In accordance with RCW 35.21.157, notice is hereby given that the City of Kelso is proposing a rate adjustment in its solid waste handling fees for consideration by Council on November 1, 2016. Said fees will be effective January 1, 2017.

The City Council formed a Charter Review Committee in April 2016.  The Charter Review Committee has met several times to review the City Charter amendments and provisions.  The City Council adopted the Committee recommended amendments and will move these forward for the November 4, 2016 ballot for voters to decide.  Proposed Charter Amendments: http://www.kelso.gov/city-council/city-charter-review

Also, "pro" and "con" statements and additional information regarding the amendments is available on page 113 of the Cowlitz County local voters pamphlet.  https://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/cowlitz/en/pages/default.aspx

S. PACIFIC AVENUE TRENCH LINE REPAIR

http://www.kelso.gov/about-kelso/active-projects

Beginning on October 17th, 2016, Raptor Excavating and Contracting, LLC of Yacolt, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin work to repair two pavement sections in S. Pacific Avenue.  One at Oak St. and the other at Mill St. Marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by October 31, 2016.

This work will create disruptions to the flow of traffic. At times, detours will be used to redirect traffic around or through the work area. Every reasonable effort will be made to allow you access to your destination.

We realize this is an inconvenience and we appreciate your cooperation.

City of Kelso
Engineering Department
(360) 423-6590

As part of the Yew Street Roadway Improvement project, the Nutter Corporation of Vancouver, Washington, under contract to the City of Kelso, will be installing a utility pipe on S. Walnut Street. Surveying, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. During the week of 10/10/2016 to 10/14/2016, this work will require temporarily closing 10th and 11th Avenues at Walnut Street. One of the avenues will remain open for area traffic circulation; both avenues will not be closed at the same time. The work will be conducted during daylight hours. City of Kelso Engineering Department (360) 423-6590.