2013, 04-04 special w/McMorris-Rodgers AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday,April 4, 2013 8:00 a.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
11707 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley,Washington
Call to Order and welcome to Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, U.S. Representative for Washington's Sth
congressional district, serving since 2005. The district, based in Spokane, includes most of the eastern third
of the state.
POTENTIAL AGENDA TOPICS:
L First Ten Years—Mavor Towev
a. City Milestones
b. Recognition for Past Federal support for projects
2. Great Timin�. Contact Washin�ton Le�islators and voice sunnort for Sullivan Brid�e. —
Councilmember Dean Grafos
a. We are receiving $8 million from the Federal Bridge Program
b. $2 million from Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
c. $3.5 million from Washington Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
d. $2.3 million from City of Spokane Valley
We have requested $4 million from the Washington State Legislature in this session. The project needs
to go out to bid in November or we will lose the $3.5 million from the TIB. It would be great if
Representative McMorris-Rodgers would be willing to contact Washington state legislators and
encourage support of our request.
3. Protect Tax Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds—Mavor Towev
There is federal legislation pending that threatens the federal income tax exemptions for State and Municipal
Bonds. According to National League of Cities, interest paid on bonds issued by local governments currently
not taxed could lose their exemption from taxation. National League of Cities and the City of Spokane
Valley opposes any attempt to eliminate or limit the traditional tax exemption for municipal bonds whether
as part of a deficit reduction plan, a push for comprehensive tax reform, or as an offset for new spending.
4. Support Barker RoadBNSF Grade Separation Proiect—Councilmember Ben Wick
$37 million to remove at-grade crossings to improve emergency access, reduce noise, and to increase rail
capacity and improve traffic flow.
5. Support fundin�for Communitv Development Block Grants and other AWC federal priorities-
Councilmember Arne Woodard
Closin�Comments
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NOTICE: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other
impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 921-1000 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.
Special Meeting Agenda, Apri19, 2013 Page 1 of 1
Milestones,First 10 years Spokane Vallev
2002
• Spokane Valley citizens voted to incorporate
• First City Council sworn in
• Liberty lake loaned Spokane Valley $50,000
• First employees hired
2003
• Official date of incorporation March 31, 2003
• Agreement signed for Law Enforcement with Spokane County Sheriff's Office
• Multiple contracts with Spokane County for roads, animal control and others
2004
• Construction began on CenterPlace Regional Event Center
• First"official"tree planted in Mirabeau Park
• Mirabeau Meadows park completed
• City deeded Opportunity Town Hall to Museum
2005
• Citizens voted to annex into Spokane County Library District
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center Grand Opening
2006
• Adopted first Comprehensive Plan
• Adopted first Parks &Recreation Master Plan
• City purchased Spokane Valley Police Precinct Building
2007
• Completed new Mirabeau Springs overlook
• Land acquired for new Greenacres Park
• First Citywide Business Plan developed
2008
• Two emergencies declared: Valley View Fire and Severe Winter Snowstorm
• Number of registered businesses: 5695
2009
• Spokane Valley Arts Council donates "Working the Line" sculpture, Spokane Valley's first piece of
public art
• City initiated its own snowplowing operations
2010
• Grand Opening of Discovery Playground
• First Federal Census count of Spokane Valley: Population 89,755
• Law Enforcement agreement with SCSO renewed
2011
• `Berry Picker" sculpture donated by Spokane Valley Arts Council
• City purchased Street Maintenance Shop on Euclid
2012
• Street Preservation Funding dedicated in budget for first time
• Grand Opening Greenacres Park
2013
• Dedication of new gateway sign at Appleway& Thierman
• City continues history of sound financial condition; estimated General Fund balance: $17.8 million
• Continued focus on Law Enforcement, Roads, Community Development and Parks