COVID-19
Updated on September 4, 2020: The COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency is constantly evolving as more information is learned about it. Snohomish Health District is the city’s primary source for health updates and information regarding COVID-19. The Governor issued a Safe Start Proclamation and an amended plan for reopening the state county by county was announced. Currently, Snohomish County (including the City of Mountlake Terrace) is in Phase 2. For more information about the Safe Start Plan, visit https://coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start.
The city’s facilities are currently closed to the public (except for childcare at the Pavilion) and city services are being offered remotely via telephone, email, and online. Please check below for city news and information, community resources, support for businesses, and facility closure information.
Financially impacted by COVID-19? The community will help with unmet bills and food delivery.
The city and our community partners are in the process of offering grants of up to $500 per Mountlake Terrace household to help pay certain unmet bills and offer food delivery to home bound residents. Look for a postcard in your mail the week of September 14! These grants will be reimbursed to the city with federal CARES Act funds. There is also assistance available for basic needs by contacting www.KeepMLTStrong.com.
News Releases and Community Updates
- Second Round of MLT Small Business Grants Available - October 19, 2020
- CARES Act Funding Now Available to Help Residents - September 10, 2020
- Fall Park Clean Up is Cancelled Due to COVID-19 - September 8, 2020
- Council Approved CARES Funding for Food Delivery and Unmet Bills - September 3, 2020
- Offers Temporary Outdoor Use Permits - August 5, 2020
- Pop Up Food Pantry Coming To MLT - July 28, 2020
- MLT Seeks Nonprofit Partnerships to Assist Residents - July 24, 2020
- City Financial Report Shows Declines Due To Coronavirus - July 21, 2020
- MLT to Provide Face Coverings Citywide - July 9, 2020
- MLT Small Business Grants Available - June 30, 2020
- City To Provide Face Masks to Low Income Residents - June 26, 2020
- CARES Act Funding on City Council Agendas - June 9, 2020
- MLT Phase 2 Construction Update - June 8, 2020
- MLT Offering Child Care to Workers Returning Under Phase 2 - June 5, 2020
- MLT Recreation and Parks Phased Reopening Plan - June 2, 2020
- MLT Construction Restart Update - May 20, 2020
- Summer Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns - May 13, 2020
- City of MLT Launches Food Drive - May 7, 2020
- Community Update - May 5, 2020
- City Resumes Inspections for Existing Construction Projects - April 29, 2020
- Ballinger Boat Launch and Fishing Pier Reopening May 5 - April 28, 2020
- Community Update - April 24, 2020
- Community Update - April 17, 2020
- Written Public Comment Accepted for Council Meeting - April 16, 2020
- Small Business Emergency Grants Available - April 9, 2020
- Community Update - April 8, 2020
- Mountlake Terrace Declares Emergency to Address COVID-19 - April 6, 2020
- Impacts of Extended “Stay Home” Order - April 5, 2020
- Community Update - March 31, 2020
- Community Update - March 27, 2020
- Community Update - March 25, 2020
- Community Update - March 24, 2020
- City Updates in Response to COVID-19 Containment - March 23, 2020
- Community Update - March 20, 2020
- Community Update - March 19, 2020
- Community Update - March 18, 2020
- Community Update - March 17, 2020
- City Updates in Response to COVID-19 Containment - March 16, 2020
- Letter to Community - March 13, 2020
Financially impacted by COVID-19?
The community can help you with unmet bills and food delivery.
The city and our community partners are in the process of offering grants of up to $500 per Mountlake Terrace household to help pay certain unmet bills and offer food delivery to home bound residents. Details are in the works. Look for a postcard in your mail the week of September 14! These grants will be reimbursed to the city with federal CARES Act funds. September 10, 2020 News Release
What's Available in Mountlake Terrace? KEEP MLT STRONG is an informal partnership of Mountlake Terrace organizations dedicated to keeping our community strong through the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. At KEEP MLT STRONG you can either volunteer to lend a hand or ask for assistance. For example, you need help with grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, or paying your utility bills.Mountlake Terrace Community Foundation is the lead agency and other partners include Calvary Fellowship Church, Concern for Neighbors Food Bank, Mountlake Terrace Business Association, MLTNews.com, resilientMLT.com, nextMLT.com, Mountlake Terrace Library, and the City of Mountlake Terrace.
Basic Needs Resources
- Face Masks or call 425-744-6225
- Cedarwood International Food Bank
- City of Mountlake Terrace Utilities Department
- Concern for Neighbors Food Bank
- Edmonds School District
- Edmonds School District Grab and Go Meal Program
- Veterans Assistance
Catholic Community Services has received funding from the Community Foundation of Snohomish County to distribute emergency baby diapers, wipes, and formula to any Snohomish County family who has been impacted by COVID-19. In South Snohomish County, the distribution location is St. Pius X Catholic Church (22209 58th Avenue W) in Mountlake Terrace through their Mercy House program. For assistance, please call (206) 487-2414.
Health and Safety Resources
- Safe Start Washington: A Phased Approach To Recovery, May 4, 2020
- Washington State Coronavirus Response
- Washington State Department of Health
- Snohomish County COVID-19 Response
- Snohomish Health District
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Washington State Governor’s Office News Releases
- COVID-19 Resources from Governor’s Office
- City of Mountlake Terrace Domestic Violence Program
General Information
- Guidance and Resources for Employers and Business Owners
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Small Business Liaisons Team - Contact Information
- Economic Alliance of Snohomish County Business Resources
- Washington State Department of Commerce (WSDOC) COVID-19 Information for Businesses
- Coronavirus and DOL Services
- Employment Security Department (ESD) Information for Workers & Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- Employment Security Department (ESD) Information for Workers & Businesses Eligibility
- Department of Commerce Crisis Planning Tools and Resources
Grants and Loans
- Second Round: CARES Act Small Business Grants
- Small Businesses Association Disaster Loan Assistance | Apply Online
- Closed Applications
Shop Locally
Mountlake Terrace Food Delivery and Takeout
MLTNews.com list has compiled a directory of Mountlake Terrace Restaurants & Eateries that offer takeout and delivery here. If you’re able to support our local businesses, please do so. For restaurants and eateries, please contact MLTNews.com with any updates.
For Mountlake Terrace Restaurant Owners and Patrons
A new #SupportPugetSoundSmallBiz map helps residents find small businesses providing takeout or delivery in their neighborhood. The map also allows users to search for open small businesses in their neighborhood and navigate directly to their website or third-party delivery service page.
Restaurant, bar, cafe, & Breweries Add Your Location: If you are a business owner and want to add yourself to the map, please email at supportsmallbiz@seattle.gov. To verify that your restaurant is shown in the Restaurant-Owners Tool on the map or to add your business, follow these instructions.
Facility Updates - October 13, 2020
City Hall
Following the Governor's Order to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” and the city’s Emergency Declaration issued on April 6, 2020, City Hall is closed to the public effective April 7, 2020. City services are available online or by telephone. If you have an emergency, call 911 or contact 425-776-1161 or cityhall@ci.mlt.wa.us for general city questions.
Utility bills may paid online or placed outside in the payment box. Call 425-744-6214 for utility billing questions. Passport services are suspended until further notice.
Please call 425-744-6207 for development services information including inspections.
For USPS, UPS, FedEx or other deliveries & legal service, please knock or call 425-776-1161 during business hours (8am-5pm, Monday through Friday).
Parks
On March 17, the Snohomish Health District ordered the closure of “public venues in which people congregate for entertainment, social or recreation purposes.” With this in mind, the city has closed public playgrounds, park restrooms, gazebos, in Mountlake Terrace. Effective May 5, the city's boat launch and fishing pier are open to the public as well as trails and passive parks as long as social distancing is practiced. See "Recreation Pavilion", below, for phased in opening information for recreation and parks. The dog park, tennis and basketball courts and athletic fields are currently open with social distance guidelines in place. NOTE: The swimming pool will not open until Phase 3.
Police Station
The Police Station lobby is closed to the public although the Police Department employees are still working onsite. Impacted services include in person payments, fingerprinting services and license renewals. The public can conduct most business with the Police Department over the telephone, fax, or email as well as U.S. mail. Fingerprinting services are suspended until further notice.
In the meantime, if you have an emergency, please call 911. If you need an officer and it is not an emergency, please call the non-emergency line, (425) 407-3999. If you have any business to conduct with the Police Department Records Unit, please call (425) 670-8260 or visit www.cityofmlt.com/2016. To contact the Police Department for non-emergency business, please email mltpd@mltwa.gov. For general Police Department information, please visit www.cityofmlt.com/182.
Currently, the Recreation Pavilion is closed to the public except for child care customers. The facility is not open on the weekend and phones will be answered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays only. Please email mltrecreation@ci.mlt.wa.us to register for or get more information about our programs. Athletic fields are open for small group training of five or less.
Reopening Plan: The following Recreation and Parks activities will be allowed in phases:
Phase 1: Passive areas, trails, fishing pier, boat launch, and disc golf.
Phase 2: Tennis courts, dog park, athletic fields, swim beach, gazebos, and park restrooms. (Snohomish County is currently in this phase.)
Phase 3: Most Pavilion amenities, Pavilion offices, camps and classes, lap/water fitness, basketball court, ballfields, dog park, and playgrounds.
Phase 4: All recreation activities, pool rentals, gym, and special events.
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center is closed for senior programming until further notice due to the Coronavirus outbreak in our area.
This closure affects is ALL programming that runs between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All ongoing rentals and groups that use our facility for meetings, events and programming will continue if groups comply with current public health regulations. Visit their website for more information.
Mountlake Terrace Library
All Sno-Isle Library facilities are closed until further notice in response to the ongoing public health crisis, however all online services and resources continue to be available. Sno-Isle Libraries is offering contact-free pick up and return of physical library materials but no
The Library is offering contact-free services during the following hours:
- Monday and Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
