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Critical Areas Ordinance Update

Date Posted: Friday, February 8, 2019

Notice of Determination of NonSignificance and Notice of Application

The City of Kelso issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance that apply outside of the shoreline jurisdiction as required by RCW 36.70(A).130 and proposed by the City of Kelso. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the City has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from Tammy Baraconi, Planning Manager, Kelso City Hall, 203 S. Pacific, Kelso Wa. Additional documents can be found on the City’s webpage, www.kelso.gov. The public is invited to comment on the DNS with written comments no later than 4:30 on February 26, 2019 at the above address. Public testimony can be provided to the City Council on this item at the March 5, 2019 regular Council meeting.

For more information visit https://www.kelso.gov/planning/draft-planning-documents.

Fireworks Stand Permit Applications

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The City of Kelso is accepting applications for fireworks stand permits.

Due to the size of population, the City of Kelso is limited to allow for three fireworks stands each year. Permits may be granted, or denied, based upon the City Manager's assessment of the applicant's experience and demonstrated record together with such other factors as are determined to be in the best interest of and benefit to the community. All applications to operate fireworks stands shall be made no later than May 2, 2019.

For additional information, please visit the City's website www.kelso.gov or contact Traci Howard at 360-423-0900 or thoward@kelso.gov.

Signal Changes on Allen Street Tonight

Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

Tonight, starting at 8:30 pm, crews from Mill Plain Electric will be making changes to the signals on Allen Street at 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue.

The change on 4th Avenue at Allen will modify the signal and signing so that the left lane and the middle lane on 4th are left turn only lanes, and the right lane is available for through traffic southbound as well as right turns. On Allen at 5th Avenue, the signal and signing change will prohibit left turns from Allen to 5th Avenue Street. On 5th Avenue at Allen, the signal and signing changes will change the designation for the middle lane to allow left turns from 5th to Allen. Through traffic northbound on 5th at Allen will continue to be able to use the middle lane. Directional signing will be installed to route eastbound traffic on Allen Street to 5th Avenue northbound via 4th Avenue and Oak Street. C & R Tractor and Landscaping will install temporary striping on 4th, 5th, Oak and Allen. Permanent striping has been delayed until night time temperatures are suitable.

The City will work to minimize inconveniences during construction. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

City of Kelso
Engineering Department
(360) 423-6590

Park Board Meeting

Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

The Park Board meeting for Thursday, January 17th has been canceled.

Special Meeting

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

The City of Kelso will be hosting the 19th District Legislators Wednesday, December 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss legislative delegations for Kelso. As we will have a majority of council members attending, the public is also welcome to attend.

Holiday Garbage Pick Up Schedule

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Normal Pickup Day New Holiday Scheduled Day

Tuesday, Dec 25th	Wednesday, Dec 26th
Wednesday, Dec 26th	Thursday, Dec 27th
Thursday, Dec 27th	Friday, Dec 28th
Friday, Dec 28th	Saturday, Dec 29th

Tuesday, Jan 1st	Wednesday, Jan 2nd
Wednesday, Jan 2nd	Thursday, Jan 3rd
Thursday, Jan 3rd	Friday, Jan 4th
Friday, Jan 4th	Saturday,Jan 5th

Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Information

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Call 211 on your cell phone or visit 211 Washington Resource Network or 211info.org to find Extreme Cold Weather Shelters in our area.

Kelso Tree Lighting

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

A Storybook Christmas

Friday, November 30, 2018 Kelso City Hall - 203 S. Pacific Ave 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Headstart Facility at Barnes Elementary

Date Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2018

Lower Columbia College and the Kelso School District are partnering to add a larger Headstart facility at Barnes Elementary School, 401 Barnes Street, Kelso. The new modular will be approximately 5,000 square feet in size and have an additional 14 off street parking spaces as well as an off street drop off and pick up for the kids. Parties wishing to comment on the Notice of Application or Environmental Checklist must do so in writing by 4:30pm December 6, 2018. Please follow the directions within in the Notice of Application on how to submit comments. Only written comments can be taken. For more information visit Current Development Projects on our Planning Webpage.

Grade St Striping Tonight

Date Posted: Thursday, November 8, 2018

Tonight, starting at 7 pm, crews from SPM will be striping Grade Street from Oak Street to 13th Street. The striping will be in a new configuration from the current striping. Between Ash Street and 13th, the new striping will designate one through lane each direction, a center-turn lane and bike lanes on each side. From Oak to Ash, the new striping will designate one through lane in each direction and bike lanes on each side. During the work, individual lanes will be closed until the striping dries, but Grade Street will remain open. In addition, striping to Oak Street from 4th to 5th, 4th from Academy to Oak and 5th from Oak to Allen will occur in upcoming days as weather allows.

The City will work to minimize any inconveniences. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

City of Kelso
Engineering Department
(360) 423-6590