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Aug 28, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - August 26, 2025

This week’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and approval of the meeting agenda. General Public Comments Each week, community members have an opportunity to address Councilmembers for up to three minutes during the General Public Comment period, either at the beginning or end of each meeting either in person or via Zoom.

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Jun 24, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - June 24, 2025

1. Consent Agenda The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers for paying city expenses and payroll, and minutes from the Nov. 26, 2024, Dec. 10, 2024, Dec. 17, 2024, March 11, 2025, April 22, 2025, April 29, 2025, May 13, 2025, and June 24, 2025, Council meetings.

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Jun 10, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - June 10, 2025

Three funds were reviewed at the workshop. The General Fund is estimated at $65.8 million, a 3.61% increase over 2025. Continuing the Council’s commitment to public safety, 64% of the general fund budget is dedicated to police and public safety, with 36% of the remaining budget funding all other city services. The Street Fund is $7.6 million, an increase of 2.88%, and the Stormwater Fund is $4.3 million, an increase of 7.02%. Currently, there is a deficit of $1.3 million in the General Fund and $600,000 in the Street Fund, which will need to be balanced by reducing services or increasing revenues.

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May 27, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - May 27, 2025

Council approved a 2025 budget amendment (+$5.4M revenue, +$13.9M expenses) and updated the Commute Trip Reduction Plan. A $1.07M bid was awarded for the Wellesley Ave project. The draft 2026–2031 TIP and use of $1.2M in affordable housing funds were discussed. Monthly department reports were noted without discussion.

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May 20, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - May 20, 2025

Council advanced two right-of-way permit ordinances and approved a $2.3M total contract for the Pines Rd/BNSF grade separation. They received $52K from the Bert J. Porter Foundation for Greenacres Park and previewed summer Parks & Aquatics programming. Tom Towey was honored with a You Rock! award.

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May 13, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - May 13, 2025

Council advanced a $14M budget amendment and approved a street vacation, regional homelessness ILA, and Governance Manual update. They reviewed 2025 legislative wins, development updates, and regional task force planning. A proposed sign code change was sent forward for future reading.

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May 6, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - May 6, 2025

Council approved a street vacation, a $1.1M Argonne Bridge design contract, and revenue bonds for an affordable housing project. Updates were provided on solid waste service, citywide transportation impact fees, scooter regulation, fentanyl exposure gaps, and the city’s investment policy. Police Week was proclaimed.

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Apr 22, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council Notes - April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, Spokane Valley City Council approved agreements for aquifer protection, affordable housing projects with Habitat for Humanity, and the Sullivan Waterline Project. They reviewed Q1 economic trends, proposed updates to right-of-way permitting, and went into executive session for litigation discussion.

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