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Wapato public meetings in 2025

18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved 25% rate increase for Yakima County Sheriff dispatch contract

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the November 3 minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved three rate‑increase contracts: a 25% increase for the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office dispatch service, a 3% increase for the City of Sunnyside inmate housing agreement, and a 3% increase for Yakima County Corrections daily rates. The budget proposal was tabled and a public hearing was scheduled for Dec. 22.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves water plan, budget, tax levy, and frontage road review

The council unanimously approved the Levy Tax-Resolution No.10-16-2025-001, the Water System Plan Resolution No.10-6-2025-0001, and the preliminary budget proposal. It also approved the Class 2 review for 201 S. Frontage Rd. All motions passed without opposition.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the Water & Wastewater Service Initial Site Assessment Report

The council approved the meeting agenda, the October 20 minutes, and the consent agenda—including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers, all by unanimous vote. They also approved the Water & Wastewater Service Initial Site Assessment Report without amendment. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously tables the 2025 Water System Plan resolution

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adopted the consent agenda. It unanimously voted to table Resolution No. 10-6-2025-001 (the 2025 City of Wapato Water System Plan) and Resolution No. 10-16-2025-000 (LEVI). The council also approved a public hearing on the LEVI resolution for November 3. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved a new fire hydrant fee policy

The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes, both unanimously. The consent agenda, including an $815 first‑aid supply item, was also approved unanimously. The council tabled the 2025 Water System Plan, approved a revised fire hydrant fee, and approved a lease agreement for Yakama Nation child‑care development, each with unanimous votes.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously upheld denial of Shinn & Sons H2A worker housing appeal

The council approved the meeting agenda, the September 2 minutes, and the consent agenda (including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers) by unanimous vote. They tabled discussion of Police Department dispatch services. They also voted unanimously to affirm that Fire Chief Bob Clark followed proper procedure in denying Shinn & Sons' request for an H2A worker housing project at 102 N. Wapato Ave.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved utility rate increase and park plan

The council voted to adopt the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan resolution, approve a utility rate increase resolution, and approve the Yakima Nation Head Start lease interest for the community center. The meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda (including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers) were also approved. All motions carried.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council amended the utility rates resolution and tabled the utility rates study

The council approved an amendment to the pending utility rates resolution. The meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda were all approved. Resolution No. 7-18-2025-001 for the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management was approved, while Resolution No. 7-18-2025-002 for a utility rates study was tabled. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved Phase II rezoning of French Lane

The council approved the Phase II rezoning of French Lane and the associated long plat. A resolution (No. 2025‑07‑04) was tabled for further review. Earlier agenda and minutes items were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Tamale Festival request and routine agenda items

The council approved the meeting agenda, the July 7 minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved the request to hold the Tamale Festival despite a city spending freeze, with more members voting for than against. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved action on industrial meter utility classification revenue

The council approved the meeting agenda, the June 16th meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. Council members voted to approve the proposed action on industrial meter utility classification, allowing the city to collect or arrange payment for past meter charges. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves General Facility Charge amendment and Kateri Lane road project

The council approved the consent agenda and a general engineering agreement. It also approved Amendment 1 establishing a General Facility Charge for new or redeveloped connections, and Amendment 2 funding Kateri Lane improvements with a grant. All motions carried without recorded vote counts.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, minutes and consent items

The council approved the meeting agenda, the May 19 minutes, and the consent agenda after motions were made and carried. A Good Samaritan Award was presented to Jace Slockish. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a new 36‑month police hire contract

The council approved the meeting agenda, the May 5 minutes, and the consent agenda covering claims, ARPA and payroll vouchers. It also approved a new 36‑month police hire contract and a Teamsters support and Court Clerk contract. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved the draft park plan and consent agenda

The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 21th, 2025 meeting minutes, and the consent agenda covering claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers. Council members also approved the draft park plan. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves agenda items and parks hearing, then adjourns unanimously

The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 7 minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved holding a public hearing on the parks and recreation plan at the May 5 council meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves Inspire Building rezoning and appoints new council member

The council approved the rezoning of the Inspire Building at 141 French Lane from R1 to R3. It also approved the Teamsters Local 760 union contract and appointed Robert Reyna to the vacant council position. All motions carried.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

4.2.25 Work Session

Council will review applications for city council member positions

The Wapato City Council is holding a work session. The meeting will open with a call to order, consider applicants for council member seats, and then adjourn. No other agenda items are listed.

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