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April 25, 2012 <br /> The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at <br /> 12:30 p.m., April 25, 2012 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett <br /> City Hall, President Gipson presiding. Upon roll call it was found that <br /> Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Hatloe, <br /> Gipson, and Nielsen were present. Council Members Stonecipher and <br /> Affholter were excused. <br /> David Hall, Assistant City Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> The minutes of the April 18, 2012 Everett City Council meeting were <br /> approved as printed. Council Member Gipson abstained from the vote. <br /> MAYOR <br /> Mayor Stephanson had no comments. <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Roberts mentioned that the Boeing Company is looking <br /> at the next generation of the 777 and also looking at the possibility of <br /> locating other facilities that may be here. The city has an outstanding <br /> track record of working with the aerospace industry and we need to be <br /> doing everything we can in reaching out to the aerospace industry. <br /> Mayor Stephanson responded that the Snohomish County Alliance is <br /> deeply involved in this issue as well. This issue will span alot of different <br /> areas of interest in the community. It will help us accelerate higher <br /> education with Washington State University. The Port is looking closely at <br /> what the future will hold for them relative to how they respond and ensure <br /> the supply chain. We are well positioned but need to be cautious. The <br /> decisions made in the next few years won't be felt for a decade or longer. <br /> We remain focused. <br /> President Gipson thanked Council Member Moore for running last week's <br /> meeting. On behalf of Administrative Assistant's Day he thanked the city <br /> council administrative assistant, Deb Williams, and all admin assistants <br /> throughout the city organization. <br /> 117 <br />