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News

Ferndale Begins Search for New City Administrator

Ferndale Begins Search for New City Administrator

Greg Young

After fourteen years as City Administrator, Greg Young is concluding his service for Ferndale at the end of 2018. Mayor Jon Mutchler has decided not to renew his contract and has tapped Community Development Director Jori Burnett as an interim City Administrator while the City begins the search for a replacement.

“Mr. Young’s service has been exceptional, and he has served the city, including the last three mayors, faithfully and professionally,” said Mutchler. “It is time for a changing of the guard as we move our city forward to the next great chapter of Ferndale’s story.”

Young was hired in 2004 as City Administrator, under Mayor Jerry Landcastle and during his tenure has overseen the construction of a new police station, a new Ferndale library, and the drilling of a new deep well. He helped the city navigate both the Great Recession and the addition of over 5,000 new residents.

“I’m proud of the work I’ve done on behalf of the people of Ferndale,” said Young. “It was an honor and a privilege.”

“Greg and I had already begun the process of preparing Mr. Burnett for the move from planning to administration,” said Mutchler. “I have every confidence in Mr. Burnett’s abilities to manage this transition.”

October 19, 2018

City Forms Ferndale Civics Youth Coalition

City Forms Ferndale Civics Youth Coalition

The City of Ferndale is adding a new advisory group to provide input on city affairs made entirely of youth. The Ferndale Civics Youth Coalition, composed of Ferndale High School and home school students from the area will be meeting on a monthly basis to share their thoughts and perspectives on upcoming city issues. The group, coordinated by City Staff, will be reviewing materials provided to the City Council, as well as addressing issues raised by the members that they wish the city to take up.

“This is a unique opportunity for our youth community to have a voice, and a seat at the table,” said Mayor Jon Mutchler. “We want them to be engaged in City business, since everything we do builds the city where they live.”

Their next meeting, planned for November, will address transportation and walking routes throughout the city. For more information and a complete list of members, check out their page here with the other Boards and Commissions.

October 19, 2018

Summary of October 15th, 2018 Council Meeting

Meeting materials can be found here

 City Council Agenda Follow-Up

October 15, 2018
5:00 STUDY SESSION: 2019 Budget Forecast INFO ONLY
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL  
PUBLIC COMMENT INFO ONLY
CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember G. Hansen moved, and Councilmember Taylor seconded, to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

  

APPROVED

 
RECOGNITION: Municipal Court Judge Terry Lewis

Mayor Mutchler introduced Judge Lewis and thanked him for his 17 years of service as Ferndale’s Municipal Court Judge.

  

INFO ONLY
PROCLAMATION: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mayor Mutchler read the proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

  

INFO ONLY

 
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS UPDATE

Associate Planner Haylie Miller presented an update on the following private projects:

·         Pape/Kenworth, 5435 LaBounty Drive – In the proposed Pacific Fern Business Park. Zoning is mixed-use commercial. This is a business that sells and services semi-trucks and leases large equipment.

·         Timken Flood Cut, 1689 W. Smith Road – Flood mitigation project associated with the Timkin building. It’s located in the 100-year flood plain, so mitigation is required.

·         FrinGe Brewing, 5640 Third Avenue – Beer will be brewed on premises, and there will be rotating food trucks. There will be indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio. Excess grains will be donated to local farmers, and some of their beers will be named for local events.

 

  

 

 

 

 

INFO ONLY
PUBLIC HEARING: Sign Code Amendments Ordinance

The proposed changes to the existing City of Ferndale sign code address a US Supreme Court decision related to signs within the public right-of-way, removing “content based” regulations, limiting the size of signs, and adopting other restrictions.

The proposed draft would allow agency and traffic control signs, and signs less than eight square feet in size that are not offensive, unsafe, that do not represent a hazard, and which do not impair the ability of the City to maintain the public right of way. On private property, signs would be regulated primarily based on safety and hazard, with building codes acting as the primary guidance for larger, structural signs.

Language that has been determined to be unconstitutional has been removed.

Councilmember Taylor moved, and Councilmember G. Hansen seconded, to approve the agenda bill. MOTION CARRIED 5-2, Councilmembers Olson and Watson opposed.

  

 

 

 

 

APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 6: 53 p.m.  

 

October 16, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 7am to 7pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: From Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm to until work is complete

Malloy Avenue, between Willow Court and Kona Court

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Malloy Avenue between Willow Court and Kona Court from Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm to until work is complete. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

October 16, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. Vista Drive will remain open during nonworking hours.

See attached for the Traffic Control Plan.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

October 15, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm

Shannon Avenue between Ferndale Terrace and Heather Drive

Drivers should expect potential delays and consider alternate routes as Shannon Avenue between Ferndale Terrace and Heather Drive will be closed to thru traffic on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Traffic will be detoured via Ferndale Terrace, Vista Drive, Gardiner Drive, Augustine Drive, and Artist Drive. Local traffic will be permitted in/out of work zone. The work is for the City to repair a portion of Shannon Avenue.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

October 15, 2018

Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday October 15, 2018 from 7:00am to 7:00pm

Vista Drive, between Seamount Drive and Gardiner Drive

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as southbound traffic on Vista Drive will be shifted east into the turn lane on Monday, October 15, 2018 between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Traffic may also be stopped temporarily in work zone. Flaggers will be on site to assist traffic. This road closure is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. Vista Drive will remain open during nonworking hours.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

October 11, 2018