Lynnwood public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 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)
Human Services Commission
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)
Civil Service Commission
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
History and Heritage Board
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 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)
Human Services Commission
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 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
Human Services Commission
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 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 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 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)
Human Services Commission
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)
Arts Commission
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Board of Ethics
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 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 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 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 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 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