Cle Elum public meetings in 2025

General Government

The December 24, 2025 General Government Committee meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next regular council meeting is set for February 13, 2026.

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will consider updates to municipal codes addressing fire and police responses, a chapter on the fire department, and Title 8 health and safety. They will also discuss e-bike regulations. New business is limited to approving November meeting minutes.

• Municipal code addressing for fire/police
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 — Fire Department
• Title 8 — Health & Safety code updates
• E-bike discussion
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

General

This meeting of the Cle Elum Civil Service Commission was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no discussions or decisions scheduled.

Historic Preservation

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will meet to adopt minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider a special valuation request for the Bull Durham Building and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Remax property.

• Adoption of November 18, 2025 minutes
• Special Valuation Request — Bull Durham Building
• Certificate of Appropriateness — Remax
• Year in Review and grant opportunities discussion
• Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting including adoption of prior minutes, a planning update, and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update and a Climate Element Survey. The meeting will also set the agenda for the next meeting, which will include a public hearing on text amendments.

• Adoption of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Planning update from staff
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of Climate Element Survey
• Development of next meeting agenda including public hearing for text amendments and year in review

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee is meeting to discuss updates to lodging tax and event applications. The committee will also review the 2025 budget position for the lodging tax.

• Update Lodging Tax Application
• Event Code
• Event Application — Redline Version
• Lodging Tax 2025 Budget Position
• November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee voted to recommend the revised Event Code to the city council for consideration, with the motion passing unanimously (3‑0). They also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting, also passing unanimously (3‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Recommend Event Code to council – motion carried 3 yes, 0 no
• Approve November 12, 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried 3 yes, 0 no

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will approve payroll vouchers totaling over $762,000 and several contracts, including a seal coat grant and agreements with the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Committee. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new council members and the discussion of a traffic mitigation agreement.

• Approval of Payroll Vouchers — $305,778.26
• Approval of Payables — $456,255.11
• 2026 Seal Coat Grant Agreement — Transportation Improvement Board
• Traffic Mitigation Agreement — Bullfrog Flats Amendment
• Ordinance 1718 — 2026 Salary Ordinance

The council approved the first amendment to the Traffic Mitigation Agreement and adopted the Axon live‑streaming agreement. It also approved several job descriptions, two ordinances, cancelled the Dec. 23 meeting, and authorized a memorandum to rename Rotary Flag Pole Park.

• Adopted first amendment to Traffic Mitigation Agreement (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Mayor's signing of Axon agreement (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Planning Director job description (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Assistant City Administrator job description (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Ordinance 1718 – 2026 Salary Ordinance (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Ordinance 1717 – Interest Income to General Fund (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved cancellation of Dec. 23, 2025 council meeting (7 yes, 0 no)
• Authorized mayor to prepare MOU and ordinance to rename Rotary Flag Pole Park (7 yes, 0 no)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review a draft storm water plan, discuss a flag pole park proposal, and review minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda also includes an update on UKC Baseball and an overview of the Cle Elum Youth Art Project.

• Review Draft Storm Water Plan
• Flag Pole Park Proposal discussion
• UKC Baseball Further Discussion
• Cle Elum Youth Art Project Overview
• Review November 5, 2025 Committee Minutes

The committee voted 3‑0 to recommend the city council adopt a stormwater fee of $10 per Equivalent Residential Unit with a 10% charge for undeveloped land, to be billed on utility statements for the first year and then on property taxes. It also agreed to recommend renaming Flag Pole Park to Rotary Flag Pole Park and expressed support for the Cle Elum Youth Art Project, forwarding both to the council. The meeting minutes from November 5, 2025 were approved by a 3‑0 vote.

• Recommend renaming Flag Pole Park to Rotary Flag Pole Park (no vote recorded)
• Recommend stormwater fee $10 per ERU with 10% undeveloped land charge, utility bill first year then property taxes (3‑0)
• Support Cle Elum Youth Art Project – recommendation to council (no vote recorded)
• Approve November 5, 2025 committee minutes (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed, decided, or proposed. The commission will reconvene at its next scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025.

The Cle Elum Planning Commission met on December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda included adoption of minutes, public hearing business, a planning update, new business, agenda development, and commissioner comments. The minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

General

This meeting of the Coal Mines Trail Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

The Coal Mines Trail Commission met on December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Cle Elum. The commission adopted its agenda, reviewed and adopted prior minutes, and completed standard items such as public comments and fiscal matters. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss new business including the 2026 Salary Ordinance, employment contracts for William LaRue and job descriptions, a lease renewal for Señor Bones, and several agreements. They will also continue unfinished business on the animal incident form, Title 6 animal code update, and mobile vendor fees.

• 2026 Salary Ordinance
• Señor Bones New 5-Year Lease
• Ordinance 2025-027 — Interest Income to General Fund
• Pitney Bowes Leasing Agreement Renewal
• Planning Director Job Description

The General Government Committee approved eight items, all passing unanimously (3‑0). Approvals included the minutes from October 22, 2025, the job descriptions for a Planning Director and an Assistant City Administrator, an employment contract for William LaRue, the 2026 Salary Ordinance, a five‑year lease for Sefior Bones, funding for the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center, and an ordinance directing interest income to the General Fund.

• Approved Oct 22, 2025 General Government Committee minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Planning Director job description, to be presented to council (3‑0)
• Approved Assistant City Administrator job description, recommended to council (3‑0)
• Approved William LaRue employment contract, recommended to council (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 Salary Ordinance, recommended to council (3‑0)
• Approved Sefior Bones 5‑year lease (rent $1,362.54 start, 5% annual increase), recommended to council (3‑0)
• Approved Upper Kittitas County Senior Center agreement for 2026, funding $12,000, recommended to council (3‑0)
• Approved interest income to General Fund ordinance, recommended to council (3‑0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will vote on the 2026 Final Budget and a budget amendment, as well as assume the Cle Elum Transportation Benefit District. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a moratorium regarding the sale and distribution of Kratom.

• 2026 Final Budget (Ordinance 1711)
• 2025 Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance 1715)
• Assume Cle Elum Transportation Benefit District (Ordinance 1716)
• Emergency Moratorium on Kratom sale and distribution
• Payables totaling $815,431.13

The council rejected the motion to authorize the mayor to draft an ordinance banning kratom (4 yes, 3 no). It approved the 2026 final budget, the 2025 budget amendment #3, and the assumption of the Cle Elum Transportation Benefit District (each 7‑0). The council also approved awards for the Alleyway sewer CIPP project to P&A Civil and the Montgomery Avenue water‑main replacement to Flo Line, and extended the expiration date for the Second Street Pathway project (each 7‑0). Finally, it approved the Upper Kittitas County Basketball Club Mountain Madness lodging‑tax application (7‑0).

• Kratom ban draft ordinance authorization denied (4‑3)
• Ordinance 1711 – 2026 Final Budget approved (7‑0)
• Ordinance 1715 – 2025 Budget Amendment #3 approved (7‑0)
• Ordinance 1716 – Transportation Benefit District Assumption approved (7‑0)
• Award Cle Elum Alleyway CIPP & Sewer Main Improvement to P&A Civil approved (7‑0)
• Award N. Montgomery Avenue Water Main Improvements to Flo Line approved (7‑0)
• Extension of expiration date for Second Street Pathway approved (7‑0)
• Upper Kittitas County Basketball Club Mountain Madness 2025 Lodging Tax Application approved (7‑0)

General

The Cle Elum Civil Service Commission holds a special meeting to approve November 5 meeting minutes and discuss certification of oral board scores and a lateral eligibility list in a closed executive session. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of Civil Service Commission meeting minutes from November 5, 2025
• Executive session under RCW 42.56.240(1)(a) & (1)(b) for certification of oral board scores
• Executive session for certification of lateral eligibility list

Public Safety & Health

The Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee will discuss unfinished business regarding municipal codes for addressing and the fire department, as well as review meeting minutes from October 2025.

• Review of Municipal Code — Addressing (Fire/Police)
• Review of Cle Elum Municipal Code — Chapter 2.15 — Fire Department
• Review of Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee Meeting Minutes — October 15, 2025
• Discussion of Title 8 — Health & Safety

The committee voted 2‑0 to approve the Public Safety & Health Committee study session minutes and the October 15 meeting minutes. Members agreed to begin reviewing and updating Title 8 Health & Safety at the next meeting. They also decided to research e‑bike regulations and revisit the issue in early 2026.

• Approved Public Safety & Health Committee study session minutes (2‑0)
• Approved Public Safety & Health Committee meeting minutes (2‑0)
• Agreed to begin reviewing Title 8 Health & Safety at next meeting
• Agreed to research e‑bike code and revisit in early 2026

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to adopt minutes from October 21, 2025, and discuss a special valuation request for the Bull Durham Building. The agenda also includes updates on walking tour progress and the development of the next meeting agenda.

• Adoption of October 21, 2025, minutes
• Special Valuation Request — Bull Durham Building
• Walking Tour Progress Updates
• Next meeting date proposed for January 20, 2026

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the October 21, 2025 minutes. It approved a special tax valuation for the Bull Durham Building, despite opposition from Commissioner Richard. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted October 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved special tax valuation for Bull Durham Building (motion carried, opposition by Commissioner Richard)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a review of the "Sports or Recreation Facility" use in the Downtown Commercial Zone as new business. They will also consider a Climate Element Survey. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from November 4, 2025, and public comment.

• Review of "Sports or Recreation Facility" use in the Downtown Commercial Zone (Section 17.14)
• Discussion of Climate Element Survey
• Adoption of minutes from November 4, 2025

The Planning Commission decided to permit indoor-only Sports and Recreation Facilities in the Downtown Commercial zone, requiring a Class 2 review for buildings fronting First Street and a Class 1 review elsewhere. The commission also carried motions to excuse Commissioner Hahnemann, adopt the November 4 minutes, and adjourn the meeting. The next meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

• Excused absent Commissioner Hahnemann – motion carried
• Adopted November 4, 2025 minutes as presented – motion carried
• Approved indoor-only Sports and Recreation Facilities in Downtown Commercial zone with Class 2 review on First Street and Class 1 elsewhere – decision adopted
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 PM – motion carried

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new resolution requesting a competitive bid waiver related to market conditions. The resolution, numbered 2025-026, is presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey. No other agenda items are listed beyond the call to order and adjournment.

• Resolution 2025-026 — Market Conditions Competitive Bid Waiver (presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey)

The council approved the absence of Councilmember Weis with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑026, waiving competitive bidding requirements to purchase a snowplow truck located in Colorado, with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved absence of Councilmember Weis (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑026 market‑conditions competitive bid waiver for snowplow purchase (6‑0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will consider several pending items, including updates to the lodging tax application and event code. New business includes reviewing the 2025 lodging tax application for the Upper Kittitas County Basketball Club Mountain Madness and the 2025 event application for Cle Elum Ladies Night Out. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting.

• Park Reservations Online Form Review — Online Form
• Update Lodging Tax Application
• Event Code
• Upper Kittitas County Basketball Club Mountain Madness — 2025 Lodging Tax Application
• Cle Elum Ladies Night Out — 2025 Event Application

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved the online park reservation form and adopted the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It also recommended the Upper Kittitas County Basketball Club Mountain Madness 2025 lodging‑tax application for council review and approved the Cle Elum Ladies Night Out 2025 event application. The discussion on a new city event code was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved online park reservation form (2‑0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 committee minutes (2‑0)
• Recommended Upper Kittitas County Basketball Club Mountain Madness 2025 lodging‑tax application for council consideration (2‑0)
• Approved Cle Elum Ladies Night Out 2025 event application (2‑0)

City Council

The City Council meeting set for November 11, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be considered or voted on at this time. The council will reconvene at its next regular meeting on November 25, 2025.

General

The Cle Elum City Council meeting will include a presentation of the third‑quarter budget report by Finance Director Robin Newcomb. The council will review the city’s financial status for the quarter. No other business items are listed.

• 3rd Quarter Budget Report presentation by Finance Director Robin Newcomb

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to record the absence of Councilmembers Steven Harper and Ken Ratliff. The motion was made by Councilmember Steven Cook, seconded by Councilmember Beth Williams, and carried unanimously with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. The meeting also included a review of the third‑quarter budget report, but no actions were taken on it. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

• Approved recording of Councilmembers Harper and Ratliff's absence (5-0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will consider setting 2026 rates for garbage (Ordinance 1714), water (Resolution 2025-024), and sewer (Resolution 2025-025) services. Other business includes a public hearing on final closeout of the Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements project, task orders for development reviews of Bullfrog Flats and City Heights, an Indian John service agreement, and a request for a leak adjustment. The consent agenda includes payroll vouchers of $302,245.61 and payables of $323,191.36.

• Ordinance 1714 – 2026 Garbage Rates
• Resolution 2025-024 – 2026 Water Rates
• Resolution 2025-025 – 2026 Sewer Rates
• Public Hearing: Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements final closeout
• Task Orders No. 2025-04 (Bullfrog Flats) and No. 2025-05 (City Heights) for development reviews

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinance 1714, raising garbage fees by 19% for 2026. It also approved Resolution 2025‑024 to increase water rates and Resolution 2025‑025 to increase sewer rates for 2026. In addition, the council authorized the mayor to sign the Kittitas County Economic Development Partnership agreements and two HLA task orders, and it approved the Indian John Service Agreement and a $493.27 leak‑adjustment request.

• Approved Ordinance 1714‑2026 garbage rate increase (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑024 water rate increase (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑025 sewer rate increase (5‑0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement and MOU for Kittitas County Economic Development Partnership (5‑0)
• Authorized mayor to sign HLA Task Orders No. 2025‑04 and No. 2025‑05 (5‑0)
• Approved Indian John Service Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved leak‑adjustment request for $493.27 (5‑0)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss proposed 2026 garbage, water, and sewer rate increases, as well as amenities for Bullfrog Flats Park. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a leak adjustment request and an overview of the Cle Elum Youth Art Project.

• Discussion of 2026 Garbage Rate Increase
• Discussion of 2026 Water Rates
• Discussion of 2026 Sewer Rate
• Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
• Bullfrog Flats Park Amenities Discussion

The committee approved the October 2025 meeting minutes and a $493.27 leak adjustment request. It voted 2‑1 to recommend a 19% garbage rate increase for 2026 and unanimously recommended a 3% water and sewer rate increase for 2026. Other items, such as the stormwater plan and park projects, were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 Public Works & Community Development minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Shirley Petrich leak adjustment of $493.27 (3‑0)
• Recommended 19% garbage rate increase for 2026 (motion carried 2‑1)
• Recommended 3% water and sewer rate increase for 2026 (motion carried 3‑0)
• Deferred Flag Pole Park proposal pending Gary Berndt's attendance
• Discussed draft stormwater plan – no vote taken

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Cle Elum Civil Service Commission is largely procedural, with agenda items including approval of minutes from June 18, 2025, and discussion of an eligibility list. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of June 18, 2025, Civil Service Commission meeting minutes
• Review of eligibility list (no further details provided)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and hear brief public comments. Staff will provide a planning update and conduct a Climate Element Survey. The commission will review the proposed "Sports or Recreation Facility" use within the Downtown Commercial Zone. The meeting concludes with agenda development for the next session.

• Adopt minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting
• Public comment – limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Climate Element Survey
• Review of "Sports or Recreation Facility" use in Downtown Commercial Zone
• Planning update – staff announcements

The Planning Commission voted to excuse Commissioners Gary Berndt and Marc Kirkpatrick, and the motion was carried. The commission also approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. A discussion was held on amending the Downtown Commercial zone to allow sports or recreation facilities, but no amendment was adopted; staff will return with a proposal at the next meeting.

• Excused Commissioners Gary Berndt and Marc Kirkpatrick (motion carried)
• Adopted October 7, 2025 minutes as presented (motion carried)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will discuss extending the trail to 'The Village' project and developing interpretive signage. The commission will also consider approving three portable toilet rental invoices totaling $330. Public comments and committee reports are scheduled.

• Discussion of extending the Coal Mines Trail to 'The Village' project by Pat Deneen
• Content development for interpretive signage covering trail length, map, rules, Leave No Trace, parking, and wildlife
• Status update on the Interlocal Agreement
• Approval of fiscal matters: three Brown & Jackson portable toilet rentals totaling $330
• Public comments and public appearances (15-minute limit)

The commission excused Commissioner Osiadacz and adopted the meeting agenda and the October 6, 2025 minutes. The status of the interlocal agreement was tabled and the proposal to extend the Coal Mines Trail to “The Village” was removed from the agenda. Fiscal matters were approved, covering three portable‑toilet rental invoices totaling $330. The next meeting was set for January 5, 2026 at Roslyn City Hall and the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• Excused Commissioner Osiadacz (motion passed)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted October 6, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled status on interlocal agreement (until next meeting)
• Removed extension of Coal Mines Trail to "The Village" from agenda
• Approved fiscal matters for three portable toilet rentals (Invoices #I98434 $105, #I98482 $110, #I98483 $115) (motion passed)
• Set next meeting for Jan 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m., Roslyn City Hall
• Adjourned meeting at 5:00 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 preliminary budget and consider a budget amendment. The body will also discuss road resurfacing projects and updates to the city parking code.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Preliminary Budget
• First Street & Oakes Avenue Resurfacing Project: $111,498.00
• Railroad Street Rehabilitation & Truck Route Project: $98,502.00
• Ordinance 1713: Parking Code Update
• Payables for approval: $612,387.93

The council unanimously approved the agenda amendment and the consent agenda. It adopted Budget Amendment Ordinance 1712 and authorized the mayor to sign infrastructure improvement agreements for First Street, Oakes Avenue, and Railroad Street projects. The council also approved HLA as the city engineer for 2026‑2028, set a public hearing date for the Transportation Benefit District, and adopted a parking code update.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Bullfrog Overpass letter (7‑0)
• Approved the agenda as amended (7‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1712 – Budget Amendment #2 (7‑0)
• Authorized mayor to sign 2025 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement agreements for First Street & Oakes Avenue Resurfacing ($111,498) and Railroad Street Rehabilitation & Truck Route ($98,502) (7‑0)
• Approved HLA as City Engineer for 2026‑2028 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑023 setting public hearing date for Transportation Benefit District (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1713 – Parking Code Update (7‑0)

General Government

The General Government Committee will meet to discuss updates to animal incident forms and health and safety codes. The body will also hold discussions regarding mobile vendor fees and a lease extension for Senor Bones.

• Discussion of Mobile Vendor Fee
• Discussion of Senor Bones Lease Extension
• Update on CEMC Title 6 Animals
• Review of Title 8 Health & Safety
• Approval of September 24, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee approved the September 24, 2025 General Government meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It assigned the Safety & Health Committee to lead work on Title 8 Health & Safety. It decided to recommend to the City Council an extension of the Senor Bones lease. No other items were decided; the animal code update and mobile vendor fee will be discussed at future meetings.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0 vote)
• Assigned Safety & Health Committee to lead Title 8 Health & Safety work
• Will recommend Senor Bones lease extension to City Council
• Committee will review draft animal code revision at next meeting

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a special valuation request for the Bull Durham Building. The body will also address the PLACES Conference and provide updates on a walking tour.

• Special Valuation Request for Bull Durham Building
• Discussion regarding PLACES Conference
• Walking Tour update
• Citizen comments on flyer from M. Smith

The commission approved the August 19 and September 16, 2025 minutes after a motion was made and seconded. Staff presented a special valuation request for the Bull Durham Building, but no decision was made and a recommendation of denial will be prepared for the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted August 19 and September 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

The Cle Elum Planning Commission met on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM at 119 W First Street. The agenda listed items such as adoption of minutes, public hearings, a planning update, new business, agenda development, and commissioner comments. The minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, or other substantive decisions.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will meet on October 16, 2025 to consider Ordinance 1707, which proposes adding a 0.1% sales and use tax to fund the Cle Elum Transportation Benefit District and amending the municipal code with Section 12.30.055. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, public comment, unfinished business, and other committee comments.

• Ordinance 1707: Impose a 0.1% sales & use tax for the Cle Elum Transportation Benefit District and add Section 12.30.055 to the municipal code

The council approved Ordinance 1707, which adds a 0.1% sales and use tax to fund the Cle Elum Transportation Benefit District, effective Jan. 1, 2026. A motion to approve the absence of Councilmembers Weis and Harper failed with no votes cast. The meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Adopted Ordinance 1707 imposing 0.1% sales & use tax (5‑0)
• Motion to approve absence of Councilmembers Weis and Harper failed (0‑0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding municipal code addressing for fire and police services. The committee will also review the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025.

• Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)
• September 17, 2025, Public Safety & Health Meeting Minutes

The Public Safety & Health Committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda involved discussion of code review, equipment leases, AED sponsorship, and grant possibilities. The meeting was adjourned at 12:57 p.m.

• Approved September 17, 2025 Public Safety & Health minutes (3-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet on October 15, 2025 to discuss unfinished business concerning Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 (Fire Department). The agenda also includes standard items such as a call to order, new business, and other committee comments. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 (Fire Department) – unfinished business

The committee decided not to make any preemptive changes to the fire department code related to the bankruptcy situation. Fire Chief Ed Mills was directed to rewrite Section 2.15.020 and present a revised version at the next meeting. The committee also tasked Chief Mills with providing a list of items to keep in the municipal code versus the bylaws, and will seek legal counsel and discuss priorities with the mayor.

• Agreed no preemptive changes to fire department code concerning bankruptcy
• Chief Mills to rewrite Section 2.15.020 and present revised version at next meeting
• Chief Mills to provide list of code vs bylaws items for review
• Committee to seek guidance from legal counsel on code updates
• Committee to plan conversation with the mayor on priorities and direction

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the Transportation Benefit District (Ordinance 1705) and the 2026 property tax levy (Ordinance 1704). Under new business, the council will consider ordinances to ban kratom sales (1709) and lift the moratorium on new vape shops (1710), as well as a public safety sales tax (1708). The consent agenda includes payroll vouchers of $312,660.84 and payables of $1,135,336.85.

• Ordinance 1709 — emergency moratorium on sale and distribution of kratom within city limits
• Ordinance 1710 — lifting the moratorium on new retail vape products
• Ordinance 1708 — creating a public safety sales and use tax
• Ordinance 1704 — 2026 property tax levy certification (public hearing)
• Authorization to purchase a replacement snowplow dump truck

The Cle Elum City Council approved its agenda and several ordinances, including a six‑month kratom sales moratorium and the lifting of a vape‑product moratorium. A public hearing approved the Transportation Benefit District ordinance to fund transportation projects (6‑1). The council also adopted a modest 1% property‑tax levy increase, authorized a $7,704.41 wastewater drive purchase, and approved a public‑safety sales‑tax ordinance.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1709 kratom moratorium (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1710 lifting vape moratorium (6‑1)
• Approved Transportation Benefit District Ordinance 1705 (6‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 1704 property‑tax levy increase (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of wastewater VFD ($7,704.41) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1708 public‑safety sales tax (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)

Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss a new ordinance regarding water use restrictions. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss legal matters with counsel.

• Ordinance 1706: Authorizing the City to Restrict Water Use in Times of Water Shortage
• Executive Session RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding agency enforcement actions or litigation

The council excused absent Councilmember Weis with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It then approved Ordinance 1706, which authorizes the mayor to restrict indoor water use during shortages, by a 5‑1 vote. The ordinance was discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Weis (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1706 restricting water use (5‑1)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss unfinished business including an online park reservation form, updates to the lodging tax application, and the CEDA Placer Labs software application. New business includes approval of September meeting minutes, 2025 Pangrazi nominations for Bev Gonyea, an update on the lodging tax fund balance, and an event tracker. No dollar amounts or final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Park Reservations On-Line Form Review
• Update Lodging Tax Application
• CEDA Placer Labs, Location Intelligence Software 2025 Lodging Tax Fund Application
• Horse Park/Baseball Park Event Packet Required - Discussion
• 2025 Pangrazi Nominations: Bev Gonyea (nominated twice)

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved a grant of $11,479.80 for the CEDA Placer Lab. It also approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2025 Pangrazi nomination of Bev Gonyea. Discussion of the Event Code was postponed to the next meeting, and the committee set a future date to review County Lodging Tax applications after the council meeting on October 28, 2025.

• Approved CEDA Placer Lab grant of $11,479.80 (3 yes, 0 no)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yes, 0 no)
• Approved 2025 Pangrazi nomination of Bev Gonyea (3 yes, 0 no)
• Postponed discussion of Event Code to next meeting
• Discussed senior center grant funding options; no decision made
• Scheduled discussion of County Lodging Tax applications after Council meeting on Oct 28, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed edits to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a follow-up discussion regarding CEMC 17.04.040 Nonconforming Uses.

• Discussion on CEMC 17.04.040 Nonconforming Uses
• Preview of Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element edits

The Planning Commission voted to excuse Commissioners Cornelius and Hahnemann, and approved the September 16, 2025 minutes as presented. After discussion, the commission agreed to add an example to the nonconforming uses code for greater clarity. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioners Cornelius and Hahnemann (motion carried)
• Adopted September 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to include an example in the nonconforming uses code (decision made, no vote recorded)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will review the status of an interlocal agreement and discuss extending the Coal Mines Trail to the "The Village" project. Commissioners will also plan a tour to inspect locations for interpretive sign placement along the trail. The commission will approve three portable‑toilet rental invoices from Brown & Jackson totaling $330.00.

• Status on Interlocal Agreement
• Discussion of extending the Coal Mines Trail to "The Village" project
• Commission to tour and inspect interpretive sign placement locations
• Approve Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #197845 for $105.00
• Approve Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #197900 for $110.00

The Coal Mines Trail Commission approved three Brown & Jackson portable‑toilet rental invoices ($105.00, $110.00, $115.00). Two unfinished‑business items – the Interlocal Agreement and the extension of the trail to "The Village" – were tabled until the next meeting. The commission also adopted the agenda, adopted the September 8 minutes, and set the next meeting for November 3, 2025.

• Excused Aja Woodrow (motion passed)
• Adopted October 6 agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted September 8 minutes (motion passed)
• Tabled Interlocal Agreement status until next meeting
• Tabled discussion of extending trail to "The Village" until next meeting
• Approved Brown & Jackson invoice #197845 $105.00 (motion passed)
• Approved Brown & Jackson invoice #197900 $110.00 (motion passed)
• Approved Brown & Jackson invoice #197901 $115.00 (motion passed)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure and utility issues. The agenda includes updates on park and baseball proposals and a discussion on the Transportation Benefit District.

• Flag Pole Park Proposal from Gary Berndt, Rotary
• Water/Sewer Classification for Churches discussion
• Stormwater Utility Fund discussion
• Leak adjustment request for Larissa Zep in the amount of $202.64
• Transportation Benefit District (TBD) discussion with Mike Heit, HLA

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. Several items, including the Flag Pole Park proposal, UKC Baseball agreement, and water/sewer classification, were discussed but no actions were taken. The stormwater utility funding options were postponed to the next Public Works Committee meeting for further review. A leak‑adjustment request of $202.64 was recommended for City Council approval.

• Accepted September 3, 2025 committee minutes as presented
• Deferred stormwater utility funding options to the next Public Works Committee meeting

General

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the preliminary budget for 2026. The body will also review meeting minutes from September 10, 2025.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Review
• September 10, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Councilmembers Harper and Ratliff moved and seconded a motion to change the cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑union staff from 5% to 3%, which also passed 5‑0. No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting reviewed budget items and upcoming timelines.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0)
• Adjusted proposed COLA for non‑represented staff from 5% to 3% (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed typical items such as call to order, public comments, adoption of minutes, planning update, and discussion of a nonconforming use, but none will be acted upon. No votes, contracts, or ordinance changes are pending from this meeting.

The commission approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

General Government

The General Government Committee will meet to review updates regarding animal incident forms and cemetery irrigation. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from July 23, 2025.

• CEMC Title 6 Animals update regarding Animal Incident Form
• REET 1 - Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery Irrigation update
• July 23, 2025, General Government Meeting Minutes

The committee approved the July 23, 2025 General Government meeting minutes with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. Members agreed to finalize the revised Animal Incident Form and make it available online. They decided to review and compare existing codes, including possible adoption of Bothell language, for Title 6 and will begin work on Title 8 – Health & Safety at the next meeting if no Title 6 items remain. The Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery irrigation project will be delayed due to staffing, with funding to be drawn from REET funds in the 2026 budget.

• Approved July 23, 2025 General Government minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Finalized revised Animal Incident Form for online posting
• Decided to review and compare existing codes, considering Bothell language, for Title 6
• Planned to start Title 8 – Health & Safety review at next meeting if Title 6 is complete
• Determined Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery irrigation update will be delayed; project to use REET funds in 2026 budget

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding an emergency moratorium on vaping and smoking paraphernalia retail. The body will also review various interlocal agreements, grants, and a city fee schedule.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2025-020: Vaping & Smoking Paraphernalia Retail Emergency Moratorium
• Payables totaling $539,509.87
• Resolution 2025-021: Fee Schedule
• Second Street Roundabout Interwest Construction Progress Estimate No. 3: $3,325.00
• Labor Mountain Fire Camp Purchase Agreement

The council approved the meeting agenda with two items removed and adopted the consent agenda. It adopted a vaping and smoking paraphernalia retail moratorium and a Kittitas County Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding transferring water rights to the city.

• Approved agenda with two items struck (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with minor correction (7-0)
• Adopted Vaping & Smoking Paraphernalia Retail Moratorium (7-0)
• Adopted Kittitas County Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution (6-1)
• Authorized mayor to sign Water Rights MOU for Bullfrog Flats (7-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will review meeting minutes and consider an interlocal aid agreement with Kittitas County Fire District #7. The committee will also discuss unfinished business regarding municipal code addressing.

• Review August 20, 2025, committee minutes
• Consider Interlocal Aid Agreement with Kittitas County Fire District #7
• Discuss Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)

The Public Safety & Health Committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Cassidy Buechle‑Curtis and was carried. No other actions were finalized; other items were discussed or slated for future council consideration.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review minutes and conduct training. The session includes WISAARD training led by Michelle Thompson from the Dept. of Archaeology & Historic Preservation.

• WISAARD Training with Michelle Thompson, CLG Coordinator and Main Street Design Specialist
• Adoption of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Walking Tour update during next meeting agenda development

The commission received WISAARD training and discussed potential CLG grant funding for self‑guided walking tours, but no formal actions were taken on those items. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Richard, seconded by Commissioner Hawk, and carried. The next meeting will address a walking‑tour agenda item.

• Motion to adjourn carried

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will meet to adopt minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and discuss new business items, including CEMC 17.04.040 Nonconforming Uses and CEMC 14.30.140 Site and Design Review.

• Adoption of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of CEMC 17.04.040 Nonconforming Uses
• Discussion of CEMC 14.30.140 Site and Design Review
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes
• Planning update with staff announcements

The commission voted to excuse Commissioners Colin Brissey and Amanda Hahnemann, and the motion carried. A motion to adopt the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes was also carried. Staff presented proposed changes to CEMC 17.04.040 nonconforming uses, requesting more detail for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.

• Excused Commissioners Brissey and Hahnemann (motion carried)
• Adopted August 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will consider approving past meeting minutes and discuss updates to the lodging tax application, fee schedule, and the CEDA Placer Labs software funding application. They will also review the lodging tax fund balance and discuss a required event packet for the Horse Park/Baseball Park.

• CEDA Placer Labs Location Intelligence Software 2025 Lodging Tax Fund Application
• Fee Schedule Suggested Updates
• Horse Park/Baseball Park Event Packet Required - Discussion
• Lodging Tax Fund Balance Update
• Event Tracker update

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. Other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were decided.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yes, 0 no)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yes, 0 no)

General

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 preliminary budget, including the Mayor's budget message and five-year comparisons for police, fire, public works, library, and regional sewer.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Review
• 2026 Mayor's Budget Message
• 5 Year Budget Comparison
• Police Budget Narrative
• Fire Budget Narrative

The Committee of the Whole voted to excuse Councilmember Cassidy Buechle-Curtis, with the motion made by Councilmember Cook and seconded by Councilmember Harper, passing 6‑0. The meeting also included a presentation of the 2026 budget and discussion of possible sales‑tax increases for streets and public safety, but no votes were taken on those proposals. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is set for October 1, 2025.

• Excused Councilmember Buechle-Curtis (6‑0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a public hearing on an emergency moratorium on vaping and smoking paraphernalia retail sales. The council also considers a property lease agreement with Kuney Construction and a resolution establishing an advisory committee for Bullfrog Flats park development. Presentations include an economic development interlocal agreement and a Kittitas Community Recreation Center update. Consent agenda items include payables totaling $344,027.59 and $205,358.42, and payroll vouchers of $344,533.93.

• Public hearing on emergency moratorium for vaping and smoking paraphernalia retail
• Resolution 2025-018 to establish an advisory committee for Bullfrog Flats park development
• Property lease agreement with Kuney Construction discussed
• Water and wastewater contract and staffing discussion
• Economic development interlocal agreement presentation by County Commissioner Cory Wright

The council approved a motion (6‑yes, 0‑no) to not renew the Veolia water and wastewater contract that ends in December 2025 and to develop an in‑house management plan with new job descriptions. A separate motion (4‑yes, 2‑no) approved the mayor’s signature on a revised lease with Kuney Construction, adding an end date of November 15, 2025. The council also approved the consent agenda (6‑yes, 0‑no) and amended the agenda to add the Coal Mines Trail item (6‑yes, 0‑no). The public hearing on the proposed vape‑shop location was continued to September 23, 2025.

• Approved not renewing Veolia contract and in‑house transition (6‑0)
• Approved mayor to sign Kuney Construction lease with end date Nov 15 2025 (4‑2)
• Failed motion to table the Kuney lease (0‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)
• Amended agenda to add Coal Mines Trail and remove item 10d (6‑0)
• Continued public hearing on vape‑shop location to Sep 23 2025 (no vote)
• Approved job descriptions for water/wastewater operations manager (6‑0)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will discuss allowing tracked side-by-side vehicles on the trail during winter months, extending the trail to the 'The Village' project, and interpretive sign permitting. Commissioners will also consider a letter of support for a grant application and approve multiple portable toilet rental invoices.

• Discussion of allowing tracked side-by-sides on Coal Mines Trail during winter
• Discussion of extending the trail to 'The Village' project by Pat Deneen
• Discussion on interpretive sign permitting and scheduling an open house
• Consideration of a letter of support for a grant application due end of month
• Approval of 9 Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental invoices totaling $990 (June-August 2025)

The Coal Mines Trail Commission approved a letter of support for a T‑Mobile grant to fund interpretive signs and the Howard Carlin Memorial Park tipple structure. An open house for interpretive signs was scheduled for September 30, 2025, at the Masonic Hall in Roslyn. The commission also approved adding a trail map and introductory signage to the Howard Carlin Memorial Park tipple structure and approved several portable‑toilet rental invoices.

• Excused absent Commissioner Osiadacz (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Adopted June 2, 2025 minutes (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Scheduled open house for interpretive signs on Sep 30, 2025, 5‑7 pm at Roslyn Masonic Hall
• Approved signing a letter of support for the T‑Mobile grant
• Approved addition of trail map and intro signage on Howard Carlin Memorial Park tipple structure
• Approved fiscal matters: portable‑toilet rentals totaling $1,080 (motion passed, 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, 5‑0)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss utility staffing, billing, and specific property classifications. The meeting also includes updates on park and baseball proposals.

• Water Waste Water Contract/Staffing Decision
• Stormwater Billing
• Calvary Chapel Water/Sewer Classification Discussion
• Flag Pole Park Proposal by Gary Berndt, Rotary
• UKC Baseball discussion update

The committee approved the August 6, 2025 Public Works & Community Development meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also decided not to pursue the proposed purchase of the city’s water and wastewater treatment plants by NW Natural Water. No other items received a formal vote, and several topics were left for future discussion.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0 vote)
• Declined to pursue NW Natural Water purchase of water and wastewater treatment plants (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, was canceled. No actions were taken and no items were decided.

The September 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting in Cle Elum consisted of agenda items such as call to order, adoption of minutes, business requiring public hearings, planning update, new business, agenda development, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

General Government

This meeting of the Cle Elum General Government Committee was canceled. Had it taken place, it would have addressed unfinished business regarding CEMC Title 6 Animals and an Animal Incident Form, new business including approval of July 23 meeting minutes and a REET 1 project for Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery irrigation, and other committee comments.

• CEMC Title 6 Animals and Animal Incident Form (unfinished business)
• Meeting Minutes dated July 23, 2025
• REET 1 - Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery Irrigation

The General Government Committee met on August 27, 2025. The agenda included unfinished business on the CEMC Title 6 Animals form, approval of July 23 minutes, and discussion of the Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery irrigation project. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular council meeting is set for September 9, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• General Government Committee Meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025
• Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025
• Regular Council Meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025

The Cle Elum City Council met on August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda covered public comments, department reports, public appearances, and other business items. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet to review municipal code regarding fire and police addressing. The body will also discuss fire hydrant inspections and approve minutes from July 23, 2025.

• Municipal Code addressing for fire and police
• Fire hydrant inspections
• July 23, 2025 Study Session Meeting Minutes
• July 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The committee voted 2‑0 to approve the July 23, 2025 Public & Health Committee Study Session minutes and also 2‑0 to approve the July 23, 2025 Public Safety & Health Committee minutes. The municipal address code was sent to legal for review. A fire‑hydrant maintenance program using the iWorQ system was described, but no action was taken.

• Approved July 23, 2025 Public & Health Committee Study Session minutes (2-0)
• Approved July 23, 2025 Public Safety & Health Committee minutes (2-0)

Historic Preservation

The commission will meet to discuss grant and funding options for potential projects. The agenda also includes the adoption of July 15, 2025, minutes and the rescheduling of WISSARD training with DAHP.

• Discussion of potential projects and grant/funding options
• Rescheduled WISSARD Training with DAHP

The Historic Preservation Commission excused Commissioner Pamela Hawk and approved the July 15, 2025 minutes, both motions carrying. The meeting was then adjourned by motion. No other formal actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioner Pamela Hawk (motion carried)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will adopt minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Priorities & Vision. The body will also review a specific zoning code section regarding nonconforming uses.

• Adoption of August 5, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Priorities & Vision
• Review of CEMC 17.04.040 Nonconforming Uses
• Review of CEMC 14.30.140 Site & Design Review

The commission excused absent members Kirkpatrick, Brissey and Hahnemann. It adopted the August 5, 2025 minutes as presented. Commissioners voted to cancel the September 2, 2025 meeting and schedule meetings for September 16 and September 30 at 6 PM. No action was required on the proposed downtown “smoke shop” moratorium.

• Excused absent commissioners Kirkpatrick, Brissey, and Hahnemann (motion carried)
• Adopted August 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Cancelled September 2, 2025 meeting; set new meetings for September 16 and September 30 (decision)
• No action needed on downtown smoke‑shop moratorium (staff recommendation)

Lodging Tax & Event

The committee will discuss the Lodging Tax Fund balance and a fund application from CEDA Placer Labs for location intelligence software. Members will also conduct an after-action review of the Cle Elum Round-up.

• CEDA Placer Labs Location Intelligence Software 2025 Lodging Tax Fund Application
• After Action Review of Cle Elum Round-up
• Update on Lodging Tax Fund Balance
• Discussion on park reservations
• Update to the Lodging Tax Application

The committee approved the July 9, 2025 Lodging Tax & Events Committee minutes with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. It decided not to move forward with the planned park‑reservation software purchase and will work with staff on an alternative tracking system. Other items, such as the Placer Labs data subscription and the use of REET tax for cemetery irrigation, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yes, 0 no)
• Declined purchase of park reservation software
• Will develop alternative park reservation tracking system
• Deferred Placer Labs location‑intelligence subscription to next meeting
• Discussed using REET tax instead of lodging tax for cemetery irrigation

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will meet on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes a discussion of the Special Events Code under Unfinished Business and a New Business segment. No specific items or decisions are listed beyond these topics.

• Discussion of the Special Events Code (unfinished business)

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee reviewed a range of items concerning the Special Events Code, including security deposits, fee structures, exemptions for historic events, definitions of temporary sales, public safety priorities, insurance requirements, vendor lists, and potential fines. No motions were adopted, rejected, or postponed, and no vote tallies were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss an emergency moratorium and Ordinance 1703 regarding the sale of vaping products and smoking paraphernalia. The meeting also includes several consultant agreements for road and sidewalk projects and the approval of city payables and payroll.

• Ordinance 1703: Emergency moratorium on the sale of vaping products and smoking paraphernalia
• Payables dated August 12, 2025: $686,846.44
• Payroll vouchers dated August 5, 2025: $318,535.75
• Second Street Roundabout progress estimate for Interwest Construction Inc.: $95,512.47
• Consultant agreements for W First Street & Hartwig Blvd, First Street & Oakes Avenue, Park Street, and Stafford Avenue

The council added Ordinance 1703 to the agenda and unanimously approved an emergency moratorium on the sale of vaping products and smoking paraphernalia, requiring a public hearing within six months. In the same meeting the council also approved a consent agenda, several resolutions, and multiple consultant agreements for transportation projects.

• Approved Ordinance 1703 Emergency Moratorium on vaping sales (7-0)
• Approved Consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Consolidated Lodging Tax Grant (7-0)
• Approved new cemetery rules (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-016 naming Northern Kittitas County Tribune official newspaper (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1702 updating minimum business threshold (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-017 sale of surplus police vehicle and 2 iPhones (7-0)
• Approved four local agency consultant agreements for transportation improvements (7-0)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss a garbage service proposal for City Heights with Waste Management representative Seth Pettigrew, and consider a Flag Pole Park proposal from the Rotary Club. The committee will also receive an update on the UKC Baseball & Softball Association and review minutes from the July 2 meeting.

• Garbage service discussion: street-side service/City Heights with Seth Pettigrew, Waste Management
• Flag Pole Park proposal presented by Gary Berndt, Rotary Club
• Update on UKC Baseball & Softball Association
• Approval of July 2, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee approved the July 2, 2025 Public Works & Community Development meeting minutes. It also approved a directive for the mayor and staff to develop details for converting certain areas to street‑side garbage collection. The Flag Pole Park proposal was tabled until the next meeting. The committee will review the UKCYBSA red‑line agreement, provide feedback to Rob Omans, and he will send a clean version to the association and contact Max Engle about the contract.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved mayor and staff to work out street‑side garbage pick‑up details (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Flag Pole Park proposal tabled until next committee meeting
• Committee will give feedback to Rob Omans on UKCYBSA red‑line agreement
• Rob Omans will send a clean version of the agreement to UKCYBSA
• Rob Omans will contact Max Engle about the upcoming contract

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will review the 2017 Community Vision Summary and discuss the CEMC 17.04.040 nonconforming uses item. The meeting also includes adoption of July 15, 2025 minutes, a planning update from staff, and other routine business. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes
• Planning update from staff and consultant
• Review of 2017 Community Vision Summary
• Discussion of CEMC 17.04.040 nonconforming uses

The commission voted to excuse Commissioners Kirkpatrick, Brissey, and Steele, and to accept the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 PM and the next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Excused absent Commissioners Kirkpatrick, Brissey, and Steele (motion carried)
• Accepted July 15, 2025 minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 PM

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will meet on August 4 to discuss permitting for interpretive signs, a potential winter trail use for tracked side-by-sides, and the extension of the trail to 'The Village' project. The body will also approve invoices for portable toilet rentals totaling $330.

• Discussion on interpretive sign permitting
• Discussion on allowing tracked side-by-sides on the trail in winter
• Discussion on extending the Coal Mines Trail to 'The Village' project
• Approval of Brown and Jackson Portable Toilet Rental invoices ($105, $110, $115)
• Review and adoption of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted its meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes. It approved three Brown and Jackson portable‑toilet rental invoices for June 2025 totaling $330. No other items were voted on; remaining discussions were informational.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Adopted June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Brown and Jackson invoice #I95604 for $105.00
• Approved Brown and Jackson invoice #I95674 for $110.00
• Approved Brown and Jackson invoice #I95675 for $115.00

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss unfinished business on Title 6 Animals (animal control code) and consider Ordinance 1702 to update the minimum business threshold in Section 5.02.010. The committee will also vote on meeting minutes from June 25, 2025, and receive other comments.

• Ordinance 1702 - amending Section 5.02.010 to update minimum business threshold
• Discussion of CEMC Title 6 Animals (unfinished business)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 25, 2025

The General Government Committee approved the meeting minutes from June 25, 2025 with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. Members discussed revisions to Title 6 Animal code, created an Animal Incident Report Form, and will forward language to legal for further review. The committee also reviewed Ordinance 1702 to amend the business‑license threshold and will seek clarification before recommending it to the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 a.m.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee is holding a study session to discuss unfinished business. The primary focus is the municipal code regarding addressing for fire and police services.

• Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)

The Public Safety & Health Committee reviewed the municipal code addressing chapter and discussed using a grid method and the Kittitas County method. Members considered signage requirements, multifamily housing language, and notification periods. Cassidy Buechle-Curtis was tasked with checking the language of the last two paragraphs. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will review unfinished business regarding flammable vegetation and the fire department municipal code. The committee will also hold a discussion on unmarked police vehicles with Police Chief Rich Albo.

• Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department
• Cle Elum Flammable Vegetation
• Unmarked Police Vehicles Discussion

The Public Safety & Health Committee approved the meeting minutes from June 18, 2025 and June 20, 2025, each by a unanimous 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. The committee also noted unfinished business on updating the fire department code and a proposed flammable‑vegetation code, which will be forwarded to legal for review. A discussion about the use of unmarked police vehicles was held, but no resolution was adopted.

• Approved June 18, 2025 Public Safety & Health meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved June 20, 2025 Public Safety & Health meeting minutes (3‑0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will receive the Quarter 2 Financial Report from Finance Director Robin Newcomb and consider Ordinance 1701, a budget amendment for 2025. This special meeting precedes the regular council meeting later that evening.

• Quarter 2 Financial Report presented by Finance Director Robin Newcomb
• Ordinance 1701 – Budget Amendment #1 for 2025
• Meeting format is a Committee of the Whole (special meeting)

The Cle Elum City Council met on July 22, 2025 for a special session. Council members heard the Quarter 2 financial report, including lower sales‑tax trends, $1,500 per month parking revenue, a matured bond being reinvested, pending natural‑resource grants, and two ongoing audits. The council was informed that $300,000 in REET revenue may be used to pay off capital‑project debt, and a budget amendment was discussed as a housekeeping update. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the meeting.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2025. Key items include a public hearing on a proclamation for National Night Out, approval of the consent agenda with payments totaling $1,150,493.39 and progress payments for three street-improvement projects, and a new business item on Ordinance 1701 (Budget Amendment #1 for 2025). The council will also discuss updated cemetery rules and signage.

• Consideration of Ordinance 1701, a budget amendment for 2025
• Consent agenda includes payables of $1,150,493.39
• Progress Estimate No. 4 for Stafford Ave Corridor Improvements excavation west: $283,880.24
• Progress Estimate No. 1 for Second Street Roundabout (Interwest Construction): $383,913.74
• Discussion of updated cemetery rules and cemetery signage

The council approved an agenda amendment to table items 10B and 10C until the August 12 meeting (7‑0). The consent agenda, which included $1,150,493.39 in payables and several construction estimates, was approved unanimously (7‑0). Ordinance 1701 budget amendment #1 was adopted with a 7‑0 vote. Updated Cemetery Rules and Cemetery Signage were postponed to the August 12 meeting due to the public works director’s absence.

• Approved agenda amendment to table items 10B and 10C until Aug 12 (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda covering $1,150,493.39 payables and construction estimates (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1701 budget amendment #1 (7‑0)
• Postponed Updated Cemetery Rules to Aug 12 meeting
• Postponed Cemetery Signage to Aug 12 meeting

Public Safety & Health

The July 16, 2025 meeting of the Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items (Call to Order, Unfinished Business, New Business, Other Committee Comments, Adjourn) and no substantive decisions or discussions.

The Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee met on July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The agenda included call to order, unfinished business, new business, other committee comments, and adjournment. The minutes record no approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business and review staff updates. The meeting includes a discussion on a walking tour of the historic district.

• Walking Tour of the Historic District presented by Vice Chair Michael Richard
• Discussion of vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission
• City membership to National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. The motion to adopt the minutes was made by Commissioner Henrichsen, seconded by Richard, and carried. The commission then moved to adjourn, seconded by Hawk, and the motion carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted May 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting without any public hearings. New business includes follow-up discussion on the Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Allocation numbers, the Public Participation Plan, and the 2019 Community Vision Summary. Commissioners will also preview future agenda items on nonconforming uses and site design review.

• Follow-up responses related to Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Allocation numbers
• Public Participation Plan discussion
• 2019 Community Vision Summary review
• Preview of CEMC 17.04.040 Nonconforming Uses
• Preview of CEMC 14.30.140 Site Design & Review

The commission voted to excuse absent members lan Steele, Paul Kantwill, and Vice‑Chair Colin Brissey. It also approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Excused absent commissioners lan Steele, Paul Kantwill, and Vice‑Chair Colin Brissey (motion carried)
• Accepted July 1, 2025 minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (motion carried)

General

The July 14, 2025, meeting of the Coal Mines Trail Commission was canceled due to lack of a quorum. No decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda included discussion of interpretive sign permitting, a possible interlocal agreement, and allowing tracked side-by-sides on the trail in winter.

• Discussion of interpretive sign permitting and open house scheduling (canceled)
• Status update on interlocal agreement (canceled)
• Discussion of allowing tracked side-by-sides on Coal Mines Trail during winter (canceled)
• Portable toilet rental invoices: $105.00, $110.00, $115.00 for June 2025 (not approved)

The Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted its agenda and the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved fiscal matters, specifically payment of three Brown and Jackson portable‑toilet invoices totaling $330. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Adopted June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of Brown and Jackson invoice #I95604 for $105.00
• Approved payment of Brown and Jackson invoice #I95674 for $110.00
• Approved payment of Brown and Jackson invoice #I95675 for $115.00

Lodging Tax & Event

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss unfinished business including park reservations, an update to the lodging tax application, and the special events code. New business includes approving minutes from June 11, considering the SNPJ Cornhole Tournament 2025 and Cle Elum Roundup 2025 event applications, reviewing the lodging tax fund balance, and an event tracker update.

• SNPJ Cornhole Tournament 2025 Event Application
• Cle Elum Roundup 2025 Event Application
• Lodging Tax Fund Balance - Update
• Update on Lodging Tax Application (unfinished business)
• Special Events Code discussion (unfinished business)

The committee voted to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the SNPJ Cornhole Tournament 2025 and the 2025 Cle Elum Roundup event applications. The Special Events Code study session was rescheduled for August 12, 2025. Discussion of a park reservation policy was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2025 committee minutes (2‑0)
• Approved SNPJ Cornhole Tournament 2025 event application (2‑0)
• Approved 2025 Cle Elum Roundup event application (2‑0)
• Rescheduled Special Events Code study session to Aug 12, 2025
• Tabled park reservation policy discussion for next meeting

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will consider several new business items, including extending the timeline for the Climate Element Task Order 2024-01, awarding a contract for Zone 3 Booster Pump Improvements to Belsaas & Smith, and adopting a Public Records Act Policy and Procedures. The council will also consider Ordinance 1699 updating the purchasing policy and an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Consolidated Lodging Tax Grant Process. An executive session is planned to discuss potential litigation.

• Extend timeline for Cle Elum Climate Element Task Order 2024-01 No.1
• Recommendation of award for Zone 3 Booster Pump Improvements to Belsaas & Smith
• Public Records Act Policy and Procedures ordinance
• Ordinance 1699 Purchasing Policy Update
• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Consolidated Lodging Tax Grant Process

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda (4‑0 each). It extended the Climate Element timeline, awarded the Zone 3 Booster Pump Improvements contract to Belsaas & Smith, and adopted updates to the Public Records Act policy and Ordinance 1699 Purchasing Policy (all 4‑0). An executive session was held later with no decisions made.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 yes, 0 no)
• Approved consent agenda (4 yes, 0 no)
• Extended Climate Element timeline (Task Order 2024‑01 Amendment No. 1) (4 yes, 0 no)
• Awarded Zone 3 Booster Pump Improvements project to Belsaas & Smith (4 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Public Records Act policy and procedures updates (4 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Ordinance 1699 Purchasing Policy update (4 yes, 0 no)
• Executive session held; no decisions made

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, was canceled. It has been rescheduled for July 14, 2025.

The July 7, 2025 Coal Mines Trail Commission meeting was canceled. The commission rescheduled the meeting for July 14, 2025. No agenda items were acted upon and no decisions were made.

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business items, including a proposed amendment to the cemetery code and signage at Laurel Hill Cemetery. An update on the UKC baseball project and a flag pole park proposal will also be reviewed. The committee will then consider the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Cemetery Code Amendment Ordinance – presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
• Signage at Laurel Hill Cemetery – presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
• UKC Baseball project – further discussion and update
• Flag Pole Park proposal – presented by Gary Berndt, Rotary

The committee voted 2‑0 to recommend two new cemetery signs to the City Council. It also approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Members adopted a new regular meeting time of 8:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

• Recommended two cemetery signs to Council – motion carried 2 yes, 0 no
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried 3 yes, 0 no
• Changed regular meeting time to 8:30 a.m. on first Wednesday of each month – adopted

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will discuss draft Comprehensive Plan elements including a Land Capacity Analysis and Population and Housing Allocations. They will also review the 2019 Community Vision Summary. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes updates from the Climate Task Force and staff announcements.

• Draft Land Capacity Analysis for Comprehensive Plan
• Draft Population and Housing Allocations for Comprehensive Plan
• 2019 Community Vision Summary review
• Climate Task Force update by Commissioner Cornelius
• Adoption of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to excuse Commissioners Steele and Cornelius, who were absent. It also approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. No public comments were received, and the commission set the next meeting for July 15, 2025.

• Excused Commissioners Steele and Cornelius (motion carried)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 minutes as presented (motion carried)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will meet on June 30, 2025 to consider the Special Events Code as unfinished business. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, other committee comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Special Events Code discussion (unfinished business)

The committee convened at 10:00 AM on June 30, 2025 at 119 W First Street. The agenda included a call to order, unfinished business on the Special Events Code, other committee comments, and adjournment. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes.

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss unfinished business on CEMC Title 6 Animals. It will consider adopting the meeting minutes from May 28, 2025. The committee will review the Public Records Act policy and procedures. Finally, it will consider Ordinance 1699, a purchasing policy update.

• Unfinished Business – CEMC Title 6 Animals
• Adopt Meeting Minutes dated May 28, 2025
• Review Public Records Act Policy and Procedures
• Ordinance 1699 – Purchasing Policy Update

The General Government Committee approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed revisions to the Title 6 Animals code but took no formal action. It also noted a public records policy change to be placed on the next Council agenda and will recommend the Ordinance 1699 purchasing policy update to the Council.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The June 24, 2025 regular meeting of the Cle Elum City Council was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

The June 24, 2025 Cle Elum City Council meeting followed its standard agenda items, including call to order, public comment, announcements, reports, and councilmember comments. No approvals, votes, or actionable items were recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded with the mayor's report and adjournment.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss potential litigation and bankruptcy, including the City Heights case, in an executive session. The council may take action following this discussion.

• Executive Session to discuss City Heights litigation and potential bankruptcy
• Potential litigation enforcement actions
• Discussion with legal counsel regarding agency enforcement actions
• Potential adverse legal or financial consequences for the agency

The council voted to excuse absent Councilmember Ratliff, with a 5‑yes, 1‑no vote. It then unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑006, authorizing the mayor to file a Chapter 9 bankruptcy for the City Heights matter. The meeting also included a 50‑minute executive session on potential litigation.

• Excused Councilmember Ratliff (5‑yes, 1‑no)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑006 authorizing Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing (6‑yes, 0‑no)

City Council

This special meeting includes public hearings on Ordinance 1698 amending the Cle Elum Municipal Code (text amendments) and on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2026-2031. The council will also consider new business items including a business license ordinance update, lodging tax applications, a softball tournament event request, and a letter supporting a fire services standard of cover assessment. The consent agenda approves payments totaling $525,016.15 and a progress estimate for Stafford Avenue Corridor improvements.

• Appoint Amanda Hahnemann to Planning Commission Position #2
• Consent agenda: payables $525,016.15 and Progress Estimate No. 03 for Stafford Avenue Corridor Excavation West $155,535.95
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1698 CEMC Text Amendments
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-015 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2026-2031
• New business: Ordinance 1694 amending business license taxes and regulations; UKC Senior Center 2025 lodging tax application; MouseAbout Softball Tournament event application

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Amanda Hahnemann to the Planning Commission. It also approved Ordinance 1698 CEMC Text Amendments and the Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program with project priorities. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Amanda Hahnemann appointment to Planning Commission (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1698 CEMC Text Amendments (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑015 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1694 Amending Title 5 (6‑0)
• Approved UKC Senior Center Spaghetti Western lodging tax application up to $2,500 (6‑0)
• Approved MouseAbout Softball Tournament 2025 Event Application (6‑0)
• Approved progress estimate No. 3 Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements ($155,535.95) (6‑0)
• Gave provisional approval for MouseAbout Softball Event camping variance (6‑0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will hold a study session on June 20, 2025. The primary agenda item is unfinished business regarding updates to the municipal code addressing system, which affects fire and police services. Other items include committee comments and adjournment.

• Discussion on municipal code - addressing (fire/police)

The Public Safety & Health Committee discussed revisions to the municipal address code, including numbering style and placement. Cassidy Buechle‑Curtis will print and circulate the committee's proposed changes for review at the next meeting. The committee also scheduled another study session to examine signage requirements and compliance with the International Fire Code.

• Cassidy to print and send committee's address‑code changes for next meeting
• Scheduled another study session on signage and code compliance

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting to review unfinished business regarding the municipal code. The body will also discuss traffic on First Street and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Municipal Code addressing for fire and police
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department
• First Street Traffic
• Public Safety & Health Meeting Minutes dated May 28, 2025

The committee voted to approve the Public Safety & Health meeting minutes from May 28, 2025. A study session on municipal code issues for fire and police was scheduled for June 20, 2025. The members discussed traffic on First Street and flammable vegetation, but no actions were decided on those topics.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Scheduled study session on municipal code (fire/police) for June 20, 2025

Historic Preservation

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will hold a walking tour of the historic district led by Vice Chair Michael Richard. The commission will also discuss filling a vacancy on the commission and note training resources including a webinar on historic design guidelines and NAPC virtual summer short course. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from May 20, 2025, and citizen comments.

• Walking Tour of Historic District led by Vice Chair Michael Richard
• Vacancy on Historic Preservation Commission
• City membership to National Alliance of Preservation Commissions noted
• Webinar: Creating and Updating Historic Design Guidelines
• NAPC Virtual Summer Short Course

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission met on June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM at 119 W First Street. The commission adopted the May 20 2025 minutes. Commissioners heard citizen comments, discussed a walking tour of the historic district, noted a vacancy on the commission, and shared links to a webinar, a virtual short course, and city membership to the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or items being tabled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three state bills regarding unit lot subdivision, minimum parking requirements, and residential lot splitting. The body will also receive a Climate Task Force update and discuss a draft Land Capacity Analysis for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Senate Bill 5559 - Unit Lot Subdivision
• Senate Bill 5184 - Minimum Parking Requirements
• House Bill 1096 - Residential Lot Splitting
• Climate Task Force Update
• Comprehensive Plan, DRAFT Land Capacity Analysis

The commission voted to excuse Commissioner Steele, who was absent, and to adopt the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. Both motions were seconded and carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absent Commissioner Steele (motion carried)
• Adopted May 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss unfinished business on park reservations, the special events code, and an update to the lodging tax application. New business includes reviewing minutes from recent meetings, multiple event applications for 2025, a lodging tax application for a senior center event, and a recreation management program. The committee will also receive an update on the lodging tax fund balance before adjourning.

• Park reservations (unfinished business)
• Special Events Code update (unfinished business)
• Nonprofit Community Connect Day 2025 event application
• UKC Basketball 3 on 3 2025 event application
• Lodging Tax Fund Balance – update

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14 and May 19 meetings. It approved the Nonprofit Community Connect Day, UKC Basketball 3‑on‑3, and Catholic Outdoor Mass event applications. Unfinished business items on park reservations, the special events code, and the lodging tax application were tabled. Two remaining event requests were referred to the City Council for future approval.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Nonprofit Community Connect Day event application
• Approved UKC Basketball 3‑on‑3 event application
• Approved Catholic Outdoor Mass event application
• Tabled park reservations item
• Tabled special events code item
• Tabled update to lodging tax application

City Council

The council will consider proposed amendments to the Cle Elum Municipal Code presented by Planner Colleda Monick. A letter from Hope Source related to the proposed code changes will also be discussed. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Cle Elum Municipal Code Text Amendments presentation by Planner Colleda Monick
• Letter from Hope Source regarding the proposed code amendments

The council approved a motion to excuse Councilmember Cook and Councilmember Williams, with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were adopted. A public hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025, to consider an ordinance for municipal code text amendments. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Excused Councilmember Cook and Councilmember Williams (5‑0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss several new business items, including a legal services agreement with Inselee Best, a pending agreement with Kenyon Disend, and the repeal of zoning sections via Ordinance 1700. They will also vote on a credit‑card policy resolution, approve task orders for a Montgomery water main replacement and an alleyway sewer lining project, and consider interlocal agreements for fire investigative services and fuels‑reduction work.

• Legal Services Agreement with Inselee Best (Mayor Lundh)
• Ordinance 1700 repealing Sections 13.10.070 & 13.10.080 (Planner Colleda Monick)
• Resolution 2025-012 Credit Card Policy (City Administrator Rob Omans)
• Task Order 2025-02 Montgomery Water Main Replacement (Public Works Director Mathew Bailey)
• Interlocal Agreement with Kittitas County for Fire Investigative Services (Fire Chief Ed Mills)

The council approved a new legal services agreement with Inslee Best and authorized a $10,000 payment to City Heights for ongoing litigation. It also granted the fire chief authority to issue a burn ban, repealed two sections of the municipal code, and updated the city credit‑card policy. Additional approvals included a water‑main replacement, a sewer‑lining project, and an inter‑local fire investigative services agreement.

• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Inslee Best (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 payment to City Heights for litigation (6-0)
• Approved fire chief authority to issue burn ban (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1700 repealing Sections 13.10.070 & 13.10.080 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-012 Credit Card Policy update (6-0)
• Approved Task Order 2025-02 Montgomery Water Main Replacement (6-0)
• Approved Task Order 2025-03 Alleyway Sewer Lining Project (6-0)
• Approved inter‑local agreement for fire investigative services with Kittitas County (6-0)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review several unfinished and new items. Unfinished business includes a cemetery code amendment, a federal bridge program update, signage at Laurel Hill Cemetery, and a sewer usage reimbursement request. New business covers low‑income housing fee schedule, a Flag Pole Park proposal, the Montgomery water main replacement, and an alleyway sewer lining project. Decisions will be made on these items during the June 4, 2025 meeting.

• Cemetery Code Amendment Ordinance – presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
• Federal Local Bridge Program update – Mathew Bailey
• Low Income Housing Facilities Schedule of Charges – Mike Heit, HLA
• Montgomery Water Main Replacement – Mathew Bailey
• Alleyway Sewer Lining Project – Mathew Bailey

The Public Works & Community Development Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the City Council repeal the low‑income housing facilities schedule of charges (code 13.10.080). It also recommended two task orders for the Montgomery waterline replacement and the Alleyway sewer main improvements.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (2 yes, 0 no)
• Recommended ordinance to repeal code 13.10.080 low‑income housing fees (2 yes, 0 no)
• Recommended Task Order No. 2025‑002 Montgomery Waterline Replacement to Council (2 yes, 0 no)
• Recommended Task Order No. 2025‑003 Alleyway Sewer Main Improvements to Council (2 yes, 0 no)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025 has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

The Cle Elum Planning Commission met on June 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM at 119 W First Street. The agenda included adoption of minutes, public hearing items, updates, new business, agenda development, and comments. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will vote on shifting its regular meeting time from 6:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Members will continue discussions on erosion control along Alliance Road, trailhead kiosk signage, permitting for group trail use, and interpretive sign permits. The commission will also consider approval of three portable toilet rental invoices totaling $330.

• Vote on moving commission meetings from 6:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to Cle Elum
• Discussion of signage at each trail head (kiosk)
• Discussion on permitting for groups/organizations using the trail
• Approval of three Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental invoices: $110, $115, and $105 for May 2025

The Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted its agenda and the May 5, 2025 minutes. It approved payment of three portable‑toilet invoices totaling $330 and moved regular meeting time to 4:00 p.m. Items on interpretive‑sign permitting, an open‑house schedule, and the interlocal agreement were tabled. The next meeting was set for July 14, 2025 and the session was adjourned.

• Adopted June 2, 2025 meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved payment of three portable‑toilet invoices totaling $330 (motion passed)
• Approved moving commission meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tabled interpretive‑sign permitting, open‑house schedule, and interlocal agreement (postponed)
• Set next meeting for July 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Roslyn City Council Chambers (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

General Government

The General Government Committee will consider unfinished business items, including Ordinance 1694 that amends Title 5 of the CEMC Business Licenses, Taxes, and Regulations, and a matter concerning CEMC Title 6 Animals. New business includes approval of the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes and a resolution (2025-012) on the city’s credit card policy. The committee will also hear other comments before adjourning.

• Ordinance 1694 Amending Title 5 CEMC Business Licenses, Taxes, and Regulations
• CEMC Title 6 Animals amendment discussion
• Resolution 2025-012 Credit Card Policy presented by Finance Director Robin Newcomb
• Approval of Meeting Minutes dated March 26, 2025

The committee approved the General Government meeting minutes dated March 26, 2025 with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. It recommended that Resolution 2025‑012, which updates the city credit‑card spending limit to $5,000 and removes the word “department” from Exhibit A, be sent to the City Council for consideration, also by a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. The discussion on CEMC Title 6 Animals was postponed and the item was tabled until the next General Government meeting in June.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Recommended Resolution 2025‑012 Credit Card Policy to Council (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Tabled CEMC Title 6 Animals code changes until June meeting

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will consider updates to the municipal code on addressing for emergency services and Chapter 2.15 on the Fire Department. A presentation from Yakima Heart Safe is scheduled. The committee will also vote on minutes from three previous meetings.

• Yakima Heart Safe presentation by Dan Mohrbacher
• Discussion of municipal code on addressing for police/fire
• Discussion of Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from April 16, May 9, and May 16, 2025 meetings

The Public Safety & Health Committee approved the meeting minutes from April 16, May 9, and May 16, 2025. Each motion was carried with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved May 9, 2025 special meeting minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved May 16, 2025 special meeting minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss a bond release for Phase 1 of the City Heights sewer infrastructure project (Lots 13‑26). Council members will also consider the acceptance of the City Heights Sewer Infrastructure (2025‑014) and the nomination of Miners Memorial Park (No. 7) to the Historic Registry. The consent agenda includes approval of payables totaling $873,804.32 and a downtown revitalization construction estimate of $129,745.81.

• Bond Release City Heights Sewer Infrastructure, Phase 1 (Lots 13‑26) – presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
• 2025‑014 City Heights Sewer Infrastructure Acceptance – presented by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
• Consideration of No. 7 Miners Memorial Park for Historic Registry – presented by Planner Colleda Monick
• Progress Estimate No. 11 Downtown Revitalization Improvement Phase 3 – $129,745.81
• Payables – $873,804.32

The council approved the addition of No. 7 Miners Memorial Park to the Historic Registry (6‑0). It also authorized Mayor Lundh to sign the bond release for City Heights Sewer Infrastructure Phase 1 lots 13‑26 (6‑0) and approved the acceptance of City Heights Sewer Infrastructure Phase 1 lots 30‑59 (5‑1). A motion to deny the same acceptance failed because it lacked a second.

• Approved Resolution 2025-013 adding No. 7 Miners Memorial Park to Historic Registry (6‑0)
• Authorized Mayor Lundh to sign bond release for City Heights Sewer Infrastructure Phase 1 lots 13‑26 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-014 City Heights Sewer Infrastructure Acceptance (5‑1)
• Approved agenda as presented (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)
• Approved absence of Councilmember Cook (6‑0)
• Motion to deny Resolution 2025-014 failed due to lack of a second (no vote)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from March and April 2025 and hear citizen comments. The main new business item is discussion of No. 7 Miner's Memorial Park. Commissioners and staff will also provide updates.

• Discussion of No. 7 Miner's Memorial Park

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18 and April 15 meetings. Commissioners voted to recommend that No. 7 Miners Memorial Park be added to the City of Cle Elum Local Historic Register. The recommendation motion was carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 3:44 p.m.

• Approved adoption of March 18 and April 15 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended No. 7 Miners Memorial Park for inclusion on the local historic register (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on non-project text amendments to multiple chapters of the Cle Elum Municipal Code (CEMC) related to land use and zoning, including adding a new chapter for permitted land uses. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from May 6, a planning update from the Climate Task Force and staff, and no new business.

• Public hearing on text amendments to CEMC Chapters 17.16, 17.20, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.34, 17.36, 17.50, 17.90 (12.18), 14.20.030, 14.30.040, 14.30.220, 14.30.240, 16.30.040, and adding new section 17.14 – Permitted Land Uses
• Adoption of minutes from May 6, 2025
• Planning update including Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius and staff announcements from City Planner Colleda Monick

The Planning Commission adopted the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion passed with one abstention. It then unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed non‑project text amendments to numerous CEMC chapters, as outlined in staff report SEP‑2025‑001. No new business or citizen comments were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025.

• Adopted May 6, 2025 minutes (motion passed, Brissey abstained)
• Recommended approval of CEMC text amendments (unanimous)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will meet to consider unfinished business regarding park reservations and take other committee comments. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural.

• Unfinished business: Park Reservations

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee reviewed numerous issues related to park reservations, including seasonal timing, fees, enforcement, liability forms, and cancellation policies. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. after discussion.

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee is holding a study session. The body will address unfinished business regarding the Municipal Code as it relates to fire and police addressing.

• Discussion of Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)

The Public Safety & Health Committee discussed possible changes to the municipal code for addressing, including terminology and numbering conventions. No formal actions or votes were taken. The committee will schedule another study session, with Cassidy Buechle‑Curtis to send out a notice of available dates.

Lodging Tax & Event

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee will consider several event applications for 2025, including Parish Picnic, Ride to Defeat ALS, Pioneer Queen Coronation, and Skate Park Grand Opening. They will also discuss updates to the lodging tax application and fund balance, and continue work on park reservations and special events code.

• Parish Picnic 2025 Event Application
• Ride to Defeat ALS 2025 Event Application
• Pioneer Queen Coronation 2025 Event Application
• Skate Park Grand Opening 2025 Event Application
• Update Lodging Tax Application and Fund Balance

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved the minutes from April 16, 2025, and five event applications, each passing with a 2‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also scheduled a work‑study meeting on May 19, 2025, to examine park reservation processes, and a study session on June 30, 2025, for the special events code. Additional discussion covered updates to the lodging tax application and alcohol service rules for events.

• Approved meeting minutes dated April 16, 2025 (2 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Parish Picnic 2025 event application (2 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Ride to Defeat ALS 2025 event application (2 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Pioneer Queen Coronation 2025 event application (2 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Skate Park Grand Opening 2025 event application (2 yes, 0 no)
• Scheduled work‑study meeting on park reservations for May 19, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
• Scheduled special events code study session for June 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting of an executive session. The body will discuss agency enforcement actions or potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(i) regarding litigation or enforcement actions

The council approved the recorded absence of Councilmember Jerred Weis. The motion was made by Councilmember Steven Harper, seconded by Councilmember Steven Cook, and passed unanimously with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other actions were taken; the executive session concluded without decisions.

• Approved Councilmember Jerred Weis's absence (5-0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, including payables of $874,120.05 and payroll vouchers of $314,886.12, as well as a $317,139.19 progress estimate for the Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements. New business includes Ordinance 1697 to update the May 2025 salary schedule and Resolution 2025-011 to address the police vehicle surplus. The council will also review a Veolia contract extension and other departmental reports.

• Payables $874,120.05
• Payroll Vouchers $314,886.12
• Progress Estimate No. 2 Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements $317,139.19
• Ordinance 1697 – Updating the May 2025 Salary Schedule
• Resolution 2025-011 – Police Vehicle Surplus

The council approved several contracts and resolutions, including the new lease with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, an update to the Code Enforcement Officer salary schedule, and a limit on hours spent on public records requests. It also approved the Hanson Ponds MOU, the police vehicle surplus, the Veolia water‑treatment contract extension, and an asbestos‑training contract. Finally, the council authorized the police chief to use proceeds from the vehicle surplus to buy two used patrol cars.

• Approved New Lease Agreement with Kittitas County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1697 updating Code Enforcement Officer salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-010 limiting public‑records request hours (5-0)
• Approved Hanson Ponds MOU with Kittitas Conservation Trust (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-011 police vehicle surplus (5-0)
• Approved Veolia Contract Extension for water and treatment plants (5-0)
• Approved Asbestos Training Contract for Public Works (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two used police vehicles using sale proceeds (5-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will address unfinished business and then move to new business, focusing on a discussion about a police vehicle. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Police Vehicle – discussion (new business item a)
• Unfinished Business – review (item 2)

The Public Safety & Health Committee discussed the condition of police vehicles and a proposal to replace two of them. Members voted 3‑0 to recommend the council approve Resolution 2025‑011 to surplus the two vehicles. No other actions were taken.

• Recommend Council approve Resolution 2025-011 to surplus two police vehicles (3-0)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to sewer rates, a cemetery code amendment ordinance, and a review of paid parking. Other topics include cemetery irrigation, the Federal Local Bridge Program, and a contract extension with Veolia. The meeting also covers a leak adjustment request and further discussion of UKC Baseball.

• Proposed amendment to sewer rates
• Cemetery code amendment ordinance and associated rules letter from Elaine Rustvold
• Paid parking review presented by Mayor Lundh
• Federal Local Bridge Program discussion led by Public Works Director Mathew Bailey
• Veolia contract extension discussed by Mathew Bailey

The committee approved the installation of a new irrigation system at the cemetery with a cost estimate of $122,208. It also recommended re‑establishing a .7 sewer rate for multifamily housing and recommended extending the Veolia water and sewer contract. Minutes from April 2, 2025 and a $228.13 leak relief request were approved. Several items were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved cemetery irrigation installation ($122,208) – 3 yes, 0 no
• Recommended re‑establishing .7 sewer rate for multifamily – 3 yes, 0 no
• Approved April 2, 2025 Public Works & Community Development minutes – 3 yes, 0 no
• Recommended leak relief payment of $228.13 – 3 yes, 0 no
• Recommended Veolia contract extension to council – 2 yes, 0 no

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a Comprehensive Plan checklist summary and consider a proposal for No. 7 Miner's Memorial Park. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting. A future public hearing is planned for text amendments to multiple zoning and development codes. The commission will also receive updates from the Climate Task Force and staff.

• No. 7 Miner's Memorial Park discussion
• Comprehensive Plan Updates - Checklist Summary
• Upcoming public hearing for text amendments to sections 17.14, 17.16, 17.20, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.34, 17.36, 17.50, 17.90, 14.20.030, 14.30.040, 14.30.220, 14.30.240, 16.30.040
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius
• Adoption of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to excuse Commissioner Colin Brissey, with the motion carried. It then adopted the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes as presented, with the motion passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioner Colin Brissey (motion carried)
• Adopted April 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will discuss continued erosion control from Alliance Rd to the City of Cle Elum, signage at trail head kiosks, permitting for groups using the trail, and interpretive sign permits. They will also hear a presentation from the Heritage Club on interpretive signs and approve six invoices for portable toilet rentals totaling $675.

• Heritage Club Interpretive Sign Presentation
• Continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd to Cle Elum
• Discussion on signage at each trail head (kiosk)
• Discussion on groups/organizations using the trail and required permitting
• Approval of six invoices for Brown and Jackson Portable Toilet Rental totaling $675 ($105 each for Jan-Apr, plus $125 and $130 in April)

The Coal Mines Trail Commission approved six portable‑toilet rental invoices totaling $675. Several agenda items, including the meeting agenda and previous minutes, were adopted. Multiple discussion items were tabled for future meetings. The next meeting was scheduled for June 2, 2025.

• Excused members Laura and Nolan (motion passed)
• Adopted the May 5, 2025 meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted January 6, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved fiscal matters: six portable‑toilet invoices totaling $675 (motion passed)
• Set next meeting for June 2, 2025 at 6 p.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. (motion passed)
• Tabled discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to the City (postponed)
• Tabled discussion on trail‑head signage kiosks (postponed)

General Government

The April 23, 2025, meeting of the Cle Elum General Government Committee was canceled. The agenda included unfinished business on CEMC Title 6 Animals and approval of the March 26, 2025, meeting minutes, but no action was taken.

• Meeting canceled
• CEMC Title 6 Animals (unfinished business, not discussed)
• Meeting minutes from March 26, 2025 (not approved)

The Cle Elum General Government Committee met on April 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM. The agenda included unfinished business on CEMC Title 6 Animals and new business to consider the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or other formal actions, indicating no substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will hear a quarterly financial report and discuss recreational amenities at Bullfrog Flats. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a special session ahead of the regular council meeting later that evening.

• Quarterly Report from Finance Director Robin Newcomb
• Discussion of Recreational Amenities at Bullfrog Flats

The council heard the Finance Director’s Q1 budget report and noted a $141,000 general fund balance. Public Works discussed the Vac Truck’s performance since its return. A brief overview of the Bullfrog Flats recreational amenities plan was presented. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the collection of water utility charges and adopting a new chapter regarding trespass warnings on city property. The body will also review payables and a progress estimate for the Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements.

• Payables dated April 22, 2025: $827,885.95
• Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements Progress Estimate No. 1 (Excavation West): $317,045.60
• Ordinance 1695: Repealing and Re-Enacting CEMC Section 13.12.080 (Water Utility Charges)
• Ordinance 1696: Adopting CEMC Chapter 12.10 (Trespass Warnings on City Property)
• Lodging Tax Application for Boulet Theater Productions Spring Production 2025

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It also passed Ordinance 1695 to change water utility charge collection and Ordinance 1696 to allow trespass warnings on city property. A part‑time code enforcement position and a $2,500 lodging tax request for the Boulet Theater production were approved. Two motions to excuse Councilmember Weis’s absence were rejected.

• Agenda approved (6‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (6‑0)
• Ordinance 1695 water utility collection approved (6‑0)
• Ordinance 1696 trespass warnings approved (6‑0)
• Part‑time Code Enforcement job description approved (6‑0)
• Boulet Theater $2,500 lodging tax application approved (6‑0)
• Motion to excuse Councilmember Weis absent failed (3‑3 tie broken by mayor’s no)
• Second motion to excuse Councilmember Weis absent failed (6‑0 yes)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review unfinished business including a 2025 lodging tax application from Boulet Theatre Productions for a spring production and an updated draft events application. New business includes approval of March 12 meeting minutes, an event application from Newberry Reunion for Firemans Park, discussion of a 3-on-3 basketball event, park reservations, lodging tax fund balance update, special events code, and an event tracker.

• Boulet Theatre Productions - Spring Production - 2025 Lodging Tax Application
• Newberry Reunion - Firemans Park 2025 Event Application
• 3 on 3 Basketball Discussion
• Special Events Code discussion by Steven Cook
• Lodging Tax Fund Balance Update

The committee voted to forward the Boulet Theater’s $2,500 lodging‑tax application to the City Council. It also adopted the updated event application for immediate use and approved the meeting minutes. The Newberry/Henry Reunion event in Firemans Park was approved, and the committee agreed to research park‑reservation procedures and report back at the next meeting.

• Forward Boulet Theater $2,500 lodging‑tax application to Council (3‑0)
• Adopt updated Event Application for immediate use (3‑0)
• Approve Committee meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approve Newberry/Henry Reunion event in Firemans Park (3‑0)
• Approve committee to research park‑reservation procedures and report at next meeting (3‑0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will take up unfinished business on municipal code addressing for fire and police, and a chapter on the fire department. New business includes Ordinance 1696 to adopt a new chapter on trespass warnings on city property. The committee will also consider meeting minutes from March 19.

• Unfinished business on municipal code addressing for fire and police
• Unfinished business on Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department
• Ordinance 1696 adopting new Chapter 12.10 CEMC 'Trespass Warnings on City Property'
• Approval of Public Safety & Health Committee meeting minutes from March 19, 2025
• Other committee comments

The committee elected Cassidy Buechle-Curtis as the new chair (3‑0). It approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It recommended Ordinance 1696, which would allow trespass warnings on city property, to the City Council for consideration (3‑0). The item on Chapter 2.15 Fire Department was tabled until the May meeting.

• Elected Cassidy Buechle-Curtis as chair (3‑0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended Ordinance 1696 to City Council (3‑0)
• Tabled Chapter 2.15 Fire Department item (no vote)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to introduce a new commissioner and review the Rules and Procedures for Designation Review. The body will also discuss a site visit for No. 7 Miner's Memorial Park.

• Introduction of New Commissioner Rusty Henrichsen
• Review of Bylaws: Rules and Procedures for Designation Review
• Site Visit: No. 7 Miner's Memorial Park
• CAMP Program Update from Commissioners Henrichsen and Richard

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the bylaws for designation review and staff distributed the relevant rules. Commissioners were reminded to conduct individual site visits to the No. 7 Miner’s Memorial Park. Staff announced openings on the Historic Preservation and Planning Commissions and upcoming training opportunities. A public hearing on the park’s local registry was scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Scheduled public hearing for No. 7 Miner’s Memorial Park on May 20, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a complete text amendment covering numerous zoning and development code sections (17.14–17.90, 14.20.030, 14.30.040, 14.30.220, 14.30.240, 16.30.040). The meeting also includes adoption of April 1 minutes, a Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius, and planning consultant announcements. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Text amendment review for code sections 17.14–17.90, 14.20.030, 14.30.040, 14.30.220, 14.30.240, and 16.30.040
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius
• Adoption of April 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Discussion on upcoming Comprehensive Plan updates

The Planning Commission approved a motion to excuse Commissioners Brissey and Steele, and voted to adopt the April 1, 2025 minutes as presented. The meeting was adjourned and the next commission session was scheduled for May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioners Brissey and Steele (motion carried)
• Adopted April 1, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Set next meeting for May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM (adjournment)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will address ongoing issues including erosion control from Alliance Road to Cle Elum, trail signage, and potential permitting for groups using the trail. They will also consider approval of three monthly portable toilet rental invoices totaling $315 for January through March 2025.

• Continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to the City of Cle Elum
• Continued discussion of signage at each trail head
• Discussion about groups/organizations using the trail or renting the trail and any required permitting
• Approval of Brown and Jackson Portable Toilet Rental invoices: $105 for Jan, $105 for Feb, $105 for Mar 2025

The Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 6 2025 meeting. It approved three Brown and Jackson portable‑toilet rental invoices, each for $105, covering January, February and March 2025. No other actions were recorded.

• Adopted meeting agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adopted January 6 2025 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Approved Brown & Jackson portable‑toilet invoice #192659 for $105 (Jan 2025)
• Approved Brown & Jackson portable‑toilet invoice #I93139 for $105 (Feb 2025)
• Approved Brown & Jackson portable‑toilet invoice #I93624 for $105 (Mar 2025)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss event applications and the current lodging tax fund balance. The body is reviewing requests for local productions and community events.

• Boulet Theatre Productions 2025 Lodging Tax Application
• Newberry Reunion event application for Firemans Park
• Lodging Tax Fund Balance update
• Discussion on 3 on 3 Basketball
• Review of Special Events Code

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee met on April 9, 2025 and went through its agenda, which included items such as the Boulet Theatre spring production application, a new event application for the Newberry Reunion, a 3‑on‑3 basketball discussion, park reservations, a lodging tax fund balance update, and a special events code review. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on these items.

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting for a study session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, unfinished business, new business, and committee comments. No specific items, such as ordinances, contracts, or public hearings, are listed. This is a standard study session with no scheduled decisions.

• Study session only; no substantive items on the agenda.

The Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee met on April 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM at 119 W First Street. The agenda covered a call to order, unfinished business, new business, and other comments. The minutes contain no recorded actions, approvals, or vote tallies. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will consider awarding bids for roundabout projects on SR 903 & Stafford Avenue and Second Street, along with related consultant and interlocal agreements. Other business includes a lease agreement with Kuney Construction for parcel 10357 and adoption of an IWorQ GIS program. The council will also approve a proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Library Week.

• Bid award recommendation for Second Street Roundabout
• Consultant agreement (HLA) for Second Street Roundabout
• WSDOT joint agreement for Second Street Roundabout project
• Lease agreement with Kuney Construction for parcel 10357
• Consent agenda payables of $206,310.82 and payroll of $309,507.48

The City Council approved the award of the Stafford Avenue Roundabout bid to Interwest Construction with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved an $85,000 consultant agreement for the Second Street Roundabout, a WSDOT joint‑enterprise agreement for the same project, a month‑to‑month lease with Kuney Construction, and the purchase of an IWorQ water‑sewer GIS module. All motions passed unanimously except the consultant agreement, which passed 5‑1.

• Awarded Stafford Avenue Roundabout bid to Interwest Construction (6‑0)
• Approved TIB Consultant Agreement for Second Street Roundabout, $85,000 (5‑1)
• Approved WSDOT Joint Enterprise Agreement for Second Street Roundabout (6‑0)
• Approved month‑to‑month lease with Kuney Construction, $1,000 per month (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of IWorQ water‑sewer GIS module, $3,000 per year (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including payables and payroll vouchers (6‑0)
• Approved absence of Councilmembers Williams and Weis (5‑0)
• Approved proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes from January 6, 2025, and hear public comments. Unfinished business includes continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd to the City of Cle Elum, signage at each trail head, and a discussion about groups using the trail and potential permitting. The commission will also approve three monthly portable toilet rental invoices from Brown and Jackson for $105 each (January, February, March 2025).

• Continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd to the City of Cle Elum
• Continued discussion on signage at each trail head
• Discussion about groups/organizations using the trail and permitting requirements
• Approval of Brown and Jackson Portable Toilet Rental invoices: $105 for Jan, $105 for Feb, $105 for Mar 2025

The Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of three portable‑toilet rental invoices, each for $105, covering January, February and March 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Adopted January 6, 2025 minutes
• Approved Brown and Jackson portable toilet invoice #192659 for $105 (Jan 2025)
• Approved Brown and Jackson portable toilet invoice #I93139 for $105 (Feb 2025)
• Approved Brown and Jackson portable toilet invoice #I93624 for $105 (Mar 2025)

Public Works & Community Development

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review a proposed amendment to sewer rates, a cemetery code amendment regarding flowers, and a baseball fields agreement. Other items include water disconnection procedures, street lighting, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Cemetery code amendment ordinance with public letters on flower rules
• Proposed amendment to sewer rates presented by Scott Lien
• Water disconnection procedures and policy for past due accounts
• Street lighting discussion
• Baseball fields agreement

The committee voted 3‑0 to form a citizen committee to review the Cemetery Code Amendment Ordinance. It also voted 2‑0 to recommend approval of the I WorQ GIS program module to the council. The committee voted 2‑0 to recommend a resolution extending the baseball fields agreement for another year until a new contract is drafted. Additionally, the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a 2‑0 vote.

• Form citizen committee for cemetery code amendment (3‑0 approved)
• Recommend I WorQ GIS program module to council (2‑0 approved)
• Recommend resolution to extend baseball fields agreement (2‑0 approved)
• Approve March 5, 2025 committee minutes (2‑0 approved)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will meet to continue discussion on Section 17.14, a new Table of Permitted Users, and consider definitions in Section 14.20.030. The meeting also includes a Climate Task Force update and staff announcements. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Continued discussion on 17.14 - NEW Table of Permitted Users
• Consideration of 14.20.030 - Definitions
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius
• Planning consultant staff announcements

The commission approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to keep the CEMC 17.14 Table of Permitted Uses as presented, with no changes. The proposed amendments to CEMC 14.20.030 Definitions were accepted without additional changes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted March 18, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Maintained CEMC 17.14 Table of Permitted Uses as presented (no change)
• Accepted CEMC 14.20.030 Definitions amendments without further changes

General Government

The General Government Committee will consider two unfinished business items: an amendment to the Title 5 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations ordinance and a CEMC Title 6 Animals item. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the February 26, 2025 General Government meeting and hear any other committee comments.

• Ordinance XXXX amendment to Title 5 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
• CEMC Title 6 Animals item
• Approval of February 26, 2025 General Government meeting minutes

The General Government Committee voted 3‑0 to approve an amendment to Title 5 Business Licenses, sending it to the city attorney and then to the Council for consideration. The committee also voted 3‑0 to approve the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance amendment to Title 5 Business Licenses (3‑0); to be reviewed by attorney and forwarded to Council
• Approved February 26, 2025 General Government meeting minutes (3‑0)

Special Meeting

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a closed record public hearing on Resolution 2025-008 concerning the Bullfrog Flats Master Plat and three preliminary plats. An open hearing will follow on Resolution 2025-009 to amend the 2002 Development Agreement, including transferring it from Sun to Blue Fern, extending the term to 2037, and approving traffic and water mitigation agreements. Both hearings will be part of this special meeting.

• Closed record public hearing on Resolution 2025-008 - Bullfrog Flats Master Plat and 3 Preliminary Plats
• Open hearing on Resolution 2025-009 - Amending the 2002 Development Agreement
• Request to transfer the Development Agreement from Sun to Blue Fern
• Request to extend the Development Agreement term by 10 years to 2037
• Traffic Mitigation Agreement and Water Mitigation Agreement as part of Resolution 2025-009

The council voted to approve Resolution 2025-008, adopting the Bullfrog Flats master plat and preliminary plats for phases S-1, S-2, and J. They also approved Resolution 2025-009, transferring the development agreement to Bullfrog Flats and amending related transportation and water mitigation agreements. A motion to record the absence of three councilmembers passed unanimously.

• Approved absence of Councilmembers Harper, Weis, and Malek (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-008 – Bullfrog Flats master and preliminary plats (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-009 – transfer and amendment of development, transportation, and water agreements (7-0)

City Council

The council will consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of meeting minutes, special meeting minutes, and payables totaling $255,566.96. Department head reports and public appearances will be heard, and the 2025 Seal Coat project (TIB Project Number 2‑E‑930(007)-1) will be discussed. An appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission and several community updates will also be presented.

• Approve payables of $255,566.96
• Appointment of Rusty Henrichsen to the Historic Preservation Commission
• 2025 Seal Coat – TIB Project Number 2‑E‑930(007)-1
• Washington State Horse Park update
• Carpenter Memorial Library update

The council authorized a $10,000 extra payment to CHH and up to $10,000 for the mediator in an ongoing mediation. They appointed Rusty Henrichsen to the Historic Preservation Commission and approved the 2025 seal‑coat project. Several lodging‑tax applications were approved, including $67,719.61 for holiday lighting, $30,879 for Pioneer Day events, $27,973.23 for a visitor‑center staff position, and $7,750 for the Christmas parade and fireworks. All motions passed with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved $10,000 extra payment to CHH and up to $10,000 mediator fee (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Appointed Rusty Henrichsen to the Historic Preservation Commission (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 2025 Seal Coat TIB Projects (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved CEDA Christmas in Cle Elum Parade & Fireworks lodging‑tax application for $7,750 (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved CEDA Christmas in Cle Elum Holiday Lighting lodging‑tax application for $67,719.61 (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved CEDA Cle Elum Visitor Center staffing lodging‑tax application for $27,973.23 (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved CEDA Pioneer Day Parade & Dock Diving Dogs lodging‑tax application for $30,879.00 (7‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Pioneer Queen Coronation Meet & Greet lodging‑tax application for $2,400 (7‑yes, 0‑no)

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address one item of new business. Mayor Lundh will lead a discussion regarding City Council participation for City Heights litigation.

• Designation of City Council participation for City Heights litigation

The council approved the absence of Councilmembers Williams and Malek. It approved the meeting agenda. It appointed Councilmember Buechle-Curtis and Mayor Pro Tem Harper as the council’s representatives for the City Heights negotiations.

• Approved absence of Councilmembers Williams and Malek (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Buechle-Curtis and Mayor Pro Tem Harper to represent council in City Heights negotiations (5-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee will discuss and potentially approve an interlocal agreement with Kittitas County for fire investigative services, as presented by Fire Chief Mills. They also plan to address unfinished business regarding municipal code for addressing (fire/police) and consider updates to the Fire Department chapter of the municipal code.

• Interlocal Agreement Between Kittitas County and City of Cle Elum for Fire Investigative Services
• Unfinished Business: Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)
• New Business: Cle Elum Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department
• Approve meeting minutes from November 19, 2024
• Elect Chair Person

The committee elected Ken Ratliff as chair (2‑yes, 1‑no). It approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3‑yes, 0‑no). Members voted to recommend the fire investigative services interlocal agreement to the City Council pending legal review (3‑yes, 0‑no). The meeting time was changed to 2:00 p.m. for future sessions.

• Ken Ratliff appointed Chair (2 yes, 1 no)
• Approved November 19, 2024 committee minutes (3 yes, 0 no)
• Recommended interlocal fire investigative services agreement to Council after City Attorney review (3 yes, 0 no)
• Changed regular meeting time to 2:00 p.m. (unanimous approval)
• Scheduled April 9, 2025 study session on addressing Bullfrog Flats

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a lighting project in Downtown Cle Elum. They will also discuss commission interests and future meeting topics for 2025.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for lighting project in Downtown Cle Elum (conceptual review)
• Discussion on 2025 Planning Priorities
• Adoption of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a new Table of Permitted Uses (17.14) and updated definitions (14.20.030). They will also receive an update from Commissioner Cornelius on the Climate Task Force and staff announcements. No public hearings are scheduled.

• New Table of Permitted Uses (17.14)
• Definitions update (14.20.030)
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss updates to the event application language and noise ordinance. They will also consider several 2025 event applications including the Terry Bland Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, UKC Bicycle Rodeo, Pioneer Breakfast, Calvary Chapel Easter at the Park, and Boulet Theatre Productions Spring Production, as well as lodging tax applications for CEDA parades, fireworks, holiday lighting, and the Cle Elum Downtown Association Visitor Center.

• Update Event Application verbiage and noise ordinance (Unfinished Business)
• Terry Bland Memorial Easter Egg Hunt - 2025 Event Application
• UKC Bicycle Rodeo - 2025 Event Application
• Boulet Theatre Productions - Spring Production - 2025 Lodging Tax Application
• CEDA Christmas in Cle Elum Parade & Fireworks - 2025 Lodging Tax Application

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will consider multiple items including a consent agenda with payroll and payables, engagement of legal counsel, and department reports. The main new business is approval of Certified Acceptance agreements for federally funded projects with Kittitas County, covering Stafford Ave Sidewalk, SR 903 Speed Camera, Park Street Pedestrian Corridor Feasibility Study, First Street & Oakes Avenue Resurfacing, and signalization safety improvements at W. First Street & Hartwig Blvd. The council will also discuss a scope of work for Bullfrog Flats Phase 1 monitoring and conduct an executive session on potential litigation.

• Consent agenda includes payroll vouchers of $348,577.18 and payables of $374,503.82
• Engagement of VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP to provide legal services
• Certified Acceptance agreements for five federally funded projects with Kittitas County
• Historical Research Associates scope for Bullfrog Flats Phase 1 Monitoring and Inadvertent Discovery Plan
• Public comment on a smoke complaint from Kris Sullivan

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business including a Cemetery Code Amendment Ordinance, with letters from residents about imitation flowers and flowers in the cemetery. New business items include a quote for a Master Meter AMI Repeater, the IWork GIS Program, and a Baseball Fields Agreement. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting.

• Cemetery Code Amendment Ordinance with letters from Rebecca Hackett (imitation flowers) and Darci Correa (flowers in cemetery)
• Master Meter AMI Repeater Quote
• IWork GIS Program
• Baseball Fields Agreement
• Approval of February 5, 2025 committee minutes

General

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a proposal for a multifamily residential complex. The project involves two buildings in the General Commercial zoning district.

• Proposal for a three-story, 48-unit multifamily residential complex at 4240 Bullfrog Road
• Project includes a mix of two- and three-bedroom units
• Proposal includes approximately 72 onsite parking spaces

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss amendments to two city code sections: 17.50 (P Public Reserve District) and 16.30.040 (Final Plats). They will also receive updates on the Climate Task Force and the Table of Permitted Uses subcommittee. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of code section 17.50 – P Public Reserve District
• Discussion of code section 16.30.040 – Final Plats
• Commissioner Cornelius – Climate Task Force Update
• Commissioner Brissey – Sub-Committee: Table of Permitted Uses Update
• Adoption of February 18, 2025, meeting minutes

General

The March 3, 2025 meeting of the Coal Mines Trail Commission has been canceled. The agenda included continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to Cle Elum, trailhead signage, and permitting for group use of the trail. A $105 invoice for portable toilet rental was listed for approval.

• Meeting canceled (item 1a)
• Continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to Cle Elum
• Continued discussion of signage at each trail head
• Discussion of groups/organizations using the trail and required permitting
• Brown and Jackson Portable Toilet Rental invoice for $105.00

General Government

The General Government Committee will meet to discuss proposed changes to CEMC Title 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) and CEMC Title 6 (Animals). The committee will also elect a chairperson and consider approval of minutes from November 27, 2024. No final decisions are made at this committee level; discussions may lead to recommendations to the full City Council.

• Election of chairperson for the committee
• Approval of November 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of CEMC Title 5 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
• Discussion of CEMC Title 6 Animals

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for discussing agency enforcement actions or potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(i) regarding legal counsel, enforcement actions, or potential litigation

City Council

The council will hear a presentation by Finance Director Robin Newcomb on the final budget for the fourth quarter of 2024. This item is the only substantive business on the agenda. The meeting will then proceed to other committee comments before adjourning.

• Quarter 1‑4 2024 Final Budget Report presentation by Finance Director Robin Newcomb

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting will consider a resolution (2025-005) concerning surplus funds for City Hall and Public Works, and a contract for cleaning services. The council will also approve the appointment of Kathleen Sullivan to the Library Board of Trustees and adopt the February 25 payables totaling $273,938.15. Additional discussion items include fire department consolidation and routine department reports.

• Resolution 2025-005 Surplus City Hall/Public Works – City Administrator Rob Omans
• Cleaning Service Agreement – City Administrator Rob Omans
• Appointment of Kathleen Sullivan to the Library Board of Trustees – Mayor Lundh
• Payables dated February 25, 2025 – $273,938.15
• Fire Department Consolidation Discussion – Mayor Lundh

Public Safety & Health

The February 19, 2025 Public Safety & Health Committee meeting was canceled. No votes or actions occurred. The agenda listed items such as electing a chair, reviewing unfinished business on municipal code, and approving minutes from November 19, 2024, but none were addressed.

• Elect Chair Person (planned)
• Unfinished Business – Municipal Code addressing fire/police (planned)
• Approve minutes from November 19, 2024 (planned)
• Consider revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department (planned)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, was canceled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will adopt minutes from January, receive updates from the Climate Task Force and a subcommittee on the Table of Permitted Uses, and consider new business including a Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan and proposed code changes to public notice requirements (14.30.240) and the classification table (14.30.040). No public hearings are scheduled.

• Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed changes to 14.30.240 – Public Notice Requirements
• Proposed changes to 14.30.040 – Classification Table
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius
• Table of Permitted Uses update from subcommittee

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and review unfinished business, including updating the event application regarding verbiage and noise ordinance. New business includes approving minutes from January 13, 2025, and considering two applications: a 2025 Lodging Tax application from Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust for a Coal Mines Trail Interpretive Wayside Project, and an event application for the HI90 Grindy Bicycle Ride in 2025.

• Elect chairperson
• Update event application (verbiage, noise ordinance)
• 2025 Lodging Tax Application - Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust - Coal Mines Trail Interpretive Wayside Project
• HI90 Grindy Bicycle Ride Event Application 2025
• Approval of January 13, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting will consider routine consent agenda items, including payroll vouchers of $317,855.95 and accounts payable of $613,858.73. Department heads will give reports on administration, planning, public works, police, fire, and water services. New business includes acceptance of the Second Street Pathway safety project, a study of a Fourth Street right‑of‑way vacation, an amendment to wastewater rates (Ordinance 1693), and adoption of the 2025 fee schedule (Resolution 2025-007).

• Payroll vouchers – $317,855.95 (Consent Agenda)
• Accounts payable – $613,858.73 (Consent Agenda)
• Second Street Pathway – Safety Stabilization Project Acceptance
• Ordinance 1693 – Amendment to wastewater rates, charges & fees
• Resolution 2025-007 – Adoption of the 2025 fee schedule

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss a contract with Veolia and cemetery cleanup. The committee will also review specific requests for water leak adjustments and a sewer deduct meter application.

• Veolia contract discussion
• Cemetery clean up discussion
• Myles Turpen leak adjustment request
• Traci Schiffner leak adjustment request
• Sewer deduct meter application

Planning Commission

The February 4, 2025, Planning Commission meeting was canceled. No business was conducted, and no public hearings or decisions occurred.

General

The February 3, 2025 meeting of the Coal Mines Trail Commission has been canceled. Items that were to be discussed include continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to Cle Elum, signage at trail heads, and permitting for groups using the trail. A $105.00 invoice for portable toilet rental from Brown and Jackson was also on the agenda for approval.

• Continued discussion on erosion control from Alliance Rd. to Cle Elum
• Continued discussion on signage at each trail head
• Discussion on permitting for groups/organizations using or renting the trail
• Brown and Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #192659 for $105.00

General

The Cle Elum Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on January 30, 2025, to consider the Bullfrog Flats mixed-use development. The proposal includes a boundary line adjustment, master plat, and preliminary plats for the first three phases (397 units), plus a 10-year extension of the 2002 Development Agreement. The overall project plans 1,334 units, commercial space, parks, and affordable housing sites. City staff report will be available online January 15.

• Public hearing for Bullfrog Flats Development – 397 units in phases S-1, S-2, and J
• Boundary line adjustment to establish parcels and phase boundaries
• Master plat and preliminary plat applications for first three phases
• Extension of Development Agreement from Sun Communities through 2037
• New road connecting Bullfrog Road to SR 903 as primary access

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will consider several resolutions, including filing a Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition and retaining Stoel Rives LLP as counsel. A separate resolution addresses the city's financial stability. A public hearing will be held to amend the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The council will also approve recent payables and a downtown First Street improvement estimate.

• Resolution 2025-006: Approve filing of a Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition and employ Stoel Rives LLP as bankruptcy counsel
• Resolution 2025-005: Address the financial stability of the City of Cle Elum
• Public Hearing to Amend the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Approve Payables dated January 28, 2025 for $302,703.03
• Progress Estimate No. 10 First Street Improvements – Downtown Revitalization – $66,022.50

General Government

The General Government Committee will consider unfinished business on the municipal code review for Title 3 (Revenue & Finance). New business includes adopting minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting and reviewing proposed updates to Title 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) and Title 6 (Animals). No decisions are noted beyond discussion of these code items.

• Unfinished Business – Cle Elum Municipal Code Review, Title 3 Revenue & Finance
• New Business – Adoption of November 27, 2024 General Government Meeting Minutes
• New Business – Review of CEMC Title 5 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
• New Business – Review of CEMC Title 6 Animals

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council is meeting in a special executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters related to agency enforcement actions or potential litigation. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists only of call to order, executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss enforcement actions or litigation

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will review unfinished business on the municipal code related to fire and police services. It will then consider two new business items: approval of the November 19, 2024 committee meeting minutes and a proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 concerning the Fire Department. No other decisions are listed.

• Unfinished Business – municipal code addressing fire/police issues
• Approve committee meeting minutes dated November 19, 2024
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2.15 Fire Department

Historic Preservation

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will meet on January 21, 2025, to conduct routine business including adoption of minutes from October and November 2024. The main item is a review of the Local Historic Building Register. The public may comment on non-agenda items.

• Review of Local Historic Building Register
• Adoption of October 15, 2024 and November 19, 2024 minutes
• Citizen comments on non-agenda items (limited to 5 minutes)

Planning Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, including election of a chair and vice chair, adoption of minutes, and public comment. No public hearings are scheduled. Commissioners will receive updates on the Climate Task Force and the Table of Permitted Uses subcommittee.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Update from Commissioner Cornelius on Climate Task Force
• Update from Commissioner Brissey on Table of Permitted Uses Subcommittee
• Staff announcements from Planning Consultant Colleda Monick

General Government

The council will hold a special meeting on Jan 14, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, an executive session to discuss legal matters under RCW 42.30.110(i), and adjournment. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Executive Session to discuss agency enforcement or litigation matters per RCW 42.30.110(i)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the Cle Elum & South Cle Elum Water System Plan and a resolution supporting the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District's Proposition No. 1 Capital Levy. The body will also review hotel/motel tax fund grants and various infrastructure payments.

• Resolution 2025-002: Adopting the City of Cle Elum & South Cle Elum Water System Plan
• Resolution 2025-003: Support for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District's Proposition No. 1 Capital Levy
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization payment of $241,652.74
• Approval of payables totaling $459,218.43 (Dec 31) and $582,441.26 (Jan 14)
• Resolution 2025-001: Distribution of the 2025 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Grants

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee is meeting to discuss event applications for 2025 and a lodging tax application for the City Hall remodel. The committee will also review updates to the event application regarding noise ordinances and verbiage.

• 2025 Event Application for Pioneer Days
• 2025 Event Application for Christmas In Cle Elum Tree Lighting
• 2025 Event Application for Boo Elum
• 2025 Event Application for Christmas In Cle Elum Parade
• 2025 Lodging Tax Application for City of Cle Elum City Hall Remodel - Tourism

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will review a proposed repeal of CEMC 17.34 (Business Park District) and discuss the 2024 accomplishments and a periodic work plan for comprehensive plan amendments. Updates will be provided on the Table of Permitted Uses, the Climate Task Force, and other planning items. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consideration of proposed repeal of CEMC 17.34 Business Park District
• 2024 recap of Planning Commission accomplishments
• Periodic work plan for Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Update on Table of Permitted Uses from subcommittee
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will discuss ongoing erosion control from Alliance Road to Cle Elum, signage at each trail head, and permitting for groups using or renting the trail. They will also approve four invoices for portable restroom rentals totaling $415. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and approval of November 2024 minutes.

• Continued discussion of erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Continued discussion of signage at each trail head
• Discussion about groups/organizations using or renting the trail and any required permitting
• Approval of Brown & Jackson Portable Rental invoices: #191376 ($90), #191377 ($115), #191633 ($105), #192151 ($105)

City Council

The City Council will hold an appointment interview for Council Position No. 1, with the final appointment to be made in an open meeting. The Council will also discuss Ordinance 1692, which revises Chapter 13.12.115 of the municipal code concerning relief of utility bills. No other items are listed for decision.

• Appointment interview for Council Position No. 1 (candidate: Cassidy Buechle‑Curtis)
• Ordinance 1692 – revision of Chapter 13.12.115 on utility bill relief

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will consider a code revision to CEMC 13.12.115 regarding sewer overage as unfinished business. New business includes a discussion on using residential water usage averages to calculate sewer rates and a leak relief request from Michael Weiser. The committee will also receive an informational update on the Veolia contract.

• Code revision to CEMC 13.12.115 - Sewer Overage
• Discussion on Residential Water Usage Average for Sewer Rates
• Leak Relief Request - Michael Weiser
• Veolia Contract - FYI
• Approval of December 5, 2024 meeting minutes