Smarter Than Your Dog! could open a dog daycare off Reservation Road if the City Council approves the proposal.
The Planning Commission last week OK’d a conditional use permit for Debbie Exley, a certified dog trainer, to use two suites totaling about 3,000 square feet at 9119 Molly Lane for the venture. A small, temporary outdoor fenced area is also proposed.
The property is zoned light manufacturing.
Exley has offered dog training services in Anacortes since 2010.
At the Planning Commission meeting May 9, Exley addressed concerns residents brought up in letters submitted to the city about the potential for excessive barking, parking issues and sanitation.
The City Council approved appointing Peggy Flynn, who owns a consulting business here, as an alternate on the Board of Adjustment.
Representatives from Clifton Larson Allen presented Island Hospital’s Board of Commissioners with the 2011 audit results and report at the board’s April 19 meeting.
The external audit took a risk-based approach and focused on obtaining reasonable assurance of the hospital’s financial compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.
Accountants Paul Bailey and Daniel Frein reported they found no unusual transactions, no significant risks or uncertainties. They recommended no changes to the hospital’s financial practices.
The Anacortes Salvation Army food bank is in need of basic supplies to serve families on Fidalgo Island and in La Conner.
Food bank coordinator Paula John said donations of food have been slower coming in recently and quicker going out.
The peak sailing season for the Guemes Island ferry begins Sunday. With it comes an increase in prices and a new sailing schedule.
The peak season fare structure includes a 10-trip vehicle and driver convenience punch card for $100. A 10-trip vehicle and senior/disabled driver punch card is $90. The cards expire at the next fare increase.
Security is going to get tighter at the Guemes Channel marine terminal and Cap Sante Boat Haven after the Port of Anacortes commission May 3 approved improvements in the way of cameras, lighting and a guardhouse.
The majority of the $1.11 million security improvements will be paid for out of Department of Homeland Security grants totaling $896,000.
Colacurcio Brothers Inc. submitted the lowest bid for the project, $976,000. The rest of the money will go to construction oversight.
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