2004, 09-07 Study Session MinutesAttendance:
Councilmembers:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Rich Munson, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session
September 7, 2004, 6:00 p.m.
Staff:
Dave Mercier City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor DeVleming opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in attendance, reminded everyone
that this is a study session, and requested that all electronic devices be turned off for the duration of
the meeting.
Employee Introduction — Tom Scholtens — will move to the next meeting as Tom not available.
Building Official Tom Scholtens introduced new full time permit specialist Mike Turbak, who worked
previously for the City of Spokane Valley as an unpaid volunteer, and has recently completed his
undergraduate work at Eastern. Councilmembers welcomed Mike to the staff.
1. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -037 -Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to advance the ordinance to a second reading. As per his
September 7, 2004 Request for Council Action form, Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained the
history of the gambling tax and of the inadvertent imposition on punchboard and pulltab games of a tax of
5% of gross revenue instead of the intended 5% of gross revenue less the amount awarded as cash or
merchandise prizes. Attorney Driskell explained that to get the businesses and the City back to the
originally intended position, the initial proposal was to repeal the tax for six quarters; however, in refining
this issue with Finance Director Thompson, it became apparent the tax would need to be repealed for
eleven quarters. Attorney Driskell said that between now and the second reading, the wording will reflect
the eleven quarter time period; and that he will also further review the issue to determine if anything else
in the deduction should be a part of that calculation. Regarding tax for any new business, Attorney
Driskell explained that there must be an "all or nothing" situation, either have a tax or not, so there is the
possibility the City might lose some tax revenue on new businesses during that period. Mayor
DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered. In response to Councilmember Taylor's
question concerning nonprofits and bona fide charitable organizations, Attorney Driskell said that all
entities will be taxed at the 5 %; as the legislative history surrounding this issue regarding intent is
nonexistent, adding that there are very few nonprofits and bona fide charitable organizations which would
be affected. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried.
2. Proposed Resolution 04 -024 Amending Resolution Approve Resolution — Nina Regor
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the Resolution title, it was moved by Councilmember Schimmels and
seconded by Councilmember Munson, to approve the resolution. Deputy City Manager Regor explained
the background leading to this proposal, and stated that staff would like feedback from Council for any
future amendments and what they would like to see. Ms. Regor mentioned that this is also being done in
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Date Approved by Council: 09 -14 -04
part, as part of the requirement for periodic review of job classifications. Ms. Regor then summarized the
proposed changes, adding that some changes have already been implemented; and that the proposed
classification level change recommendation is from grade 17 to 18, which results in salary savings of
$72,000 if all were at the top of their salary ranges. Discussion then ensued regarding retroactivity and
associated dates, and the mention of the filing of a petition with Public Employees Relations Commission
(PERC), causing management to stop work on any proposed changes until the matter was clarified
regarding which employees would be eligible for acceptance into PERC. Mayor DeVleming invited
public comment; no comments were offered. It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded by
Councilmember Denenny to amend the motion to make the retroactivity period begin January 1, 2004
and not September 1, 2003. Councilmember Denenny said he feels it would be disingenuous not to have
the retroactivity period begin September 1, 2003 when the employees began assuming the responsibilities
of the position. Vote on amending the motion: In Favor: Councilmember Taylor. Opposed: Mayor
DeVleming, Deputy Mayor Wilhite, Councilmembers Schimmels, Munson, Flanigan, and Denenny.
Abstentions: None. Motion failed. Vote on the original motion to approve Resolution 04 -024: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
3. Mayor Appointment: Sign Committee — Mayor DeVleming
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded, to appoint Eldonna Gossett as the business
representative to the Spokane Valley Ad Hoc Sign Committee effective immediately. Mayor DeVleming
explained that Ms. Gossett would be best suited to "jump in and catch up" and act in the same capacity as
the previous appointment. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment, no comments were offered. Vote
by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
4. Motion Consideration: Response to Board of County Commissioners Letter Regarding
Conveyance of Wastewater Assets — Neil Kersten
Public Works Director Kersten explained the background of the issue as per his September 7, 2004
Request for Council Action, and mentioned the accompanying list of 16 items that would need to be
addressed in an agreement for assumption of the wastewater system. Director Kersten added that the
Board of County Commissioners would like the City of Spokane Valley to confirm that we want to
examine transfer of ownership. Discussion ensued regarding the Commissioner's July 20, 2004 letter, the
list of items and the Council's need for answers to specific concerns. City Manager Mercier stated that if
there is a strong desire by us to assume the assets, it appears that the Commissioners are looking for that
as a prerequisite to accumulating information before the transfer pursues; but in order that Council can
make an educational and informed judgment regarding the transfer, all available information would need
to be reviewed first. Councilmember Denenny stated we need to make a statement to the County that we
are interested in pursuing and there is a great deal of interest in obtaining the system given the proper set
of circumstances. Further discussion continued regarding the Council's readiness to assume ownership.
It was Council consensus to move forward and ask staff to draft a letter to the Commissioners asking for
information to specific concerns, and that Council needs the information first before a decision can be
made on conveyance of the assets. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Howard Herman, 117 N McDonald: said it appears Council is going to "dance around until the lights go
out" and that he doesn't understand why we won't make the first move to take this system over; that this
utility been in existence for 25 years; people in the valley have paid for it over 25 years; the customers are
all in place, paid every bill and accumulated excess and surplus of $40 million; that if we had that system
within the city and we had our share of the $40 million, we wouldn't have to ask the people for that 21¢
per thousand raise; that we are paying 90% of the wages in the county's wastewater department; and
asked what is there to know besides it is a successful utility.
Tony Lazanis, 10626 East Empire: asked council to commit and take over and use valley assets; that the
sewer is the most important asset; we should take over the collection system; that the only City of
Spokane Valley department doing well to pay for itself is the permit dept; that we don't have anything
else to pay for ourselves; and he doesn't know why the people have to beg council to do the right thing
for the valley people.
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5. Motion Consideration: Placing Fire District Annexation on the November Ballot — Nina Regor
Deputy City Manager Regor explained the purpose for asking that this matter be placed on the November
ballot, is matter of timing in the event the September election fails. Ms. Regor added that the County
indicated their willingness to work with us to put this matter on and remove the current ballot if
necessary. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to send a
letter to the Commissioners asking this to be placed on the November 2 ballot if the issue does not pass
on the September 14 election. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment. Tony Lazanis asked if the
Fire Department pays for the cost of placing the matter on the ballot. Ms. Regor responded that the cost is
split between the fire districts and the City. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:
None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Penny Lancaster, 14816 East Farwell: requested that Council as individuals and as a city take an official
position opposing initiative 892, which would allow slot machines to be placed in businesses that now
have pulltabs; said there are about 40 in the area; that the State would take 35% and the only thing we
would see is the bill for social costs: gambling close to schools and malls, and that Washington state
would become one of top five gambling states in the nation; that it would degrade the quality of life and
expose families and children to social problems dealing with gambling; she added that the Spokane
Chamber of Commerce said expanding gambling could have significant negative social and economic
impacts on our region; that this type of gambling has the potential to be an economic drain on our
community; and she encourages council to research and endorse a "no" vote on I892 to keep slot
machines out of neighborhoods; that she has materials to get Council started on research, and gave copies
to the City Clerk for Council distribution.
Deputy City Attorney Driskell stated that any time someone uses the public time to ask you to vote one
way or another; equal time must be provided to anyone with the opposing view. Mayor DeVleming
invited anyone with an opposing view to speak. No one offered to speak.
Chuck Hafner, 4710 S Whitner: said he would like to publicly thank his [Ponderosa] neighbors for their
participation, and the Council for adopting zoning at last meeting.
Ilene Fisher, 306 S Calvin Lane: stated she is interested in the library situation; knows of no one in favor
of priviatizing the library; and that our Founding Fathers were in favor of a free public library. She also
complimented council for the progress on 4 and Sullivan in placing a traffic light, but said that getting to
Evergreen now is difficult due to the road improvement ongoing on 4th
Councilmember Munson said that regarding the library situation; there have been questions about
decisions supposedly made about the library; but that no decision has been made, and Council is currently
in an information gathering process to see if we can improve the system and improve it for a lower price,
and that no decision will be made until all the required information is gathered.
Howard Herman, 117 N McDonald: stated he is disappointed in the salary commission's
recommendation, but more disappointed in Council in even asking that a salary commission be
empowered to make a recommendation; that everyone knew what the salary was before they became
Councilmembers; that he read the salary commission minutes and final report, and the report only seemed
to consider the time the council puts in and had a long list of activities the council participates in, which
he stated are primarily for the personal political agendas of the council and does no benefit to the city;
that the Commission should have considered what income other cities have, and then taken an average of
ten Washington cities; that the Commission considered time but not the income of those other cities; and
one of those cities has seven times this city's income. He added that he has been collecting signatures to
put this on the ballot; and he is sorry to say that this council does not enjoy a very good reputation in the
community.
Bill Gothmann, 10010 East 48` stated that when this city originally incorporated, one discussion that
came up was council pay; which is dictated by state law, but it was discussed that after the City was
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Date Approved by Council: 09 -14 -04
formed, that a Commission would be formed to research salary; that this proposed increase would amount
to approximately 1 /6 of the annual budget, or for each person would cost 50 cents per year. He added
that Councilmembers serve on various boards and commissions including the Spokane County Health
Board, and the purpose is not to serve any political interest but to serve the people of the valley; that he
knows how hard council works and respects the work.
Regular Study Session Issues (No Public Comment):
6. Parks & Recreation MasterPlan Consultant Update — Mike Jackson
Parks and Recreation Director Jackson explained that the City contracted with Moore Iacofano and
Goltsman (MIG) to assist in developing the masterplan, and he introduced Jerry Draggoo of MIG, and
Bob Bignold of ORB, who has been in the business for a number of years doing pool feasibility studies.
Jerry Draggoo explained that one of his tasks is to look at market demand for a swimming pool; that the
purpose of the study is to develop a long -range strategy for providing parks and recreation services; that
there is no rule about how a plan should be, and stated this is why public input so important; that the
public will be involved by his company's conducting a survey, talking to council, and holding a series of
public workshop meetings to give the public a chance to talk about the issues and needs. He stated that
the planning process will provide background information, which will be distributed to Council in a three -
ring binder; that they will present discussion papers (which is background on a specific topic) to see
where they are headed; and that they will provide issue papers which will deal with a specific problem or
issue identified, and later in the planning process they will perform a needs assessment. Mr. Draggoo
stated that the self - administered questionnaires will be hand - delivered to specific households, that they
are working on refining the questions, and hope to distribute questionnaires mid - October. Council
indicated they would like to review the questionnaire before it is distributed. Mr. Draggoo also
mentioned his company likes to hire nonprofit organizations to distribute the questionnaire, and if
someone is looking for a source of funds (approximately $1,000.00) to let Mike Jackson or Jerry Draggoo
know.
Bob Bignold of ORB gave a report on the current condition of the swimming pools, and said that this is
an interim report. He stated he compared the general condition of the pools with local electrical, state, and
other applicable codes, and reported that all three pools are extremely well maintained; he stated that
these are some of the better maintained pools he's come across, that they are attractive, and have many
upgrades such as gutters, filters, water heaters, shower water heaters, and upgraded pipes. He reported
that he feels diving needs to be modified, in that we have one meter boards and according to current
codes, we are about 1.5 ft short for depth for that one meter board; that he will recommend those boards
be cut back to a half - meter, 20" above water, and limit those boards to kids under 12 and not allow board
use by larger people use. He reported that the Valley Mission pool is not upgraded for handicap, but all
major systems have been replaced and it is in fairly good operation and that we can expect 10 -15 years
more use without major problems. Mr. Bignold reported that it is his understanding that the old Valley
Mission pool was put on a landfill and there are associated problems there, but that doesn't appear to be
the case as the pool skims well, there are a few cracks and there is not a great deal of settling. Mr.
Bignold said that code capacity is 184 people and they have been redlined at 130; he stated he
understands there was a drowning some years ago and at that time, Spokane County downgraded those
pools and redlined and posted for 130 people. He stated he will recommend that the fences and deck area
be expanded and to bring lawn area into those pools, such as picnic tables and umbrellas; and those
changes will allow more use of the facility. Mr. Bignold reported that he made personal review of the
pools August 18 and 19 and will not be recommending major changes for the pools.
Discussion then ensued regarding access to parkland, methods of calculating the needs assessment in
terms of parkland needs, and publicly owned area for recreational purposes. The discussion concluded
with the consultants stating that they will be back from time to time to keep council updated.
Mayor DeVleming called for a short recess at 7:25 p.m.; the Mayor reconvene the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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7. Managed Competition Update Presentation — Morgan Koudelka
Deputy City Manager Regor, and Administrative Analyst Koudelka went through their presentation on
managed competition, and called Council attention to the attached RFP for parks and for the library; and
stressed that these are pilot programs. As an update to the PowerPoint, Mr. Koudelka mentioned that
RFPs were sent to 23 contractors including Spokane County, and not the nine as reported on the
Powerpoint, and that a pre- conference is scheduled for September 9, 2004. Mr. Koudelka also mentioned
that this matter will be brought back on the October 26 agenda for Council recommendation.
8 Planned Unit Development Requirements Amendment — Marina Sukup
Community Development Director Sukup explained the proposed amendments to previous ordinances
relating to Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and amending residential standards of the Spokane Valley
Uniform Development Code. She mentioned that Spokane County recognized some weaknesses of their
ordinance and amended them; and that the current regulations are not effective in implementing the intent
and purposes of PUDs. Director Sukup then explained what the County changed, what our current
ordinance states, and asked Council for feedback on what they would like to see. Discussion ensued
regarding minimum lot size, multiple family housing areas, utilities, the need for adequate lighting, road
widths, cul -de -sacs, and the idea of creating development in a way which is sustainable and gives the
developers the ability to use innovative ideas for creative housing. As this is a first touch, more
information will be presented at future council meetings.
9. Stormwater Program Staffing — Neil Kersten
Public Works Director Kersten explained the issue as stated on his accompanying September 7, 2004
Request for Council Action and PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Kersten added that our contract with the
County Stormwater Utility expires at the end of the year and we have been notified that the Contract will
not be renewed as the County does not have available staff to assist in this program, nor does current City
staff have available time to set up and carry out the workplan. After review of the staffing options, the
pros and cons of contracting or in -house staffing, it was council consensus to focus on in -house staffing.
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming, seconded by Councilmember Munson, and unanimously approved to
extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m.
10. Budget Discussion — Dave Mercier
City Manager Mercier discussed the budget and in particular, discussed what annual growth would mean
to current budget projections; that Council had asked staff to show what the budget operation for 2005
would look like if calibrated to not exceed an average growth among departments of 1 %. Mr. Mercier
discussed the summary page, the five -year forecast showing the continuing incline in the amount of the
deficit in the general and street fund, and that this projection assumes no new programs and no growth in
personnel. Mr. Mercier said this information is currently in draft form and will be delivered next week as
the preliminary budget. Concerning the 1 % increase, it is apparent, Mr. Mercier explained, that the
largest cut would be from the largest category, that of public safety, and to achieve a level of reduction to
fit in the 1% limitation, would result in a series of personnel cuts in the form of three school resource
officers and there traffic positions. Other discussions ensued regarding street funds, expense for
signalization, and a reminder that these numbers are not precise, although the trend lines are fairly on
target.
11. Advance Agenda Additions — Mayor DeVleming,
No additions were suggested for the advance agenda.
12. Council Check in — Dave Mercier
Although there was no report, Council extended their thanks to staff for their work on the gambling
ordinance.
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13. City Manager Comments — Dave Mercier
City Manager Mercier called Council attention to a letter received from Ross Kelly advising that the
Board of County Commissioners intend to donate the right -of -way that would be required for extension of
Appleway eastward to the city limits; that several conditions are referred to in the letter and that staff is
examining those conditions, adding that the intent was to convey the property relatively unencumbered.
Mr. Mercier stated that there is also before Council, a draft letter addressed to David Peeler form Neil
Kersten on several issues dealing with the Department of Ecology and wastewater issues, and as a copy
will be sent to the Governor's office, Mr. Mercier wanted to have Council see the draft, and advise
whether we should participate in this mailing. Council stated they have no objection to participate.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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Michael DeVleming, yor
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Date Approved by Council: 09 -14 -04
Siokane�
jUalley
September 7, 2004
David Peeler
Water Quality Manager
Washington State Department of Ecology
PO Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504 -7600
Re: Spokane River Dissolved Oxygen TMDL
Dear Mr. Peeler:
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 • Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 • Fax: 509.921.1008 • cityhallCspokanevalley.org
This letter is written to reiterate our request that Ecology defer adopting of the
dissolved oxygen TMDL for the Spokane River until Ecology has had an opportunity to
fully review and consider the Use Attainability Analysis ( "UAA ") that is being developed
for the Spokane River by the UAA Sponsoring Committee. The UAA Sponsoring
Committee believes that the TMDL must evaluate existing and attainable uses in the
Spokane River before calculating assimilative capacity for dissolved oxygen and before
developing waste load allocations for point and non -point sources.
The UAA process is necessary to establish a sound regulatory and scientific basis
for any TMDL. Achieving existing water quality standards in the River will require
substantial economic investment by the people who live and work in Northern Idaho and
Eastern Washington. Fortunately, the Federal Clean Water Act and Washington's Water
Pollution Control Act recognize that a TMDL should reflect a river's existing and
attainable uses, rather than a class of uses contained in a regulation that was not
developed for a specific waterbody, but instead was developed on a state -wide basis.
A use that is "designated" in a regulation, but that does not exist and cannot be
attained, should not form the basis for a TMDL. Instead, through a UAA process, the
regulation should be revised to reflect existing and attainable uses, and then the TMDL
should be developed to protect those existing and attainable uses. Any other course is
seriously flawed from a legal, regulatory, and scientific basis.
The UAA Sponsoring Committee expects to submit the UAA to Ecology by November 1,
2004. Given that Ecology is on a schedule to prepare a TMDL report by December, there
would be minimal delay to the TMDL by evaluating and considering the UAA prior to
establishing the TMDL. We strongly urge Ecology to defer adoption of the TMDL so
that your agency may consider the results of the UAA.
Sincerely,
Neil Kersten, AIA
Public Works Director
Cc: Governor Gary Locke
Linda Hoffman, Acting Director, Washington State Department of Ecology
Paul Isaki, Governor's Office
Spokane Valley City Council
Dave Mercier, City Manager
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Budget Discussion
September 7, 2004
9/3/04
City of Spokane Valley
Theoretical Reductions with 1% Limit
9/3/2004
Legislative Branch Amount
Travel & Training $ (2,079)
Executive & Legislative Supp.oCt
Professional Service $ (14,000)
Travel/Training $ (2,000)
Office Supplies $ (202)
Small Tools $ (500)
Publications $ (800)
$ (17,502)
Eublic Safety
SRO & Traffic Programs $ (446,497)*
(Minus 3 SRO and 6 Traffic positions and O &M)
alliance
Small Tools $ (1,000)
Travel/Training $ (1,300)
Subscriptions $ (100)
Printing $ (100)
Registrations $ (500)
Supplies $ (300)
1/2 Admin. Asst. - vacant $ (20,900)
$ (24,200)
'net of grants/revenue
2
1
9/3/04
Legal
Prof. Services
Human_Resn, rceR
Prof. Services
public Works
Small Tools
Eng. & Arch
Supplies
Publications
Copier Mntnce
Planning
Prof. Services - R /UDAT
Blinding
Vehicle
Publications
Clothing /Uniforms
Eng. & Arch.
Printing
Furniture & Equip
Software & Hardware
Code Abatement
Total Theoretical Reductions
Savings from other departments
1% Theoretical Reduction Target
$ (4,993)
$ (2,079)
$ (8,550)
$ (20,000)
$ (200)
$ (2,412)
$ (1,800)
$ (32.962)
$ (20,675)
$ (15,000)
$ (3,000)
$ (650)
$ (1,000)
$ (1,500)
$ (2,051)
$ (2,000)
$ (15,000)
$ (40,201)
$ (591,188)
$ 79,067
$ (512,121)
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EXERCISE PROPOSAL # 1
FUNDING CUTS OF $476,427.00
9/3/04
S.R.O.
Traffic
M &O
GROSS
$303,378.00
$303,378.00
$ 35,032.00
GRANTS/
REVENUE
-$ 72,291.00
- $123,000.00
N/A
TOTAL
NET
$231,087.00
$180,378.00
$ 35,032.00
$446,497.00
($29,930
short)
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1
Qeraor:
General Fu
Street Fund
Capital Needs:
Parks est.
Stress
Sevter
Other?
Total Capital
Trial
8/23/04
2005
$ -
(1 ,000,000)
(400,000)
(700,000)
(914,000)
(100,000)
(2,114,000)
$(3,114000)
Planning Session - August 23, 2004
Five -Year Projected Shortfall Sammy
$(1,300,000)
(3,600,000)
(425,000)
(930,000)
(915,000)
(100,000)
(2,340,000)
$ (7,240,000)
2007 2008
$(2,100,000)
(3,800,000)
(450.000)
(900,000)
(993,000)
(100,000)
(2,443,000)
$(8,
$ (3,300,000)
(3,800,000)
(500,000)
(900,000)
(1,027,000)
(100,000)
(2,527,000)
$ (9,627,000)
$ (4,600,000)
(4,3oo,coo)
(500,000)
(9CO
(1,690,000)
(100,000)
(3,190,000)
$(12090,000)
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Amending Employee
Classification System:
Senior Engineers
City of Spokane Valley
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
September 7, 2004
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History
o Original system included one City
Engineer and two full -time Senior
Engineers
o 2004 budget eliminated the City
Engineer; responsibilities devolved
onto Senior Engineers
o Personnel system calls for periodic
review of job descriptions and
classifications
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• ,
Summary of Changes
o Eliminate City Engineer (Grade 19)
o Reclassify Senior Engineer — Capital
projects and Senior Engineer —
Development (from Grade 17 to
Grade 18)
o Adjust supervisory relationship of
other Public Works employees
o Financial impact: $72,000 savings
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Original Public Works
Organization Structure (2003)
1
Maintenance Sup't ,
Maint Worker
Admin Assistant.
Public Works Director
,Srgggineer•- 611;
I -4 Asst EngineerR'ech
Cfty Engineer
t
l
Sr Engineer - Dev J
I
Engineering Tech
1 -4 Asst Engineer
I,--
Traffic Engineer (.4)
2
Revised Public Works
Organization Structure (2004)
New General
Management Responsibilities
o Develop and manage goals,
objectives, policies and priorities for
assigned programs
o Oversee and update City ordinances
and resolutions associated with
program areas
o Represent Public Works on boards,
commissions and committees
3
• c
Greater
Engineering Authority
o Provide final engineering decisions on
behalf of the City
o Provide technical support to the Public
Works Director and City
Administration
o Provide contract management and
project management for the
construction of public works projects
• f
Sr. Engineer — Development
Additional Responsibilities
o Oversees, monitors, and approves
private development projects
o Manages development, traffic and
stormwater engineering
o Manages street maintenance program
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C,
Sr. Engineer — Capital Projects
Additional Responsibilities
o Develops and implements the Capital
Improvement Program, Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP), and
comprehensive Sewer and Water
Plans
o Coordinates applications for grants
and loans for public works projects
• ,.., ,
Recommended
Council Action
o Approve Resolution No. 04 -024,
amending job descriptions and grade
levels of the Senior Engineer — Capital
Projects and the Senior Engineer —
Development
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Legislative Branch
Travel & Training
City of Spokane Valley
Theoretical Reductions with 1% Limit
9 -3 -2004
Executive & Legislative Support
Professional Service $ (14,000)
Travel/Training $ (2,000)
Office Supplies $ (202)
Small Tools $ (500)
Publications $ (800)
$ (17,502)
Public Safety
SRO & Traffic Programs
(Minus 3 SRO and 6 Traffic positions and O &M)
Amount
$ (2,079)
$ (446,497)
Finance
Small Tools $ (1,000)
Travel/Training $ (1,300)
Subscriptions $ (100)
Printing $ (100)
Registrations $ (500)
Supplies $ (300)
1/2 Admin. Asst. - vacant $ (20,900)
$ (24,200)
Legal
Prof. Services $ (4,993)
Human Resources
Prof. Services $ (2,079)
Public Works
Small Tools $ (8,550)
Eng. & Arch. $ (20,000)
Supplies $ (200)
Publications $ (2,412)
Copier Mntnce $ (1,800)
$ (32,962)
Planning
Prof. Services - R /UDAT $ (20,675)
Building
Vehicle $ (15,000)
Publications $ (3,000)
Clothing /Uniforms $ (650)
Eng. & Arch. $ (1,000)
Printing $ (1,500)
Furniture & Equip. $ (2,051)
Software & Hardware $ (2,000)
Code Abatement $ (15,000)
$ (40,201)
Total Theoretical Reductions $ (591,188)
Savings from other departments $ 79,067
1% Theoretical Reduction Target $ (512,121)
*net of grants /revenue
EXERCISE PROPOSAL # 1
FUNDING CUTS OF $476,427.00
GROSS GRANTS/ REVENUE NET
S.R.O. $303,378.00 -$ 72,291.00 $231,087.00
Traffic $303,378.00 - $123,000.00 $180,378.00
M & 0 $ 35,032.00 N/A $ 35,032.00
TOTAL $446,497.00
($29,930
short)
September 7, 2004
To: Spokane Valley City Council
From: Penny Lancaster
Re: Opposing 1-892
r .CE
SEP 0 7 2004
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY CLERK
By means of introduction please read this excerpt from a testimony given to the WA State
Gambling Commissioners last year at a hearing. It was submitted by Richard Shumate regarding
the impact three Shoreline card -room casinos had on his life. "The casinos have taken my credit,
my home, my wife, and a quarter of a million dollars of my money. All against my will. Yet the
law said there was nothing I could do about it except divorce my wife. She is a compulsive
gambler. She has now lost her job, her apartment and has robbed her employer of $2,000. This is
only one of many crimes she has committed. We are separated now. These three casinos were
notified by me three years ago of my wife's problem. They all agreed to ban her. They all
reneged. They act with no responsibility or accountability. The citizens are hurt and the state is
hurt by these parasites called casinos. Not to mention the fact that my wife has collected all kinds
of benefits from the state due to her unemployment and related circumstances." Ask Phil
Altmeyer of the Union Gospel Mission and you will learn that this is a familiar story of men and
women in the Spokane area, too. Read the newspaper story of Troy Horne who robbed a Spokane
Valley bookstore to feed his gambling habit. Known as "the crack cocaine of gambling," video
slots are mathematically rigged to take your money and psychologically crafted to help turn you
into a gambling addict.
Council members, I am requesting that you as individuals and as a city take an official position
against Initiative 892. Essentially, 1-892 allows video slot machines to be placed in businesses
that now have pull -tabs. There are at least 40 in the valley area. I am submitting a list of those in
the Spokane County. The amount of legal gambling in Washington would nearly double. It would
legalize 18,000 additional video slot machines at as many as 2,000 locations around the state,
including neighborhood restaurants, bowling alleys, bingo halls and other establishments. After
the state takes their 35% from the net profits from these machines and pays for their
administrative costs the only thing the cities and counties will see is the bill for the social costs.
Property owners would only save about $30 on a $100,000 home.
Casinos do not generate new revenue. There is a difference between expanding economic activity
— adding slot machines — and expanding •the economy. The fact is that gambling is a predatory
industry. As gambling transfers wealth from legitimate commerce, other businesses fail, killing
the traditional tax base. It takes from retail sales, restaurant sales, housing sales, and from the
children and families of problem gamblers. The ABC's of gambling - addiction, bankruptcy, and
crime increase when Vegas -style casinos are accessible and socially acceptable, which will be a
result of I -892. The cost to the government when this level of gambling comes to town is $3 for
every $1 collected in taxes, according to John Kindt, professor of Commerce and Legal Policy at
University of Illinois.
If I -892 passes, every city that hasn't outlawed pull -tabs will be forced to accept slot machines
and all the rules, limits, and regulations that come with it from the state government and the state
Gambling Commission. Pleasant, family- friendly communities like Gig Harbor, who have been
fighting against Commercial Gambling for years, will be forever changed. The initiative could
override the bans that more than 50 cities and counties have on gambling within their
jurisdictions. These include Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Tacoma, Wenatchee, Vancouver and
Richland. You may remember that Community Impact Spokane tried desperately to convince the
City of Spokane and the County to join that group. We knew then that businesses of greed are
never satisfied. Today they want lower taxes and slot machines but tomorrow, these machines
will be staring at us in the check out line of the local grocery store.
I -892 would allow Las Vegas-style gambling at locations close to schools, malls and other areas
where children congregate. It would put Washington in the same league as one of the top 5
gambling states, including Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, and California. The introduction of
this amount and type of gambling into our neighborhoods would degrade our quality of life and
expose families and children to the many social problems associated with convenience gambling.
After thoroughly reviewing and discussing 1 -892, the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trustees voted to oppose I -892. The Spokane Chamber's PPC determined that
expanding gaming statewide in order to marginally reduce the state property tax levy could have
significant negative social and economic impacts on our region. They cited studies that conclude
this type of gambling tends to attract a significantly disproportionate number of low- income
people. In essence, they felt that I -892 was shifting the tax burden from residents who own real
property to those who are less able to afford the tax. This situation has the potential to be an
economic drain on our community.
May I encourage you to research the impact of I -892 on the Spokane Valley City. Contact Kris
Jorgenson, with the No On 1-892 campaign, at 206/652 -9506 or Kris@cofen.com. Offer your
names as endorsers of their effort to keep slot machines out of our businesses and neighborhoods.
The City has been friendly enough to the Casinos. I would hope that you are not willing to
encourage an expansion of gambling for the sake of the tax revenue. Please go to
www.voteno892.org to read the Letter from the Chamber of Commerce and a number of state
newspaper editorials opposing the Initiative in your research.
Please let me know, as well as the citizens of Spokane Valley City, what your position on this
pernicious initiative will be.
Penny Lancaster
Director, Community Impact Spokane
14816 E. Farwell
Spokane, WA 99217
922 -4825; plancaster @spocom.com
NO 0111-89!
0o4 t eyelid ituffitfo/
WHAT WOULD GAMBLING EXPANSION LOOK LIKE IN SPOKANE COUNTY?
1-892, promoted by Tim Eyman, would double the amount of gambling in our state by
legalizing over 1 8,000 new electronic video slot machines at as many as 2,000
restaurants, bingo halls, bowling alleys, card rooms and other establishments. This
initiative may override local jurisdictions' bans against gambling and put slot machines in
neighborhoods in every jurisdiction of the state.
Based on State Gambling Commission records, the following list provides the businesses
with potential to acquire slot machines in Spokane County under I -892.
HONG KONG BUFFET & LOUNGE
BUCKHORN INN/RESTAURANT
VILLAGE TAVERN
LITTLE JOE'S TAVERN
VFW 03386
JERRY'S PIZZA & PASTA
CHATTAROY HILLS RESTAURANT
WILLOW SPRING STATION RESTAURANT
BILL'S TAVERN
AMERICAN LEGION 00072
DEER PARK LANES RESTAURANT
SHAGNASTY'S FOOD & SPIRITS
FOE 03564
VFW 03067
SADDLE INN/TAVERN
HAT TRICK BAR AND GRILL
G LITZEE'S TAVERN
140MEPLATE BAR & GRILL
LARIAT INN TAVERN
CINOLA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
WAGON WHEEL
SILVER LAKE LOUNGE
DIRTY SHAME
WAGON WHEEL REST & LOUNGE
TUM TUM COMMUNITY CENTER
RED ROOSTER
4 RASCAL'S
FREDNECKS BAR & GRILL
HARVEST MOON REST & LOUNGE
NEALLYS PUB & GRILL
BAYOU BAR & GRILL
SULLIVAN SCOREBOARD TAVERN
CHARLIE'S I3AR & GRILL & MOM'S TOO
IRON HORSE
ACES SPORTS BAR & CASINO
13610 W 14TH
13311 SUNSET HWY
13119 W SUNSET HWY
13304 W SUNSET HWY
S 1307 LOFFLER
37011 N NEWPORT HWY
E 4015 DENISON CHATTAROY RD
809 1ST ST
405 FIRST ST
116 COLLEGE AVE
E 125 J ST
122 W 1ST
W12SAVE
29 E 1ST ST
10211 S ELECTRIC
18115 E CORBIN PL
18221 E CORBIN PL
1803 N HARVARD RD
11820 N MARKET
N 14710 NEWPORT HWY SP B
E 104 LAKE ST
9212 SLIVER LAKE RD
114ELAKEST
5984 HWY 291
6424 HWY 291
305 W BROADWAY
245 W BROADWAY
130EEMMA
S 20 FIRST ST
145N MAIN ST
4511 N BARKER
205 N SULLIVAN RD
S 122 BOWDISH
11105 E SPRAGUE AVE
10001 E SPRAGUE STE B
P.O. Box 4443
Seattle, WA 98104
AIRWAY HEIGHTS WA 99001
AIRWAY HEIGHTS WA 99001
AIRWAY HEIGHTS WA 99001
AIRWAY HEIGHTS WA 99001
AIRWAY HEIGHTS WA 99001
CHATTAROY WA 99003
CHATTAROY WA 99003
CHENEY WA 99004
CHENEY WA 99004
CHENEY WA 99004
DEER PARK WA 99006
DEER PARK WA 99006
DEER PARK WA 99006
DEER PARK WA 99006
FOUR LAKES WA 99014
GREEN ACRES WA 98016
GREENACRES WA 99016
LIBERTY LAKE WA 99019
MEAD WA 99021
MEAD WA 99021
MEDICAL LAKE WA 99022
MEDICAL LAKE WA 99022
MEDICAL LAKE WA 99022
NINE MILE FALLS WA 99026
NINE MILE FALLS WA 99026
REARDAN WA 99029
REARDAN WA 99029
ROCKFORD WA 99030
ROCKFORD WA 99030
SPANGLE WA 99031
SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99027
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SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99206
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YARDLEY 13AR & GRILL
RINGOS LITTLE VEGAS
VILLAGE SQUIRE TAVERN
ROCK INN/RESTAURANT
VFW 01435
BOLO'S BAR & GRILL
MEDLEY'S
PLAYERS & SPECTATORS
OASIS TAVERN
OWL CLUB
BRASS FAUCET PUB & GRILL
TONY'S TAVERN
FAST EDDIES ALL PURPOSE PUB
SEASON TICKET SPORTS SPIRITS & GRUB
BROADWAY BAR & GRILL
COZY INN TAVERN
PARKER'S A BAR & GRILL
MARILYN'S ON MONROE
MAXWELL HOUSE
CUB'S DEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
LAMP POST TAVERN
LARRY'S TAVERN
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
BIG BROTHERS & SISTERS
VFW 00051
CHECKERBOARD TAVERN
SAM & DOM'S BAR & GRILL
BULLDOG
FLAME
SWEET OLD BOBS RESTAURANT
STAR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
COLONIAL CITY RESTAURANT
SAGE BAR & GRILL
JACK & DAN'S TAVERN
ANNIE FANNIE'S
KOC 00683
SPOKANE YOUTH SPORTS ASSN
VFW 02218
PARK INN/PARK PLAZA
CHAN'S DRAGON INN
619 BAR &GRILL
HIDEOUT TAVERN
SUNSET JUNCTION
ALANO CLUB
RICKS RINGSIDE PUB
BARNEY'S TAVERN
HEDGE HOUSE RESTAURANT
HAPPY TIME TAVERN
BROWN DERBY TAVERN
HUB TAVERN
CASEY'S BAR & GRILLE
MOEZY INN/TAV
1302 N STANLEY
11420 E SPRAGUE AVE
S 108 DARTMOUTH RD
8122 E SPRAGUE
S 212 DAVID ST
S 116 BEST RD
14415E SPRAGUE STE 1
12828 E SPRAGUE AVE
14913 E TRENT AVE
13524 E SPRAGUE AVE
12525 E SPRAGUE
522 W SPRAGUE
W 1 SPOKANE FALLS BLVD
N 1221 HOWARD ST
1811 W BROADWAY
606 W 2ND AVE
1011 W BROADWAY AVE
900 W SPRAGUE
1425 N ASH
W 125 SINTO
W 408 SPRAGUE AVE
1317 N HOWARD
1124 W SINTO AVE
930 N MONROE
W 300 MISSION
E 1716 SPRAGUE AVE
E 2429 SPRAGUE AVE
N 1305 HAMILTON
E 2401 SPRAGUE AVE
E 3243 TRENT
1329 N HAMILTON
121 E BOONE
3248 E SPRAGUE
1226 N HAMILTON
E 3827 BOONE AVE
E 302 BOONE AVE
E 2230 SPRAGUE AVE
3207 E SPRAGUE AVE
W 107 9TH
W 1406 3RD AVE
S 619 WASHINGTON ST
W 1904 5TH AVE
W 1801 SUNSET BLVD
W 1700 7TH AVE
921 W GARLAND AVE
N 1914 MONROE ST
N 2606 MONROE
N 3506 DIVISION
808 W GARLAND AVE
2926 N MONROE ST
2126 N MONROE
2723 N MONROE ST
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Seattle, WA 98104
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SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99212
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O'MALLEY'S PUB
SCREAMING YAK
CHIC A RIA
SWINGING DOORS
STADIUM PIZZA PARLOR
H1- NEIGHBOR TAVERN
DAV 00045
GOODTYMES PUB
PEKING PALACE RESTAURANT
DAVE'S BAR & GRILL
MIKE'S WELCOME TAVERN
OLD MATTHEW'S REST & LOUNGE
MCQS BILLIARD PARLOR & CAFE
CAFE DONNA
SUSIE'S STEAK & SEAFOOD
T & J'S POUR HOUSE TAVERN
DENNYS RESTAURANT
MONKEY BAR
POPPY'S TAVERN
BPOE 00228
SENIOR CITIZENS ASSN
SPOKANE VALLEY FOUNDATION
WEISE'S PLACE TAVERN
LITZ'S BAR & GRILL
ILLINOIS AVENUE BAR & GRILL
ALASKAN LOUNGE
BLUZ AT THE BEND
SLICK'S
SPECIAL K
CATHAY INN /REST & LOUNGE
COMET
KAYLON GARDEN RESTAURANT
BLUZ AT THE BEND
FOE 00002
VFW 01474
CLASSIC ROCK CASINO
FIVE MILE HEIGHTS PIZZA
SZECHUAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
MOON'S MONGOLIAN GRILL
TOP HAT PUB & GRILL
SS BERYL RESTAURANT
SNOOPS SALOON
LOOM 00161
OLD MILL TAVERN
BRONCO INN /REST & LOUNGE
DRAGON GARDEN RESTAURANT
SCOTTYS BAR & GRILL
VALLEY HO INN/REST & LOUNGE
VALLEY BOWL CAFE
SAKS RESTAURANT
SPITFIRE PUB & EATERY
TRENT N DALE PUB
W 633 GARLAND
118 W FRANCIS AVE
1812 W FRANCIS
W 1018 FRANCIS AVE
W 4423 WELLESLEY
2201 N MONROE ST
N 3911 MADISON
9214 E MISSION
E 11110 SPRAGUE AVE
12124 E SPRAGUE AVE
21 S D1SHMAN RD
2104 N PINES RD
9614 E SPRAGUE AVE
12005 E TRENT AVE
E 9611 TRENT AVE
E 11113 DISHMAN MICA RD
N 6 PINES
10605 E SPRAGUE AVE
415 S DISHMAN -MICA RD
2605 N RORIE RD
E 11423 MISSION
N 1212 PINES RD
2436 N ASTOR
204 E ERMINA AVE
1403 E ILLINOIS AVE
5108 N MARKET
2721 N MARKET
3027 E LIBERTY
N 3 817 MARKET
3714 N DIVISION
N 5028 MARKET ST
N 2819 DIVISION
2721 N MARKET
E 315 FRANCIS AVE
E 3004 QUEEN AVE
E 1112 MAGNESIUM
N 6409 MAPLE
N 6508 DIVISION ST
6429 N DIVISION
6412 N DIVISION
N 6404 WALL
E 805 ROSEWOOD AVE
N 6363 LIDGERWOOD
N 3405 ARGONNE
8714 E SPRAGUE AVE
4824 E SPRAGUE AVE
2314 N ARGONNE RD
E 6412 TRENT AVE
E 8005 SPRAGUE AVE
E 6606 BROADWAY
E 6520 TRENT AVE
E 8721 TRENT
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Seattle, WA 98104
SPOKANE WA 99205
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SPOKANE WA 99208
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SPOKANE WA 99212
SPOKANE WA 99212
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SPOKANE WA 99212
SPOKANE WA 99212
SPOKANE WA 99212
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MY PLACE TAVERN
TOM'S OASIS TAVERN
STATZ BLUE KEG
BOTTOMS UP BAR & GRILL
ICHABODS EAST
BIG SKY'S
COUNTRY PLACE
SPORTSMAN CAFE & LOUNGE
CAPITOL TAVERN
SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASB
FIZZIE MULLIGAN'S
BIGFOOT PUB & EATERY
MILLERS TAVERN
PEPPERDINE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1310 DADDYS CBG
CHINA SOUTH RESTAURANT
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
LONGHORN BARBECUE
FOE 03433
E 6415 BROADWAY
E 14913 TRENT AVE
12303 E TRENT AVE
13921 E TRENT AVE
12116E SPRAGUE
5510 N MARKET
3618E COLUMBIA
6410 N MARKET ST
5015 N MARKET ST
1810 N GREEN
W 331 HASTINGS RD
N 9115 DIVISION
E 811 HAWTHORNE RD
2911 E 57TH AVE
3023 E 28TH AVE
2915 E 29TH AVE
3151 E 27TH AVE
W 7611 SUNSET HWY
E 16801 SPRAGUE AVE
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sentenced
to 9 ye
• •
;
• •
Attorne - sa y s spree motivated
Y Y P ,
by robber's gambling addiction •
By BIII Marlin •
. StafIvriter .
A gannbling addiction motivated a
serial bank robber whose luck ran out
last October in.a Spokane Valley book=
store,'a federal judge was told Thu.is-
day.
Troy Alan Horne was sentenced to
-,112 in'onths in prison after earlier plead-
ing guilty to nine bank robberies in
Washington, Idal o, : Oregon and Utah.
• He confessed tosix other holdups; but
didn't specifically plead guilty to those
robberies under terms of a plea agree-
. meet with the U.S. Attorney's Office..
After getting out of prison, Homeal-
so will haveto pay $29,683 in restitution
to the 15 banks.
Now, before he goes to prison,
Horne will sit down with bank security
officials and tell them why he robbed
. some banks and avoided.others.. •
Tie pulled the bank robberies,over a:
34 -day period and spentmost of his sto-
len loot at casinos, his attorney, Assnesf -
ant Federal Defender Tina Hunt; tdld
the court. "He has a very severe gam-
bling,addiction," Hunt said: "He fed -
that gambling addiction by fobbing
these banks.''
Horne was
abandoned on
the streets of Se-
oul, South 10-:
rea,, as a baby
and was in anoi- •
phanage until he
was 6. He vas•
adopted and -
raised by a
couple. Hunt's .
client now'-is
Horne blind in one eye
and has "serious
mental health issues," including de-
. pressiOri and low self - esteem relatedto
his malnutrition and orphan - status as a
child, Hunt told the court. '
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Har-
rington'countered, recommending tie
maxiinuzn under the 100- to 125 - month
senteiicinvange. During,one.hol1t,tp, -
Horne displayed a CO2 pellet gun that
looked like a real. firearm, .frightening
tellers,.Harrington said.
y Y .
Hunt' urged the.court to.senteiuce
"Horne to only 100 months because he
has cooperated with authorities from
the moment he was arrested following
the Oct..30.holdup of a U.S. Bank
-.branch at 15426 E. Sprague Ave.
. F is spree began Sept. 27 when he'got
-away with $721 at a Weli06r
St. George, Utah. - • • • " •
Horne has a willingness" to
• 'meet with' security offieiais; and
"explain why. he thought certain banks i
were easier.targets, Hunt told the court. .
Shea' saidwhile level of unusual
cooperation is commendable, the `rob-
• 'ber's actions still terrified tellers in•15
different : banks. "The tellers will carry
this experience throughout their` lives,"
the judge told Home. • • " '
Last .October, after robbing the Spo-
kane Valley bankson East Sprague of
, $2,599, Horne drove to a shopping mnall,
- apparently hoping to - dcsappeat'. iii. the
• day -time crowd. -
But Spokane Valley police Officer
Greg Lance, given a description ofthe
getaway car,, spotted Horne sitting in
- • the 'biography section of'a Barne
Noble store at Spokane Valley Malt.,' -
AS he saw police surround and, enter"
the bookstore; Horne said he knew his
• successful bank robbery string had end-
ed. If he'd been armed, Horne said,,. "I
would have that point myseif."
Inste he was arrested and, almost
immediately confessed to police and
FBI agents. -
After reading victim-impact'state-
ments from - the tellers he robbed,
Horne said he their
"I can't - say I'm looking forward ..to
"prison," Horne told the judge, "but it
will be a chance to clear my head.'
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND ROADS
August 26, 2004
Mr. David Mercier
City Manager
11707 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Dear Dave,
A DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Board of County Commissioners has agreed to donate the property known as the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul RR Right -of -way (Milwaukee RR Corridor), from
Dishman Mica Road to 0.5 Mile east of Barker Road, to the City of Spokane Valley to be
used exclusively for transportation related purposes. The agreement to donate the
property will contain the following restrictions.
1. The rail right -of -way must only be used for transportation purposes. If the
land is not used for transportation purposes the entire right -of -way will return
to the ownership of Spokane County.
2. Spokane County will retain a perpetual easement for the sanitary sewer trunk
line within the right-of-way. The County shall retain free, open and
unobstructed access to the sanitary sewer trunk lines and manholes. No
damage shall be done to the sanitary sewer. The Spokane Valley will be
responsible for repair of any damage to the trunk line facility.
3. No temporary non- transportation related usage shall be made that will damage
or impair the existing sanitary sewer operation.
4. The City of Spokane Valley shall cooperate in the future joint use of the right -
of -way for future public transportation.
5. The actual donation of the property will be timed so as to maximize any
opportunity to use the value of the property as local match for project grant
funding.
1026 W. Broadway Ave. • Spokane, WA 99260 -0170 • (509) 477 -3600 FAX: (509) 477 -7655 (2nd Floor) 477-7478 (3rd Floor) • TDD: (509) 477 -7133
Spokane County will prepare the donation document and coordinate its delivery to best
meet the grant funding opportunities.
Very t _►� yours,
Ross . Kelley, P
County Engineer
Cc: Board of County Commissioners, M. Farrell, J. Emacio
City of Spokane Valley
Park and Recreation Master Plan
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 7, 2004
City Council Agenda #1
I. PLANNING PROCESS
II. OVERVIEW OF EXISTING RESOURCES
III. RECREATION SURVEY
IV. AQUATIC STUDY
V. ISSUE PAPERS