We were blessed to have Silver Lake neighbors in attendance with us, and featured speaker David Bain of Orca Conservancy.
Meetings
May 2023 Meeting
Ryan from Apex Racing presented on their upcoming bike race like a mini-Tour de France in Northwest Neighborhood on July 1. The route will pass by Grand Avenue Park, and Hoyt in large loops. All are welcome to watch and cheer. Learn more via their Instagram page.
Councilmember Mary Fosse provided an update on City Council as well as one from her other hat as State Representative for the 38th District.
Our featured speaker was Downtown Everett Association Board President and NW neighbor, Patrick Hall, who told us about the association, the Main Street Association, the downtown flower program, holiday lights, and more. It was great to hear about all of the good things happening downtown.
October 2o22 Meeting
Our second meeting of fall was back at Everett Community College in Whitehorse Hall, Room 105. We had social time, some announcements, and a treasurer’s report. Sargent Terpening (“Terp”) provided a police report. And, then, we watched the “Secrets and Mysteries of Bats” documentary.
September 2022 Meeting, and Native Plant Garden Event
Our first fall meeting took place at Drew Nielsen Park on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30pm. People met their neighbors, and heard about our plans for fall.
On Saturday, September 17, we planted the first phase of the native plant garden at Drew Nielsen Park! Thank you so much to our volunteers! That ground was HARD!!!
And, thank you to our Mother of All Garage Sales participants and sponsors. That money went directly to pay for plants, mulch, the irrigation system, and food to feed the volunteers. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
April 2022 Meeting, Notes, and Video
We held our annual elections, and after five years of service, Kari Quaas stepped down as chair. Here is the new leadership for Northwest.
- Chair: Holly James
- Vice Chair: Shelley Whitkop
- Treasurer: Russ Kasselman
- Treasurer Intern: Kari Quaas
- Council of Neighborhood Rep #1: Tim Knopf
- Council of Neighborhood Rep #2: Brian Hennessy
- Council of Neighborhood Alternate: Holly James
Then, Neil Anderson gave a wonderful presentation on the History of the Mills. Lots of good memory stirring slides, and some surprises. Watch the video above for his presentation.
Finally, Mary Fosse, City Councilmember from District 1 provided an update.
Respectfully submitted,
Kari Quaas, outgoing chair
March 2022, Meeting, Notes, and Video
This may have been our last Zoom meeting after two years of the pandemic. It is our plan to gather at Everett Community College in our old haunt, Whitehorse Hall Room 105 on Thursday, April 21. We are glad to have been invited back by John Olson from the college.
Kari thanked the volunteer crew for putting up the signs at Drew Nielsen Park on Saturday, March 12, 2022, and then welcomed our guests, Nick Harper, and elected official David Simpson. Port of Everett Commissioner.
There was a robust discussion of current events, finances, and plans for the new year.
Citizens are welcomed to attend or watch the State of Everett presentation with Mayor Cassie Franklin on Thursday, March 31, 2022. It will be held in person at Angel of the Winds Arena.
Meeting adjourned at 8pm.
February 2022 Meeting Notes, and Video
Council Update from Mary Fosse, District 1:
I-5 construction will be happening soon closing a few exits for a few weeks
You can watch the latest council meeting for updates on the Human Needs Fund, the Comprehensive Plan, the now passed Parks Plan.
Mary will be serving on the Snohomish County Regional Law and Justice Council.
Downtown Everett Association links:
Contact/Sign-up for newsletter
https://www.downtowneverettwa.org/contact-us
Donate Downtown Everett https://www.downtowneverettpartners.org/donate
Downtown Everett Community Gift Card
https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/downtown-everett-association—everett–wa-everett
Downtown Everett Shopping Guide
Downtown Everett – Promotional Video
Downtown Everett – Doing Business Downtown
Main Street https://www.downtowneverettwa.org/about-main-street
Liz Stenning
Executive Director
Downtown Everett Association
425-258-0700 x 100
Matching Grant Fund Update
The annual matching amount has been reduced from $2000 to $1000. Applications are due March 7th. The Steering Committee will work out the numbers.
It was decided that we will send a formal letter to the City to express our frustration at the reduction of services, and opportunity, for the neighborhood system to function.
Treasurer’s Report
We have $10,500 in the bank, and $400 in PayPal. We are grateful to our donors who help us maintain things like Zoom, Constant Contact, storage, and provide money so that we can do projects that better our neighborhood, and grow community.
Kindly submitted,
Kari Quaas, Chair
November 18 Meeting Notes and Video
Our monthly meeting featured special guest Eileen Simmons from the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens; and Sergeant Terpening from the Everett Police Department. We also had a council update from Paul Roberts, and a Port update from David Simpson. We closed with the soon to be new sign for Drew Nielsen Park, and our holiday lights plan for December 4.
I will add the video shortly. In the meantime, you may watch it on Facebook.
October 21 Meeting Notes and Video
For the October meeting, we had a late change of guest from Mayor Franklin to Kimberly Shelton from Everett Parks. We heard more about the updates to the recreational and open space plan the city is working on. You can provide your feedback here. Also, we got an update on the Colby Trees (aka the London Planes), and various parks throughout the city.
Holly James provided an update on Drew Nielsen Park. We have a new partnership with Pilchuck Audubon Society to build our habitat friendly space.
Paul Roberts and Scott Murphy provided updates from City Council including future budget planning.
View the video here:
September 16 Meeting Notes and Photos
On September 16, we welcomed fall by gathering outside at Drew Nielsen Park on our standard Thursday at 6:30 pm. We got to meet some new neighbors, hear about our plans for the park and the information board, and be together. It was a nice time.
Our next meeting will be back on Zoom with guest speaker, Mayor Cassie Franklin, on Thursday, October 21 at 6:45pm. If you have questions you want to ask her, please email those in advance to Kari, who will forward them on to Nichole with the City.