<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>City of Longview - Meeting of City Council on 5/24/2018 at 7:00 PM</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=606618&amp;GUID=ED92DE13-6F69-4B49-B5FF-B049166BFF15</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://longview.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=ED92DE13-6F69-4B49-B5FF-B049166BFF15&amp;ID=606618&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=City+of+Longview+-+Meeting+of+City+Council+on+5%2F24%2F2018+at+7%3A00+PM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>18-5466</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506635&amp;GUID=B1090120-DB28-49BF-ADF1-0505D28727D1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B1090120-DB28-49BF-ADF1-0505D28727D1-2026-02-02-15-18-41</guid><description>File #: 18-5466&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: INVOCATION
Rajan Zed, President, Universal Society of Hinduism&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5463</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506534&amp;GUID=3DCA9F1C-95CA-488A-973D-1CE51999A29C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3DCA9F1C-95CA-488A-973D-1CE51999A29C-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5463&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 10, 2018 (REGULAR MEETING)
COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 10, 2018 (WORKSHOP)&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5434</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3494721&amp;GUID=100D1432-5ACB-46D6-B047-FF63C5E0FACC</link><guid isPermaLink="false">100D1432-5ACB-46D6-B047-FF63C5E0FACC-2026-02-02-15-18-41</guid><description>File #: 18-5434&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proclamation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROCLAMATION: POPPY MONTH, MAY 2018&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Proclamation</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5436</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3495450&amp;GUID=8C3037DF-B00F-42BD-B766-F325F10AC254</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8C3037DF-B00F-42BD-B766-F325F10AC254-2026-02-02-15-18-41</guid><description>File #: 18-5436&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD 

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Quality of Place

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Quarterly, the City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department has been recognizing an individual who enhances the quality of life for residents and inspires us every day with their passion and commitment to make Longview a better place to live, work and play. This quarter’s recipient is Jennifer Leach.  Jennifer has spent the last 33 years working for the WSU Extension 4-H program, focusing on youth development and families in the statewide assignment for the 4-H State Equine Program.  She also oversees the Strengthening Families program for Cowlitz County.  One of Jennifer’s most meaningful endeavors includes her role with Youth After Hours, a joint effort of several agencies coming together to provide after school programming.  This program received national recognition, including accolades from the National Recreation &amp; Parks Association.  Jennifer is on her 22nd year as a Longview School Board member, is active on the Heal&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5465</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506601&amp;GUID=14EE04F0-C32C-4839-BEAF-2E7E39190708</link><guid isPermaLink="false">14EE04F0-C32C-4839-BEAF-2E7E39190708-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5465&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST TO VACATE THREE SECTIONS OF EXCESS UNIMPROVED RIGHT OF WAY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNED BY COWLITZ COUNTY&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5458</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506600&amp;GUID=9966D62E-647F-4D6D-8836-08C582698406</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9966D62E-647F-4D6D-8836-08C582698406-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5458&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: APPOINTMENT OF JOANNE LAURENT TO THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5464</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506584&amp;GUID=71A54744-6D2C-49AB-9D6C-9EF70374F18B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71A54744-6D2C-49AB-9D6C-9EF70374F18B-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5464&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Based upon the authentication and certification of claims and demands against the city, prepared and signed by the City’s auditing officer, and in full reliance thereon, it is moved and seconded as shown in the minutes of this meeting that the following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment:

SECOND HALF MAY 2018 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,940,290.47

FIRST HALF MAY 2018 PAYROLL: 
$3,973.98, checks no. 207363-207367
$747,708.10, direct deposits
$497,680.96, wire transfers
$1,249,363.04 Total

STAFF CONTACT:
Kaylee Cody, City Clerk 
John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst
Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5462</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506351&amp;GUID=8C6E01CE-4786-4005-81E9-03130F7BC123</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8C6E01CE-4786-4005-81E9-03130F7BC123-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5462&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CDBG, HOME AND DOCUMENT RECORDING FEE PROGRAM ALLOCATION OF 2018 FUNDS FOR JUNE 14, 2018 

                                        
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: 
Council Initiative:  Strengthen economic conditions &amp; create new opportunities

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Set three public hearings for June 14, to allocate funds for the 2018 HOME, CDBG and Document Recording Fee programs.
    
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Set three public hearings for the June 14, 2018 City Council Meeting

STAFF CONTACT: Adam Trimble, Planner/Grant Coordinator&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5457</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3499525&amp;GUID=3DE229AE-D954-488C-956B-D66115587A69</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3DE229AE-D954-488C-956B-D66115587A69-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5457&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: HARLIE’S HOOPS PROJECT APPROVAL

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Address Quality of Place Issues

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Harlie’s Angels is a non-profit organizations based on equipping and empowering teens to grow into God-loving, responsible, caring, young adults through sports, service, and fellowship. (www.harliesangels.com) Jennifer DesArmo of Harlie’s Angels and her dedicated volunteers have been working hard to improve the lives of the community and specifically the lives of the teens at the Longview Center.

Jennifer addressed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in October of 2017 and the Historic Preservation Board in November of 2017 to talk about the possibility of a project of this nature coming to Lake Sacajawea. 

At a Council Workshop on February 22, 2018, the Parks and Recreation Department presented the Harlie’s Hoops Project, a covered basketball court next to the Elk’s Memorial Building at Lake Sacajawea Park, for Council to approve of the project concept.

At the workshop, Council unanimously vot&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5460</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3506602&amp;GUID=099EB85F-C283-487E-A27F-A1A565970B53</link><guid isPermaLink="false">099EB85F-C283-487E-A27F-A1A565970B53-2026-02-02-15-18-40</guid><description>File #: 18-5460&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-5452</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3498065&amp;GUID=B0E392AF-AC64-4C23-90D2-22B203E68EEA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B0E392AF-AC64-4C23-90D2-22B203E68EEA-2026-02-02-15-18-41</guid><description>File #: 18-5452&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Liquor License&lt;br /&gt;Title: WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD REQUESTS&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Liquor License</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>