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Walla Walla public meetings in 2025

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

Wed Dec 17, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council adopts 6-year Capital Facilities Plan

The City Council is meeting to approve long-term infrastructure planning and budget amendments. The body is deciding on several equipment purchases and the establishment of a new emergency communication fund.

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✓ Decided: Council tables Water Shortage Response Program after debate

The Walla Walla City Council tabled Resolution 2025-100, the updated Water Shortage Response Program, after extensive discussion and multiple motions. The council approved several other items, including the 6-year Capital Facilities Plan, a budget amendment, the E911 fund, a chemical detection system purchase, water meter parts, and the November accounts payable and payroll registers.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss water shortage response, opioid grant, and winter budget changes

The Walla Walla City Council will review an updated water shortage response program, consider accepting a state opioid grant, discuss the third-quarter financial report, and debate a proposed winter 2025 budget amendment. This is a work session, so no formal votes are expected.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews water shortage plan, opioid grant, budget amendment

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session on December 15, 2025, discussing four agenda items but taking no formal votes. Staff presented an updated Water Shortage Response Program, a proposal to accept a state opioid and substance use grant (COSSUP), the Q3 financial report, and a proposed Winter 2025 budget amendment. The council discussed each item but made no decisions, as this was a work session.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council approves 2026 salaries, park fees, and landfill expansion contract

The Walla Walla City Council approved a consent agenda including the 2026 non-represented salary schedule and park fee changes. The Council also authorized a contract for the design of the landfill area 7 vertical expansion project and approved a contract for animal care services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 salary schedule, park fees, landfill design contract

The Walla Walla City Council approved the 2026 Non-represented Salary Schedule, the 2026 Parks & Recreation fees (with pool rates increased by half of the proposed amount), a $249,910 contract for landfill area 7 vertical expansion design, and a 2026-2028 animal care contract with Blue Mountain Humane Society. Consent agenda items C, D, E, and F were also approved. The meeting ended with an executive session on personnel matters.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council hears updates on homelessness, parks fees, and senior center lease

The Walla Walla City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates from the Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless and the Sleep Center, review proposed changes to Parks & Recreation fees, and consider a lease renewal for the Senior Center. The meeting will also include a presentation of the 2025 City Manager's 3rd Quarter Report.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses homeless, parks fees, senior center, ballot items

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session on December 1, 2025, with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates and discussed the homeless sleep center, proposed 2026 parks and recreation fees, a senior center lease renewal, and the upcoming February ballot featuring an EMS levy renewal and a proposed Metropolitan Parks District. The meeting was informational only.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City approves 2025-2026 budget and property tax measures

The Walla Walla City Council approved a consent agenda of routine resolutions and ordinances, including funding for underground storage tank decommissioning and public defense services. The body also finalized the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget and approved property tax and debt bond measures for the upcoming year.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025-2026 mid-biennium budget and 2026 property tax levies

The Walla Walla City Council approved the 2025-2026 mid-biennium budget and set 2026 property tax levies, including regular property tax, police debt bond, and Memorial Pool debt bond. The council also approved the 2025 Transportation Benefit District annual report and work plan, and accepted the October 2025 accounts payable register and payroll. All items were approved as presented, with one abstention on a payment to Blue Mountain Action Council.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to discuss 2026 property tax rates and state legislative priorities

The Walla Walla City Council will hold a work session to meet with state legislators about the city's legislative priorities, review mid-biennium budget adjustments, and discuss the proposed 2026 property tax rates. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses state priorities, budget, property tax at work session

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They met with the 16th Legislative District delegation to discuss state legislative priorities, reviewed proposed 2025-26 mid-biennium budget adjustments, and discussed the 2026 property tax rates. All items were discussion only.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council to adopt 2026 state and federal legislative priorities

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of 2026 legislative priorities and a salary study implementation MOU. The body will also discuss a letter to the USFS regarding the Tiger-Mill Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves salary study implementation, legislative priorities, and bikeway support

The Walla Walla City Council approved several items, including a memorandum of understanding for a salary study implementation with AFSCME 1191W, the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, and a letter of support for a Washington State Scenic Bikeway nomination. The council also discussed but did not reach a final decision on sending a letter to the US Forest Service regarding the Tiger-Mill Project, with competing motions made but no vote recorded in the minutes.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to review Comprehensive Plan and library renovation

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a work session to discuss the status and next steps of the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the project team will provide an update on the Walla Walla Public Library renovation project.

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✓ Decided: Council hears updates on comprehensive plan and library renovation

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session on November 3, 2025, receiving presentations and discussing two topics: the comprehensive plan update and the public library renovation project. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational only.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council to consider $1.29 million fleet vehicle purchase

The Walla Walla City Council will discuss fleet vehicle replacements, municipal code amendments, and a land annexation. The body is also reviewing contracts for pedestrian and street improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.29M fleet purchases, Pine Street design supplement, and South 3rd annexation

The Walla Walla City Council approved all consent agenda items and five active agenda items, including a $165,000 contract supplement for the Pine Street project, $1.29 million in fleet vehicle purchases, the 2025 municipal code amendments, the South 3rd Avenue and Whitney Road annexation, and 2026 lodging tax funding reductions. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included public comments on hate crimes, vacant properties, and the Tiger-Mill project, but no decisions were made on those topics.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to discuss 2025 code amendments and capital plan updates

The Walla Walla City Council will hold a work session to review proposed municipal code amendments for 2025, update the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan, and discuss a 1918 agreement between the city and the USDA. No decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses code amendments, capital plan, 1918 USDA agreement

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented the 2025 Annual Municipal Code Amendments, the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan update, and the 1918 agreement with the USDA. Council discussed these items and received updates on the Howard and Myra projects.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council - Special Meeting

City Council holds town hall on Tiger-Mill Project at special meeting

The Walla Walla City Council will host a town hall to discuss the Tiger-Mill Project during a special meeting. Members of the public can attend in person or via Zoom. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council holds town hall on Tiger-Mill fire fuel project; no vote taken

The Walla Walla City Council held a special meeting on October 14, 2025, as a town hall to discuss the USFS Tiger-Mill Fire Fuel Reduction Project. Staff presented the project, councilmembers shared their tour experiences and opinions, and public comments and literature were received. No formal decisions were made; the item is scheduled for discussion at the November 5th regular council meeting.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council approves $604,900 landfill project and $51,498 carbon credit sale

The Walla Walla City Council held a regular meeting on October 8, 2025, approving several contracts and resolutions. The most consequential decisions included awarding a $51,498.25 bid for landfill carbon credits and authorizing a $604,900 professional services contract for landfill self-haul drop-off area improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $604,900 landfill design contract

The Walla Walla City Council approved a professional services contract with Great West Engineering for landfill self-haul drop-off area improvements, not to exceed $604,900. They also approved a $91,595.06 contract amendment for the Rose Street Pavement Preservation Project and the September 2025 payable register totaling $5,596,912.21, with one check approved separately. The council decided to proceed with the Tiger Mill Project town hall as scheduled despite the federal government shutdown.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to discuss 2026 Legislative Priorities

The City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss proposed legislative priorities for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews 2026 state and federal legislative priorities

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session to review and discuss proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, covering topics such as transportation funding, rural healthcare, and watershed protection. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was for discussion only. The council also discussed the upcoming town hall format and potential action at the November 5th meeting.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council considers ballot proposition for Metropolitan Park District

The Walla Walla City Council is meeting to decide on a ballot proposition for a new park district and the condemnation of property for a roundabout. The body is also addressing budget amendments and updated recycling rates for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 10% annexation petition for Williams Road and Prospect Avenue

The Walla Walla City Council approved Resolution 2025-075, accepting the 10% annexation petition and modifying the proposed annexation boundary for properties on Williams Road and Prospect Avenue. The council also approved a ballot proposition to create a Metropolitan Park District, authorized condemnation of two parcels for the Pine Street and 9th Avenue roundabout, and passed budget amendments. Consent agenda items, including recycling rates and bicycle licensing changes, were approved.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss homeless housing plan and park district proposition

The City Council will hold a work session to review a draft 5-year homeless housing plan for Walla Walla County. Members will also discuss a ballot proposition for a Metropolitan Park District and the status of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council hears homeless plan, park district, strategic plan updates

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received presentations on the draft Walla Walla County 5-year Homeless Housing Plan, a proposed ballot proposition to create a Metropolitan Park District, and an update on the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan implementation. Discussion covered funding, public education, and cooperation with partners, but no action was taken.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council to authorize $77,247 for Veterans Memorial Pool maintenance

The Walla Walla City Council is meeting to authorize contracts for pool maintenance and road project design. The body will also review August 2025 financial registers and payroll transactions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $77K pool maintenance and road design contract

The Walla Walla City Council approved two contracts: a $77,247.13 maintenance contract for Veterans Memorial Pool and a professional services contract with David Evans & Associates for the design of the Alder-Tausick-Airport Pavement Preservation Project. The council also approved the August 2025 payable register totaling $5,378,760.48, with a separate vote to pay check number 33643 to the Blue Mountain Action Council. Additionally, the council authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the Federal Government commenting on the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council approves $129,890 scaffolding contract and opioid response grant

The Walla Walla City Council held a regular meeting on August 27, 2025, approving several items including a contract for temporary scaffolding installation and a grant for opioid response. The meeting also included procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and receiving financial reports without action.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $129,890 scaffolding contract for digester inspection

The Walla Walla City Council approved a $129,890.48 contract with Apollo, Inc. for temporary scaffolding inside Digester #2, adopted an ordinance prohibiting misuse of the emergency assistance system, and accepted a $150,000 grant for the CARES opioid response program. The consent agenda, including an interlocal agreement for accounting services and meeting minutes, was also approved. A committee appointment was made to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to discuss 911 misuse ordinance

The City Council will review a quarterly report and consider a proposed ordinance to amend the municipal code regarding the misuse of the 911 system.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews new quarterly report format and 911 misuse ordinance

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session on August 25, 2025, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented a new format for quarterly reports from the City Manager and Finance Department, and discussed a proposed ordinance to prohibit misuse of the 911 system. The council discussed report content, data timing, and ordinance enforcement, but took no action.

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Sat Aug 23, 2025

City Council - Retreat

City Council retreat to review roles, land-use process, and removal rules

The Walla Walla City Council holds a retreat to discuss council roles and responsibilities, review land-use staff reports, and consider a process for removing an appointed mayor. A presentation on council duties will be led by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, with a facilitated discussion afterward.

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✓ Decided: Council holds retreat on roles, liability, and mayor removal process

The Walla Walla City Council held a retreat with presentations and facilitated discussions on council roles, liability risks, staff report content, and a potential process for removing an appointed mayor. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the only action was discussion and consideration of a future retreat after new councilmembers take office.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council awards $368,323 contract for Mountain View Cemetery reconstruction

The City Council is meeting to approve several infrastructure projects, grant awards, and annexation schedules. Key decisions include funding for cemetery reconstruction and utility extensions.

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✓ Decided: Council awards cemetery reconstruction bid, accepts grants

The Walla Walla City Council approved the consent agenda, including a reimbursement agreement with the county for water/sewer utilities, a stormwater guidelines contract, annexation hearing dates, and a drug taskforce grant. They also awarded a $368,323.76 bid for the Mountain View Cemetery reconstruction to ESF Solutions, accepted a pedestrian and bicycle safety grant for Poplar Street improvements, and approved the July 2025 accounts payable register and payroll.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council considers $10M loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements

The Walla Walla City Council is meeting to authorize funding for infrastructure and fleet upgrades. The body is also deciding on the rejection of a development agreement with Cottonwood Investors, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.36M fleet replacement and $10M wastewater loan application

The Walla Walla City Council approved several resolutions, including authorizing $1,358,860 for replacement of 11 city fleet vehicles and equipment, and applying for a Public Works Trust Fund loan of up to $10 million for wastewater treatment plant improvements. The council also adopted written findings to support rejection of a development agreement proposed by Cottonwood Investors, LLC, and approved routine financial items including payroll and accounts payable. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council approves firefighter labor contract and road improvement bids

The Walla Walla City Council is deciding on a labor contract for firefighters and awarding multiple contracts for street and bridge improvements. The body is also holding a public hearing regarding the 2024 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $827K Sumach Street project and US 12 interchange agreements

The Walla Walla City Council approved several key items, including a $827,158.06 bid for the Sumach Street improvement project, authorization for intergovernmental agreements on the US 12-Clinton Interchange, and a $150,572 contract for construction phase services. They also approved a firefighter labor contract and made board appointments. A motion to schedule a Town Hall on the Tiger-Mill watershed project was tabled.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to hear presentation on proposed Public Safety Ballot Measure

The Walla Walla City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation regarding a proposed Public Safety Ballot Measure. The presentation will be delivered by WESCOM Manager Esther Click.

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✓ Decided: Council hears WESCOM public safety ballot measure presentation

The City Council held a work session with a presentation by WESCOM Manager Esther Click on a proposed public safety ballot measure. Discussion covered funding sustainability, low reserves, aging equipment, staffing, and public outreach. No formal action was taken; the council discussed a potential resolution of support but did not vote.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council to adopt 2026-2031 Comprehensive Transportation Plan

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a long-term transportation plan and consider municipal code amendments for downtown outdoor dining. The body is also reviewing several resolutions regarding public defense, library funding, and telecommunications ownership.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026-2031 transportation plan and downtown streatery rules

The Walla Walla City Council approved the 2026-2031 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which is required for grant eligibility, and adopted Ordinance 2025-11 setting standards for downtown outdoor dining facilities (streateries and sidewalk seating). The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $250,000 library grant, and the May 2025 accounts payable register and payroll. A discussion on the Tiger-Mill watershed project was tabled.

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Wed May 28, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council approves $388,779 street sweeper purchase and LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation

The Walla Walla City Council held a regular meeting on May 28, 2025, approving several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included authorizing a $388,779 street sweeper replacement, adopting a naming recognition policy for the public library, and approving a lease for traffic signal equipment on Rose Street. The Council also amended the 2025-26 budget to include golf course operating expenses.

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✓ Decided: Council approves golf course budget amendment and library naming policy

The Walla Walla City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-10, amending the 2025-26 biennial budget to include city operation expenses for the golf course. The council also approved Resolution 2025-046, adopting a Naming Recognition Policy for the Walla Walla Public Library, after a motion to table it failed. Consent agenda items A, C, and D were approved unanimously, including the purchase of a new street sweeper.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to receive updates on library campaign and fuel reduction project

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a Library Capital Campaign update. The council will also hear an informational presentation from the United States Forest Service regarding the Tiger-Mill fire fuel reduction project.

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✓ Decided: Council hears library campaign and forest fuel reduction updates

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on the Library Capital Campaign, including a donor match offer and a proposed naming policy, and an informational presentation from the US Forest Service on the Tiger-Mill Fire fuel reduction project. No action was taken on either item.

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Wed May 14, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider middle housing code amendments, landfill contract, and well generators

The Walla Walla City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including code amendments for middle housing to implement the Comprehensive Plan 2040, a five-year landfill consulting contract worth up to $349,020 annually, and a $105,714 contract for generator design at Wells 1 and 6. The council will also consider budget amendments and lodging tax funding recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves middle housing code amendments to implement Comp Plan 2040

The Walla Walla City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-07, adopting code amendments for middle housing across Titles 13, 19, and 20 to implement the Comprehensive Plan 2040. The council also approved a five-year landfill consulting contract with Geosyntec Consultants (6-1, Mayor Scribner dissenting), a $105,714 engineering contract for well generators, budget amendments, lodging tax recommendations, and the April accounts payable register. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to discuss middle housing code changes and Wiffle Ball Field project

The City Council will hold a work session to review proposed changes to the middle housing code. The meeting also includes a State of the City presentation and a discussion regarding the Wiffle Ball Field Project.

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✓ Decided: Council hears proposals on wiffle ball field, middle housing, state of city

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They heard a student's proposal for a wiffle ball field at Tietan Park, discussed proposed middle housing code changes, and received a State of the City presentation from the City Manager.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to decide on Aichele Annexation at 3rd & Whitney, approve $253K in contracts

The Walla Walla City Council will consider Resolution 2025-039 to accept and modify a ten percent annexation petition for the Aichele property at 3rd Avenue and Whitney Road. The council will also vote on two professional services contracts: $127,190 for a transportation element update and $125,860 with FCS Group. The consent agenda includes a biennium budget update, a state loan for the wastewater treatment plant digester project, and a fire station alerting system upgrade. Proclamations for Arbor Day, Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and Child Care Provider Appreciation Day will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Aichele annexation boundary modification at 3rd Ave and Whitney Road

The Walla Walla City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-039, accepting and geographically modifying the proposed ten percent annexation petition for the Aichele Annexation at 3rd Avenue and Whitney Road, including adjacent roadways. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a budget update, a transportation planning contract, a wastewater loan, and a fire station alerting upgrade. Additionally, they authorized a professional services agreement with FCS Group for up to $125,860.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council - Work Session

City Council to receive update on Stillwater Holdings Cleanup

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a report from the Department of Ecology regarding the Stillwater Holdings Cleanup. The meeting also includes a presentation from the General Manager of Valley Transit.

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✓ Decided: Council hears updates on Stillwater cleanup and Valley Transit

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received an update from the Department of Ecology on the Stillwater Holdings cleanup, covering the complexity of the solvent spill, cleanup options, and cost recovery. They also heard a presentation from Valley Transit General Manager Angie Peters on transit operations, funding, and challenges. The meeting was informational only.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to accept CHIP grant for Habitat for Humanity Peyton Lane housing project

The Walla Walla City Council will vote on a resolution accepting a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure (CHIP) grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support construction of the Habitat for Humanity Peyton Lane Project. Additional active agenda items include a decision on whether to return to a printed City Central Newsletter (tabled) and approval of March 2025 financial registers. The consent agenda includes resolutions to maintain planter strips on Pine Street and accept a $76,216 grant for facility energy audits.

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✓ Decided: Council tables printed newsletter decision, approves CHIP grant for Habitat housing

The Walla Walla City Council tabled a motion to resume a printed City Central Newsletter, voting 4-3 to instead have staff prepare options with cost information. The council unanimously approved a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure (CHIP) grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support the Habitat for Humanity Peyton Lane Project, and approved the March 2025 accounts payable register totaling $4,425,507.05, with a separate vote approving $10,944.08 in payments to Blue Mountain Action Council (with one abstention).

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council - Work Session

Council discusses park district ballot measure and fire dispatch upgrade

The Walla Walla City Council will discuss a ballot proposition to create a Metropolitan Park District and a proposed upgrade to fire station alerting and automated dispatch systems. Both items are listed under the active agenda for discussion; no final decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses placing Metropolitan Park District on ballot

The Walla Walla City Council held a work session on April 7, 2025, to discuss two items: a proposed ballot proposition to create a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) and a fire station alerting and automated dispatch upgrade. No formal votes or decisions were made; both items were informational discussions only.

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