News

Proposition No. 1 Information
On November 2, Mountlake Terrace voters will be asked to consider Proposition 1 to issue bonds for the construction of a new Civic Campus to include a variety of community amenities.
Fact Sheet
www.civiccampus.com
Conceptual Drawing

Travel Data Sought
August 31, 2010 — To help with the creation of a Preferred Bus Strategy for future needs, the City of Mountlake Terrace is asking residents to take a brief survey about their local travel methods.

Council Approves Sale of Utility Revenue Bonds 
August 27, 2010 — On Monday, August 16, the City of Mountlake Terrace entered the bond market with a $6.25 million water and sewer revenue bond, the proceeds of which will be used to fund construction projects for the water, sewer and storm water utilities over the next two years.

Mountlake Terrace Meeting Financial Objectives
Mountlake Terrace Second Quarter 2010 Financial Report

August 27, 2010 — On Monday, August 16, City Manager John Caulfield provided a report to the City Council detailing the city’s 2010 finances and performance measures from January 1 through June 30. The second quarter of 2010 was another successful quarter for the City of Mountlake Terrace, both from an operational and financial perspective reflecting its sound financial and management policies. Overall, most financial projections are tracking consistent with the 2010 budget and the six-year financial forecast.

Patty Forte Linna Exhibit Opens September 1
August 23, 2010 — The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Patty Forte Linna Exhibit at the City of Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue West. Patty Forte Linna finds unique beauty in painting people that are alone in their thoughts, even in a crowd. She also enjoys painting urban landscapes.

Sustainability Goals Being Met
August 20, 2010 — Progress on implementing the Mountlake Terrace Sustainability Strategy was reported to the City Council at a July 19 meeting.

Update: Police Request Public's Help in Locating Hit and Run Driver
August 11, 2010 — On Tuesday, July 13, a pedestrian was struck by a hit and run driver while walking his dog along the south side of 238th Street SW in Mountlake Terrace. The victim sustained serious injuries. The City of Mountlake Terrace Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the driver.

City Awarded Electric Vehicle Stations
August 10, 2010 — The City of Mountlake Terrace has been awarded ten electric vehicle charging stations to be installed upon approval by Community Transit at the Transit Center, near I-5 and 236th Street SW.

Neighborhood Names Sought
August 10, 2010 — Ideas for re-naming two neighborhood districts (now called “East Terrace” and “North Terrace”) in Mountlake Terrace are being sought.  The effort follows up on a Planning Commission suggestion to consider more unique or place-based names for these two neighborhoods.

Mountlake Terrace Receives High Credit Rating
August 5, 2010 — Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has assigned its ‘AA’ Rating to the city’s 2010 series water and sewer revenue bonds. In a report issued on August 4, S&P assigned the city a ‘AA’ rating with a stable outlook, noting that the city has sound financial policies and practices, including quarterly financial performance reviews and a six-year forecasting model. The city’s first-ever rating by Standard & Poor’s, a ‘AA’ rating indicates the city is a quality borrower with very strong capacity to meet its financial commitments.

Arts and Crafts Days Coming to MLT Market
August 5, 2010 — The Mountlake Terrace Farmers Market offers locally grown farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, vinegars, ice cream, kettle corn, plants and other local farm products on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m.

 

Events

Farmers Market
Thursdays, May 6 through October 7, 3 – 7pm, 58th and 232nd Street SW
Farmers Market offers farm fresh fruit, produce, herbs, flowers, honey, baked goods, kettle corn, coffee, ice cream, vinegars, bedding plants, and more. Markets occur each Thursday from 3 to 7 pm through October 7. Arts and Crafts Days are August 19 and September 30.

Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 & 3, 11 am to 9 pm and 11 am to 5 pm
Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue West
Enjoy paintings, prints, drawings, miniatures, photography, and 3-dimensional works by top local and regional artists. This is one of the best art shows in the region and a great way to spend a beautiful fall weekend. Click here for information on how to enter.

Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 3, 6:30 pm, Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Avenue West
The Annual Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony features music, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. Volunteers serve cocoa and cookies while children carol. The “tree” which can be seen from miles around, is a frame constructed with lights and sits atop the city’s water tower. Tour de Terrace and the city’s police, public works, and recreation/parks departments as well as Snohomish County Fire District 1 work together to put on this festive event. Don’t forget to dress warm and wear boots if the weather is wet.


Ongoing Activities

Mountlake Terrace Library Events and Programs  23300 58th Avenue West