Cle Elum, WA
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Cle ElumWA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $608,187 +0.9% yr/yr · +10.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the General
- Laura Osiadacz — Commissioner
- Aja Woodrow
- Audrey Malek
- Greg Maras
- Nolan Weis
- Toni Fields
Who’s on the General Government
- Audrey Malek
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202554 housing units ($9.9M)
🗳️ Election results (13 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 5 2025-11-04
Steve Harper ✓ 266 · WRITE-IN 20
City Council 4 2025-11-04
Jon Cornelius ✓ 257 · WRITE-IN 14
City Council 1 2025-11-04
Cassidy Buechle Curtis ✓ 282 · WRITE-IN 11
Mayor 2023-11-07
Matthew Lundh ✓ 371 · Kerry Clark 257 · WRITE-IN 1
City Council 7 2023-11-07
Audrey Malek ✓ 317 · Sarah Lackey 245 · WRITE-IN 4
City Council 6 2023-11-07
Steven E. Cook ✓ 420 · WRITE-IN 7
City Council 4 2023-11-07
Jerred R. Weis ✓ 429 · WRITE-IN 13
City Council 3 2023-11-07
Beth Williams ✓ 430 · WRITE-IN 10
City Council 2 2023-11-07
Ken Ratliff ✓ 300 · Kiera Hyatt 286 · WRITE-IN 2
City Council 7 2021-11-02
WRITE-IN ✓ 277 · Elizabeth Kurtz 253
City Council 5 2021-11-02
Steve Harper ✓ 390 · Ronald Wayne 143 · WRITE-IN 5
City Council 4 2021-11-02
Jaimee Mosack ✓ 299 · Mickey Holz 239 · WRITE-IN 4
Upcoming
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Public Works & Community
Development Committee
Agenda
September 1, 2026
1:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC WORKS &
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
STEVEN COOK - CHAIR
KEN RATLIFF
BRYCE WALLACE
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. Public Works & Community Development Committee — Meeting Minutes — July 31,
2025
b. Beau's Pizza Leak Adjustment — Audrey Casassa — Utility Clerk
c. Amendment to CEMC 2.48.340 — Maintenance of Cemetery Headstones — Mathew
Bailey — Public Works Director
d. Public Works Staffing Request – Three Full-Time Positions — …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Agenda
September 1, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. Agust 20, 2026
3.
Business Requiring Public Hearings
4.
Planning Update
5.
Unfinished Business
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Chapter Review
6.
New Business
7.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Review Continued (if needed)
8.
Commissioner Comments and Discussion
9.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — September 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeti …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 13:00
General
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
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Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 13:00
General
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
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Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
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Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 13:00
General
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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 13:00
General
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue May 4, 2027 · 13:00
General
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Wed May 12, 2027 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
119 West First Street, Lee
Tue May 25, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Wed May 26, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 08:30
General Government
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 09:00
General Government
City Council to hold retreat at special meeting
The Cle Elum City Council is holding a special meeting with the primary agenda item being a City Council Retreat under New Business. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only standard procedural steps like call to order, unfinished business, and adjournment.
- City Council Retreat discussion
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25901 Vantage Highway , Ellenburg
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNER
SHANNON JOHNSON
Special Meeting
Agenda
August 27, 2026
9:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. City Council Retreat
4.
Other Committee Comments
5.
Adjournment
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
Committee to review building inspector job description
The General Government Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting and reviewing the job description for a Building Inspector / Permit Technician position. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Review of Building Inspector / Permit Technician job description
- Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
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119 West First Street, Cle Elum
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
General Government Committee
Agenda
August 26, 2026
8:30 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
STEVEN HARPER - CHAIR
AUDREY MALEK
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
3.
New Business
a. General Government Meeting Minutes — July 22, 2026
b. Review Building Inspector / Permit Technician Job Description
4.
Other Committee Comments
5.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
119 West First Street , Cle Elum
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council reviews $343,736.51 in payables and new storm water code
The Cle Elum City Council will approve routine financial documents, including $343,736.51 in payables, and a U.S. Forest Service agreement. New business includes a proposal for a Storm Water Code and a resolution regarding a surplus AED. The meeting also includes a proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day.
- Approval of Payables — August 19, 2026 — $343,736.51
- U.S Forest Service Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement — Three Queens Fire
- Storm Water Code — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
- Resolution 2026-028 — Surplus of AED — Rich Albo — Police Chief
- Timesaver PC Payables
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119 West First Street , Cle Elum
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
City Council
Agenda
August 25, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Public Comment – Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3.
Announcements, Appointments, Awards, and Recognition
a. Proclamation — International Overdose Awareness Day
4.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
5.
Consent Agenda
Items listed below have been distributed to Council Members in advance for review and will be
enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, it may be re …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
General
Cle Elum Planning Commission to review Critical Areas chapter of Comp Plan
The Cle Elum Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Critical Areas chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from August 4, 2026, a planning update, and new business focused on the Critical Areas review. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance.
- Review of Comp Plan Critical Areas chapter
- Adoption of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Planning update from Planning Director Shannon Johnson
- Possible continuation of Critical Areas review at next meeting
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
August 20, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. August 4, 2026
3.
Business Requiring Public Hearings
4.
Planning Update
5.
New Business
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Chapter Review
6.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Review Continued (if needed)
7.
Commissioner Comments and Discussion
8.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
General Government Committee Meeting — August 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 13:30
General Government
Council to discuss bankruptcy debt adjustment plan
The Cle Elum City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Chapter 9 Plan of Adjustment of Debts, which addresses the city's bankruptcy. The council may provide direction on revisions and take final action on adjustments. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal matters related to enforcement or litigation.
- Chapter 9 Plan of Adjustment of Debts discussion and possible final action
- Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) for legal counsel on enforcement or litigation
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNER
SHANNON JOHNSON
Special Meeting
Agenda
August 20, 2026
1:30 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
BRYCE WALLACE
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2.
Executive Session RCW 42.30.110(i)
a. To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency
enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or
potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an
official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:15
Civil Service Commission
119 West First Street, Cle Elum
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
General
Public hearing on Bullfrog Flats development agreement amendment for home sales facilities
The Cle Elum Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a major amendment to the Bullfrog UGA Development Agreement (PMU-2026-001). The amendment would allow marketing and sales facilities for new homes within residential areas of the Bullfrog UGA, establishing permitted uses and development standards during build-out. The hearing includes staff presentation, applicant input, public comments, and questions.
- Public hearing on 3rd Amendment to Bullfrog Flats Development Agreement (PMU-2026-001)
- Proposal to allow marketing and sales facilities for new home sales in Bullfrog UGA residential areas
- Hybrid hearing format with in-person and Zoom participation
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119 West First Street, Cle Elum
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City of Cle Elum
119 West First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-2262
Fax: (509) 674-4097
www.cleelum.gov
CITY OF CLE ELUM
HEARING EXAMINER AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Cle Elum City Hall Council Chambers – 119 West First Street, Cle Elum, WA
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
The City of Cle Elum offers hearings in a hybrid format, with in-person participation at City Hall and from
remote locations via Zoom.
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available and the City does not warrant audio quality. Attendees are encouraged to attend in-person.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTION
III.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Bullfrog Flats: 3rd Amendment to the Development Agreement
FILE NUMBERS: PMU-2026-001
REQUEST: The City of Cle Elum has received an application for a Major Amendment to the
Bullfrog UGA Development Agreement to allow marketing and sales facilities and structures
associated with the sale of new homes within residential development areas of the Bullfrog
UGA. The amendment would establish permitted use provisions and applicable development
standards for such facilities during the build-out of the community.
PROCEDURE:
1. Presentation by city staff including submittal of staff report and application
materials for …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Commission to revisit work plan and discuss 2027 grants
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to adopt minutes, hear public comment, and discuss its 2026 work plan priorities and potential 2027 grant opportunities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.
- Adoption of July 21, 2026 minutes
- Revisit 2026 work plan to prioritize projects
- Discussion of 2027 grant opportunities
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
August 18, 2026
3:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
MICHAEL RICHARD - VICE
CHAIR
PAMELA HAWK
RUSTY HENRICHSEN - CHAIR
JORDAN PETERSON
KERRIE SPOONEMORE
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Adoption of Minutes
a. July 21, 2026
3.
Public Comment - Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
4.
New Business
a. 2026 Work Plan — Revisit Work Plan to Prioritize Projects
b. 2027 Grant Opportunities Discussion
5.
Comments from Commissioners and/or Staff
a. Commissioners
b. Staff Update
6.
Next Meeting Agenda Development
7.
Adjournment
Upcoming Meeting:
Planning Commission Meeting — August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
General Government Committee Meeting — August 26, 2026, at …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 08:30
Library Board
119 w 1st St, Cle Elum
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 13:00
Public Safety & Health
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
Cle Elum committee to review camping ordinances and fire resiliency plan
The Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including municipal code changes for addressing (fire/police), the fire department chapter, a draft graffiti code, and a fire resiliency plan. New business includes approving meeting minutes, discussing camping ordinances, and continuity of government. Several items are still under legal review.
- Municipal Code — Addressing (Fire/Police) [Legal Review Underway]
- Municipal Code — Chapter 2.15 — Fire Department [Legal Review Underway]
- Draft Graffiti Code [Legal Review Underway]
- Fire Resiliency Plan — Previously 'City Streets and Alleys'
- Camping Ordinances
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Public Safety & Health Committee
Agenda
August 13, 2026
10:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE-CURTIS -
CHAIR
STEVEN HARPER
BETH WILLIAMS
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Unfinished Business
a. Municipal Code — Addressing (Fire/Police) [Legal Review Underway]
b. Municipal Code — Chapter 2.15 — Fire Department [Legal Review Underway]
c. Draft Graffiti Code [Legal Review Underway]
d. Fire Resiliency Plan — Previously "City Streets and Alleys"
3.
New Business
a. Cle Elum Public Safety & Health — Meeting Minutes — July 9, 2026
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 08:30
General
Library Board to set new meeting time, discuss building goals
The Cle Elum Library Board of Trustees is meeting to adopt minutes, introduce new members, and discuss unfinished business including establishing a new meeting day/time and setting short- and long-term goals for improving the library building and services. They will also hear the librarian's report on 2026 statistics, programming updates, new staff, and wireless printing. The meeting is largely routine and administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Discussion to establish new day and time for board meetings
- Update on electrical project at library building
- Update on brickwork at library building
- Librarian report: 2026 year-to-date statistics
- Programming updates: summer reading and weekly programming
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LIBRARY DIRECTOR
AMY PRIDEMORE
Library Board
Agenda
August 13, 2026
8:30 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
TARYN LUNDH
CAROLYN JONES
KATHLEEN SULLIVAN
TIFFANY VOELZKE-YAO
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1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Public Comment — Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3.
New Board Member Introductions
4.
Adoption of Minutes
a. Library Meeting Minutes — June 4, 2026
5.
Unfinished Business
a. Establish New Day and Time for Board Meetings
b. Discussion of Goals and Messages for City Council Meetings
c. Discussion of Long-Term and Short-Term Goals as a Board — Improving Library Building
and Services
Update on Electrical Project
Update on Brickwork
6.
New Business
a. Librarian Report
2026 Statistics — Year to Date
Programming Updates — Summer Reading and Regular Weekly Programming
Update on New Staff
Agenda
August 13, 2026
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 08:30
Lodging Tax & Event
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to appoint new member, ratify fire committee appointment
The Cle Elum City Council will consider appointing Bryce Wallace to Council Position No. 4 and ratifying Mark Goodwin to the Fire Advisory Committee. They will also vote on a second reading of the Pine Ranch Community franchise agreement and a resolution to join the Risk Management Service Agency. Consent agenda includes payables of $386,572.61 and payroll vouchers of $387,988.25.
- Appointment of Bryce Wallace to Council Position No. 4
- Ratify Mark Goodwin to Fire Advisory Committee
- Pine Ranch Community Franchise Agreement — second reading
- Resolution 2026-027 — RMSA membership agreement
- Payables $386,572.61 and payroll vouchers $387,988.25
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
City Council
Agenda
August 11, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2. Public Comment – Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3. Announcements, Appointments, Awards, and Recognition
a. Ratify the Mayor's Appointment of Fire Advisory Committee Member
Mark Goodwin — Cle Elum Volunteer Firefighter Position
b. Appointment of Council Position No. 4
Bryce Wallace
An executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(h) may be held to evaluate the
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Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 10:00
Public Safety & Health
Committee to review two Fire Advisory Committee applications
The Public Safety & Health Committee will review applications from Beau Foster and Mark Goodwin for the Fire Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes unfinished business, committee comments, and adjournment.
- Review of Fire Advisory Committee applications by Beau Foster and Mark Goodwin
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Public Safety & Health Committee
Agenda
August 7, 2026
10:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE-CURTIS -
CHAIR
STEVEN HARPER
BETH WILLIAMS
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Unfinished Business
3. New Business
a. Fire Advisory Committee Application Review
Beau Foster
Mark Goodwin
4. Other Committee Comments
5. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeting — August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:30
Tree Board
Cle Elum Tree Board to organize, review city tree code, plan inventory
The Cle Elum Tree Board is meeting to introduce new members, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss open meeting rules. They will review Cle Elum Code 12.28 (likely the tree ordinance) and set their regular meeting date and time. The board will also begin work on a tree inventory and discuss funding options.
- Introduction of new members Gary Berndt, Jon Cornelius, Debbie Cernick, Michelle J Swope
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Cle Elum Code 12.28
- Discussion of tree inventory and funding
- Establish date and time for future meetings
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ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
Tree Board
Agenda
August 4, 2026
10:30 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
TREE BOARD MEMBERS
JON CORNELIUS
GARY BERNDT
DEBBIE CERNICK
MICHELLE J SWOPE
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Public Comment — Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3. Unfinished Business
4. New Business
a. Introduction of New Members
Gary Berndt
Jon Cornelius
Debbie Cernick
Michelle J Swope
b. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair
c. Open Meeting Rules Discussion
d. Review Cle Elum Code 12.28
e. Establish Date & Time for Meeting
5. Board Work Plan
a. Tree Inventory
b. Funding
6. Board Comments and Discussion
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August 4, 2026
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7. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeting — August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review Comprehensive Plan Critical Areas Chapter
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Critical Areas Chapter review of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from July 21, 2026.
- Review of Comprehensive Plan – Critical Areas Chapter
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Agenda
August 4, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Adoption of Minutes
a. July 21, 2026
3. Business Requiring Public Hearings
4. Planning Update
a. Staff Announcements
5. New Business
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Chapter Review
6. Next Meeting Agenda Development
a. Comp Plan – Critical Areas Review Continued (if needed)
7. Commissioner Comments and Discussion
8. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeting — August 13, 2026, …
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General
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Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 09:00
General
City Council to address emergency data center moratorium
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business. The primary item on the agenda is Ordinance 1733.
- Ordinance 1733 — Emergency Data Center Moratorium
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNER
SHANNON JOHNSON
Special Meeting
Agenda
July 31, 2026
9:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2. Unfinished Business
a. Ordinance 1733 — Emergency Data Center Moratorium
3. New Business
4. Other Committee Comments
5. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting — July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Planning Commission Meeting — August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00
General
Public Works committee reviews stormwater code and water contracts
The Public Works & Community Development Committee will meet to review unfinished stormwater code drafts, approve meeting minutes from July 2025, and discuss new items including ADU water connections, a WSDOT intersection evaluation, and a water treatment chemical supply contract. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Stormwater Code Draft review
- ADU Water Connections discussion
- WSDOT Intersection Control Evaluation
- Water Treatment Chemical Supply Contract
- Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes approval
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Public Works & Community
Development Committee
Agenda
July 31, 2026
10:00 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC WORKS &
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
STEVEN COOK - CHAIR
KEN RATLIFF
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Unfinished Business
a. Stormwater Code Draft — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
3. New Business
a. Public Works & Community Development Committee — Meeting Minutes — July 7, 2025
b. ADU Water Connections — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
c. WSDOT Intersection Control Evaluation — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Cle Elum Council to discuss Pine Ranch Community Franchise Agreement
The city council will consider a consent agenda including payables of $555,018.87, hear department reports, and receive a public update on the Bullfrog Flats Business Park. New business includes a first reading of a franchise agreement for Pine Ranch Community, a resolution to declare surplus property, a grant commitment for permit process improvement, and a city clerk job description. The meeting will also include an executive session to evaluate an applicant or employee.
- Consent agenda includes payables of $555,018.87
- Pine Ranch Community Franchise Agreement — first reading
- Resolution 2026-026 — Surplus Property
- Permit Process Improvement Grant Letter of Commitment
- Bullfrog Flats Business Park update from Blue Fern
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
City Council
Agenda
July 28, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
BETH WILLIAMS
KEN RATLIFF
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2. Public Comment – Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
3. Announcements, Appointments, Awards, and Recognition
4. Approval of Meeting Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
Items listed below have been distributed to Council Members in advance for review and will be
enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, it may be removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda at the request of …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 16:45
General
City Council to review audit exit conference and 2nd quarter budget summary
The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold an audit exit conference and receive the 2nd Quarter Budget Summary from Finance Director Robin Newcomb. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Audit exit conference
- 2nd Quarter Budget Summary presentation from Finance Director Robin Newcomb
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
Committee of the Whole
Agenda
July 28, 2026
4:45 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
CITY COUNCIL
KEN RATLIFF
BETH WILLIAMS
STEVEN COOK
AUDREY MALEK
STEVEN HARPER
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
2. New Business
a. Audit Exit Conference
b. 2nd Quarter Budget Summary — Robin Newcomb — Finance Director
3. Other Committee Comments
4. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting — August 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 08:30
General Government
General Government Committee to review City Clerk job description
The General Government Committee will meet to discuss new and unfinished business. The agenda includes a review of the City Clerk job description and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Review of City Clerk job description
- Approval of May 27, 2026, meeting minutes
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO
FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
General Government Committee
Agenda
July 22, 2026
8:30 AM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
STEVEN HARPER - CHAIR
AUDREY MALEK
CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Unfinished Business
3. New Business
a. General Government Meeting Minutes — May 27, 2026
b. Review City Clerk Job Description
4. Other Committee Comments
5. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting — July 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting — August 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 15:00
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss WISAARD data and survey work
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will meet to adopt minutes from May 2026, introduce a new commissioner, and discuss Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data and survey work.
- Adoption of May 19, 2026 minutes
- Introduction of new commissioner Kerrie Spoonemore
- Discussion of WISAARD and survey work
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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission welcomes new member, discusses outreach
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission held a routine meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They welcomed new commissioner Kerrie Spoonmore, discussed WISAARD survey resources, and explored outreach ideas like framed historic photos for building owners. The next meeting is set for August 18, 2026.
- Excused Commissioner Richard (motion carried, though he arrived later)
- Adopted July 21, 2026 minutes as presented
- Adjourned meeting at 3:40 p.m.
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
July 21, 2026
3:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
MICHAEL RICHARD - VICE
CHAIR
PAMELA HAWK
RUSTY HENRICHSEN - CHAIR
KERRIE SPOONEMORE
VACANT
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Announcements, Appointments, Awards, and Recognition
a. Introduce New Commissioner — Kerrie Spoonemore
3. Adoption of Minutes
a. May 19, 2026
4. Public Comment - Limited to 5 Minutes per Speaker
5. New Business
a. WISAARD (Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records
Data) & Survey Work Discussion
6. Next Meeting Agenda Development
7. Comments from Commissioners and/or Staff
a. Commissioners
b. Staff Updates
8. Adjournment
Upcoming Meeting:
General Government Committee Meeting — July 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
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City of Cle Elum
Historic Preservation Commission
City Council Chambers
July 21, 2026| 3:00 PM
Call to Order
Chair Henrichsen called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm.
Roll Call
HPC Members Present: Rusty Henrichsen, Pamela Hawk, Kerrie Spoonmore, Michael Richard
Commissioner Hawk made a motion to excuse Commissioner Richard. Chair Henrichsen
seconded. Motion carried, however, Commissioner Richard arrived shortly thereafter.
HPC Members Absent: Jordan Peterson
Staff Present: Shannon Johnson
Adoption of Minutes
Commissioner Hawk made a motion to accept the July 21, 2026 minutes as presented.
Commissioner Spoonmore seconded. Motion carried.
Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None.
New Business
1. WISAARD (Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records
Data) Survey Work Discussion
Chair Henrichsen provided a brief recap of the last meeting for new commissioner
Spoonmore and ensured that the group was familiar with the WISAARD system
resources.
2. Comments from Commissioners and/or Staff
Commissioner Hawk spoke about previous attempts to get building owners within the
downtown core to sign up for designation. Commissioner Spoonmore asked if the
Maverick building had been sold. Discussion ensued about downtown buildings listed
for sale, and the recent sale of the Vogue theatre building. Commissioner Spoonmore
suggested the commission could provide framed historic black and white building
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Commission to discuss capital facilities and transportation elements of the plan
The Planning Commission will review several items of the Comprehensive Plan, including the capital facilities and transportation elements. It will also consider the Periodic Update Grant survey and plan an open house for the grant. The meeting includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and public‑hearing business.
- Comp Plan — Capital Facilities (discussion)
- Comp Plan — Transportation Element (discussion)
- Periodic Update Grant – Survey (discussion)
- Periodic Update Grant – Open House (discussion)
- Adoption of May 5, 2026 minutes (approval)
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MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON
CITY CLERK
Planning Commission
Agenda
July 21, 2026
6:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
PLANNING COMMISSION
GARY BERNDT
AMANDA HAHNEMANN
VACANT
MARC KIRKPATRICK
COLIN BRISSEY
PAUL KANTWILL
IAN STEELE
COUNCIL LIAISON - CASSIDY
BUECHLE-CURTIS
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Adoption of Minutes
a. May 5, 2026
3. Business Requiring Public Hearings
4. Planning Update
a. Staff Announcements
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
a. Comp Plan — Capital Facilities
b. Comp Plan — Transportation Element
c. Periodic Update Grant — (PUG) Survey
d. Periodic Update Grant — (PUG) Open House
7. Next Meeting Agenda Development
8. Commissioner Comments and Discussion
9. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
General Government Committee Meeting — July 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Regular Council Meeting — July 28, 2026, …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $5.0M | LANA LEARN, INC. Department of Defense · ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (ELT) IN SUPPORT OF THE T6C PLATFORM. |
| $314,672 | AM EXCAVATING LLC Department of Agriculture · ROAD MAINTENANCE, LABOR MOUNTAIN ROADS (BAER) |
| $221,984 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · E405, *LABOR MOUNTAIN, WAOWF000795, DUMP, TRUCK, DUMP; E406, *LABOR MO |
| $138,088 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. WAOWF000795 E7 |
| $124,200 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. WAOWF000795 E93 |
| $117,132 | NEW SUNCADIA HOSPITALITY, LLC Department of Defense · LODGING FOR 22 STS |
| $112,808 | AM EXCAVATING LLC Department of Agriculture · ROAD MAINTENANCE, SKYKOMISH (FY25) MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FORES |
| $110,537 | RUTHS CLEANING SERVICES LLC Department of Agriculture · CERD TOILET CLEANING CONTRACT BASE YEAR AND 4 OPTION YEARS |
| $100,920 | FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. Department of Agriculture · FORD EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC. WAOWF000003 E4 |
| $85,589 | CHAD D DUGAN Department of Agriculture · OKANOGAN WENATCHEE NF - CLE ELUM RD PORTABLE TOILET CONTRACT |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Kittitas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,500 (13,283 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,317/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy16.9% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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713
Recorded votes
54
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.