Chelan, WA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the City of Chelan Comprehensive Plan 2026. The body is seeking direction on the public comment matrix and a revised review schedule.

• City of Chelan Comprehensive Plan 2026: Public Comment Matrix and Revised Review Schedule

Lake Chelan Sewer District

The Lake Chelan Sewer District will discuss accepting the transfer of private sewer infrastructure from Marita's Vineyard Estates Homeowners Association. The board will also review financial reports and budget proposals for 2027.

• Proposed transfer of Marita’s Vineyard Estates sewer collection infrastructure and easements to the District for no charge
• Discussion on Lift Station No.1 Force Main Placement
• Budget Amendment No.2
• 2027 Budget Proposal
• Approval of October 21, 2026 accounts payable and payroll

City Council

City Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special workshop to discuss the 2027 budget. Finance Director Evans will lead the fifth budget workshop session.

• 2027 Budget Workshop No. 5

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the 2027 budget. Finance Director Evans will also lead a discussion on the interfund method.

• 2027 Budget Workshop No. 4
• Discussion of Interfund Method

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2027 budget and long-term financial strategies. Council directed staff to prepare the 2027 operating budget using Method No. 2, which involves revising cost allocations and reallocating investment interest revenue.

• Directed staff to prepare 2027 budget using Method No. 2
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several professional services agreements and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a proposal for a new ordinance regarding utility billing disputes and administrative reviews.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1660 regarding Utility Billing Disputes and Administrative Review
• Professional Services Agreement with McKinstry Essention LLC for Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course irrigation audit
• Professional Services Agreement and East Chelan Reservoir Survey task order with Erlandsen and Associates, Inc.
• Change Order No. 3 for J & K Earthworks regarding the SR150 Sewer Main Replacement Project
• Amendment No. 1 to the Lakerider Sports, LLC concession agreement for watercraft, bicycle, and ski repair

The Chelan City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized various professional services and concession agreements, and adopted an ordinance establishing a utility billing dispute and administrative review process. The council also approved a resolution for a night shift salary differential for the Lift Station CC-1 project and received several administrative reports.

• Approved Consent Agenda including payroll checks, EFTs, accounts payable checks totaling $1,999,184.16, and board appointment (7-0)
• Authorized McKinstry Essention LLC Professional Services Agreement for golf course irrigation audit (7-0)
• Authorized Lakerider Sports LLC Amendment No. 1 extending concession agreement through Dec 31, 2027 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1660 establishing utility billing disputes and administrative review (7-0)
• Authorized Erlandsen and Associates Inc. Professional Services Agreement for general engineering services (7-0)
• Authorized Erlandsen and Associates Inc. Task Order for East Chelan Reservoir survey (7-0)
• Authorized J & K Earthworks Change Order No. 3 for SR150 Sewer Main Replacement project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1490 for public works construction night shift differential for Lift Station CC-1 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special workshop to discuss the 2027 budget and interfund methods. The session also includes a discussion on the organizational structure of Parks and Recreation.

• 2027 Budget Workshop No. 3
• Interfund Method discussion
• Parks and Recreation Organizational Structure

The Chelan City Council held a workshop on October 8, 2026, to discuss the proposed 2027 budget, interfund methodologies, and a departmental reorganization for Parks and Recreation. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no substantive policy decisions or final votes taken on the workshop topics.

• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Chelan City Council holds a workshop meeting on October 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM. The two discussion topics are a review of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Lake Chelan Golf Course, presented by Parks and Recreation Director Cooper, and an update to the sign code, presented by Community Development Director Ajax. The agenda also lists city administrator and department reports and mayor and council comments. No votes or final decisions are scheduled on this workshop agenda.

• Workshop discussion: Lake Chelan Golf Course Request for Proposal (RFP) review, presented by Parks and Recreation Director Cooper
• Workshop discussion: Sign Code Update, presented by Community Development Director Ajax
• City administrator and department reports
• Mayor and Council comments
• Next meeting: City Council Special Meeting on October 8, 2026, 5:15 p.m., Council Chambers, 135 E. Johnson Avenue, Chelan, Washington

The City Council held a workshop to review proposals for the management of the Lake Chelan Golf Course and a proposed update to the City's Sign Code. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting; the session focused on staff presentations and departmental reports.

City Council

The Chelan City Council will interview four applicants for the vacant Council Position No. 1, then may appoint one in executive session. The council will also consider several contracts and agreements, including FAA airport projects, a booster station task order, and a union contract amendment. The agenda includes routine consent items and informational reports.

• Interviews for Council Position No. 1 applicants: Dan Boon, Jim Edinger, Stephanie Hawk, William Jensen
• FAA Capital Improvement Projects for Lake Chelan Municipal Airport
• Varela Engineering Task Order No. 3 for East Chelan Booster Station
• WSCCE Local Union 846-CC Amendment No. 1 to 2024-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• McKinstry Investment Grade Audit Proposal for golf course irrigation

The City Council appointed Dan Boon to fill an unexpired term for Council Position No. 1. The Council also approved a six-year airport capital improvement plan and a collective bargaining agreement amendment for city employees.

• Appointed Dan Boon to City Council Position No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved 2027 Lake Chelan Airport Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Authorized Task Order No. 3 with Varela Engineering for East Chelan Booster Station (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the WSCCE Local Union 846-CC Collective Bargaining Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable totaling $322,409.68 and payroll totaling $313,819.81 (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Chelan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss old business including swim areas and motorized boat usage, the 2027 budget, and a golf course update. New business includes a draft maintenance management plan and appointing a vice-president for the remainder of 2026. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final decisions listed.

• City Park swim areas and motorized boat usage discussion
• 2027 budget review
• Golf course update
• Maintenance Management Plan draft
• Vice-President appointment for remainder of 2026

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from their August 20, 2026, meeting. Members also appointed Brad Nelson as Vice-President for the remainder of 2026. The board discussed the 2027 budget, golf course business plans, and a new maintenance management plan.

• Approved August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Brad Nelson as Vice-President for 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 pm (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Chelan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three chapters of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan update: Utilities, Capital Facilities, and Parks & Recreation. The commission will also approve the August 19, 2026 meeting minutes and take citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2026: Ch 6 Utilities, Ch 7 Capital Facilities, Ch 8 Parks & Recreation
• Approval of August 19, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Q&A session on the Comprehensive Plan 2026 Update

Lake Chelan Sewer District

The District will review the 2027 proposed budget and receive an update on the General Sewer Plan. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and recent payments.

• 2027 Proposed Budget update
• General Sewer Plan (GSP) Update
• Approval of August 19, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of September 16, 2026, accounts payable and payroll

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 Comprehensive Plan update regarding economic development and climate resiliency. The Council will also consider several motion items involving engineering and construction agreements for city projects.

• Aviation agreement with Century West Engineering for Lake Chelan Municipal Airport
• Bid award to Hurst Construction, LLC for Washington Booster Pump Station Improvements
• Change Order No. 2 for J&K Earthworks on the State Route (SR) 150 Sewer Mainline Replacement Project
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for RH2 Engineering, Inc. regarding Sanders Street Pedestrian Improvements
• Resolution No. 2026-1489 regarding Athletic Facility Use & Fees Policy

The Chelan City Council approved four items on September 8, 2026: an engineering agreement with Century West Engineering for the Lake Chelan Municipal Airport Layout Plan, a $1,031,913.60 construction contract with Hurst Construction for the Washington Booster Pump Station Improvements Project, Change Order No. 2 with J&K Earthworks increasing the SR 150 Sewer Mainline Replacement contract by $206,931.35, and a supplemental agreement with RH2 Engineering for the Sanders Street Pedestrian Improvements Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payroll and accounts payable totaling $545,219.28 and $378,059.45 respectively, and Resolution No. 2026-1489 on Athletic Facility Use & Fees. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded. The meeting included updates on the Transportation Element and the 2026–2046 Comprehensive Plan, and an executive session on collective bargaining was held with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll ($545,219.28) and accounts payable ($378,059.45) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-1489 Athletic Facility Use & Fees Policy as part of consent agenda (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Century West Engineering agreement for Airport Layout Plan update (5-0)
• Awarded Hurst Construction $1,031,913.60 contract for Washington Booster Pump Station Improvements (5-0)
• Approved J&K Earthworks Change Order No. 2 increasing SR 150 Sewer Mainline contract by $206,931.35 (5-0)
• Approved RH2 Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for Sanders Street Pedestrian Improvements, extending completion to February 28, 2027 (5-0)
• Adjourned Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned City Council meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Lake Chelan Golf Course Business Plan. The meeting also includes a quarterly update from the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.

• Lake Chelan Golf Course Business Plan discussion
• Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update

The City Council conducted a workshop meeting to review various reports and plans. No substantive legislative decisions or budget approvals were made during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Chelan City Council will consider a resolution establishing an affordable housing grant funding policy, along with several contracts and agreements including construction management, easement relinquishments, and an interlocal agreement for inmate housing. The meeting also includes a presentation on Our Valley Our Future and administrative reports on 2027 legislative priorities and athletic field fees.

• Resolution No. 2026-1488: Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy
• Ardurra Group Addendum No. 3 for CC-1 Lift Station construction management
• Chelan Luxury Garages, LLC: relinquishment of easement, dedication of right of way, sewer/water utility easement
• KRCI, LLC Change Order No. 2 to Lakeside Trail Project
• Chelan County Regional Justice Center Interlocal Agreement for inmate housing

The City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-1488, establishing an Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy and opening a special 2026 application window from September 1 to October 15, 2026, with total awards not to exceed $50,000. The council also approved a series of contracts and agreements, including additional services for the CC-1 Lift Station project, several Chelan Luxury Garages, LLC property actions, a Lakeside Trail change order, a USDA Forest Service emergency airport agreement tied to the Little Giant Fire response, and a 2027 inmate housing agreement with the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. All votes recorded were unanimous, with no nays. The 2027 Legislative Priorities item was removed from the agenda, and a draft Athletic Facility Use and Fees Policy was presented without a vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including payroll of $314,338.64 and accounts payable of $552,307.81 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1488 establishing Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy; opened 2026 application window Sept 1–Oct 15, 2026, awards capped at $50,000 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Ardurra Group Addendum No. 3 for CC-1 Lift Station construction support (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Chelan Luxury Garages, LLC Relinquishment of Easement (7-0)
• Accepted Dedication of Right of Way from Chelan Luxury Garages, LLC for Jessie Street (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute 60-foot-wide sewer and water utility easement with Chelan Luxury Garages, LLC, granted without monetary consideration (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute KRCI, LLC Change Order No. 2 for Lakeside Trail project, including 18 working-day extension (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute USDA Forest Service Emergency Facilities and Land Use Agreement for Lake Chelan Airport use during Little Giant Fire response (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Chelan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve past meeting minutes and discuss old and new business. Key items include updates on Chelan Gorge Park, athletic field fees, and the golf course, as well as the 2027 budget and interpretive signage locations. The meeting is open for citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes from May 5, May 21, June 1, June 18, and July 16 meetings
• Chelan Gorge Park update
• Athletic Field Use & Fees Policy
• Golf Course update
• 2027 Budget discussion

The board approved minutes from five prior meetings and recommended the updated Athletic Field Use and Fees Policy be presented to City Council. They discussed the 2027 budget, including a draft 6-year capital improvement plan and rates and fees, and received updates on Chelan Gorge Park, the golf course, and interpretive signage. No other formal decisions were made, and board member Todd Higley announced his resignation.

• Approved minutes from May 5, May 21, June 1, June 18, and July 16 meetings (4-0)
• Recommended athletic field use and fees policy to City Council (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

Lake Chelan Sewer District

The Lake Chelan Sewer District is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve the July 15, 2026 minutes and August 19, 2026 accounts payable and payroll checks. No motions, presentations, or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve August 19, 2026 accounts payable checks and EFTs
• Approve August 19, 2026 payroll checks and EFTs
• Finance report update from Finance Director Evans

City Council

The Chelan City Council will consider a resolution establishing an affordable housing grant funding policy and a professional services agreement for fire protection inspections. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee, plus routine consent items like approving checks and meeting minutes. No public hearings or motion considerations are scheduled.

• Resolution No. 2026-14XX Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy
• Life Safety Inspection Vault Fire Professional Services Agreement for Fire Protection Inspections
• Housing Authority of Chelan County & City of Wenatchee presentation
• Approve August 11, 2026 accounts payable and payroll checks
• Approve July 28 and August 4, 2026 meeting minutes

The Chelan City Council approved the consent agenda, including payroll and accounts payable checks, and minutes from prior meetings. They authorized the City Administrator to accept a $418,000 FAA grant for the Lake Chelan Airport Master Plan update, and adopted Resolution 2026-1486 to join the TIPS purchasing cooperative. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll ($546,558.67) and accounts payable ($494,435.65) (7-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to accept FAA grant of $418,000 for airport master plan update (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-1486 to join TIPS purchasing cooperative (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the 2027 budget and affordable housing grant funding. Members will also review short-term rentals and the status of public works projects.

• 2027 Budget Workshop No. 1
• Resolution No. 2026-14XX Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy
• Short Term Rental discussion
• Public Works Project status update

The council held its first 2027 budget workshop, reviewing revenue projections and economic trends. They directed staff to take a conservative approach in developing the proposed budget. A revised Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy was presented incorporating feedback from council and stakeholders. Discussion continued on a potential cap of 50 short-term rental licenses in three zoning districts, but no decision was made.

• Directed conservative approach for 2027 budget development
• Reviewed revised Affordable Housing Grant Funding Policy (no vote taken)
• Discussed potential 50-license cap on short-term rentals in DMU, TMU, C-HS districts (no vote taken)
• Received Public Works project status update (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a pilot program for outdoor seating and a bid award for the CC-1 Lift Station. The body will also review a professional services agreement amendment for the Lakeside Trail Project. Additionally, the council will receive reports on US Highway 97A multimodal improvements and housing code amendments.

• Resolution No. 2026-1485 Pilot Program for Outdoor Seating
• BOSS Construction Bid Award for CC-1 Lift Station
• SCJ Alliance Amendment No. 6 for the Lakeside Trail Project
• WSDOT US Highway 97A Chelan Multimodal Improvements report
• 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update regarding Housing and ESHB 2266 STEP Housing Code Amendments

The City Council approved a multi-million dollar infrastructure project for a lift station upgrade and authorized a pilot program for outdoor seating. Council also approved a professional services amendment for the Lakeside Trail Project and routine payroll and accounts payable.

• Awarded CC-1 Lift Station Upgrade Project to BOSS Construction, Inc. for $3,555,083.52 (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1485 for an 18-month outdoor seating pilot program (3-2)
• Authorized Amendment No. 6 to the Lakeside Trail Project agreement with SCJ Alliance (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payroll of $334,253.47 and accounts payable of $2,186,441.45 (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the Athletic Facility Use & Fees Policy and hear a discussion with the Chelan Gorge Park User Group. A proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month will also be considered. The meeting includes citizen comments, staff updates, and board comments.

• Athletic Facility Use & Fees Policy (old business)
• Chelan Gorge Park User Group Engagement Discussion (old business)
• Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation (new business)
• Citizen comments (limited time)
• Board comments

The board approved a motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously. It recommended that the city amend and extend the Chelan Gorge Park recreational use agreement for at least five years. The board supported outreach to user groups of Chelan Gorge Park to gather input on short‑term facility improvements. The board also asked Director Cooper to incorporate their feedback into the draft Athletic Facility Use & Fees policy for future review.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
• Recommended city amend and extend Chelan Gorge Park lease at least five years
• Supported outreach to Chelan Gorge Park user groups for short‑term improvements
• Requested Director Cooper incorporate board feedback into Athletic Facility Use & Fees policy

Planning Commission

The commission will vote to approve the June 17, 2026 minutes. It will hold public hearings on Chapter 3 Subarea Plans and Chapter 4 Housing of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. An administrative work session will discuss the draft Sign Code dated July 10, 2026.

• Approve June 17, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2026 Chapter 3 Subarea Plans
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2026 Chapter 4 Housing
• Sign Code Update work session: Draft Sign Code 7/10/2026

The commission approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes. Members heard testimony regarding the City of Chelan Comprehensive Plan and reviewed a draft sign code update, agreeing to hold a public hearing on the code next month.

• Approved June 17, 2026 Minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for draft sign code for next month's meeting

Lake Chelan Sewer District

The Lake Chelan Sewer District is meeting to discuss and act upon resolutions regarding mandatory sewer system connections and the 2025 General Sewer Plan. The session includes a finance report and a General Sewer Plan update from city staff.

• Resolution 2026-01: Mandatory Connection to the sewer system and exception procedures
• Resolution 2026-02: Adoption of The 2025 General Sewer Plan
• Finance Report Update from Finance Director Evans
• GSP Update from Development Project Manager Tupling

The commission approved the Additional Services Addendum to the Master Service Agreement. The April 15, May 20, and June 17, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. June 17 accounts payable checks No. 2123101 & 213104 totaling $74,099.90 and payroll checks totaling $414.00 were approved. The finance director reported the district’s finances remain on track despite a county system outage.

• Adopt Additional Services Addendum to Master Service Agreement (passed, 2‑0)
• Approve April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approve May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approve June 17, 2026 accounts payable checks No. 2123101 & 213104 totaling $74,099.90 and payroll $414.00 (approved)
• Adjourn meeting (passed, 2‑0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on grant applications for the Community Economic Revitalization Board and the Washington State Military Department. Members will also review a pilot program for outdoor seating and the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update. The body is set to accept the 2027 budget calendar.

• Resolution No. 2026-1483: Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Grant Application
• Resolution No. 2026-1484: Washington State Military Department Public Assistance Grant Agreement
• Resolution No. 2026-14XX: Pilot Program for Outdoor Seating
• 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update: Chapter 1 Overview & Vision and Chapter 2 Land Use
• 2027 Budget Calendar Acceptance

The City Council authorized a $300,000 settlement for the Clausen legal claim and approved a grant application for a five-year economic development strategy. The Council also accepted the 2027 budget calendar and a grant agreement for shoreline debris removal.

• Approved $300,000 Clausen Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1483 to apply for a CERB economic diversification grant of up to $75,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1484 for a Washington Military Department Public Assistance Grant for shoreline debris removal (7-0)
• Accepted the 2027 Budget Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June meeting minutes and payroll/accounts payable (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a strategic retreat workshop led by City Administrator McAloon. The body will review city strategies and priorities to determine prioritization for the FY2027 Budget.

• Discussion on FY2027 Budget prioritization
• Review of City Strategies and Priorities

The Council participated in a strategic retreat workshop to discuss future direction and the FY2027 Budget. Discussions included legislative updates, capital project prioritization, and organizational strategies for 2027. No substantive legislative actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

City Council

The Chelan City Council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board are holding a joint special meeting. The primary agenda item is a report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the National Golf Foundation (NGF).

• National Golf Foundation (NGF) Final Report

The Council directed City Staff to research third-party operation options for the municipal golf course. Staff will also develop an in-house business plan with a projected timeline of six to eight weeks.

• Directed staff to seek data on third-party golf course operations via an RFI
• Directed staff to develop an in-house golf course business plan

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Chelan City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board are holding a joint special meeting. The primary agenda item is a report from the National Golf Foundation.

• National Golf Foundation (NGF) Final Report presented by Parks and Recreation Director Cooper

The Council directed City Staff to research third-party operations for the Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course. Staff will return with data from a Request for Information and an in-house business plan within six to eight weeks.

• Directed staff to explore third-party golf course operations via RFI

Lake Chelan Sewer District

The Lake Chelan Sewer District will review an Additional Services Addendum to the Master Service Agreement regarding Development Project Manager Tupling. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes and payroll and accounts payable checks.

• Review of Additional Services Addendum to the Master Service Agreement (Development Project Manager Tupling)
• Approval of June 17, 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll checks

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the City of Chelan Comprehensive Plan 2026, specifically Chapter 1 Overview & Vision and Chapter 2 Land Use. The body will also hold a work session to discuss a draft Sign Code update.

• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan 2026 Chapter 1 Overview & Vision
• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan 2026 Chapter 2 Land Use
• Work session: Draft Sign Code 7.10.2026

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. A public hearing was conducted regarding updates to Chapters 1 and 2 of the City of Chelan Comprehensive Plan. No substantive decisions were made during the public hearing or administrative reports.

• Approved May 20, 2026 Minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Chelan City Council will approve accounts payable and payroll checks, the six-year transportation improvement program, and discuss housing grant funding. The meeting also includes presentations on the America 250 Proclamation, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office annual report, and the Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Service update.

• Approval of June 09, 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll checks
• Approval of 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Discussion on Housing Grant Funding
• Presentation: Chelan County Sheriff's Office Annual Report
• Presentation: Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Service Update

The City Council approved a multi-year transportation plan and authorized grant applications for park improvements. Additional discussions addressed inmate housing billing, affordable housing policy, and Lakeside Lodge parking.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1482 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Authorized grant applications for Don Morse Memorial Park and Chelan Gorge Park (7-0)

City Council

The Chelan City Council will hold a public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and hold workshops on housing grants, development regulations, and short-term rental caps.

• Public Hearing: Resolution 2026-14XX for 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program
• Workshop: Housing Grant Funding policy discussion
• Workshop: Development Regulations review
• Workshop: Short Term Rental Cap discussion
• Workshop: Public Works Project Status Update

Mayor Erin McCardle proclaimed June 8‑14, 2026 as Main Street Week. The Council instructed staff to draft a policy expanding flexibility of the Affordable Housing Fund. The Council also ordered staff to prepare a draft short‑term rental cap for the Downtown Mixed Use, Highway Service Commercial and Tourist Mixed Use zones, including a possible moratorium.

• Proclaimed Main Street Week June 8‑14, 2026
• Directed staff to draft Affordable Housing Fund flexibility policy
• Directed staff to draft short‑term rental cap for DMU, C‑HS, and TMU zones and a potential moratorium