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The City of Kelso will be having a food drive starting Monday, November 25th and will run through the week of December 16th. We will be giving all non-perishable donations to the “Community Backpack Buddies” program. The program is being offered to students within the Kelso School District.
We will have donation barrels at Kelso City Hall, Kelso Police Department, Kelso Public Library, and Catlin Properties Inc. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Geiszler (360) 577-3361, Patty Murray (360) 577-3347 or Jessica Bronstein (360) 577-3379.
How it works:Every Friday morning each child who participates (with parent’s permission) will be brought a bag of food. A school staff member will assist the student in putting their food into their backpacks discreetly and privately. If the child does not have a back pack one will be provided to them for transporting this food home.
Please note: If your child has any food allergies, the school will not be able to provide Backpack Buddies for your student.
Confidentiality: The enrollment form will be kept confidential. If you have any questions about the program, please contact your school counselor or school principal.
“Rockin’ around the City”
Friday, December 6, 2019
Kelso City Hall – 203 S. Pacific Ave.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Come join our Tree Lighting Festival to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season in Kelso. Our theme this year is “Rockin’ around the City”. City Manager Andrew Hamilton will be lighting the tree at 6:10 pm and Santa will arrive shortly afterwards. Christmas music will be provided throughout the evening: refreshments, games, prizes, a hayride, children’s crafts, children’s face painting, cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa and his Elves.
Contact Patty at 360-577-3347 or Erica at 360-577-3361
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
JANITORIAL SERVICES
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals for janitorial services will be received by the Engineering Division, City of Kelso, 203 South Pacific Ave. Suite 205, until 10:00 am, September 10, 2019 and immediately thereafter be publicly opened and read. Late bids will be rejected.
To download a bid packet, please visit: https://www.kelso.gov/engineering/bids-and-proposals
PUBLIC NOTICE
2019 KELSO CHIP SEAL PROJECT
On September 3rd, 4th and 5th 2019, Cowlitz County Public Works, under contract with the City of Kelso will be chip sealing the streets marked in red on the attached map. The work will begin at 6:30 a.m., and is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m.
The work will create disruptions to the flow of traffic in this area. Detours will be used to redirect traffic around or through the work area. If you reside in or near the work area, every reasonable effort will be made to allow you access to your destination in a timely manner. If at all possible, it is advised to avoid this area and use alternate travel routes to your destination.
The street must be completely clear of vehicles during this time. Any vehicles not cleared will be subject to towing and impound at the owner’s expense. The cooperation of both local residents and the general public is greatly appreciated.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Fishers Lane Pavement Repairs
On August 13 Fishers Lane between Long Av. and the railroad tracks will be closed for pavement repairs. During the road closure, traffic will be detoured.
Sunrise Street Pavement Repairs
On August 16 pavement repair work will impact traffic on Sunrise Street between Miller Dr. and Corduroy Rd. The road will be closed and traffic will be detoured.
Advanced Excavation Specialists LLC will complete the work under contract with the City of Kelso.
If you have questions about the projects, contact Paul Klope, 360-423-6590 X3322.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 5:30pm - City Council Chambers - 203 S. Pacific Kelso WA -
Project Location: 1107 4th South Avenue, Kelso
Youth and Family Link Services proposes the conversion of a single-family home to a satellite office to serve the Wallace neighborhood. The decision for this conditional use permit will be rendered by the Hearing Examiner after a public hearing.
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
For more information visit Current Development Projects on our Planning web page.
July 1, 2019, 
Temporary Closure Begins.
Advanced Excavating Specialists continues to stay ahead of schedule and our park is looking great! The main parking lot was paved yesterday and the remaining paving is scheduled for next week. Parking lot striping, extruded curbing and landscaping will be completed shortly. The City of Kelso and AES would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience during the construction process!
The Park Board meeting for Thursday, June 20th has been canceled.
