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Work on Sumner’s newest park,at Meade McCumber andParker Road, is under way.

The park project starts with the instal-lation of stormwater systems, site gradework, and street improvements toParker Road.

This infrastructure work will be fol-lowed by the completion of the sidewalknetwork along Parker Road as well as amajority of the internal pathways, bas-ketball court, and picnic shelter area. Afuture phase will be the kids play area,shuffleboard areas, and main gatewayentrance.

The City has assembled a park sponsorcatalog, where businesses, families, orindividuals can donate to sponsor ele-ments of the park. Donations can helpto sponsor all or part of benches, tables,playground equipment, and other parkelements at various amounts.

Those who do not want to sponsor a spe-cific item can donate to sponsor a “patchof the park” for a $50. Everyone whodonates will have their name listed on aplaque which will be located in the park

when it is complete.

Donations can be mailed in or paid atthe finance counter and will be markedin the budget as park-specific funds.The park donation catalog is availableon the City of Sumner website from thelink on the homepage or at theCommunity Development Departmentin City Hall. The Parks Board will beworking on a name for the park.

If you have any questions call RobertHoller at 253-299-5526 or [email protected].

CITY OF SUMNER NEWSLETTERISSUE 36 MAY 2005

SEE INSIDE

Work Begins on New Park

Street improvements on Va l l e yAvenue East and West Va l l e yHighway East began on May 17.Utility work for relocation of electricand phone service is currently underway.

The street improvements will includeconstruction of a new traffic signal,street lighting, a pedestrian crossingwith signal and more than 3,800 feetof curb, gutter and sidewalk near theOld Cannery.

The project will also include newstorm sewer and associated drainagefacilities, new water mains sndpaving of Valley Avenue East andWest Valley Highway. Site Develop-ment Inc. of Tacoma is the contractor.

This project is primarily funded by agrant from the State TransportationImprovement Board (TIB). Whencompleted, the project will enhancesafety with increased illuminationand raised sidewalks and alsoimprove traffic circulation. Work isexpected to extend into winter 2005-06.

Motorists should expect traffic delaysduring construction hours throughoutthe duration of this project. The useof alternate routes for through trafficduring construction hours is advised.The adjacent businesses will be acces-sible. For further information andupdates on this project, contact KimScattarella, PE, Associate CityEngineer at 253-299-5703 or [email protected].

ImprovementsComing to

Valley Ave. andWest Valley Hwy.

A sign announces the coming developmentof a new park on the corner of MeadeMcCumber Road and Parker Road.

■ Mayor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . 2

■ No Trucks on Valley Ave. . . . . .3

■ Sounder Van Service . . . . . . . .3

■ Meet K9 Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

■ Great Golf Deals . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ Ask Dr. Sumner . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ Council Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . 8 New Entryway Sign Unveiledpage 3

SUMNER COMMUNITY CONNECTION2

CITY OF SUMNER1104 Maple St.

Sumner, WA 98390253-863-8300

253-299-5509 FAX

MAYORBarbara Skinner 299-5790

CITY COUNCILSteve Allsop 299-5793

Curt Brown 299-5796

Mike Connor 299-5795

Dave Enslow 299-5792

Mark Evers 299-5791

Leroy Goff 299-5797

Matt Richardson 299-5794

CITY STAFFJohn Doan, City Administrator 299-5501

Steve Zamberlin, Administrative ServicesDirector 299-5591

Wendy Shook, Court Administrator 299-5621

Patricia Bosmans, City Attorney 299-5611

Susan Clary, City Clerk 299-5500

Paul Rogerson, Community DevelopmentDirector 299-5521

Mary Ann Norquist, Finance/SystemsDirector 299-5541

Colleen Wilson, Police Chief 299-5641

Dan Packer, Fire Chief 863-5451

Bill Shoemaker, Public Works Director299-5701

Bruce Johnson, Community/Senior ServicesManager 299-5731

Lee Anderson, Parks and Facilities Manager 299-5631

CITY OFFICES

Administration/Finance 863-8300FAX 299-5509

Cemetery 299-5510

Court 863-7635

Fire (non-emergency) 863-5451

Golf Course 863-8198

Parks & Recreation 891-6500

Permit Center 299-5530

Police (non-emergency) 863-6384

Senior Center 863-2910

Utilities & Billing 299-5546

Website: www.ci.sumner.wa.us

We are living in interesting times in Sumner. A plan hasbeen drafted that will shape our community for the next20 years!

The Sumner Planning Commission has been studying our “DraftComprehensive Land Use Plan” for two years and now the CityCouncil is reviewing the Commission’s work. Both groups havebeen supported by our exceptional Community Developmentstaff. It has been an intense process.

Our Council Chambers were packed with over 100 people onMay 2, when the City Council held a public hearing on the“Draft” plan. We heard a wide range of questions and concerns about what was inthe plan and it was very clear that the citizens of Sumner love this community andthey want its special qualities protected.

We are nearing the end of this planning cycle. The Council is examining thePlanning Commission’s recommendations very carefully and we hope to be readyto vote on the final plan at our meeting on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m.

I hate to say it but Sumner isn’t a small town any more. We may think of Sumnerthat way but we have 8,900 residents, a large industrial area, a flourishing com-mercial district on Main Street, and experts say that another 3,500 people couldmove here in the next 20 years. Many more people will move in around us. Thesepeople will need housing and services -- police, fire, parks, streets, sewer, water –and all of those amenities that we expect in Sumner.

The Council and I share your devotion to Sumner. We care deeply about preserv-ing what is special about Sumner while we address the needs of our future citi-zens. We will do our best to produce a plan that takes us to what Sumner mustbe, in 2025, while protecting what we love about our community today.

Please contact me with any comments or questions at [email protected] 253-299-5790.

Barbara Skinner

Barbara Skinner

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

MAY 2005

Mike Connor is a veteran on the Sumner City Council, havingserved as a Councilman since 1991. He now is serving the sec-ond year in a four-year term, having been last elected inNovember 2004.

Mike is chairman of the Council’s Public Works Committee andalso serves on the Parks Committee. He represents Sumner onthe Pierce County Regional Council as vice chairman.

Mike’s expertise on the Council is in public works and land use.Mike’s main area of concern as a Councilman is managinggrowth in Sumner. He believes it is important that the City fol-low its established plans for growth and development and treatthe planning document such as the Comprehensive Plan as acontract with the citizens on what is going to be created in Sumner.

Mike would like the City to work harder to get people involved in planning thefuture and in community affairs. He wants the City to re-establish ties between adhoc volunteer groups and individual citizens who can help the City as volunteers.

Mike is retired after a career in construction. He and his wife have lived in Sumnerfor 26 years. They have two adult children and two grandchildren.

Mike Connor

CITY COUNCIL PROFILE

Beginning August 1, 2005, trucks will be prohibited fromdriving on Valley Avenue from State Route 410 to thePuyallup Street/East Valley Highway intersection. Trucksmaking deliveries may enter this zone, but all other com-mercial trucks are prohibited.

The east-west route from the intersection of Valley Avenueand Main Street to the intersection of Sumner TappsHighway and 64th Street East was also removed from thetruck route list. This includes Main Street from ValleyAvenue to 160th Avenue East, 160th Avenue East fromMain Street to 64th Street East and 64th Street East from160th Avenue East to the Sumner-Tapps Highway.

The City Council felt that by Auust there will be adequateroutes to accommodate commercial truck traffic with thecompletion of the Puyallup Street extension to East ValleyHighway and the opening of the new SR 167 interchange at24th Street. These street improvements plus others such asimprovements to the West Valley Highway were plannedand constructed to provide adequate transportation corri-dors to serve the industrial area in North Sumner.

It has been the City’s intent to plan and build transporta-tion infrastructure that redirects regional traffic and signif-icantly reduces the amount of pass-through traffic andtruck traffic within the residential and retail commercialcenter of the community.

SUMNER COMMUNITY CONNECTION3 MAY 2005

New Entrance SignUnveiled May 1

Sound Transit, along with its partner Pierce Transit, start-ed a new residential “VanShare” pilot program March 14with service to the Sumner Sounder Station.

VanShare provides a hassle-free connection between a com-muter’s residence, or other convenient origin pickup points,and the Sumner Sounder station.

Features of the VanShare pilot program include:■ Only three people are needed to start aVanShare; a minimum of five is desired.■ During the 2005 pilot project, the cost forVanShare is free. Fares will be established prior

to the end of the pilot project in December 2005.■ The vehicles are staged at a parking lot near a Sounderstation or at a volunteer driver’s home.■ Pilot project VanShare vans have reserved parking at theSounder station.■ The participants determine the schedule of the vehicles.Sound Transit has contracted with Pierce Transit to both

provide and operate the vans.

Commuters interested in more information onVanShare can contact Kim Straub at (253) 983-2724, or [email protected].

The new entrance sign at the intersection of Traffic Avenueand Thompson Street was unveiled in a ceremony May 1.

Sumner Arts Commissioners worked with artist SteveYager to design the new entrance sign. It reflects the ele-ments most valued by the community - a view of Mt.Rainier, our segment of the valley, the two rivers flowingthrough and around our City, and the beautiful old willowtree that once stood on the corner. The sculpture weightsmore than 2,000 pounds and is 16 feet long by 8 feet tall.

Jacky Esselstrom, Urban Forestry Commission chairper-son, designed and supervised the community effort whichincluded the Urban Forestry Commission and local volun-teers to terrace and plant the corner.

Yager, a recognized artist from Edgewood, creates commis-sioned stainless steel, bronze and copper sculptures.He alsocreated, the “Essence of Sumner”, the Commissions’s firstpiece of public art which hangs outside of City Hall.

For additional information contact the CommunityDevelopment Department in the City of Sumner at 253-299-5520.

City Removes Truck Traffic from Valley Avenue

Sound Transit Brings First Residential Van Service to Sumner

Artist Steve Yager stands with members of the Sumner ArtsCommission in front of the new entrance sign. Arts Commissionmembers are, from left, Mary Anderson, Barbara Bitetto, LanaHoover, Vicki Connor, Donna Hardtke, Jan Sanford, ChairCindi Hochstatter, Leslie Hollingsworth-Loftin, and SallyAbrams, City staff. Not pictured are commission members LisaKane and Carol Bell

Over the last year the SumnerPolice Department has put afocused effort on the creation of amodel K-9 unit. The Ta m a k iFoundation funded the initialacquisition of K9 Max and histraining through Canyon CrestKennels. During the initial forma-tion of the K9 program, OfficerChad Kiblinger was selected to beK9 Max’s handler.

From the onset of the program,initial obedience training for K9Max was stressed along withinteraction of K9 Max with thegeneral public. Under the guid-ance of Ron Pace, owner ofCanyon Crest Kennels andRetired Tacoma K9 Officer BruceJackson, K9 Max completed thetraining in January and graduat-ed to a structured course thatwould meet requirements forGeneralist/Patrol Dog.,

Over the past four months,advanced K9 training sessionshave been conducted with Officer Kiblinger and K9 Max. These exercises havecontinued to grow with increased difficulty and complexity in the areas of track-ing, area searches, building searches, evidence finds, handler protection, vehicleprotection, obstacle work and courage under fire.

In addition to this intense training regimen, the K9 Team of Chad and Max haveconducted several public demonstrations and presentations including both theSumner and Bonney Lake Citizen Academies and various school functions.

The training will soon be completed. Officer Kiblinger and K9 Max will be testedand assessed on their knowledge and practical application skills during a seriesof certification drills conducted by the Washington State Police K9 Association.Recent testing of Sumner’s K9 team along side the Metro K9 organization for thecounty reflected a high level of knowledge, skill and ability from both OfficerKiblinger and K9 Max.


‘Red Light Means Stop’ Signs Coming“Red Means Stop” signs may soon be seen to remind localmotorists of this simple driving rule. In Sumner, as in manycities, the yellow light has come to symbolize "hurry up"instead of "slow down."

The signs are being considered because red-light running hasbecome the leading cause of urban automobile crashes inAmerica. Each year, red-light running results in as many as218,000 crashes nationally, over 900 deaths and 181,000injuries at a societal cost of $14 billion.

More information on the problem and what you can do can befound at www.stopredlightrunning.com.

MAY 2005

Sumner FireDepartment getting

new fire engine

What’s big and red and takes about 9months to build? In this case, it’s anew fire engine!

On April 18, the City Council awardedthe bid for the purchase of a new fireengine to American LaFranceNorthwest. As part of their long-standing partnership with the City ofSumner, Pierce County Fire District#1 agreed to pay 50 percent of the cost.

Sumner firefighters are expected totake delivery of the state of the art fireengine in early 2006. Why does it takeso long to take delivery of a new fireengine? Unlike your passenger car,there is no lot full of fire engines justwaiting for loving owners. Instead,fire engines are built to the specificneeds of the community they willserve.

Sumner Fire Department Captain PatRisley and a committee of departmentpersonnel spent countless hours devel-oping and refining detailed specifica-tions to ensure that this new piece ofequipment will serve the City ofSumner and its citizens for years tocome. During construction of the fireengine, fire department personnel willmake several trips back to the factoryto monitor progress and make surethat everything is done just right.

The new engine, which can pump over2,000 gallons of water per minute ontoa fire, will replace the current front-line apparatus which was purchasedin 1991. The existing fire engine doesnot meet current safety standards andrequires an ever increasing amount ofmaintenance. In addition to theincreased pumping capacity, the newengine will also have more storagespace for the many tools required toperform the varied tasks firefightersface each day.

So come next spring, if you see fire-fighters pacing like expectant fathers,don’t be concerned. They’re just await-ing the arrival of their new 35,000pound baby!

K9 Max a Valuable Tool for Sumner Police

K9 Max and his Police Department handlerChad Kiblinger


CI T Y HAL L CA L E N D A R

JUNE 2Planning Commission,7 p.m., Council Chambers

JUNE 6City Council Meeting,7 p.m., Council Chambers

JUNE 9Forestry Commission,4 p.m., Upstairs conference room

Design Commission6 p.m., Council Chambers

JUNE 13City Council Study Session6 p.m., Council Chambers

JUNE 15Youth Commission,6:30 p.m., Police training room

JUNE 20City Council Meeting,7 p.m., Council Chambers

JUNE 23Arts Commission,6 p.m., Main conference room

JUNE 27City Council Study Session6 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 4City Hall Closed, Independence Day

JULY 5City Council Meeting,7 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 7Planning Commission,7 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 11City Council Study Session6 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 14Forestry Commission,4 p.m., Upstairs conference room

Design Commission6 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 18City Council Meeting,7 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 25City Council Study Session6 p.m., Council Chambers

JULY 28Arts Commission,6 p.m., Main conference room

AUGUST 1City Council Meeting,7 p.m., Council Chambers

AUGUST 4Planning Commission,7 p.m., Council Chambers

AUGUST 8Study Session6 p.m., Council Chambers

AUGUST 11Forestry Commission,4 p.m., Upstairs conference room

Design Commission6 p.m., Council Chambers City Council

AUGUST 15City Council Meeting,7 p.m., Council Chambers

AUGUST 22Study Session6 p.m., Council Chambers

AUGUST 25Arts Commission,6 p.m., Main conference room

JUNE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

JULY

JUNE 14SHS Graduation, 7 p.m., White River

Amphitheater

JUNE 25Sumner merchants sidewalk sale,10 a.m. - 5 p.m, Main Street

JULY 4Music Off Main concert, 2 - 3:30 p.m.,Heritage Park

JULY 10 Sumner 5th Annual Classy Chassis Car Show, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., downtownarea

MAY 2005

AUGUST

The Sumner float was awarded theQueen's Trophy at this year’s DaffodilParade.

All American Flag DayCelebration

June 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Sumner Athletic Complex

Flag dedication • Music • Games • Contests

Pack a picnnic lunch and bring the family down

for an afternoon full of community pride.

Watch for the “Summer Fun”edition of CommunityConnections coming in June.


Good things are always happen-ing in Sumner but you don’talways see them. This year that

is not the case. Below is a partial list.

■ Two of our worst roads in the city –Zehnder Street and Valley Av e n u eEast in front of The Old Cannery – arebeing totally improved. Zehnder Streetwas a mere 30 years in the making.

■ Our park – yet to be named – atParker and Meade McCumber isbreaking ground. Coming this springwill be curb, gutter, sidewalks, park-ing, grass, basketball court and awalking trail.

■ One thing you won’t see – afterAugust 1 – is big trucks on ValleyAvenue. More than 180 trucks (the bigones) use that road every day. That’sthe equivalent of close to 1,000 carsthat will be gone off a residential streetsurrounded by three schools, fourchurches and many homes.

■ The Beach House property has anew owner. Plans for a new buildingare in the works.

■ The golf course is turning around. Itwas six months ago that we hired BillyCasper Golf. Loads of improvements tothe course have been made, includingnew bunkers throughout. Mark Jensen

was just hired asteaching pro, andWILL help your golfgame. A new club-house will be in byfall.

■ For you coffeelovers, Starbucks isopening soon as is anew pizza restau-rant. I think the

buildings along East Main look greatthanks in part to our East MainDesign Strategy which implementedsignificant design standards for devel-opment.

■ The Council is coming close toadopting our updated ComprehensivePlan which includes the town centerplan. This is our way to plan for thenext 20 years. There has been someapprehension about this plan but I’veseen that dwindle as residents get thefacts. One fact is that there will not bea parking garage so you can put thatone to rest.

So have a latte. Enjoy a pizza. Watchand enjoy this summer as some thingscome (parks) while others go (trucks). Iknow I will.

– Mark Evers

CITY COUNCIL CORNER

Looking for a great golf deal? Registerfor the Sumner Meadow’s e-savers club( w w w.golfsumnermeadows.com) andstart saving on golf today.

Each member of the Sumner Meadow’se-savers club will receive a bi-monthlynewsletter with upcoming events andexclusive golf specials at the golfcourse. Additionally, players may nowpurchase a Sumner Meadows Player’sCard – the best golf deal in the area.Purchase a card and receive:

■ FREE Weekday Greens Fee■ 20% Discount, valid Monday -Friday, anytime.■ 5 Range Tokens■ Free 30 Min Lesson■ Twilight & Moonlight 1 Hour Early■ 10% Discount on merchandise■ Entry in Sumner Rewards Program

■ Special Card Holder-only events andactivities.

Plus, each card holder will be enteredinto the Sumner Meadows RewardsProgram. The rewards program enti-tles golfers one point for every dollarspent on greens fees, and golfers canearn FREE rounds of golf and entryinto a FREE VIP golf outing. TheSumner Meadows Players Card offersmore than $150 in value for just $40!

For more information, visit the golfshop or www.golfsumnermeadows.com.

Golf Deals Available at Sumner Meadows

Zehnder Street - This project con-sists of rebuilding Zehnder and con-struction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks,water main, storm drainage and asso-ciated facilities. This will provide amuch-needed east-west pedestrianconnection. The project is expected tobe under construction in early sum-mer and be completed by this fall.

Tacoma-Puyallup Intersection -This intersection is being redesignedwith enlarged curves, sidewalk modifi-cations and reconstructed roadway topermit larger turning movements bylarger trucks and to ease traffic flow.Construction is scheduled to begin inJuly and completed in fall of this year.

Chip Sealing - This project will bemanaged by Pierce County PublicWorks and will include chip sealing ofa number of residential streets southof Maple Street, between Traffic andWood Avenues, primarily onThompson and Park Streets, Cherry,Kincaid and Alder Avenues. This pro-ject is scheduled for August.

For further information on these pro-ject, contact Kim Scattarella, PE,Associate City Engineer at 253-299-5703 or email [email protected].

MarkEvers

More Street ProjectsThis Summer

Paul Rogerson has been hired as theCity’s new Community DevelopmentDirector.

Paul has been the Planning Managerfor the City of Bremerton since 2002.Previously he has held planning lead-ership positions in Grays HarborC o u n t y, Shelton, and Fife. For tenyears he managed his own construc-tion company in Shelton, Washington.

He is a 1977 graduate of theUniversity of Washington. In 1991 heobtained a Masters of Urban andRegional Planning from EasternWashington University.

Paul is filling the position that wasvacated when former CommunityDevelopment Director John Doanbecame Sumner City Administrator.

New CommunityDevelopment Director


The staff at the Sumner Senior Center serve the hun-dreds of Sumner seniors who visit the Senior Centerand who regularly depend on the programs provided

there. Programs include daily lunches, entertainment, daytrips, daily classes, health services and special events.

The Senior Center is a beehive of activities on typical week-days. Each month they serve over 900 meals. Last year theSenior Center logged more than 21,000 visits.

Senior Center staff members are Bruce Johnson,Community/Senior Services Manager; Linda Clerget,Program Coordinator; Bette Western, Office Assistant; andDenise Shultz, Trip Coordinator.

Besides their duties at the Senior Center, the staff hasother responsibilities including coordinating the City’s vol-unteer program. They recruit and set up volunteers to helpout at various City departments. Volunteers help servemeals or perform at the Senior Center, or they perform cler-ical tasks at City Hall.

The staff is responsible for human services contracting,such as the arrangement with the Family Services Centerfor community outreach programs. The staff also adminis-

ters the City’s community development block grant pro-gram.

The Sumner Senior Center, 15506 62nd St. Ct. E, is openweekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information about pro-grams and services, call the Center at 863-2910.

DEPARTMENT PROFILE

The Senior Center staff, from left: Denise Shultz, Tr i pCoordinator; Bette Western, Office Assistant; ; Linda ClergetProgram Coordinator; and Bruce Johnson, Community/SeniorServices Manager.

COMINGS AND GOINGS

NEWPaul Rogerson, CD DirectorRon Basinger, WWTP, Operator 2Don Cole, FF/ParamedicMason Lewis, FF/Paramedic

Corey Sanderford, FF/ParamedicReema Shakra, CD, Assistant PlannerNicole Davis, PW, Admin. AssistantLEFTSherry Arciniega, PW, Admin. Assistant

What Are The RulesRegarding Political

Signs?

Temporary political signs announcingthe campaign of a person for publicoffice may be allowed on private prop-erty, with the consent of the privateproperty owner, and on street rightsof way provided that the sign does notrestrict the view of vehicular traffic.

Signs are limited to 36 square feet forthe total of all faces with no one faceexceeding 18 square feet. They can’texceed a height of 4-1/2 feet.

The signs must be removed no laterthan five days after the election. Thecandidate whose name appears on thesign shall be responsible for removal.If the signs are not removed, they canbe removed by the City.

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Sumner Senior Center

Citizens Appointed to Commissions Sumner resident Gene McCaul has been appointed to the Urban ForestryCommission. Mr. McCaul has a BS degree from Washington State University inForest Management and has been employed by West Fork Timber Company as aforester since 1978. Mr. McCaul enjoys visiting local schools to educate the stu-dents about forestry. He has also been involved in the community by helpingplant trees at local Arbor Day events. His experience and knowledge in treeinventory will be helpful in helping to keep track of the trees in Sumner.

Orting resident William Whipkey has been appointed to the DesignCommission. Mr. Whipkey has worked as a union journeyman carpenter for 10years doing commercial buildings such as high-rise, hotel, retail-office space andindustrial structures. He graduated from the University of Washington’s CivilEngineering Department with a degree in Civil Engineering. Previously heworked for the City of Seattle’s Bridge and Roadway structure department. Forthe past 15 years, he has had his own consulting engineering company which islocated three miles from Sumner.

Sumner resident Melissa Montgomery has been appointed to the UrbanForestry Commission She has a Master’s Degree in Marine Affairs from theUniversity of Washington, a BS in Biology and a BA in Environmental Studiesfrom Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. She is currently the Aquatic LandManager for the Shoreline District with the Washington Department of NaturalResources. Previously, she held positions at the School of Marine Affairs,University of Washington, and Seattle and Pioneer Technologies Corporation inOlympia.

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ITEMS PASSED BY THE CITYCOUNCIL MARCH-APRIL 2005

MARCH

■ Adopted Resolution No. 1146entering into an InterlocalAgreement with Pierce County FireProtection District No. 22 andPierce County Fire ProtectionDistrict No. 1 to provide adminis-trative services to the Sumner FireDepartment.

■ Adopted Resolution No. 1147waiving the competitive biddingrequirements and authorizing anagreement with 3D Sumner LLCfor the purchase of topsoil for theEastside Park.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2117approving a supplemental budget.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2118amending the Sumner MunicipalCode to add two sections to theInternational Fire Code.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2120modifying the restricted parkingzone around the train station.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2121

establishing a Restricted ParkingZone on Lewis Avenue.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2122approving a Zehnder StreetReimbursement Agreement.

■ Authorized a DistributionAgreement with Pierce CountyDepartment of EmergencyManagement for the receipt of aMobile Data Computer and DataRadio Modem.

■ Authorized an InteragencyAgreement with the EmergencyManagement Division of theWashington State MilitaryDepartment for installation of anAll Hazards alert BroadcastWarning System.

■ Authorized a ProfessionalServices Agreement withParametrix, Inc. for the design ofZehnder Street.

■ Authorize a ProfessionalServices Agreement with Gray &Osborne, Inc. for design ofimprovements related to theWastewater Treatment Plantexpansion.

■ Accepted the Cyrus WoodNeighborhood Sidewalk Project.

APRIL

■ Confirmed the Mayor ’s appoint-ment of William Whipkey to theDesign Commission for a termending April 2006.

■ Confirmed the Mayor’s appoint-ment of Melissa Montgomery tothe Urban Forestry Commissionfor a term ending April 2008.

■ Confirmed the Mayor’s re-appointment of Marshall Bennettand David Bisom to the DesignCommission for terms ending April2009; Lisa Kane, Lana Hoover,Barbara Bitetto and MaryAnderson to the Arts Commissionto terms ending April 2008;Cynthia Bush to the PlanningCommission to a term ending April2011 and Dennis Tompkins to theUrban Forestry Commission to aterm ending April 2008.

■ Confirmed the Mayor’s appoint-ment of Gene McCaul to theUrban Forestry Commission to aterm ending April 2008.

■ Awarded a contract to FoxIsland Construction, Inc. for con-struction of the Eastside Park.

■ Awarded a contract to SiteDevelopment, Inc. for the ValleyAvenue East Street ImprovementProject.

■ Awarded a contract toParametrix, Inc. for theConstruction Phase of the ValleyAvenue East Street ImprovementProject.

■ Modified a User Agreementwith LESA adding the RecordsManagement system.

■ Awarded a bid to AmericanLafrance Northwest for the pur-chase of a new Fire engine.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2123amending the Truck Route.

■ Adopted Ordinance No. 2124amending the rates at SumnerMeadows Golf Links.

■ Adopted Resolution No. 1155formally identifying the accessroad to Sumner Meadows GolfLinks as “Golf Links Drive”.

Watch the SumnerCity Council

on Channel 22

You can watch SumnerCity Council meetingsfrom the comfort of yourown living room.

Replays of the Councilmeetings can be viewedon Channel 22 at thefollowing times:

Mondays 2 a.m.Wednesdays 8 p.m.Thursdays midnight Fridays 10 p.m.Sundays 8 a.m.

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