Government almanac

Sun., Aug. 7, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, briefing on Aug. 15 meeting and approval of routine items.

6 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, consideration of settlement with Perkins Coie law firm over River Park Square parking garage payment.

Spokane Valley City Council

6 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave., regular meeting. The agenda includes reports on proposed revenues and expenditures for 2006 and changes to the county’s urban growth area.

Spokane County Commissioners

2 p.m. Tuesday, regular meeting, Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave.

Spokane Valley Planning Commission

6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, City Hall, continue deliberations on the Comprehensive Plan.

Spokane Park Board

1:30 p.m. Thursday, Council Chambers, City Hall, proposed acceptance of new fountain in Riverfront Park and approval of formal name of Rotary Riverfront Fountain.

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