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East Wenatchee public meetings in 2021

66 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council workshop Dec. 16, 2021

This is a council workshop agenda with no specific items listed beyond the meeting time and linked documents. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate, with no decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses rules update, takes no action

The City Council held a workshop to discuss reviewing and updating the Council Rules and Procedures. All councilmembers provided comments, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council scheduled special meeting for December 16, 2021

The provided agenda text does not list specific discussion topics or decisions. The document only indicates that a special meeting was scheduled for 5:30 P.M.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes SR-28 crossing study agreement

The East Wenatchee City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council (CDTC) to fund evaluation of alternatives for the SR-28 Grade Separated Crossing project, with costs not to exceed $12,604. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission holds routine December meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to the December agenda PDF, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Feb. 11 lateral police officer oral board

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting and set February 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. for a lateral police officer oral board test. The commission also approved the oral board questions for the lateral officer position. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).

Tue Dec 7, 2021

City Council

Agenda contains no specific items, only document links.

The provided text for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on December 7, 2021, consists solely of file names for the agenda and packet PDFs. No specific decisions, discussions, or concrete items are listed in the source text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning for annexation areas, solid waste franchise

The East Wenatchee City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including new zoning regulations for potential annexation areas, a solid waste services agreement with Waste Management, and appointments to city boards. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also approved the 2020 CAPER report and a $36,000 grant from the Office of Public Defense.

Thu Nov 18, 2021

City Council

Council workshop: Flywheel Conference, attorney policy, strategic plan

The East Wenatchee City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Flywheel Conference's community impacts, a possible update to city code regarding City Attorney attendance at meetings, and a final review of the Strategic Plan ahead of approval. The agenda also includes a presentation on Council Policy and Procedures and an annexation update. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews strategic plan draft; adoption set for Dec. 7

The City Council held a workshop and took no formal action on any item. They heard a presentation on the annual Flywheel Conference and its community impacts, and discussed whether to change the City Attorney's duty to attend all regular meetings. Mayor Crawford presented a final draft of the strategic plan for review, with final adoption scheduled for the December 7, 2021 Council meeting.

Wed Nov 17, 2021

Hearing Examiner

East Wenatchee proposes City Hall campus expansion and Public Works Master Plan

The City of East Wenatchee is seeking to amend a conditional use permit to expand the City Hall Campus by adding a 0.56-acre parcel at 1002 Colorado Ave. The proposal includes approving a Master Plan for Public Works facilities to prepare for future building construction and the demolition of outdated structures.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021

City Council

Council meeting with agenda packet; no specific items listed

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on November 16, 2021. The agenda text contains only the meeting date and links to the agenda and agenda packet PDFs, with no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 budget, tax levy, and salary ordinance

The Council adopted the 2022 annual budget (Ordinance 2021-24), the 2022 property tax levy with no increase (Ordinance 2021-22), and the 2022 salary ordinance (Ordinance 2021-23). It also approved a new 10-year solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management (Resolution 2021-27) and an interlocal agreement for a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team (Resolution 2021-24). All votes were 6-0.

Tue Nov 9, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission November meeting agenda posted

This is a procedural agenda for the November 9, 2021 Civil Service Commission meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the agenda document itself.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission retires old police list, certifies new eligibility lists

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved the October meeting minutes, retired the March 2021 lateral police officer eligibility list with no viable candidates, and certified new eligibility lists for lateral police officers and records specialists. All motions passed unanimously (2-0).

Wed Nov 3, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

Events Board to consider $8,000 tourism grant for Eastmont Winter Classic

The East Wenatchee Events Board is meeting to review financials, approve minutes, and consider a tourism promotion grant request of $8,000 from Eastmont Parks & Recreation for the Eastmont Winter Classic AAU basketball tournament. The board will also receive updates on the upcoming Wings 'n Wishes event and the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. The agenda includes discussion of empty board positions and setting 2022 meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Events Board approves $8,000 tourism grant for Eastmont Winter Classic tournament

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved an $8,000 tourism grant for Eastmont Parks & Recreation's Winter Classic AAU Tournament, with Sally Brawley abstaining. The board also appointed Lindsey Morrow to position #2 (Hotel Representative) and accepted the September 1, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the board deferred filling position #11 until the new year.

Tue Nov 2, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council to hold regular meeting with agenda packet

The East Wenatchee City Council is meeting on November 2, 2021, to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes a meeting agenda and a packet of documents for review. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves SRO agreement, aerial photos, juvenile detention, and more

The East Wenatchee City Council approved several resolutions and agreements, including the amended School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with Eastmont School District, an interlocal agreement for aerial photographs of Douglas County, a juvenile detention services agreement with Chelan County, a signing bonus policy for experienced candidates, a surplus property transfer, a Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, and multiple WSDOT local agency agreements for road and Safe Routes to School projects. The council also approved consent items, including an elevator service agreement and vouchers. No action was taken on the first readings of ordinances for property tax levy and a new Waste Management franchise agreement.

Tue Oct 26, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend zoning rules for potential annexation areas

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend proposed zoning regulations and maps for areas outside the city limits but within the urban growth area. This action updates zoning designations from Resolution 01-09 (2001) to align with the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan. The Commission will also workshop amendments to design standards regarding zero-lot developments. These are advisory recommendations; the City Council makes the final decision.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends zoning for annexation areas

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt proposed zoning regulations and maps for potential annexation areas within the city's urban growth area. The commission also discussed but took no action on amendments regarding zero-lot developments, agreeing to further explore the issue. No public testimony was given during the hearing.

Tue Oct 19, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021

The provided agenda text contains only procedural information regarding the meeting date and document listings. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the source text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves financial policy, housing tax agreement, zoning fix

The Council approved a financial management policy (Resolution 2021-23), reconsidered and approved an interlocal agreement with Wenatchee for affordable housing sales tax funds (Resolution 2021-26), and approved a zoning ordinance correction (Ordinance 2021-16). A public hearing on urban growth area zoning was held with no action taken. The Mayor announced she will not renew the Municipal Court Judge contract expiring 12/31/2021.

Tue Oct 12, 2021

City Council

Council to review 2022 budget at workshop

The East Wenatchee City Council is holding a workshop meeting to receive a presentation on the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes time for miscellaneous councilmember comments before adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council agrees to skip 1% property tax increase for 2022

The City Council held a workshop on the 2022 Preliminary Financial Budget, where Finance Director Josh DeLay presented significant changes and next steps. The Council reached a consensus to not take the 1% property tax increase for 2022, with the option to 'bank' it for future use. No formal action was taken; budget ordinances will be presented in November, with adoption targeted for the first Council meeting in December 2021.

Tue Oct 5, 2021

City Council

No specific agenda items listed for the October 5, 2021, meeting

The provided document contains only the meeting title and a list of agenda packet files. No specific proposals, decisions, or discussion topics are detailed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves code compliance officer title change

The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2021-21, amending chapter 15.02 of the municipal code to change the title of the code compliance officer and clarify duties. The council also approved consent items, including a rental agreement amendment, vouchers totaling $1,517,767.71, and the previous meeting's minutes. A presentation on a regional SWAT interlocal agreement was given, but no action was taken.

Tue Sep 21, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council to review agenda and packet for Sept. 21 meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider its agenda and supporting documents for the September 21, 2021 session. The agenda includes only the agenda and packet items, with no specific action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves SRO agreement with Eastmont School District (5-1)

The council approved Resolution 2021-20, an interlocal agreement with the Eastmont School District for School Resource Officer services, with the SRO cost corrected to $134,921 and the district covering 60%. It also approved an interlocal agreement with the Wenatchee Reclamation District for utility work on the 9th Street NE and Valley Mall Parkway Signal Project, and authorized a legal services agreement with Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn and Aylward, P.S. Consent items, including vouchers and minutes, were approved unanimously.

Wed Sep 15, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council workshop to discuss agenda items

This is a City Council workshop meeting with an agenda and packet for review. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council schedules fireworks ban ordinance for November vote

The Council held a workshop with no formal votes. Fire chiefs from Chelan and Douglas counties briefed the Council on how a fireworks ban would affect their departments; the Council asked that the topic return to the October workshop and that an ordinance be prepared for action at the November 2, 2021 meeting. The Council also heard a request from American Legion Post 10 member David Schwab to rename Highway 97 as 'Highway 97 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway,' and the Mayor agreed to provide a letter of support, but no Council action was taken.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission meeting agenda, no substantive items listed

This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission meeting on September 14, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no decisions, discussions, or specific topics detailed. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive public business specified.

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✓ Decided: Commission sets hiring timelines for police and records positions

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0). No formal action was taken on other items, but the commission set application timelines and tentative oral board dates for a Lateral Police Officer eligibility list (closing 10/07/2021, oral board 10/15/2021) and a Records Specialist eligibility list (closing 10/21/2021, oral board 10/29/2021). The commission also received information about Ordinance 2021-18, which increases the Civil Service Examiner/Secretary compensation to $425.00 per month effective September 2021, but took no action.

Tue Sep 7, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting, Sept. 7, 2021

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on September 7, 2021. The agenda and packet are provided as PDF documents, but no specific items are listed in the text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves salary ordinance for Civil Service Chief Examiner/Secretary

The council approved Ordinance 2021-18, fixing the salary of the Civil Service Chief Examiner/Secretary, repealing the prior ordinance. They also approved consent items including vouchers and minutes, and expressed support for a $20,000 contribution to Our Valley Our Future, though no formal vote was recorded on that contribution.

Wed Sep 1, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

✓ Decided: Events board approves May minutes, tables circus grant request

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved the May 5, 2021 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. The board reviewed a $5,000 tourism grant request from the Wenatchee Youth Circus for an East Wenatchee performance, but took no action because the application had too many unknowns and asked the applicants to resubmit with more information. No other substantive decisions were made; the next meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2021.

Tue Aug 17, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves police labor agreement and sewer inspection deal

The East Wenatchee City Council approved two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to sign a labor agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 760 for law enforcement officers, and another authorizing an interlocal agreement with Douglas County Sewer District for sewer and stormwater pipeline inspection and cleaning. Both motions passed unanimously (6-0). The council also approved consent items, including various agreements, vouchers, and minutes.

Thu Aug 12, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council workshop scheduled for August 12, 2021

The provided agenda text is limited to a notice of a council workshop. No specific discussion topics or decision items are listed in the document.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews loading zones, homeless housing ILA, permitting changes

The Council held a workshop and took no formal action. They discussed adding 15-minute loading zones on Valley Mall Parkway, a homeless housing interlocal agreement with Wenatchee, and shifting land-use permitting to a hearing examiner. Staff were directed to bring an ordinance for the loading zones to a future meeting.

Tue Aug 10, 2021

Civil Service Commission

No specific agenda items listed for the August 10, 2021 meeting

The provided document contains only the meeting date and time with no substantive agenda items or discussion topics listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves July minutes, welcomes new commissioner

The Civil Service Commission approved the July 17, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0) and introduced incoming Commissioner Andrea Hanson, who replaces Don Shennum. No other formal actions were taken; discussions on lateral oral boards and promotional testing were informational only.

Wed Aug 4, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

✓ Decided: Events board meets without quorum, reviews reports only

The East Wenatchee Events Board met on August 4, 2021, but quorum was not met, so no formal decisions were made. The board reviewed the May 5, 2021 minutes, the financial report, a tourism grant recap from the Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association, and recapped the Classy Chassis Parade. Updates were given on the WVCC and a board vacancy was noted.

Tue Aug 3, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting agenda, Aug 3, 2021

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on August 3, 2021. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and the agenda packet, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves employee authority ordinance and regional stormwater study

The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2021-17, delegating authority to define non-court employee job descriptions to the Mayor and court employee descriptions to the Presiding Judge. They also approved Resolution 2021-15, authorizing an interlocal agreement for a regional stormwater effectiveness study, and adopted the CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2021 Annual Action Plan. Additionally, the council selected RH2 Engineering for the Hamilton Street Rebuild design services.

Wed Jul 28, 2021

City Council

Council workshop reviews 2021 police reform legislative update

The East Wenatchee City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2021 Police Reform Legislative Update. Police Chief Johnson and City Attorney Devin Poulson presented the item. The agenda contained no other substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council briefed on police reform legislation, no action taken

The City Council held a workshop to discuss 2021 police reform legislation and its impact on the East Wenatchee Police Department. Police Chief Richard Johnson and City Attorney Devin Poulson provided information on the bills and their implications. No formal action was taken.

Tue Jul 20, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee Council meets with agenda packet, no listed action items

This is a procedural city council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists only of the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves streatery pilot program on Valley Mall Parkway

The Council approved an ordinance establishing a six-month pilot program for temporary right-of-way use for streateries along Valley Mall Parkway, and approved several resolutions for street and utility projects. It also authorized a Lexipol policy platform agreement and an agreement related to litigation. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Jul 15, 2021

City Council

Council workshop agenda; no specific items listed

This is a procedural council workshop agenda for July 15, 2021, with no listed agenda items or attached documents beyond the agenda PDF itself. The meeting appears to be a general workshop session with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council postpones fireworks discussion until fire officials can attend

The East Wenatchee City Council held a workshop on July 15, 2021, and discussed fireworks regulations. The Fire Chief and Fire Marshal could not attend due to the Red Apple Road fire, so the Council and Mayor agreed to postpone the discussion to a later fall meeting when they and the Police Chief can be present. No action was taken on fireworks or any other item.

Tue Jul 13, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission regular meeting agenda

This is a procedural agenda for the Civil Service Commission meeting on July 13, 2021. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting notice itself.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approves promotional testing and lateral oral board

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved scheduling promotional testing for September and October 2021, contingent on City Council funding, and approved a lateral oral board for August 6, 2021. A records test was discussed but no date was set. The commission also approved the June 17, 2021 minutes.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

City Council

Agenda packet provided; specific decisions and items are not detailed in the text.

The East Wenatchee City Council met on July 6, 2021. The provided text lists the agenda and packet documents but does not contain the specific items, resolutions, or discussions from the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent items, CDBG hearing, interlocal agreement, architect contract

The East Wenatchee City Council approved all consent items, including vouchers totaling $4,915,574.26 and minutes from previous meetings. A public hearing on CDBG funds was held with no public comment. The council approved Resolution 2021-11 for an interlocal agreement with the East Wenatchee Sewer District and authorized a professional services agreement with Forte Architects for up to $61,220 for the Public Works Building project.

Thu Jun 17, 2021

City Council

Council special meeting agenda posted; no details listed

This is a procedural agenda item for the East Wenatchee City Council special meeting on June 17, 2021. The agenda text contains only the meeting date and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $4,023,000 purchase of 50 Simon Street property

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the purchase of the property at 50 Simon Street. Mayor Crawford requested authorization to execute an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for an amount not to exceed $4,023,000. The council voted 7-0 to amend and approve the contract for the purchase.

Thu Jun 17, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to pick Secretary/Chief Examiner candidate

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss candidate eligibility for the Secretary/Chief Examiner position in executive session, followed by a regular session to select a candidate. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise limited to these procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission appoints Tammy Patterson as Examiner/Secretary

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission held a special meeting on June 17, 2021, and unanimously appointed Tammy Patterson as Civil Service Examiner/Secretary, effective that day. The commission also approved the May 25, 2021 meeting minutes. Commissioner Don Shennum noted this was his last meeting, as he had previously submitted his resignation.

Tue Jun 15, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council meeting agenda, June 15, 2021

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents with no listed items for discussion or decision. No specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $10M bond for new public works facility and police HQ

The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2021-12, authorizing a $10 million limited tax general obligation bond to fund construction of a new public works maintenance facility and acquisition of a building for police headquarters. The council also approved Ordinance 2021-13, repealing a prior ordinance and fixing 2021 salaries for city officials and employees, and Resolution 2021-10, establishing guidelines for using city funds for employee recognition. All three actions passed unanimously (7-0).

Thu Jun 10, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council reviews strategic plan draft, no action taken

The City Council held a workshop and reviewed a draft Mission and Vision Statement, City Values, and City Goals presented by Maul Foster Alongi for developing a Strategic Plan. No action was taken. The Council also received an update on the Grant Road Sinkhole repair at 10 Grant Road and how the city inspects storm drains with a camera; no action was taken.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Commission to discuss hiring new Chief Examiner after resignation

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from May 25, 2021, and to discuss posting recruitment ads for the Chief Examiner/Secretary position following Merriah Barnett's resignation on June 1, 2021. The meeting will also include commissioner reports and new business.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting, June 1, 2021

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and the full meeting packet, but no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a standard council meeting with no detailed items described.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $25K design increase for 9th Street intersection project

The council approved a supplemental agreement with RH2 Engineering for additional design services on the 9th Street NE & Valley Mall Parkway Intersection Improvements project, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $25,372.90 to $151,160.98, contingent on WSDOT approval. It also adopted Resolution 2021-09, the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Consent items, including vouchers totaling $170,865.56 and the May 18 meeting minutes, were approved 7-0. No citizen comments or presentations were made.

Tue May 25, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for May 25, 2021

This is a procedural meeting of the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion beyond the scheduled meeting time and date.

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Tue May 25, 2021

Planning Commission

East Wenatchee Planning Commission reviews $39 million transportation program

The Commission is holding a public hearing to consider adopting the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The program includes 31 projects for road improvements, such as reconstruction and sidewalks. Additionally, the Commission will consider proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of Six-Year TIP and Shoreline Master Program amendments

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which lists road projects and funding sources. It also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of amendments to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) as part of the state-required periodic review, including wetland buffer changes. No public testimony was given at either hearing. These are recommendations; final decisions rest with the City Council.

Tue May 18, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council to review agenda and packet for May 18 meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on May 18, 2021. The council will review the meeting agenda and the accompanying agenda packet, which contains supporting documents. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts state law alignment, funds softball event, hires bond counsel

The East Wenatchee City Council approved several items, including a $5,000 lodging tax grant for the Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association's Sterling Invite, adopted Ordinance 2021-10 to align municipal code with state law, and authorized a $25,100 bond counsel contract with Foster Garvey for a $10 million bond. Consent items, including housing program amendments and payroll, were also approved. No substantive public comments or presentations were made.

Tue May 18, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission regular meeting, May 18, 2021

This is a regular meeting of the East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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Thu May 13, 2021

City Council

City Council workshop agenda with no listed action items

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council workshop meeting on May 13, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting documents and packets—with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Council hears PUD and stormwater reports; no action taken

The East Wenatchee City Council held a workshop on May 13, 2021, receiving informational presentations from Douglas County PUD and city staff on the Stormwater Utility Program. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

Tue May 11, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to discuss candidate processes

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission is meeting in person to approve the minutes from the April meeting and discuss candidate processes. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions beyond these routine items.

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Wed May 5, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

Events Board to consider $5,000 tourism grant for girls softball tournament

The East Wenatchee Events Board will meet via Zoom to review financials, discuss the Classy Chassis Parade, and consider a $5,000 Tourism Promotion Grant request from the Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association for the Sterling Invite Fastpitch Tourney. The board will also hear an update from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce on short-term rental data. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Events Board approves $5,000 grant for softball tournament

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved a $5,000 tourism grant for the Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association's Sterling Invite tournament, with one abstention. The board also accepted the March 3, 2021 minutes and discussed the upcoming Classy Chassis Parade, which will have no car show and will follow COVID regulations. The June meeting was cancelled.

Tue May 4, 2021

City Council

City Council meeting agenda and packet posted for May 4, 2021

The East Wenatchee City Council is holding a meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda and the full agenda packet are available as documents for this meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

✓ Decided: Council approves $4.18M purchase of 50 Simon Street property

The council authorized the mayor to enter a purchase and sale agreement with Three Eagle Holdings LLC for the 50 Simon Street property, not to exceed $4,180,000, and to spend up to $50,000 on due diligence. It also approved a land use change for 2130 Grant Road from Residential Medium Density to Light Commercial, and several other items including a right-of-way agreement and a contract amendment.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh Grant Road rezone to Light Commercial

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for 2130 Grant Road, from Residential Medium to Light Commercial. The commission will also hold a workshop on proposed Shoreline Master Program amendments and take public comments.

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of Grant Road zone change

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of a comprehensive plan land use map amendment and zone change for 2130 Grant Road, from Residential Medium Density to Light Commercial. The public hearing had no testimony. The commission also held a workshop on proposed Shoreline Master Program amendments, with staff to follow up on pending questions.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021

City Council

Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed

This is a procedural-only agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on April 20, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting agenda and the agenda packet as documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council approves comprehensive plan amendments and short plat expansion

The East Wenatchee City Council approved two ordinances: one amending the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (land use, housing, transportation) and another increasing the number of lots creatable via short plat from 4 to 9. The council also authorized contracts for pavement surveys, construction engineering for 10th Street NE, and strategic planning Phase 2, all with 7-0 votes. No public comments or presentations were made.

Thu Apr 15, 2021

City Council

Council workshop agenda; no action items listed

This is the agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council workshop meeting on April 15, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and the agenda packet documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council to consider drug possession misdemeanor ordinance May 4

The City Council held a workshop and discussed several items but took no formal action. They directed that Ordinance 2021-10, making possession of regulated drugs a misdemeanor, be placed on the May 4, 2021 agenda. They also requested a draft Tree City ordinance and discussed a strategic plan proposal and CDBG funding options.

Tue Apr 13, 2021

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approves March minutes, discusses rule of 5

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission met on April 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from the March meeting. Commissioner Shennum announced he will be leaving his position in July or August. The commission also discussed the rule of 5, but no decisions were made on this topic. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Tue Apr 6, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council meets April 6, 2021

The East Wenatchee City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 6, 2021. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $4.57M bid for 10th Street NE improvements project

The council awarded the 10th Street NE Improvements Project construction bid to Hurst Construction for $4,571,890.12, contingent on TIB and WSDOT approval. It also approved Ordinance 2021-07 setting 2021 city salaries, an interlocal agreement amendment adding the Colville Tribes as a voting member of the Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council, and two interlocal agreements with water and irrigation districts for the 10th Street project. All votes were 5-0.

Tue Mar 30, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh comprehensive plan and short plat amendments

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two land-use items: amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (CPA 2020-01) and a zoning text amendment (ZTA 2020-03) to increase short plat lots from 4 to 9. The commission will vote on whether to recommend approval to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, Open Public Meetings Act training, and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends comprehensive plan and short plat changes

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of two items: CPA 2020-01, which updates the comprehensive plan (including increased residential densities and transportation access changes), and ZTA 2020-03, which would increase the number of lots creatable via short plat from 4 to 9. No public testimony was given at either hearing. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19.

Tue Mar 16, 2021

City Council

No specific agenda items listed for the March 16, 2021 meeting

The provided document contains only the meeting announcement and agenda packet cover pages. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the source text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 0.1% sales tax for housing, homelessness services

The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2021-04, imposing a one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax to fund affordable housing, homelessness, mental health, and housing-related services, as authorized by RCW 82.14.530. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Sterk and Johnson opposed. The council also approved zoning code amendments (Ordinances 2021-05 and 2021-06) and adopted the 2019 CDBG performance report (Resolution 2021-05).

Thu Mar 11, 2021

City Council

Council workshop agenda; no decisions listed

This is a workshop agenda for the East Wenatchee City Council meeting on March 11, 2021. The agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document and no specific items for discussion or decision, so it is procedural boilerplate.

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✓ Decided: Council hears police pass-down plan, COLA proposal, library options; no votes taken

The City Council held a workshop and took no formal action. They heard a presentation on a new police pass-down program, were told the Mayor will propose a 2% COLA increase for administrative non-union staff at the next meeting, and discussed options for the library's future size and location. All items were informational only.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to certify police eligibility list

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission will meet to approve February minutes, discuss background check updates for new hires, and receive new business from the Police Department. In executive session, they will certify the eligibility list results from the March 6 oral boards. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies eligibility list for police hiring

The Civil Service Commission met and unanimously approved the minutes from the February meeting. They certified the Eligibility List for police hiring and submitted it to the Chief of Police. The commission also noted that Ivy Jacobson will start with the department on March 29 and that Officer Hinkle has submitted his retirement notice effective May 1.

Wed Mar 3, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

East Wenatchee Events Board reviews tourism grants and hotel/motel tax financials

The Board reviewed a tourism promotion grant request for the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. The meeting also included updates on local events and a review of year-end STR hospitality reports.

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✓ Decided: Events board approves $121K museum tourism grant, splits funding

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved a tourism promotion grant for the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, funding $121,488 per year from hotel/motel taxes and the general fund. The board also tabled a separate four-year grant request from the museum pending further questions. Event updates included Apple Blossom planning and cancellation of Wings & Wheels for 2021.

Tue Mar 2, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting, mostly procedural agenda

This is a regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda and packet. The provided text contains only the agenda title and document references, with no specific items listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent items including stormwater contract amendment

The East Wenatchee City Council approved all consent items in a 7-0 vote, including a contract amendment for stormwater improvements on 4th Street SE, checks totaling $146,027.91, January payroll certification, and the minutes from the February 16 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only a financial report presentation.

Thu Feb 25, 2021

City Council

Council workshop agenda; no action items listed

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council workshop meeting on February 25, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Council weighs new sales tax for homeless services and streets

The City Council workshop discussed two potential new sales and use taxes: one under House Bill 1590 to fund homeless housing and support services, and another to replace the current $20 car tab fee for street preservation. No formal action was taken; the council requested staff to research campaign strategies from other cities and to poll the community on the transportation tax option. The meeting was a workshop, so no binding decisions were made.

Tue Feb 23, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on zoning changes to boost housing density

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on ZTA 2020-02, a zoning text amendment to increase residential building capacity by allowing more housing types (duplexes, triplexes, courtyard dwellings) and raising density limits in medium- and high-density districts. The commission will also workshop two other items: ZTA 2020-03 to increase short plat lots from 4 to 9, and CPA 2020-01, the 2020 annual comprehensive plan update. These are recommendations to the City Council, which makes final decisions.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends ZTA 2020-02 approval with exclusions

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of ZTA 2020-02, which amends the Greater East Wenatchee Urban Growth Area Design Standards and Guidelines and several EWMC chapters. The recommendation excludes certain amended text in chapters 17.08, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.34, and 17.72 that staff flagged for further review, includes the amended text in chapter 12.53, and excludes the proposed Design Standards amendments. The public hearing was opened but not closed, and no public testimony was taken. The commission also held workshops on ZTA 2020-03 (short plat lot increase) and CPA 2020-01 (comprehensive plan amendments) but took no action on those items.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

City Council

Council meeting agenda with no listed action items

This agenda contains only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves wireless facility code amendments (7-0)

The East Wenatchee City Council approved Ordinance 2021-03, amending Chapter 17.70 of the municipal code to regulate applications for use permits, wireless telecommunications facility permits, building permits, eligible facilities modifications, and small cell facilities. The council also authorized the mayor to execute a 2021 engineering services contract with RH2 Engineering, approved a Shoreline Master Program agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, and selected Anchor QEA, LLC as consultant for the Shoreline Master Program review. All action items passed unanimously (7-0).

Tue Feb 9, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to review police hires and testing

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve January meeting minutes, review notifications of new police department hires, and discuss the entry-level testing date of March 6th, with certification of results planned for the March 9th regular meeting. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission approves January minutes, discusses hiring

The Civil Service Commission approved the January meeting minutes. A tentative job offer was made to Ivy Jacobsen, and a lateral police officer oral board test was scheduled for March 6 with score certification on March 9. The commission also discussed assessment center testing for a sergeant's position. No final decisions were made on the hiring or testing items.

Wed Feb 3, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

Events Board to vote on $121,488 annual museum grant

The East Wenatchee Events Board will meet via Zoom to consider a tourism promotion grant request from the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center for $121,488 per year for four years, following the city's contract. The board will also discuss the Easter Egg Hunt and Classy Chassis events, review financials, and vote on filling a vacant board position.

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✓ Decided: Events Board reduces membership from 12 to 11 positions

The East Wenatchee Events Board voted to reduce its size from 12 to 11 positions, moving Meegan Mashburn into the vacant Position #11. The board also approved the January 6, 2021 meeting minutes. The Easter Egg Hunt was discontinued permanently, and a tourism grant request from the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center was tabled until the next meeting.

Tue Feb 2, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting, Feb 2, 2021

This is a regular City Council meeting agenda with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and packet documents. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

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Thu Jan 28, 2021

Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Civil Service Commission certifies police eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission held a special meeting to evaluate an applicant for public employment. After an executive session, the commission unanimously voted to certify the Eligibility List and submit it to the Chief of Police as written. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jan 26, 2021

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends wireless facility code update to City Council

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of ZTA 2017-02, a zoning text amendment updating the Wireless Communication Facilities chapter (17.70 EWMC), to the City Council. The amendment includes changes to tower heights, small cell facilities, definitions, and other provisions, with an added FCC-aligned definition of 'Substantial Change'. The commission also elected Gary Palmer as Chair and John Brown as Vice-Chair, and approved the November 24, 2020 meeting minutes.

Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Council

East Wenatchee City Council regular meeting with full agenda packet

This is a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes a meeting agenda document and a meeting packet, but no specific items are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details contained in the linked documents.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021

City Council

Council workshop covers city business and packet items

The East Wenatchee City Council is holding a workshop meeting. The agenda includes a workshop agenda and a workshop packet, indicating discussion of city business. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council reaches consensus on single crosswalk at SR 28 & 9th St

The Council held a workshop and discussed two items but took no formal action. Councilmembers reached consensus on a single pedestrian crosswalk for the SR 28 & 9th Street NE intersection improvement plan, though no vote was taken. Staff also proposed allocating $15,000 in CDBG-CV3 funds to continue the Chelan & Douglas County COVID-19 Food Assistance Program, but no decision was made.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission to discuss PST platform and new hires

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission will meet to approve December minutes, discuss the PST platform for lateral candidates, and receive updates from Chief Johnson on new hires. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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Wed Jan 6, 2021

East Wenatchee Events Board

Events Board approves $45k/year Chamber contract and $120k city events funding

The East Wenatchee Events Board met via Zoom and voted to reappoint four members, remove one for lack of attendance, and approve funding requests. They approved a two-year, $45,000-per-year contract for the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and $120,000 for city events staffing and promotions. The board also reviewed financials, noting about $375,000 available for next year, and discussed event updates including a canceled Christmas event turned into Santa's Ride-Around-Town.

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