April Cheney Meetings Preview
Hi folks, and happy Spring! April really snuck up on me this year. Between spring break and Easter kicking off the month, it's been moving faster than expected. My goal is to get this preview out before the first public meeting of the month, but this one is running later than I'd like and a few meetings have already taken place. I hope it's still a helpful resource as we work through the rest of April. I've included those earlier meetings for completeness and to give a full picture of the month.
As always, you can find a condensed preview of upcoming meetings in the Cheney Connections city newsletter, which arrives with your paper utility bill and is also posted on the city website. One note worth calling out: the list there is a bit out of date at this point. The Park Board meeting was originally rescheduled from the first Wednesday of the month to April 15th, but has since been cancelled.
April 2 at 6pm | City Administrator Candidate Meet & Greet
Wren Pierson Community Center
Cheney has been without a permanent full-time City Administrator since last summer, and Mayor Martin has been working hard to fill this critical position. On April 2nd, she organized a public meet and greet with the two finalist candidates, giving the community a chance to hear directly from each of them, ask questions, and share feedback to help inform her final selection. Whoever she chooses will come before the Council for a confirmation vote.
April 9 | Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on April 9th to review lodging tax disbursement applications. The meeting cadence for this committee is still finding its rhythm, and the meeting details weren't posted to the City Agenda Center ahead of time, so it may have flown under the radar for some folks.
April 9 at 5:30pm | Historic Preservation Commission
Utility Building, 112 Anderson Road
The Historic Preservation Commission typically meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. This month's meeting was moved to April 9th to accommodate the City Administrator candidate meet and greet the week prior.
Agenda:
https://www.cityofcheney.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-660
April 13 at 1pm | Civil Service Commission
City Council Chambers
The Civil Service Commission meets regularly on the second Monday of each month at 1pm. Their recent work has been focused on developing Civil Service Commission Rules and supporting the hiring processes for new firefighters and police officers.
Agenda:
https://www.cityofcheney.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-661?html=true
April 13 at 6pm | Planning Commission
City Council Chambers
The Cheney Planning Commission meets regularly on the second Monday of each month at 6pm. Their primary focus right now is the city's Comprehensive Plan, a state mandate under the Growth Management Act being developed in coordination with Spokane County, with a deadline at the end of this year. This month's meeting zeros in on the Housing Element of the plan.
Agenda:
https://www.cityofcheney.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-663
April 14 at 6pm | City Council
City Council Chambers
Cheney City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm. This first April meeting has a packed agenda, including:
- Resolutions covering pay for police interim assignments, a lodging tax disbursement to the Cheney Depot Society, a Safe Routes to Schools grant, and a couple of crosswalk improvements along WA-904
- Second reading of the Civil Service Ordinance to expand the Commission from 3 to 5 members
- A confirmation vote on Mayor Martin's City Administrator appointment recommendation
Agenda:
https://www.cityofcheney.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-659?html=true
April 15 at 6pm | Park Board – Cancelled
This month's Park Board meeting has been cancelled.
April 28 at 6pm | City Council
City Council Chambers
Cheney City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm. The agenda for this meeting will be posted to the Agenda Center on the Thursday prior.
Still a busy stretch ahead — hope to see some of you at these meetings! As always, thank you for staying engaged and caring about our community.