Exhibit 006

Importance: High. This is our last chance to make input to the county regarding the various alternatives

Urgency: Inputs will accepted no later than NOV-17-00. Sno. County Council will make a decision in Spring of 2001.

Impacts: Environment, Land use, Housing, Transportation, Public Services, and Utilities

I'd like distribute some information to the association. This info did not come up in the last board meeting, but the timing is urgent. In the minutes notification memo and a 1 page back to back flyer added to the paper minutes, please add the following information:

I (Jim Yourkowski) have a paper copy of the plan which I'd be happy to show you if you contact me. The maps are much easier to read on paper. We will be discussing this plan at the Operations Committee meeting on TUE, NOV-14-00 at 7PM at my house. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

NOV-17-00 at 5PM is the deadline for submitting comments on the Mill Creek East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Plan. There are 4 alternative plans that the Snohomish County Council will consider. The county council will make a decision on one of the alternatives in the Spring of 2000. These plans affect Water, Plants and Animals, Land and Shoreline use, Transportation, Public Services and Utilities in the area.

I encourage you to read the plan and provide comments to:

Questions on the plan can be directed to:

Stephen L. Holt, Director

Snohomish County Planning and Development Services

3000 Rockefeller Ave

Everett, WA 98201-4046

planning.div@co.snohomish.wa.us

Erika Jensen, A.I.C.P.

Senior Planner- Snohomish County Planning and Development

M/S #604

3000 Rockefeller Ave

Everett, WA 98201-4046

planning.div@co.snohomish.wa.us

The county planning department held an informal public information meeting on the plan on WED, OCT-25-00 at the Mill Creek Elementary School. They had set up several kiosks which explained 4 alternative plans for the area called the Mill Creek East Urban Growth Area (UGA). This area is just east of Silver Firs. The area can be described as a tall, skinny piece of land between Mill Creek and Silver Firs bounded by 132^nd St on the north side and 180^th St. on the south side.

The kiosks explained the future of this area in with focus on the following areas: environment, land use, housing, transportation, public services, and utilities. Several county planning people were present to answer questions.

Preface: In all the following proposals, all the open land will be covered by residential houses at a minimum except for 200 acres of public use areas (parks, I think). The only question is how much of the land will be used for commercial use and high and medium density housing (which I take to mean apartments and town homes).

Alternative A is also known as the "Center Village". My Summary: This would put a commercial center at the intersection of 148^th St. and Seattle Hill Road and surround it with highest density (12 to 24 units per acre). Adds 200 acres of public space. From the Environmental Impact Statement Summary: Greatest potential for transition from semi-rural to urban character, with associated increase in potential land use conflicts.

Alternative B is also known as the "Lake Village". My Summary: This would still put a commercial center at the intersection of 148^th and Seattle Hll Road, but it would all be on the west side of Seattle Hill Road. A limited part of the east side of Seattle Hill road will have medium density (6-12 units per acre). .Adds 200 acres of public space. From the Environmental Impact Statement Summary: Impacts unders Alt B would be less but similar to "Alternative A.

Alternative C is also know as the "Low Density Cluster". My Summary: This would use the entire space for low density (4-6 units per acre). Adds 200 acres of public space. From the Environmental Impact Statement Summary: The northern portion of the plan area's semi-rural character could change to that of an urban neighborhood over time, while the southern portion would remain rural in nature.

The last Alternative doesn't have a letter. Its called "No Action". My Summary: Development will occur according to the existing Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations for the area. This means all low density housing and no parks. From the Environmental Impact Statement Summary: Potential for change in character to a more suburban residential appearance throughout the Plan area.

I recommend that you make input to the plan in a letter similar to the following. I would also send a similar letter to the Snohomish county council:

First, I want to thank the county for providing this opportunity to comment on the plan. I have learned more about the area in which I live and I have become much more interested in the issues that face our communities as a result. I really appreciated the public meeting held on COT-25-00 at the Mill Creek Elementary School- especially the number of knowledgeable people present to answer questions. That was extremely well done and I compliment all those involved.

I have reviewed parts of the Snohomish County Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the Mill Creek East UGA Plan. I urge you on behalf of the current residents of Silver Firs neighborhood to recommend that the Snohomish County take No Action on the plan, retaining the area for Urban Low Density Residential (ULDR) development.

My reasons (at the current time) follow (I will continue to study the plan and submit comments before the deadline on NOV-17-00):

The DSEIS clearly show that in every category: earth, air quality, water quality, fisheries, plants and animals, noise, transportation, public services and utilities, our quality of life will diminish under Alternatives A, B and C. I think we are unwise to ignore this analysis.

The main problem for me transportation. It is already a problem during rush hour. I can imagine the snarl that will result with Alternatives A-C. I appreciate the traffic analysis provided in the report- it confirms what I already know- its going to be a mess! My main concern is that no intersection improvement is anticipated for Seattle Hill Road and 35^th Ave. This is an extremely busy intersection now.

The reason for the current Growth Phasing Overlay is due to the conflict between the current North Creek Area Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1977 with primary designation of Rural with a density of 0.4-1 unit per acre and the current Mill Creek East Plan which designates the area as Urban Low Density Residential (ULDR). That conflict should be resolved, but I think we are going beyond the scope of the original conflict by considering even higher densities provided in Alternatives A, B and C.

What is the meaning of the blue shaded horizontal line at 148^th St on all maps?

Thank you for you consideration of my inputs. I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the planning in my community.