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After our post on Friday, the City received feedback from members of the Mill Creek City Council (Council) that it needed to clarify the Council's responses. Please read on.

As stated previously, on July 29, the City held a Special City Council Meeting where representatives from South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue (SCF) were invited to discuss their recent redeployment, the reorganization of the Regional Fire Authority, and how the redeployment affected Mill Creek.

Chief Bob Eastman and his team provided an overview of their new organizational roadmap, which resulted in the removal of two paramedics from Station 76 (FS 76) in Mill Creek. During the meeting, Councilmembers expressed concern because SCF had not provided any notice regarding the proposed redeployment and the impact it might have on Mill Creek, or any data or justification supporting the decision. Mayor Brian Holtzclaw expressed that in the absence of such information, Council could not assess the District's redeployment decision.           

Council is very concerned because the redeployment is contrary to SCF's original promise to the residents of Mill Creek during the annexation process in 2021 and 2022, that a five-person firefighter/paramedic crew would continue operating from FS 76. The City believes that maintaining the staffing levels at FS 76 was a critical factor in the voters' approval of the annexation. Councilmembers expressed their disappointment with the lack of transparency and communication surrounding the changes affecting the station and Mill Creek residents.

In the coming weeks, Council will be asking the District for more information and data supporting the District's decision to redeploy the paramedics from FS 76.

Additionally, Mayor Holtzclaw, along with City Manager Yamamoto, will be attending the Board of Commissioners' meeting on August 6, 2025, to express their Concerns.

To learn more, you can watch the presentation on YouTube. If you have any questions about the redeployment, please reach out to SCF.

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Keep an eye out for Snohomish County trucks striping roads in Mill Creek this Saturday, August 2nd.

Expect delays starting at 8:00 a.m. and throughout the day on the following roadways:  

• 35th Ave
• Silver Crest Drive
• 148th St. SE
• 136th St. SE
• Dumas Rd.
• Trillium
• Village Green Dr. 
• Seattle Hill Road
• Mill Creek Blvd. 
• Main Street

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 29, 2025, in a special meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:

• South County Fire staff presented their redeployment program to Council.
• The Office of the Washington State Auditor conducted the 2024 Entrance Conference.
• Council voted unanimously to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners, Public Sector Inc.
• Council voted unanimously to approve a First Aid and Safety Agreement with Cintas.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the amended and restated Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County 911.
• Council reviewed and discussed the second draft of proposed changes to the Financial Management Policies No. 300-03.
   

Join the Mill Creek Police Department, South County Fire, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the City of Mill Creek on August 5, 2025, for a free community event at Pine Meadow Park (15803 32nd Ave. S) featuring cornhole, bike rodeo, story time, line dancing, food, and more!

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. 

Thank you to our vendors: Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis of Mill Creek, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Starbucks, Huckleberry Corn, and 7-Eleven.

For more information visit millcreekwa.gov/events.

The Mill Creek City Council met on July 22, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:

•    Chief of Police Stan White swore in Sergeant Todd Bridgman.
•    State Representative April Berg presented a 2025 Legislative Update.
•    Mayor Brian Holtzclaw proclaimed August 5, 2025, as National Night Out in the City of Mill Creek and July 26, 2025, as National Disability Independence Day in the City of Mill Creek.
•    Council voted unanimously to approve amendments to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to add the Citywide Catch Basin Repair Project, amendments to the allocation of resources in the CIP, and amendments to the 2025-2026 Biennium Budget.
•    Council voted 6-1 to approve a redevelopment strategy for the Dobson, Remillard, Church, and Cook (DRCC) properties.
•    Council voted unanimously to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Everett School District for the 2025-2026 School Resource Officers.
 

E-bikes and e-motorcycles are very different devices and have different safety requirements to be operated in Mill Creek.

• E-Bikes: have pedals, have pedals, may have electric assistance, must follow speed limits, must follow Mill Creek regulations.
• E-Motorcycles: have footpegs, motor-powered, require safety features, require a driving endorsement or license, require safety gear.

Did You Know?

The use of all motorcycles (gas and electric) must meet several legal requirements in the City of Mill Creek. These requirements include:

• “No person may drive either a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled motorcycle, or a motor-driven cycle unless such person has a valid driver's license specially endorsed by the director to enable the holder to drive such vehicles.” (RCW 46.20.500). The RCW refers to the Director of Licensing.
• Street legal safety features are required, such as headlights, brake lights, mirrors, tires, fenders, and a horn.
• Safety gear is required, including a Department of Transportation-approved helmet.
• You must have knowledge of traffic laws and ride responsibly.

For more information, please visit our e-bike safety page.

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The Mill Creek City Council met on July 8, 2025, in a hybrid meeting.

Here is a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:

• City Manager Yamamoto and Director Ryan introduced the South Town Center Master Plan Kick-Off.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for the design of the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Osborn Consulting, Inc. for the Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Work Plan design.
• Council voted 6-0 to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for the Silver Crest Drive Reconstruction Project design.
• Council voted 6-0 to approve the Design Review Board Bylaws.
• Council held a Study Session focusing on the Library Park and Veterans Monument project.