The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 Action taken by the Council on May 6th included: – Approving an ordinance for the sale of general obligation bonds to finance street improvements in 2014 – Approving a contract for engineering work on Phase 1 of the
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Lots of People Filling Out Downtown Plaza Questionnaire
Since it was launched about two weeks ago, more than 1000 people have filled out an online questionnaire about what the community might like to see in a proposed Downtown Yakima Central Plaza. Only a few days remain for people to fill out the questionnaire, the responses to which will play a key role in
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday May 6th, 2014. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the May 6th agenda include: – An ordinance for the sale of general obligation bonds to finance street improvements in 2014 – A City Charter amendment ballot
Sewer Line Extension Project Update
Sewer pipe installation was recently completed on Arlington Street and South 3rd Street, leaving only street surface restoration remaining. Paving activities will result in the closure of Arlington Street and South 3rd Street next week between South 2nd Street, South 1st Street, and Naches Avenue. The closure duration is from Monday, May 5th through Tuesday,
Sewer Line Extension Project Update
A project to extend an industrial waste sewer line will result in the closure of South 3rd Street next week between Arlington Street and South 2nd Street. The closure begins on Monday, April 28th and will continue until Friday, May 2nd. Following completion of the South 3rd Street work, Arlington Street and South 3rd Street
Community Input from Questionnaire Will Help Guide Downtown Plaza Design
Input received from a questionnaire filled out by community members will play a key role in deciding what the design concepts for a proposed Downtown Yakima Central Plaza will look like. The City of Yakima is encouraging as many people as possible to fill out the questionnaire so the plaza design team has a broad
Top Notch Talent and Regional Beers to Anchor New Blues and Brews Festival
Building on recent efforts to brand Downtown Yakima as an arts and entertainment destination, a new festival will be launched this June built around craft beer produced in the region and locally popular, nationally recognized, and internationally acclaimed blues artists. The Yakima Blues and Local Brews Bashwill make its debut on Saturday, June 14th from
Sewer Line Extension Project Update
A project to extend an industrial waste sewer line will result in the closure of Arlington Street next week between South 3rd Street and South Naches Avenue. The closure begins on Monday, April 21th and will continue until Friday, April 25th. Following completion of the Arlington Street work, activity will shift to South 3rd Street
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014. Action taken by the Council on April 15th included: – Amending the City ordinance banning pit bull dogs to comply with the American with Disabilities Act – First reading of an ordinance for the sale of general obligation
April 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief
In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – City miCare Clinic Enjoys Successful First Year in Operation – Lunchtime Live Concert Series Split into Two Sessions for 2014 – Getting Rid of Unwanted Drugs and Documents is Easy…and Free April 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief
