Washington State and City of Mill Creek staff suggest reducing the speed limit on 132nd Street SE

After a number of pedestrian/vehicle accidents all along the 132nd Street SE corridor, Washington State and City of Mill Creek staff propose that the speed limit be reduced from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour.

Proposed 2019 Community Transit budget adds Swift Green Line and more transit police

Community Transit’s Proposed 2019 Budget projects a 7.9 percent increase in sales tax revenue over 2018 while expenditures will increase 13.5 percent.

The budget proposal assumes operating expenses of $161 million and capital expenses of $33.5 million for new projects.

Verlot Ranger Station pay phone restored with long-term solution

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On Monday, October 15th, the United States Forest Service (USFS) and Snohomish County officially re-launched access to 911 service at the Verlot Ranger Station.

This critical public safety tool is again available for those needing access to emergency services 24/7 after a year's absence.

Mill Creek Police Beat: October 5th to October 11th

Mill Creek Police officers make any number of contacts and respond to numerous calls for service every day.

According to the latest Mill Creek Police Blotter, a total of 403 responses were reported the week of October 5th to October 11th.

Snohomish County Public Works to close 35th Avenue SE for two consecutive Saturdays

35th Ave SE 35th Avenue SE will be closed from just north of 168th Street SE to just south of 162nd Place SE.

Snohomish County will close 35th Avenue SE for two connsecutive Saturdays, October 20th and October 27th, from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Only residents who live within the closure area will have access from the north side of the work zone.

Mill Creek City Council begins process to find new city manager

As a first step to hiring a new city manager, at their October 9th meeting the Mill Creek City Council authorized Interim City Manager Bob Stowe to issue a city manager recruitment request for proposal to interested executive search firms.

Mill Creek City Council approves first Transportation Improvement Plan in four years

Mill Creek City Council. Photo courtesy of City of Mill Creek.

The Mill Creek City Council formally adopted the 2019-2024 Transportation Improvement Plan at their October 9th meeting. Although Washington State law requires cities update their Transportation Improvement Plans each year, this is the first update since 2014.

Mill Creek celebrates “100 Years of Honor” for Veterans Day

Mill Creek Veterans Day Parade. Photo courtesy of City of Mill Creek.

Mill Creek's largest Veterans Day celebration yet will be held from November 3rd to 12th. It will include several events to help the community celebrate “100 Years of Honor,” as 2018 marks 100 years since the end of World War 1.

Mill Creek Police Beat: September 28th to October 4th

Mill Creek Police officers make any number of contacts and respond to numerous calls for service every day.

According to the latest Mill Creek Police Blotter, a total of 482 responses were reported the week of September 21st to October 4th.

Mill Creek fires City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto after negotiating separation agreement

Mill Creek City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto. Photo courtesy of City of Mill Creek.

By unanimous decision, the Mill Creek City Council terminated City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto’s professional services agreement without cause at their October 2nd meeting. This action took effect immediately.

Mill Creek Hearing Examiner to consider self-storage development replacing Li'l Sprout Nursery

Aerial view of proposed development. Image courtesy of City of Mill Creek.

The Mill Creek Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing at City Hall South on Wednesday evening, October 10th, to consider a conditional use and binding site plan application for the new Cubes Self-Storage facility, which will replace Li'l Sprout Nursery and Garden Center.

Mill Creek Police Beat: September 21st to September 27th

Mill Creek Police officers make any number of contacts and respond to numerous calls for service every day. According to the latest Mill Creek Police Blotter, a total of 558 responses were reported the week of September 21st to September 27th.

Mill Creek collection drives to support US armed forces members now underway

The City of Mill Creek is supporting members of the U.S. armed forces and their families through two collection drives now underway: Operation Gratitude and Operation Paperback.

The collection drives are now underway through November 2nd.

Mill Creek City Council takes first step to terminate City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto’s employment, but it’s not a done deal yet

The Mill Creek City Council has taken the first step in firing City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto by directing City Attorney Scott Missall to draft a resolution “terminating” her contract.

However, a majority of the city council still has to vote “yes” on the resolution at their regular October 2nd meeting.

Free Spooktacular Family Halloween Events in Mill Creek on October 31st

Trunk or Treat features a parking lot full of cars whose trunks will be decorated and filled with candy.

Mill Creek will be home to two large community events for Halloween on October 31, 2018. The Treats on Main Street Event takes place from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Trunk or Treat follows immediately from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Mill Creek City Hall North Parking Lot.

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Washington State and City of Mill Creek staff suggest reducing the speed limit on 132nd Street SE

Proposed 2019 Community Transit budget adds Swift Green Line and more transit police

Verlot Ranger Station pay phone restored with long-term solution

Mill Creek Police Beat: October 5th to October 11th

Snohomish County Public Works to close 35th Avenue SE for two consecutive Saturdays

Mill Creek City Council begins process to find new city manager

Mill Creek City Council approves first Transportation Improvement Plan in four years

Mill Creek celebrates “100 Years of Honor” for Veterans Day

Mill Creek Police Beat: September 28th to October 4th

Mill Creek fires City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto after negotiating separation agreement

Mill Creek Hearing Examiner to consider self-storage development replacing Li'l Sprout Nursery

Mill Creek Police Beat: September 21st to September 27th

Mill Creek collection drives to support US armed forces members now underway

Mill Creek City Council takes first step to terminate City Manager Rebecca Polizzotto’s employment, but it’s not a done deal yet

Free Spooktacular Family Halloween Events in Mill Creek on October 31st

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