2025, 03-18 Special MeetingMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Community Conversations
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person by Council and staff
at the Spokane Valley City Hall.
Attendance:
Councilmembers
Staff
Pam Haley, Mayor
John Hohman, City Manager
Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Laura Padden, Councilmember
Jill Smith, Communications Manager
Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember
Chelsie Walls, Finance Director
Ben Wick, Councilmember
Dave Ellis, Police Chief
Al Merkel, Councilmember
Mike Basinger, Econ. Development Director
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
John Bottelli, Parks & Rec Director
Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
Robert Blegen, Public Works Director
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
OPEN HOUSE STYLE FORMAT:
1. Display Boards with Project Information
Staff provided multiple conversation display boards with information on current park projects. Information
included boards on Greenacres Park Phase II, Balfour Park, and the Flora Park Cross Course. Multiple staff
members were available at the open house to provide additional detailed information on the projects and
any other topics that the citizens wanted to speak about.
Councilmembers were also available to speak with residents regarding their feedback on the projects and
recommendations from the public.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55p.m.
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Marc Patterson, City Clerk
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Pam Haley, Mayo
Council Meeting Minutes, Special Meeting — Community Conversations 03-18-25 Page 1 of 1
Approved by Council: 04-22-2025