Second Spruce annexation hearing looms for Lynnwood zoning
The second zoning hearing on the Spruce annexation of 92 acres north of Lynnwood is set for Jan. 23. If owners of 75 percent of assessed value sign on, the council may adopt the plan as is or modify it after testimonies. Boundaries are 44th Ave west Spruce Way east city limits south near 172nd St SW north near 164th St SW. Residents debate staying rural versus development spurred by annexation and sewer plans. County RR 8400 zoning currently allows 8400 sq ft lots, with a 300 foot wide 44th Ave strip enabling higher density. city RS 8 aims to protect residential areas, while RMM zoning prospects remain under discussion.
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Greg Farrar
Lynnwood
44Th Avenue
Spruce Way
172Nd S.W
164Th S.W
New York
Louise Marshall
36Th W
Mike Partridge
Partridge
Boy's lemonade funds help girl with spinal tumor
John Opfermann, a Spruce Elementary fourth grader from Lynnwood, donated lemonade stand earnings to Belinda Falgout of Puyallup for a $35,000 spinal tumor operation. He sent a letter, they became friends, and Belinda was guest of honor at his December dinner. Belinda travels to Seattle for radiation therapy and will begin therapy after returning home. Local and national media covered the story.
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Lynnwood
Burke Gilman
Disneyland
Belinda Falgout
Puyallup
New York
John
Belinda
Seattle
Herbert
Renee Opfermann
KUBE
KJR
NBC Radio
New York City
Cleveland
Ohio
Edmonds School District approves eight million levy for 1985 86
Edmonds School Board last week approved an eight million dollar special levy for 1985 and 1986 tax collections. The measure, to be placed on the February ballot, was raised from earlier readings to give the district leeway if voter approval occurs. State funding and capacity projections suggest actual collections will be below the voter approved amount.
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Edmonds
Outgoing Edmonds mayor Harrison weighs future in state politics
Harve Harrison, ending his fourth and final Edmonds term on Dec 31, hints at possibilities in state politics. Voters chose Larry Naughton over Harrison by a large margin as Edmonds installs its first full time mayor at 39,000 a year. Harrison reflects on 23 years of service and plans to finish loose ends while considering next steps.
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Andra Marhefka
Edmonds
Harve Harrison
Larry Naughton
Harrison
Planning Commission
Jody
Whidbey Island
University District
Seattle
Univesity of Washington
Air Force
Gordon Maxwell
Edmonds log cabin seen as historic asset in council debate
Edmonds officials and residents debated the Tink Anderson log cabin at Ninth and Dayton. Counciman-elect Lloyd Ostrom urged recognition of its historic value citing the cabin’s link to Northwest School founders Anderson, Tobey and Graves and its mention in the Community Development Code. Susan Hall offered the cabin to the city, built starting in 1929 by Irving Tink Anderson, as part of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan’s preservation goals.
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Greg Farrar Edmonds
Edmonds
Tink Anderson
Lloyd Ostrom
Guy Anderson
Anderson
Mark Tobey
Morris Graves
Northwest School of Art
Ostrom
Anderson Cabin
Ninth
Dayton
Susan Hall
Irving
Tink’’ Anderson
Beeson
Carnegie Library
Dent Estate
Parmelee
Anderson House
Edmonds School District levy proposal clarify tax impact
The proposed 8 million special levy to voters February 7 would not raise taxes by 2.29 per thousand as earlier stated. If authorized, property owners could pay up to 2.29 per thousand, versus the current about 1.95. Increase eyed around 34 cents per thousand.
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Edmonds
Reception planned for Harrison in Edmonds
The City of Edmonds staff will host an appreciation reception for Mayor and Mrs Harve Harrison at 7 p.m. Wednesday December 28 at the Crazy Lobster Restaurant. The event offers hors d oeuvres and live entertainment with invitations via Dia Bock at 775 2525.
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City of
Edmonds
Harve Harrison
Harrison
Dia Bock
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