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q. 540 December <br /> seenbax 17.1987 i... <br /> 1 I{ , OWallylympics, <br /> Richards, 2816 95th Place SE, Everett, representing,t Special <br /> extensive stated the Special Peale of Everett use the tasks <br /> extensively for thele physical end social activities. IC Is <br /> � imperative t the well being of these citizens that the <br /> public Berk <br /> areas are further developed and expanded. He urged passage of the <br /> rD proposed ordinances. <br /> fl { Susan Cole, 5210 268th NW, Stanwood, representing the Snohomish <br /> Iyr County c <br /> Adult Soccer Association, said the lack of soccer fields In <br /> Everett makes it unable mD host soccer tournaments hich bring <br /> people and dollars to the Everett community. he spoke in favor of <br /> 11 t <br /> k passing the tax increases t fund the capital improvement priorities. <br /> € John Munn, Washington State University Cooperative Extension, 650 <br /> P / 143rd SM Edmonds, stated as a naturalist St is important to <br /> maintain high quality of living. By planning now to acquire the <br /> .� necessary projects a costs are escalating regularly. a urged <br /> passage f the proposed ordinances. <br /> Becky Martin,7316 Lower Ridge Road,stated tax increases are always <br /> H I passed on to the consumer in one form or another. She said that in <br /> 11 i the <br /> h <br /> for erpose tax Increases she can understand what she is getting <br /> mon <br /> Y. <br /> Tom Burns, Executive Director of the .Everett Area Chamber of <br /> Commerce, stated the Board of Directors of the Chamber has always <br /> 1 I supported city artl school Issues. They Peel these are critical <br /> projects which cannot be deferred,but oppose in principal the 8 8 0 <br /> tax and the increase in this tax to.pay for these projects. They <br /> .� recommend that the issues be resubmitted to the people for a vote to <br /> If increase the property tax,which is a more equitable tax. <br /> lAi tiPatricia Dodson of Campfire, 230 Olympic led, stated their <br /> p organization use the parks extensively and recommends passage of the <br /> O F ordinances to insure long range planning and maintain the quality of <br /> life. <br /> Leonard Kelley,7704 Tyee,stated he represents the softball players <br /> and the existing Dallfields are at capacity now. There are 415 <br /> ' <br /> tournaments in the state and with increased fields end improved <br /> it ! playing conditions, Everett ill be able to host some of these <br /> tournaments,which will bring in tourist dollars to the City. <br /> t . <br /> Ed Miller, 1728 M.Marine View Drive,, stated he is a small business <br /> 4 owner on the waterfront and he recognizes the need for the added <br /> F facilities. He asked that council be sure to consider all <br /> fp alternatives before the final decision. <br /> j 1 Phil Rifner, 5431 Broadway{stated there ase not enouogh recreation <br /> 4 14ac111ties Sn the city antl a ommentletl approval Of the tlinances. <br /> Ellen Hermon,1127 N Broadwa a, stated She Le a tavern owner and het <br /> ` business can of afford any tltlltlonal taxes. SM1e asketl that the <br /> I r !II gambling tax not De lncxasetl. <br /> • <br /> �, Donna Chase, 1927 Mukilteo Blvtl.n recopgniies Lt our <br /> a very M1eitl <br /> tleclsion to raise taxes, but we sed t insure o[future 1n the <br /> facilities that we have [o offer. She recommended postage of the <br /> proposed ordinances. <br /> i,4 <br /> I al <br />