Cle Elum, WA
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Cle ElumWA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $608,590 +1.1% yr/yr · +9.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the General
- Laura Osiadacz — Commissioner
- Aja Woodrow
- Audrey Malek
- Greg Maras
- Nolan Weis
- Toni Fields
Who’s on the General Government
- Audrey Malek
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202554 housing units ($9.9M)
🗳️ Election results (13 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 5 2025-11-04
Steve Harper ✓ 266 · WRITE-IN 20
City Council 4 2025-11-04
Jon Cornelius ✓ 257 · WRITE-IN 14
City Council 1 2025-11-04
Cassidy Buechle Curtis ✓ 282 · WRITE-IN 11
Mayor 2023-11-07
Matthew Lundh ✓ 371 · Kerry Clark 257 · WRITE-IN 1
City Council 7 2023-11-07
Audrey Malek ✓ 317 · Sarah Lackey 245 · WRITE-IN 4
City Council 6 2023-11-07
Steven E. Cook ✓ 420 · WRITE-IN 7
City Council 4 2023-11-07
Jerred R. Weis ✓ 429 · WRITE-IN 13
City Council 3 2023-11-07
Beth Williams ✓ 430 · WRITE-IN 10
City Council 2 2023-11-07
Ken Ratliff ✓ 300 · Kiera Hyatt 286 · WRITE-IN 2
City Council 7 2021-11-02
WRITE-IN ✓ 277 · Elizabeth Kurtz 253
City Council 5 2021-11-02
Steve Harper ✓ 390 · Ronald Wayne 143 · WRITE-IN 5
City Council 4 2021-11-02
Jaimee Mosack ✓ 299 · Mickey Holz 239 · WRITE-IN 4
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue May 4, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue May 4, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed May 12, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu May 13, 2027 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu May 13, 2027 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue May 25, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed May 26, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Jun 10, 2027 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Jun 10, 2027 · 11:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 5, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Recent meetings
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Cle Elum Council to vote on Bullfrog Flats development agreement amendment
The Cle Elum City Council holds a special meeting on September 28, 2026, with a closed-record public hearing and a resolution (2026-031) on a third amendment to the 2002 Bullfrog Flats Development Agreement. The council will also consider renewing a Flock contract with the police department, a leak adjustment for Beau's Pizza, and appointments to council positions 2 and 6. An executive session may be held to evaluate candidates for the council appointments, but interviews and final appointment votes must be public.
- Closed-record public hearing on the third amendment to the 2002 Bullfrog Flats Development Agreement
- Resolution 2026-031 — third amendment to the 2002 Bullfrog Flats Development Agreement
- Flock contract renewal presented by Police Chief Rich Albo
- Leak adjustment for Beau's Pizza presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
- Appointment of council positions 2 and 6, with candidates Jessica Dickason, Rickie Mcintyre, and J Michelle Swope
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNER
SHANNON JOHNSON
Special Meeting
Agenda
September 28, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Business Requiring Public Hearings
a. Closed Record Hearing — Third Amendment to the 2002 Bullfrog Flats Development
Agreement
3.
New Business
a. Resolution 2026-031 — Third Amendment to the 2002 Bullfrog Flats Development
Agreement — Colleda Monick — Planning Consultant
b. Flock Contract Renewal — Rich Albo — Police Chief
c. Leak Adjustment — Beau's Pizza — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
d. Ap …
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 08:00
General
Fire Advisory Committee meeting to discuss strategic plans and WSRB ratings
The Fire Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on September 25, 2026, to discuss various fire department matters. The agenda includes a study session regarding 10 previously presented options and reviews of the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan.
- Study session regarding 10 previously presented options
- Review of Cle Elum Fire Department Strategic Plan 2020-2030
- Discussion of Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) 2021
- Discussion of Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) 2026
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
Fire Advisory Committee
Agenda
September 25, 2026
8:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
FIRE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
GARY BERNDT
PHIL HESS
KENNY BECKER
MARK GOODWIN
J MICHELLE SWOPE
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. Introductions — Include Your Name, Reason for Involvement, and Other Relevant Details
b. History of the Fire Advisory Committee — Gary Berndt
c. Study Session — 10 Options Previously Presented
d. Cle Elum Fire Department Strategic Plan 2020-2030
e. Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau — WSRB 2021
f. Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau — WSRB 2026
4.
Other Committee Comments
5.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Coal Mines Trail Commission Meeting — October 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting — October …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on stormwater plan, code, and Flock contract renewal
The Cle Elum City Council will consider unfinished business including Resolution 2026-030 for a Stormwater Management Plan and Ordinance 1735 for Stormwater Code, plus an interlocal agreement for Conference of Governments advocacy services. New business includes a leak adjustment for Beau's Pizza and renewal of the Flock camera contract. The consent agenda includes payables of $810,053.37 and an access easement for the Horse Park. Public comment and appearances are scheduled, including a presentation from the Douglas Munro Memorial Museum.
- Resolution 2026-030 — Stormwater Management Plan
- Ordinance 1735 — Stormwater Code
- Flock Contract Renewal — Police Chief
- Payables — $810,053.37
- Access Easement Agreement — Horse Park and Event Area
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
City Council
Agenda
September 22, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Public Comment – Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3.
Announcements, Appointments, Awards, and Recognition
a. Proclamation — Recognition of Councilmember Steven Cook’s Service
b. Proclamation — Recognition of Councilmember Ken Ratliff’s Service
c. Committee Appointments
Data Center Advisory Committee — Steven Harper
Conference of Governments (COG) — Cassidy Buechle-Curtis
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 08:30
Public Safety & Health
Committee to consider renewing Flock contract
The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet to discuss new business, including a contract renewal for Flock, presented by Police Chief Rich Albo. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Flock contract renewal discussion
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Public Safety & Health Committee
Agenda
September 18, 2026
8:30 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE-CURTIS -
CHAIR
STEVEN HARPER
BETH WILLIAMS
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. Flock Contract Renewal — Rich Albo — Police Chief
4.
Other Committee Comments
5.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting — October 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting — October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission reviews Critical Areas and Library chapters of Comp Plan
The Cle Elum Planning Commission is meeting to review the Critical Areas and Capital Facilities (Library) chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, and to discuss next steps for a public hearing on the plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
- Review of Comp Plan Critical Areas chapter
- Review of Comp Plan Capital Facilities (Library) chapter
- Discussion of public hearing next steps for Comp Plan
- Adoption of September 1, 2026 minutes
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Agenda
September 15, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. September 1, 2026
3.
Business Requiring Public Hearings
4.
Planning Update
5.
Unfinished Business
a. Comp Plan — Critical Areas Chapter Review
b. Comp Plan — Capital Facilities — Library Review
6.
New Business
7.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
a. Comp Plan — Public Hearing Next Steps
8.
Commissioner Comments and Discussion
9.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — September 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting — September 15, 2026, at 6 …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Commission to revisit 2026 workplan and discuss 2027 grants
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to adopt minutes, take public comment, and discuss new business. The main items are revisiting the 2026 workplan to prioritize projects and discussing 2027 grant opportunities. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.
- Revisit 2026 workplan to prioritize projects
- Discussion of 2027 grant opportunities
- Adoption of minutes from September 18, 2026
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
September 15, 2026
3:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
MICHAEL RICHARD - VICE
CHAIR
PAMELA HAWK
RUSTY HENRICHSEN - CHAIR
JORDAN PETERSON
KERRIE SPOONEMORE
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. September 18, 2026
3.
Public Comment - Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
4.
New Business
a. 2026 Workplan — Revisit Workplan to Prioritize Projects
b. 2027 Grant Opportunities Discussion
5.
Comments from Commissioners and/or Staff
a. Commissioners
b. Staff Updates
6.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
7.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meeting:
Planning Commission Meeting — September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Civil Service Commission Meeting — September 16, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — September …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 16:00
General
Coal Mines Trail Commission to review budgets, trail repairs, and fountain install
The Coal Mines Trail Commission is meeting to adopt minutes, review budget reports, and discuss unfinished business including a drinking fountain installation at Howard Carlin Memorial Park, erosion control on the Cle Elum end of the trail, the status of an interlocal agreement, and a connection from #9 Spur Rd. They will also approve several portable toilet rental invoices totaling $720.
- Review of Coal Mines Trail budget reports for Jan-July 2026, multi-year 2018-2021, and Fund 110 Jan-Aug 2026
- Update on drinking fountain installation at Howard Carlin Memorial Park
- Erosion control on the Cle Elum end of the Coal Mines Trail
- Status of the Interlocal Agreement
- Approval of six Brown & Jackson portable toilet invoices totaling $720
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✓ Decided: Trail commission approves agenda, minutes, and portable toilet invoices
The Cle Elum Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted its meeting agenda, approved minutes from May 11 and July 6, 2026, and approved payment of several portable toilet rental invoices. The commission also tabled discussions regarding trail erosion control and the #9 Spur Rd. connection until the next meeting.
- Adopted meeting agenda (Motion Passed)
- Approved May 11, 2026 and July 6, 2026 meeting minutes
- Tabled erosion control on the Cle Elum end of the Coal Mines trail
- Tabled #9 Spur Rd. connection to the Coal Mines Trail
- Approved Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice # I103641 ($125.00)
- Approved Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice # I103642 ($120.00)
- Approved Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice # I103590 ($115.00)
- Approved Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoices # I104375 ($120.00), # I104392 ($115.00), and # I104442 ($125.00)
201 S 1st Street, Roslyn
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COAL MINES TRAIL
COMMISSION
Kittitas County Elected
Representative: Laura Osiadacz
Kittitas County Citizen
Representative: Greg Maras
Administrative Assistant: Virgil
Amick
Coal Mines Trail Commission
Agenda
September 14, 2026
4:00 PM
201 S FIRST STREET
ROSLYN, WA 98941
City of Roslyn Elected
Representative: Nolan Weis -
CHAIR
City of Roslyn Citizen
Representative: Toni Fields
City of Cle Elum Elected
Representative: Audrey Malek
City of Cle Elum Citizen
Representative: Aja Woodrow
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call of Membership
2.
Set & Adopt Meeting Agenda
3.
Review & Adopt Minutes
a. Coal Mines Trail Commission Meeting Minutes — May 11, 2026
b. Coal Mines Trail Commission Meeting Minutes — July 6, 2026
4.
Public Comments
5.
Correspondence
a. Coal Mines Trail Budget Report January to July 2026
b. Coal Mines Trail Budget Report Multi Year 2018 to 2021
c. Coal Mines Trail Fund 110 Budget Report Jan to August 2026
6.
Committee Reports
7.
Public Appearances – 15-Minute Limit
8.
Unfinished Business
a. Update on the installation of the drinking fountain at Howard Carlin Memorial Park.
b. Erosion Control on the Cle Elum end of the Coal Mines trail
c. Status on the Interlocal Agreement
d. #9 Spur Rd. connection to the Coal Mines Trail
9.
New Business
10.
Commissioner Comments & Concerns
11.
Approval of Fiscal Matters
a. Brown & Jackson Portable T …
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CLE ELUM COAL MINES TRAIL COMMISSION
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
4:00 PM
201 S 1ST STREET
ROSLYN, WA 98941
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call of Membership
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm at Roslyn City Hall.
Members present: Nolan Weis, Greg Maras, Aja Woodrow & Toni Fields.
Members absent: Laura Osiadacz & Audrey Malek.
2.
Set & Adopt Meeting Agenda
A motion was made to adopt Greg 1st & Toni 2nd (Motion Passed)
3.
Review & Adopt Minutes
Motion to adopt the May 11, 2026 & July 6, 2026 minutes.
Toni 1st & Aja 2nd
a. Coal Mines Trail Commission Meeting Minutes — May 11, 2026
b. Coal Mines Trail Commission Meeting Minutes — July 6, 2026
4.
Public Comments
None
5.
Correspondence
Budget Report- Nolan will reach out to the City of Cle Elum Finance Director, Robin Newcomb,
about the Howard Carlin Memorial Park funds and possibly rearranging line items.
a. Coal Mines Trail Budget Report January to July 2026
b. Coal Mines Trail Budget Report Multi Year 2018 to 2021
c. Coal Mines Trail Fund 110 Budget Report Jan to August 2026
CLE ELUM COAL MINES TRAIL COMMISSION
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
4:00 PM
201 S 1ST STREET
ROSLYN, WA 98941
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6.
Committee Reports
None
7.
Public Appearances – 15-Minute Limit
Maria Adams from the Roslyn Ronald Cle Elum Heritage Club updated the commission that the
Interpretive Sign Installation will start October 29th thro …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 13:00
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Public Safety & Health
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Cle Elum City Council to discuss stormwater code and data center moratorium
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a data center moratorium. The meeting also includes discussions on a new stormwater management plan, a stormwater code ordinance, and an Axon contract.
- Public hearing for Data Center Moratorium
- Resolution 2026-030: Stormwater Management Plan
- Ordinance 1735: Stormwater Code
- Axon Contract
- Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3: Final Progress Estimate and Project Acceptance
zoningpublic-safetystormwaterdata-centersbudgetinfrastructure
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
City Council
Agenda
September 8, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Public Comment – Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3.
Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(f): To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a
public officer or employee. However, upon the request of such officer or employee, a public
hearing or a meeting open to the public shall be conducted upon such complaint or charge;
4.
Announceme …
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Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 16:00
General
201 S 1st Street, Roslyn
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review Critical Areas Chapter of the Comp Plan
The Planning Commission will discuss the Critical Areas Chapter review for the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes potential continuation of this review under new or unfinished business.
- Comp Plan – Critical Areas Chapter Review
planningcomprehensive-plancritical-areas
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Agenda
September 1, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. Agust 20, 2026
3.
Business Requiring Public Hearings
4.
Planning Update
5.
Unfinished Business
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Chapter Review
6.
New Business
7.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Review Continued (if needed)
8.
Commissioner Comments and Discussion
9.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — September 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeti …
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General
Cle Elum committee to weigh 3 new public works jobs, cemetery headstone rule
The Public Works & Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a utility bill adjustment for Beau's Pizza, a proposed amendment to cemetery headstone maintenance rules, and a request to add three full-time public works positions. The committee will also review minutes from a July 2025 meeting. No final decisions are made here; recommendations may go to the full council.
- Beau's Pizza leak adjustment request
- Amendment to CEMC 2.48.340 on cemetery headstone maintenance
- Public works staffing request for three full-time positions
- Review of July 31, 2025 committee minutes
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Public Works & Community
Development Committee
Agenda
September 1, 2026
1:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC WORKS &
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
STEVEN COOK - CHAIR
KEN RATLIFF
BRYCE WALLACE
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. Public Works & Community Development Committee — Meeting Minutes — July 31,
2025
b. Beau's Pizza Leak Adjustment — Audrey Casassa — Utility Clerk
c. Amendment to CEMC 2.48.340 — Maintenance of Cemetery Headstones — Mathew
Bailey — Public Works Director
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 09:00
General Government
City Council to hold retreat at special meeting
The Cle Elum City Council is holding a special meeting with the primary agenda item being a City Council Retreat under New Business. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only standard procedural steps like call to order, unfinished business, and adjournment.
- City Council Retreat discussion
city-councilretreatmeeting
25901 Vantage Highway , Ellenburg
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNER
SHANNON JOHNSON
Special Meeting
Agenda
August 27, 2026
9:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. City Council Retreat
4.
Other Committee Comments
5.
Adjournment
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
Committee to review building inspector job description
The General Government Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting and reviewing the job description for a Building Inspector / Permit Technician position. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Review of Building Inspector / Permit Technician job description
- Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
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119 West First Street, Cle Elum
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
General Government Committee
Agenda
August 26, 2026
8:30 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
STEVEN HARPER - CHAIR
AUDREY MALEK
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. General Government Meeting Minutes — July 22, 2026
b. Review Building Inspector / Permit Technician Job Description
4.
Other Committee Comments
5.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council reviews $343,736.51 in payables and new storm water code
The Cle Elum City Council will approve routine financial documents, including $343,736.51 in payables, and a U.S. Forest Service agreement. New business includes a proposal for a Storm Water Code and a resolution regarding a surplus AED. The meeting also includes a proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day.
- Approval of Payables — August 19, 2026 — $343,736.51
- U.S Forest Service Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement — Three Queens Fire
- Storm Water Code — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
- Resolution 2026-028 — Surplus of AED — Rich Albo — Police Chief
- Timesaver PC Payables
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119 West First Street , Cle Elum
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
City Council
Agenda
August 25, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Public Comment – Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3.
Announcements, Appointments, Awards, and Recognition
a. Proclamation — International Overdose Awareness Day
4.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
5.
Consent Agenda
Items listed below have been distributed to Council Members in advance for review and will be
enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, it may be re …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
General
Cle Elum Planning Commission to review Critical Areas chapter of Comp Plan
The Cle Elum Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Critical Areas chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from August 4, 2026, a planning update, and new business focused on the Critical Areas review. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance.
- Review of Comp Plan Critical Areas chapter
- Adoption of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Planning update from Planning Director Shannon Johnson
- Possible continuation of Critical Areas review at next meeting
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✓ Decided: Cle Elum Planning Commission forms critical areas review sub-committee
The Cle Elum Planning Commission approved the August 4, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to form a special sub-committee to investigate the Critical Areas Review. The commission also continued discussions on the Transportation and Capital Facilities chapters of the comprehensive plan.
- Approved August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Formed a special sub-committee to investigate and report back on the Critical Areas Review
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
August 20, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. August 4, 2026
3.
Business Requiring Public Hearings
4.
Planning Update
5.
New Business
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Chapter Review
6.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Review Continued (if needed)
7.
Commissioner Comments and Discussion
8.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
General Government Committee Meeting — August 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
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City of Cle Elum
Planning Commission (CEPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
August 20, 2026, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Chair Kantwill called the meeting to order at 6:24 PM
Roll Call
CEPC Members Present: Gary Berndt, Marc Kirkpatrick, lan Steele, Paul Kantwill, and Amanda
Hahnemann
CEPC Members Absent: Colin Brissey
Council Liaison : Cassidy Buechle-Curtis
Staff Present: Shannon Johnson
Also Present: Joseph Calhoun, HLA Consultant, Keiko Walsh, Kittitas County Hope Source
Transportation Director, Scott Downes, Fish & Wildlife Habitat Regional Land Use Lead
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
Chair Kantwill called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.
Public Comment
None
2. Adoption of the Minutes
Commissioner Hanemann motioned to accept the August 4, 2026 minutes as corrected.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick seconded. Motion carried.
3. Business Requiring Public Hearings — City Planning
None
4. Planning Update
a. Staff Announcements
None.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Transportation Chapter — Continued Discussion
Commissioner Hahnemann summarized her chapter notes as Joseph Calhoun, HLA Consultant,
followed along, provided feedback, and suggested goal and policy insertions. Chair Kantwill
invited Keiko Walsh to the podium. Kittitas County Hope Source Transportation Director Walsh
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introduced herself, and gave a brief overview of the current transportation operations provided
by the non-profit organization. Discussion ensued.
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 13:30
General Government
Council to discuss bankruptcy debt adjustment plan
The Cle Elum City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Chapter 9 Plan of Adjustment of Debts, which addresses the city's bankruptcy. The council may provide direction on revisions and take final action on adjustments. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal matters related to enforcement or litigation.
- Chapter 9 Plan of Adjustment of Debts discussion and possible final action
- Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) for legal counsel on enforcement or litigation
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNER
SHANNON JOHNSON
Special Meeting
Agenda
August 20, 2026
1:30 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Executive Session RCW 42.30.110(i)
a. To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency
enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or
potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an
official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
General
Public hearing on Bullfrog Flats development agreement amendment for home sales facilities
The Cle Elum Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a major amendment to the Bullfrog UGA Development Agreement (PMU-2026-001). The amendment would allow marketing and sales facilities for new homes within residential areas of the Bullfrog UGA, establishing permitted uses and development standards during build-out. The hearing includes staff presentation, applicant input, public comments, and questions.
- Public hearing on 3rd Amendment to Bullfrog Flats Development Agreement (PMU-2026-001)
- Proposal to allow marketing and sales facilities for new home sales in Bullfrog UGA residential areas
- Hybrid hearing format with in-person and Zoom participation
development-agreementpublic-hearingzoninghousingbullfrog-uga
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
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City of Cle Elum
119 West First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-2262
Fax: (509) 674-4097
www.cleelum.gov
CITY OF CLE ELUM
HEARING EXAMINER AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Cle Elum City Hall Council Chambers – 119 West First Street, Cle Elum, WA
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
The City of Cle Elum offers hearings in a hybrid format, with in-person participation at City Hall and from
remote locations via Zoom.
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I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTION
III.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Bullfrog Flats: 3rd Amendment to the Development Agreement
FILE NUMBERS: PMU-2026-001
REQUEST: The City of Cle Elum has received an application for a Major Amendment to the
Bullfrog UGA Development Agreement to allow marketing and sales facilities and structures
associated with the sale of new homes within residential development areas of the Bullfrog
UGA. The amendment would establish permitted use provisions and applicable development
standards for such facilities during the build-out of the community.
PROCEDURE:
1. Presentation by city staff including submittal of staff report and application
materials for …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Commission to revisit work plan and discuss 2027 grants
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to adopt minutes, hear public comment, and discuss its 2026 work plan priorities and potential 2027 grant opportunities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.
- Adoption of July 21, 2026 minutes
- Revisit 2026 work plan to prioritize projects
- Discussion of 2027 grant opportunities
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✓ Decided: Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission plans walking tour project
The Historic Preservation Commission excused an absent commissioner, approved the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes, discussed prioritizing the 2026 work plan around a self-guided walking tour, assigned local properties to commissioners for research, and discussed 2027 grant opportunities.
- Excused Commissioner Peterson (motion carried)
- Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Assigned commissioners to research specific local register buildings for the walking tour project
- Adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m. (motion carried)
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
📄 From the agenda
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
August 18, 2026
3:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
MICHAEL RICHARD - VICE
CHAIR
PAMELA HAWK
RUSTY HENRICHSEN - CHAIR
JORDAN PETERSON
KERRIE SPOONEMORE
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. July 21, 2026
3.
Public Comment - Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
4.
New Business
a. 2026 Work Plan — Revisit Work Plan to Prioritize Projects
b. 2027 Grant Opportunities Discussion
5.
Comments from Commissioners and/or Staff
a. Commissioners
b. Staff Update
6.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
7.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meeting:
Planning Commission Meeting — August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
General Government Committee Meeting — August 26, 2026, at …
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📄 From the minutes
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City of Cle Elum
Historic Preservation Commission
City Council Chambers
August 18, 2026] 3:00 PM
Call to Order
Chair Henrichsen called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm.
Roll Call
HPC Members Present: Rusty Henrichsen, Pamela Hawk, Kerrie Spoonmore, Michael Richard
Commissioner Richard made a motion to excuse Commissioner Peterson. Commissioner
Spoonmore seconded. Motion carried.
HPC Members Absent: Jordan Peterson
Staff Present: Shannon Johnson
Adoption of Minutes
Commissioner Hawk made a motion to accept the July 21, 2026 minutes as presented.
Commissioner Spoonmore seconded. Motion carried.
Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None.
New Business
1. 2026 Work Plan — Revisit Work Plan to Prioritize Projects
Chair Henrichsen referred to the work plan document in the agenda packet to begin
discussion on prioritizing projects. Discussion ensued. The group decided to work
primarily on a self-guided Walking Tour Project. Chair Henrichsen and Vice Chair Richard
provided background history on the project and discussed potential stories for the tour.
Commissioner Spoonemore discussed linking it to the Coal Miner’s Trail. Commissioner
Richard asked Commissioner Hawk, as a historic property owner what she would like to
see and she suggest that it be free, and easy.
Chair Henrichsen encouraged beginning with buildings that are eligible and or listed on
the local register and discussed his research on History Link. Tours. Chair Henrichsen
proposed that each Commissioner take tw …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 08:30
Library Board
119 w 1st St, Cle Elum
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $5.0M | LANA LEARN, INC. Department of Defense · ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (ELT) IN SUPPORT OF THE T6C PLATFORM. |
| $1.8M | AM EXCAVATING LLC Department of Agriculture · DISASTER RELIEF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO REPAIR ROADS WITHIN THE WHITE |
| $314,672 | AM EXCAVATING LLC Department of Agriculture · ROAD MAINTENANCE, LABOR MOUNTAIN ROADS (BAER) |
| $221,984 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · E405, *LABOR MOUNTAIN, WAOWF000795, DUMP, TRUCK, DUMP; E406, *LABOR MO |
| $138,088 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. WAOWF000795 E7 |
| $124,200 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. WAOWF000795 E93 |
| $117,132 | NEW SUNCADIA HOSPITALITY, LLC Department of Defense · LODGING FOR 22 STS |
| $112,808 | AM EXCAVATING LLC Department of Agriculture · ROAD MAINTENANCE, SKYKOMISH (FY25) MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FORES |
| $110,537 | RUTHS CLEANING SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · CERD TOILET CLEANING CONTRACT BASE YEAR AND 4 OPTION YEARS |
| $110,400 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. WAOWF260406 E176 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Kittitas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,500 (13,283 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,317/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy16.9% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
732
Recorded votes
54
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.