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Established in the late 1880's and officially incorporated in 1905, our community has a rich and colorful heritage. Logging, mining and agriculture provided the economic and cultural foundation in those early years. Today, Sultan is a quiet but growing community with a population fast approaching 5000.
Our city is on the brink of a great transformation. Already several hundred new residential homes, commercial and retail projects currently in the development process. We recognize that growth is inevitable, and we are actively taking the steps necessary to protect the wonderful way of life that our residents have treasured for over one hundred years.
Press Releases:
March 8, 2010
Sultan Library Adds New Computers and Extended Computer Time Exclusively for Job Seekers
When the going gets tough, libraries get you going. Beginning March 2010, Sultan Library will provide notebook computers for job seekers to borrow for extended in-library use. This is one of many free tools Sno-Isle Libraries offers to help customers get through challenging economic times.
The public PCs currently available in the library are in high demand by job seekers, as well as other customers. Making notebooks available for use in the library gives job seekers more computer time to seek job opportunities, complete online applications, file for unemployment benefits, prepare resumes and cover letters, and take advantage of other resources. There is no set time limit on the notebooks, but they must be returned before the library closes.
The notebook computers are funded through a grant from the Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library, as a part of the Renew Washington Project, which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Renew Washington grant program is helping 17 public libraries across the state meet needs in their local communities.
The $30,000 grant to Sno-Isle Libraries was used to purchase 30 notebook computers specifically for job seekers. The notebook computers are available for in-library checkout to adults with library cards in good standing at the following Sno-Isle libraries: Darrington, Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Marysville, Oak Harbor, Stanwood, and Sultan. These seven libraries were selected based on community need.
The computers provided by the Renew Washington grant are part of the Sno-Isle Libraries “Tools for Tough Times” campaign. The “Tools for Tough Times” campaign directs community members to free library resources for job hunting and surviving in a lean economic climate. To borrow a “Tools for Tough Times” notebook computer, or to locate other “Tools for Tough Times” resources, please ask a Sno-Isle Libraries staff member.
About Sno-Isle Libraries
Sno-Isle Libraries serves 664,000 residents in Snohomish and Island Counties. Sno-Isle has community libraries in Arlington, Brier, Camano Island, Clinton, Coupeville, Darrington, Edmonds, Freeland, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Langley, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, Snohomish, Stanwood, and Sultan, as well as bookmobile stops in communities and at senior centers. Services and materials include more than 1.3 million items, reference services, electronic databases and computer equipment, Internet access, outreach programs for the homebound and local daycares, and story times for children. For more information on library services in your area, please call the Sno-Isle Libraries Service Center at 360/651-7000 or 1-877-SNO-ISLE (1-877-766-4753), or visit the Web site at www.sno-isle.org.
March 2, 2010
Free Business Workshop in Sultan
Sultan Mayor, Carolyn Eslick and Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Jeff Cofer will be hosting a FREE Business Workshop on Business Finance and Taxes. The workshop will be held at the Sultan Visitor Information Center, 320 Main Street from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, March 19th. "This is the second of four, quarterly Business Workshops this year and our goal is to help the small business owners succeed and prosper", said Mayor Eslick.
There will be three, qualified and experienced speakers, Marcee Kerns, Marketing Director for H&R Block, Laura Koenig, Senior Advisor for H&R Block, and Nancy Breuer, Manager of Coastal Community Bank, Monroe and Sultan branches. "The Skykomish Valley is a great place to start a business, the community is rich in human resources and the perfect place to plant", said Marcee Kerns. "It's also beneficial working with a local community bank, giving the business owner personal service", added Nancy Breuer.
There is limited space available. Business owners are encouraged to contact the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce at 360.793.0983 or email debbie@skyvalleyvic.net by March 17, 2010.
Questions about this Press Release contact Donna Murphy at 360.793.1811 or Email donna.murphy@ci.sultan.wa.us
February 23, 2010
Sultan Considers Economic Stimulus Measures
At the council meeting on February 25, 2010 Sultan city officials will discuss additional measures proposed to stimulate home and business construction including extending deadlines to complete projects and deferring transportation and park impact fees to the time of sale. Council meetings begin at 7:00PM and are held in the council chambers at 319 Main Street.
In 2009, the city made changes to reduce the time it takes to receive a building permit. A permit for a single-family home can be approved within two weeks following submittal of a complete application. Applicants can check the status of their permits on the city's website. The city council has approved agreements to extend deadlines to complete projects to give builders and developers more time for economic recovery.
Time extensions and postponing fees charged to builders to pay for road impacts, sewer connections and address other impacts of development are unlikely to reduce the cost of construction. And they likely won't affect home prices. But they are being tailored to encourage more residential and business construction.
"It's really a result of the economic conditions" facing the single-family development industry, commented Mayor Carolyn Eslick. Several other area cities have already adopted limited changes intended to encourage home construction. "We're looking at a fairly limited time frame," Eslick said. "We anticipate that the typical length of a deferral will be twelve to twenty-four months."
For more information contact community development director, Bob Martin at 360-793-2231.
February 23, 2010
Sultan Council Considers Garbage Rate Increase
The Sultan city council will consider increasing garbage rates at the February 25, 2010 council meeting. The council meeting begins at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers located at 319 Main Street in Sultan. There is an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the council meeting. Discussion of the rate changes will take place after public comment.
The proposed rate increase is 9% in 2011, 4% in 2012, and 3% in 2013-2015. Garbage rates for residents with weekly garbage service could increase as much as $2.51 from $17.95 to $20.46 depending on whether the council chooses an across-the-board increase or a cost-of-service increase. Under the cost-of-service model, some commercial customers could see a 1 to 2 percent decrease in garbage rates.
The proposed rate changes is the result of a rate study completed by FCS Group which evaluated the costs for garbage collection and disposal for residential and commercial customers. "The rate adjustments are necessary to meet projected operational and maintenance service needs in our garbage collection and disposal services," Mayor Carolyn Eslick said. Cost drivers include establishing a 60-day operating reserve to ensure adequate revenues to pay expenses; increasing labor costs; and saving $550,000 to replace the city's garbage truck in 2015.
The City is obligated by state law to manage garbage collection like a private business. Fees collected for garbage service can only be used for providing garbage services and the fees must cover both maintenance and operation of the utility.
For more information can be found in the Garbage Rate Study or contact Public Works Director, Connie Dunn at 360-793-2231.
An archive of all Press Releases can be found here
Garbage Rate Study