Cle Elum public meetings in 2024

General Government

This meeting of the Cle Elum General Government Committee was cancelled. No business was conducted. The next scheduled committee meeting is January 22, 2025.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted and no decisions made at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the filing of a Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition and the employment of Stoel Rives LLP as bankruptcy counsel. The meeting also includes a review of nearly $1 million in payables and several inter-agency agreements.

• Resolution 2024-032: Approving the filing of a Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Petition
• Payables totaling $964,920.99
• Employment of Stoel Rives LLP as Bankruptcy Counsel and Stretto Services Agreement
• Stormwater Plan Task Order No. 2023-05 Amendment No. 1 - Dean Smith HLA
• Letter of Agreement between the City of Cle Elum and Teamsters Local 760

Public Safety & Health

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda originally included a proposed municipal code amendment related to addressing for fire and police, as well as approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken
• Unfinished business: Municipal Code amendment for addressing (fire/police) — not discussed
• New business: Approval of November 19, 2024, meeting minutes — not approved

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission

The December 17, 2024, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The agenda includes only procedural items such as adopting minutes and developing the next meeting's agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• Adoption of minutes
• Planning Update
• Next Meeting Agenda Development
• Commissioner Comments and Discussion

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will approve payroll vouchers and meeting minutes, and discuss a water intake compressor and Stafford Avenue corridor improvements. The Council will also consider a drone program grant and budget amendments.

• Approve Payroll Vouchers Dated December 6, 2024, $295,509.83
• Approve Payables Dated December 10, 2024, $232,727.10
• Water Intake Compressor - William LaRue Veolia
• Stafford Ave Corridor Improvements Supplement Agreement No. 1
• Kittitas County Law & Justice Grant #25-03 Established Drone Program $6,500.00

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss updates to the event application regarding verbiage and noise ordinance. They will vote on approving meeting minutes from November 12 and November 26, 2024. A lodging tax application from the Northern Kittitas County Historical Society for the Night of The Museum Lecture Series is on the agenda for consideration.

• Update event application with revised verbiage and noise ordinance language
• Approve November 12, 2024, Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting minutes
• Approve November 26, 2024, Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting minutes
• Consider lodging tax application from Northern Kittitas County Historical Society for Night of The Museum Lecture Series

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council holds a special meeting to consider one item of new business: confirming Matthew Bailey as the new Public Works Director. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss pending or likely litigation with legal counsel. Public comment is limited to five minutes.

• Confirmation of Matthew Bailey as Public Works Director
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review draft construction standards and discuss school sewer billing. The body will also consider minutes from a previous meeting and approve leak adjustment requests.

• Review 2024 Draft Construction and Design Standards Update
• Approve November 7, 2024, Committee Minutes
• Discuss School Sewer Billing
• Review Sewer Excess Discussion
• Approve Leak Adjustment Requests

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will discuss two new business items: item 17.24 proposes changes to the purpose statement, design objectives, and parking requirements for the Old Town Commercial zone; item 17.90 proposes text amendments for sidewalk sales and service of food and beverage, including year‑round use and provisions for mobile vendors. The meeting also includes a planning update from the chair, a climate task force update, a sub‑committee update on the Table of Permitted Uses, and staff announcements.

• Item 17.24 – Old Town Commercial: proposed changes to purpose statement and design objectives
• Item 17.24 – Old Town Commercial: proposed changes to parking requirements for residential uses
• Item 17.90 – Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage: proposed text amendments for year‑round usage
• Item 17.90 – Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage: additional provisions for mobile vendors
• Table of Permitted Uses – update from Sub‑Committee

General

The December 2, 2024, meeting of the Coal Mines Trail Commission has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

General Government

The General Government Committee will continue unfinished business by reviewing the Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 on Revenue & Finance and considering the Senior Center contract. In new business, the committee will adopt the minutes from the October 23, 2024 meeting and discuss updates to Municipal Code Titles 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) and 6 (Animals). The committee will also consider a proposed job description for a Planning Technician.

• Review of Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 – Revenue & Finance (unfinished business)
• Review of Senior Center contract (unfinished business)
• Adoption of October 23, 2024 General Government meeting minutes (new business)
• Updates to Municipal Code Titles 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) and 6 (Animals) (new business)
• Review of Planning Technician job description (new business)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss and consider two applications from the Christmas In Cle Elum Downtown Association: an event application and a lodging tax application for the 2024 holiday event.

• Christmas In Cle Elum Downtown Association - 2024 Event Application
• Christmas in Cle Elum Downtown Association 2024 Lodging Tax Application

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 final budget (Ordinance 1689). Other business includes a waste management agreement, a development agreement transfer, Stafford Avenue project amendments and contract award, and a Kittitas County inmate housing agreement.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025 final budget (Ordinance 1689)
• Stafford Avenue CDBG amendment request and recommendation of award to Excavation West, Inc.
• Letter agreement to transfer development agreement from Sun 47 North LLC to Blue Fern Development 1, LLC
• 2025 Waste Management Agreement consideration
• Kittitas County inmate housing agreement

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet on November 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to address unfinished business on municipal code addressing fire and police matters, and to consider approval of the committee’s minutes from October 15, 2024. Additional items include the standard call to order, pledge of allegiance, and an open period for other committee comments.

• Unfinished Business: Municipal Code – Addressing (fire/police)
• New Business: Approve Public Safety & Health Committee minutes dated October 15, 2024
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (procedural)

Historic Preservation

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes from October 15, 2024, and hear a presentation from Michelle Thompson, CLG Coordinator and Main Street Design Specialist at the Department of Archeology & Historic Preservation. The meeting also includes citizen comments and commissioner discussions.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Presentation by Michelle Thompson on historic preservation resources
• Citizen comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider text amendments regarding sidewalk sales and the service of food and beverages. The body will also receive updates on the Climate Task Force and the Table of Permitted Uses.

• Proposed text amendments to 17.90 regarding Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage
• Discussion on adding mobile vendors, planters, and snow removal to sidewalk rules
• Discussion on expanding outdoor use to year-round
• Climate Task Force update
• Cle Elum Downtown Association Strategic Plan - 2023 presentation

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will approve the minutes from its October 14 meeting and discuss updates to the event application form, including noise‑ordinance language. It will review and decide on four lodging‑tax event applications: the Jingle Bell Dash, the Downtown Association holiday lighting, the UKC Mountain Madness AAU basketball tournament, and related application procedures. The meeting also includes a discussion on what triggers an event application to be filed.

• Update Event Application – verbiage, noise ordinance, etc.
• Approve October 14, 2024 Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting minutes
• 2024 Jingle Bell Dash Event Application
• Downtown Association 2024 Holiday Lighting Lodging Tax Application
• UKC Mountain Madness AAU Basketball Tournament 2024 Lodging Tax Application

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 preliminary budget and a proposed 3% water rate increase for 2025. The body will also consider several contracts, interlocal agreements, and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Public hearing for Resolution 2024-028: 3% water rate increase for 2025
• Public hearing for the 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Second Street Pathway Safety Stabilization Progress Estimate No. 1: $172,118.68
• Approval of payables ($1,017,362.87) and payroll vouchers ($282,032.13)
• Resolution 2024-030 regarding surplus Public Works Sterling Vac Truck and 1999 Ford Explorer

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss several unfinished business items, including the Veolia contract presented by regional vice president Melissa Sandvold and the Waste Management contract. The committee will also receive updates on cemetery clean‑up and snow removal. New business includes approving the October 3, 2024 committee minutes, a draft construction and design standards update, and discussions on Flag Pole Park and a Greenway kiosk at Wye Park.

• Veolia Contract – presentation by Regional Vice President Melissa Sandvold
• Waste Management Contract – review and discussion
• Cemetery Clean Up – discussion item
• Flag Pole Park – update presented by Gary Berndt
• Greenway Kiosk Update (Wye Park) – discussion by Nicky Pasi

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget as unfinished business. The council will also enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. Approval of prior meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget review
• Executive session for potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(i))
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed text amendments to section 17.90 regarding sidewalk sales and the service of food and beverage. The body will also receive updates on the Climate Task Force and the Table of Permitted Use.

• Proposed text amendments to 17.90 regarding Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage
• Discussion on adding Mobile Vendor, Planters, and Snow Removal to sidewalk rules
• Discussion on expanding outdoor use to year-round
• Presentation on the Cle Elum Downtown Association Strategic Plan 2023
• Climate Task Force update

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will review meeting minutes, discuss erosion control and signage, and consider permitting for groups using the trail. The body will also approve invoices totaling $595.00.

• Review and adopt September 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Continue discussion on erosion control from Alliance Road
• Continue discussion on signage at trail heads
• Discuss permitting for groups renting the trail
• Approve Brown & Jackson invoices totaling $595.00

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the acceptance of utility infrastructure. The focus is on water, sewer, and stormwater systems for specific lots within the City Heights Phase 1 development.

• Resolution 2024-023: Accepting water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for City Heights Phase 1 - Lots 1-12
• Resolution 2024-029: Accepting water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for City Heights Phase 1 - Lots 13-26

General Government

The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Cle Elum Municipal Code. The committee will review sections regarding revenue, finance, business licenses, taxes, regulations, and animals. A contract for the Senior Center is also on the agenda for unfinished business.

• CEMC Title 3 Revenue & Finance review
• Senior Center Contract
• CEMC Title 5 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
• CEMC Title 6 Animals
• September 25, 2024, meeting minutes

General

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2025 Preliminary Budget. The body will also consider approving the meeting minutes from October 14, 2024.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including a 2025 property tax levy and a budget amendment. They will also review changes to garbage rates, police vehicle surplus, criminal code updates, and city employee salaries. A downtown revitalization construction estimate of $522,969.19 will be presented.

• Ordinance 1681 – 2025 Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance 1684 – 2024 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 1685 – Amending the 2025 Garbage Rates
• Resolution 2024-027 – Surplus Police Vehicles
• Approve Payables dated October 22, 2024 – $996,790.76

Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the acceptance of infrastructure within City Heights. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Discussion regarding acceptance of infrastructure within City Heights
• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(i) regarding potential litigation

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will discuss unfinished business regarding municipal codes for criminal and addressing issues. The meeting agenda includes approving the September 17, 2024, committee minutes.

• Review Municipal Codes - Criminal
• Review Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)
• Approve September 17, 2024, Public Safety & Health Committee Minutes

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to adopt minutes from previous meetings and discuss new business, including orientation materials and potential bylaw changes. The meeting will be held at 119 W First Street in Cle Elum.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Commission orientation
• Review of Commission bylaws

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a quarterly review of the Planning Matrix. The body will also discuss 17.24 Design Standards and receive updates from the Climate Task Force.

• Quarterly review of the Planning Matrix Update
• Discussion of 17.24 Design Standards
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the event application. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.

• Update to event application regarding bathroom verbiage and noise ordinance
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the budget position for the third quarter of 2024. The body will also review the preliminary budget for 2025.

• 2024 3rd Quarter Budget Position
• 2025 Preliminary Budget

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will vote on the consent agenda, including approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes, payables totaling $521,275.40, and payroll vouchers of $279,646.94. Staff reports from the City Administrator, Planning, Public Works, Police, Fire and Veolia will be presented. New business includes a Department of Ecology agreement/amendment for the WQC-2022-CoCle-0012 stormwater grant/loan with a 50% forgivable principal. The council will also hear a public appearance by Kaleidoscope Community Services.

• Approve City Council meeting minutes dated September 24, 2024
• Approve payables dated October 8, 2024 totaling $521,275.40
• Approve payroll vouchers dated October 4, 2024 totaling $279,646.94
• Department of Ecology Agreement/Amendment for WQC-2022-CoCle-0012 Stormwater Grant/Loan 50% Forgivable Principal – Dean Smith HLA
• Public appearance by Kaleidoscope Community Services – Stephanie Haag

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission is meeting to discuss trail usage permits and erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum. The commission will also review signage at trail heads and approve portable toilet rental payments.

• Discussion on erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion on permitting for groups renting the trail for activities
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #109164 for $150.00
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #190229 for $115.00
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #190230 for $110.00

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business items, including a cemetery clean‑up, the Veolia contract, and the Waste Management contract. New business items include a proposal to apply salt on city sidewalks, a request for a leak adjustment, and consideration of a Department of Ecology storm‑water grant or loan.

• Cemetery Clean Up – discussion
• Veolia Contract
• Waste Management Contract
• Salt on City Sidewalks
• Department of Ecology Stormwater Grant/Loan

General Government

The General Government Committee will review the Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 regarding revenue and finance, and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also consider a contract addendum for the Senior Center.

• Review Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 Revenue & Finance
• Approve August 28, 2024, General Government Committee Meeting Minutes
• Consider Senior Center Contract Addendum

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will consider unfinished business items related to municipal codes, including criminal provisions, fire and police address codes, a flock camera policy, and a camping ordinance. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Municipal Codes – Criminal
• Review Municipal Code – Addressing (fire/police)
• Discuss Flock Camera Policy
• Discuss Camping Ordinance
• Approve August 20, 2024 Committee Meeting Minutes

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business items including a cemetery clean‑up and downtown parking. It will approve the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. The committee will review the Veolia contract and the Waste Management contract. It will also consider a Right of Way Use Permit for Colleda Monick HLA.

• Veolia contract
• Waste Management contract
• Right of Way Use Permit – Colleda Monick HLA
• Cemetery Clean Up – discussion
• Downtown Parking – discussion

City Council

The council will open with a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. An executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) will be held to discuss litigation matters with legal counsel. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Executive session to discuss agency litigation per RCW 42.30.110(i)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed ordinances regarding noise and municipal code updates. The body will also consider funding requests and approve city payables and payroll.

• Payables dated September 10, 2024: $832,871.89
• Payroll Vouchers dated September 5, 2024: $317,204.59
• Ordinance 1677: Repealing and replacing CEMC Sections 13.08.370 and 13.10.050
• Ordinance 1680: Amending CEMC 8.05.050 related to noise
• HopeSource 2025-2027 funding request

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will review the final version of RM 17.20 Multi-Family Residential for commission consideration. The meeting also includes a walking field trip for the 17.24 Old Town Commercial project and a Climate Advisory Committee report. Minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting will be adopted, and public comment is limited to five minutes.

• Final Version 17.20 RM Multi-Family Residential – commission consideration
• 17.24 Old Town Commercial – walking field trip
• Climate Advisory Committee report (Commissioner Cornelious)
• Adoption of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment – limited to 5 minutes

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss the municipal code review and consider exceptions and waivers under CEMC 8.05.050 related to noise. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 special meeting of the General Government Committee. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at 119 W First Street, Cle Elum.

• Municipal Code Review – discussion
• CEMC 8.05.050 noise exceptions and waivers – discussion
• Approve July 17, 2024 Special Meeting General Government Committee minutes

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including payables of $1,272,482.82 and minutes from the Hanson Ponds Study Session. Council members will also discuss three ordinances that repeal and replace sections of the municipal code, and a proposal for a railroad feasibility study. Public comments and staff reports will precede the votes.

• Approve Payables totaling $1,272,482.82
• Approve Hanson Ponds Study Session minutes dated August 12, 2024
• Ordinance 1677 – repeal and replace specific municipal code sections
• Ordinance 1678 – repeal Chapter 17.80 on conditional use permits
• Railroad Feasibility Study proposal

City Council

The City Council will consider approving over $600,000 in payables and payroll vouchers. The body will also discuss downtown revitalization projects, water main improvements, and a resolution for zero roadway fatalities.

• Payables of $279,435.25 and Payroll Vouchers of $320,505.79
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization progress estimate of $361,660.73
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements final estimate of $36,580.51
• Second Street Pathway progress estimate of $34,065.10
• Ordinance 1676 Sign Code (Flag Pole Park) and Ordinance 1675 Clifton ROW Vacate

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum and signage at trail heads. The body will also review fiscal matters related to portable toilet rentals.

• Discussion of erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion of signage at each trail head
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental & Delivery Fee Invoice #187354 for $150.00
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental & Delivery Fee Invoice #187355 for $145.00

General

The committee will discuss the Water Reserve Rate with Ben Annen HLA and hold a discussion regarding downtown parking. Members will also review the June 6, 2024, meeting minutes for approval.

• Water Reserve Rate discussion
• Downtown Parking discussion
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a development code clean-up ordinance and a collective bargaining agreement for city employees. The meeting also includes a discussion on the First Street Improvements Phase 3 downtown revitalization project.

• Ordinance 1673 Development Code Clean-Up
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization progress estimate of $163,037.42
• Disposal of a 2007 Ford Expedition police vehicle via Resolution 2024-016
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Works, Library & City Hall employees through 2026
• Approval of $817,181.93 in payables and $267,450.16 in payroll

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review multiple event applications for the year 2024. The committee is also discussing potential additional staff time required for events.

• Mouse About Foundation 2024 Event Application
• UKC Jam Soccer Jamboree - 2024 Event Application
• Cle Elum Roundup 2024 Event Application
• Cle Elum Car Show - 2024 Event Application
• Discussion on potential additional staff time for events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, has been canceled. No other business or agenda items are listed for this date.

General

The Commission will discuss the 2025 budget and continue discussions regarding signage at trail heads and erosion control from Alliance Road to Cle Elum. The Heritage Club will also present progress on an interpretive sign project.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget
• Erosion control discussion: Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Signage at each trail head discussion
• Heritage Club interpretive sign project progress report
• Approval of Brown & Jackson portable toilet rental invoices totaling $210.00

General Government

The committee will discuss the Cle Elum Municipal Code Review and consider a Senior Center Contract Addendum. Members will also review the minutes from the May 29, 2024, meeting.

• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review discussion
• Senior Center Contract Addendum

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address unfinished business. The primary discussion item involves commercial sewer rates.

• Commercial Sewer Rate Discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider a six-year transportation improvement program and several municipal code amendments regarding sign and zoning regulations. The agenda also includes a pay request for the First Street Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3.

• Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2025-2030
• Proposed non-project text amendments to Cle Elum Municipal Code chapters 15.20, 17.16, and 17.32
• Ordinance 1672 regarding zoning ordinance updates
• First Street Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3 pay request of $540,583.89 to Active Construction Inc.
• Approval of payables totaling $626,267.79

Public Safety & Health

The committee will review unfinished business regarding criminal municipal codes and discuss new business related to fire and police addressing in the municipal code. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from May 21, 2024.

• Review of Criminal Municipal Codes
• Discussion of Municipal Code regarding fire/police addressing
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review updates regarding the Old Town Commercial Zoning District and the RM Multiple Family Residential District. The meeting also includes planning updates from the Chair and staff announcements.

• Old Town Commercial Zoning District discussion
• RM Multiple Family Residential District discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Second Street Pathway Project and commercial sewer rates. The agenda includes a request for payment regarding water main improvements at Second Street and Rossetti Way, as well as an ordinance to vacate a right-of-way.

• Second Street Pathway Project discussion
• Payables totaling $326,508.60
• Payroll vouchers totaling $303,672.02
• Ordinance 1671 Johansen ROW Vacate
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements payment request of $196,684.05

Lodging Tax & Event

The committee will discuss potential additional staff time required for events and review the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes several lodging tax applications for upcoming community events.

• Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee discussion
• Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce July 4th 2024 lodging tax application
• Cle Elum Downtown Assoc. Pioneer Days 2024 lodging tax application
• Eide Homes Pioneer Days Beer Garden 2024 event application
• Summer Reading at the Carpenter Memorial Library programs

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss a sewer rate recap with HLA Ben Annen. The committee also intends to approve previous meeting minutes and reschedule the July 4 meeting.

• Sewer Rate Recap discussion with HLA Ben Annen
• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Proposal to reschedule July 4, 2024, meeting to July 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The council will meet with legal counsel to discuss litigation involving the agency.

• Executive Session regarding potential or current litigation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding non-project text amendments to the city's sign code and residential and commercial zoning districts. The meeting also includes updates from the Commission Chair and City Planning staff.

• Public hearing for CEMC 15.20-Sign Code amendments
• Public hearing for CEMC 17.16-R-Residential Zoning District amendments
• Public hearing for CEMC 17.32-CG General Commercial Zoning District amendments
• Public hearing for new section 17.70-Zero Lot Line and Common Wall Developments

General

The Commission will continue discussions regarding erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum and trail head signage. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and approval of a portable toilet rental invoice.

• Discussion: Erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion: Signage at each trail head
• Approval: Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #186964 for $105.00

General Government

The General Government Committee will address unfinished business regarding Senior Center Funding. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a review of the Cle Elum Municipal Code.

• Senior Center Funding discussion
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review discussion
• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including water main improvements and the Second Street Pathway. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a right-of-way vacation and a lodging tax application for a skatepark project.

• Payables totaling $871,173.26
• Johansen ROW Vacation public hearing
• Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County Foundation Skatepark Project Phase 2 - 2024 Lodging Tax Application
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements Change Order No. 3
• Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 Pay Request No. 2

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will address unfinished business regarding Municipal Codes Criminal. The committee will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 26, 2024.

• Discussion of Municipal Codes Criminal
• Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. No other business is listed for this specific date.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss several infrastructure items, including water main improvements and pathway construction services. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation and discussions on senior center funding.

• Public hearing for Clifton Right of Way Vacation
• Adoption of the 2021 Building Code via Ordinance 1670
• Progress estimate for Second Street & Rossetti Way water main improvements
• Approval of $918,967.53 in accounts payable vouchers
• Resolution 2024-013 regarding public works surplus equipment

Lodging Tax & Event

The committee will review several event applications and lodging tax requests. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee.

• Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee discussion
• Parish Picnic 2024 event application
• Henry Newberry Reunion 2024 event application
• Outdoor Mass for Corpus Christi 2024 event application
• Upper Kittitas County Senior Center Dinner Theatre 2024 lodging tax application

Special Meeting

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a special meeting on May 9, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. No other public action items are listed for this meeting.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation

Planning Commission

The commission will review the Climate Policy Advisory Team and the Planning Matrix. Future agenda items include public hearings for amendments to the Sign Code, Residential District, and General Commercial District.

• Climate Policy Advisory Team discussion
• Planning Matrix Review
• Proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapter 15.20 - Sign Code
• Proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapter 17.16 - R-Residential District
• Proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapter 17.32 - CG General Commercial District

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review a sewer rate study recap and construction standard updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the updated Airport Layout Plan, lease rates, and the adoption of the 2021 Building Code.

• Sewer Rate Study Recap
• Update to Cle Elum Construction Standards
• Updated Airport Layout Plan and lease rates
• Adoption of the 2021 Building Code
• Changes to CEMC 15.04.030

General Government

The committee will address unfinished business regarding Senior Center Funding and the City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy. New business includes a discussion on the Cle Elum Municipal Code Review.

• Senior Center Funding
• City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review

General

The committee will address unfinished business regarding Senior Center Funding and the City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy. Members will also discuss a review of the Cle Elum Municipal Code.

• Senior Center Funding
• City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review financial data. The agenda focuses on the presentation of 1st Quarter 2024 Budget Reports by Finance Director Robin Newcomb.

• 1st Quarter 2024 Budget Reports

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure items including a water main improvement and downtown revitalization progress. The agenda also includes a grant application for the Cle Elum Skate Park and an amendment for a sewer rate study.

• Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County Grant Application for Cle Elum Skate Park
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement change order
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization progress estimate
• HLA Task Order No. 2021-04 Amendment No. 2 Sewer Rate Study
• Accounts Payable totaling $1,026,455.91

Public Safety & Health

The agenda contains only procedural headings including Call to Order, Unfinished Business, and New Business. No specific topics or projects are detailed in the provided document.

Planning Commission

The commission will introduce new commissioner Jonathan Cornelius and review minutes from the April 2 meeting. The agenda includes follow-up discussions regarding residential home occupation definitions and general commercial code sections. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Jonathan Cornelius
• Follow-up on Residential, Home Occupation Table of Permitted Uses (17.16)
• Follow-up on General Commercial code (17.32)
• Adoption of April 2, 2024, meeting minutes

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will address unfinished business regarding the UKC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The committee will also review an application for the UKC'S Annual Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo 2024.

• UKC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• UKC'S Annual Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo 2024 Event Application

Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to conduct an executive session regarding potential litigation and a closed session regarding collective bargaining. The agenda consists of these procedural sessions followed by adjournment.

• Executive Session to discuss litigation with legal counsel
• Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining

General Government

This special meeting of the General Government Committee includes a call to order and roll call. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive session to discuss potential or ongoing litigation

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure progress for Second Street and Rossetti Way water main improvements. The meeting also includes reviews of the city's procurement policy and downtown revitalization change orders. Staff will also present the first quarter 2024 budget reports.

• $274,118.18 progress estimate for Second Street & Rossetti Way water main improvements
• Change Order No. 1 for First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization
• Resolution 2024-011 regarding a CAT 950 wheel loader lease
• Ordinance 1669 regarding a new purchase policy
• Approval of $368,421.27 in accounts payables

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review multiple event applications for 2024. The committee is also scheduled to discuss trailer rental applications and special event/parade permit fees.

• 3 on 3 UKC Basketball Tournament 2024 Event Application
• Elliott Wedding Reception 2024 Event Application
• Downtown Clean-Up 2024 Event Application
• Boo-Elum 2024 Event Application
• Pioneer Day - Dock Diving Dogs 2024 Event Application

General

The committee will review unfinished business regarding Harper Leak Forgiveness and a sewer rate study recap. New business includes an update on Cle Elum construction standards.

• Harper Leak Forgiveness discussion
• Sewer Rate Study recap by Ben Annen HLA
• Update on Cle Elum Construction Standards

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will review proposed changes to section 17.32 regarding General Commercial use. The commission will also follow up on residential code section 17.16. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of proposed changes to section 17.32 - General Commercial
• Follow up on section 17.16 - Residential
• Adoption of March 19, 2024 minutes

General Government

The General Government Committee will hold a discussion regarding Senior Center funding. The meeting also includes reviews of the city's personnel, procurement, and purchasing policies.

• Senior Center Funding discussion
• Review of Ordinance 1604 Purchasing
• Review of City Personnel Policy
• Review of Procurement Policy
• Rental Property Review

General

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet on March 26, 2024. The agenda includes electing a new committee chairperson and reviewing a police rental contract. Members will also discuss a Fire Department Association license agreement and municipal criminal codes.

• Election of Public Safety & Health Committee Chair Person
• Police Rental Contract
• License Agreement Fire Department Association
• Municipal Codes - Criminal

Special Meeting

This special study session meeting focuses on a recap of the Sewer Rate Study. The council will also discuss subsequent steps regarding the study.

• Sewer Rate Study Recap & Next Steps

City Council

The City Council will review proposed changes to water regulations and several right-of-way vacations. The agenda also includes reviewing a data sharing agreement with the Washington State Auditor and approving accounts payable totaling $762,410.88.

• Ordinance 1668: Proposed code amendments to water regulations for fill stations
• Acceptance of Progress Estimate No. 6 for Ascent Foundations & More project
• Resolutions for right-of-way vacations (2024-007 and 2024-008)
• Approval of $762,410.88 in accounts payable
• Resolution to surplus a 2009 Ford E450 Aid Car

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed changes to Section 17.16 regarding residential regulations. The meeting also includes follow-up discussions on downtown commercial and non-conforming sign codes.

• Review Proposed Changes to Section 17.16 - Residential
• Follow Up: Sign Code Section 15.20.155(A) Downtown Commercial "Historic & Pedestrian Character"
• Follow Up: Sign Code Section 15.20.175 Non-Conforming Signs

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Stafford Avenue improvements. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding potential litigation or enforcement actions.

• Discussion of Stafford Avenue Improvements

Special Meeting

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss improvements for Stafford Avenue. The agenda also includes public comment and the call to order.

• Stafford Avenue Improvements discussion

City Council

This special meeting of the Cle Elum City Council is limited to an executive session. The council will discuss litigation with legal counsel. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding litigation

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution supporting the KITTCOM Emergency Communications Systems & Facilities Sales and Use Tax. The agenda also includes updates on water main improvements, street vacation ordinances, and various committee reports.

• Resolution 2024-005 regarding KITTCOM Emergency Communications Systems & Facilities Sales and Use Tax
• Accounts Payable totaling $624,995.81
• February 2024 Payroll totaling $273,505.68
• Ordinance 1666 ROW Vacation Grant Street Alley
• Progress Estimate No. 5 for Ascent Foundation & More Second Street Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review a special use permit for Skydive Chelan. The committee will also consider event applications for Independence Day, 3 on 3 Basketball, and National Night Out.

• Special Use Permit - Skydive Chelan
• 2024 Independence Day Event Application
• 3 on 3 Basket Ball application
• National Night Out Event Application

General Government

The General Government Committee will meet to conduct new business. The agenda includes electing a chairperson for the committee and reviewing the job description for the Public Works Director.

• Election of Chairperson for the General Government Committee
• Review of Public Works Director job description

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review a sewer rate study update and discuss next steps. Members will also consider utility bill forgiveness for five residents and address concerns regarding a construction fill station. Additionally, the committee will evaluate replacing a tractor and purchasing an excavator for public works operations.

• Sewer rate study recap and next steps presented by HLA
• Utility leak forgiveness for residents Don Owens, Kayleen Gordon, Mary Lutz, Stanley Smith, and Steven Harper
• Discussion on construction fill station concerns
• Tractor replacement review by Public Works
• Excavator purchase proposal by Public Works

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed updates to the existing sign code, zero lot line, and Section 17.12. The meeting also includes the introduction of new Commissioner Marc Kirkpatrick. Future agenda items include reviewing changes to Section 17.16 and the table of permitted uses.

• Review of proposed changes to Sign Code and Zero Lot Line
• Review of proposed changes to Section 17.12
• Introduction of new Commissioner Marc Kirkpatrick
• Planning for future reviews of Section 17.16 and Table of Permitted Uses

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed executive session. The council will meet with legal counsel to discuss agency enforcement actions or potential litigation. No other public business is listed.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation or enforcement actions

City Council

The City Council will discuss various items including a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation and several resolutions. Discussion topics include funding for the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center and updates to city policies.

• Public Hearing: Vacate ROW Grant Street Alley - Colleda Monick HLA
• Accounts Payables dated February 27, 2024 in the amount of $461,507.97
• Resolution 2024-003 regarding disposal of inventory items for Public Works and City Hall
• Resolution 2024-004 regarding Employee Handbook travel policy updates
• Ordinance 1666 PSE Franchise Agreement

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting on February 15, 2024, consists of procedural items and a closed session. The council will meet privately to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). No other public business is listed on this agenda.

• Closed session regarding collective bargaining

City Council

The City Council will meet to elect a Mayor Pro Tem and review several business items. Discussion includes water main improvements, a PSE franchise agreement ordinance, and various financial approvals.

• Approval of Accounts Payables totaling $679,213.77
• Approval of January 2024 Payroll totaling $283,139.78
• Emergency Sewer Repair payable to Ascent Foundations for $22,945.48
• Progress Estimate No. 4 for Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement
• First reading of Ordinance 1666 regarding a PSE Franchise Agreement

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss waiving competitive bidding requirements for an emergency sewer line repair. The council will also review a final invoice from Ascent and hold a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

• Waiving competitive bidding for emergency sewer line repair
• Final invoice from Ascent
• Closed session regarding collective bargaining

City Council

The meeting includes routine procedural items and a scheduled closed session. During this session, the council will discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a).

• Closed session regarding collective bargaining

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution supporting the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District's Proposition No. 1. The meeting also includes discussions on various construction task orders, water main projects, and downtown revitalization.

• Resolution 2024-002: Support for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District Proposition No. 1
• Task Order No. 2024-02: Second Street Pathway Phase 1
• Change Order No. 1: Second Street and Rossetti Way Water Main Project
• WSDOT Construction Agreement: First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization
• Accounts Payables: $443,752.35 (Dec 31, 2023) and $405,687.11 (Jan 22, 2024)

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to three council members and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda includes reviewing progress estimates for First Street Downtown Revitalization and water main improvements. The council will also discuss prosecution services contracts and committee reorganization.

• Progress Estimate No. 8 & Final for First Street Downtown Revitalization Phase 3A & 3B
• WSDOT Project Review Reimbursable Agreement for SR 903 & Stafford Ave Roundabout
• Second Street and Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements progress estimate
• Professional Services Contract for Prosecution Services (January–December 2024)
• Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers dated December 26, 2023, totaling $1,548,953.94