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Vote in the Primary August 6

VoteWashington State is holding the 2013 Primary Election on Aug 6, 2013. It is administered by Snohomish County Elections.

Registered voters in Mill Creek will have this opportunity to exercise their right to vote for the candidate of their choice who will then move on to the general election on November 2013. You should have received your ballot in the mail by now.

The Mill Creek City Council has 4 seats up for election. Two of these – Positions #3 & #4 have 2 candidates; so they will square off in the general election. Two – Positions #1 & #2 each have 3 candidates running. This primary will decide which two candidates of the 3 for each position will, in fact, advance to the general election.

Please look for 2 follow-up posts which will present a “forum” of sorts for the candidates in the primary. Do Tell Mill Creek sent the same 4 questions to all 6 candidates on July 15, 2013. Their responses will be presented unabridged & unedited for your consideration.

Mill Creek is a great place to live, work & play. Please learn all you can about the candidates & VOTE  in the primary, August 6th. Your ballot must have a first-class stamp & be mailed in time to be post-marked by August 6, 2013 or be IN one of the 24 Hour drop-boxes by 8pm on August 6. It is very important that your vote is counted & your voice is heard. Do tell.

 

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Activities, City Government, Fundraising, Kids, People, Sports, Uncategorized

Kid’s Fun Run Aug 10, 2013

Please join Mill Creek Parks & Recreation staff for the fourth annual Kids Fun Run 2K on Saturday, August 10, 2013. The Run will take place at Heatherwood Middle School Track and Field (1419 Trillium Blvd. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012). Do tell.

Children ages 3 years through 5th grade are invited to participate in three age-appropriate run/walks starting at 10:00 a.m. Check-in at 9:00 a.m. $15 Registration fee includes t-shirt & goodie bag.  No t-shirt with registration after July 25, 2013.

$5 of the registration is donated to the American Red Cross Relief effort to help families in Snohomish County. For more information, please visit www.millcreekkidsfunrun.com or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (425) 745-1891.

A Special “Thank You” to the Sponsors:

 Run26, Waste Management, Mill Creek Children’s Dentistry, Sterling Savings Bank, Union Bank, Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios, Applause Studio, Bay Equity Home Loans, Thrive of Mill Creek, Pellegrini Orthodontics, Top Pot Doughnuts, Town Center Eye Care, American Families Insurance, Evergreen AutoWorks, Everett Aqua Sox, YMCA, World’s Tastiest Frozen Yogurt, Western Washington Medical Group, QFC, McDonald’s, 8 to 8 Dental, Mill Creek Vision, Mill Creek Family Practice, Community Transit, Hot Yoga Mill Creek, Frankie’s Pizza, Firestone, Les Schwab, AAA, Burgermaster, Qdoba & American Red Cross.

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City Government, Uncategorized

City of Mill Creek Design Review Board Vacancies

The City of Mill Creek is seeking two volunteers to fill vacancies on the Design Review Board, with a term that expires on August 31, 2016.

Design Review Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m. The Design Review Board was created to review & make urban design decisions that will promote visual quality throughout the City. The Design Review Board reviews all site plans, building elevations, landscaping and monument signs for attached single-family residential, multifamily residential, industrial, and commercial developments.

The Board Members shall be from the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, urban (design) planner or similar disciplines and need not be residents of the City. Do tell.

If interested in volunteering, please send a letter of interest to:

Attn: Sherrie Ringstad

City of Mill Creek

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, Washington 98012

or Deliver to City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013

 

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“Main Street Madness” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Mill Creek Parks & Recreation is hosting the 8th annual “Main Street Madness” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The tournament will be held in the City Hall Annex building parking lot 15720 Main Street, Mill Creek. Do tell.

Tournament divisions are:

  • Men’s open 18-30; Men’s 30-45; Men’s 45 & over
  • Women’s open
  • Co-ed 18 & over
  • Wheelchair division
  • Youth ( Boys and Girls )Divisions: Grades 3-4, 5-6 , 7-8,  & 9-12

Early Registrations submitted by Friday, June 14, 2013 will receive an event T-shirt. Great Prizes for division winners. Final Registration Deadline – Monday, July 8, 2013.  For more information, please visit www.mainstreetmadness3on3.com  or contact the Parks & Recreation office at (425) 745-1891.

 

City Government, Public Meetings, Uncategorized

Planning Commission & Design Review Board to meet

Both the Mill Creek City Planning Commission & the Design Review Board meet on Thursday, May 16, 2013.  Do tell.

First the Design Review Board will meet at 5:15 PM in the City Council Chambers, with the following agenda:

CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL: 5:15 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5:16 p.m.

A. Approval of April 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes (1)

NEW BUSINESS: 5:17 p.m.

A. DRB 13-05-451 Creekside Place, Pulte Group  Streetscape and Roadway Buffer    Plantings and Monument Sign (2)

B. DRB 13-05-452 Mill Creek Plaza Building J, Panos Properties LLC  Building   Elevations, Colors & Materials, Lighting and Landscaping (3)

C. DRB 13-05-453 City Sustainable Landscaping Demonstration Project Landscaping (4)

D. Informal Review of Mill Creek EGUV, LLC (a.k.a. Polygon NW) Landscaping (5)

V. ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 p.m.

Then the Planning Commission will open their Regular Meeting with the following agenda:

CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL 7:01 p.m.

A. Introduction of New Member Susan Null

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7:02 p.m.

A. Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 2013 (1)

WORK SESSION 7:04 p.m.

A. Proposed 2013 Amendments to the MCMC – Package #1 (2)

B. Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Streetscape Element (3)

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 7:40 p.m.

A. Update on City Council Retreat (4)

ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m.

Message from the City of Mill Creek: ” We are trying to make our public meetings accessible to all members of the public. If you need special accommodations, please call City Hall three days prior to this meeting (425) 745-1891.”

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Art & Beautification Advisory Board has Two Vacancies

winningGardenThe City of Mill Creek Art & Beautification Advisory Board had two vacancies to fill. These are:

  • 2 mid-term vacancies expiring October 31, 2013
  • Member-at-Large Positions
  • Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
  • Must be a resident of Mill Creek

 Duties and Responsibilities:

The Art/Beautification Advisory Board shall serve as an advisory board to the City Council on matters that may be referred to the board by the City Council or the City Manager from time to time, including but not limited to:

1.    Special events and projects to enhance the aesthetics and beauty within the residential and business areas of the City;

2.   Utilization of the municipal art fund;

3.   Selection, acquisition and placement of artwork for the City.

To the extent feasible, the board should be consulted during preliminary design and construction phases of municipal projects receiving municipal arts funding.  The board shall develop a work program and associated budget for any projects involving or expected to involve the board every two years.

If interested in volunteering for this board, please send a letter of interest by May 21, 2013 to:

Kelly Chelin

City of Mill Creek

15728 Main Street

Mill Creek, WA 98012

or kelly@cityofmillcreek.com

For questions, please call 425-921-5732.

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Two More Seek Re-Election to MC Council

First off, Bart (Tim) Masterson, The Pointe, has filed for re-election to the Mill Creek City Council.  During the economic turmoil of the last four years, he has concentrated on the City’s fiscal soundness by advocating for tactical expense trimming & Masterson,Bart2careful spending rather than drastic service cutting measures.  As a result, our financial reserves have remained strong and service levels high. Working on and supporting the MC Police Department’s strategic plan for enhancing staffing levels and command structure has helped make an even stronger police force. Masterson’s two year intensive evaluation of a proposed costly Regional Fire Authority resulted in the City’s choosing instead to strengthen our contractual relationship for emergency services with Fire District 7. A priority for Masterson is the development of our last suitable commercial area known as the East Gateway Urban Village. Says Masterson; “Our fiscal sustainability depends on it. Moreover, I am an advocate for the adopted Strategic Plan for the city; a plan that presents a longer term pathway for maintaining the integrity, livability and sustainability of Mill Creek in the future. It has been an exciting four years and I would like to participate in the next four.”

Lynn Sordel is fourth current Mill Creek Council member to announce plans to seek re-election.  Sordel was appointed by vote of the Council in November 2012 to fill Position 1 which had been vacated by Terry Ryan. This appointment will end in November 2014. Thus, Mr. Sordel will seek a full four-year term by vote of the people this coming election season. Do tell.

 

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Kathy Nielsen Seeks Re-Election to Mill Creek City Council

Kathy Nielsen_headshot_reduced size_Jan 2013Mayor Pro Tem, Kathy Nielsen has officially announced that she will be seeking another term for the Mill Creek City Council.  Nielsen previously served on the council from 1990 – 1998, with two years as Mayor, returning to the council in 2010. Nielsen served during the planning stages of the Town Center, and she is a strong advocate for parks & community events. Do tell.

“This has been my home for 33 years, and I care about maintaining the character of our city.  The Council has had to face some tough decisions to keep our city financially viable.  I believe there is still more to be accomplished.  Maintaining the quality of life, appearance and our reputation as a family friendly city with high standards will continue to strengthen our property values.  I have been a strong supporter of our police department & will continue to focus on these basic services while also being accountable for every dollar the city spends.  Citizens have chosen to call Mill Creek their home because of the quality of life it provides.”

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Donna Michelson Seeks Re-election to Mill Creek City Council

DMichelsonDonna Michelson has announced she plans to file for re-election for her position on the Mill Creek City Council.  Michelson has been a councilmember since 1999, serving 2 years as Mayor & 4 years as Mayor Pro-Tem. Do tell.

“I am honored to have been part of the council serving the residents of Mill Creek.  If re-elected, I will continue to listen & address the concerns and issues of the citizenry & our businesses.  I believe experience & history will be critical given the challenges of competing needs during this economic environment.”

She stated it is her goal to preserve Mill Creek as the best city to live, work, shop & play.  Michelson also wants to continue the community events she has introduced to the city – Document/Paper Shredding Events, Household Hazardous Roundup, Electronic Recycling and free Micro-Chipping of pets.

Michelson retired from private industry & has enjoyed living in Mill Creek for 34 years where she & her husband Bruce have raised two children.

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Four Mill Creek City Council Posts Up For Election

The following four Mill Creek City Council seats are up for election this year:

  • Position #1 – Short & Four year term
  • Position #2 – Four year term
  • Position #3 – Four year term
  • Position #4 – Four year term

The City of Mill Creek is a Council-Manager form of government.  This means that all legislative policy-making powers are vested in the City Council.  The Council appoints a City Manager to carry out the legislative policies the Council develops.  The City Manager is the head of the executive branch of City government. Do tell.

In general, it is the Council’s role to make policy for the governance of the City & its citizens.  The Council has the power to enact laws & policies consistent with state law, usually through the enactment of ordinances & resolutions.

The Council holds meetings on the first, second & fourth Tuesday of every month at Mill Creek City Hall, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Council members also participate in various committees & boards.

The filing period for these positions is May 13-17.  The filing fee is $60.00.   Any Mill Creek citizen interested in running for a seat on the Mill Creek City Council may call the Snohomish County Auditors Office at 425-388-3444 for more information on filing.  For information related to the duties of the position, please contact Kelly Chelin, Mill Creek City Clerk, at 425-745-1891.

So, are you thinking of running for public office this year?

The Snohomish County Auditors office will be holding a candidate workshop on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett -1st Floor Admin-East (Robert Drewel Bldg) Public Meeting Room.  This workshop will cover important information on candidate filing, important election dates, local voters’ pamphlet and the Public Disclosure Commission.  For questions, please contact: 425-388-3444.

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