Government Almanac

Sun., June 27, 1999

For the week of June 27

Spokane Public Works Committee

Monday, 1:30 p.m., fifth-floor conference room, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

On agenda: wastewater video tool, watershed planning, Hogan Street local improvement district.

City Council briefing

Monday, 3:30 p.m., council briefing center, lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

City Council will discuss key issues on the advance agenda and vote on the consent agenda.

City Council meeting

Monday, 6 p.m., council chamber, lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

No special considerations or hearings.

Spokane Parking Public Development Authority

Tuesday, 9 a.m., fifth-floor conference room, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

The agenda includes appointing a parking oversight committee; interim operating agreement; request for proposal for garage operators; checklist for garage lease closing; easy pass update.

Spokane Park Board, land committee

Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., seventh-floor conference room, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Agenda unavailable.

Spokane Park Board, recreation committee

Thursday, 3:30 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone.

Agenda unavailable.

Spokane County Commissioners

Tuesday, 9 a.m. briefing, county courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway

2 p.m. weekly meeting for nonhearing items, public works building, 1026 W. Broadway

Among other matters at the 2 p.m. meeting, commissioners will approve a contract to provide mental health services in the county. They will also consider a proposal banning billboards. No public hearings are scheduled.

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., town hall meeting hosted by Commissioner Kate McCaslin at Millwood City Hall, 9103 E. Frederick Ave.

Spokane Transit Authority

Wednesday, 3 p.m., STA administrative offices, 1230 W. Boone.

Agenda unavailable.

Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority

8:30 a.m., public works building, 1026 W. Broadway.

Agenda unavailable.

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