Government almanac

Sun., Aug. 1, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Spokane City Council

Monday, 3:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, administrative session to be followed immediately by legislative session. (Regular 6 p.m. meeting canceled.) Legislative agenda includes resolution setting Aug. 30 as a public hearing for allowing property tax exemptions on multifamily residential developments in previously designated centers and corridors.

Spokane Homeless Coalition

Thursday, 9 a.m., Finch Arboretum, Woodland Center, agenda at meeting.

Spokane Public Facilities District

Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., executive conference room at Spokane Convention Center, update on property acquisition for expanded Convention Center. Board will meet for lunch at 11:30 p.m. at Azteca Restaurant adjacent to Convention Center.

Spokane County commissioners

Tuesday, 9 a.m., weekly meeting with the county CEO, Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Ave. The agenda includes a pawn shop ordinance, Conservation Futures and the Milwaukee Road right of way.

2 p.m., weekly meeting on non-hearing items, Commissioners Hearing Room, lower level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave.

2:30 p.m., hearing on seven Comprehensive Plan amendments.

5 p.m., meeting on hearing items, including a stormwater charge.

Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority

Thursday, 9 a.m., Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave.

Spokane Valley City Council

The council will not meet this week.

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