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SUMMARY:MIBBB Fest inspires out-of-this-world Scavenger Hunt at Westfield Southcenter Mall
DESCRIPTION:Explore Seattle Southside is inviting Earthlings and extraterrestrials alike to embark on an out-of-this-world quest with “The Southcenter Files\,” a free\, phone-based scavenger hunt happening June 13–20 at Westfield Southcenter Mall. \nThe fun new interactive event is part of the 2025 Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest)\, a celebration of the region’s UFO history\, including the infamous 1947 “Maury Island Incident.” \nVisitors can channel their inner secret agent as they scan hidden clues\, solve cosmic puzzles\, and explore the mall in an entirely new way. \n“This free out-of-this-world experience is part escape room\, part space race\, and 100% fun\,” organizers said. \nExplore Seattle Southside already sent out an “Alienvitation” to welcome back extraterrestrial visitors to Seattle Southside…and now they’re inviting anyone who’d like to become an agent to drop by the mall and use their mobile device to scan hidden clues\, solve cosmic puzzles\, and explore Westfield Southcenter in a whole new way. \nStop by Westfield Southcenter mall in the week leading up to the 2025 Men in Black Birthday Bash (June 13-20)\, and use your smartphone to uncover interactive puzzles scattered throughout the mall. Solve the clues and beam up your entries to complete this self-guided mission for a chance to unlock stellar prizes like: \n\nTwo standard Squishables (up to $65 value each)\nTwo tickets to MIBBB Fest  $100 gift card to Marugame Udon\nWestfield Southcenter Mall gift certificates\nExclusive offers\nA Labubu surprise box (6 dolls)\nTickets to Saucers & Sass: Movie\, Trivia & Drag Night\n\n“We wanted to create something that sparks curiosity\, complements our Maury Island Incident mall installation\, and invites people to explore our region—and Westfield Southcenter—in an unexpected way. The UFO Scavenger Hunt blends family fun with local lore in a way only Seattle Southside can\,” said Mark Everton\, CEO of Explore Seattle Southside. \nThis free out-of-this-world experience is part escape room\, part space race\, and 100% fun.  Just bring your curiosity and your phone. \nPick up your mission instructions at the mall by scanning posters that have a QR code. \nFor more information about 2025 MIBBB Fest events: \n\nVisit the MIBBB Fest website\nFollow MIBBB on Facebook \nFollow MIBBB on Instagram\n\nAbout MIBBB Fest\nHeld each year in Des Moines\, WA\, MIBBB Fest commemorates history’s first alleged encounter with the so-called Men in Black\, the infamous 1947 Maury Island Incident\, and the top-secret government intervention that followed. This local festival was founded in 2022 by a small group of Des Moines residents\, including Des Moines natives Steve and Melody Edmiston\, who are passionate about sharing the fascinating stories of their hometown’s history.
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SUMMARY:Burien City Council to discuss proposed public safety levy lid lift\, zoning ordinance & more at Monday’s meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Burien City Council will consider draft ballot language at its Monday\, June 16\, 2025 meeting that would ask voters this fall to approve a property tax levy lid lift aimed at expanding and sustaining public safety services\, including co-response programs\, police staffing\, and infrastructure improvements. \nIn addition\, council will also discuss and possibly decide on proposed Ordinance 868\, which includes amendments to the city’s zoning code\, specifically related to the creation of new zones and land use regulations. This issue has inspired a strong response from concerned residents\, who will surely show up to share their thoughts during public comment. \nWSDOT will also present an update to council about the SR 509 Completion Project. \nThe meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.\, and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall\, on Comcast TV Channel 21\, via Zoom here\, and via livestream here. \nDownload the full agenda packet here. \nPublic Safety Levy\nAccording to the agenda item and draft ordinance\, the proposed levy would appear on the Nov. 4\, 2025 general election ballot. If approved\, it would raise Burien’s property tax levy by approximately $0.795 per $1\,000 of assessed value\, generating an estimated $8.68 million in 2026 and rising annually through 2031. For a home valued at $596\,000\, the increase would equal about $37.51 per month. \nOrdinance No. 874 outlines the city’s case for the proposed increase\, citing rising costs for contracted law enforcement services\, inflation-driven wage increases\, and community demand for expanded crisis response and safer streets. \n“Without additional funding\, the City will be unable to sustain current service levels or address growing public safety needs\,” reads the explanatory statement attached to the draft measure. \nZoning Ordinance 868\nAccording to the agenda packet\, the proposed Ordinance No. 868 to Title 19 Housing Code and Zoning Map Amendments would amend Burien Municipal Code (BMC) to: \n\nEstablish two new zones: Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) and Residential 2 (R-2)\nImplement use regulations and development standards for these new zones\nAdjust definitions and use tables to align with the updated zoning framework\n\nCouncil is being asked to decide between the following: \n\nApprove the proposed Ordinance No. 868 as written to be placed on the Business Agenda of the June 30th City Council Meeting for future action.\nApprove the proposed Ordinance No. 868 with amendments to be placed on the Business Agenda of the June 30th City Council Meeting for future action.\n\nIf approved\, Ordinance 868 would establish two new zoning districts—Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) and Residential 2 (R-2)—and update related development standards\, use tables\, definitions\, and the official zoning map in Burien Municipal Code. \nAgenda Highlights\nEXECUTIVE SESSION \n\na) Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee.\n\nPROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS \n\na) Pollinator Month Proclamation: Deputy Mayor Sarah Moore\nb) Juneteenth Proclamation: Councilmember Alex Andrade\nc) SR 509 Expressway Briefing: Rod Steitzer\, Public Works Director\, Christine Hawatmeh\, Transportation Engineer\, John White\, Puget Sound Gateway Program Administrator\, Andrey Chepel\, SR 509 Completion Project Construction Manager\nd) Vehicle License Fee Update: Rod Steitzer\, Public Works Director\n\nCOUNCIL REPORTS \nCITY MANAGER’S REPORT \nPUBLIC COMMENT: Notice to all participants: Pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555\, campaigning for any ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the Council Meeting – including the public comment period – is prohibited. \nBUSINESS AGENDA \n\na) Ballot Language for City of Burien Public Safety Levy Lid Lift: Casey Headley\, Finance Director\nb) Ordinance No. 868 to Title 19 Housing Code and Zoning Map Amendments: Liz Stead\,\nc) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon\, City Manager
URL:https://b-townblog.com/event/burien-city-council-to-discuss-proposed-public-safety-levy-lid-lift-zoning-ordinance-more-at-mondays-meeting/
LOCATION:Burien City Hall\, 400 SW 152nd Street\, Burien\, WA\, 98166\, United States
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