City updates container rules
MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake Planning Commission discussed updates to the city’s regulations on shipping containers during their meeting on May 16. The changes come after the city council approved a text change addressing the use and screening of shipping containers within city limits.
“Last meeting, the city council approved the text change for the shipping containers,” said Elisa Rodriguez, the city planner. “Councilwoman Keli Shaffer suggested screening, and we already have six-foot screening requirements.”
Rodriguez mentioned that a chain link fence with slats could be used for screening. She also noted that resident Scott Stoker would need to file a new application and submit to inspections for building and fire codes to comply with the updated regulations.
“Everyone else with shipping containers will receive notices for them to remove them,” Rodriguez said, addressing concerns about enforcement and compliance.
Airway Heights debates recreation center additions
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Airway Heights City Council tabled the decision on purchasing addition al equipment for the recreation center gym during their meeting on May 20. The proposed expenditure of $7,834.97 would be funded by un-utilized ARPA funds.
Councilman Hank Bynaker expressed opposition to the purchase, citing concerns about justifying the expense.
City Manager Albert Tripp provided financial details, indicating the availability of $1.3 million in ARPA funds and an additional $300,000 from another mitigation sum.
The motion to table the item was passed with a vote of four to two, deferring the decision to a later date.
— Cheney Free Press
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