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City of Spokane Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Community Conversations
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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
Laura Padden, Mayor
Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor
Pam Haley, Councilmember
Michael Kelly, Councilmember
Al Merkel, Councilmember
Staff
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Robert Blegen, Public Works Director
Jill Smith, Communications Manager
John Whitehead, FIR Director
Dave Ellis, Police Chief
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator
John Bottelli, Parks & Rec Director
Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager
Kendall May, Recreation Coordinator
Jerremy Clark, Traffic Engineering Manager
Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
OPEN HOUSE STYLE FORMAT:
1. Display Boards with Project Information
Staff provided multiple conversation display boards with information on the Parks & Recreation summer
programs and events taking place this summer in our city. Display boards provided information on various
summer events within the city. Multiple staff members were available at the open house to provide
additional detailed information on the programs and any other topics that the citizens wanted to speak about.
Councilmembers were also available to speak with residents regarding their feedback on the programs and
recommendations from the public.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55p.m.
A E T:
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Marci Ntterson, City Clerk
Laura Padden, Mayor
Council Meeting Minutes, Special Meeting — Community Conversations 05-19-26 Page 1 of 1
Approved by Council: 06-23-2026