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November 19,2008 <br /> which was Important because in order to qualify for the State sales tax <br /> credit,the minimum population In the annexed area must be 10,000.City <br /> staff took a closer look at the estimated population in that area and <br /> conferred with the Snohomish County demographer and found that it was <br /> apparent that the population was approximately 8,750,250 short of the <br /> minimum threshold.Allan said staff Is now proposing a revised area that <br /> would add the area east of 35'"Avenue.south of 100.,and north of 116. <br /> Street to Area A.This would raise the population In the annexation area <br /> to approximately 12.500. <br /> Council President Nielsen invited public comment. <br /> Keith Gitchel.11318 34°Drive SE,and Fred Jaross,8820 Vistarama <br /> Avenue.spoke in support of the proposed resolution.They stressed the <br /> need for City police and fire protection in the proposed annexation areas. <br /> Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member <br /> Ranee to close the public hearing. <br /> Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council <br /> Member Gipson who was excused. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> RESOLUTION ANNEXATION <br /> Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member <br /> Rath:e to adopt Resolution No.6083 to explore the annexation of an <br /> area that includes the Eastmont neighborhood and other contiguous <br /> unincorporated portions of Everett's Urban Growth Area. <br /> The council members expressed their concerns and/or support for the <br /> proposed resolution and annexation. <br /> 393 <br />