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July 2, 2014 <br /> The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 <br /> p.m., July 2, 2014 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, <br /> President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Council <br /> Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Anderson <br /> were present. Mayor Stephanson and Council Member Gipson were <br /> excused. <br /> Council President Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> The minutes of the June 25, 2014 City Council meeting were approved as <br /> printed. Council President Moore abstained from the vote. <br /> COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Stonecipher wished everyone a safe and sane 4th of <br /> July. <br /> CITY ATTORNEY <br /> The City Attorney had no comments. <br /> CITIZEN COMMENTS <br /> Cletus Skrabak, Everett, stated that the $4 million labor reduction package <br /> recommended in the SDAT report plus the elimination of 15 active labor <br /> positions would help reduce the largest expense in the general budget, <br /> improve city services, and eliminate the need for an increase in utility <br /> taxes. <br /> Shean Nasin, Everett, gave an update from an informal group of business <br /> owners, which he formed. He stated that the group met and expressed <br /> that their main concerns are the dilapidated buildings downtown, the lack <br /> of events held at the Comcast arena, and the Mayor's proposed salary <br /> increase. <br /> 185 <br />