The City Council approved the following items at this weeks’ meeting. Stay in touch with what’s happening in your area by tuning into the city’s online public meetings.

Adoption of Ordinance to Establish Parking Restrictions – To accomodate the expansionn of the Interurban Trail new parking restrictions will be enforced along 228th street and new lanes will be configured by the City of Edmonds before October 1, 2011.

Approval of Interlocal Agreement with SNOCOM for Financial Services – The city’s 14 month partnership with SNOCOM, which provided financial services at a rate of $40 per hours recently expired. Both parties have seen finacial benifit and have agreed to renew their contract until either party decides to terminate the relationship.

Cancellation of February 17, 2011 Work/Study Session – Due to scheduling conflicts while attending  the AWC City Legislative Action Conference in Olympia.

Approval of Resolution to Establish a Planning Committee for a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority – With the hopes of better service to Mountlake Terrace and the surrounding areas, the city will be pursing the creation of a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority and has appointed the following council members to lead the planning committee, Mayor Jerry Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Sonmore, and Councilmember Doug McCardle.

Approval of City Council Subcommittee’s Recommendation to Appoint Interim Board and Commission Members – The following board volunteers will serve the city until 6/30/2011.

• Logan Galyan – Recreations and Parks Advisory Commission (RPAC)
• Kim Michel – Community Policy Advisory
• Andrew Morrison – Arts Advisory Commision
• Rene Shrewsbury – Community Policing Advisory Board.

Adoption of Resolution Opposing Frontier’s Cable TV Rate Increase – The city will send a letter to Frontier Cable stating their displeasure at the rate increase and abondanment of their previous committment to provide FIOS services.