Government Almanac

Sun., Nov. 12, 2000

For the week of November 12

Boundary Review Board

Monday, 3 p.m., lower level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway

Agenda includes a presentation on wastewater management planning and a decision on the proposed annexation of 783 acres to fire District 10.

Spokane City Council

Monday, 11:30 a.m., Finance Committee, fifth-floor conference room, City Hall

1:30 p.m., Public Works Committee, fifth-floor conference room, City Hall

The committee will discuss the Mercer Study for the Water Department.

3:30 p.m., City Council briefing, council chambers, lower level, City Hall

6 p.m., City Council meeting, council chambers, lower level, City Hall

The council will discuss the Downtown Spokane Partnership and Business Improvement District, and hold a hearing on the 2001 budget.

Spokane County Commission

Tuesday, 10 a.m., executive session to discuss union negotiations, County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway

2 p.m., executive session to discuss pending litigation, County Courthouse

Spokane Public Library board of trustees

Tuesday, 4 p.m., Spokane Public Library, South Hill branch, 3324 S. Perry

Spokane County Fair and Expo Center Advisory Board

Wednesday, 7:30 a.m., Fair and Expo Center office, 404 N. Havana

Agenda includes update on long-range plan, proposed fee changes and proposed legislation for fairgrounds funding.

City/County Landmarks Commission

Wednesday, 2 p.m., City Council briefing center, lower level, City Hall

The commission will review the nominations for the Spokane and National Register of numerous Spokane properties, including the Fairmont Hotel.

Spokane Area Workforce Development Council Meeting

Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Spokane Skills Center, 4141 N. Regal

The council will discuss the SKILLS Gap Project report.

Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation

Wednesday, 6 p.m., Spokane Intermodal Facility, 221 W. First Ave., Suite 310

Spokane Continuum of Care Plan for the Homeless

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd.

An action plan for 2001 is being developed.

Spokane County Planning Commission

Thursday, 9 a.m., lower level, Public Works Building

Agenda includes workshops on proposed amendments to zoning code regarding halfway houses and aesthetic corridors.

Growth Management Steering Committee Friday, 9:30 a.m., second floor board room, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone

Agenda includes discussion of sewer issues and other items related to implementing the state Growth Management Act.

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