when it prepares to approve a new provider of housing for ex-inmates eligible for rental vouchers. The City then has a process for inspections and explaining why a location may be a good fi t. PASSED - ESB 5105 DID NOT PASS - SB 5816/HB 1443 The City of Marysville worked with citizens and state lawmakers to draft two bills in this year’s Legislative session. One passed; the other did not. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Marysville CityScene July/August 2013 Calendar Key July August 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 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. City Council Regular Meetings 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, Tuesday, May 28 Council Chambers, City Hall S M T W T F S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 29 0 30 1 31 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 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 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 Offi ce at (360) 363-8077, email AO- [EMAIL REDACTED], or visit us online at marysvillewa.gov. Planning Comm. Community Events 2 3 4 Work Session Park Board Civil Service LEOFF I Library Board Regular Meeting 1 31 Hearing Exam. Save the date - Police’ Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Comeford Park Youth Council Marysville Street Festival (Homegrown) Friday, Aug. 9 & Saturday, Aug. 10 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Third Street in downtown Marysville Diversity City Council Junk in the Trunk 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Marysville Municipal Court Parking Lot 1015 State Ave. Independence Day Offi ces closed Poochapalooza Outdoor Dog Event 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Strawberry Fields Park, 6100 152nd St. NE www.poochapalooza.org 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 Diversity City Council 30 Marysville and Tulalip Police Marys- ville Fire District and crime prevention groups invite citizens to participate in Na- tional Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, an annual event highlighting the best in local crime-fi ghting and crime prevention. Night Out will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. in downtown Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. The event will feature a variety of informa- tion booths hosted by police, fi re and other outside agencies and organizations hosting booths or displays. Offi cers and departmental staff will share information about the K-9 unit, traffi c patrol unit and traffi c safety and more. Marysville Volunteer Program (MVP) volunteers will register kids for free Kidcare Identifi cation Kits, and share information about the Neighbor- hood Block Watch program, iden- tity theft prevention and other services. Pet licensing is also available. Kids can get their picture taken with McGruff the Crime Dog, meet Sparky the Fire Dog and get their face painted. For more information about the Night Out open house, please call the Marysville Police Department Records Division at (360) 363-8350, or visit the City website at http://marysvillewa.gov. 1 3 City Council Junk in the Trunk Poochapalooza Scrub-a-Mutt Scrub-a-Mutt 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Strawberry Fields Park, 6100 152nd St. NE www.scrub-a-mutt.org Sounds of Summer Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 15 Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road Popcorn in the Park Movie Series Saturdays, July 13-Aug. 17 (shows start at dusk) Jenning Memorial Park Baseball Field 6915 Armar Road National Night Out Against Crime 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. Planning Comm. Hearing Exam. (tentative) 9 10 Marysville Street Festival (Aug. 9-11) 1 11 Street Festival y Crafts ( g Arts Hearing Exam. (tentative) Hearing Exam. (tentative) Planning Comm. Planning Comm. Civil Service Fire Board LEOFF I http://marysvilewa.gov/fi reworks If legal “safe and sane” fi reworks are a part of your family and friends’ celebra- tions, Marysville Police and Fire Offi cials caution you to obey local laws, and take common safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to property. Police will be enforcing laws that apply to legal and illegal fi reworks activity. 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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! The City of Marysville is one of eight communities in the Pacifi c North- west recently awarded a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to assess, clean up and revitalize regional brownfi eld properties. Marysville will receive a $200,000 Brownfi elds grant to assist with Ebey waterfront marina land cleanup. The grant will be used to remediate contaminated ground City- owned marina property at 1326 First St. just west of Ebey Waterfront Park. The marina property contains waterfront chemicals and pollutants common to timber industry and marine operations that have existed since the late 1800s. The City’s Utility Billing Team was named Employee Team of the Month for June for great customer service and billing system improvements that have reduced utility shutoffs from 80-100 per week down to 30. Congratulations to the team (from left): John Nield, Roberta Schneider, Teri McCann, Bet Galde, Sherry Buell, Shauna Crane, Mayor. Congratulations to Elaine Hanson and Brendon Krall, Volunteer of the Marysville and Tulalip Police recently partnered to roll out a new Business Watch Program aimed at working together with business owners to combat the types of property crime that stifl e commerce. Shoplifting alone costs retailers more than $13 billion annually. The Business Watch Program is designed to empower business owners to take control of what happens in their business community and reduce their chances of becoming a victim, says Marysville Police Chief Rick Smith. “It is going to be imperative that we work together,” he says. “These have been diffi cult times of uncertainty for businesses and the economy. We want to help bring certainty back into your lives.” Marysville Police Lt. Mark Thomas coordinates the de- partment’s Marysville Volunteer Program and Neighborhood Watch, among other crime prevention duties, and adds Business Watch to his program list. He will be assisted with Business Watch by civilian coordinator Bob Rise. Tulalip Deputy Chief Carlos Echevarria coordinates the Tulalip business community. Business Watch provides a way to actively reduce and prevent crime through cooperation and education, says Thomas. “It provides a platform to help teach merchants to ‘crime-proof’ their own properties.” To learn more about forming a Business Watch, contact Thomas at (360) 363-8321 or email [EMAIL REDACTED], Rise, at (360) 363-8325 or [EMAIL REDACTED], or Echevarria at (360) 716-4608 or email CEchevar- [EMAIL REDACTED]. Month recipients for May and June, respectively. Hanson was honored for her work through the Soroptimist Club on addressing the human sex traffi cking issue. Krall, a 2013 graduate of the School for the Entrepreneur at Marysville Getchell HS, was honored for his com- munity service with the food bank, historical society and others. He earned a state-level Certifi cate of Excellence from the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program. g fr R M t o m C