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June 2024 Meeting Notes

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Quick notes:

One guest included Laura from Everett Parks to talk about the planned updates to the play equipment at Drew Nielsen Park. There will be an afternoon in the park on July 17 from 3:30-4:30pm to get feedback and ideas from people there. Otherwise, there is an online survey. QR codes are at the park (and I’ll post here once I find it.)

We also had a quick update about the recently submitted change to the zoning for the location of the former Waits Motel now owned by the City of Everett. It will be zoned Neighborhood Business, which also allows for housing. The hope is for a developer to replace the 25 units of the former motel with 16 townhomes.

Finally, Ryan Spivey with Everett Performance Omnium came by to talk about the upcoming bike race being held in Everett from June 28-30, 2024. The Saturday races will be held in Northwest Neighborhood.

Elections were postponed until October 2024. Holly James remains Chair, Kari Quaas remains Treasurer, and Tim Knopf remains Council of Neighborhoods rep, along with alternative Bridget Cook.

September 16 Meeting Notes and Photos

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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.

About 28 folks gathered this night, including a youngster, and a few dogs, too. We mainly discussed the park planting and clean up event set for Saturday, October 2 from 9am to 1pm led by Holly. Also, Tim gave an update on the park information board featuring descriptions of Drew Nielsen, the park’s namesake, and the Northwest Neighborhood.

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.

February Meeting Summary, Minutes and Photos

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Our February meeting was held at Washington State University Everett and the University Center located on North Broadway. Our host and speaker was Chancellor Paul Pitre. We learned about the programs available at WSU Everett and got to tour the facility. It was a lovely time on campus! Thanks to Paul and Randy for their cooperation in setting up the visit and tour.

Here are the meeting minutes from Kristina:

February 21, 2019 Minutes

Photos:

Kari Quaas, NWN Chair, introduces Chancellor Paul Pitre – Go Cougs!

January Meeting Summary, Minutes and Photos

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What an awesome turnout for our lead meeting of the year with our special guest, Mayor Cassie Franklin. Kari recorded her presentation and question and answer session. You can view it below. Also, Kristina took wonderful minutes.

THANKS so much for engaging with her and our neighborhood!

We also remembered our long-time neighbor and volunteer, GeorgaDee MacLeod. You can view her obituary and she her photo here.

Our dear GeorgaDee MacLeod

February Meeting Summary and Discussion

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We had a super meeting on February 15th with about 40 in attendance. Our special guests were Cathy Reines and Joshua Scott from Koz Development, and Tyler Rourke from Everett Non-Motorized Transportation Association / Everett Bike Walk.  We discussed the potential student housing building near Everett Community College, and options for biking and walking more than driving. Also, Pat Sisneros from Everett Community College was there to answer questions from the college’s perspective. 

Thanks to our new Everett City Council Liaison Judy Tuohy for joining us!

Thanks to Officer Roberto and Sergeant Braley for representing Everett Police.

More details in the minutes that Kristina took here. Tell her thanks next time you see her. 🙂

Meeting with Mayor Cassie Franklin Was Terrific!

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Thank you for so many people who turned out for the meeting with our new mayor Cassie Franklin. Like I shared at the meeting, a good meeting for us is around 20-25 people. A really good meeting is around 40 people. We exceeded 80! What a great feeling to see connections being made in our neighborhood and across our city. Thanks a bunch! – Kari Quaas, Chair

Meeting Minutes from January 18, 2018

Thanks to Ashley Bolden for taking some photos at the meeting!