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January 11, 2012 <br /> The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 <br /> p.m., January 11, 2012 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City <br /> Hall, President Gipson presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor <br /> Stephanson, Council Members Roberts, Moore, Hatloe, Gipson, Nielsen, <br /> Stonecipher and Affholter were present. <br /> Council Member Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> The minutes of the January 4, 2012 city council meeting were approved. <br /> MAYOR <br /> Mayor Stephanson reported that he visited Olympia to share the City's <br /> legislative priorities with State legislators on January 10th, and remarked <br /> that there would likely be issues on which Council's advice would be <br /> sought in "real time" during the 60-day session. He thanked Pat McClain, <br /> Government Affairs Director, for organizing the agenda and schedule, as <br /> well as Council Member Roberts for attending with them. <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Roberts thanked the Mayor for a great job representing <br /> the City's agenda in Olympia, and Pat McClain as well, and remarked that <br /> he is proud of the regional transportation package the City is supporting. <br /> Council President Gipson requested a report regarding banning the use of <br /> plastic bags. Debra Bryant, CAO/CFO, indicated that staff will bring <br /> information back to Council. Mayor Stephanson remarked that there is <br /> currently an effort being made to ban them at the State level. <br /> CITY ATTORNEY <br /> City Attorney Iles had no comment. <br /> CITIZEN COMMENTS <br /> Dave Grimm, Everett, spoke regarding the excessive boat wake laws <br /> along the Snohomish River and the difficulty he has faced obtaining <br /> enforcement of them. <br /> 8 <br />