The Council reviewed and approved several key ordinances and resolutions, including the 2027 budget and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, as well as the 2027 Ad Valorem tax levies. Major administrative actions included authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Police Guild, declaring surplus vehicles and equipment, and approving grant applications for park improvements and public safety initiatives. Discussion also covered contract change orders for the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project, the adoption of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and strategic legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
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The Economic Development Committee meeting covered multiple agenda items including a request for a neighborhood park land surplus and exchange, and a detailed presentation and review of 2027 Community Development Block Grant applications. The committee discussed funding options for public service projects and public facilities, established criteria for evaluating grant applications based on federal and local objectives, and reviewed the performance measurement system for tracking project outcomes.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Parks And Recreation Commission Agenda
The agenda for the meeting features presentations on the Yakama Nation and Mid-Columbia Fisheries kiosk project, which details the Bateman Island Causeway removal and river ecosystem restoration efforts. Additionally, the commission will review a recap of the Tumbleweed Music Festival, including attendance and community participation outcomes from the event.
Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda
The commission reviewed the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, which included detailed proposals for parks and public facilities projects. The plan encompasses various initiatives such as playground replacements, shoreline stabilization for Columbia Point, athletic field upgrades, trail improvements, and the procurement of equipment for field maintenance and safety.
