Our Mission

To provide dependable service to a safe, sustainable community of

businesses, families, and neighbors with integrity, accountability and

stewardship.

ROAD CLOSURES 1

REC EVENTS/PROGRAMS 2

HAND WASHING 3

REMINDERS/IMPORTANT DATES 4

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Be Mindful of Road Closures Over the course of a year, events and/or various construction/road repair projects may cause certain sections of City streets, parking stalls, and alleys to be temporarily closed. When these closures occur, temporary traffic control devices like barricades, signs, cones, barrels, candles, etc. are used to let the traveling public know which areas will not be available for use during the scheduled event/project. Please respect these traffic control devices as they are not only warning signs of closures, but also act as protection not only for you, but also for the event taking place and for any staff working in the area. Also, please do not move, remove, or damage these devices as they are expensive to replace. We appreciate your continued support and mindfulness of all posted notices as we all work together safely.

Not just road closures can affect our traveling public, we also need to be aware of snow and ice. Below are some reminders on the City of Prosser’s snow and ice removal procedures/routes. ICE: De-icer is applied to the streets (pre-treat) prior to an adverse weather condition (freezing rain) occurring. Gravel will be applied if deemed necessary in severe intersections. SNOW: Crews wait until there is approximately 1”–2” of accumulation to start plowing the streets. When plowing or sanding the streets, the Public Works crew generally follows this route: 1. Emergency Service Areas: Hospital Routes/Area, Fire and Police Departments 2. School Routes/Area 3. Primary Surface Streets (i.e. Wine Country Rd, Paterson Rd, Park Ave, 6th St) 4. Secondary Surface Streets (i.e. Market St, Bennett Ave, Highland Dr) 5. Areas Not Normally Covered (Painted Hills, Areas near Airport, Sister Streets)

The Prosser Police Department would like to remind citi-zens that, while it may be tempting, it is illegal to leave a vehicle running while unattended. The Department asks

that you start your car and then use the warm up time to remove snow and ice from windows and external lights. This will ensure that your fields of vision are clear and that your vehicle’s lights can be seen by other motorists, reducing the potential of accidents causing damages to person or property, as well as, elimi-nating the risk of car theft while vehicles are left unattended to warm up.

Above is a sign that was moved after being placed for an event. If you see any type of road closed barrier please do not move them as they are there for your safety.

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DO YOU HAVE A PROGRAM/

CLASS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO

OFFER AT ONE OF OUR FACILI-

TIES? THE PARKS & REC DEPT.

WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT

IT! EMAIL YOUR IDEAS TO

PARKSANDREC

@CI.PROSSER.WA.US

OR CALL 509 -786-8225, WE CAN ’T

WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Thank you to our 2019 Touch-A-Truck Participants! We hope to see you all again next year!

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(And Elected Officials)

Name: Robert Elder

Job: Council Position No. 4

Time Spent at the City: 4 Years

City Full of Personality, Bob’s Personality Type: ISTP

Favorite Part of the Job: Getting out and talking to people and getting to know the City’s employees.

About Bob: Retired and loving it! Bob retired from Boeing in 2000 and started an active lifestyle here in Prosser. He had a small Bed & Breakfast for about 5 years and worked at several of the win-eries. Now Bob, and his wife Carol, are living the good life and plan to do so for many years to come.

Please Wash Your Hands

Santa is Coming to Prosser! It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see Santa! Which is why he’s taking a short break from preparing all the presents in the North Pole to join you and your little ones for an extra special Christmas breakfast at the Prosser Community Center on Saturday, De-cember 7th from 4:00am to 11:30am. Register by calling 509-746-2332 or online at www.cityofprosser.com/events.

Includes: Pancake Breakfast, Letter to Santa, Photos with Santa (must bring your own cam-era), Coloring Pages and Keepsake Ornament.

Menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Apple Juice & Coffee

Handwashing, we don’t think anyone would disagree about the im-portance of handwashing. It is one of the best ways to keep not only yourself but those around you from getting sick. The month of Decem-ber hosts Handwashing Awareness Week. When should you wash your hands? The CDC has published a list, none of which are surprising:

•Before, during, and after preparing food •Before eating food •Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick •Before and after treating a cut or wound •After using the toilet •After changing diapers or assisting a child who has used the toilet •After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing •After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste •After handling pet food or pet treats •After touching garbage

The list above is no surprise but do you know how to wash your hands? Here is another list:

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. 2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lath-er the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. 3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Hint: It took staff that long to sing their ABCs. 4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. 5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

The CDC says that life is better with clean hands and we tend to agree. If you would like more information on the importance of hand washing, or to find materials on how to teach these healthy habits to our kids, feel free to visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing.

Email the Mayor and City Council: citycouncil@cityofprosser.com

Randy Taylor Mayor

Don Aubrey Position No. 1

Morgan Everett Position No. 2

Rob Siemens Position No. 3

Bob Elder Position No. 4

Mary Ruth Edwards Position No. 5

Steve Becken Position No. 6

Stephanie Groom Position No. 7

601 7th Street Prosser, WA 99350

Office Hours (Mon.-Fri.) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

www.cityofprosser.com

Contact Us Main Office 786-2332

Administrator 746-4217

Building 746-4210

Clerk 746-4214

Finance 746-4215

Fire Station 746-3473

Library 746-2533

Mayor 746-4216

PAC (Pool) 746-0097

PD Business Off. 746-1500

PD Non-Emerg. 746-2112

Planning 746-4212

Public Works* 746-7300

*After Hours 746-2332

Recreation 746-4225

City of Prosser Offices will be CLOSED on the following holidays:

CHRISTMAS DAY Wednesday, December 25, 2019

NEW YEARS DAY Wednesday, January 1, 2020

There will be no changes to garbage service through the holiday season.

Winter averaging for sewer rates be-gins on 11/19 and runs through 2/14/20. The less water you use during this time the less you will pay in 2020.

Adult Open Gym Basketball and Pickle-ball are FREE! No registration required. For information on times and locations for each activity, please visit www.cityofprosser.com/rec.

The Prosser Community Center is avail-able to rent for events and more! For rental information, please contact the Parks & Rec Dept.

Would you like to stay up to date with important notifications from the City during emergency/urgent situations? Register with FlashAlert, a notification app that is used by the City, at

REMINDERS

Important BILLING DATES

DEC 10 BILLS DUE

DEC 16 24hr Door Hangers & $25 Penalty

DEC 18 Shut Off Day & $50 Penalty

DEC 26 5% Late Fee on Acct. Balances

*No Additional Fee

for Credit/Debit Card*

www.flashalert.net.

Want to go paperless? Submit your waiver form online today at www.cityofprosser.com/forms. But don’t forget to sign up with Xpress Bill Pay!

All 2019 Dog Licenses expire on Decem-ber 31st. Expired licenses must be re-newed by the end of January or the license will be subject to a late fee of $10.00. If your license is expiring you should be receiving a letter in the mail soon. You can renew online or at City Hall.

Shop Local! Spending money locally directly benefits our business owners and community by keeping your hard earned dollars in Prosser.

Close crawl space vents.

If temperatures drop below freezing, leave water dripping the size of a pencil lead, to prevent freezing of

pipes.

Insulate exposed pipes. You’ll get hot water faster and avoid wasting water

while it heats up.

Monthly Meetings

12/3/19 7pm Work Session

12/5/19 6pm Board of Adjustment

12/10/19 6:30pm Budget & Finance Committee

12/10/19 7pm Regular City Council

12/19/19 6pm Planning Commission

12/24/19 6:30pm B&F Committee CANCELLED

12/24/19 7pm Regular City Council CANCELLED