Government Almanac

Sun., Nov. 26, 2000

Spokane City Council

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

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

The council will hold budget hearings and hearings on a raise for future council members, the creation of a street utility and the termination of the Public Development Authority, which runs the River Park Square garage.

Park Board Finance Committee

Tuesday, 7 a.m., seventh-floor conference room, City Hall

The commission will discuss the fleet services vehicle replacement fund; the capital projects/bond issue; and hear an update on the urban forestry budget.

Arts Commission

Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Spokane Interplayers Ensemble, 174 N. Howard St., Spokane.

A complete agenda will be available in the Arts Department.

Riverside Neighborhood Council Meeting

Tuesday, 5 p.m., Spokane Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Room 1A

A complete agenda will be available at the meeting.

City Plan Commission

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., City Council Chamber, lower level, City Hall

Public hearing on zoning regarding adult book and video stores; commission workshop on draft comprehensive plan.

Spokane Employees Retirement System Board

Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., fifth floor conference room, City Hall

Agenda available in the Retirement Office on the fourth floor of City Hall.

Community Assembly

Friday, 4 p.m., sixth-floor conference room, City Hall

A complete agenda will be available at the meeting.

Spokane County commissioners

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

2 p.m. weekly meeting for nonhearing items, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway

5 p.m. hearings, Public Works Building

At 5 p.m., commissioners will take comments about the establishment of Madison Branch, Highland and Ballard roads.

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