Friday, June 12, 2020
Congratulations Bonney Lake and Sumner High School Graduates! The unique challenges we are facing this year in no way take away from this amazing accomplishment. You make the community proud. Best of luck in your next adventure.
Public Works Center project construction starts next week
Mayor Neil and members of City Council celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Public Works Center project on Thursday, June 10. Construction officially begins next week and is anticipated to be completed in late summer next year.
 
Planning and design of the new Public Works Center started nearly 20 years ago as it became apparent that public works was beginning to outgrow its existing home at the former city hall building. The new facility will accommodate the expanding role of the Public Works Division in addition to housing all divisions within the larger Public Services Department – Building and Planning, Permitting, and Engineering. This will provide a much more efficient operation for Public Services as much of what the department does overlaps across each of these divisions. Locating all staff in one location instead of currently having to go to multiple facilities within the City of Bonney Lake will also make for a much mo re efficient experience for our residents.
 
Project updates will be available on the city’s website at www.cobl.us/cityprojects .
Avoid clogging the sewer lines
On Monday, public works crews had to pull a clogged pump at lift station #19 to remove wipes, rags and other debris. Please only flush toilet paper and human waste down the toilet. Flushable wipes are not really flushable – they don’t break down and cause expensive plumbing problems in your home and damage the sewer system. Put wipes, tissue, paper towels, diapers, and other products in the trash.

Shoreline Master Program update in final review by Ecology
The City’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) periodic update effort has reached its final step. The City received feedback from the Department of Ecology on our initial submittal and made all of the suggested and required changes. The modified Ordinance 1633 was adopted by the City Council at their meeting on May 12.

Unlike most council actions, shoreline regulations have to get final approval from the Department of Ecology to make sure that they comply with state law. On May 28, the City submitted the final materials to the Department of Ecology and are currently under review.

All of the materials that were part of the final submittal are available to view on the city's website at www.cobl.us/shorelinemasterprogram .
Business Spotlight: Board and Brush Bonney Lake
Are you looking for a night out with friends? Is your inner DIY itching for a fun new project without having to buy all your own supplies and make a mess at your house? Then book a w orkshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Bonney Lake.
 
Board & Brush marries the joy of wine and paint with the classic timelessness of wooden signs. Owners Kim Richardson and Chelsie Dahl are an aunt and niece duo decided to open a studio two years ago to do something fun and exciting.
 
The instructor led DIY wood sign workshops allow you to combine your creativity and willingness to learn new skills. They provide you with the instruction, materials and design for you to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize your personalized piece of art like the ones shown in the photo.
 
“I love that people can come create something amazing for their home without having to be a ‘creative person,’ Richardson said. “We walk them through every step of creating custom wood signs and people are so excited at the end that they actually created it from scratch.”
 
Not comfortable with your DIY skills? No worries. “Honestly, me either! My niece Chelsie is the creative one that really wanted this business and I helped her make it happen. I am a business women and I don't have a creative bone in my body. However the first time I made a sign it turned out amazing and I was so excited that I actually did it,” Richardson said.
 
Board and Brush has reopened in Phase 2 with extra precautionary measures such as smaller workshop sizes, disposable aprons, and everyone is given their own tools to use. Like other small businesses, it’s going to take much more time, expenses, and work to generate the same profit, but the owners are happy to be back open and can’t wait to connect with the community again. “I miss getting to know everyone in our area and helping them create something awesome that they are so proud of. It's a great feeling!” Richardson said.

With over 400 design optio ns (even some awesome yard games!) and new releases every month, Board and Brush hosts classes throughout the week at its studio located at 20621 SR 410. Friday and Saturday nights are reserved for ages 16+ but all other classes are family-friendly. Create your new masterpiece today by signing up for a class online at https://boardandbrush.com/bonneylake/#Calendar-workshop . Be sure to like their Facebook and Instagram pages, so you can see their new release every month.
Think Local. Support Local.
Many Bonney Lake shops and restaurants are now open during Phase 2. When considering where to dine, shop, or play, please think Bonney Lake first and support our local businesses.

For information about what is allowed under Phase 2, visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department website at: www.tpchd.org/Home/Components/News/News/166/286 . xt Link
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