Cle Elum public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will conduct an oath of office for Councilmember Jerred Weis and review several new business items. Discussion includes various task orders for city projects, street improvements, and budget ordinances.

• Oath of Office for Councilmember Jerred Weis
• Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $667,864.33
• Payroll Vouchers totaling $268,546.56
• Airport Layout Plan Amendments Task Order No. -2023-07
• Columbia Ave Railroad Crossing Feasibility Study Task Order No. 2023-006

The City Council approved several transportation grants and contracts, including the First Street Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 and the Second Street Pathway Phase 1. The council also authorized an airport layout plan update and a railroad crossing feasibility study.

• Approved First Street Improvements Phase 3 award to Active Construction Incorporated (6-0)
• Approved TIB Grant Agreement for Second Street Pathway Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved Airport Layout Plan Amendments Task Order No. 2023-07 not to exceed $20,000 (6-0)
• Approved Columbia Ave Railroad Crossing Feasibility Study Task Order No. 2023-06 (6-0)
• Approved City Heights Development Review Task Order No. 2023-03 Amendment #1 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1663 Budget Amendment #2 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Grants distribution via Resolution 2023-030 (6-0)
• Extended Waste Management contract for one year without changes (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2024 final budget and a new salary schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on sewer regulations and the establishment of a salary commission.

• Approve accounts payable vouchers totaling $470,395.34
• Public hearing for 2024 Final Budget
• Ordinance 1658 regarding sewer regulations and collection
• Ordinance 1661 regarding the 2024 Final Budget
• Ordinance 1662 regarding the 2024 Salary Schedule

The City Council approved the 2024 Final Budget and new sewer regulations. The council referred the 2024 Salary Schedule back to the Employee Relations Committee for further discussion.

• Approved 2024 Final Budget via Ordinance 1661 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1658 Sewer Regulations (5-1)
• Referred Ordinance 1662 Salary Schedule 2024 to Employee Relations Committee (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable vouchers of $470,395.34 (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budget and new water, sewer, and garbage fee schedules. Members will also review progress estimates for downtown revitalization and street improvements.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Preliminary Budget
• Resolutions adopting 2024 water and sewer rate fee schedules
• Ordinance 1660 regarding garbage charge amendments
• Consultant agreement for First Street Downtown Revitalization Phase 3
• Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,110,947.92

The City Council approved the purchase of a new mini excavator and several infrastructure progress payments. The council also passed new 2024 water and sewer rate schedules and increased garbage charges.

• Approved purchase of mini excavator for $88,114.16 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Water and Sewer Rate Fee Schedules (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1660 amending garbage charges (6-0)
• Approved $88,114.16 mini excavator purchase (6-0)
• Approved $6,507.62 for silt removal from pump chambers (6-0)
• Approved $8,000 lodging tax application for Mountain Madness referees (6-0)
• Approved $7,500 lodging tax application for Christmas in Cle Elum Fireworks (4-2)
• Approved one-year extension to UKC Youth Baseball Agreement (6-0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council approved the 2024 Property Tax Levy and a 2023 Budget Amendment, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. The council also awarded engineering contracts for the Downtown Revitalization Project and a railroad crossing feasibility study to HLA. Additionally, the council approved a right-of-way vacation for Renfro and a public records policy resolution.

• Approved Ordinance 1655 2024 Property Tax Levy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-025 Public Records Policy (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1657 Renfro ROW Vacation (7-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate #7 First Street Downtown Revitalization (7-0)
• Awarded Columbia Avenue Extension Railroad Crossing Feasibility Study engineering to HLA (7-0)
• Awarded First Street Improvements Phase 3 engineering services to HLA (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1656 2023 Budget Amendment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payable vouchers (7-0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss the 2024 preliminary budget during this meeting. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget

The City Council approved a police contract for 2023-2025 and awarded over $50,000 to the Downtown Association for Christmas decorations. The council also approved payments for the Park & Ride and Downtown Revitalization projects and passed an ordinance regarding unmarked police vehicles.

• Approved 2023-2025 Police Contract (5-0)
• Approved $50,248.86 for Christmas in Cle Elum 2023 Downtown Association (4-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 5 & Final for Cle Elum Park & Ride (4-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 4 Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 C (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1659 regarding unmarked police vehicles (4-0)
• Referred Public Works Director job description back to Employee Relations Committee for changes (4-0)
• Tabled ordinance regarding councilmember duties until a citizen committee is created
• Tabled resolution regarding comp time for revision

City Council

The City Council will review various business items including a public hearing for the Renfro Right of Way Vacation. The agenda also contains progress estimates for the Cle Elum Park & Ride and Downtown Revitalization projects.

• Public Hearing: Renfro Right of Way Vacation
• Progress Estimate No. 5: Cle Elum Park & Ride ($21,497.20)
• Progress Estimate No. 4: Downtown Revitalization Phase 3C ($66,789.52)
• Ordinance No. 1658: Councilmember Wages
• Ordinance No. 1657: Utility Clerk/Events Secretary Job Description/Salary

The City Council approved the 2023-2025 Police Contract and awarded $50,248.86 to the Downtown Association for Christmas in Cle Elum. The council also approved payments for the Park & Ride and Downtown Revitalization projects and passed an ordinance regarding police vehicles.

• Approved 2023-2025 Police Contract (5-0)
• Approved $50,248.86 for Christmas in Cle Elum 2023 Downtown Association (4-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 5 & Final for Cle Elum Park & Ride (4-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 4 Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 C (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1659 regarding police vehicles (4-0)
• Referred Public Works Director job description back to Employee Relations Committee for revisions (4-0)
• Tabled ordinance regarding councilmember duties until a citizen committee is created
• Tabled resolution regarding comp time for revision

City Council

The City Council will conduct a final reading for the UKC Fiber Franchise Agreement and review an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Police Union Contract and progress on the Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 1652 UKC Fiber Franchise Agreement
• $21,460.39 progress estimate for Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing
• Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $696,373.98
• Ordinance No. 1654 Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion of Police Union Contract

The City Council approved a fiber franchise agreement and an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The council also authorized a commitment of 30% of Lodging Tax Revenue to a new recreation center starting in 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 1652 URC Fiber Franchise Agreement (7-0)
• Approved City Safety Plan as submitted (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1654 updating the Comprehensive Plan (6-1)
• Approved Mayor to sign letter of support for Cle Elum Ridge Large Landscape Project grant (7-0)
• Approved committing 30% of Lodging Tax Revenue to new Recreation Center starting 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Gary Berndt as 2023 Pangrazi Memorial Award recipient (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan and various ordinances. The agenda includes water main improvements and progress estimates for downtown revitalization.

• Approve Accounts Payable Vouchers dated September 11, 2023 ($640,246.24)
• Approve Payroll Vouchers dated September 5, 2023 ($264,367.42)
• Ordinance 1653: Critical Areas Ordinance & Best Available Science
• Ordinance 1651: Vacating ROW Stubbs
• Ordinance 1652: UKC Fiber Franchise Agreement First Reading

The City Council awarded a water main improvement contract to Ascent Foundations and More and approved a $359,781.60 progress estimate for the Downtown Revitalization Phase 3C project. Council also approved a new procurement policy and a critical areas ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 1653 Critical Areas and Best Available Science (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 setting Renfro ROW Public Hearing for Oct 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1651 Vacating ROW Stubbs (5-0)
• Awarded Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements to Ascent Foundations and More (5-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 3 for First Street Downtown Revitalization Phase 3C for $359,781.60 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-022 Procurement Policy (5-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan letter of Mutual Partnership (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review progress on the Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 C project. The agenda also includes a recommendation of award for the Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing and an amendment for water main improvements at Second Street & Rosetti Way.

• Progress Estimate #2 for Ascent Foundations & More Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 C
• HLA Task Order No. 2022-01 Amendment #1 for Second Street & Rosetti Way Water Main Improvements
• Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing Recommendation of Award to Ascent Foundations - HLA
• August 25, 2023 Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $131,455.14

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a water main crossing award and engineering services for water main improvements. The council also approved accounts payable vouchers and a progress estimate for downtown revitalization.

• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers of $131,455.14 (5-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate #2 for Ascent Foundations & More Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 C (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign HLA Task Order 2022-01 Amendment No. 1 for Second Street & Rosetti Way Water Main Improvements (5-0)
• Awarded Crystal Creek Water Main Crossing contract to Ascent Foundations & More (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss an interlocal agreement for First Street improvements Phase 3. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the Stubbs Right of Way Vacate. Members will also review accounts payable and payroll vouchers.

• Interlocal Agreement for First Street Improvements Phase 3
• Public Hearing for Stubbs Right of Way Vacate
• $744,314.60 in Accounts Payable Vouchers
• $279,435.25 in Payroll Vouchers
• City Heights Release & Settlement Agreement

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Kittitas County for First Street Improvements Phase 3 and a $17,500 lodging tax application for the Chamber of Commerce. The council also approved a right-of-way vacation for the Stubbs property and signed an Overdose Awareness Day proclamation.

• Approved consent agenda including $744,314.60 in accounts payable and $279,435.25 in payroll (7-0)
• Approved Right of Way Vacation for Stubbs property (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Overdose Awareness Day proclamation (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Kittitas County for First Street Improvements Phase 3 (7-0)
• Approved Kittitas County Chamber 2023 Lodging Tax Application for $17,500 (7-0)
• Amended agenda to add City Heights Release & Settlement Agreement (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed ordinances regarding water connection charges and municipal code amendments for assault, battery, and drug possession. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater outfalls and property dedication for public open space.

• Ordinance 1650 regarding water connection charges
• Ordinances 1648 and 1649 regarding assault, battery, and drug possession
• Resolution 2023-014 for property dedication in Cle Elum Pines West Subdivision
• Task Order #2023-05 for Second Street & Rossetti Way water main improvements
• Progress estimates for Park & Ride and First Street Downtown Revitalization

The Council selected Option B for the Hanson Ponds wastewater outfall to mitigate flood risk. They approved an increase in water connection fees effective January 1, 2024, and designated the Northern Kittitas County Tribune as the official city paper.

• Approved Resolution 2023-014 to accept dedication of property for public open space (5-0)
• Selected Option B for Wastewater Outfall of Hanson Ponds (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1650 to increase water connection fees effective Jan 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Rate Study Task Order #4 Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances 1648 & 1649 regarding city prosecutor verbiage (5-0)
• Approved Northern Kittitas County Tribune as the official city newspaper (5-0)
• Approved amendment to employee handbook for CDL physical coverage (3-2)
• Approved Park & Ride Progress Estimate #4 (3-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan regarding wildfire protection. The agenda also includes appointments for Public Works and Planning Directors and professional service agreements. Additionally, a noise variance request for the Cle Elum Round Up is scheduled for review.

• Ordinance 1646: Amending the Comprehensive Plan for wildfire protection
• Ordinance 1647: Appointment of Public Works and Planning Directors
• Professional Services Agreement for 47 Degrees North Project
• Noise variance request for Cle Elum Round Up (July 28-29, 2023)
• Public appearance regarding Wastewater Outfall Hanson Ponds

The City Council approved an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan for wildfire protection and passed a resolution adopting a new operating policies manual. Council also approved the appointment of the Public Works and Planning Directors and signed professional service agreements with Perteet for the 47 Degrees North and City Heights projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable and payroll vouchers (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-106 adopting Council & commissions Operating Policies & Procedures Manual (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1646 amending Comprehensive Plan for wildfire protection (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1645 Inland Franchise Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1647 appointing Public Works Director and Planning Director (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-019 setting public hearing for Stubbs ROW Vacation for Aug 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Perteet for 47 Degrees North project (6-1)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Perteet for City Heights planner (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Members will also discuss amending the Comprehensive Plan for wildfire protection and review resolutions for disposing of city inventory.

• Public hearing for the 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Ordinance 1646 regarding wildfire protection in the Comprehensive Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 1645 for an Inland Franchise Agreement
• Resolutions to dispose of Public Works equipment and City Hall inventory
• May 2023 Police Department statistics report

The City Council approved the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program with one priority amendment. The council also approved the disposal of surplus inventory from Public Works and City Hall. A wildfire protection ordinance and a franchise agreement were introduced for first readings.

• Adopted 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program as amended (5-0)
• Approved moving project #11 to #7 in the transportation plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-017 to dispose of surplus Public Works equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-018 to dispose of surplus City Hall inventory (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 06/12/2023 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Tabled 2023-016 Resolution regarding Council Operating Policies and Procedures
• Held first reading of Ordinance 1646 regarding wildfire protection policies (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 1645 Inland Franchise Agreement