Government Almanac

Sun., Sept. 3, 2000

Spokane County Commission

Tuesday, 9 a.m., weekly briefing session, County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway.

Agenda includes a discussion on the remodeling of the county animal shelter, the sheriff’s budget and an update on the status of the county’s new comprehensive land- use plan.

10:30 a.m., meeting with Kent Adams and Greg Bever to discuss Mirabeau Point, County Courthouse.

2 p.m., weekly meeting on nonhearing items, lower level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway.

3 p.m., meeting with Bill Bleasner to discuss issues surrounding Splash Down water park, County Courthouse.

3:30 p.m., meeting with the Lands Council to discuss a possible Superfund designation, County Courthouse.

5 p.m., meeting on hearing items, lower level, Public Works Building.

Spokane City Plan Commission

Wednesday, 6 p.m., public hearing on the city’s proposed comprehensive land-use plan, Champions Room of the Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon.

Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority

Thursday, 8:30 a.m., lower level, Public Works Building.

Spokane County Commission

Thursday, 11 a.m., executive session to discuss union negotiations, County Courthouse.

1:30 p.m., meeting to discuss Law and Justice Council budget, County Courthouse.

2:15 p.m., meeting to discuss Board of Equalization budget, County Courthouse.

3 p.m., meeting to discuss WSU-Cooperative Extension budget, County Courthouse.

4 p.m., meeting to discuss Solid Waste Advisory Committee budget, County Courthouse.

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