Government Almanac

Sun., Sept. 17, 2000

For the week of September 17

Spokane County Commission

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

10:30 a.m., meeting with Bill Bleasner to discuss the Splash Down water park, County Courthouse.

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

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

Spokane County Library District

Tuesday, 4 p.m., regular monthly meeting, Argonne branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road.

Agenda available at meeting.

Spokane County Commission

Thursday, 9 a.m., meeting to discuss Department of Emergency Management’s 2001 budget request, County Courthouse.

10 a.m., meeting to discuss Treasurer’s Office 2001 budget request, County Courthouse.

11 a.m., meeting to discuss Veterans Services Office’s 2001 budget request, County Courthouse.

1:30 p.m., meeting to discuss medical examiner’s 2001 budget request, County Courthouse.

3 p.m., meeting to discuss Facilities Department’s 2001 budget request, County Courthouse.

4 p.m., Planning Director Michael Needham to discuss proposed comprehensive land-use plan, County Courthouse.

Spokane City Council Public Safety Committee meeting

Monday, 10:30 a.m., fifth-floor conference room, City Hall The committee will discuss the effects of digital cable on phone lines, ambulance service fee increases and contract negotiations for computer-aided dispatch.

City Council Briefing

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

Council Town Hall Meeting

6 p.m. Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St.

The council will consider placing a charter change for the transition to strong mayor on the November ballot, as well as an ordinance to introduce fluoride to the city’s water supply.

Hearing examiner

Tuesday, 9 a.m., sixth-floor conference room, City Hall

The examiner will consider changes for the Field of Beans Espresso Stand at 5520 N. Maple.

Spokane Civil Service Commission

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., City Council Chambers, lower level, City Hall

The commission will hold a hearing on a transitioning proposal and hear an appeal by Jamie Newcomb.

City/County Historic Landmarks Commission

Wednesday, 3 p.m., City Council briefing center, lower level, City Hall

The commission will review a special valuation permit for the Schade Brewery at 528 E. Trent.

Spokane Public Library board of trustees

Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., downtown library, meeting room, 1A, 906 W. Main

Spokane City Council study session

Thursday, 3 p.m., council briefing center, lower level, City Hall

The council will discuss downtown zoning and the comprehensive plan.

Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Friday, 1 p.m., City Council Briefing Center, lower level, City Hall

The committee will review submitted applications and begin the recommendation process.

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