East Wenatchee public meetings in 2025

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a special public hearing on December 22, 2025 to review CUP2000-01A, an amendment for the East Wenatchee Water District maintenance facility at 1497 Eastmont Ave. The proposal adds two water tanks, a 3,000‑sq‑ft covered storage building, a 2‑million‑gallon concrete reservoir, and relocates the primary access from Eastmont Avenue to France Street, among other improvements. Staff report notes no objections from the sewer, power, and fire districts and cites compatibility with the comprehensive plan and Residential Low‑Density zoning. The examiner will decide whether to approve the conditional‑use amendment.

• Add two water tanks and a 2,000,000‑gallon concrete reservoir (≈30 ft tall, 12,300 sq ft)
• Construct a 3,000‑sq‑ft covered storage facility with retaining wall, chain‑link fence and privacy slats
• Relocate primary access from Eastmont Avenue to France Street and add secondary access on France Street
• Install a new 16‑inch water main on France Street from Eastmont Avenue to the site
• Relocate existing fuel station and modify site drainage and utility easements

City Council

The council unanimously approved several agreements and resolutions, including emergency services, tree‑lighting police services, a $1.44 million voucher, and multiple transportation and storm‑water grant resolutions. It also approved Ordinance 2025‑15 to amend the 2025 budget. A $90,000 lodging‑tax agreement with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce was approved by a 4‑2 vote.

• Approved 2026 Douglas County Emergency Management Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved City of Leavenworth Tree Lighting Extra Duty Police Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report 62587‑62699 for $1,439,098.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑15 amending the 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑57 authorizing pedestrian safety grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑58 authorizing Contract Supplement 3 for 5th St NE improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑61 authorizing 2025‑2027 Biennial Stormwater Capacity Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $90,000 lodging‑tax funding for Wenatchee Valley Chamber (4‑2)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved a $255,000 grant for the City of East Wenatchee covering administration, the Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, Pangborn’s Festival of Flight, and Havana Nights. It reviewed tourism promotion grant requests totaling $63,000 for four local sports organizations. A three‑year contract with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, ranging from $90,092 to $154,276, was tabled. The board also noted the upcoming Wings ‘n Wishes event on December 4.

• Approval of COEW grant $255,000 for administration and four city events
• Tourism promotion grant requests: $20,000 (Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation), $10,000 (Greater Wenatchee Girls Softball Association), $12,000 (Wenatchee Youth Basketball), $21,000 (Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation)
• Tabled 3‑year contract with Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce: $90,092 in year 1, $154,276 in year 3
• Event update: Wings ‘n Wishes scheduled for December 4
• Public comment period received no comments

The East Wenatchee Events Board approved a $90,000 grant for the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce for 2026. It also approved several sports and youth event grants and denied a larger grant request from the Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation. One motion to move the Chamber’s request off the table was also carried.

• Approved $20,000 WVSF grant for Special Olympics WA State Winter Games (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 GWGSA grant for Sterling Invite Fastpitch Tournament (4-0)
• Approved $6,000 WYB grant for 509 Frenzy Youth Basketball Tournament (5-0)
• Denied $21,000 MRSEF grant for U14 Super G Series (motion died, no second)
• Approved $11,000 MRSEF grant for U14 Super G Series (4-1)
• Approved moving WVCC request off the table (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 WVCC grant for 2026 (5-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-14 adopting the City’s 2026 budget and Ordinance 2025-12 setting 2026 salaries for officials and employees. It also approved several resolutions, including an interlocal juvenile‑detention agreement, a Master Gardeners partnership (4‑0‑1 abstention), and a prosecuting‑attorney services contract. All actions were taken with unanimous or recorded votes as noted in the minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 adopting 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 fixing 2026 salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 interlocal juvenile detention agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 Master Gardeners Foundation agreement (4 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2025-60 prosecuting attorney services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Legislative Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including vouchers and minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Magdoff from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council discussed the use of city iPads/tablets, representation roles for 2026, opioid funds, and a draft of 2026 legislative priorities, but no actions were taken on any of these items. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review draft goals, policies, and language regarding the joint East Wenatchee/Wenatchee Homeless Program. This language is intended for inclusion in the housing element of the city's comprehensive plan.

• Presentation on the East Wenatchee/Wenatchee Homeless Program
• Workshop to review draft homeless language and goals/policies for the housing element
• Consideration of Summary Minutes from the August 27, 2025, meeting

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the summary minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the commission held workshops reviewing draft zoning code changes and discussing possible amendments to single‑family dwelling requirements.

• Approved July 23, 2025 summary minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-11, raising the regular property tax levy by 1% for the 2026 tax year. It also approved several resolutions, including an animal‑control services agreement, consultant contracts for Safe Routes to School projects, a box‑culvert procurement contract, a professional services agreement for the municipal court judge, the Third and Highline Annexation boundary, and a $255,000 events‑board funding package. No action was taken on the first readings of Ordinances 2025-12 and 2025-14, which will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-11, authorizing a 1% regular property tax levy increase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-51, Animal Control Services Agreement with Wenatchee Valley Animal Care & Control (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-52, $47,390 consultant supplement for Sterling Junior High Safe Routes project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-53, $82,712 consultant supplement for Kenroy Elementary Safe Routes project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-54, $103,975 box culvert contract for 5th Street Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55, Professional Services Agreement for Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved annexation boundary for the Third and Highline Annexation, adopting proposed zoning and debt assumptions (unanimous)
• Approved $255,000 funding for the Events Department for 2026 (unanimous)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The East Wenatchee Events Board will approve the October 1, 2025 minutes and review the department's revenue/expense update and 2026‑2029 financial forecast. An update on the Wings ‘n Wishes events scheduled for Dec. 4 and 6 will be presented. The board will consider two tourism promotion grant requests: the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce request of $90,092‑$154,276 for the Visit Wenatchee 3‑year contract, and a $255,000 request from the City of East Wenatchee for administration, Classy Chassis, Pangborn’s Festival of Flight, and Havana Nights.

• Approve October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review revenue/expense update and 2026‑2029 forecast
• Discuss Wings ‘n Wishes events on Dec. 4 & 6
• Consider Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce tourism grant of $90,092‑$154,276
• Consider City of East Wenatchee tourism grant of $255,000 for multiple programs

The board accepted the October 1, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It tabled the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce grant application for Visit Wenatchee, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board then approved the City of East Wenatchee grant applications for administration, the Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, Pangborn’s Festival of Flight, and Havana Nights, allocating $255,000, with a 5‑0 vote. An event update noted Wings ‘n Wishes on Dec 4 and no Santa’s Ride this year.

• Accepted October 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled WVCC Grant Application for Visit Wenatchee (5-0)
• Approved COEW grant applications for Administration, Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, Pangborn’s Festival of Flight, and Havana Nights – $255,000 (5-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including vouchers and minutes. It also passed Resolution 2025-50, authorizing Mayor Crawford to sign an interlocal agreement with Douglas County for a joint Urban Transportation Element, with funding not to exceed $97,000. The Banner Display Policy was amended to extend approval and notification dates by up to 30 days, and the council approved a $5,000 agreement for the Apple Cup hockey tournament. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll, minutes) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2025-50 authorizing up to $97,000 interlocal agreement with Douglas County (unanimous)
• Amended Banner Display Policy to extend approval/notification by up to 30 days (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $5,000 agreement for Apple Cup tournament with Wenatchee Amateur Hockey Association (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission held a workshop to review a housing demand and capacity analysis presented by SCJ Alliance consultants. Members discussed options such as reducing low‑density zoning, allowing middle‑housing in Residential‑Low areas, upzoning targeted UGA sites, and possible boundary expansion. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The East Wenatchee Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint workshop. The body will discuss housing and growth.

• Workshop regarding housing and growth discussion

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including a labor agreement and $205,181.92 in vouchers, with a unanimous vote. A motion to discuss the Banner Display Policy failed 2‑4, but a motion to table the banner revision passed unanimously. The council also unanimously adopted an ordinance changing the speed limit on 15th St NE and approved several resolutions amending service agreements, fee schedules, and grant agreements, including a WSDOT grant for 5th St NE improvements.

• Approved 2026‑2027 Teamsters 760 labor agreement and vouchers $205,181.92 (unanimous)
• Motion to discuss Banner Display Policy at March 2026 Workshop failed 2‑4
• Motion to table Resolution 2025‑49 (Banner Display Policy) passed unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑13 adjusting speed limit on 15th St NE (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑41 amending Hearing Examiner professional services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑45 amending Development Application and Building Permit fee schedules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑46 authorizing Interagency Agreement with Commerce Growth Management Services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑48 authorizing grant agreement with WSDOT for 5th St NE Improvements (unanimous)

City Council

The council amended the agenda to discuss an executive session before the presentations, and that amendment passed unanimously. Councilmembers approved Resolution 2025‑47, authorizing Mayor Crawford to execute Change Order 11 for the Safe Routes to School projects, also unanimously. They approved moving the October 21, 2025 council meeting to Eastmont Junior High Auditorium with a 4‑1‑1 vote. A motion to hold an additional budget workshop before the November 4 meeting was withdrawn.

• Approved agenda amendment to discuss Executive Session before presentations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 authorizing Mayor Crawford to execute Change Order 11 for Safe Routes to School projects (unanimous)
• Approved temporary change of Oct 21, 2025 meeting location to Eastmont Junior High Auditorium (4-1-1)
• Motion to hold additional budget workshop before Nov 4 meeting withdrawn (no vote)

City Council

The East Wenatchee City Council meeting on October 7, 2025 has no specific items detailed in the agenda. The agenda consists of revised PDF documents titled “10-07-2025 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVISED” and “10-07-2025 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET REVISED.” No decisions or discussions are outlined in the provided text.

The council approved the consent agenda items, including vouchers totaling $418,313.52 and recent meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved Resolution 2025-42, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the East Wenatchee Water District for the Valley Mall Parkway Overlay Project. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-43 for an engineering cost reimbursement agreement with NPS RE of Wenatchee LLC, and Resolution 2025-44 to task RH2 Engineering with evaluating the 3rd St SE stormwater pond.

• Approved consent agenda vouchers $418,313.52 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 City Council workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 payroll certifications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 interlocal agreement with East Wenatchee Water District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 engineering cost reimbursement agreement with NPS RE of Wenatchee LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 task authorization for 3rd St SE stormwater pond evaluation (unanimous)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The East Wenatchee Events Board will approve the September 3, 2025 minutes, review the department’s revenue and expense update, and consider tourism promotion grant requests, including a $5,000 grant to the Wenatchee Amateur Hockey Association for its Apple Cup tournament. Additional agenda items include updates from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, hotelier comments, and a roundtable discussion.

• Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review revenue/expense financial update
• Tourism promotion grant request: Wenatchee Amateur Hockey Association – $5,000 for Apple Cup tournament
• Tourism promotion grant request: Wenatchee FC Youth – Apple Cup Recap (no dollar amount listed)
• Roundtable discussion and hotelier updates

City Council

The council held a workshop session to hear reports from the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and to review the Banner Display Policy. Council members discussed a possible three‑year contract for the humane society and considered edits to the banner policy, but no formal action was taken on either item. Members were asked to submit any suggested edits to the City Clerk by October 9 for possible action at the October 21 council meeting.

• No action taken on Humane Society contract discussion
• No action taken on Banner Display Policy review

City Council

The council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including a waste‑management B&O tax increase, a master agreement with Kyocera, and voucher and meeting‑minute approvals. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑09, amending section 05.04.060 of the municipal code to allow business‑license fee exemptions. No other motions were taken.

• Approved 2026 B&O tax increase for Waste Management (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved Kelly Create Master Agreement – Kyocera City Hall (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved voucher checks 62231‑62290 totaling $147,769.04 (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved multiple City Council and workshop minutes (Aug‑Sep 2025) (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑09 amending business license fee exemptions (unanimous)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The board reviewed the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and voted to accept them unanimously (5‑0). Financial statements for 2025 were reviewed and a discussion of the 2026 budget took place, but no budget actions were taken. Updates on upcoming events and tourism were presented, with no further decisions made.

• Accepted June 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved $441,582.21 in vouchers and the minutes from the 08‑19‑2025 budget workshop. It also repealed Ordinance 2025‑05, removing the pull‑tab gambling tax. Finally, the council appointed Taylor Stimmel to fill the vacant City Council Position 1.

• Approved vouchers 62183‑62215 totaling $441,582.21 (unanimous)
• Approved 08‑19‑2025 Council Budget Workshop Minutes (unanimous)
• Repealed Ordinance 2025‑05, removing gambling tax on pull tabs (unanimous)
• Appointed Taylor Stimmel to Vacant City Council Position 1 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the summary minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the August 27 session.

• Approved July 23, 2025 Planning Commission summary minutes (5-0)

City Council

Council members and staff presented draft 2026 department budgets for Events, Police, Community Development, and Human Resources. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without further business.

City Council

Councilmembers Arnold and Hepner attended a budget workshop on August 21, 2025. Finance Director Josh DeLay and City Clerk Laura Leon presented draft 2026 department budgets. Council members discussed the presentations but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

City Council

The council heard a presentation on the gambling pull‑tab tax but did not vote on any measure. Draft amendments to the zoning code and a review of single‑family construction standards were also discussed, with no decisions made. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The council met on Aug. 19, 2025 to hear draft 2026 budget presentations from IT, the municipal court, streets and public works. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑08, adding a one‑tenth of one percent sales and use tax to fund criminal‑justice related expenditures. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑39 declaring certain city‑owned property surplus, and approved routine financial items and a councilmember resignation. All motions passed unanimously. A second round of interviews for the open council seat was scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Approved vouchers $230,786.97 (unanimous)
• Approved May‑July 2025 payroll certifications (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08, adding 0.1% sales tax for public safety (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑39, declaring listed city property surplus (unanimous)
• Councilmember Stockton resigned from Position 4 effective immediately (accepted)
• Approved second‑round interviews with Kayla Hodges and Taylor Stimmel for Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-07, which extends interim regulations for transitional and permanent supportive housing and repeals Ordinance 2025-02. It also approved four resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute grant agreements for street improvement projects and to declare certain city vehicles surplus. Additionally, the council approved the consultant agreement supplement for the Valley Mall Parkway Overlay and agreed to interview all five applicants for the vacant council seat.

• Excused Councilmember Stockton from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $427,297.97 voucher report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 extending housing regulations and repealing Ordinance 2025-02 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 declaring certain city vehicles surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 authorizing consultant agreement for Valley Mall Parkway Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 authorizing grant agreement for 5th Street NE Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-38 authorizing grant agreement for North Kentucky Ave Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved motion to interview all five applicants for Vacant City Council Position No. 1 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the summary minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Lytle, seconded by Commissioner Sloan, and passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved May 28, 2025 summary minutes (6-0)

City Council

Business owners presented information on a proposed pull‑tab and gambling receipt tax and its potential negative impact on their operations. All council members present offered comments. The council did not take any action on the proposal.

• No action taken on pull‑tab/gambling tax proposal

City Council

The council voted unanimously to excuse Councilmember Hepner from the meeting. It also approved the consent agenda, which included a voucher report for checks 61931‑61996 totaling $1,694,173.33, the June 25 workshop minutes, and the July 1 meeting minutes. A separate motion to approve the agenda, public defender contracts, vouchers, and minutes also passed unanimously.

• Excused Councilmember Hepner from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report for checks 61931‑61996 totaling $1,694,173.33 (unanimous)
• Approved 06-25-2025 Council Workshop Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 07-01-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda, public defender contracts, vouchers, and minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-24, authorizing Mayor Crawford to sign a contract with Selland Construction for the Valley Mall Parkway Overlay project, not to exceed $682,343.57. They also unanimously approved a $15,000 agreement with Wenatchee FC Youth for the 2025 Apple Cup soccer tournament. The council initiated the appointment process for the vacant City Council Position 1 and scheduled a public open house on the Public Safety Sales Tax Initiative for July 29.

• Approved $682,343.57 Valley Mall Parkway contract (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Apple Cup soccer tournament agreement (unanimous)
• Initiated appointment process for Council Position 1 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public open house on Public Safety Sales Tax Initiative (unanimous)

City Council

The council met to review financial forecasts, budget schedule, and current financial policies. They discussed the public safety grant program and a proposed 0.1% sales use tax for criminal justice, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

City Council

The East Wenatchee City Council unanimously approved four resolutions: a Climate Resiliency Chapter for the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan, an Interlocal Agreement with Link Transit for public safety services at Columbia Station, a vehicle lease agreement with the Sage Advocacy Center, and a declaration that certain city‑owned property is surplus. The council also unanimously approved the routine consent agenda items, including the 2024 State Auditor Report and voucher payments.

• Approved 2024 Annual State Auditor Report (unanimous)
• Approved voucher checks 61819‑61880 totaling $616,981.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑32 adopting Climate Resiliency Chapter into Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑33 authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Link Transit for public safety services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑34 authorizing vehicle lease with Sage Advocacy Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑35 declaring certain city property surplus (unanimous)
• Approved 05‑20‑2025 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 05‑29‑2025 City Council Workshop Minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting (3-0). Tammy Patterson resigned as Civil Service Examiner/Secretary effective June 30, 2025. The commission temporarily appointed Laura Leon to fill the Examiner/Secretary role (3-0). The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Tammy Patterson effective 06-30-2025 (3-0)
• Temporarily appointed Laura Leon as Civil Service Examiner/Secretary (3-0)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The board accepted the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It approved a $15,000 grant to Wenatchee FC Youth for the Apple Cup soccer tournament, also by a 4‑0 vote. The next board meeting was scheduled for July 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

• Accepted May 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 Wenatchee FC Youth grant for Apple Cup (4-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm

City Council

The council voted unanimously to pause Ordinance 2025-05, a gambling pull‑tab tax, for three months while stakeholders hold a work session. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-06 amending several municipal‑code sections on project permits, Resolution 2025-29 updating the public‑participation plan for the 2046 Comprehensive Plan, and Resolution 2025-31 authorizing a Live Nation law‑enforcement services agreement. Additionally, the council appointed Ettore Castellente to Council Position 3. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Moratorium placed on Ordinance 2025-05 (Pull Tab Tax) – unanimous
• Ordinance 2025-06 amending municipal code sections 19.02, 19.03, 19.05, 19.11.170 – unanimous
• Resolution 2025-29 amending the Public Participation Plan for the 2046 Comprehensive Plan – unanimous
• Resolution 2025-31 authorizing Live Nation Law Enforcement Services Agreement – unanimous
• Appointment of Ettore Castellente to City Council Position 3 – unanimous
• Approval of voucher report checks 61761‑61818 totaling $43,072.11 – unanimous
• Approval of MOU with Teamsters Local Union 760 PUD Overtime Procedure – unanimous
• Approval of the meeting minutes – unanimous

City Council

The East Wenatchee City Council held a workshop session on May 29, 2025. Presentations on residential land capacity and the need for a code enforcement officer were discussed. No actions were taken on either item. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Summary Minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved CPA‑ZC2025‑01 amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan, also by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Both actions were recorded as recommendations for the City Council.

• Approved Summary Minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved CPA‑ZC2025‑01 Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan amendments (6-0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑05, adding a gambling tax on pull‑tab tickets to Chapter 4.38 of the municipal code. It also authorized the mayor to sign an agreement with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Hidden Gems of Wenatchee project, up to $11,500. Finally, the council suspended the rules to fill the vacant Position 3 council seat. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑05 adding a gambling tax on pull‑tab tickets (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute agreement for Hidden Gems of Wenatchee project, up to $11,500 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to appoint a vacant Council Position 3 (unanimous)

East Wenatchee Events Board

The board accepted the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a grant of $11,500 to the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce for a collaboration with Cascade PBS. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted April 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $11,500 WVCC grant (5-0)

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑04 granting Intermountain Infrastructure Group LLC a non‑exclusive franchise to install fiber‑optic cable in city right‑of‑ways (5‑1). It also unanimously approved several resolutions: an interlocal agreement with the Chelan Douglas Transportation Council, an amendment to the Douglas County affordable‑housing policy, an update to the East Wenatchee Urban Growth Area population projection for 2027‑2046, and an amendment to the SCJ Alliance consultant agreement. Councilmember Tidd resigned effective May 7, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑04 granting non‑exclusive fiber‑optic franchise to Intermountain Infrastructure Group LLC (5‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑26 authorizing Mayor Crawford to sign interlocal agreement with Chelan Douglas Transportation Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑27 ratifying third amendment to Douglas County affordable‑housing policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑28 amending East Wenatchee Urban Growth Area population projection for 2027‑2046 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑30 amending consultant service agreement with SCJ Alliance (unanimous)
• Councilmember Tidd resigned effective May 7, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission approved the summary minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The commission also reviewed a draft Climate Resiliency Chapter and set a timeline for its public hearing and subsequent City Council process. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved summary minutes from Feb 26, 2025 (6-0 unanimous)

City Council

The council heard a presentation on draft climate resiliency planning documents and a presentation on proposed changes to development permit procedures. Both items were discussed, and no action was taken by the council. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

City Council

The council unanimously approved a three‑year agreement with the Spirit of Wenatchee, authorizing up to $18,000 from lodging tax funds for the operation of Miss Veedol and city promotion. They also approved a $10,000 agreement with Elevate Marketing for the Wenatchee Valley Fourth of July event. The council authorized the mayor to execute interlocal agreements with Chelan County PUD for temporary trail cameras near Porter’s Pond and with Link Transit for transit improvements on Valley Mall Parkway. The consent agenda approved vouchers totaling $1,015,615.65 and the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $18,000 Spirit of Wenatchee event agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Elevate Marketing Fourth of July event agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-22 interlocal agreement with Chelan County PUD for trail cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 interlocal agreement with Link Transit for Valley Mall Parkway transit improvements (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report checks 61133‑61239 totaling $1,015,615.65 (unanimous)
• Approved 01‑21‑2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a special meeting on April 15, 2025. Council members voted on three applicants for the Public Facilities District Board. Jerrilea Crawford received four votes and was appointed as the city’s representative on the board. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Appointed Jerrilea Crawford as East Wenatchee representative to the Public Facilities District Board (4 votes)

Civil Service Commission

The East Wenatchee Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Anderson moved to approve, Commissioner Rayson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously (2-0). The May meeting was canceled because there was no quorum, and the next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• May meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

East Wenatchee Events Board

The board accepted the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a three‑year Spirit of Wenatchee grant of $18,000 for the Miss Veedol and city marketing. It also approved a $10,000 grant for the Wenatchee Valley 4th of July Celebration. All motions carried with a 6‑0 vote.

• Accepted March 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Spirit of Wenatchee $18,000 three‑year grant (6-0)
• Approved Wenatchee Valley 4th of July Celebration $10,000 grant (6-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a design contract amendment for the North Kentucky Avenue Improvements project. A 6‑1 vote authorized the purchase of a John Deere 50P excavator for the stormwater utility. Additional unanimous approvals were made for Safe Routes to School change orders and for interviewing applicants to the Public Facilities District board, with a 6‑1 vote to hold a special interview meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-17 authorizing design contract with RH2 Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 authorizing purchase of John Deere 50P excavator from Pape Machinery (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 authorizing Safe Routes to School Change Orders 9 and 10 (unanimous)
• Approved interview of three Public Facilities District Member applicants (6-1)
• Approved special meeting on April 15, 2025 for Public Facilities District interviews (6-1)
• Approved voucher report and checks totaling $188,136.95 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the March 18, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the March 26, 2025 Fiscal Sustainability Workshop (unanimous)

City Council

The council met on March 26, 2025 for a Fiscal Stability Workshop. Department heads presented input on budget factors and possible revenue ideas. The Beckett Group announced it will not be available for an April meeting and the next workshop will be scheduled for May. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.