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Track II. Tourism and Cultural Development The City believes that Everett . . . and Snohomish County . . . can and should capitalize on the burgeoning tourist markets of Western Washington, Seattle, British Columbia, Alaska and the Pacific Rim countries. The City seeks to develop its commercial recreation, cultural and entertainment resources to emerge as a destination point and gateway to other attractions of the Pacific Northwest. Moreover, the City desires to establish a reputation a a cordial, comfortable and competent convention and visitor host. A. The City supports the aggressive community-wide effort toward the realization of The Henry M. Jackson Center. The complex will include facilities commemorating the life and career of Senator Jackson. B. The City will work with the Port of Everett to further cultural, commercial recreation, restaurant, and entertainment development along the Harborfront. The City encourages the development of service and retail business in and around Everett Marina, and at other Harborfront and riverfront sites conducive to commercial activity. C. The City also looks to its riverfront as a rare opportunity to historically redevelop and introduce new and diverse uses, thus providing an interesting and inviting entryway to the City. D. The City will work with the Boeing Company, Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties to enhance, expand and promote the 767/747 tours . . . the City's biggest and most notable tourist attraction. E. The City will support and participate in the solicitation and servicing of convention groups believing that the introduction of visitors to the community bolsters the service, retail and entertainment industries, improves the image of the City and is environmentally preferable. F. The City supports enhancement of recreation within the City and in Snohomish County. Harbor tours, river float trips, delta excursions and similar attractions should be investigated, encouraged and supported. G. The City will pursue access alternatives to Jetty Island for recreation and industrial uses. H. The City will pursue the establishment of a historical museum portraying the community's rich history, the legacy of the rail and timber industries and innumerable treasures offered to the City by its citizens. I. The City will investigate the proposals of Thoresen-Peterson Planning Group for Pacific Rim cultural exchanges, displays and festival activities at the Harborfront. J. Partnership: City - Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, Port, Historical Society, Boeing Company.