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Council members acknowledged the concern and asked staff for a status update. One staff member told the council the park does not have nearby potable water and that adding a spigot is more expensive than residents might expect; staff said there was no specific cost estimate available at the time. Council members asked that staff return to a future meeting with options and cost estimates so the council and public can weigh tradeoffs and potential budget adjustments.

Councilman Ryan requested that the spigot update be paired with a status report on the gazebo: Ryan said the gazebo had been dismantled, some pieces preserved for possible reassembly, and that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been set aside to look into restoring it. Council Member Voguely said she recalled that the spigot had not been promised but noted the park previously required watering via a water truck when it was not yet open.

City Attorney David Hall, who said he is a frequent user of the Clark Park tennis courts, commented that the addition of the dog park had made the overall park experience more pleasant.

These were council comments and a request for staff follow-up; no formal motion or budget appropriation was made at the July 16 meeting. Staff committed to return with options and cost estimates; no timelines or dollar amounts were provided in the meeting record.

Why it matters: park amenities such as potable water and a reconstructed gazebo affect daily use by residents and maintenance costs. Understanding the cost and technical constraints (lack of nearby potable water) will inform whether the council needs to reallocate funds or pursue alternatives.

What was not decided: staff did not present cost estimates or a schedule for installing potable water or reassembling the gazebo. The council did not vote to allocate funds at the July 16 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Everett City Council Meeting: July 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident asked the Everett City Council on July 16 why a promised water spigot is missing at the newly opened Clark Park dog area; council members asked staff to return with options and cost estimates for providing potable water and an update on gazebo reassembly funded by ARPA.","taxTitle","Everett, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",2974,"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},6166408,"Resident asks Everett Police to pledge to verify federal agents; council requests follow-up",631,301085,933025,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415194-eb52f88e47a94e44b9606b59780991b8&start=301&end=933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415194-eb52f88e47a94e44b9606b59780991b8/thumbnail_301085.jpg","/articles/6166408/Everett/Snohomish-County/Washington/Resident-asks-Everett-Police-to-pledge-to-verify-federal-agents-council-requests-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166408-490d5ca8748b304dbebef06344d5c1e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447534&Signature=eWFdIVyim8RwFf4Z~PG9YsAS3GnGvOQ1HAPdl7~Sd-mBgyFVXng7e4S16I2P54tvxcka0WCAn3M4uzzFo8PsWYMSZhmgzwapMeJU8rdM25ogBoKJPoRa3HBRjfnhbE-Ce~~0iPmmt5IDnXaDFbn6SxIRbWMp1qfGE11ZbHOlEp4BJIbaacSd~OJmGCG1Ym0u5ojOnJdUfWvla7FkUueVSSvjWg6c6Q6JtPpJ2XmbCEUqDu3mT3mTsQ0SrfbDOze2~T~Sj3KxvWENKLHPPV723Cqc3HMycJvzWErS83RivE6~zL8~b3g9HZ9ryEtBu03PjYY3fswLsEPHG~QWsIe8Tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joseph Stremek, a resident of Everett, asked the City Council on July 16 that the Everett Police Department make a public statement committing to verify valid identification, judicial warrants and official cause when outside or federal agents operate in the city. Stremek said the request stems from concern after widely circulated videos showing masked or unidentified armed individuals elsewhere in the country.

\"I don't want anyone in our city to be afraid of calling if they witness armed agents terrorizing our neighbors,\" Stremek said.

Stremek said he is not asking the police to refuse lawful cooperation with other agencies, but instead to ensure Everett officers make certain any cooperation is lawful, transparent and consistent with their oath to the community, state and Constitution.

Council members responded by thanking Stremek for raising the issue and requesting a follow-up from Everett Police. Council Member Fossey said she had heard similar concerns from residents and referenced recent guidance issued by the Los Angeles Police Department chief intended to curb impersonation or improper cooperation; she asked Everett police to report on the instructions given to Everett officers about how to verify outside enforcement agents. Councilman Ryan echoed the request for an administrative follow-up so the public understands the city's position and departmental practices.

These comments and the council's requests occurred during the public-comment period and council-member remarks; no formal motion or vote was taken. The Everett Police Department did not present a public statement or policy at the July 16 meeting; council members asked staff to return with an update at a later meeting.

Why it matters: residents expressed fear about unidentified armed actors and sought reassurance about local law-enforcement practices. The council's requested follow-up is intended to clarify what Everett officers are instructed to require when other agencies operate in the city.

What was not decided: no new policy, ordinance or formal council action was adopted at the July 16 meeting. The police department's response and any proposed written guidance were not presented and were listed as a follow-up item.","A resident asked the Everett Police Department to publicly commit to verifying identification and warrants of outside agents; several council members thanked the speaker and asked city police staff to report back with guidance for officers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166413,"Everett staff to recommend 25 mph limits on Sixteenth and Holly, unveil citywide speed-management plan",130,126204,257190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415194-eb52f88e47a94e44b9606b59780991b8&start=126&end=257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415194-eb52f88e47a94e44b9606b59780991b8/thumbnail_126204.jpg","/articles/6166413/Everett/Snohomish-County/Washington/Everett-staff-to-recommend-25-mph-limits-on-Sixteenth-and-Holly-unveil-citywide-speed-management-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166413-49bb2b4274bd2d0c4cf44ab2560f4eab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447534&Signature=T6KSeEDmj8D7W2LZpFrPmPwxy5IKnDASOQSuzaiC5xcELFpnRRXL-aYKUtsZaYRnG~Y5dLQs4pkmSReniztdGydbXt3RHQYIQaxzEkpjMBR3sOsJY9nNLP4-TKtPP8L67jp5XR0GhJA~e6-RYB3nDi57Fs-5fp5uUNcVRvvxBBdm5EGL5A-QT7ghIpYh0aRYG8NG0MMCUyL6ODaqvwQ-bb0~y3Liwi7QRWyijSrpAbJvNphDsVk6XjY7gD00Y7iuMDJUX9dm-11RAVZtwPNcSIf2AENXvPkPUDtjxZxGNjFuQuSwrYzMS9vb1Hz4algPMvbc2niQTCuCFgh6Mhgq1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public safety staff told the Everett City Council on July 16 that they will recommend lowering speed limits on Sixteenth Street and Holly Avenue to 25 mph and will present a federally funded citywide speed management plan next month. The staff member said the recommendations target corridors that have not had speed changes in decades and are part of a larger effort to evaluate every arterial in Everett.

The recommendation would set a 25 mph limit on Sixteenth Street between Grand Avenue and Marine View Drive and on Holly Avenue between 100th Street Southwest and Evergreen Way, the staff member said. City staff also reported they are still analyzing Dakota and Madison avenues and expect enforcement and engineering work before bringing those streets forward. The forthcoming plan — funded by a federal grant, the staff member said — will also evaluate a 20 mph local-street limit, a citywide alley speed limit and sites that could use the state legislature's newly approved neighborhood shared-street option.

In addition to the speed-management work, the same staff update listed three public-safety ordinances staff will return with: a graffiti-prevention ordinance expected in early August, a proposed ordinance to criminalize knowing or reckless exposure of a child to fentanyl, and a staff review of the recently passed stay-out-of-drug-areas ordinance to identify additional neighborhoods for consideration. The staff member identified the Port Gardner neighborhood and properties near \"40 First And Colby\" as areas the city will examine as part of that review.

These were announcements and directions from staff; no formal council vote on these items was taken at the July 16 meeting. Council members and the mayor asked only clarifying questions at the time; staff indicated they will return with formal recommendations and proposed ordinance language in future meetings.

Why it matters: the speed-management plan and proposed changes could alter posted limits on multiple city streets and affect enforcement, design and neighborhood traffic patterns. The proposed fentanyl-related ordinance addresses a gap staff said exists in state law with respect to fentanyl exposure of children. The graffiti and stay-out-area reviews relate to neighborhood livability and enforcement policy.

What was not decided: staff did not present final ordinance language, cost estimates, or implementation dates at the July 16 meeting. Specific enforcement protocols, engineering treatments and neighborhood outreach timelines were not specified and will be provided when the items return to council for action.

Next steps: staff will bring the formal speed-limit recommendation and the citywide speed-management plan to a future council meeting, and will return with the graffiti ordinance, the fentanyl exposure ordinance proposal and the results of the stay-out-of-drug-areas review.","City staff told the Everett City Council on July 16 they will recommend reducing speed limits on portions of Sixteenth Street and Holly Avenue to 25 mph, present a federally funded citywide speed management plan next month, and bring several public-safety ordinances for council consideration in coming weeks.","actionData","errors"]

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