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THE CITY OF OMAK
• June 3 - PLANNING COMM
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Remembering Dale Sparber
By Cindy Gagne, Mayor
On May 22, 2008 Dale Sparber,
Mayor for the City of Omak passed
away. It’s hard to believe that it’s
already been a year. The groundwork for communication that he laid
and his work ethic for getting and
staying involved are the basis for
our current successes. I like to think
that Dale would be proud of the accomplishments that have been made
& that he would be delighted in the
changing of
the guard
with regard
to the retirements of
longtime
P u b l i c
Works Director Fred
Sheldon
and Nancy
Draggoo.
This city continues to be a beautiful
place to enjoy life. Dale’s legacy of
heartfelt commitment to our community is forever strong in his absence.
The Omak City Hall is accessible to persons
with disabilities. Hearing or visually impaired persons requiring special accommodations should contact the City Clerk one week
in advance of the meeting by calling 509-8261170 or emailing [email protected] in
order to be provided assistance.
June 2009
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
SCHEDULES
The City is about to have a very busy summer with several
large projects in the works. The following is an approximate
schedule of activities, locations and estimated durations for
the projects:
East Bartlett Street Sewer Line Replacement:
This is a sewer line project, scheduled to start on June 1st,
and be completed in late July. Residents in the areas will experience construction noise, temporary street closures and
dust.
Ross Canyon Road Improvement:
This is a major construction project on Ross Canyon Road,
from its intersection with Riverside Drive, north to the Ironwood Street intersection. This project has been over two
years in the design phase, and we have finally approved the
construction contract. It is scheduled to run from June 1st
through September. It promises to be one of the most irritating as far as disrupting the normal traffic pattern for those
who use that area regularly. We can only suggest that residents plan alternative routes whenever possible, and be prepared for periodic delays during the construction process. We
ask for your patience on this project. The redesign of Ross
Canyon, which includes sidewalks, curbs and gutters, as well
as re-alignment of it’s intersection with Riverside Drive, will
be a significant improvement in terms of traffic flow and improved vision at both intersections.
Okoma Drive Sidewalk Project:
This project will begin in July and run through September.
This project is to build a sidewalk on the west side of Okoma
Drive, from 4th Avenue, south to the Jasmine Street intersection. There may be periodic traffic delays, but the adjacent
side streets will be accessible.
Eastside Park Water Main Changes:
This water main relocation project will begin after Stampede,
around mid-August, and conclude the end of October. There
will be some sporadic disruption to park services but no
planned closure of any of the athletic fields.
Sewer Treatment Plant Upgrades:
This project will run from August through December and
there will be no disruptions in service to the residents.
Public Works Director Jim Miller can be contacted for any
questions on those projects 826-1170, Ext. 115.
T H E ♥H E A R T O F T H E O K A N O G A N
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Pool Opens June 12
Pool is opening at 1 PM, June 12, 2009, with
a FREE SWIM
Operation Schedule
Monday - Saturday
7:00 - 9:00
Swim Team Practice
9:30 - 12:00
Swim Lessons
12:00 - 1:00
Adult Lap Swim
1:00 - 4:30
Public Swim
5:00 - 6:00
Adult Lap Swim
6:00 - 7:30
Family Swim
7:30 - 8:45
Public Swim
Closed Sundays for pool parties, July 4th for Independence Day,
and August 6-9 for Stampede Weekend.
Swim Lessons
1st Session
Sign Up
Lessons
2nd Session
Signup
Lessons
3rd Session
Signup
Lessons
June 8th - 12th 9:00-12:00
June 15th - 26th
June 29th - July 3rd
July 6 - 17th
July 20th - 24th
July 27th - August 11th
Swimming Lesson Fee Schedule
Residents of Omak
Non Residents of Omak & Rural
One Child $15.00
One Child $20.00
Each Adtl child $10.00
Each Additional Child $15.00
Without Season Pass $20.00 Without Season Pass $25.00
Daily Rates
18 years and under
Adults
$1.50
$2.50
Season Passes
Residents of Omak
One Child $30.00
Each Adtl child $25.00
Adult $50.00
Family $100.00
Non Residents of Omak & Rural
One Child $35.00
Each Additional Child $30.00
Adult $60.00
Family $110.00
Water Conservation
Efficient water use is critical to a healthy and
clean environment. Fish, trees and animals depend
on wise use of our limited water supplies. Use the
following tips to save water (and money) outdoors:
Water in short repeated intervals for best absorption, especially on slopes or compacted soils.
Prevent water runoff from your sprinkler system.
To reduce evaporation, water the lawn in the
early morning or evening. Avoid watering during the
heat of the day or when it is windy.
Your watering practices should be influenced by
the weather. Decrease watering time during cool or
humid conditions and skip a scheduled watering
after a moderate rainfall.
Use a broom to clean walkways and driveways.
Do not use the hose. Watering the sidewalk, gutter
and street wastes water.
METERED IRRIGATION LINES
Most of the residential irrigation meters have been turned on
for the growing season. For Omak residents who have a separate metered irrigation for outside watering, this is just a
friendly reminder that those lines must be turned on by City
water personnel. It’s as easy as a phone call to City Hall, 8261170, there is no charge; and the crew will turn them on, at
your convenience, anytime between 7 AM and 4 PM. Additionally, when you are ready to turn off the irrigation lines in
the fall, please call us and we can schedule for shutoff between
8 AM and 5 PM. These water meters are owned and maintained by the City and, by Municipal Code, must not be turned
on or off by residents. We are only a phone call away and appreciate your respect for the equipment.
Clerk’s Quirks:
Who is the brainiac
that invented the
touch-tone phone,
but placed the top
and bottom row of
numbers opposite
to those of a
calculator?
CONGRATS TO THE GRADS OF 2009
Kiersten Eddy parents-Officer Don Eddy &
Synthia gparants-Don & Shirley Eddy, Sr. Arianne Sims parents-Officer Gary Lewis &
Raelynn gparents-Jacque & Gail Crago
EXECUTIVE
Mayor Cindy Gagne
CITY COUNCIL
Steve Clark
Mike Foth
John Sackman
Leanne Leife
Donna Short
Dino Descari
Lew Goebel
ADMINISTRATIVE
Ralph Malone, City Administrator
826-1170
Larry Schreckengast, Chief of Police
826-0383
Kevin Bowling, Fire Chief
826-0760
Craig Raymond, Building Official
826-1170
Jim Miller, Public Works Director
826-1170
Kathy Lobdell, Clerk