Meeting planned to explain water rate setting to public
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District is offering something akin to “Rate Study 101” Wednesday night.
The meeting will give laypeople a glimpse into the complicated world of rate setting.
A consultant performing the district’s current rate study – which determines rates and connection fees – will explain how these figures are determined and talk about imminent increases.
For the past year, the district has warned the public that the costs of building the new sewer treatment plant would increase rates.
Sewer Commissioner Frank Boyle said water rates will remain constant and continue to be charged on a tier system, to encourage conservation.
Also, the Soap and Detergent Association will present its case for not banning dishwasher detergents containing phosphorous. Phosphorous has been blamed for causing water quality problems in the Spokane River and Long Lake by encouraging an overgrowth of algae, which chokes off oxygen and harms fish.
The meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. at the district’s administrative building, 22510 E. Mission Ave.
Summer reading program to take registrations
Liberty Lake Municipal Library is preparing for another banner summer of reading.
Last summer 230 children participated in the reading program and 80 attended regular programs.
Library Director Pamela Mogen said this year’s theme is “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds,” which is being featured at other public libraries.
“We liked the program so much we decided we wanted to be a part of it, as well,” Mogen said.
Children are placed into four reading clubs, based on their grades. Registration starts on May 30, and the program begins on June 18.
The city is continuing to shop around for property to build a combination library and community center. The library portion of the building could be about 15,000 square feet and accommodate a growing library “that’s bulging at the seams,” Mogen said.
“The mayor said to dream big, so that’s what we did.”
Kiwanis club scrambles for scholarships
Liberty Lake Kiwanians are hosting a golf scramble to raise money for scholarships.
Last year the Kiwanias distributed $3,400 in scholarships, and this year, ir hopes to repeat that success.
The golf tournament is being held May 21, with tee times offered at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Businesses can become underwriters for $1,000, major sponsors for $250 and tee or green sponsors for $75. Admission for teams of four costs $100 and includes lunch at Palenque Mexican Restaurant.
For more information, call Pat Dockrey at 533-1155.
Family passes available for county parks
Liberty Lake residents can purchase summer passes that let families visit county parks that charge entry fees.
For $50, families can have summer access to Liberty Lake County Park and to Bear and Fish lakes.
Summer passes are available by visiting the Spokane County Parks office at 404 N. Havana St. or at Liberty Lake City Hall.