Waterfront project gets permit; supporters ask council to boost permit staffing

Jun 17, 2026

River Esplanade committee reported that foundations are in place and inspections are scheduled; the presenter urged the council to increase building official hours and consider a combined city administrator/clerk role to speed permit processing and support busy construction windows.

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Kelly Dannar, a member of the River Esplanade Project Committee, told the Cosmopolis City Council that the waterfront project finally secured its permit and two foundations are in place, with inspections scheduled for Monday. "...finally got the permit, so thanks to Bill on all of that," Dannar said, adding that work could soon show vertical progress.

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