The City thanks you for doing your part in the ongoing water efficiency effort. Your cooperation is helping as the City’s well did not experience the same draw down depth as previous years.
The City also thanks you for your patience during the “construction” season this summer. The City was able to complete many projects, with two still in progress.
School is Back in Session
Please use caution while driving in School Zones and watch for pedestrians at all times. The Police Department will be conducting emphasis patrols to ensure that all posted School Zone speed limits are observe
Leveraging Street Funds…
The City received $372,050 in street project grant funding this year from two sources the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and the Spokane Transit Authority (STA). The City spent $139,456 of its own money on matching funds and on five large street patching projects.
Completed Street Projects
The City completed the following street projects this year: SR 902 Sidewalk Project; Legg St. Overlay Project; Hallett St. Overlay Project; Sherman St. Patch; Washington St. Patch; and other smaller patches.
Street Projects in Progress…
The City is in the process of completing the following street projects: Lefevre St. Sidewalk Project (completing the sidewalk on the east side of Lefevre St. to the SR 902 intersection); Retaining Wall Project at 4th St. and Minnie St. (reconstruction of failing retaining wall); SR 902 Pedestrian Crossing Project (installation of a concrete pedestrian crossing at the railroad tracks).
The City has also ordered additional street lights installed on the south side of SR 902 between Lefevre St. and the railroad tracks to better light the SR 902 corridor and sidewalk.
Snow Plowing Ordinance Now in Effect
The City Council has added Section 8.20.050 Parking Restricted for Snow Removal to the Medical Lake Municipal Code, effective September 1, 2007. Section 8.20.050 is as follows:
SECTION 1. There is hereby added to the Medical Lake Municipal Code Section 8.20.050 Parking Restricted for Snow Removal to read as follows: Section 8.20.050 Parking Restricted for Snow Removal. The following shall only apply to those streets that are curbed and located in a right of way that is 60 feet or less in width: Each time two or more inches of snow accumulates upon the public streets, and so long as that snow remains uncleared, no vehicle shall be parked or left standing upon any such street or city right of way between midnight and six a.m., except in the central business district wherein no vehicle shall be parked or left standing between the hours of three a.m. and six a.m. For the purpose of this chapter the “central business district” is defined as that area bounded on the west by Jefferson Street, on the north by Ladd Street, on the east by Brower Street and on the south by Herb Street.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect September 1, 2007.
Closure Notices
The City compost trailer located on the south side of the Recycling Center will close for the season Tuesday, November 13th or the first snowfall.
The Skatepark located at Pioneer Park will close for the season November 1st.
Volunteer Firefighters Wanted
The City Fire Department is always in need and welcomes volunteer firefighters. If interested, please contact Fire Chief Gino Palomino at 565-5022.
Recreation Information
Many of the City’s fall recreation activities are underway, but a few that are coming in the following months are: Community Tree Lighting - scheduled for December 7th at 7 p.m. Festivities include hot apple cider, singing and a family movie at the High School Auditorium; Youth Basketball - registration deadline is Wednesday, December 5th with league play starting in January. The program is open to all children ages five through twelve; Youth Karate - resumes in November with classes meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. For more information on any recreation activities, call 565-5007. Volunteer coaches are always needed and welcomed!
Questions?
If you have any questions about what’s going on in the City, land use issues, this newsletter or any other topics, please call City Administrator Doug Ross at 565-5050.
Please remember to always pick up after your pets.
