Removal of old water lines, as part of the Davis High School renovation project, will result in the closure of West Walnut Ave. between North 6th Ave. and North 8th Ave. on Thursday, August 21st. Work will begin at 6:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Detours around the construction site will be
Month: August 2014
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update
A citywide street repaving project that began about two months ago and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from August 18th through August 22nd. The project involves reconditioning more than 90 lane miles of roads and will cost a total of $15 million. The “grind and overlay” project
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday August 19th, 2014. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 19th agenda include: – Review of proposed 2015 state legislative and administrative priorities – Utilization of remaining railroad grade separation funding – Purchase
Utility Work to Impact Intersection of 16th Ave and Nob Hill Blvd.
Relocation of a fire hydrant and setting a new base for a street light will affect traffic at the intersection of South 16th Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard on Tuesday, August 19th. The work will begin at 6:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Northbound traffic on 16th Ave will be restricted
August 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Articles in the 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include: City/County Buyer Receives Certification – Furry Friends Will Rule the Pool During Paws In The Pool – City Fire Hydrants Are Ship Shape August 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Yakima City Council Study Session Review
The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on August 12th the Council – Received a presentation on various designs options for a proposed downtown plaza – Reviewed consultant recommendations for improving parking in Downtown Yakima Yakima City Council study sessions are aired
Interest in Public Market and Food Business Incubator Being Gauged
The City of Yakima has launched two online surveys to gather input about whether the community would support the idea of creating a space that would be shared by a public market and a food business incubator. A meeting is also scheduled for August 11th specifically to explore the feasibility of a food business incubator
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update
A citywide street repaving project that began about two months and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from August 11th through August 15th. The project involves reconditioning more than 90 lane miles of roads and will cost a total of $15 million. The “grind and overlay” project is
Design Team to Unveil Concepts for Potential Downtown Plaza
After having worked for several months to incorporate input received through an online questionnaire into several concepts for a potential Downtown Yakima Plaza, the design team chosen earlier this year by the Yakima City Council will reveal its ideas during an evening community meeting on Tuesday, August 12th. During the meeting, the team, which is
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Planning Commission, Community Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts Commission and the SE Community Center Advisory Committee to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The City of Yakima Planning Commission and Community Review Board currently have one open
