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T he C olumbia P ress June 8, 2018 3 Transit district may go to flat-rate fares; other fares could be reduced Work that may affect your travels in the week ahead: • Astoria: The Netel Grange Bridge on Lew- is and Clark Road will be closed today, June 8, be- ginning at 6 a.m. • Astoria: Portions of Walluski Loop will be closed south of the fair- grounds for multiple cul- vert replacements. • Knappa: Old Highway 30 from Koppisch Road to the Highway 30 inter- section will be closed to through traffic. • Knappa: Abbott Road will be open to one lane only for road mainte- nance. Drivers can expect delays of up to 20 min- utes. • Highway 30: A project to repair and add screens at Clatskanie Bluffs in Co- lumbia County is expected to be complete by July 31. • Highway 47: The Bea- ver Creek Bridge is being replaced in Washington County near Vernonia. Single-lane closures run through this week; full closure begins Aug. 6. REUNION Road work Jeff Hazen proposes. He recommends a complete overhaul of the Bus Pass program that would have two levels of passes, one for standard riders and the oth- er a reduced-fare pass for se- niors, those with disabilities, students and low-income households. “By having reduced fares that include low-income households, we will be (less- ening) the impact of the new Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund tax on passengers that are in a low 100 CLASS Sunset Empire Transporta- tion District may be changing its fares and passes. The district should go to a flat-rate fare and not use the zone-based system currently in place, Executive Director income household,” Hazen said. The proposed flat fare would be $1 for everyone each time they get on the bus. The proposed standard monthly pass will be lowered 33 percent to $30. The proposed reduced-fare monthly pass would be $20, also a 33 percent reduction. The proposed daily pass would be reduced from $5 to $3. “At the time we institute the new fares and passes, we will eliminate monthly pass sales Come and reminisce—100 years Warrenton High School 1918-2018 All School Reunion High School Cafeteria July 21, 2018, 11am—4 pm Light refreshments Any questions, call 738-3493 All teachers invited on the buses to allow driv- ers to better focus on safely driving and cut down on wait times when they sell a pass,” Hazen said. Daily passes still would be sold on buses and both dai- ly and monthly passes can be purchased at the Astoria Tran- sit Center or Seaside Kiosk. The public will have an op- portunity to comment on the proposals at four meetings: Seaside: 1 to 2 p.m. June 18 at Bob Chisholm Community Center. Cannon Beach: 3 to 4 p.m. June 18 at Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce. Astoria: 1 to 2 p.m. June 19 at Astoria Transit Center East Astoria: 3 to 4 p.m. at Emerald Heights Community Room. There also will be a pub- lic hearing during the June 28 Board of Commissioners meeting. If approved, proposed chang- es would go into effect July 1. AGENDA CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WARRENTON MEETING, TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. Warrenton City Commission Chambers 225 South Main Avenue, Warrenton, OR 97146 This is a Preliminary Agenda. A final Agenda and full meeting packet will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.warrenton.or.us after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018. REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS • Recology Rate Update • Consideration of Resolution No. 2524; Adopting and Setting New Rates for Residential Recycling Services • Consideration of Resolution No. 2523; Adopting and Setting Moor- age Rental Rates and Fees • Consideration of Resolution No. 2521; Adopting Water Depart- ment Rats and Fees • Consideration of Resolution No. 2522; Adopting Monthly Sewer Service Rates • Consideration of Resolution No. 2519; Revising Land Use Appli- cation Fees • Consideration of Resolution No. 2520; Adopting and Setting Rent- al Rates and Fees for the Warrenton Community Center EXECUTIVE SESSION Under the authority of ORS 192.660(2)(i); to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing; and 192.660(2)(h); to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. Warrenton City Hall is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting Dawne Shaw, Deputy City Recorder, at 503-861-2233 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so appropriate assistance can be pro- vided. AGENDA WARRENTON URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY June 12, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. Warrenton City Hall – Commission Chambers 225 S. Main Ave. Warrenton, Or 97146 This is a Preliminary Agenda. A final Agenda and full meeting packet will be available on the City’s website at www.ci.warrenton.or.us after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018. REGULAR MEETING BUSINESS • Consideration of Urban Renewal Grant Program for Residential Cleanup Warrenton City Hall is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting Dawne Shaw, Deputy City Recorder, at 503- 861-2233 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so appropriate assistance can be provided.
