Breaking news!
The Annual Mill Creek Summer Concert Series has been so popular it has been extended through September! See schedule below.
We hope that our popular, sunny, warm summer weather will be extended, as well. Do tell.
Dana Osborn & the Mellow Heads
Dana Osborn & the Mellow Heads featuring Joel Gamble will open up the Mill Creek Summer Concert Series 2014. Bring the family this Wednesday evening to enjoy classic rock with a modern twist. 6-8PM @the Forum in Mill Creek Town Center. All the concerts are free, so come & enjoy. Arrive early to stroll Main Street, shop & try one of the many restaurants. Do tell.
These concerts are presented by the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association along with generous community sponsors. For more information visit: MillCreekTownCenterBusinessAssociation
Public Hearing – Transportation Improvement Plan
The Mill Creek City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The purpose of the hearing is to establish the Transportation Improvement Plan for the years 2015-2021. Do tell.
A copy of the draft 2015-2021 Transportation Improvement Program is available for review at Mill Creek City Hall during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or on the City’s website at www.cityofmillcreek.com
DATE: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Mill Creek City Hall
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Any person desiring to present testimony may do so at the above described meeting or may submit comments in writing to the City Clerk prior to such meeting.
Kelly M. Chelin
City Clerk
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.
Kelly M. Chelin
Executive Assistant/City Clerk
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
(425) 921-5732 direct
(425) 745-1891 office
(425) 745-9650 fax
Kelly@cityofmillcreek.com
Mill Creek Second Thursday Art Walk 2014
Get it on your iCal, text your friends, set an alarm! The Second Thursday Art Walk in Mill Creek Town Center 2014 is coming. Thursday, June 12th 5-8PM will be the first of three nights this summer for you to enjoy art in Mill Creek.
20-plus merchants will play host to artists who work in a variety of media. That includes music! Plan to come early & take that stroll up Main Street. Enjoy the art. Eat & drink. Do a little shopping. Do tell.
If you are an artist, who would like information about participating, contact: MCArtwalk@gmail.com
For more general info visit: millcreektowncenter.biz
MOD Pizza Coming
Have watched many pizza places come & go over 35 years in Mill Creek. The usual big chains, mostly. Would love to see Pagliacci come to our area, but was still glad to hear that MOD Pizza will open soon in the Mill Creek Plaza because I do like their pizza. They will share the new building ( in old Shari’s spot ) with recently opened, Wells Fargo Bank.
MOD has a different concept. The standard pizza is 11 inches, and is, as they say, infinitely customizable with toppings — all for the same price of $7.17, except for the cheese only which will be a dollar less. Do tell.
After a little digging into the website for information, did learn there are in fact other size pizzas available & prices for those along with sides, salads & beverages. They do not deliver . “We’ve made a conscious decision not to deliver our pizzas as we feel they are best straight out of the oven. However, if you can’t dine in, you can always take out.” — from MOD FAQ page
For more information about MOD, visit: MOD Pizza
Another recent article in the Seattle Times about the company & its founders. MOD Pizza raising $15M in Expansion Effort Hope they are not trying to do too much, too quickly. Quality over quantity & all that. We shall see.
New Mill Creek Economic Development Committee to be Formed
The Mill Creek City Council is seeking individuals interested in joining a new Mill Creek Economic Development Committee. This ad hoc committee will be responsible for developing & recommending ideas to the City Council to promote short- and long-term economic development in Mill Creek. Do tell.
The Council will appoint to the Committee 10 to 15 people representing a cross-section of the community, which could include a range of business owners/operators (including professional services and retail), commercial property owners and Mill Creek residents who have expertise or interest in economic development. Anyone interested in serving on the Committee is invited to apply. Applicants must have a strong interest in Mill Creek’s long-term economic vitality & community character. Residency in Mill Creek is not a requirement.
The Committee will meet twice a month for a period of up to three months (with the option to extend if appropriate). The Committee is anticipated to begin meeting in May 2014. At the first meeting, the Committee will select a chairperson and set the day & time of subsequent meetings. City staff will be available to facilitate the meetings & provide administrative support as appropriate. Members are expected to attend the meetings & be active participants. The Economic Development Committee will be responsible for preparing a final report (and any interim reports it deems appropriate) & presenting it to the City Council.
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity on the Mill Creek Economic Development Committee, please submit a Letter of Interest by April 30, 2014 to:
Sherrie Ringstad, Planning Specialist
Department of Community Development
City of Mill Creek
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
For more information go to www.cityofmillcreek.com or call Sherrie at 425-921-5717 or contact her via email atsherrie@cityofmillcreek.com.
Sustainable Landscape Certification & Build a Rain Barrel Workshops
This weekend & classes are filling up fast!
The City of Mill Creek and Snohomish Conservation District will host two workshops this Saturday, April, 12th at the Lively Environmental Learning Center. The first workshop, Sustainable Landscaping Certification, runs from 11am-12pm, and is free! Attend this one-hour class to learn about the City of Mill Creek’s new Sustainable Landscaping Certificate program where you can receive a free, on-site consultation that will guide you through sustainable practices and recognize your efforts with a beautiful award to display in your garden. Do tell.
The second workshop, Build Your Own Rain-Barrel, will be held from 11-1p.m. and costs $25. At this hands-on workshop, you will be guided through simple steps to assemble a rain-barrel that you can take home. Both workshops will be held at the Lively Environmental Center, 1918 Seattle Hill Rd. Mill Creek, WA 98012. Register now at millcreekgarden.eventbrite.com
For questions, contact Kate Riley, 425.377.7004
MC Council & Everett Public Schools Board to Hold Special Joint Meeting
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/JOINT MEETING WITH EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Mill Creek City Council will hold a special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a joint working session for both the Mill Creek City Council & the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors to discuss the proposed joint Mill Creek/Everett Public Schools Jackson H.S. field upgrade project. Do tell.
Part of the meeting will also be used to explore future (potential) partnering opportunities. The Council will not take final action on any items. Public is welcome to attend however there will be no opportunity for public comment at this meeting. This topic will come before the Mill Creek City Council on April 1 at which time public input will be welcome.
Location:
Everett Public Schools’ Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway Everett, in the Port Gardner Room (1st floor on the left as you enter the building).
Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public as prescribed by law.
We are trying to make our public meetings accessible to all members of the public. If you require special accommodations, please call the City Clerk at (425) 921-5732 three days prior to the meeting.
Kelly M. Chelin – Executive Assistant/City Clerk
15728 Main Street Mill Creek, Washington 98012
(425) 921-5732 direct
(425) 745-1891 office
(425) 745-9650 fax
WEST Coast Aquatics hold Swim-A-Thon
On Fri & Sat April 4 & 5 2014, swimmers from the WEST Coast Aquatics Swim Team will be holding an official Swim-A-Thon™.
During the Swim-A-Thon™, these competitive swimmers, who range in age from 7 to 17, will swim for 2 hours or up to 200 lengths of their pool. That’s 3 miles! And they hope to raise $50,000.00 i the process! Do tell.
Swim-A-Thon™ is a nationwide program, with 5% of the money raised going to support national swimming programs, such as Make a Splash, through the USA Swimming Foundation.
WEST provides a safe & positive environment for all levels of swimming from beginner to national-level competitive swimming. Swimmers as young as 3-years-old can learn the basics of swimming & water safety, progress through the WEST Swim School to pre-team & then onto the competitive team.
The pool is also used by a water aerobics group & a synchronized swimming team. Each summer kids from the community enjoy the fun & activity of the Summer Swim Team. In the fall & winter, the H. M. Jackson & Archbishop Murphy High School swim teams practice at WEST. Zumba classes, personal training & swim team dry land workouts take place in the gym.
Reaching the $50,000.00 fundraising goal will allow WEST to cover facility maintenance costs and resurface the pool decks. With all the traffic the pool has on a daily basis, this resurface will benefit all who use the facility. Please help WEST’s swim team surpass their goal!
WEST is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on promoting fitness for life, healthy habits, and maximizing potential as athletes, students, and members of society.
Learn more about WEST & pledge your support of these dedicated swimmers by making a donation at www.WestSwimTeam.com. Or drop-in and swim a few laps!
Contact:
WEST Coast Aquatics
Nick Chevalier
15622 Country Club Drive,
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Tel: 425-379-8806
Mill Creek City Business
The March 20, 2014 City of Mill Creek Planning Commission meeting has been canceled due to a lack of business.
The March 20, 2014 Design Review Board meeting will go on as scheduled at 5:15PM in Mill Creek City Council Chambers located @ 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA 98012
The Agenda:
I. CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: 5:15 p.m.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5:16 p.m.
A. Approval of February 20, 2014 Meeting Minutes (1)
IV. NEW BUSINESS: 5:17 p.m.
A. DRB 14-03-461 Emeritus Corporation Monument Sign (2)
V. ADJOURNMENT: 5:40 p.m.