Park speed limit slower for summer
The speed limit on Mission Avenue at Valley Mission Park has been reduced from 35 mph to 20 mph for the summer.
The slowdown occurs every year from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Traffic engineer Inga Note said the reduction is needed not only because more children use the park in summer, but because the park’s overflow parking is on the other side of Mission.
The park includes a pool, a horse arena and the Splash Down Family Water Park.
John Craig
SPOKANE VALLEY
City’s newsletter now available by e-mail
Spokane Valley’s municipal newsletter, HotTopic, is now available by e-mail. The quarterly newsletter, published by the city, offers information on road projects, parks, pools and other recreational programs.
To view a copy or to subscribe, go to the city’s Web site, www.spokane valley.org or send an e-mail to cbranch@spokanevalley.org.
Printed copies are available at City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 106; the city permit center, 11703 E. Sprague Ave., Suite B3; CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place; Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 9507 E. Sprague Ave.; Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, 12114 E. Sprague Ave.; and the Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave.
John Craig
Cable Advisory Board needs volunteers
The Spokane Valley City Council is seeking two volunteers for the City-County Cable Advisory Board.
The advisory board investigates subscriber complaints and advises city and county officials in franchise renewal negotiations.
Board members meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and serve three-year terms.
For more information or to volunteer, click on “Volunteer Opportunities” on the city Web site, www.spokanevalley.org, or call Morgan Koudelka at 688-0186.
John Craig
Spay/neuter clinic will be at Pet Savers
The Spokane Spay/Neuter Coalition Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital will be at Pet Savers Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, 7525 E. Trent Ave., on Sunday and on June 29.
Cats can be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and licensed at a reduced rate. The cost for females is $35 and males is $30.
Cats must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least two pounds.
Call Pet Saves at 924-7826 or the Spokane Humane Society at 467-5235.
Rainey Coffin
VERADALE
Vera Crest, 24th repaving starts soon
Vera Crest Drive and 24th Avenue will be closed near their intersection from June 30 through July 25 for street improvements.
City officials said Spokane Valley will spend about $646,530 to repave 24th Avenue between Sullivan Road and Vera Crest Drive, and Vera Crest between 22nd and 24th avenues.
The existing pavement will be recycled into the new surface.
Vera Water & Power Co. and Rem-Rock Corp. are to pay for about $290,470 in sewer and water line improvements while the streets are torn up. The work is expected to continue through the end of July.
John Craig