Right-of-way rules discussed

MEDICAL LAKE – The City Council on April 2 approved on first reading Ordinance No. 1123 addressing right-of-way management.

The ordinance is aimed at enhancing the permitting and use requirements for right-of-way projects, and will be brought back for a second reading at an upcoming meeting.

City Manager Sonny Weathers initiated the discussion by highlighting the necessity for updated risk management assessments.

“Washington state conducted a risk management assessment,” Weathers said. “They noted it was out of date.”

He underscored the work involved in right-of-way projects and emphasized the...