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Residents urge clarity on water project route, alley paving and garbage service
Summary
Several White Salmon residents spoke during public comment asking for clearer maps and commitments on the Stauch & Snohomish water‑line route, alley paving and whether private service lines or fire hydrants would be addressed; one resident also urged review of Republic Services trash collection.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period on May 20 to press the council for clearer information about the Stauch & Snohomish Water Line Replacement Project and for the City to address related neighborhood service concerns. Tom Gibson asked whether private service lines would be replaced or whether homeowners might be liable for future leaks and asked about construction impacts including water interruptions, access, parking and restoration. Dorothy Toppercer asked that alley paving be prioritized and asked whether a fire hydrant would be included in proposed work; Dana Scheffler raised repeated overflowing garbage and recycling containers and asked the City to advocate for improved service from Republic Services or review the solid‑waste contract.
Mayor Marla Keethler and staff responded that the business item under consideration was limited to engineering services at this stage and that advance notice and coordination would be provided if the project proceeds. Residents requested a clear map of the proposed route and work area; staff did not present a detailed map during the meeting and no formal commitment on private service line replacement was recorded.
