MARYSVILLE – Marysville Historical Society President Ken Cage asked the City Council for $50,000 Nov. 9 to help finish funding for the new museum near Jennings Park.

“That would help close out the project,” he said.

Cage added that the museum will double as a town hall.

“It will be a key gathering place in the city,” he said.

The historical society wants to open the new facility March 19, 2016, on the 125th anniversary of the city.

Cage said the city should want to contribute to this community project that will not only bond and strengthen the community, but also bring visitors to town who would spend money, helping local businesses.

“We’d like the city to be proudly on our donor wall,” he said.

Cage spoke during the public comment period, so no action was taken, but Mayor Jon Nehring hinted the issue would be discussed.

Also during public comments, insurance businessman Scott Davis complained about transients and garbage they leave behind in the area of 80th and State. He said some homeless sleep in the covered bus stop there, and have left items such as needles around. Davis said he has some employees who are concerned about their safety.

Chief Rick Smith said police will check that out.

The chief also said crime is down overall 23 percent, but it’s not going to look that way because of a change in recording crimes required by the federal government. In the past, crimes were reported under one category, such as robbery. Now, secondary crimes also are recorded, such as if it included assault and eluding police.

“It’s ill-thought out,” he said of the change.

He also said a camera has been put up at Comeford Park to monitor crime there.

Smith also said his department has joined the FBI in a national “Don’t name the shooter” campaign.

Also, council member Stephen Muller talked about the city’s recent passage of an advisory law that would ban fireworks in the city. The council will discuss the issue in a future work session.

Even though the measure passed 60 percent to 40 percent, Muller said he knows it will be tough to rid the city of fireworks because of its proximity to Boom City. He also said that many people who voted for the ban “are all for the Fourth of July, not the two weeks before and after. It’s not that they are not patriotic.”

Also, Parks director Jim Ballew talked about the 1st Youth Sports Performance Conference Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Everett Community College. Put on by the Snohomish County Sports Commission, the free family event features an interactive fitness challenge, panel discussion and learning labs.

The fitness challenge will measure speed, power and agility. Seminars will talk about nutrition, concussions, injuries and more.

Keynote speaker Maui Borden from Proactive Coaching will talk about the roles of parents in a young athlete’s life.

Other guests include: Dr. Stanley Herring, Seattle Seahawks and Mariners team physician; Heather Tarr, Washington Huskies softball coach; Mitch Canham and Bret Lillibridge, Major League baseball players; Mikayla Pivec, Lynnwood star; and Jacob Easton, Lake Stevens star quarterback committed to the University of Georgia.

Also, Nehring presented Aletta Joiner with the city’s Volunteer of the Month award. Joiner is a disabled veteran who dedicates time giving back to the community. Kinder Smoots, executive director of Eagle Wings disability Ministries in Marysville, praised Joiner’s dedication to the nonprofit. She said Joiner volunteers several hours per week at Eagle Wings where she manages special-needs volunteers, oversees and manages mass mailings, and even volunteers at special events. She’s known for dressing up as a clown and has celebrated more than 120 birthdays for adults with special needs.

Also, Joiner dons her clown regalia for the Shriners parade and volunteers at the Shriners Halloween event to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals; bakes cookies each year to help the Everett music civic center raise scholarship funds; makes crafts and baked goods to benefit the Order of the Eastern Star; and knits hats and scarves for Christmas as part of a knitting group at Mountain View Presbyterian church.

The city also announced its Pride of Marysville awards. In its fourth year, the awards celebrate residents and business owners who show special pride in their properties:

•Best residential location: Chuck and Audrey Pilon, 6527 Armar Road

•Best business (curb appeal): Vinaccio Coffee/Allen Creek Crossing complex, 4711 64th St. NE

•Mayor’s choice: Coastal Community Bank, 319 State Ave.