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Kelly Black, a Quoc Cove resident and HOA board member, said roughly 80'86 homes in her neighborhood are affected by a school-bus stop at the northeast corner of 113th Avenue SE and South Lake Stevens Road. She described a steep downhill and parents parking at the base of the hill, creating situations where children cross or move between parked cars and drivers make U-turns at the bottom of the hill. Black asked the council to consider having police observe the stop during peak times and recommend measures to improve safety.

A second speaker, Tony (introduced as from Everett), said a makerspace that previously served community members near the lake has closed, forcing makers to travel across Interstate 5 to Everett. He asked what support the city might provide to a group trying to start a new makerspace. Council members and the city's parks director offered to collect contact information so staff could follow up.

Both comments were part of the meeting's public-comment period; no formal council action was taken during the session, though staff offered to follow up with the speakers after the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting of March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","During the public-comment period on March 11, residents urged the city to study safety at a South Lake Stevens school-bus stop and asked for city support to restart a local makerspace after the previous one closed.","taxTitle","Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",53861,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277522,"Lake Stevens Police department swears in new officer; recognizes employees for arrests, rescues and operational projects",1052,126000,1178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2653736-582fd50453cc4bcdec6ef52c3f1cb8ac&start=126&end=1178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2653736-582fd50453cc4bcdec6ef52c3f1cb8ac/thumbnail_126000.jpg","/articles/6277522/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lake-Stevens-Police-department-swears-in-new-officer-recognizes-employees-for-arrests-rescues-and-operational-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277522-fe40ab860dde69276644c144384f8373/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198799&Signature=h4OfsEM4SaGLWNzSaO6QkX-x-SRJmKL9Iy~TT-c28oLIFT9rXrg5-AiQ5hk2w~yWZvqWwHggLsl0Cp5zQ2Z8uZnv5g9S5vtmaCLCA7JQbBQ~LaMRnhjtn0dAGWLGQfjl-UJAJi~KlHsKlTEJYh3xPBvneWYbO6cFE12-0s7LCuuY~UEBqEcq0ufetlmWM-lhyTbiQl0hRnXB8IJuCjXgF7KTTqVmwXBcydGzjo7lnFNGr7cuY98NJEeBgM84L3XcdJC3FssyTCay8i1MN4axKigMghqZBkmAgdeqtsTEZ8xSEZUqkc0JghbEFMIzEVRVdWaAyptRz3KQlsGSq86G9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Stevens Police Chief (identified in the meeting as Chief Azizo) administered the oath of office March 11 to newly sworn Officer Eric Everest and used the council meeting to present multiple staff awards recognizing arrests, lifesaving work, records and technology improvements, volunteer service and community-engagement efforts.

Everest, hired Aug. 27, 2024 from the U.S. Marine Corps, graduated from the Burien police academy on March 5 and will remain on field training until June 19, 2025, the chief said while swearing him in.

The department also presented the 2024 Officer of the Year award to Corporal Chris Lyons. Chief Azizo said Lyons led the department in physical arrests during 2024, recording \"well over 100 physical arrests\" and making several felony-level apprehensions including eluding, residential burglary, stolen firearms and assaults on officers. The chief noted Lyons's selection as a corporal in 2024 and his role in supervision and mentorship.

Officers were recognized for a lifesaving response at North Cove Boat Launch: Officer Lanto and Deputy Shane Wheeler entered cold water after a vehicle drove into the lake, accessed the vehicle and rescued an entrapped woman, and the department presented them with an award of merit.

Staff awards included a leadership award to Administrative Manager Julie Hubert and Administrative Assistant Jessica Dreher (credited for leading the police department's SharePoint migration with the city IT team and vendor StoneShare to improve document retention and search) and recognition for the records supervisor (named in the meeting as Arion/Erin) for management and training of a newly assembled records unit. Sergeant Hingeon (identified as the outstanding supervisor) and long-serving volunteer Candy also received recognition. Officer Amber Sharouse received a certificate of accommodation for her work with Snohomish County's LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program.

Detective Corporal Kristen Parnell and Detective Bassett were noted for public-education work that included presentations and media coverage on child-protection topics; Bassett was not present because he was at an out-of-town conference.

The chief closed by thanking council and the community for support of the police department. The swearing-in and awards were presented during the council meeting and were ceremonial acknowledgments of individual and team accomplishments; no council legislative action was recorded in relation to the awards.","At its March 11 meeting the Lake Stevens City Council and police chief swore in Officer Eric Everest and presented awards including officer of the year, a rescue award, leadership and supervisory recognitions, and certificates for community-policing work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277527,"Lake Stevens council waives interest penalties after city tax-form error affecting local pull-tab operators",0,2520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2653736-582fd50453cc4bcdec6ef52c3f1cb8ac&start=2520&end=2520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2653736-582fd50453cc4bcdec6ef52c3f1cb8ac/thumbnail_2520000.jpg","/articles/6277527/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lake-Stevens-council-waives-interest-penalties-after-city-tax-form-error-affecting-local-pull-tab-operators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277527-621b8a9fd3fa4aad7254c46cb590f866/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198799&Signature=VKkpwBsS4RmnAn~MGYzo9FYrbmHCLRpoYL7gdLQotKBup7CIrBd4PQOzPt4L4wAM7oWD-wW5LsoXD4L5G5Gx6uynUlhULPwc0scvciJPlqvEXhqi0fAuyZhY1XaZrMIQFOMvHi9hDYMDq4V0ChdKQzG6vlwaSIzd~F~HAa5QFjXHms0Le3u6h~hfj4bi3E~4hC7T4X~gJJmACp-2spdGwGNnFDJoJPslERGYeVkBqbjhA3dCMG0qBjKqJl5q-abVLvTnlXvM33Mpwxx1F3U5syfM-TMB3BN08hRASAUPg9BIdSIRQkIq4hKKEbEoVwy9lnlGo-IxlzyDk7e6Xx92qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Stevens City Council voted March 11 to waive interest penalties for a company that self-reported late gambling taxes and for five businesses that paid based on an incorrect city tax form that listed the pull-tab tax rate at 3% instead of 5%.

Finance Director Barb Stevens told the council staff discovered the problem after a company contacted the city to report it had been paying gambling taxes to Snohomish County rather than to Lake Stevens. The company corrected its registration and paid taxes for 2021 through 2024; Stevens said interest penalties can only be applied three years in arrears, and the interest due for 2022'24 in that case was $201.

An internal review found the city's tax form incorrectly stated the pull-tab rate as 3% rather than the correct 5%, and staff identified five additional businesses that paid based on the wrong rate. Stevens said those five businesses paid the amounts printed on the forms and that the under-collected portion for that group totals $8,335; the city has corrected the form and will notify taxpayers and request the additional tax amounts for 2022'24. Stevens said the city will pursue penalties and interest for taxpayers who failed to file returns.

Council moved to waive the interest penalties for National Entertainment Network (the company that self-reported) and for the five businesses that submitted payments based on the incorrect rate. The motion carried on voice vote.

Stevens said the city will continue its audit of revenue sources; staff plan to use a newly approved senior accountant position to perform routine internal reviews and reduce reliance on reactive processes. She said the state gambling commission report and the city's own records were used in the review, and that nonprofits conducting bona fide charitable raffles remain exempt from gambling tax.","Council approved waivers of late-interest penalties for one company that self-reported and for five businesses that paid using an incorrect city tax form; staff found the form understated the pull-tab tax rate and will pursue missing amounts from nonfilers.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277531,"Lake Stevens council ratifies 2025 comprehensive-plan docket, advancing minor map and text amendments",690,1957000,2647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2653736-582fd50453cc4bcdec6ef52c3f1cb8ac&start=1957&end=2647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2653736-582fd50453cc4bcdec6ef52c3f1cb8ac/thumbnail_1957000.jpg","/articles/6277531/Lake-Stevens/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lake-Stevens-council-ratifies-2025-comprehensive-plan-docket-advancing-minor-map-and-text-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277531-70d713b3ebc6caa044870fce98e65a88/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198799&Signature=SkbIujgGiHVL9auE6VIyEAEnpTDSKPX6alngL1~Te66ieNOEskkPTV7PG3HCu2DclZXG70mYkyNO7UCBPeGM4HMDbRUCk6xT7YeLtcLaMduWChfNfeNI3U3xQXUxLQ16nLIGTkcWu3Ma12W4a78lQvvteR2jhsosyy-EM3lArPZusY2HXJOVNbljvsyg8km1HCK1IgEstrbyhsHOSF4IeikzDj9hD8p6-Gz1IpoUrbyLsWK2zeiXVvYHfA3X-COXHKgj6qlO5VX0NJMT5LOuX3g3jnudC04f3M~tpPfT1Y4uMdDTWkkGCyMYir6qOnnCZt2dBUglaMCKSuN-AxgtLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Stevens City Council on March 11 adopted Resolution 2025-002 to ratify the city's 2025 comprehensive-plan docket, clearing several city-initiated map and text amendments to move forward for additional analysis and possible adoption later this year.

Principal Planner David Levitan told the council the docket process is the annual step that allows the city to gather amendment proposals and decide which items merit more detailed review. \"This is just for docket ratification to advance items for additional analysis this year,\" Levitan said during his presentation.

The docket includes two city-initiated map amendments: changing the land-use/zoning designation for Sewer Lift Station 1C at North Lakeshore and Mitchell Drive from waterfront residential to public/semi-public, and adjusting the southern parcels of Fire Station 81 from downtown local commerce to public/semi-public so the entire station site is consistently designated. The docket also includes three text amendments: T1 to update adopted subarea plans (Downtown Lake Stevens, Lake Stevens Center, and the 20th Street SE Corridor) for consistency with the comprehensive plan; T2 for routine planning updates including capital facilities and administrative items; and T3 to update the parks element to reflect the upcoming Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan so the city stays eligible for certain state grants.

Levitan said the Planning Commission held a public hearing March 5, had a brief discussion and unanimously recommended that the council ratify the docket. He also said the docket was categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act. No written comments were received in advance of either public hearing, and no members of the public spoke during tonight's council hearing on the docket.

Council members moved and seconded adoption of Resolution 2025-002; the council voted in favor and the motion passed. Ratification does not adopt any of the proposed amendments; it only advances them for further analysis. Levitan said docketed items will return to the council later in the year for potential adoption by ordinance after the city completes required analyses and public review.

Why this matters: the map amendments correct public/semi-public designations on publicly owned parcels and the parks-element update is tied to grant eligibility and compliance with state planning requirements. The next steps are detailed analysis of the docketed items and later ordinances to effect any map or text changes.","The Lake Stevens City Council adopted Resolution 2025-002 on March 11 to ratify the city's 2025 comprehensive-plan docket, advancing two city-initiated map amendments and three text amendments for further analysis and later possible ordinance adoption.","actionData","errors"]

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