2014/04/23 Council Agenda Packet

p. [co KIRTLEY COLE April 21, 2014 Everett City Council Everett City Council Members 2930 Wetmore Ave. Ste. 9-A Everett, WA 98201 Re: Proposed Micro-Housing for Trinity Lutheran College CB -1404-19 Dear Council Members, As a long-term business owner and friend of the City of Everett, I am writing today to express my sincere hope that you will act on behalf of the best interests of your constituents by arguing and, ultimately, voting in favor of the Trinity Lutheran College Micro-Housing legislation (CB- 1404-19) currently under debate. I and most of my fellow residents have appreciated the integrity and conviction of your positions in the past, and so we are confident that you will act courageously and clearly to represent the dominant perspective at this important moment and into the future. Hopefully, you will appreciate and support the"bigger picture"this project represents. Some of the finer points to consider in your decision include: Trinity Lutheran College made a significant long term investment in the City of Everett a few short years ago to grow a vibrant urban college where none existed before. This commitment searched out many different sites only to settle in our back yard. The College has clearly helped the area in a very positive way, has plans to grow and needs this housing project to continue that mission. I believe we owe the College a similar commitment and investment in that mission. Education is the foundation of our future and the future of our businesses. Trinity Lutheran College boosts a 97% placement rate for their graduates and the last three years their graduates have gone on to some impressive graduate programs. An outstanding College to say the least and one we need to help succeed and flourish.