Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa Kemper’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kelso City Council Regular Meeting
The Council received presentations on the Summer Reading Program, the Kelso Student Leadership Partnership Program, and an overview of the Kelso School District. Business included the approval of auditing of accounts and the authorization of a supplemental agreement with Parametrix for the Talley Way Corridor project. Reports were provided regarding outreach efforts for the Active Transportation Plan, Public Works operations, and recognition of an officer for a recent traffic stop. The Council also held an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee, subsequently establishing a three-member task force to review the matter.
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The council adopted the Southwest Washington Regional Airport 2027 Budget and approved a contract award to Granite Construction for airport runway and lighting repairs in the amount of $4,801,949.02. Additionally, the meeting featured operational reports regarding current city projects, the successful utilization of the automated license plate reader program, and updates on the upcoming public safety sales tax measure. Council members also shared reports on local events and their attendance at various board meetings.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kelso City Council Special Meeting
The Council discussed the Active Transportation Plan presented by the Senior Engineer and a representative from Parametrix, which included a brief recess to review presentation boards. Additionally, the Council reviewed the Final Plan Summary for the ADA Transition Plan.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kelso City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered the auditing of accounts and a contract close-out for the Vista Haussler Drainage Rehabilitation project. Key discussions included a scheduled upcoming workshop regarding the Transportation Development Plan and ADA Transition Plan, updates on Public Works projects, and a report from the Chief of Police regarding departmental staffing and a state-funded grant application.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
