The City Council of the City of Gold Bar, Washington, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at 7 PM in the Gold Bar City Hall, located at 107 5^th Street, Gold Bar, WA. The purpose of the Hearing is to obtain public testimony regarding the proposed update of the Gold Bar GMA Comprehensive Plan as mandated by the Growth Management Act. The update includes a proposal to expand the Urban Growth Area (UGA) for the City of Gold Bar. Citizens are urged to participate in this important planning process.

Any interested parties may appear and provide testimony. Information regarding this update may be viewed at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Copies will be provided upon request. Cost of copies will be pursuant to the City’s adopted Fee Schedule.

Written comments may be sent to the City of Gold Bar, 107 5^th Street, Gold Bar, WA 98251, ATTN: Hester Gilleland. Written comments must be received by Friday, December 17, 2004, preferably by Noon in order to be included in the Council Packet. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Hester Gilleland at 360-793-1101.

Hester Gilleland

City Clerk-Treasurer