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DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council met on Tuesday, February 12, 2025, to address key issues affecting the community, including code enforcement concerns, tourism funding, and plans for a potential airport fuel tank.
The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with all council members present.
During the meeting, several community members voiced concerns about the city’s appearance, particularly regarding junk vehicles and unkempt yards.
Carolyn Olson requested the council take action against these issues, especially along Washington and Sixth streets.
Former police officer Bill Dehler also advocated for stronger code enforcement, urging the city to consider hiring a dedicated officer to address these problems. Another local resident, Stan Reider, noted the community’s overall “shabby” appearance and suggested that the city should be more proactive in cleaning up, citing Odessa’s efforts as an example.
In response, the council acknowledged the need for better enforcement but took no immediate action on hiring a code enforcement officer.
The council also heard reports from committee members. Daniel Coriell, from the Park/Cemetery Committee, updated the council on the future of the skate park and user agreements for local sports fields.
Coriell recommended maintaining the current location of the skate park unless a better offer was made for the land. He also expressed optimism about finalizing agreements with the Davenport School District by March 1, 2025.
Meanwhile, Mike Wilkinson of the Water/Sewer/Garbage Committee reported that the city had reached an agreement with Schneider Farms regarding hay prices. The council approved a rate of $140 per ton for hay grown on the city’s crop circles, totaling 148.41 tons of triticale and two cuttings of alfalfa.
Mayor Jonathan Chapman provided updates on various city initiatives, including the creation of new committee assignments and the potential for a Jet “A” fuel tank at the local airport. The mayor suggested a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26. to discuss this development.
He also mentioned that Avista had approached the city about installing electric charging stations near their building, though only slow chargers would be feasible due to power limitations in the area.
The council passed two resolutions during the meeting. Resolution 2025-03 approved tourism funding for the Lincoln Historical Society, with $5,000 allocated for capital facilities and $1,500 for the Visitor Information Center.
Resolution 2025-04 authorized a new airport lease agreement with Four Mound LLC following the sale of a hanger by Andy Marcolin.
In financial matters, the council approved claims and vouchers totaling $163,765.20 and payroll totaling $63,656.67.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m., following the motion’s approval to close the session. The next council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Olivia Harnack is the award-winning managing editor/photographer/videographer/columnist at the Lincoln County Record-Times, with offices in both Davenport and Odessa, Wash. She is a University of Idaho graduate and a U.S. Army National Guardsman.
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