Lynnwood public meetings in 2022

Arts Commission

The Commission unanimously approved the August 16, 2022 minutes. Members discussed the completion of the Ethiopian Friendship City signal box wrap and reviewed potential costs and venue changes for the Art of Food & Wine event.

• Approved August 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will discuss plans for 2023, including a Snohomish County grant, progress on a video project, and signal box art wraps for themes like Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, South Lynnwood, and Lund's Gulch. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, board reports, and citizen comments.

• 2023 Plans and Snohomish County Grant (10 min discussion)
• Video Project progress update (10 min)
• Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch (15 min)
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022
• Citizen comments from Oladele (Dele) Adejare

The board approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential 2023 grant projects for trolley restoration and accessibility, as well as progress on a video project and signal box art wraps.

• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The main discussion items include an update on an ARPA funding request for a CHS proposal, a human services staffing proposal, and strategy for the FY 23/24 budget public hearing scheduled for November 14, 2022.

• Update on ARPA Request for Funding - CHS Proposal
• Human Service Staffing Proposal
• FY 23/24 Budget November 14, 2022 Public Hearing Strategy

The Commission approved the amended minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. Members discussed funding strategies for human services staffing and the upcoming FY 23/24 budget public hearing. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved October 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended (3-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a presentation to the City Council on mental and behavioral health issues, a summary of current needs from the Fair on 44th, the Verdant Community Health Assessment, and a preliminary budget summary for FY 23-24. The commission will also determine next steps for its work.

• Discussion of September 19 presentation to City Council on Mental and Behavioral Health Issues
• Summary of current needs from Fair on 44th
• Review of Verdant Community Health Assessment
• FY 23-24 Preliminary Budget Summary
• Next steps for the Commission

The Commission approved the September 1, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposal for mental health funding in schools and a rejected request for a new staff position in the Mayor's budget. The Commission declined a proposal to go on hiatus, opting instead to strategize for an upcoming budget public hearing.

• Approved September 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes (5-0)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including a recap of the Fair on 44th, progress on a video project, and plans for coloring sheets and Lego models. They will also consider signal box art wraps for various themes. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.

• Signal Box Art Wrap discussion for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
• Video Project progress update
• Coloring Sheets and Lego Models discussion
• Fair on 44th recap
• Upcoming events: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedication (Nov 2) and Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov 11)

The board approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Fair on 44th, the progress of a video project, and the completion of the Ethiopian Friendship City signal box art wrap.

• Approved August 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its September 28 meeting and to confirm three entry-level police eligibility lists dated October 5, 24, and 31, 2022. These confirmations are routine administrative actions. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approve minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting
• Confirm October 5, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm October 24, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm October 31, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Commission confirmed two police-related eligibility lists dated September 14 and September 28, 2022. The body also discussed a proposal to use candidate numbers instead of names during meetings to maintain confidentiality.

• Approved meeting minutes of September 7, 2022
• Confirmed September 14, 2022, Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed September 28, 2022, Custody Sergeant Eligibility List

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including the Community Justice Center garage wall art, the Fair on 44th event, future construction and placemaking on 42nd Ave W, signal box art wraps, and the Art of Food & Wine event. They will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from commissioners and staff.

• Community Justice Center Art Project update
• Fair on 44th community art project planning
• 42nd Ave W future construction and placemaking
• Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
• Art of Food & Wine event planning

The Lynnwood Arts Commission approved the minutes from April 19 and June 21, 2022. They discussed several public art initiatives, including a new loan agreement for sculptures at Alderwood Mall, a potential donation of a large wooden sculpture by local artist Long Gao, and the status of signal box art wraps. The commission also began planning for the 2023 Art of Food & Wine event and recruitment for vacant positions.

• Approved minutes from April 19 and June 21, 2022
• Discussed new loan agreement with Alderwood Mall for 5 sculptures
• Discussed donation of a large wooden sculpture by Lynnwood artist Long Gao
• Discussed accepting two trays from Damyang into the city's public art collection
• Noted all contracts signed for Community Justice Center Art Project
• Planned volunteer activities for Fair on 44th
• Discussed future placemaking on 42nd Ave W
• Noted replacement of Mexican friendship city signal box wrap and progress on Ethiopian Friendship City wrap

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss two main items: equity training and a presentation on the School-Based Mental Health Program for the September 19th City Council meeting. The commission will also receive updates on the Fair on 44th event and reports from the council liaison.

• Approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of equity training
• School-Based Mental Health Program presentation at September 19th City Council meeting
• Fair on 44th event update
• Council liaison report

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission approved the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (3-0). The meeting included a presentation on implicit bias as part of equity training, and discussion of a school-based mental health program presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its July 6 meeting and to confirm the July 25, 2022 Entry Police Officer Eligibility List. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting
• Confirm July 25, 2022 Entry Police Officer Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting and confirmed a new Entry Police Eligibility List dated July 25, 2022. No public comments were received, and no old business was discussed. The meeting adjourned after routine administrative items.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 as written (unanimous)
• Confirmed new Entry Police Eligibility List dated July 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, confirm two new eligibility lists for police and custody sergeant positions, and discuss candidate confidentiality. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major policy decisions.

• Approve minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting
• Confirm September 14, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm September 28, 2022 Custody Sergeant Eligibility List
• Discuss candidate confidentiality

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission confirmed two entry-level police eligibility lists and moved the October meeting to September 28, 2022. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting as written.
• Confirmed the August 12, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List.
• Confirmed the August 26, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List.
• Changed the October 5, 2022 meeting to September 28, 2022 to review eligibility lists.

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to discuss several business items, including preparations for the Fair on 44th, progress on a video project, coloring sheets and Lego models, and signal box art wraps for various themes. The board will also hear reports from members, the council liaison, and staff, and take citizen comments.

• Fair on 44th prep (10 min)
• Video project progress (10 min)
• Coloring sheets and Lego models (10 min)
• Signal box art wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch (15 min)

The History & Heritage Board approved minutes from July 12, 2022, and discussed upcoming events including the final History and Heritage Day on August 13, 2022, and the Fair on 44th scheduled for September 10, 2022. Progress was reported on a video project, with videos 1 and 2 nearly complete and video 3 being proofed. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including the Community Justice Center Art Project, art galleries, and the Signal Box Art Wrap program. They will also review the Art of Food & Wine event. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving reports.

• Community Justice Center Art Project: 6 artists selected for garage wall, contracts in progress
• Signal Box Art Wrap: future boxes for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
• Snohomish County Arts Commission Grant: $2000 for Ethiopia Friendship City signal box wrap
• Snohomish County Grant: $7000 for videos about Interurban Railroad and Demonstration Farm
• Art of Food & Wine postponed to Feb 4, 2023

The Lynnwood Arts Commission unanimously approved accepting a donation of a handscroll painting of Spruce Neighborhood Park and up to four sculptures from artist Long Gao, subject to staff inspection. They also unanimously approved exploring a partnership with Edmonds Mural Society for an 'Essentials Workers' mural. No other decisions were made; the meeting included reports on graffiti removal, upcoming events, and progress on signal box art wraps.

• Accepted donation of handscroll painting and up to 4 sculptures from Long Gao (unanimous)
• Approved exploring partnership with Edmonds Mural Society for an 'Essentials Workers' mural (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including the Community Justice Center Art Project, the Fair on 44th, and the Signal Box Art Wrap. They will also review the Art of Food & Wine event and member recruitment. The meeting includes standard items like roll call, approval of minutes, and citizen comments.

• Community Justice Center Art Project discussion (15 min)
• Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch (15 min)
• Fair on 44th / Shakespeare discussion (10 min)
• Art of Food & Wine event (5 min)
• Member recruitment for vacant Position 1 (5 min)

The Lynnwood Arts Commission discussed updates on the Community Justice Center art project, including new restrictions on corten steel panels and plans to hire a mentor. They also planned community art projects for summer events and discussed signal box art wraps. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved March 15, 2022 minutes unanimously
• Discussed Community Justice Center art project with new restrictions and mentor hire
• Planned community art project for Shakespeare and Fair on 44th events
• Discussed signal box art wraps for veterans, Ethiopian friendship, and other themes

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to discuss updates on a Snohomish County grant and a potential 2023 grant application, as well as the Signal Box Art Wrap project covering themes like Veterans, Indigenous people, and the Ethiopian Friendship City. The board will also approve minutes from the June 14 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Snohomish County grant update (won $7,000 for Interurban Railroad and Demonstration Farm videos)
• Discussion of 2023 Snohomish County grant application
• Signal Box Art Wrap project for themes: Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
• Approval of June 14, 2022 minutes
• Citizen comments from Oladele (Dele) Adejare

The board approved minutes from June 14, 2022, and received updates on the Snohomish County grant for history videos, plans for a 2023 grant focusing on physical improvements, and several signal box art wrap projects. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Snohomish County grant video kiosk update
• Discussed 2023 grant focus on physical improvements and Trolley parts
• Discussed signal box art wraps for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, and Lund's Gulch

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, confirm two entry-level police eligibility lists from August 2022, and consider moving the October meeting to September 28. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approve minutes from August 3, 2022 meeting
• Confirm August 12, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm August 26, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Request to move October meeting to September 28, 2022

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met via Zoom on August 3, 2022, and approved the minutes from the July 6 meeting. The only substantive action was confirming the Entry Police Eligibility List dated July 25, 2022. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 meeting (motion by Commissioner dos Remedios, seconded by Commissioner Carner)
• Confirmed the July 25, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List (motion by Commissioner dos Remedios, seconded by Commissioner Carner)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including reviewing applicants for the commission, equity training, a state of the commission report, and a school-based mental health counseling proposal. The agenda also includes updates on the Fair on 44th and other routine business.

• Review of Human Services Commission applicants
• Equity training discussion
• State of the Human Services Commission report
• School-based Mental Health Counseling Proposal
• Fair on 44th update

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission discussed the status of ARPA funding proposals, focusing on a School-Based Mental Health Program proposal to be presented at the September 19 City Council meeting. Commissioners expressed concerns about lack of council engagement with board recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were taken on substantive items.

• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including equity training, resetting its priorities, and grant funding to support those priorities. The commission will also discuss its role in the city's 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Equity training led by Misty Burke, Community Events and Outreach Coordinator, PRCA
• Reset HSC priorities led by Lynn Sordel, Director PRCA
• Grant funding to support priorities led by Mary-Anne Grafton, Senior Center Supervisor, PRCA
• Discussion of HSC role in the city's 2024 Comprehensive Plan

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission approved the May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0). Commissioners discussed the city council's re-examination of an ARPA proposal to expand school-based mental health therapy, with several members expressing frustration over council's response and lack of funding. They agreed to focus on grant funding for the mental health program. No formal decisions were made on the mental health proposal or other action items.

• Approved May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion items including an ARPA update, a debrief of a recent council presentation, and strategy for moving the commission forward. The commission will also discuss recruiting new members and receive an equity training update. The agenda is largely discussion and action items rather than final decisions.

• ARPA update and acknowledgement led by Director Lynn Sordel
• Debrief of April 21, 2022 presentation at Council Work Session
• Strategy discussion: Moving HSC Forward
• Recruitment of new Human Services Commissioners
• Equity training update

The commission debriefed their April 21 City Council presentation, where ARPA funding proposals were not approved. Commissioners expressed disappointment that Council seemed unprepared and uninterested, and discussed strategies to improve communication and clarify the commission's role. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussion and planning next steps.

• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed ARPA funding proposal not approved by City Council
• Agreed to request a meeting with Council leadership to clarify communication
• Planned to create promotional content for recruiting new commissioners
• Added equity training as a monthly agenda item

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on items including an ARPA update, strategy for an upcoming council meeting, and proposals for community and human services staffing and a Fair on 44th event. The commission will also consider adopting a joint board and commission meeting and receive reports on future agenda topics.

• ARPA update and acknowledgement
• April 20 Council meeting strategy
• ARPA proposals for community and human services staffing and Fair on 44th
• Adopt joint board and commission meeting
• Update on topics for May HSC meeting

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission met on April 7, 2022, but took no formal votes or decisions. Discussion items included an ARPA update, strategy for an April 20 council meeting, ARPA proposals for community and human services staffing and the Fair on 44th, and adopting a joint board and commission meeting. The minutes record only discussion, not action.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; all items were discussion only

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will conduct a final review and vote on three ARPA funding proposals to recommend to the City Council. The proposals cover a guaranteed income program, school-based mental health expansion, and childcare. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports.

• Final review and motion on ARPA funding proposals
• Guaranteed Income Program (LIFT) proposal
• School-Based Mental Health Program Expansion proposal
• Childcare funding proposal
• 2021 Human Services Commission Annual Report

The Human Services Commission approved three ARPA funding proposals to recommend to the City Council: a guaranteed income pilot program (LIFT), a school-based mental health program expansion, and a childcare proposal. The commission also approved the January 6, 2022 meeting minutes and the 2021 annual report. No public comments were made.

• Approved three ARPA funding proposals for recommendation to City Council (5-0)
• Approved January 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Human Services Commission Annual Report (5-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, elect 2022 officers, set its 2022 meeting schedule, and discuss priorities for ARPA funds, specifically mental/behavioral health and childcare. Public comments and commissioner comments are also on the agenda.

• Election of 2022 officers
• Approval of December 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• 2022 meeting schedule adoption
• ARPA fund priorities: mental/behavioral health and childcare overviews

The Human Services Commission elected Chris Collier as Chair and Vanessa Villavicencio as Co-Chair for 2022, and approved keeping the current meeting schedule of the first Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners also discussed ARPA fund priorities for mental/behavioral health and childcare, with staff to compile proposals for February discussion and approval. The minutes from December 2, 2021 were approved unanimously.

• Approved December 2, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Chris Collier as Chair and Vanessa Villavicencio as Co-Chair for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: 1st Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its May 25 meeting and to confirm five eligibility lists for police officer and evidence technician positions. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that establish hiring pools for the police department.

• Approve minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting
• Confirm May 27, 2022 Entry Police Officer Eligibility List
• Confirm June 3, 2022 Entry Police Officer Eligibility List
• Confirm June 9, 2022 Evidence Technician Eligibility List
• Confirm June 10 and June 29, 2022 Entry Police Officer Eligibility Lists

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from May 25, 2022, and confirmed five eligibility lists for police and evidence technician positions. The lists were presented by HR Analyst Darlene Connor and approved unanimously. The commission also received an update on the Police Clerk hiring process and agreed to send congratulation letters to recent hires.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2022
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated May 27, 2022
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated June 3, 2022
• Confirmed Evidence Technician Eligibility List dated June 9, 2022
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated June 10, 2022
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated June 29, 2022

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to recap History & Heritage Day, receive an update on a Snohomish County grant, and discuss the Signal Box Art Wrap project covering themes like Veterans, Indigenous people, and the Ethiopian Friendship City. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Discussion of Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch
• Update on Snohomish County grant for videos about Interurban Railroad and Demonstration Farm
• Recap of History & Heritage Day
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2022
• Citizen comments from Oladele (Dele) Adejare

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board unanimously approved the May 10, 2022 meeting minutes. The board received updates on the History & Heritage Day event, a Snohomish County grant for a video project, and discussed legal questions regarding the Signal Box Art Wrap program, particularly around photo permissions for the Veterans' box. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The board will review and approve minutes from April 13, 2022, and discuss a report from Board Counsel Grant Weed, which has been rescheduled, plus a potential calendar for the board. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Report out from Board Counsel Grant Weed (rescheduled, 20 min)
• Discussion: Potential calendar for Board of Ethics (10 min)
• Public comment period

The Lynnwood Board of Ethics approved minutes from its April 13, 2022 meeting and adopted a calendar for quarterly meetings on the second Thursday of the month. The board also discussed potential changes to the Code of Ethics with Board Counsel, but no formal action was taken on that item. The meeting adjourned after setting a suggestion for future quarterly meetings on third Thursdays.

• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted calendar for quarterly meetings on second Thursday of the month (2-0)
• Approved adjournment (2-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the exceptional hiring process for lateral hires, the Open Public Meetings Act, and to confirm the May 10 and May 11 police eligibility lists. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the May 4 meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Discussion of lateral exceptional hiring process
• Discussion of Open Public Meetings Act
• Confirmation of May 10, 2022 Police Clerk Eligibility List
• Confirmation of May 11, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Approval of May 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission approved a revision to the Civil Service Rules to create an exceptional entry hiring process for candidates who have graduated from a Washington state police academy and worked up to 12 months but do not qualify as lateral officers. The commission also confirmed two eligibility lists for police clerk and entry police positions. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved revision to Civil Service Rules for exceptional entry hiring process (motion passed)
• Confirmed May 10, 2022 Police Clerk Eligibility List (motion passed)
• Confirmed May 11, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 as written (motion passed)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will discuss the Community Justice Center public art project, receive an update on a Snohomish County grant, and review signal box art wraps for various themes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, board reports, and citizen comments.

• Community Justice Center Public Art discussion
• Snohomish County grant update ($7,000 received of $9,000 requested)
• Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, Lund's Gulch

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board unanimously approved the April 12, 2022 minutes. The board received updates on the Community Justice Center public art project, a Snohomish County grant, and signal box art wraps, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

History and Heritage Board

The board is reviewing activities for History & Heritage Days and providing updates on the Snohomish County grant. Members are also discussing plans for a Signal Box Art Wrap project featuring various themes.

• History & Heritage Days activity planning
• Snohomish County grant update
• Signal Box Art Wrap project involving Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood, and Lund’s Gulch

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board met online and approved the March 8, 2022 minutes unanimously. They discussed updates on the Snohomish County grant (receiving $7,000 of $9,000 requested), planned activities for History & Heritage Days, and progress on signal box art wraps. No formal votes were taken on substantive items beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received $7,000 of $9,000 requested Snohomish County grant
• Discussed plans for History & Heritage Days activities
• Discussed signal box art wraps, including public submission of veteran images

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and confirm three entry-level police eligibility lists from April 2022. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive business or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from April 6, 2022 meeting
• Confirm April 8, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm April 21, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm April 29, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met via Zoom on May 4, 2022, and approved the April 6, 2022 meeting minutes as written. The Commission confirmed three Entry Police Eligibility Lists dated April 8, April 21, and April 29, 2022, each by unanimous motion. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 6, 2022 meeting minutes as written
• Confirmed April 8, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed April 21, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed April 29, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is reviewing several public art initiatives, including the Signal Box Art Wrap project and the Community Justice Center Art Project. The commission is also discussing equity and social justice work and upcoming joint board meetings.

• Signal Box Art Wrap featuring themes of Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopia Friendship City, and South Lynnwood
• Community Justice Center Art Project artist selection process
• Joint Board and Commission Meeting scheduled for April 27
• Recruitment for vacant Position 1

The Lynnwood Arts Commission unanimously approved making the April 27 Joint Board and Commission Meeting a special Arts Commission meeting. They also discussed upcoming events, including a mural at the Interurban tunnel and a booth at the Fair on 44th, and noted receipt of 36 applications for the Community Justice Center Art Project.

• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes unanimously
• Approved making April 27 Joint Board and Commission Meeting a special AC meeting (unanimous)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board is meeting to discuss several business items, including Sound Transit art at the Lynnwood Link Station, City Center branding, a joint board and commission meeting, a Snohomish County grant, and signal box art wraps. The board will also hear reports from members, staff, and the council liaison, and take citizen comments.

• Sound Transit Art at Lynnwood Link Station (15 min discussion)
• City Center Branding (10 min discussion)
• Snohomish County grant, past and future (10 min discussion)
• Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood (15 min discussion)
• Joint Board and Commission Meeting on April 27

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board approved making the April 27 joint board and commission meeting a special board meeting. The board also discussed Sound Transit art, city branding, and a county grant, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved minutes from February 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved making April 27 joint meeting a special board meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss several personnel items, including a request to extend a provisional appointment and confirmation of eligibility lists for police and other positions. These are routine administrative actions related to hiring and civil service rules.

• Extension of provisional appointment request
• Confirmation of March 24, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Corrected Police Clerk Eligibility List
• Corrected Evidence Technician Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission approved extending Officer Barnwell's provisional appointment to August 30, 2022, and confirmed the March 24, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List. It also approved corrected Police Clerk and Evidence Technician Eligibility Lists dated April 6, 2022. All motions passed unanimously with no public comments.

• Extended provisional appointment of Officer Barnwell to August 30, 2022 (passed)
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated March 24, 2022 (passed)
• Approved corrected Police Clerk Eligibility List dated April 6, 2022 (passed)
• Approved corrected Evidence Technician Eligibility List dated April 6, 2022 (passed)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met to review new business regarding police personnel. The primary item on the agenda was the confirmation of the March 24, 2022, Police Sergeant Eligibility List.

• Confirmation of the March 24, 2022 Police Sergeant Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met via Zoom on March 24, 2022, and confirmed the Police Sergeant Eligibility List dated March 24, 2022. The motion to confirm was made by Commissioner Carner, seconded by Commissioner dos Remedios, and passed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed Police Sergeant Eligibility List (motion passed)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss public art projects, including a visit from Mayor Frizzell and a presentation from the Sound Transit Art Program. They will also review the 2021 annual report, public art procedures, the Community Justice Center Art Project, and city center branding. The meeting is open to the public and will be held online.

• Visit from Mayor Frizzell
• Sound Transit Art Program presentation
• 2021 Annual Report review
• Community Justice Center Art Project discussion
• City Center Branding discussion

The Lynnwood Arts Commission approved the 2022 Public Art Acquisition Procedures and the 2021 Annual Report with minor changes, both unanimously. They also discussed the Sound Transit Art Program, reviewed 36 applications for the Community Justice Center Art Project, and received a branding overview for City Center. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 Annual Report with minor changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Public Art Acquisition Procedures (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting to discuss its operations, including reviewing the city's complaint processing code, handling complaints, and recruiting new board members. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Lynnwood Municipal Code for processing complaints
• Discussion on handling complaints
• Recruitment to the Board of Ethics
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lynnwood Board of Ethics approved its 2022 meeting calendar, scheduling meetings for the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7 pm. The board also discussed complaint processing procedures, recruitment efforts, and set an agenda for the next meeting, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 meeting calendar (2-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (2-0)

History and Heritage Board

The board is reviewing ideas for the Signal Box Art Wrap project and planning for History & Heritage Days. Members are also discussing the 2021 Annual Report and a visit from Mayor Frizzell.

• Signal Box Art Wrap themes: Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, and South Lynnwood
• History & Heritage Days scheduled for June 11, July 9, and August 13
• Water Tower renovation ribbon cutting on April 29 at 11am
• I LOVE Lynnwood sculpture ribbon cutting on February 14

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board approved its 2021 annual report and discussed plans for three summer History & Heritage Days events. The board also heard updates on the water tower renovation, Heritage Park reopening, and the Community Justice Center mural project. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Discussed plans for three History & Heritage Days events in June, July, August 2022
• Agreed to meet with Hero Café and local veterans to discuss Signal Box Art Wrap design

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will hold elections for 2022 officers and discuss various community art initiatives. The meeting includes updates on the Community Justice Center Art Project and signal box wraps.

• Election of Officers for 2022
• Community Justice Center Art Project call for artists (deadline January 31, 2022)
• Signal Box Wrap Project updates
• Equity & Social Justice work discussion
• Poetry open mic recap

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will hold its regular meeting to elect officers for 2022, discuss history archiving and photo documentation, brainstorm ideas for History & Heritage Days, and review progress on the Signal Box Art Wrap project and the Snohomish County grant. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, board member and committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Election of officers for 2022
• Discussion of history archiving and photo documentation
• Ideas for History & Heritage Days
• Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people, Ethiopian Friendship City, South Lynnwood
• Progress on Snohomish County grant 2022

The board unanimously approved the December 14, 2021 minutes and elected officers for the year: Cheri Ryan as Chair, Joshua Brown as Vice Chair, and Kevin Brewer as Secretary. They discussed several projects, including the upcoming dedication of the I Love Lynnwood sculpture, a new comic book, and signal box art wraps, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved December 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Cheri Ryan as Chair, Joshua Brown as Vice Chair, Kevin Brewer as Secretary (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review two new police department eligibility lists. The session includes the confirmation of candidates for the Police Records Program Technician and Entry Police positions.

• Approval of January 5, 2022, meeting minutes
• Confirmation of Police Records Program Technician Eligibility List
• Confirmation of Entry Police Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met on February 2, 2022, and approved the minutes from the January 5 meeting. The commission confirmed two new eligibility lists: a Police Records Program Technician list dated January 26, 2022, and an Entry Police list dated January 27, 2022. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of January 5, 2022, as written
• Confirmed Police Records Program Technician Eligibility List dated January 26, 2022
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated January 27, 2022

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2022 meeting and review new business. The primary item for consideration is the confirmation of the March 2, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List.

• Confirmation of the March 2, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met on March 2, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 5, 2022 meeting. The Commission confirmed the new Entry Police Eligibility List dated March 2, 2022, as presented by HR Analyst Darlene Connor. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2022 as written
• Confirmed March 2, 2022 Entry Police Eligibility List

Board of Ethics

The Lynnwood Board of Ethics met and heard a presentation from Joe Fina of the Snohomish County Ethics Commission about its structure and function. The board approved the October 2021 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed potential code changes and planned a January 12, 2022 meeting to set its 2022 calendar.

• Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled January 12, 2022 meeting to discuss 2022 goals and calendar
• Planned to invite HR Director Chinn to a 2022 meeting

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and conduct business. Key items include electing officers for 2022, discussing equity and social justice work, the Community Justice Center Art Project, the LOVE Lynnwood sculpture, a poetry open mic, and member recruitment. The agenda also includes citizen comments from a guest applicant.

• Election of Officers for 2022
• Community Justice Center Art Project – call for artists deadline 01/31/2022
• LOVE Lynnwood sculpture ribbon cutting tentatively February 14, 2022
• Poetry open mic on recycling, January 13, 2022
• Member recruitment for vacant position #1

The Lynnwood Arts Commission meeting on December 21, 2021, was largely procedural. The commission unanimously approved the November 16, 2021 minutes. Several substantive items, including the Equity & Social Justice work and the election of officers for 2022, were postponed to the next meeting. The commission discussed the Community Justice Center Art Project, noting the call for artists had been published with a January 31, 2022 deadline, and discussed potential outreach in multiple languages.

• Approved November 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Equity & Social Justice work to next meeting
• Postponed election of officers for 2022 to next meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss a new meeting minutes requirement, elect a chair and vice chair, and confirm two police eligibility lists from December 2021. These are routine administrative actions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from December 1, 2021 meeting
• Discuss new commission meeting minutes requirement
• Election of commission chair and vice chair
• Confirm December 9, 2021 Police Clerk Eligibility List
• Confirm December 16, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission approved minutes, elected new officers, confirmed two police eligibility lists, and noted a new requirement to post minutes within two weeks of approval. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes as written
• Elected Kent Landrum as Commission Chair
• Elected Myrle Carner as Commission Vice Chair
• Confirmed December 9, 2021 Police Clerk Eligibility List
• Confirmed December 16, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List

Board of Ethics

The regular Board of Ethics meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022, was canceled because a quorum was not present. No business was conducted.

The Board of Ethics meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022, was canceled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board met on December 14, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 9 meeting unanimously. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; the meeting consisted of reports and discussions, including updates on the Love Lynnwood sculpture installation, Water Tower restoration progress, and a proposed video series on the Interurban Trolley for a grant application.

• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The main action item is discussing the board makeup for 2022 and deliberating recruitment strategies to fill two vacancies. The agenda also includes approval of the November 4, 2021 minutes, public comments, and reports.

• Discussion of board makeup for 2022
• Recruitment strategies for two vacancies
• Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes without changes (4-0). They discussed filling two board vacancies for 2022, with one member not returning, and began prioritizing ARPA funding ideas, including a possible Guaranteed Income pilot program. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed recruitment for two board vacancies (no action taken)
• Discussed ARPA funding priorities, including Guaranteed Income pilot (no action taken)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting, confirm the July 30, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List, and discuss a Civil Service Commission Conference. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approve minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting
• Confirm July 30, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Discussion of Civil Service Commission Conference

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission met on August 4, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting. The Commission confirmed the July 30, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List, which is a routine step for hiring. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of an upcoming conference.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Confirmed July 30, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss American Rescue Plan Act spending, hear an update on a community equity survey, confirm police eligibility lists, and get an update on a joint boards meeting. The agenda is mostly routine, with no final decisions on major policy.

• Approve minutes from August 4, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Lynnwood American Rescue Plan Act spending
• Community Equity Survey update by Racial and Social Justice Coordinator
• Confirmation of September 10, 2021 Police Clerk Eligibility List
• Confirmation of September 28, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission confirmed the September 10, 2021 Police Clerk Eligibility List and the September 28, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List, both by unanimous motion. The commission also received a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act spending and an update on the upcoming Community Equity Survey. The Joint Board and Commissions Meeting was postponed to 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed Police Clerk Eligibility List dated September 10, 2021 (motion passed)
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated September 28, 2021 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting as written (motion passed)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss extending the police promotional eligibility list. This is a routine administrative meeting with one substantive item.

• Approve minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting
• Extension of Police Promotional Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission approved extending the Police Commander promotional eligibility list for one year, as requested by the Police Chief. The minutes from the October 6, 2021 meeting were also approved. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved extension of Police Commander Eligibility List for one year
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its November 3, 2021 meeting and to consider several personnel items. These include confirming the November 18, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List and the November 24, 2021 Police Evidence Technician Eligibility List, as well as a provisional appointment request. The meeting is a regular session with no old business or public comment items listed.

• Confirmation of November 18, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of November 24, 2021 Police Evidence Technician Eligibility List
• Provisional appointment request
• Approval of November 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission confirmed the November 18, 2021 Entry Police Eligibility List and the November 24, 2021 Police Evidence Technician Eligibility List. It also approved a provisional full-time appointment of Officer Aggie Barnwell for a 4-month period to assist with police hiring efforts. All motions passed unanimously.

• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 18, 2021 (passed)
• Confirmed Police Evidence Technician Eligibility List dated November 24, 2021 (passed)
• Approved provisional appointment of Officer Aggie Barnwell to full-time for 4 months (passed)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will discuss several public art and community projects, including a comic book project by artist Natalie Leif, ideas for a Snohomish County grant, and the Signal Box Art Wrap for Veterans, Neon, and Indigenous people themes. The board will also consider how to use American Rescue Act Plan funding, which the city has $10.9 million to spend by 2026.

• Comic Book Project presentation by Natalie Leif
• Snohomish County grant 2022 ideas
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans, Neon, Indigenous people
• American Rescue Act Plan funding discussion
• Board member recruitment for vacant positions #3 and #4

The History & Heritage Board discussed several project ideas for a Snohomish County grant and settled on a video documentary about the trolley. Staff will draft a grant proposal and seek a videographer. The board also discussed locations for a Neon signs signal box art wrap and heard updates on the comic book project and LOVE Lynnwood sculpture installation.

• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected video documentary idea for 2022 Snohomish County grant proposal
• Consensus on SR-99 and 196th St SW or 200th St SW for Neon signal box project

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several business items, including Equity & Social Justice work, the Community Justice Center Art Project, the LOVE Lynnwood sculpture at the convention center, a poetry open mic, and American Rescue Act Plan funding. The agenda includes public comment and reports from commissioners and staff.

• Equity & Social Justice work (30 min discussion)
• Community Justice Center Art Project (20 min discussion)
• LOVE Lynnwood sculpture at LCC (15 min discussion)
• Poetry open mic (10 min discussion)
• American Rescue Act Plan funding (10 min discussion)

The Lynnwood Arts Commission met and unanimously approved the October 19, 2021 minutes. They discussed several ongoing projects, including the Community Justice Center art project, the LOVE Lynnwood sculpture installation, and a poetry open mic event. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several business items, including American Rescue Plan Act funding, a poetry open mic, equity and social justice work, and the Community Justice Center Art Project. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.

• Discussion of American Rescue Act Plan funding (20 min)
• Poetry open mic (15 min)
• Equity & Social Justice work (30 min)
• Community Justice Center Art Project (30 min)

The Lynnwood Arts Commission approved a collaboration with marketing firm C+C to host an online poetry open mic about recycling. The commission also discussed potential uses for American Rescue Act Plan funding and the Community Justice Center Art Project, but no decisions were made on those items. The meeting minutes from September 21, 2021, were unanimously approved.

• Approved collaboration with C+C for online poetry open mic (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will discuss methods for improving engagement with underserved communities regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The discussion includes identifying gaps in current strategies and tools for gathering community information.

• Discussion on ARPA engagement strategies
• Review of tools for community information gathering

The Human Services Commission approved the October 7, 2021 meeting minutes. They discussed ARPA engagement strategies, noting the Council will likely not decide on ARPA until the new year, and agreed to prioritize their September list of ideas into immediate needs and long-term investments. No formal decisions were made on ARPA funding.

• Approved October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Agreed to prioritize ARPA ideas into immediate needs and long-term investments