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Update on Edmonds -- Winter 2015
The Winter 2015 Edition of "Update on Edmonds" is available. Check it out...
City Website Outage
City Internet Outage
Start time: 12:30 am pacific 01/29/2015
End time: 3:00 am pacific 01/29/2015
Expected Outage/Downtime: up to 30 minutes down time (15-20 minutes expected)
Start time: 12:30 am pacific 01/29/2015
End time: 3:00 am pacific 01/29/2015
Expected Outage/Downtime: up to 30 minutes down time (15-20 minutes expected)
Mayor Earling Appoints Linda W.Y. Coburn to the Municipal Court Judge Position
(Edmonds, WA) Mayor Dave Earling is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda W.Y. Coburn to fill the Municipal Court Judge position. The City Council officially confirmed this appointment and conducted the oath of office on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Ms. Coburn will begin her work on the bench today, January 14, 2015. read more
Date Set for Mayor Earling's 2015 State of the City Address
(Edmonds, WA) Mark your calendars for Thursday morning, February 12th, for the 2015 State of the City Address presented by Mayor Dave Earling. Mayor Earling will discuss the successes and challenges of the past year, projects and goals for the coming year, and long-term strategies for 2015 and beyond.
Delivering opening remarks for the Mayor will be acclaimed guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves of Rick Steves’ Europe, and Edmonds School Board President Diana White.
The event starts at 8:30 am at the Edmonds Theater located at 415 Main Street in downtown Edmonds and will conclude by 9:30 am. It is open to the public and will be videotaped by MyEdmondsNews.com for broadcast on their website as well as the City’s government channel.
For more information, please contact Carolyn LaFave at 425.771.0247 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Delivering opening remarks for the Mayor will be acclaimed guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves of Rick Steves’ Europe, and Edmonds School Board President Diana White.
The event starts at 8:30 am at the Edmonds Theater located at 415 Main Street in downtown Edmonds and will conclude by 9:30 am. It is open to the public and will be videotaped by MyEdmondsNews.com for broadcast on their website as well as the City’s government channel.
For more information, please contact Carolyn LaFave at 425.771.0247 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
City Launches Facebook Page
(Edmonds - WA) The City of Edmonds has launched a new Facebook page as part of its ongoing effort to enhance communications with the community. The City adopted its social media policy last Fall, with the goal of launching a Facebook page in the new year. read more
Citizens Economic Development Commission Openings
The City of Edmonds is currently seeking applicants to fill an opening on the Citizens Economic Development Commission, see press release here.Concessions in Parks - Request for Proposal (RFP)
Concessions in Parks - Request for Proposal (RFP)
Press Release | More Info | Deadline 4:30pm January 30, 2015
Press Release | More Info | Deadline 4:30pm January 30, 2015
Notice of Edmonds City Council Vacancy for Position #2
NOTICE OF EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL VACANCY FOR POSITION #2
The City Council of the City of Edmonds is accepting applications from qualified Edmonds’ residents to be considered for appointment to a vacancy on the Edmonds City Council for position #2.
Please see Press Release.
To access Council Application Form for Council Position No. 2 click here.
Make Your Shelter Reservation Beginning February 2, 2015
MAKE YOUR PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATION
Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will begin taking reservations for picnic shelters for the 2015 season on Monday, February 2, at 9:00 am. Shelters can be rented from April 1 through September 30. City Park has three shelters and a gazebo, and Hickman Park has one shelter that can be reserved for your enjoyment. The cost per shelter Monday thru Thursday is $110 and $125 on Friday thru Sundays. The gazebo is $60 per reservation. Ball field reservations are $10R and $12NR per hour with a three hour maximum. Reservations begin in person at 9:00 am at the Recreation Office at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds. Phone reservations begin at 9 am February 3, by calling 425.771.0230. Please call 425.771.0230 for additional information.
2015 Edmonds Sister City Commission Student Trip to Japan!
(Edmonds – WA) The Edmonds Sister City Commission is accepting applications from students who are interested in visiting Japan in the summer of 2015. This annual cultural exchange program with Edmonds Sister City in Hekinan was initiated in 1988 and has organized visits for over 500 students and their chaperones both to and from Hekinan. read more
2015 Historic Edmonds Calendar available now.
The new Historic Edmonds Calendar for 2015 is now available for FREE at City Hall (121 5th Ave N) and the Anderson Center (700 Main Street). Because the supply is limited, they are available at up to 5 per individual or up to 20 per business. The calendar includes composite photos of old/new Edmonds by local artist Andy Eccleshall. Get yours today!
Learn more about the City's Traffic Calming Program
Have neighborhood traffic concerns? Learn more about what you can do by clicking this LINK
Chaperone Opportunity for 2015 Student Delegation to Hekinan, Japan
(Edmonds – WA) The Edmonds Sister City Commission is accepting applications from teachers interested in co-leading the annual student visit to Hekinan, Japan during the last two weeks of July 2015. This program was started in 1988 and has organized visits for over 500 middle and high school aged students to and from Hekinan, Japan. Chaperones stay with a host family in Hekinan and travel costs are paid by the Commission.
The 2014 delegation chaperones, Edmonds School District teachers Karyn Heinekin and Phil Onishi, recently shared highlights of their trip with the Edmonds City Council. They both expressed what a “fabulous opportunity this was for them to travel to Japan and experience the Japanese culture” and also talked about “building lasting relationships with many of the people they met in Hekinan”. read more
The 2014 delegation chaperones, Edmonds School District teachers Karyn Heinekin and Phil Onishi, recently shared highlights of their trip with the Edmonds City Council. They both expressed what a “fabulous opportunity this was for them to travel to Japan and experience the Japanese culture” and also talked about “building lasting relationships with many of the people they met in Hekinan”. read more
Preliminary Study Estimates Edmonds Train Trench Cost at $250-$290 Million
(Edmonds - WA) -- Building a train trench to address increasing train traffic along the Edmonds waterfront could cost between $250-$290 million, according to a preliminary cost and feasibility analysis conducted by engineering firm Tetra Tech on behalf of the City of Edmonds. read more
The initial report by Tetra Tech has been posted on the City of Edmonds website and can be viewed at
http://traintrench.edmondswa.gov
The initial report by Tetra Tech has been posted on the City of Edmonds website and can be viewed at
http://traintrench.edmondswa.gov
Fall 2014 Edition of Update on Edmonds
The Fall 2014 edition of the City newsletter "Update on Edmonds" published this week. To view it click here.
Hutt Park Vandalized Tree Replacement Report Available
2nd Annual Edmonds Scarecrow Festival
2nd Annual Edmonds Scarecrow FestivalPresented by the Edmonds Museum www.historicedmonds.org
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Final Solarize workshops coming up soon
The final two Solarize South County (Edmonds!) workshops are scheduled for October 1st and 12th... attend to find out how YOU can take advantage of current rebates, credits and incentives to have an affordable residential solar installation on your home! See more details here or send an email to
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Mayor Earling Hosts Town Hall on Growing Train Traffic Concerns
(Edmonds, WA) On Thursday, October 2nd, Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling hosted a Trains Town Hall to discuss what experts predict may be an alarming increase in train traffic through Edmonds. The public event was held in the Plaza Room of the Edmonds Library and included panelists: Sean Ardussi, Senior Planner, Puget Sound Regional Council; Terry Finn, Consultant, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad; Stephanie Solien, Vice President, Board of Directors, Climate Solutions; and Bob Watters, Senior Vice President, SSA Marine. Amy Scarton from Washington State Department of Transportation and Fire Chief Ed Widdis of Snohomish County Fire District 1 also provided comments.At the meeting it was reported that the Department of Ecology had just issued their Washington State Marine & Rail Oil Transportation Study Preliminary Findings & Recommendations. That document can be viewed in its entirety here.
To view the MyEdmondsNews.com video of the Trains Town Hall meeting please click here.
Photo courtesy of Larry Vogel, MyEdmondsNews.com
City of Edmonds Hit with Unexpectedly Large Bill from Fire District 1 for Retroactive Employment Contract
(Edmonds – WA) Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling announced Tuesday that the City of Edmonds, together with the cities of Mountlake Terrace and Brier, has received word from Fire District 1 leadership that, pursuant to contracts with their union personnel, the cities now owe retroactive payment for represented employee pay raises accruing from 2013 and 2014. For the City of Edmonds the bill amounts to $1.67 million. read more
Businesses Take the City of Edmonds Green Business Pledge
(Edmonds – WA) Congratulations and thank you to our local businesses who took the green business pledge during the first round of pledging: Gallery North
Merri Lee Jacobs, PhD Psychologist
Landau Associates
Walnut Street Coffee
Cheesemonger’s Table
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
As part of the City of Edmonds’ efforts to encourage environmental awareness... read more
Edmonds to Receive Governor's Smart Communities Award
Westgate Proposals
Westgate Proposal
The Edmonds City Council is currently reviewing proposals for zoning changes in the Westgate commercial area.
You can find information on the history of this project here along with the current draft of the specific zoning code proposal.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in serving the Edmonds' community? City of Edmonds Boards and Commissions are a great way to do that. Here's a list of current openings:
• Architectural Design Board
• Arts Commission Student Representative
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Library Board
• Sister City Commission
• Transportation Committee
• Tree Board Student Representative
You can find out more about each of these openings and get an application by going to the Boards and Commissions Openings webpage. You can also contact the Mayor's Office by phone @ 425.771.0247 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
City Hires New Development Services Director
(Edmonds – WA) At the Tuesday, March 11th Edmonds City Council meeting the Council confirmed Mayor Earling’s appointment of Shane Hope as the new Development Services Director. read more
International Travel Opportunity for Students
(Edmonds, WA) The Edmonds Sister City Commission has extended the deadline for applciations for the 2014 Student Exchange program with Hekinan Japan. read more
2014 State of the City Address
(Edmonds, WA) Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 20th for the 2014 State of the City Address presented by Mayor Dave Earling. Mayor Earling will discuss the challenges and triumphs of the past year, progress for the coming year, and long-term strategies for 2014 and beyond. read more
For more information please contact Carolyn LaFave by phone at 425.771.0247 or by
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Roger Neumaier Announces his Resignation
(Edmonds - WA) The City's most recently hired department director Roger Neumaier has submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Dave Earling, effective January 31, 2014. read more
Council in process of appointing for position #6 vacancy.
The deadline for accepting applications for the City of Edmonds Council Position #6 vacancy closed on 1/17/2014 at 4:30 p.m. The Council is now in the process of filling that vacancy. The Council received applications from the following (listed in alphabetic order):
1. Deborah Anderson
2. Steve Bernheim
3. Kathleen Dewhirst
4. Harry Gatjens
5. Randy Hayden
6. Tim E. Healy
7. Philip Lopresti
8. Thomas W Mesaros
9. Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig
10. Alvin A. Rutledge
11. Timothy A. Schell
12. Stephen C. Schroeder
13. Val Stewart (Withdrew application.)
14. Neil Tibbott
15. Ron Wambolt
1. Deborah Anderson
2. Steve Bernheim
3. Kathleen Dewhirst
4. Harry Gatjens
5. Randy Hayden
6. Tim E. Healy
7. Philip Lopresti
8. Thomas W Mesaros
9. Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig
10. Alvin A. Rutledge
11. Timothy A. Schell
12. Stephen C. Schroeder
13. Val Stewart (Withdrew application.)
14. Neil Tibbott
15. Ron Wambolt
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Draft Plan Ready for Citizen Review
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Draft Plan Ready for Citizen Review
View the press release
View the Draft PROS Plan
View the press release
View the Draft PROS Plan
Councilmember Yamamoto Resigns
(Edmonds – WA) Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling was informed today of the resignation of Edmonds City Councilmember Frank Yamamoto effective December 31, 2013. Councilmember Yamamoto cited health concerns as the reason for his resignation. Mr. Yamamoto has been on the City Council since January of 2012. press release
Point Edwards Building 10 Decision Postponed
(Edmonds – WA) Due to unforeseen circumstances, special counsel Carol Morris is unable to attend the December 3rd City Council meeting. As a result, the review of the Building 10 Findings and Conclusions, regarding the appeals of the ADB’s approval of Building 10, will be continued to a future date. The item has been moved to the December 17, 2013 Council meeting for council discussion and potential action.
76th Ave Waterline Project
For Information on the 76th Ave Waterline Project click here
For Additional Information from the City of Lynnwood click here
For Additional Information from the City of Lynnwood click here
For information on 2014 - 2019 Draft CIP & CFP
Free 2014 Historic Edmonds Calendar available now
The 2014 version of the popular Historic Edmonds Calendar is available now, courtesy of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission. This year the calendar is Free, due to a grant received from the State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. Find out more here.
Automatic Payment Options Now Available for City Utility Customers
The City of Edmonds is now offering automatic credit and debit card payment options for customers of City’s water, sewer, and stormwater drainage utility services. To enroll please visit the City’s website for utility billing at https://ubweb.edmonds.wa.us/. For questions, please call (425) 771-0241 or email at
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Mayor Earlings' 2014 Budget Message
Architectural Design Board Seeks New Member
(Edmonds – WA) The City of Edmonds is currently accepting applications for the Landscape Architect position on the Architectural Design Board. read more
This Month in Cityvision
Rights of Passage... The prospect of mile-long coal trains making regular, labored transit of the state's rail lines signals a quandary faced by many local communities: how do they balance the competing priorities of economic development and livability when they're literally caught on two sides of the tracks? By Ted Katauskasread more
Mayor Earling Appointed to AWC Legislative Committee
(Edmonds – WA) The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) President, Craig George, has appointed Mayor Dave Earling to the AWC Legislative Committee and its Infrastructure and Economic Development sub-committee. read more
The Budget - Round Two!
The first article in the 2014 Budget Discussion - by Mayor Dave Earling. Click here to read.
Touring Edmonds on a Segway
City of Edmonds City Clerk Sandy Chase Announces Retirement
City of Edmonds City Clerk, Sandy Chase Announces Retirement
Sandy Chase, City Clerk for the City of Edmonds announced her retirement this week. She will be leaving the City effective October 31, 2013. Read the full press release here.
Sandy Chase, City Clerk for the City of Edmonds announced her retirement this week. She will be leaving the City effective October 31, 2013. Read the full press release here.
The Arts Mean Business in Edmonds
(Edmonds – WA) The Edmonds Arts Summit on Saturday, June 29th, will feature speaker Randy Cohen, V.P. of Research and Policy at Americans for the Arts in Washington D.C. read more
Sister City Commission Receives Hazel Miller Foundation Award
This month the Hazel Miller Foundation awarded the Edmonds Sister City Commission a grant to partially fund some of the cultural and community events of the 25th anniversary celebration of the City's sister city relationship with Hekinan, Japan. This financial award will provide much needed assistance to the Edmonds community in hosting the Japanese delegation during their stay from October 29th through November 4th, 2013.
The Edmonds Sister City Commission anticipates that nearly forty citizens of Hekinan will travel with their delegation this autumn, and continues to explore creative ways the community can participate in hosting our Japanese friends. "This will be a big help towards making this important anniversary celebration a success," says Edmonds Sister City Commission Chair Michelle Van Tassell, "this is a big cultural event for our community and we are delighted that the Hazel Miller Foundation was so willing to support our efforts. But even so, we still have a good way to go if we are going to be able to return the generosity they showed our delegation."
In April, Mayor Dave Earling led a delegation of Edmonds citizens to Hekinan in celebration of the two cities' quarter century anniversary of their sister city relationship. The Edmonds Sister City Commission encourages citizens interested in supporting the anniversary celebrations to reach out with support. "This is truly a community effort," says Mayor Earling, "caring for our friends and visitors is a core value here in Edmonds."
The Edmonds Sister City Commission anticipates that nearly forty citizens of Hekinan will travel with their delegation this autumn, and continues to explore creative ways the community can participate in hosting our Japanese friends. "This will be a big help towards making this important anniversary celebration a success," says Edmonds Sister City Commission Chair Michelle Van Tassell, "this is a big cultural event for our community and we are delighted that the Hazel Miller Foundation was so willing to support our efforts. But even so, we still have a good way to go if we are going to be able to return the generosity they showed our delegation."
In April, Mayor Dave Earling led a delegation of Edmonds citizens to Hekinan in celebration of the two cities' quarter century anniversary of their sister city relationship. The Edmonds Sister City Commission encourages citizens interested in supporting the anniversary celebrations to reach out with support. "This is truly a community effort," says Mayor Earling, "caring for our friends and visitors is a core value here in Edmonds."
Architectural Design Board Seeks New Member
(Edmonds - WA) The City of Edmonds is currently accepting applications for the layman position on the Architectural Design Board. (read more)
Click here for an application.
Click here for an application.
Register for Edmonds Arts Summit, June 29, 2013
Edmonds Sister City Commission Seeks New Commissioner
(Edmonds - WA) The Sister City Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a recent opening on the Commission, which consists of 12 non-paid volunteers serving three-year terms. read more
Edmonds Arts Summit June 29th
Edmonds Public Facilities District accepting applications for Communications Manager
The Edmonds Public Facilities Districts is accepting appliations for a Communications Manager. See position posting here. Application may be printed here.
Public Involvement
Hours and Locations
City Hall
121 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
City Clerk
Business Licenses
Public Records Request
First Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Development Services
Building Division
Planning Division
Engineering Division
Second Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-771-0220
Hours: M,T,Th,F 8am-4:30pm;
Wednesday 8am-Noon
Finance
Information Services
Utility Payments
First Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525 or 425-771-0240
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Third Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525
Mayor's Office
Community Services
Economic Development
Human Resources
Third Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
250 5th Ave N
425-771-0210
Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed: Noon-1pm for Lunch
Passport Service
Hours: M 9:30am-11:45am
T,Th,F 9:30am-11:45am and
1:00pm-2:30pm
Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services
700 Main St
425-771-0230
Hours: M-F, 8:30am-8:30pm
Sat 9am-2pm
250 5th Ave N
425-771-0200
Hours: M-F, 9am-4pm
7110 210th St SW
425-771-0235
Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm
200 2nd Ave S
425-771-0237
Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm