Lynnwood public meetings in 2023
43 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission approved the updated Cultural Arts Plan and the minutes from September 19, 2023. The commission discussed plans for 2024 gallery exhibits, the Bra Bedazzle event, and the potential for a non-profit organization.
- Approved updated Cultural Arts Plan (unanimous)
- Approved September 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to repeat Bra Bedazzle event in September and October 2024
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from October 4 and October 20, 2023. The body confirmed 10 separate police eligibility lists for entry-level and entry-custody positions dated throughout October 2023.
- Approved October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved October 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed Oct 3, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 10, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 17, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 24, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 31, 2023 Entry Custody Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Oct 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility Lists
History and Heritage Board
The Board approved the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes. Members agreed to add a specific role regarding land use notifications to the Heritage Plan and discussed potential 2024 grant projects.
- Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Added 'party of record' for Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation notifications to Heritage Plan
Arts Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming art exhibits, the Bra-Bedazzle event, and a potential Cultural Access Fund tax in Snohomish County. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting. Members heard a presentation on the ACCESS Project and were introduced to the new Human Services Coordinator, Kyle Ward. The group also reviewed draft survey questions for the Fair on 44th.
- Approved June 1, 2023 minutes (6-0)
Human Services Commission
The Commission received an overview of the One Washington Opioid Settlement and the Fair on 44th survey results. No formal votes were taken as a quorum was not in attendance. Approval of previous minutes was postponed.
- Postponed approval of September 7, 2023 minutes due to lack of quorum
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the May 11 meeting. The board also voted to move an ordinance updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94 forward for review by Board Counsel.
- Approved May 11 meeting minutes
- Moved ordinance updating Lynnwood Municipal Code 2.94 to Board Counsel review (3-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission confirmed five police and custody eligibility lists. It also approved adding Crime Analyst and Master Custody Officer positions to the official class specifications. A special meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2023, to approve upcoming eligibility lists.
- Approved September 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility Lists dated Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, and Oct 3, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Custody Police Eligibility List dated September 12, 2023
- Approved adding Crime Analyst commissioned position to class specifications
- Approved adding Master Custody Officer commissioned position to class specifications
- Scheduled special meeting for October 20, 2023 at 4:30pm
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission met to review and confirm personnel eligibility lists. The commission approved the lists for Police Commander and Master Custody Officer positions.
- Confirmed the October 20, 2023, Police Commander Eligibility List (Passed)
- Confirmed the October 20, 2023, Master Custody Officer Eligibility List (Passed)
Arts Commission
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members discussed planning for the Bra-Bedazzle event and the Art of Wine project, and reviewed the Cultural Arts Plan.
- Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the appointment of Joanne Lord to an ex-officio position. Members received updates on the 2023 Snohomish County Grant and the Veterans Box signal art wrap.
- Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Joanne Lord for ex-officio position #5 (unanimous)
- Decided to remove military insignias from Veterans Box art wrap in favor of local organization logos
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from August 2, 2023. Members confirmed six separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody officers. The Commission also received an update on current police department staffing vacancies.
- Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated August 15, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated August 22, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated August 29, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated September 5, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Custody Police Eligibility List dated August 8, 2023
- Confirmed Entry Custody Police Eligibility List dated August 15, 2023
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics recommended using a redlined version of the code provided by Board Counsel instead of the Tacoma Code of Ethics. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Approved February 9 and March 16 minutes
- Recommended redlined code version from Board Counsel over Tacoma Code of Ethics
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting and voted to cancel its meetings for July and August. Members discussed the hiring process for a Human Services Coordinator and potential participation in the Fair on 44th.
- Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved cancellation of July and August meetings (3-2)
Arts Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming art exhibits, the Bra-Bedazzle event, and the status of the Community Justice Center Art Project.
- Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Arts Commission
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from April 18, 2023, and voted to cancel the July meeting. Members discussed several upcoming art projects and events, including the Bra-Bedazzle event and the Signal Box Art Wrap.
- Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Cancelled July meeting (unanimous)
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the minutes from February 14, 2023. Members discussed ongoing projects including a wheelchair lift grant, a video project, and plans for History and Heritage Days.
- Approved Feb 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved several eligibility lists for entry-level police, custody, and police clerk positions. No eligibility list was created for custody on July 5, 2023, due to a lack of applicants.
- Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed June 13, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 27, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed July 5, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 27, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 20, 2023 Police Clerk Eligibility List
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. The board also confirmed several Entry Police and Entry Custody eligibility lists dated between May 2 and June 6, 2023.
- Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed May 2, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 9, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 16, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 23, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed May 30, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed June 6, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed Entry Custody Eligibility Lists dated May 9, May 16, and May 23, 2023
Arts Commission
The Commission approved the March 21, 2023, minutes and agreed to partner with Citrine Health for the Bra Bedazzle project. Staff reported receiving a $15,980 grant for Historic Preservation to improve a trolley at Heritage Park.
- Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved partnership with Citrine Health for Bra Bedazzle project
- Decided to forgo Healthy Lynnwood Arts Grants application due to Bra Bedazzle
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. The board confirmed four Entry Police Eligibility Lists and two Entry Custody Eligibility Lists dated between March 14 and April 4, 2023.
- Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed March 14, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 21, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 28, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 4, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 14, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 28, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
Human Services Commission
The Commission received a presentation on the City's Comprehensive Plan update, which will establish policies and goals for the next 20 years. The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Board of Ethics
The Board discussed options for updating the Lynnwood Code of Ethics through a draft ordinance amending LMC 2.94. No formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from November 10 and scheduled a special meeting for March 16 at 6 pm. Members discussed current complaint processes and updates to the Lynnwood Municipal Code.
- Approved November 10 minutes
- Scheduled special meeting for March 16 at 6 pm
Arts Commission
The commission elected a new slate of officers and unanimously recommended that the city pay for a welder and structural engineer for the Community Justice Center Art Project. The body also approved the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting.
- Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended city pay for engineer and welder costs for Community Justice Center Art Project (unanimous)
- Elected Rhiannon Kruse as Chair, Lynn Hanson as Vice Chair, Katie Zeitler as Secretary, and Robert Gutcheck as Asst. Secretary (unanimous)
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the 2022 annual report and the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming events, grant funding for a chair lift and hatch, and potential art installations at the Link Light Rail station. The decision on the Veterans Box signal art wrap location was tabled.
- Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 annual report (unanimous)
- Tabled Veterans Box signal art wrap location
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 5, 2023. The board confirmed seven different eligibility lists for police, custody, and clerk positions dated between April 4 and April 27, 2023.
- Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed April 4, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 18, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 25, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 18, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 25, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 21, 2023 Police Clerk Eligibility List
- Confirmed April 27, 2023 Police Sergeant Eligibility List
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission unanimously approved the 2022 Annual Report and the minutes from January 17, 2023. The commission discussed several ongoing art projects, including signal box wraps and the Northline Village concept plan.
- Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Postponed election of officers until a new board member is added
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved the January 12, 2023, meeting minutes with one amendment. Members discussed a $300,000 ARPA mental health funding proposal for school-based counseling and reviewed the Healthy Communities Action Plan. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved the February 2, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed job description for the Human Services Coordinator position, concluding that it does not reflect the Commission's recommendations. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission juried applications for the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit. The commission postponed the election of officers until a new member is added. Other items regarding the Art of Food & Wine and the Community Justice Center project remain pending.
- Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Juried applications for Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit
- Postponed election of officers
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the minutes from December 13, 2022, and elected a new slate of officers. Staff reported on the application for a 2023 Snohomish County Historic Preservation Grant and upcoming public art projects.
- Approved December 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Elected C. Ryan as Chair, G. Rogers as Vice Chair, and J. Brown as Secretary (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from February 1, 2023. Members also confirmed one Entry Custody Eligibility List and five Entry Police Eligibility Lists dated between February 6 and March 7, 2023.
- Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed February 6, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 7, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 14, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 21, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 28, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed March 7, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
Arts Commission
The Commission approved the November 15, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed the timeline for the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit and the rebranding of the Lynnwood Convention Center to the Lynnwood Event Center.
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the July 13 meeting. Members discussed the board's roles and responsibilities and suggested changes to the code. A special meeting was scheduled for January to review redlined code changes.
- Approved July 13 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Scheduled special meeting in January (3-0)
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed planning for a 2023 Snohomish County Grant to fund a trolley wheelchair lift and aluminum hatch. Staff provided progress updates on a Demonstration Farm video, coloring sheets, and Lego models.
- Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved its 2022 Annual Report and elected a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023. Members discussed the requirements for a new ARPA-funded Coordinator position and held a discussion regarding a proposed opioid treatment center in Lynnwood.
- Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved motion to discuss proposed Opioid Treatment Program center under Other Business (5-0)
- Adopted amended 2022 Annual Report (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Villavicencio as 2023 Chair (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Hildebrandt as 2023 Vice Chair (5-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission confirmed four separate eligibility lists for entry-level police and custody positions. The body also elected its Chair and Vice Chair and received an update on the recruitment plan for an Animal Control Officer.
- Approved meeting minutes from December 7, 2022
- Elected Commissioner Landrum as Commission Chair
- Elected Commissioner Carner as Commission Vice Chair
- Confirmed December 12, 2022, Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 3, 2023, Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 3, 2023, Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 10, 2023, Entry Police Eligibility List
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from January 11, 2023. Members confirmed five different eligibility lists for police, custody, and animal control positions. The March 1st meeting was rescheduled to March 8, 2023.
- Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed January 17, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 18, 2023 Entry Custody Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 24, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed January 31, 2023 Entry Police Eligibility List
- Confirmed February 1, 2023 Animal Control Officer Eligibility List
- Moved March 1st meeting to March 8, 2023
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from November 3, 2022, and adopted a monthly meeting calendar for 2023. Members and staff discussed the goals and job description for a new Human Services Coordinator position funded by ARPA.
- Approved November 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes (4-0)
- Adopted 2023 meeting schedule for the first Thursday of each month via Zoom (4-0)
Arts Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the timeline for the Lynnwood Artist Art Exhibit and potential venues for the Art of Food & Wine event. Staff provided updates on the Community Justice Center Art Project and a mural project at Sound Credit Union.
- Approved September 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission confirmed three police eligibility lists and added the Court Marshal position to the class specifications. It also approved updating the job titles for Confinement Officer and Confinement Sergeant to Custody Officer and Custody Sergeant.
- Approved meeting minutes of November 2, 2022
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 8, 2022
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 15, 2022
- Confirmed Entry Police Eligibility List dated November 22, 2022
- Approved adding Court Marshal position to class specifications
- Approved updating Confinement Officer title to Custody Officer
- Approved updating Confinement Sergeant title to Custody Sergeant
History and Heritage Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the 2023 Snohomish County Grant and the potential installation of manual or powered lifts for accessibility. Staff provided progress updates on a Demonstration Farm video, coloring sheets, and Lego models.
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)