2015/08/05 Council Agenda Packet

April 14, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: Thank you so much for considering our request to hold the seventh annual Brett Jensen Memorial, Fun Run/Walk which will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015, with the assembly area being at Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd. in North Everett. We would like to provide you with more details about our request for this event. Background: Our son, Brett, attended Cascade High School where he graduated in 2001. He was a wonderful, talented, kind, fun loving, and caring young adult. Among his many accomplishments, he was Associated student Body President, had a 4.0 grade -point average, played football and track, was a Washington Scholar, a graduation speaker, elected Governor of Boy's State and was selected to Cascade High School's Hall of Fame. In the fall of 2001 he entered the University of Washington. Tragically, on May 7, 2002 he fell to his death off the third story deck of his fraternity. As you can imagine this event has devastated our family and changed our lives forever. Shortly after his death, we established the Brett Akio Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund. In twelve years we have given out over $100,000 to Iocal high school students in the Everett area. Each year we give one scholarship to a deserving Cascade High School student and one in partnership with the Everett Rotary club. Purpose of the Event: The purpose for doing the fun run/walk is really four -fold: 1. First and foremost to remember and honor Brett. 2. To stress the importance of health and fitness. 3. To raise some money so that we can continue giving scholarships through Brett's Memorial Fund. 4. To have fun. Route: The route we have chosen is clearly marked on the enclosed map. We would start and finish at Legion Memorial Park. The approximately 3.5 mile route would go from Legion, head west on Alverson and continue south on Grand to 191 street. At 19' street, the runners and walkers would turn around and run north on Grand back to Legion Memorial Park. The participants would run/walk on the sidewalks, bike paths and shoulders of the road so as not to block traffic. We feel that this route would have minimal effect on traffic as a whole and would require little supervision. Like the last six years no streets would have to be closed for this event. We wou?d have a traffic controller where the run begins and also at 19' and Grand. Traffic cones will be placed where there are no sidewalks or bicycle lanes. Preparation: We are willing to do whatever is required or needed to prepare for this event. The Alverson neighborhood will be be notified through their local association. Please contact Mark Sadler at the City of Everett regarding this or any other concerns you may with traffic control, safety, etc. Mark's work number is 425-257-8967. This event would mean a great deal not only to our family but to the hundreds of friends Brett enjoyed during his shoe 19 years here on earth. Thad{ you again for your time and consideration. if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at either 425 338 1877 or 425 330 8430. Sincerely, lion, Jack, and Meganien_se��