The council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including the adoption of ordinances for transportation benefit district taxes and fees, as well as a new garbage and refuse collection agreement with Waste Control, Inc. Financial items included the presentation of budget adjustments for 2027 and 2028, acceptance of a fiscal year 2025 assistance to firefighters grant, and the approval of claims. Infrastructure projects were advanced through bid approvals for planting strip renovations and path construction, along with a software contract for utility inspection. The council also directed staff to review local codes regarding taxi and ride-share services, appointed a new member to the Planning Commission, and authorized an amendment to the professional services agreement with Love Overwhelming for severe weather shelter services.
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The meeting focuses on a public hearing regarding updates to the Cowlitz Event Center District. Additionally, the commission will conduct workshops on the Mobile Vendor Ordinance, the finalization of Comprehensive Plan documents, specifically the draft Economic Development section, and a discussion on Critical Areas. The agenda also includes a potential action to set a future public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.
Oct 1, 2026·Board meeting
City of Longview City Council Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the 2027-2028 biennial budget and Capital Improvement Projects. Discussion topics included specific line-item enhancements for city programs and operations, proposed personnel additions across various departments such as public safety and administration, and the review of ongoing and future Capital Improvement Project requests, including infrastructure repairs, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
City of Longview City Council Special Meeting
The workshop focused on the CIP budget, covering Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and enhancements. The council requested the development of a dynamic, reusable budget model to analyze the impacts of assumptions regarding enhancements, personnel, taxes, and permits. Additionally, the council scheduled a follow-up session to continue discussions on enhancements.
