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The City of Kelso and the City of Longview are partnering to provide free training for the development community on the new LID standards and requirements for the respective cities.  The free training will take place 1:00-3:30 pm Wednesday December 13th, 2017 at Kelso City Council Chambers.

 

For more information:  Low Impact Development

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

MILL STREET PAVEMENT REPAIRS

On Tuesday, November 7th, Northfork Asphalt Paving, Inc. of Chehalis, WA, will be performing paving operations on Mill Street between S. 11th and S. 12th Aves.  This work will require the closure of that portion of Mill St. from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Detours and temporary traffic control measures will redirect traffic around. The City will work to minimize any inconveniences. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

 

 

City of Kelso

Engineering Department

(360) 423-6590

MINOR RD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION

On Monday, October 30th & Tuesday, October 31st, Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will be performing paving operations on Minor Road between Allen St. & Mt. Brynion St. Traffic disruptions are to be expected.

Over the course of these two days, Minor Road will be closed for extended periods, affecting through access and access to Burcham Street.  Detours and temporary traffic control measures will redirect traffic around and through the work area. The City will work to minimize any inconveniences. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

 

City of Kelso

Engineering Department

(360) 423-6590

 

On Thursday and Friday, September 14th and 15th, 2017 Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will be closing Minor Road as part of the current construction project. The closures will be in place from 8:30 A.M. and the roadway will be open by 3:00 P.M.

Unfortunately, traffic disruption is an expected consequence of construction.  The City will work to minimize any inconveniences. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

City of Kelso
Engineering Department
(360) 423-6590

 

City Hall Council Chambers 203 S. Pacific Ave  @ 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 15, 2017

To view council agenda items and other legislative-related information, you can visit our BoardDocs site here:  http://www.boarddocs.com/wa/kelso/Board.nsf/Public#  For additional information concerning BoardDocs, please visit www.boarddocs.com.

The City of Kelso has an opening on both the Planning Commission and the Park Board.  All citizens within the city limits of Kelso and over the age of 18 are eligible to apply.  Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

See Full Press Release for details.

Kelso's Catlin Rotary Spray Park received an outpouring of support from three local Rotary Clubs that donated over $21,000 in money, labor, and materials for safety and security improvements.  The Kelso, Longview, and Longview - Early Edition Rotary Clubs purchased and installed new decorative lighting around the perimeter of the spray pad, resurfaced the spray area with slip-resistant paint, and restored landscaping near the senior center.  The improvements provide lighting for enhanced security, a spray pad less prone to trips and falls, and a better overall park appearance.

Full Press Release

City Hall Council Chambers 203 South Pacific Avenue August 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

 

To view council agenda items and other legislative-related information, you can visit our BoardDocs site here:  http://www.boarddocs.com/wa/kelso/Board.nsf/Public# For additional information concerning BoardDocs, please visit www.boarddocs.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

For information contact: Tammy Baraconi
City of Kelso Planning Manager
(360) 577-3321

tbaraconi@kelso.gov

Planning Commission and Park Board Vacancies

Kelso, WA – July 19, 2017

The City of Kelso has an opening on both the Planning Commission and the Park Board. All citizens within the City Limits of Kelso and over the age of 18 are eligible to apply. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Commissions and boards are a great way for citizens to give back to their community without committing to a great deal of time.

The Planning Commission meets once a month on the second Tuesday of each month at 6PM in the Council Chambers. The Planning Commission works closely with staff to create recommendations to the Council on zoning ordinances, plan amendments, annexations, and other topics related to the development of the community. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in actively participating in the way Kelso regulates land development within the City Limits.

The Park Board meets once a month on the third Thursday of each month at 5PM in the Council Chambers. The Park Board works with staff to ensure that citizens overall vision for the parks as described in the Park Master Plan are realized. This Board also works in an advisory capacity for the Council, making recommendations on park plans and other types of guiding documents pertaining to parks. This would be a great chance for anyone that would like to see our local park system flourish and meet the needs of generations to come.

All commission and board positions are appointed by the Council. To apply go to the City’s website at www.kelso.gov and click ‘Your Government’ and then ‘Boards and Commissions’. There you will find an application that you can print out. Or come in and ask anyone in Finance or Community Development for a paper copy. After you have filled it out you can bring it in to City Hall, mail it in, or email it to me at tbaraconi@kelso.gov.

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