Winthrop, Washington

WDRB Special Round Table

The Westernization Design Review Board is holding a special round table to examine the use of corrugated metal and other metal references within the town code. The board will also discuss the Riverwalk Code and permit exemptions regarding open/close signs.

• Review of corrugated metal and 'metal' references in the code
• Review of Riverwalk Code
• Review of Westernization Permit Exemptions Code regarding open/close signs

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop WDRB will hear public comments, approve the July 8, 2026 minutes, discuss old and new business, welcome a new member, address complaints and violations, and hold a board discussion before adjourning.

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council meeting will review several resolutions, including an amendment related to the Influent lift station on Perry Street. Other items include engineering service resolutions, a capital project priorities adoption, an EMS levy resolution, and a painting contract for the Winthrop Barn. The council will vote on these items during the Old/New Business segment.

• Gray & Osborne Amendment #7 – Influent (Perry Street) Lift Station
• Construction Engineering Services Resolution #2026 – 40
• Capital Project Priorities Adoption Resolution #2026 – 41
• Emergency Medical Services Excess Operations and Maintenance Levy Resolution #2026 – 42
• Summer Ridge Painting LLC – Winthrop Barn and Outside Restrooms Exterior Painting Contract Resolution #2026 – 43

Winthrop Planning Commision Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will receive a presentation from the Mazama Advisory Group. The body will also hold a work session to prepare for a Town Hall event.

• Mazama Advisory Group presentation
• Preparation for Town Hall event

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Design Review Board will consider approving address signs for RiversMeet and Starr Pilates. The meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 8:30 am.

• Approval of WDRB 26.12 Regular Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2026
• WWS26.10 RiversMeet Front Address Sign
• WWS26.13 Starr Pilates Blade Sign

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will review and vote on several agenda items, including routine approvals and special event applications. They will consider a levy request from Aero Methow Rescue Service and a bid award for the Influent lift station on Perry Street. The council will also discuss an interlocal agreement with the Okanogan Council of Governments and review the town's capital facility list.

• Approval of minutes, bills, and accounts (consent agenda)
• Approval of special event applications: MVFF Casting Clinic, Youth Fly Fishing Clinic, Parent/Youth Pickleball Camp
• WDRB appointment confirmation for Sol Gutierrez
• Aero Methow Rescue Service excess O&M levy request
• Influent (Perry Street) lift station bid award resolution

The Town Council voted unanimously to move forward with drafting a resolution that would place a ten‑cent‑per‑$1,000 assessed‑value excess levy for Aero Methow Rescue Services on the November ballot. It also adopted Interlocal Agreement Resolution #2026‑38 and Influent Lift Station Bid Award Resolution #2026‑39, and approved changes to the capital facility list with a future resolution to formalize it. All consent‑agenda items, including voucher payments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items, including voucher payments of $70,326.45 (Claims Fund) and $136,046.90 (Payroll Fund) – unanimous
• Approved drafting of Aero Methow Rescue Services excess levy resolution – unanimous
• Adopted Okanogan Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement Resolution #2026‑38 – unanimous
• Adopted Influent (Perry Street) Lift Station Bid Award Resolution #2026‑39 – unanimous
• Approved changes to the capital facility list; a resolution will be drafted – unanimous

WDRB Special Round Table

The Winthrop WDRB Special Round Table will review the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss several code updates. Items include a "Laundry List 2026" for corrugated metal, revisions to the winter holiday lighting and noise control regulations, and a new Riverwalk code. The board will also take comments and discussion from members before adjourning.

• Winter holiday lighting and noise control code updates
• Corrugated metal code (Laundry List 2026)
• Riverwalk code
• Review of special round table meeting minutes
• WDRB comments and discussion

The June 24, 2026 WDRB Special Round Table met at 9:15 am. The agenda listed items such as the "Laundry List 2026" and topics like Corrugated Metal, Winter Lighting, and Riverwalk. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented. The meeting was adjourned after brief discussion.

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Development Review Board will consider several sign permit applications. Items include a recurring sign request from the Methow Conservancy and two separate RiversMeet sign applications (building signs and blade signs). The board will also handle public comments, approve the previous meeting minutes, and address any complaints or violations.

• Review Methow Conservancy recurring sign application
• Review RiversMeet building sign applications (2 of 4 submitted)
• Review RiversMeet blade sign application (2 of 4 submitted)
• Approve minutes from the 6/10/26 meeting
• Public comments

The Westernization Design Review Board approved the June 10 minutes and several sign applications. Approvals included the Methow Conservancy banner, the RiversMeet building sign, and three RiversMeet blade signs. The Starr Pilates sign was tabled pending logo code compliance. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Methow Conservancy "Give Methow" banner sign (WWS26.07) (unanimously)
• Approved RiversMeet Building Sign (WWS26.08) (unanimously)
• Approved RiversMeet Retail Space Sign (WWS26.09.2) (unanimously)
• Approved RiversMeet Nightly Rentals double‑sided sign (WWS26.09.3) (unanimously) – pending overnight rental permit before hanging
• Approved RiversMeet Office Suites for Lease sign (WWS26.09.4) (unanimously)
• Tabled Starr Pilates sign (WWS26.09.1) pending logo code compliance

Winthrop Planning Commission Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will review the 2026 Transportation Element synthesis document and discuss the Comprehensive Plan overview. It will also consider departmental updates, a learning session on the Methow Trails, and a period for public comments. The meeting includes approval of the May 26, 2026 commission minutes.

• Approve May 26, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Planning Department updates
• Learning session on Methow Trails
• Comprehensive Plan overview and public input discussion
• Discussion of 2026 Transportation Element (synthesis document)

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the June 23 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also seconded and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan and consider its adoption. The council will also review the Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report and related resolutions. Additional items include a concession agreement for Winthrop Rink, transfers of Sa Teekh Wa Park and Bridge, and a WSDOT striping maintenance agreement.

• Public hearing and adoption resolution for the 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan (Resolution #2026‑35)
• Review and approval of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report (Resolution #2026‑33)
• Winthrop Rink Concession Agreement (Resolution #2026‑34)
• Transfer of Sa Teekh Wa Park from Okanogan County and Sa Teekh Wa Bridge from Winthrop North Village POA to the town
• WSDOT Striping Maintenance Agreement (Resolution #2027‑37)

The council approved the transfer of Sa Teekh Wa Park ownership from Okanogan County and authorized analysis for taking ownership of the Sa Teekh Wa Bridge. It also adopted the 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan with several schedule amendments. Additional approvals included the wastewater treatment plant engineering report, the Winthrop Rink concession agreement, the mayor‑pro‑tem appointment, and a WSDOT striping maintenance agreement.

• Approved acquisition of Sa Teekh Wa Park from Okanogan County (unanimous)
• Approved analysis and documentation for ownership of Sa Teekh Wa Bridge (unanimous)
• Adopted 2027‑2032 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan with schedule amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report (Resolution #2026‑33) (unanimous)
• Approved Winthrop Rink Concession Agreement with $30,000 annual compensation and maintenance provisions (Resolution #2026‑34) (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Pro Tem appointment of Joe O’Driscoll (Resolution #2026‑36) (unanimous)
• Approved WSDOT Striping Maintenance Agreement (Resolution #2027‑37) (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $130,699.52 for claims fund (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Design Review Board is meeting to discuss several property updates. The board will review applications for a fence move and multiple sign updates or additions.

• WWB26.06 305 Bluff Fence Move (K. Jardin / Purple Sage LLC)
• WWS25.07.2 SisuSauna Sign Update (Tina Katz)
• WWS26.05 T.O.W Sign Addition (Nilsine / Repaint Winthrop)

The board approved the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting unanimously. It also approved the photos of the updated Sisu Sauna sign (WWS 26.07.2) unanimously.

• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sisu Sauna sign update photos (WWS 26.07.2) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 am (unanimous)

WDRB Special Round Table

The Winthrop WDRB Special Round Table will meet on June 10, 2026 at 9:15 am via Zoom. The agenda includes a “Laundry List 2026” with four code items—Corrugated Metal, Winter Holiday Lighting, Riverwalk, and Boardwalk Color—each with attached draft codes. The board will discuss these items and hold a general WDRB comments/discussion period before adjourning.

• Review of Corrugated Metal code (Attachment A)
• Review of Winter Holiday Lighting code (Attachment B)
• Review of Riverwalk code (Attachment C)
• Review of Boardwalk Color code (Attachment D)
• WDRB comments and discussion

The meeting reviewed the "Laundry List 2026" items—Corrugated Metala, Winter Lightingb, Riverwalkc, and Boardwalk Colord. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded. The session concluded with comments, discussion, and adjournment.

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will convene to discuss renewing the Winthrop Rink Concession Agreement and reviewing the 2025 Annual Report. The agenda also includes a request for discussion regarding an amendment to the Gray & Osborne Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Services Agreement.

• Winthrop Rink Concession Agreement Renewal Review
• Gray & Osborne Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Services Agreement Amendment #6
• 2025 Annual Report Review

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes and payment of vouchers totaling $402,769.18. It also approved Gray & Osborne Phase 2 wastewater treatment design services agreement amendment #6 (Resolution #2026-32). Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of vouchers: Claims Fund $267,021.86, Payroll Fund $135,747.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Gray & Osborne Phase 2 wastewater design services amendment #6, Resolution #2026-32 (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Development Review Board will approve the minutes from the May 13 meeting, hear public comments, and consider the WWB 26.02 Bluff Street repaint project. The board will also receive a presentation by John Lester on a boardwalk. Additional agenda items include reviewing complaints and violations and general board discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
• Consideration of WWB 26.02 Bluff St repaint
• John Lester boardwalk presentation
• Review of complaints and violations
• Public comments segment

The board approved the minutes from May 13, 2026 unanimously. It approved the final photos for the Bluff Street repaint project unanimously. The board denied Kyrie Jardin's request for a non‑standard paint color on his overnight rental, also unanimously. A discussion on the Methow River rafting violation was tabled.

• Approved May 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bluff St repaint as presented (unanimous)
• Denied color‑exception request for overnight rental (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Methow River rafting violation

Winthrop Planning Commission Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will review meeting minutes and hold a work session on the 2015 Transportation Element. The commission will also host a learning session with the Mazama Advisory Group.

• Review of 05-12-26 Planning Commission minutes
• Work session on 2015 Transportation Element
• Learning session with Mazama Advisory Group
• Public comments period
• Zoom meeting available

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. The commission accepted the bid for the Highway 20 pedestrian underpass, noting the bid exceeds the engineering cost estimate but funds are available to cover the shortfall. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 pm.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Highway 20 pedestrian underpass bid (exceeds estimate, funds available)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider the SR20 Chewuch Bridge pedestrian underpass bid award (Resolution #2026-31) and review the six-year Transportation Improvement Program. They will also approve the consent agenda items, including minutes, bills and accounts. Public comments and council comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• SR20 Chewuch Bridge Pedestrian Underpass Bid Award – Resolution #2026-31
• Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Review
• Approval of Minutes (consent agenda)
• Approval of Bills and Accounts (consent agenda)
• Public Comments (max five minutes per person)

The Town Council approved the consent agenda and the voucher payment list, each by unanimous vote. They also passed Resolution #2026-31 authorizing the SR20 Chewuch Bridge pedestrian underpass bid award unanimously. A request was noted to add a pedestrian crossing at the SR20 ballpark, but no decision was made on that item.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $50,986.83 (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution #2026-31 for SR20 Chewuch Bridge pedestrian underpass bid award (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Development Review Board will approve the minutes from the May 22 meeting. They will review final photos for several recent sign projects, including River's Edge Inn, Purple Sage, Oliver's, and Sweetgrass signs. Applications to repaint ten town signs and a utility payment sign will be discussed. Finally, the board will review a laundry list covering corrugated metal, winter lighting, and boardwalk paint/color.

• Approval of 26.08 Regular Meeting minutes
• Final photos for River's Edge Inn sign replacement
• Final photos for Purple Sage sign repaint
• Repaint application for 10 town signs (WWS 26.05)
• Laundry List review: corrugated metal, winter lighting, boardwalk paint/color

The Westernization Design Review Board unanimously approved the minutes from April 22, 2026. It also approved final photos for River’s Edge Resort, Purple Sage, Sweetgrass Cut Co., and the utility payment box repaint. The board approved the Oliver’s Sign final photo by a 4‑1 vote and unanimously approved repaint applications for ten town signs and the utility payment box. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved River’s Edge Resort final photos (unanimous)
• Approved Purple Sage repaint final photo (unanimous)
• Approved Oliver’s Sign final photo (4-1)
• Approved Sweetgrass Cut Co. final photos (unanimous)
• Approved repaint of 10 Town of Winthrop signs (unanimous)
• Approved repaint of Town utility payment box (unanimous)
• Approved final photo of utility payment box repaint (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its April 28 meeting. It will receive department updates, hear public comments, and hold a work session on the town’s transportation element and street standards. The commission will then review the proposed 2026 Shoreline Designation Map.

• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting
• Planning Department updates
• Public comment period
• Work session on Transportation Element & Street Standards
• Review Proposed Shoreline Designation Map 2026

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting without objection. Commissioners reviewed proposed updates to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and a revised Shoreline Designation Map. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider five special event applications and two property agreements. The body will also discuss meeting protocols and a personnel policy update.

• Special event applications for Winthrop Market, Womens Mountain Bike Skills Camp, Monroe Wedding, Winthrop Gravel Tour, and Balloon Round Up 2027
• Personnel Policy Scrivener Error Update Resolution #2026-22
• East Reservoir Varela Agreement # 2026-28
• Bridge Street Varela Agreement # 2026-29
• Rescind MRSC Small Works Roster Resolution # 2026-30

The Winthrop Town Council approved the minutes from April 15 and unanimously approved several special event applications, including the Winthrop Market, Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp, Monroe Wedding, Winthrop Gravel Tour, and Balloon Round Up 2027. The Council also unanimously adopted four resolutions (Personnel Policy Scrivener Error, East Reservoir Varela Agreement, Bridge Street Varela Agreement, and Rescinding the MRSC Small Works Roster). Finally, the Council approved the town’s bills and accounts, authorizing payment of $157,483.12 in claims fund checks and $138,267.97 in payroll fund checks.

• Approved Winthrop Market special event (unanimous)
• Approved Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp special event (unanimous)
• Approved Monroe Wedding special event (unanimous)
• Approved Winthrop Gravel Tour special event (unanimous)
• Approved Balloon Round Up 2027 special event (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-22 personnel policy update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-28 East Reservoir Varela Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Bills and Accounts totaling $295,751.09 (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to review planning department updates and conduct a work session. The primary focus of the session is shoreline designations.

• Work session on Shoreline Designations

The Planning Commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 26 meeting, correcting the spelling of Anne Acheson’s name. The motion was seconded and carried without objection. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended minutes of August 26 meeting (without objection)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Design Review Board (WDRB) will review and approve meeting minutes and several public works projects, including a Bluff Street repaint and a fence replacement at Mt. Gardner.

• Approval of WDRB meeting minutes
• WWS25.11 Jupiter Final Photo
• WWB26.02 Bluff St. Repaint
• WWB26.03 RiversMeet Screen
• WWB26.04 MT Gardner Fence Replacement

The board unanimously approved the April 8 meeting minutes, the final Jupiter Observatory sign photo, a Bluff Street trim repaint, the RiversMeet screen installation, and the Mt Gardner Inn fence rebuild. The artwork "trees" metal installation was approved by a 4‑1 vote. Town Council approved all changes in Ordinance #812 except the removal of the "no corrugated metal in all zones" rule and directed the administrator to add corrugated metal to the 2026 code‑update list.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final photo for Jupiter Observatory sign (unanimous)
• Approved Bluff St repaint amendment – trim only, Wild Bill Brown (unanimous, applicant abstained)
• Approved RiversMeet screen application for Riverside panels (unanimous)
• Approved artwork "trees" metal installation on Riverside panels (4‑1)
• Approved Mt Gardner Inn fence rebuild application (unanimous)
• Town Council approved all changes in Ordinance #812 except removal of "no corrugated metal in all zones" (approved)
• Directed admin to add corrugated metal use to 2026 code‑update list (decision)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council meeting will review several resolutions, including a DOT reimbursable agreement for the Bridge Street Sidewalk Project. Other items include a banking authorization, an EMS termination agreement with Okanogan County, and approvals of two grant resolutions. The council will also discuss a neighborhood potluck application and a park kiosk proposal.

• Bridge Street Sidewalk Project DOT Reimbursable Agreement/Construction Agreement Resolution #2026-24
• Banking Authorization Resolution #2026-20
• Okanogan County Emergency Medical Service Termination Agreement Resolution #2026-21
• USAA Pickleball Grant Approval Resolution #2026-23
• CHIP Grant Resolution #2026-25

The council unanimously approved several resolutions covering a code amendment, banking authorization, grant approvals, and a sidewalk construction agreement. It also voted to send the draft wheeled all‑terrain vehicle ordinance to the town attorney for review. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Westernization Code Amendment Ordinance #812 (unanimous)
• Approved Banking Authorization Resolution #2026-20 (unanimous)
• Approved Okanogan County Emergency Medical Service Termination Agreement Resolution #2026-21 (unanimous)
• Approved USA Pickleball Grant Approval Resolution #2026-23 (unanimous)
• Approved Bridge Street Sidewalk Project DOT Reimbursable Agreement/Construction Agreement Resolution #2026-24 (unanimous)
• Approved CHIP Grant Resolution #2026-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Firewise Fuels Reduction Work Resolution #2026-26 (unanimous)
• Approved Varela Task Assignment Resolution #2026-27 (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Westernization Design Review Board is reviewing final photos for a fence project and discussing a siding rewrite ordinance. The board is also addressing a permit complaint regarding a structure at Libby's Landing.

• Final pictures for WWB25.04 Casa Bogart Fence
• Ordinance #812 regarding 15.08.230 A.4 Siding Rewrite
• Permit complaint for WWB23-11 Libby's Landing Structure

The board unanimously approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved the final photos of the Casa Bogart fence, with one member abstaining. Ordinance #812 (siding rewrite) was tabled until April 15, 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final photos of Casa Bogart fence (abstention by Kyrie Jardin)
• Ordinance #812 (siding rewrite) tabled until 4/15/2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will consider several agenda items at its regular meeting on April 1, 2026. Items include approvals of special event applications, grant agreements, and infrastructure projects. The council will vote on the final plat for Mt Gardner Heights and on a bid award for Bridge Street sidewalk improvements. Routine items such as minutes, bills, and public comments are also scheduled.

• Mt Gardner Heights Final Plat Approval
• Bridge Street Sidewalk Improvements Bid Award Resolution #2026-19
• Westernization Code Amendment Ordinance #812
• Methow Valley Pickleball Land Use/Grant Application Requests Approval
• DNR Firewise Grant Agreement Resolution #2026-17

The Winthrop Town Council approved the Winthrop 49er Days and Sidewalk Sale special event applications, the DNR Firewise Grant Agreement, and two Mt. Gardner Heights plat resolutions. It also approved the Bridge Street Sidewalk bid award and the town's bills and accounts. The Westernization Code Amendment Ordinance #812 was tabled for the next meeting, and no action was taken on the Methow Valley Pickleball land‑use grant request.

• Approved Winthrop 49er Days Special Event Application (unanimous)
• Approved Sidewalk Sale Special Event Application (unanimous)
• Approved DNR Firewise Grant Agreement Resolution #2026‑17 (unanimous)
• Approved Mt. Gardner Heights Water‑Sewer Main Lines Bill of Sale Resolution #2026‑18 (unanimous)
• Approved Mt. Gardner Heights Final Plat (unanimous)
• Tabled Westernization Code Amendment Ordinance #812 until April 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Bridge Street Sidewalk Bid Award Resolution 2026‑19 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and accounts, including $175,635.49 claims fund and $133,573.98 payroll fund (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Design Review Board is meeting to discuss complaints and violations. The board will review items related to the Methow Valley Wellness Center banner and Libby’s Landing awning roof.

• Review of Libby’s Landing awning roof
• Review of Methow Valley Wellness Center banner
• Discussion of April 1st Town Council Code Amendments
• Marti Darling Plaque Letter presented to Town Council

The Westernization Design Review Board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the board noted several complaints and listed code‑amendment items for future discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 am.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commission Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will approve the previous meeting minutes, receive updates from the Planning Department, and hear public comments. A work session will focus on reviewing the Winthrop In Motion multimodal routes plan. The meeting will conclude with a learning session for questions and then adjourn.

• Approval of Minutes
• Planning Department Updates
• Public Comments
• Review of Winthrop In Motion multimodal routes
• Questions for learning session

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from March 10, 2026, adding Ned Buckinham as an attendee. The commission postponed the Learning Session Questions to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Ned Buckinham as attendee to minutes
• Postponed Learning Session Questions to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss and vote on a 2026 budget amendment, approve a special event permit for the Little Star Fun Run, and consider several resolutions regarding emergency management, personnel policy, and a pickleball court improvement grant.

• Little Star Fun Run & Festival Special Event Application
• 2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance #811
• Methow Valley Pickleball Court Improvement Grant Application
• Personnel Policy Update Approval Resolution #2026-14
• Chewuch Underpass Project LAA Supplement #8

The Winthrop Town Council approved the 2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance #811 and adopted the Okanogan County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan resolution. It also approved a special event application for the Little Star Fun Run & Festival, several grant and loan resolutions, and the town’s bills and accounts. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance #811 (unanimous)
• Adopted Okanogan County CEMP Adoption Resolution #2026-12 (unanimous)
• Approved Little Star Fun Run & Festival special event application (unanimous)
• Accepted Department of Ecology CWSRF Grant Agreement Resolution #2026-13 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy Update Resolution #2026-14 (unanimous)
• Approved Interfund Loan Resolution #2026-15 (unanimous)
• Adopted Chewuch Underpass Project LAA Supplement #8 and Prospectus Resolution #2026-16 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and accounts for payment (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The board approved the edited minutes from February 11, 2026 and the minutes from February 25, 2026, each with a unanimous vote. It also approved the Waxwing demolition permit application as submitted, again unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Waxwing demolition permit application (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commision Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will hold a meeting to approve minutes and hear a presentation from the Methow Housing Trust regarding the Lloyd Gravel Pit and Mt. Gardner Heights Long-Plat.

• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Methow Housing Trust presentation on Lloyd Gravel Pit
• Methow Housing Trust presentation on Mt. Gardner Heights Long-Plat
• Planning Department Updates
• Learning Session

The Winthrop Planning Commission approved the March 10 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission also voted unanimously to send a letter to Okanogan County expressing its views on the proposed Lloyd Gravel Pit expansion. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved March 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted unanimously to send letter to Okanogan County on Lloyd Gravel Pit expansion
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will interview applicants to fill a vacant council position and discuss a street sweeper. The meeting will also include the approval of bills and a proclamation.

• Interviews for Town Council Position #1 vacancy
• Selection of candidate for Town Council Position #1
• Discussion of street sweeper
• Approval of bills and accounts
• Dark Sky Proclamation #2026-1

The council unanimously appointed Ed Zuckerman to fill the vacant Town Council seat. It also approved the purchase of a new street sweeper, the WWU Library Community Room use agreement (Resolution #2026-11), and the Dark Sky Proclamation for 2026. Additionally, the council approved the February 18 minutes and authorized payment of vouchers totaling $288,732.47.

• Appointed Ed Zuckerman to vacant Town Council seat (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new street sweeper (unanimous)
• Approved WWU Library Community Room Facilities Use Agreement Resolution #2026-11 (unanimous)
• Approved Dark Sky Proclamation #2026-1 (unanimous)
• Approved February 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of vouchers: Claims Fund $154,500.57, Payroll Fund $134,231.90 (unanimous)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Western Design Review Board is meeting to discuss sign applications and receive an update on Planning Commission code changes. The board will also review complaints and violations regarding lighting and flags.

• Trail’s End OPEN Sign Application (exempt under code 15.08.040 B.3)
• MVIC Sign Application (tabled from 26.03 meeting)
• Planning Commission update on Public Hearing for Code Changes
• Jupiter Flag violation (reported as taken down)
• Copper Glance Lighting complaint

The board unanimously approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes after a motion and second. The board approved the MVIC sign application, classifying it as a sign, with a unanimous vote. The board determined the Trails End open sign application is exempt from permitting under code 15.08.040 and required no vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:07 a.m.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MVIC sign application (unanimous)
• Declared Trails End open sign application exempt under code 15.08.040 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 am (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commision Meeting

The Planning Commission approved the February 10 minutes, adding Brooke’s name to the absent list. It accepted the proposed Westernization Code amendments and will recommend them to the Town Council. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Feb 10 minutes (added Brooke’s name to absent) – unanimous
• Accepted Westernization Code amendments and recommended them to Town Council – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will consider several professional service agreements and grant approvals. The body will also confirm a watershed council appointment and discuss street sweeping and wildlife nuisances.

• Valley Inspection Professional Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-7)
• Twisp Interlocal Building Inspection Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-8)
• Fire Task Force Grant Approval (Resolution #2026-9)
• Geosyntec Consultant Contract Change #7 for Pearrygin Lake Mitigation and Water Right Technical Support (Resolution #2026-10)
• Appointment confirmation of David Asiae to the Methow Watershed Council

The council approved several resolutions, including a fire task force grant, professional services agreements, and a consultant contract change. It confirmed a Methow Watershed Council appointment and approved the town's bills and accounts. The council also agreed to send a wild turkey nuisance letter to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. A decision on acquiring a street sweeper was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved Valley Inspection Professional Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-7) – unanimous
• Approved Twisp Interlocal Building Inspection Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-8) – unanimous
• Approved Fire Task Force Grant (Resolution #2026-9) – unanimous
• Approved Geosyntec consultant contract change for Pearrygin Lake mitigation (Resolution #2026-10) – unanimous
• Confirmed David Asia to position six on Methow Watershed Council – unanimous
• Approved signing and sending wild turkey nuisance letter to Department of Fish and Wildlife – unanimous
• Approved bills and accounts, including $67,283.03 Claims Fund payment – unanimous
• Tabled street sweeper decision for future discussion – no vote

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Town Board will review a sign application for the Trail's End area and discuss complaints regarding Jupiter Flag and Copper Glance Lighting. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of WWS26.03 Trail's End Sign Application
• Discussion of Jupiter Flag complaint
• Discussion of Copper Glance Lighting complaint
• Approval of 26.02 WDRB Minutes
• Public Comments

The board unanimously approved the January 28, 2026 minutes. The MVIC sign application was tabled because the logo size did not meet code requirements. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:50 am.

• Approved Jan 28 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled WWS 26.04 MVIC sign application pending logo size clarification
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 am (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commision Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will meet on February 10, 2026 to review agenda items including approval of minutes, public comments, department updates, a work session on street standards, and a business item concerning the Okanogan County Gravel Pit Conditional Use Permit Committee. The commission will discuss each item and may make decisions as appropriate. The meeting will be held at the Winthrop Barn Hen House and via Zoom.

• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comments
• Planning Department Updates
• Work Session – Street Standards
• Business – Okanogan County Gravel Pit CUP Committee

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. The commissioners also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn the February 10 meeting. They agreed to have Planner Rocklynn Culp prepare more extensive comments on the proposed Lloyd gravel pit expansion, addressing potential traffic and environmental impacts. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from Jan 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Requested Planner Rocklynn Culp to prepare extensive comments on Lloyd gravel pit expansion

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will discuss a Snowshoe Softball special events application and a resolution for an Ogden Murphy Wallace legal services agreement. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and accounts, and allowing public comments.

• Snowshoe Softball Special Events Application
• Ogden Murphy Wallace Legal Services Agreement Resolution #2026-6
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Bills and Accounts
• Public Comments (up to five minutes per person)

The council approved the February 4 minutes, a snowshoe softball special event, and the Ogden Murphy Wallace legal services agreement, all by unanimous vote. They also approved payment of vouchers for the Claims Fund ($119,372.14) and Payroll Fund ($124,296.25). Councilmember Sophia Boesenberg announced her resignation to become Deputy Clerk 2. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved snowshoe softball special event application (unanimous)
• Approved Ogden Murphy Wallace Legal Services Agreement Resolution #2026-6 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and accounts, authorizing voucher payments totaling $243,668.39 (unanimous)
• Councilmember Sophia Boesenberg announced resignation to take Deputy Clerk 2 position (informational)

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Design Review Board is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary agenda item is a sign redesign for the Jupiter Observatory.

• Jupiter Observatory sign redesign

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. It also approved the sign application for the Observatory Inn (Jupiter) as presented. No other actions were taken; other items were discussed or postponed.

• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Observatory Inn (Jupiter) sign application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 am (unanimous)

Winthrop Planning Commision Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Winthrop Barn Hen House and via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a public comment period, department updates, a learning session, and a work session. Business items include discussion of the 2026 Work Plan, an Okanogan County Gravel Pit conditional use permit, and street standards.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• 2026 Work Plan discussion
• Okanogan County Gravel Pit CUP discussion
• Street standards discussion

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting unanimously. It adopted the 2026 workplan, setting priorities for the Comprehensive Plan update and street‑standard review. A public hearing on the Westernization standards amendments was set for Feb. 10, 2026, and the commission agreed to invite the Methow Housing Trust, Mazama Advisory Committee, and other planning groups to a future meeting. Commissioners also decided to monitor the Lloyd Quarry expansion permit and will request notification from the county planner.

• Approved Jan. 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 workplan and priority list
• Scheduled public hearing on Westernization amendments for Feb. 10, 2026
• Agreed to invite Methow Housing Trust, Mazama Advisory Committee, and other land‑use entities to a future meeting
• Decided to monitor Lloyd Quarry expansion permit and request county planner notifications
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council will consider a resolution to fund the Perry Street lift station construction (Resolution #2026-4a). It will also review an interlocal agreement with Okanogan County for building inspection services (Resolution #2026-5). A request for a town winter lighting timer from Amanda Holtzc will be discussed. Routine items include approval of minutes and bills.

• Perry Street Lift Station Construction Funding Agreement (Resolution #2026-4a)
• Okanogan County Interlocal Building Inspection Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-5)
• Town Winter Lighting Timer Request – Amanda Holtzc
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Bills and Accounts

The Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved the Perry Street Lift Station Construction Funding Agreement (Resolution #2026-4) and the Okanogan County Interlocal Building Inspection Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-5). The council also unanimously approved the town’s bills and accounts and the January 7 minutes. No formal decision was made on the winter lighting timer request; further research was noted.

• Approved Perry Street Lift Station Construction Funding Agreement (Resolution #2026-4) – unanimous
• Approved Okanogan County Interlocal Building Inspection Services Agreement (Resolution #2026-5) – unanimous
• Approved bills and accounts – unanimous
• Approved January 7 minutes – unanimous

WDRB Regular Meeting

The Winthrop Development Review Board will begin with public comments and then approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Under old and new business, the board will consider two sign applications—Rivers Edge Resort and Oliver’s—and a winter lights concern submitted by Amanda Holtz. The agenda also includes a period for complaints and violations and a general comments/discussion segment before adjourning.

• Rivers Edge Resort sign application (WWS26.01)
• Oliver’s sign application (WWS26.02)
• Amanda Holtz: Winter Lights concerns

The board unanimously approved the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the River’s Edge Resort and Oliver’s sign applications. It approved updates to the Westernization permit exemptions code, removing “budgetary constraints,” and adopted a definition change referencing Zoning Code 17.08.010. The board cancelled the November 11 and November 25, 2026 meetings and set a new meeting date for November 19, 2026 at 8:30 am.

• Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved River’s Edge Resort sign application (motion carried; two abstentions)
• Approved Oliver’s sign application (motion carried)
• Approved Westernization permit exemptions code update, removing “budgetary constraints” (motion passed)
• Approved update to 15.08.080 definitions to refer to Zoning Code 17.08.010 (motion passed)
• Cancelled November 11, 2026 Veteran’s Day meeting
• Cancelled November 25, 2026 Thanksgiving meeting
• Set new WDRB meeting date for November 19, 2026 at 8:30 am

Winthrop Planning Commision Meeting

The Winthrop Planning Commission will consider updates to the Westernization Code, discuss the 2026 work plan, and talk about street standards. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comments, and department updates.

• Review Westernization Code Changes
• 2026 Work Plan Discussion
• Street Standards Discussion
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comments

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from December 9, 2025 and adjourned the meeting. It recommended revising the language of WC 15.08.040 concerning public projects. The commission also unanimously agreed to continue dialogue on annexations, to discuss street‑standard issues, and to prioritize updating the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Finally, it decided to bring the proposed Lloyd gravel‑pit expansion up for discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended revising language of WC 15.08.040 on public projects
• Unanimously agreed to continue dialogue on annexation process
• Unanimously agreed to continue conversation on street standards
• Unanimously agreed to prioritize refinement of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan
• Agreed to discuss Lloyd gravel‑pit expansion at the next meeting
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Regular Town Council Meeting

The Winthrop Town Council meeting will review applications for the Winthrop Quilt Round and Balloon Fest Glow Up special events. It will also consider resolutions for an interlocal agreement with Twisp Municipal Court Services, an agreement with Okanogan County for facility use, and a Department of Ecology agreement regarding Pearrygin Lake water storage mitigation. These items are presented under Old/New Business before the council proceeds to comments and bill approvals.

• Winthrop Quilt Round Special Event Application
• Balloon Fest Glow Up Special Event Application
• Twisp Municipal Court Services Interlocal Agreement Resolution 2026-1
• Okanogan County Facility Use Agreement Resolution #2026-2
• Department of Ecology Pearrygin Lake Water Storage Mitigation / Permitting Agreement Resolution #2026-3

The Town Council approved the minutes from the December 17 meeting, the Winthrop Quilt Round‑Up and Balloon Fest Glow Up special event applications, and three interlocal agreement resolutions (Twisp Municipal Court Services, Okanogan County Facility Use, and Department of Ecology Pearrygin Lake Water Storage). The council also approved the town’s bills, accounts, and voucher payments. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved December 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Winthrop Quilt Round‑Up special event application (unanimous)
• Approved Balloon Fest Glow Up special event application (unanimous)
• Approved Twisp Municipal Court Services Interlocal Agreement Resolution #2026‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved Okanogan County Facility Use Agreement Resolution #2026‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved Department of Ecology Pearrygin Lake Water Storage Mitigation/Permitting Agreement Resolution #2026‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, accounts, and voucher payments totaling $103,333.94 (unanimous)