Government almanac

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m., Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, a briefing on Nov. 1 meeting plus consideration of routine items.

6 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall. The council is expected to take up new regulations on motorized scooters and an amended version of a water quality assurance ordinance.

Spokane Library Board

4 p.m., Monday, lower level of Downtown Library. Board meets to consider cuts in library budget for 2005.

Spokane Public Facilities District

12:30 p.m., Tuesday, district administrative office, 720 W. Mallon, update on progress for expansion of Convention Center.

Spokane Valley City Council

6 p.m., Tuesday, City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. Topics include: final 2005 budget hearing, utility tax ordinance.

Spokane Valley ad hoc library committee

7 p.m., Wednesday, City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. The group will decide which contractor it will recommend to be awarded the future library services contract.

Spokane Valley community comprehensive plan meeting

6:30 p.m., Thursday, Pratt Elementary School, 6903 E. Fourth Ave. The public is encouraged to give input on the city’s draft of the 20-year land-use plan.