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Davenport public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 24, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Davenport Council Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum

The December 24, 2025, regular meeting of the Davenport City Council was canceled because only three of seven council members were present, failing to meet the quorum requirement. No business was conducted.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Council

Council to consider street vacation, annexations, airport lease

The Davenport City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on Betty Sparks' request to vacate a portion of 15th Street right-of-way and a Department of Transportation annexation request. The council will also consider resolutions for an airport ground lease and annexation of Department of Natural Resources property, and a first reading of an ordinance for the street vacation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves DNR land annexation and street vacation

The council approved Resolution 2025-26 to annex two Department of Natural Resources parcels into the city (4-1), and approved Ordinance 1211 for the first and final reading to vacate a portion of 15th Street right-of-way for a new home. A public hearing was held on both items before the votes. The council also approved an airport ground lease with Josh Piper and a $107.11 Neighbors Helping Neighbors relief request.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025

Council

Council to discuss dumpster rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal

The Davenport City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, committee reports, and old business including a rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal for dumpster rentals. The agenda also includes discussion on park improvements and street impact fees.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Sunshine Disposal dumpster rental and TIB grant

The Davenport City Council approved a rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal for dumpster storage at the city landfill, accepting a $150 per month credit. They also passed Resolution 2025-24 to accept a TIB grant for the 2026 Scrub Seal Project. The council approved claims totaling $85,435.12 and discussed a potential fire truck purchase, with the mayor suggesting further options.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 budget, personnel policy, and backup motor purchase

The council approved the first reading of the 2026 budget (Ordinance 1210), adopted changes to the personnel policy manual (Resolution 2025-15), and authorized the purchase of a backup well motor for $21,970. A rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal was tabled. The council also set public hearing dates for a street vacation and a DNR property annexation.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Council

Council to set 2026 budget, tax levy, and sewer project completion

The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget, consider first reading of Ordinance 1209 to set the regular tax levy for 2026, and vote on Resolution 2025-19 accepting completion of the 7th to 8th Street sewer line replacement project. Old business includes Resolution 2025-15 adopting changes to the personnel policy manual.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 1% property tax increase for 2026

The council approved a 1% increase in the regular tax levy for 2026 via Ordinance 1209, adopted a $155/ton price for hay cuttings at crop circles, and tabled Resolution 2025-15 on personnel policy changes. They also accepted completion of the 7" to 8" Street sewer line replacement project and approved $122,440.03 in claims.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Council agrees to 1% property tax increase, tables personnel policy changes

The council held a public hearing on the 2026 preliminary budget and agreed to take the 1% property tax increase allowed by state law. A 3% utility rate increase was suggested to keep pace with inflation. Resolution 2025-15, adopting changes to the personnel policy manual, was tabled for further review. Bills totaling $189,842.26 were approved.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Council tables personnel policy changes, approves tourism grant

The council tabled Resolution 2025-15, which would update the personnel manual and create an airport manager position, to allow more review time. They approved Resolution 2025-18, granting $2,500 in tourism funds to the Lincoln County Historical Society. A conditional use permit for a home hair salon at 535 Harker Street was tabled until the applicant obtains proper licenses. The council also approved paying $42,395.59 in claims and vouchers.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves alley vacation, tables tourism grant for historical society

The council approved the first and final reading of Ordinance 1208, vacating an alley in Block 70, Essig's Addition, with a retained utility easement. Resolution 2025-16 was approved for tourism funding grants, but the Lincoln Historical Society's $2,500 request was tabled until a representative explains it. Resolution 2025-17 was approved to apply for a WSDOT CARB loan to buy a $500,000 Jet A fuel tank for the airport, with a $150,000 city match. The council also removed Ordinance 1207 from old business until a property agreement between Mr. Tally and Insula, Inc. is submitted.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Council tables Insula's right-of-way vacation request

The council tabled Insula, Inc.'s request to vacate a portion of 10th Street right-of-way until a written agreement is reached with the abutting property owner. The motion to table carried. The council also approved minutes from August 13, 2025, and claims totaling $41,461.63.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Council

Council to consider street vacation, sewer bid, council appointment

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will hold a public hearing on a request to vacate part of 1st Street and an alley for a commercial residential project, and consider resolutions to set a hearing for another alley vacation and accept a bid for a sewer line replacement. They will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance for the street vacation and interview candidates for an open council seat.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Council

Council to consider vacating 10th Street right-of-way and alley

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a police report, and hearing committee reports. Key actions include a resolution to set a date for vacating a portion of 10th Street right-of-way and adjacent alley, appointing a new maintenance superintendent, and approving an FAA/WSDOT grant for the airport. The council will also review second-quarter financials and pay bills.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Jeremy Holderby as Maintenance Superintendent

The Davenport City Council approved the appointment of Jeremy Holderby as Maintenance Superintendent, approved two resolutions (one setting a public hearing date for a street vacation, another authorizing a grant agreement with the FAA and WSDOT), and accepted the Q2 2025 financial report. The council also approved paying bills totaling $40,837.27. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Council

Council to vote on solid waste plan, hear public input on downtown grants

The Davenport City Council will consider adopting the Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024-2029. A public meeting hosted by Century West will gather input on three grant applications for downtown safety, parking, and beautification. The council will also receive a police report, approve minutes, and pay bills.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts county waste management plan, approves $188K in bills

The Davenport City Council approved Resolution 2025-10 adopting the Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024-2029. They also approved claims and payroll vouchers totaling $187,961.30. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a police report with no report, no public hearing, and no old business.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $176,962 in bills, discusses Wheatland Road repair

The council approved claims and payroll vouchers totaling $176,962.00. Mayor Chapman reported that the city is considering repairing Wheatland Road within budget after an engineer's assessment. The Park/Cemetery committee is exploring fencing and a dog park at the Davenport Skate Park to improve safety and reduce vandalism.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Council

Council to hear police report, approve minutes and bills

This is a procedural meeting with no specific action items listed. The council will hear a police report, approve minutes from May 28, and authorize bill payments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $176,962 in bills, discusses skate park and road repairs

The council approved claims and payroll vouchers totaling $176,962. A committee discussed fencing and a dog park at the Davenport Skate Park to improve safety and reduce vandalism. The mayor reported on Wheatland Road repairs and a retaining wall issue near the city park, with council consensus favoring budget-friendly road repair.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Council

Council to vote on senior meals funding and a zoning variance

The Davenport City Council will consider approving funding for the Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition senior meals program and a variance request for a property at 1008 Eighth Street. Committee reports on the skateboard park and Wheatland Road will also be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1,650 for senior meals, OKs garage variance on 8th Street

The Davenport City Council approved two actions: a $1,650 funding request from Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition for senior meals, and a setback variance for Stan Reider and Susan Coffman at 1008 Eighth Street to replace a garage. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also approved $48,733.93 in claims and vouchers. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Council

Council to vote on tourism grant for Celebrate Davenport and yard sale

The Davenport City Council will consider Resolution 2025-09, which approves grant funding for a tourism grant supporting Celebrate Davenport and the City Wide Yard Sale. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a police report, committee reports, and payment of bills.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tourism grants for FBLA and Celebrate Davenport

The council approved Resolution 2025-09, granting funding for tourism grants supporting Celebrate Davenport and the Davenport FBLA community-wide sale. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee assignments, a report on the skate park, and bill approvals.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Council

Council to approve annual report and pay $22,259.82 in bills

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the minutes from the April 9 meeting, receiving a police report, and holding a public hearing. They will also consider approving the 2024 annual report for submission to the Washington State Auditor’s Office and paying claims/vouchers totaling $22,259.82. The agenda includes an executive session and committee reports, but no major policy decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2024 annual report for state auditor submission

The council approved the 2024 Annual Report for submission to the Washington State Auditor's Office. They also approved claims/vouchers totaling $22,259.82 and one Neighbors Fund application. A resident offered to buy the skate park property for $25,000, which the council said it would consider. The council held an executive session to discuss possible litigation against the city.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Council

Council to vote on school ball field agreement and Lions Club cleanup

The Davenport City Council will consider two resolutions: an eight-year agreement with School District #207 for ball field use, and allowing the Lions Club to use the city's brush and yard waste landfill site for a cleanup event. The council will also approve the first quarter 2025 financial report and pay bills.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 8-year ball field agreement with school district

The council approved Resolution 2025-02, authorizing the mayor to enter into an eight-year agreement with Davenport School District #207 for ball field use. They also approved Resolution 2025-07, allowing the Lions Club to use the city's brush and yard waste landfill site for Clean Up Davenport Days, and approved the first quarter 2025 financial report. Bills totaling $165,892 were approved for payment.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Council

Council to vote on vacating street for commercial-residential project

The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing and consider vacating a portion of 10th Street right-of-way and an adjacent alley for a proposed commercial-residential project. They will also vote on an eight-year agreement with the school district for ball field use. The meeting includes a police report, committee reports, and approval of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Ordinance 1201 vacating right-of-way for commercial project

The council approved on second reading Ordinance 1201, which vacates a portion of 10th Street right-of-way and adjacent alleyway for a commercial residential project. A motion to table Resolution 2025-02 (school district ball field use agreement) passed, pending the school board's March 31 meeting. The council also approved $259.31 in aid from the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund and paid claims totaling $47,333.79.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Council

Council to vote on 8-year ball field use agreement with school district

The council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing an eight-year agreement with Davenport School District #207 for ball field use. Other items include approval of minutes, a police report, committee reports, and bill payments.

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✓ Decided: Council tables school ball field agreement for third reading

The council voted to table Resolution 2025-02, which would authorize an eight-year agreement with Davenport School District #207 for ball field use, and will hold a third reading at the next meeting. The Park/Cemetery committee reported that the school district agreed in principle to the city's proposal but wanted more time to review the language. The council also approved claims and payroll totaling $200,971.25.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Council

Council to vote on eight-year ball field lease with school district

The Davenport City Council will consider three resolutions: an eight-year agreement with School District #207 for ball field use, acceptance of the TIB Scrub Seal Street Project completion, and designation of an official newspaper. The meeting also includes a police report, public hearing, and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council tables ball field agreement, accepts road project completion

The council tabled a proposed eight-year agreement with the school district for ball field use, and approved resolutions accepting the completion of the T.I.B. Scrub Seal Street Project and designating the Lincoln County Record Times as the official newspaper. They also approved a $145,280.12 payment of claims and a $281.66 aid application.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Council

Council to vote on tourism funding and airport lease

The Davenport City Council will consider two resolutions: one approving tourism funding for the Lincoln County Historical Society, and another authorizing an airport lease agreement with Four Mound LLC. The meeting also includes a police report, committee reports, and a public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $140/ton hay price, tourism funding, airport lease

The council approved a motion to accept $140 per ton for hay grown by Schneider Farms on city crop circles. They also passed Resolution 2025-03 granting $5,000 to the Lincoln Historical Society for capital facilities and $1,500 to the Visitor Information Center, and Resolution 2025-04 approving an airport lease agreement with Four Mound LLC. Bills totaling $227,421.87 were approved for payment. Several residents urged the council to increase code enforcement, but no action was taken.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

Council

Council to hold public hearing on Avista franchise renewal

The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing on renewing a franchise agreement with Avista, discuss stop signs in school zones, and consider park/cemetery use policies. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and payment of bills.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Avista franchise agreement and new cemetery fees

The council approved a franchise agreement with Avista and adopted a new cemetery fee schedule. They also heard a police report and discussed traffic safety near schools. The meeting was largely procedural with no major controversies.

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