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Longview City Council adopts utility and EMS fee changes, approves park grants and parking plan

LongviewMar 12, 20263 min read

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Council met March 12, 2026 in City Hall (1525 Broadway). Mayor Erik Halvorson and all seven councilmembers were present. Major actions: adopted updated TRRWA pretreatment policy; approved amendments and rates for ambulance transport; funded neighborhood park grants; approved downtown uniform parking implementation; amended Mint Valley golf rates to defer increases pending renovations; approved multiple consent items including a Fire Department data services contract and project bid awards. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

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Adopted Ordinance No. 3572 to amend LMC 15.24.070 and adopt by reference the updated Three Rivers Regional Wastewater Authority (TRRWA) Discharge Pretreatment Policy.
Adopted Ordinance No. 3573 amending LMC Chapter 5.08 regarding ambulance transport rates (motion passed 5–2).
Adopted Resolution No. 2608 establishing ambulance transport and mileage rates for Fire-EMS services (motion passed 5–2).
Approved Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommendations for the 2025 Neighborhood Park Grant Program: $17,914 for Longview Youth Baseball cage turf and bleachers; fully funded Longview Soccer Club for $11,683 (main motion as amended carried).
Approved implementation of the Downtown Uniform Parking Proposal (unanimous).
Adopted Resolution No. 2607 for Mint Valley Golf Course rates with an amendment to hold rate increases until completion of irrigation and clubhouse/restroom renovations (amendment and main motion carried unanimously).
Approved Consent Calendar items including: claims; Resolution No. 2609 authorizing a professional services agreement with Darkhorse Emergency LP for data analytics/predictive modeling for the Longview Fire Department; set public hearing for rescission of the electrical code (Chapter 16.24) for April 9, 2026; accepted low bid and awarded Mint Valley Pro Shop siding and roof to TMC Contractors LLC for $370,422.70; accepted completion of Tennant Way Corridor Traffic Signal Improvements.
Set a public hearing for April 9, 2026 to consider a Special Property Use for a driving school at 1338 Commerce Avenue.
Approved the Longview Library Foundation Special Event Permit (vote: ayes 5, opposed 1, abstained 1).
Approved February 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes.

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