Lynnwood public meetings in 2024

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will discuss and plan for the upcoming budget public hearing scheduled for November 12. They will also set the 2025 meeting schedule and review attendance and quorum issues. The meeting includes approval of October minutes and a staff liaison report.

• Planning for November 12 Budget Public Hearing
• 2025 Meeting Schedule discussion
• Update on meeting attendance and quorums
• Approve minutes for HSC October meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the October meeting. Members discussed the 2025 meeting schedule and a letter to be presented at the November 12 budget hearing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October meeting minutes (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission will discuss planning for the Brazen Bra-dazzle reception on October 15 and a Signal Box Art Wrap for the Snohomish Tribe box location. They will also review the Art Market, Lynnwood Idol, and Intergeneration Weaving projects. The meeting includes approval of September minutes and staff reports on upcoming events.

• Brazen Bra-dazzle reception planning and logistics (90 min discussion)
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Snohomish Tribe box location (5 min discussion)
• Art Market / Lynnwood Idol / Intergeneration Weaving updates (10 min discussion)
• Approval of September 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff report on visual exhibits, murals, and Sound Transit art program

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. Other business included reports on completed murals and discussions regarding potential venues for Lynnwood Idol auditions.

• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Signal Box Art Wrap – Snohomish Tribe Box to next meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission will vote to approve several entry-level eligibility lists for police and custody positions, as well as a Police Records Supervisor list. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Confirmation of October 8, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of October 15, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of October 22, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of October 29, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of November 5, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Commission approved meeting minutes from October 1 and October 23, 2024. The board confirmed several eligibility lists for Entry Police Officers, Entry Custody Officers, and a Police Records Supervisor. All motions passed.

• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved October 23, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Confirmed Entry Police Officer Eligibility Lists dated Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, and Nov 5, 2024
• Confirmed Entry Custody Officer Eligibility Lists dated Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 29, and Nov 5, 2024
• Confirmed Police Records Supervisor Eligibility List dated Nov 6, 2024

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to discuss a recap of the Sound Transit Lynnwood Link opening and a potential night market idea, as well as the Signal Box Art Wrap for an Indigenous Peoples box. The board will also receive updates on the archivist position funded by a Snohomish County grant and city archiving efforts.

• Sound Transit Lynnwood Link opening recap and night market idea
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Indigenous Peoples box
• Archivist / Snohomish County Grant update
• Archiving at the city update
• 2025 Snohomish County Grant ideas

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will meet to review survey results for the Fair on 44th. The body will also receive an overview and update regarding the budget hearing and next steps.

• Fair on 44th Survey Review
• Budget Hearing Overview/Update

The Human Services Commission approved the drafting and reading of a letter for the upcoming city budget hearing. The commission also reviewed survey results from Fair on 44th and discussed safe parking options.

• Approved August and September meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Member McCutcheon to read a letter at the Nov. 12 city budget hearing (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art installations and upcoming events. The body will review progress on murals and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for city art projects.

• North Lynnwood Park mural by artist Tori Shao
• Lynndale Park mural by artist Will Schlough
• Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans Box
• Community Justice Center Art Project ribbon cutting
• Planning for the February 1, 2025 Art of Wine event

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and updates on various art projects and upcoming events.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission will discuss several business items including a new Signal Box Art Wrap location and theme, planning for the Brazen Bra-dazzle event, the Art Market/Lynnwood Idol/Intergeneration Weaving project, a mural at Lynndale Park, and a potential new public art project at the Community Justice Center. The meeting also includes approval of August 2024 minutes, commissioner and staff reports, and citizen comments.

• Signal Box Art Wrap – new box location and theme discussion
• Brazen Bra-dazzle planning and reception
• Art Market / Lynnwood Idol / Intergeneration Weaving project
• Lynndale Park mural update
• Community Justice Center – new public art project discussion

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting. Members discussed planning for a 2025 summer art market, a student singing contest called Lynnwood Idol, and upcoming library art events.

• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

History and Heritage Board

The History & Heritage Board will discuss recruiting new members to fill several vacant positions, hiring an archivist using a Snohomish County grant, and archiving city records. They will also review the Signal Box Art Wrap for a veterans-themed box and the upcoming Sound Transit Lynnwood Link station opening on August 30.

• Recruitment for vacant board positions #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6
• Archivist job funded by a $6,000 Snohomish County Historic Grant
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box ribbon cutting on August 26
• Sound Transit Lynnwood Link station opening celebration on August 30
• Fair on 44th event on September 7

The History and Heritage Board appointed a new member and approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting. The board also received updates on upcoming local history programs and art donations to the LAMHA.

• Approved May 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Rogers to position #6 (unanimous)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will meet to discuss representation at public budget hearings, review materials for the Fair on 44th event, and brainstorm priorities for 2025. The meeting includes public comments and commissioner updates.

• Discussion on HSC representation at public budget hearings (45 minutes)
• Review of Fair on 44th materials and schedule (15 minutes)
• Brainstorming priorities and projects for 2025 (15 minutes)
• Human Services Coordinator update (10 minutes)
• Council liaison report

The Human Services Commission decided to draft a letter to the City Council for the current budget season. The commission appointed Vanessa Villavicencio to write the letter and Abby McCutcheon to present it at a public hearing on November 12.

• Appointed Vanessa Villavicencio to draft budget letter (3-0)
• Appointed Abby McCutcheon to present letter to City Council on Nov 12 (3-0)
• Postponed approval of 8/1 minutes to 10/3 (3-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will discuss planning for the Fair on 44th event and review a needs assessment to inform September and November budget public hearings. The meeting also includes commissioner term renewals and trainings.

• Planning for Fair on 44th event
• Review of needs assessment for budget public hearings
• Commissioner term renewals and trainings

The commission approved the minutes from the June 20 meeting. Members discussed planning for the Fair on 44th and identified September 23 and November 12 as dates to advocate for priorities during budget public hearings.

• Approved June 20 meeting minutes (2-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission will vote to confirm three Entry Police Eligibility Lists from August and September 2024, and consider a request to extend the Police Commander Eligibility List. A special meeting in September is also proposed. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and upcoming assessment centers.

• Confirmation of August 20, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of August 27, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of September 3, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Request for extension of the Police Commander Eligibility List
• Request for special Civil Service meeting in September

The Commission confirmed three eligibility lists for police and custody personnel. It also extended the Police Commander eligibility list by one year and scheduled a special meeting for September 19, 2024.

• Approved meeting minutes from August 7, 2024
• Confirmed August 20, 2024, Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed August 27, 2024, Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed September 3, 2024, Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Extended Police Commander Eligibility List to October 20, 2025
• Approved special meeting for September 19, 2024, to present Sergeant Eligibility list

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to confirm the September 19, 2024 Police Sergeant Eligibility List. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Confirmation of the September 19, 2024 Police Sergeant Eligibility List

The Commission confirmed the Police Sergeant Eligibility List dated September 19, 2024. A presentation on how assessments work was requested for the October meeting.

• Confirmed the September 19, 2024, Police Sergeant Eligibility List

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss upcoming public art projects and community events, including the Mayor's annual visit, ribbon cuttings for the Community Justice Center and Signal Box Art Wrap, and murals at North Lynnwood and Lynndale Parks. They will also review event planning for the Sound Transit station opening, Fair on 44th, Brazen Bra-dazzle, and other cultural activities. The agenda includes approval of June minutes and reports from commissioners and staff.

• Community Justice Center Art Project ribbon cutting scheduled for August 12, 2-3pm
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box ribbon cutting planned for July
• North Lynnwood Park mural by artist Tori Shao; Lynndale Park mural by artist Will Slough
• Sound Transit station opening event on August 30, 4-8pm
• Art of Food and Wine cancelled for 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming art projects, mural feedback, and event logistics, but no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission will vote on confirming several entry-level police and custody officer eligibility lists from July and August 2024. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of upcoming assessment centers for sergeant and master custody officer positions.

• Confirmation of July 8, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of July 15, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of July 22, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of July 29, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of August 5, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from July 8, 2024. The board confirmed seven separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions dated between July 8 and August 5, 2024.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmed July 8, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 15, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 22, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 29, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed August 5, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 8, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 22, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will host Mayor Frizzell for an annual visit, discuss a $6,000 Snohomish County grant for an archivist position, and review a signal box art wrap for a Veterans box. The board is also recruiting members for multiple vacant positions.

• Mayor Frizzell's annual visit to the board
• Discussion of $6,000 Snohomish County Historic Grant for archivist position
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box design update
• History & Heritage Day and Fair on 44th planning
• Recruitment for vacant board positions #1, #2, #3, #4, #6

The board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting. Other business included discussions on archivist job applications, signal box art wraps, and upcoming community events.

• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 Human Needs Assessment presented by Kone Consulting and receive a staff liaison update from the Human Services Coordinator. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of Lynnwood 2024 Human Needs Assessment by Kone Consulting (45 minutes)
• Staff Liaison Update from Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator (15 minutes)
• Approval of minutes from May 2 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the May 2 meeting. Members discussed the 2024 Human Needs Assessment and received staff updates on library collaborations, blood pressure projects, and hotel voucher contracts.

• Approved 5/2 minutes (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and confirm three eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. These confirmations are routine administrative steps that establish the pools of candidates eligible for hiring. No other substantive business is listed.

• Approve minutes from May 28, 2024 special meeting
• Approve minutes from June 5, 2024 regular meeting
• Confirm June 11, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm July 1, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm July 1, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

The Commission confirmed three separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. The board also approved meeting minutes from May and June 2024.

• Approved May 28, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmed June 11, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 1, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed July 1, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several public art projects, including Sound Transit banner art, the Art of Wine event, a signal box art wrap for a Veterans box, murals at North Lynnwood and Lynndale Parks, and the Community Justice Center art project. The agenda also includes approval of April minutes, commissioner reports, and citizen comments. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or online.

• Sound Transit Art: Banners – discussion with Elisabeth Smith and Lucile Chich
• Art of Wine – event planning for February 1, 2025
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans box design in progress
• North Lynnwood Park mural – artist Tori Shao selected
• Lynndale Park mural – artist Will Slough offered project

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming public art projects, including murals at North Lynnwood and Lynndale Parks, and potential celebrations for a new Sound Transit station.

• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including the Art of Wine event, signal box art wraps, murals at North Lynnwood and Lynndale Parks, and ribbon cuttings for the Community Justice Center art project and Sound Transit public art. The agenda also includes approval of May minutes, reports, and future business items.

• Art of Wine event planning (Feb 1, 2025)
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box ribbon cutting
• North Lynnwood Park mural with artist Tori Shao
• Lynndale Park mural with artist Will Schlough
• Community Justice Center Art Project ribbon cutting

The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. Members discussed potential future projects, including a talent competition and an art market, and provided status updates on several mural and art wrap projects.

• Approved May 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, enter executive session for personnel matters, and confirm multiple entry-level police, custody, and crime prevention specialist eligibility lists. The commission will also discuss provisional appointments for sergeants and an eligibility list appeal. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Confirm May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
• Confirm May 7 and May 28, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
• Confirm June 5, 2024 Crime Prevention Specialist Eligibility List
• Provisional appointments for Sergeants (Dilworth, Detective Arnett, Master Patrol Officer Kennedy)
• Eligibility List Appeal Discussion (Vandenkooy)

The Commission approved several eligibility lists for entry police, custody, and crime prevention roles. It also dismissed an eligibility list appeal and approved two provisional sergeant appointments.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Dismissed eligibility list appeal without basis
• Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility Lists dated May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, and June 4, 2024
• Confirmed Entry Custody Eligibility Lists dated May 7 and May 28, 2024
• Confirmed Crime Prevention Specialist Eligibility List dated June 5, 2024
• Approved provisional appointments for Detective Arnett and Master Patrol Officer Kennedy as acting Sergeants until the next eligibility list is created

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, with the main substantive item being an executive session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)(i)

The Civil Service Commission requested an investigative report from Human Resources Director Annie Vandenkooy regarding a police officer applicant's appeal of their disqualification from the eligibility list. The commission also held a 20-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Requested investigative report from HR Director Annie Vandenkooy regarding police officer disqualification appeal

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss the city's Comprehensive Plan with senior planners, along with several public art projects including the Lynnwood Artists Show, Art of Wine, Community Justice Center Art Project, Signal Box Art Wrap, and a mural at North Lynnwood Park. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports, and citizen comments.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion with senior planners Catherine Kato and Rebecca Samy (40 min)
• Lynnwood Artists Show awards/reception planning
• Art of Wine event planning
• Community Justice Center Art Project update
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box and North Lynnwood Park Mural updates

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on the Comprehensive Plan, the Lynnwood Artists Show, and various public art projects. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 10 and confirm three eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions, based on exams held in late April. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from April 10, 2024 meeting
• Confirm April 23, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm April 30, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm April 23, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 10, 2024. Members also confirmed three separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. These lists determine the pool of qualified candidates for hiring.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmed April 23, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed April 30, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed April 23, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will decide its 2024 meeting schedule and discuss the Snohomish County Point in Time Count, an annual homeless census. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comments, and reports from the Human Services Coordinator and council liaison.

• Decision on 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Snohomish County Point in Time Count 2024
• Approval of November 9, 2023 Minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 (listed as 0 minutes)

The commission did not have a quorum present, resulting in the postponement of several action items to January. The meeting included a report on the 2024 Snohomish County Point in Time Count and a program update from the Human Services Coordinator.

• Approval of November 9, 2023 Minutes: pushed to January
• Decision on 2024 Meeting Schedule: pushed to January
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024: pushed to January

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving prior minutes and hearing reports. The main discussion item is a follow-up on how Opioid Overdose Settlement Funds are being used, which the commission will review.

• Follow-up discussion on Opioid Overdose Settlement Funds
• Approval of minutes from September 7 and October 5 meetings
• Human Services Coordinator monthly report by Kyle Ward
• Public comments and commissioner comments periods

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 7 and October 5. Members discussed potential uses for Opioid Overdose Settlement Funds, though no formal action was taken on the spending.

• Approved 9/7 minutes (7-0)
• Approved 10/5 minutes (7-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding its regular meeting to handle routine business and several action items. The commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2024, review and approve the 2023 annual report, and receive updates on the Point in Time Count and the Human Services Coordinator's report. A development and business services update is also on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Review and approval of 2023 HSC Annual Report
• Point in Time Count 2024 update
• Development and Business Services Update by Karl Armgren
• Human Services Coordinator Report by Kyle Ward

The Commission elected its leadership for 2024 and approved minutes from two previous meetings. Members received updates on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and the 2023 Annual Report, which remains pending for further information.

• Approved 11/2 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 12/7 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Hildebrandt as chair
• Elected Commissioner Judd-Herzfeldt as vice-chair

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is meeting to approve its 2024 calendar and amended 2023 annual report, discuss 2024 priorities, and receive an update from the Lynnwood Police Department on the Community Justice Center and Community Recovery Center. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and reports.

• Approval of 2024 calendar
• Approval of amended 2023 annual report
• Update on Community Justice Center and Community Recovery Center by Lynnwood Police Department
• Discussion of 2024 priorities for the Human Services Commission

The Commission approved the revised 2024 calendar and the 2023 annual report with one typographical correction. Members discussed 2024 priorities and received briefings on the Community Justice and Community Recovery Centers.

• Approved 1/4/2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved revised 2024 calendar
• Approved amended 2023 Annual Report

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to approve its 2023 annual report, discuss a signal box art wrap for a Veterans box, a mural at North Lynnwood Park, and board member recruitment. The board has several vacant positions and is seeking new members.

• Approval of 2023 Annual Report
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box
• North Lynnwood Park – Mural
• Board member recruitment for vacant positions #1, #2, #3, #4, #6

The board unanimously approved the 2023 Annual Report. Members received progress updates on the Veterans Box signal box art wrap and the North Lynnwood Park mural call for artists.

• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Annual Report (unanimous)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to discuss several business items, including the I-5 Underpass project, an archivist job description, the Comprehensive Plan, a Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans box, and member recruitment. The board will also approve minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting and receive reports from members and staff.

• I-5 Underpass project discussion (10 min)
• Archivist job description (10 min)
• Comprehensive Plan discussion (10 min)
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box (5 min)
• Board member recruitment for vacant positions #1, #2, #3, #4, #6

The board approved the minutes from February 13, 2023. Members discussed art concepts for the I-5 Underpass project and the demolition process for two buildings on 42nd Ave, which will require historic markers and a consultant.

• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will discuss the Comprehensive Plan update with a senior planner, review an archivist job description tied to a Snohomish County grant, and consider a Signal Box Art Wrap for a Veterans box. The board will also address member recruitment for vacant positions.

• Comprehensive Plan update discussion with Senior Planner Catherine Kato
• Archivist job description and Snohomish County grant review
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box design update
• Recruitment for vacant board positions #1, #2, #3, #4, #6
• LAMHA received $6,000 Snohomish County Historic Grant for Betty Gaeng's articles

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding its regular meeting, with the main discussion item being a 45-minute Comprehensive Plan Update led by Catherine Kato of Development and Business Services. The commission will also hear a staff liaison report, an introduction to Kone Consulting, and a celebration of Lynn Sordel. Public comments and commissioner comments are on the agenda, along with routine items like minutes approval and a council liaison report.

• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion (45 min) with Catherine Kato
• Introduction of Kone Consulting by Kyle Ward
• Celebration of Lynn Sordel
• Approval of 2/1 minutes
• Council Liaison Report by Shirley Sutton

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 1 meeting. City Planner Catherine Kato provided an update on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Community Health and Public Safety Element. Kone Consulting provided an overview of a forthcoming community needs assessment.

• Approved 2/1 meeting minutes (5-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and public comments. The main business includes a staff liaison report, an update on the Human Needs Assessment from Kone Consulting, and a DEIC update from the Equity and Social Justice Advisor. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Human Needs Assessment update from Kone Consulting
• DEIC update from Doug Raiford, Equity and Social Justice Advisor
• Staff Liaison Report by Kyle Ward, Human Services Coordinator
• Council Liaison Report by Shirley Sutton, Councilmember

The Commission approved the amended minutes from the March 7 meeting. Staff provided updates on the CT Orange Line, DSHS and AHA partnerships, and the status of rapid rehousing and motel voucher contracts. Kone Consulting reported that the Human Needs Assessment is currently in the stakeholder interview phase.

• Approved March 7 minutes as amended (4-0)

Human Services Commission

The Lynnwood Human Services Commission will review the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan, receive updates on the 2024 Human Needs Assessment, and hear about Rapid Rehousing and Hotel Voucher projects. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan - Housing Element
• 2024 Human Needs Assessment update
• Rapid Rehousing and Hotel Voucher project updates
• Approval of April 4 minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 4 meeting. Members received updates on the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element, the 2024 Human Needs Assessment, and housing voucher projects.

• Approved April 4 meeting minutes (6-0)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several public art projects, including the I-5 Underpass design, jurying the Lynnwood Artists Show, and updates on the Community Justice Center Art Project, Paws in the Park, and Art of Wine. The agenda also includes approval of February minutes and a citizen comment from an Arts Commission applicant.

• I-5 Underpass project discussion (10 min)
• Lynnwood Artists Show jurying (10 min)
• Community Justice Center Art Project update (5 min)
• Paws in the Park (5 min)
• Art of Wine (5 min)

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming art receptions, the I-5 Underpass project, and the selection of artists for Sound Transit banners.

• Approved Feb 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Lynnwood Board of Ethics is holding a regular meeting with discussion items on a potential guest speaker from the Arlington Board of Ethics and a sample complaint process. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, land acknowledgement, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Discussion: Arlington Board of Ethics guest speaker (20 min)
• Discussion: Sample complaint process (30 min)
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Board approved the minutes from the November 9 meeting. Members reviewed the current written complaint process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of the 11-9 Meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and confirm seven eligibility lists for police, custody, and crime prevention specialist positions. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that establish candidate pools for hiring.

• Confirm March 19, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm March 26, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm April 2, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm April 9, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm March 26 and April 2, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists

The Commission approved meeting minutes from March 6 and March 20, 2024. The board confirmed seven different eligibility lists for police, custody, and crime prevention specialist positions.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved March 20, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Confirmed March 19, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed March 26, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed April 2, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed April 9, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed March 5 and April 2, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
• Confirmed April 10, 2024 Crime Prevention Specialist Eligibility List

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and confirm six eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. The commission will also note an upcoming Police Sergeant Assessment Center in April. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on personnel list confirmations.

• Confirm February 20, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm February 27, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm March 5, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm February 20, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Note April 16-17, 2024 Police Sergeant Assessment Center

The Commission approved meeting minutes from February 7 and February 13, 2024. The board also confirmed six separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions dated between February 20 and March 5, 2024.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmed February 20, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed February 27, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed March 5, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed February 20, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Confirmed February 27, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Confirmed March 5, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to confirm the March 20, 2024 Community Support Specialist/Social Worker Eligibility List. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, comments, adjournment).

• Confirmation of the March 20, 2024 Community Support Specialist/Social Worker Eligibility List

The Commission met via Zoom to review a new eligibility list for the Community Support Specialist/Social Worker position. The Commission voted to confirm the list dated March 20, 2024.

• Confirmed the March 20, 2024, Community Support Specialist/Social Worker Eligibility List

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to approve the 2023 annual report and discuss several public art projects, including the Community Justice Center Art Project, a Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans Box, a mural at North Lynnwood Park, the Art of Wine event, and Sound Transit art banners. The agenda also includes future projects and budget discussions.

• 2023 Annual Report approval
• Community Justice Center Art Project update
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box design in progress
• North Lynnwood Park mural call for artists posted
• Sound Transit art banners program discussion

The Arts Commission unanimously approved the 2023 Annual Report with specific changes regarding the city hall gallery. The commission also reviewed updates on the Community Justice Center Art Project and the North Lynnwood Park mural call for artists.

• Approved January 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Annual Report with changes to city hall gallery description (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, at the Lynnwood Senior Center. The agenda includes the election of officers, updates on the Community Justice Center Art Project, the Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans box, the Art of Wine event, and future budget considerations. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or online.

• Election of officers for 2024
• Community Justice Center Art Project update
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans box design
• Art of Wine event planning (possible venue: Event Center or car dealership)
• Future business and budget discussion

The Arts Commission unanimously approved the election of its officers. The commission also received staff updates on city art galleries and the Lynnwood Artists Show.

• Approved December 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected R Kruse as Chair, Raniere as Vice Chair, and K Zeitler as Secretary (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January 3, 2024, and to confirm seven eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that certify candidate lists for hiring. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from January 3, 2024 meeting
• Confirm January 2, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm January 9, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm January 16, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirm January 9, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from January 3, 2024. The board confirmed six Entry Police Eligibility Lists and one Entry Custody Eligibility List dated between January 2 and February 6, 2024.

• Approved January 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirmed January 2, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed January 9, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed January 16, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed January 23, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed January 30, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed February 6, 2024 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed January 9, 2024 Entry Custody Eligibility List

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider confirming the February 13, 2024 Crime Analyst Eligibility List. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, comments, and adjournment.

• Confirmation of the February 13, 2024 Crime Analyst Eligibility List

The Commission met to review and confirm the Entry Crime Analyst Eligibility List dated February 13, 2024. The motion to confirm the list passed.

• Confirmed the February 13, 2024, Entry Crime Analyst Eligibility List

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to discuss updates on the 2023 Snohomish County grant, the Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans box, member recruitment, and plans for History & Heritage Days 2024. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports, and citizen comments.

• 2023 Snohomish County Grant update and 2024 progress
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box design
• Member recruitment for vacant positions #1, #2, #3, #4, #6
• History & Heritage Days 2024 planning (single event on July 13)
• Cultural Access Program update (King County 0.1% sales tax, $800 million over 7 years)

The board approved the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes and set the hours for History & Heritage Days 2024. Members discussed updates to a signal box art wrap and the 2024 Snohomish County Grant application.

• Approved December 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Set History & Heritage Days 2024 times for 10-2
• Agreed to Arts Commission suggestions for Veterans Box signal box art wrap

Arts Commission

The Lynnwood Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several 2024 art projects, including gallery schedules, the Community Justice Center Art Project, a Signal Box Art Wrap for the Veterans box, and the Art of Wine event. The agenda also includes approval of the November 21, 2023 minutes and reports from staff and commissioners.

• Galleries 2024 schedule
• Community Justice Center Art Project
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box
• Art of Wine event
• Approval of November 21, 2023 minutes

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to discuss an ordinance regarding updates to Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94. The meeting includes a presentation by City Clerk Luke Lonie and a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Ordinance: Updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94

The Board of Ethics approved an ordinance to update Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94. The board also approved the minutes from the August 10, 2023 meeting with an amendment to attendance.

• Approved ordinance to move update of Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94 to City Attorney for review (3-0)
• Approved August 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved amendment to August 10, 2023 minutes to reflect attendance

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, confirming eligibility lists for police and custody positions, and discussing a police clerk job share position. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Confirmation of December 12, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmation of December 5, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Discussion of Police Clerk Job Share Position

The Commission confirmed eligibility lists for entry police and entry custody positions. It also approved a request to create a job-shared police clerk position for a current employee and a retired clerk. Additionally, the Commission elected its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approved meeting minutes of December 6, 2023
• Elected Commissioner Landrum as Commission Chair
• Elected Commissioner Carner as Commission Vice Chair
• Confirmed the December 12, 2023, Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed the December 5, 2023, Entry Custody Eligibility List
• Approved creating a job shared police clerk position for a current employee and a retired clerk

History and Heritage Board

The board is reviewing progress on the 2023 Snohomish County Grant and discussing future projects. Members are also addressing upcoming vacancies on the board and reviewing designs for the Veterans Box signal art wrap.

• 2023 Snohomish County Grant update regarding Interurban Car #55 accessibility
• Veterans Box signal art wrap design mock-up
• Sound Transit Art (STart) program banner updates
• Recruitment for board positions #2, #3, #4, and #6
• Proposed 2024 grant for digitizing Betty Lou Gaeng's historical articles

The board elected J. Lord as chair and C. Ryan as vice chair for 2024. Members decided to hold only one History & Heritage Days event on July 13 due to volunteer shortages. The board also approved the minutes from November 14, 2023.

• Approved November 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected J. Lord as chair and C. Ryan as vice chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled single History & Heritage Days event for July 13
• Selected second design option for Veterans Box signal art wrap

History and Heritage Board

The Lynnwood History & Heritage Board will meet to discuss routine business, including updates on the Heritage Plan, a Snohomish County grant, and several public art projects. The board will also consider member recruitment and a Cultural Access Fund. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected.

• Heritage Plan update
• 2023 Snohomish County Grant update and 2024 ideas
• Signal Box Art Wrap – Veterans Box
• Sound Transit Art Banners
• Cultural Access Fund

The board unanimously approved the Heritage Plan update as presented by Fred Wong. Members also discussed a 2024 grant proposal to digitize and organize historical articles by Betty Lou Gaeng.

• Approved September 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Plan update (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed civil service rule, presented by Commander Dilworth. The agenda includes only this new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Civil Service Rule Proposal presented by Commander Dilworth

The Civil Service Commission updated rules to allow police officers who completed BLEA to apply directly to the exceptional entry process for custody positions. The commission also approved the specific hiring process for these applicants.

• Approved proposed changes to the Civil Service rules
• Approved the Custody Hiring Process for Exceptional Entry Custody Applicants

Civil Service Commission

The Lynnwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to confirm several eligibility lists for police, custody, and evidence technician positions. These confirmations are routine administrative actions that certify candidate lists for hiring. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from November 1 and November 21, 2023 meetings
• Confirm November 7, 14, 21, and December 5, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
• Confirm November 14, 21, and December 5, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility Lists
• Confirm December 5, 2023 Evidence Technician Eligibility List

The Commission approved meeting minutes from November 1 and November 21, 2023. The board also confirmed seven different eligibility lists for entry police, custody police, and evidence technician positions.

• Approved November 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Confirmed November 7, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed November 14, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed November 21, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed December 5, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
• Confirmed November 14 and November 21, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility Lists
• Confirmed December 5, 2023 Evidence Technician Eligibility List