Cle Elum public meetings in 2024

General Government

This meeting of the Cle Elum General Government Committee was cancelled. No business was conducted. The next scheduled committee meeting is January 22, 2025.

The December 25, 2024 meeting of the Cle Elum General Government Committee was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted and no decisions made at this meeting.

The December 24, 2024, City Council meeting was cancelled. No decisions were made or business conducted.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the filing of a Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition and the employment of Stoel Rives LLP as bankruptcy counsel. The meeting also includes a review of nearly $1 million in payables and several inter-agency agreements.

• Resolution 2024-032: Approving the filing of a Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Petition
• Payables totaling $964,920.99
• Employment of Stoel Rives LLP as Bankruptcy Counsel and Stretto Services Agreement
• Stormwater Plan Task Order No. 2023-05 Amendment No. 1 - Dean Smith HLA
• Letter of Agreement between the City of Cle Elum and Teamsters Local 760

The Cle Elum City Council tabled Resolution 2024-032, which would have authorized filing for Chapter 9 bankruptcy and hiring Stoel Rives LLP as bankruptcy counsel, by a 6-1 vote. A subsequent motion to reconsider the tabling failed 3-4. The council also approved several routine items, including a stormwater plan task order amendment, the 2025 EMS contract, a mutual aid agreement for KITTCOM call coverage, and a related Teamsters agreement.

• Tabled Resolution 2024-032 (Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing and Stoel Rives LLP employment) (6-1)
• Failed to reconsider tabling of Resolution 2024-032 (3-4)
• Approved Stormwater Plan Task Order No. 2023-05 Amendment No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Kittitas County EMS & Trauma Care contract for $12,274 (7-0)
• Approved Kittitas County Mutual Aid Agreement for KITTCOM call coverage with language changes (7-0)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local 760 for KITTCOM coverage (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payables of $964,920.99 (6-0)
• Selected Dawn Cameron for 2024 Pangrazi Award (4-3)

Public Safety & Health

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda originally included a proposed municipal code amendment related to addressing for fire and police, as well as approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken
• Unfinished business: Municipal Code amendment for addressing (fire/police) — not discussed
• New business: Approval of November 19, 2024, meeting minutes — not approved

The December 17, 2024 meeting of the Cle Elum Public Safety & Health Committee was cancelled. No decisions were made, and no minutes were approved.

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made or business conducted.

Planning Commission

The December 17, 2024, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The agenda includes only procedural items such as adopting minutes and developing the next meeting's agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• Adoption of minutes
• Planning Update
• Next Meeting Agenda Development
• Commissioner Comments and Discussion

The December 17, 2024, Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. No decisions were made or business conducted.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will approve payroll vouchers and meeting minutes, and discuss a water intake compressor and Stafford Avenue corridor improvements. The Council will also consider a drone program grant and budget amendments.

• Approve Payroll Vouchers Dated December 6, 2024, $295,509.83
• Approve Payables Dated December 10, 2024, $232,727.10
• Water Intake Compressor - William LaRue Veolia
• Stafford Ave Corridor Improvements Supplement Agreement No. 1
• Kittitas County Law & Justice Grant #25-03 Established Drone Program $6,500.00

The Cle Elum City Council approved several contracts and agreements, including a $45,870 supplement for Stafford Ave corridor engineering, a task order for City Heights development review, a Zone 3 booster pump task order and cost recovery agreement, and a CA agreement with Kittitas County for signalized intersection safety improvements. The council also approved Ordinance 1691 updating construction and design standards, a drone program grant, the city prosecutor's employment agreement, a budget amendment, an ARPA grant for the skate park, and KVH parking signage. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Stafford Ave HLA Supplement Agreement No. 1 for $45,870 (7-0)
• Approved Task Order 2024-07 City Heights Development Review extension to Dec 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Task Order 2024-08 Zone 3 Booster Pump Improvements (7-0)
• Approved Blue Fern Cost Recovery Agreement for Zone 3 Booster Pump (7-0)
• Approved CA Agreement with Kittitas County for Signalized Intersection Safety Improvements (7-0)
• Approved amending 6-year TIP to move Signalized Intersection Safety Improvements up (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1691 Construction and Design Standards Update (7-0)
• Approved $6,500 drone program grant and $175,000 ARPA grant for skate park (7-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss updates to the event application regarding verbiage and noise ordinance. They will vote on approving meeting minutes from November 12 and November 26, 2024. A lodging tax application from the Northern Kittitas County Historical Society for the Night of The Museum Lecture Series is on the agenda for consideration.

• Update event application with revised verbiage and noise ordinance language
• Approve November 12, 2024, Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting minutes
• Approve November 26, 2024, Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting minutes
• Consider lodging tax application from Northern Kittitas County Historical Society for Night of The Museum Lecture Series

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved a $6,450 lodging tax application from the Northern Kittitas County Historical Society for its Night of the Museum Lecture Series. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings and discussed updating the event application process, with further discussion planned for January. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $6,450 lodging tax grant for Northern Kittitas County Historical Society lecture series (2-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Discussed event application triggers and definitions; continued to next meeting

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council holds a special meeting to consider one item of new business: confirming Matthew Bailey as the new Public Works Director. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss pending or likely litigation with legal counsel. Public comment is limited to five minutes.

• Confirmation of Matthew Bailey as Public Works Director
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation

The Cle Elum City Council held a special meeting on December 5, 2024, and confirmed the hire of Matthew Bailey as the new Public Works Director by a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Ratliff opposed, citing concerns about Bailey not being a licensed engineer and the wage level. The council also held an executive session on litigation, with Councilmember Weis recusing himself due to a potential conflict of interest. No decisions were made in the executive session.

• Confirmed Matthew Bailey as Public Works Director (6-1)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (7-0)
• Held executive session on litigation; no decisions made
• Councilmember Weis recused from executive session due to potential conflict

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review draft construction standards and discuss school sewer billing. The body will also consider minutes from a previous meeting and approve leak adjustment requests.

• Review 2024 Draft Construction and Design Standards Update
• Approve November 7, 2024, Committee Minutes
• Discuss School Sewer Billing
• Review Sewer Excess Discussion
• Approve Leak Adjustment Requests

The Public Works & Community Development Committee voted to recommend the 2024 Draft Construction and Design Standards Update to the Council for consideration. They also recommended a solution for the school's sewer billing issue, approved two leak adjustments, and discussed potential changes to the sewer excess policy.

• Recommended 2024 Draft Construction and Design Standards Update to Council (3-0)
• Recommended using January meter read for school sewer billing for Oct/Nov, deferring late charges (3-0)
• Recommended leak adjustment for Cherie Brumbaugh in amount of $778.95 (3-0)
• Recommended leak adjustment for James Staecheli in amount of $845.29 (3-0)
• Approved November 7, 2024 committee minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will discuss two new business items: item 17.24 proposes changes to the purpose statement, design objectives, and parking requirements for the Old Town Commercial zone; item 17.90 proposes text amendments for sidewalk sales and service of food and beverage, including year‑round use and provisions for mobile vendors. The meeting also includes a planning update from the chair, a climate task force update, a sub‑committee update on the Table of Permitted Uses, and staff announcements.

• Item 17.24 – Old Town Commercial: proposed changes to purpose statement and design objectives
• Item 17.24 – Old Town Commercial: proposed changes to parking requirements for residential uses
• Item 17.90 – Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage: proposed text amendments for year‑round usage
• Item 17.90 – Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage: additional provisions for mobile vendors
• Table of Permitted Uses – update from Sub‑Committee

The Cle Elum Planning Commission discussed clarifying language for outdoor seating and mobile vendor regulations but took no final action. They also reviewed updates to the Old Town Commercial zoning code, including parking requirements for multi-family buildings, without voting. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Excused Commissioner Steele's absence (motion carried)
• Adopted November 19, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned to January 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM (motion carried)

General

The December 2, 2024, meeting of the Coal Mines Trail Commission has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

The December 2, 2024 meeting of the Cle Elum Coal Mines Trail Commission was canceled. No decisions or actions were taken.

General Government

The General Government Committee will continue unfinished business by reviewing the Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 on Revenue & Finance and considering the Senior Center contract. In new business, the committee will adopt the minutes from the October 23, 2024 meeting and discuss updates to Municipal Code Titles 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) and 6 (Animals). The committee will also consider a proposed job description for a Planning Technician.

• Review of Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 – Revenue & Finance (unfinished business)
• Review of Senior Center contract (unfinished business)
• Adoption of October 23, 2024 General Government meeting minutes (new business)
• Updates to Municipal Code Titles 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations) and 6 (Animals) (new business)
• Review of Planning Technician job description (new business)

The Cle Elum General Government Committee approved the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0). The committee also discussed and revised the Planning Technician job description, striking 'entry level' and changing night meeting language to 'may also be required to attend night meetings.' The next meeting on December 25, 2024, was canceled, with the next regular meeting set for January 22, 2025.

• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Revised Planning Technician job description language (struck 'entry level', adjusted night meeting requirement)
• Canceled December 25, 2024 meeting; next meeting January 22, 2025

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will discuss and consider two applications from the Christmas In Cle Elum Downtown Association: an event application and a lodging tax application for the 2024 holiday event.

• Christmas In Cle Elum Downtown Association - 2024 Event Application
• Christmas in Cle Elum Downtown Association 2024 Lodging Tax Application

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved the Christmas in Cle Elum 2024 event application and the associated lodging tax application for $10,522.00. The event application was approved unanimously, and the lodging tax application was also approved unanimously. The lodging tax funds will cover fireworks and new pellet heaters to replace burning barrels.

• Approved Christmas in Cle Elum 2024 Event Application (3-0)
• Approved Christmas in Cle Elum 2024 Lodging Tax Application for $10,522.00 (3-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 final budget (Ordinance 1689). Other business includes a waste management agreement, a development agreement transfer, Stafford Avenue project amendments and contract award, and a Kittitas County inmate housing agreement.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025 final budget (Ordinance 1689)
• Stafford Avenue CDBG amendment request and recommendation of award to Excavation West, Inc.
• Letter agreement to transfer development agreement from Sun 47 North LLC to Blue Fern Development 1, LLC
• 2025 Waste Management Agreement consideration
• Kittitas County inmate housing agreement

The Cle Elum City Council approved the 2025 budget (Ordinance 1689), awarded the Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements contract to Excavation West, Inc., and approved several other items including the 2025 Waste Management Agreement and a Kittitas County inmate housing agreement. The council also approved a CDBG amendment to cover a funding shortfall for the Stafford Ave project. All votes were unanimous except the consent agenda, which passed 5-2.

• Approved Ordinance 1689 adopting the 2025 budget (7-0)
• Awarded Stafford Avenue Corridor Improvements to Excavation West, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Stafford Avenue Project CDBG Request for Amendment (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Waste Management Agreement (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Kittitas County Inmate Housing Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Letter Agreement transferring development agreement from Sun 47 North LLC to Blue Fern Development 1, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $10,522.00 Lodging Tax Application for Christmas in Cle Elum (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payables of $1,642,314.53 (5-2)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet on November 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to address unfinished business on municipal code addressing fire and police matters, and to consider approval of the committee’s minutes from October 15, 2024. Additional items include the standard call to order, pledge of allegiance, and an open period for other committee comments.

• Unfinished Business: Municipal Code – Addressing (fire/police)
• New Business: Approve Public Safety & Health Committee minutes dated October 15, 2024
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (procedural)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. Members discussed problematic city addresses and the need for a consistent addressing policy to assist emergency services, noting this will be a winter project.

• Approved Public Safety & Health Minutes dated October 15, 2024 (3-0)

Historic Preservation

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes from October 15, 2024, and hear a presentation from Michelle Thompson, CLG Coordinator and Main Street Design Specialist at the Department of Archeology & Historic Preservation. The meeting also includes citizen comments and commissioner discussions.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Presentation by Michelle Thompson on historic preservation resources
• Citizen comments on non-agenda items

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission elected Jordan Peterson as Chair and Michael Richard as Vice Chair. The commission also heard a presentation from the state CLG coordinator about accreditation benefits, training opportunities, and preservation incentives. No formal decisions were made beyond the officer elections.

• Elected Jordan Peterson as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Michael Richard as Vice Chair (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider text amendments regarding sidewalk sales and the service of food and beverages. The body will also receive updates on the Climate Task Force and the Table of Permitted Uses.

• Proposed text amendments to 17.90 regarding Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage
• Discussion on adding mobile vendors, planters, and snow removal to sidewalk rules
• Discussion on expanding outdoor use to year-round
• Climate Task Force update
• Cle Elum Downtown Association Strategic Plan - 2023 presentation

The Cle Elum Planning Commission approved a title change for Section 17.90 to 'Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places' and directed staff to explore adding language on winter outdoor space requirements and clearer mobile vendor regulations, including time limits and permitted locations. No public hearings or citizen comments were held. The commission also excused an absent member and adopted prior meeting minutes.

• Approved title change for Section 17.90 to 'Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places'
• Directed staff to explore winter outdoor space requirements and mobile vendor regulations
• Excused Commissioner Kantwill's absence (motion carried)
• Adopted November 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will approve the minutes from its October 14 meeting and discuss updates to the event application form, including noise‑ordinance language. It will review and decide on four lodging‑tax event applications: the Jingle Bell Dash, the Downtown Association holiday lighting, the UKC Mountain Madness AAU basketball tournament, and related application procedures. The meeting also includes a discussion on what triggers an event application to be filed.

• Update Event Application – verbiage, noise ordinance, etc.
• Approve October 14, 2024 Lodging Tax & Events Committee meeting minutes
• 2024 Jingle Bell Dash Event Application
• Downtown Association 2024 Holiday Lighting Lodging Tax Application
• UKC Mountain Madness AAU Basketball Tournament 2024 Lodging Tax Application

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee recommended the 2024 Jingle Bell Dash event and the Downtown Association's holiday lighting application to the City Council, and approved a $10,000 lodging tax application for the UKC Mountain Madness AAU Basketball Tournament. The committee also discussed updates to the event application process, including neighbor notification and insurance requirements, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Jingle Bell Dash event to Council pending police/fire sign-off (3-0)
• Recommended Downtown Association holiday lighting application to Council (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 lodging tax for UKC Mountain Madness tournament (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 preliminary budget and a proposed 3% water rate increase for 2025. The body will also consider several contracts, interlocal agreements, and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Public hearing for Resolution 2024-028: 3% water rate increase for 2025
• Public hearing for the 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Second Street Pathway Safety Stabilization Progress Estimate No. 1: $172,118.68
• Approval of payables ($1,017,362.87) and payroll vouchers ($282,032.13)
• Resolution 2024-030 regarding surplus Public Works Sterling Vac Truck and 1999 Ford Explorer

The Cle Elum City Council approved a 3% water rate increase for 2025 and passed an ordinance amending rate-related municipal code sections. The council rejected the 2025 Waste Management contract, sending it back for further negotiation. Several other items were approved, including a $172,118.68 progress payment for the Second Street Pathway Stabilization project and lodging tax applications for holiday lighting and a basketball tournament.

• Approved Resolution 2024-028, 3% water rate increase for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1688 amending CEMC 13.12.069 and 13.12.100 (7-0)
• Rejected 2025 Waste Management contract (0-7), sent back to committee for negotiation
• Approved Second Street Pathway Stabilization Progress Estimate No. 1, $172,118.68 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Upper Kittitas County Senior Center (7-0)
• Approved Jerke Rental leak forgiveness of $500 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Holiday Lighting Lodging Tax Application, $63,799.73 (7-0)
• Approved UKC AAU Mountain Madness Basketball Tournament Lodging Tax Application, $10,000 (7-0)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss several unfinished business items, including the Veolia contract presented by regional vice president Melissa Sandvold and the Waste Management contract. The committee will also receive updates on cemetery clean‑up and snow removal. New business includes approving the October 3, 2024 committee minutes, a draft construction and design standards update, and discussions on Flag Pole Park and a Greenway kiosk at Wye Park.

• Veolia Contract – presentation by Regional Vice President Melissa Sandvold
• Waste Management Contract – review and discussion
• Cemetery Clean Up – discussion item
• Flag Pole Park – update presented by Gary Berndt
• Greenway Kiosk Update (Wye Park) – discussion by Nicky Pasi

The Public Works & Community Development Committee voted to recommend the Waste Management contract to the City Council for approval. The committee also approved a $500 leak adjustment for Jerke Rental Properties and tabled the 2024 Construction and Design Standards update for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Waste Management contract to City Council (3-0)
• Approved $500 leak adjustment for Jerke Rental Properties (3-0)
• Tabled 2024 Construction and Design Standards update until next meeting
• Approved October 3, 2024 committee minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget as unfinished business. The council will also enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. Approval of prior meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget review
• Executive session for potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(i))
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Cle Elum City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 6, 2024, primarily to discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget. No final decisions were made during the meeting, as the council only discussed proposed budget changes and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The council also held a 30-minute executive session on potential litigation, with no decisions made afterward.

• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from October 22, 2024 (7-0)
• Discussed changing 'Plaque Costs' to 'Award Costs' in the Pangrazi Fund, budgeted at $1,300
• Discussed adding $10,000 to the Senior Center budget
• Discussed moving $10,000 from fuel to snow removal in the Street Fund, increasing snow removal to $20,000
• Discussed removing $20,000 for rental fees
• Discussed decreasing Sewer Operating and Maintenance Fund by $98,000 and increasing Sewer Main Replacements by $98,000
• Discussed increasing Sewer Capital Reserve Fund by $147,000 from new rates, offset by Sewer Main Repairs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed text amendments to section 17.90 regarding sidewalk sales and the service of food and beverage. The body will also receive updates on the Climate Task Force and the Table of Permitted Use.

• Proposed text amendments to 17.90 regarding Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food and Beverage
• Discussion on adding Mobile Vendor, Planters, and Snow Removal to sidewalk rules
• Discussion on expanding outdoor use to year-round
• Presentation on the Cle Elum Downtown Association Strategic Plan 2023
• Climate Task Force update

The Cle Elum Planning Commission discussed potential amendments to Municipal Code 17.90 regarding sidewalk sales and outdoor food/beverage service, including year-round use and mobile vendors, but took no final action. The commission will revisit the proposed changes at its next meeting. Public comments included support from business owners for revising the code.

• Excused Commissioner Corneilus from meeting (motion carried)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Discussed potential changes to Code 17.90, including year-round outdoor use and mobile vendors; no vote taken, to be revisited next meeting

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will review meeting minutes, discuss erosion control and signage, and consider permitting for groups using the trail. The body will also approve invoices totaling $595.00.

• Review and adopt September 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Continue discussion on erosion control from Alliance Road
• Continue discussion on signage at trail heads
• Discuss permitting for groups renting the trail
• Approve Brown & Jackson invoices totaling $595.00

The Commission heard an update on the interpretive signage project, with estimated costs of $87,700 and $15,000 committed by the Commission, leaving about $20,000 still needed. They approved the September minutes, fiscal matters, and set the next meeting for January 6, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved fiscal matters including Brown & Jackson invoices totaling $705
• Set next meeting for January 6, 2025 (December 2 meeting canceled)

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the acceptance of utility infrastructure. The focus is on water, sewer, and stormwater systems for specific lots within the City Heights Phase 1 development.

• Resolution 2024-023: Accepting water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for City Heights Phase 1 - Lots 1-12
• Resolution 2024-029: Accepting water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for City Heights Phase 1 - Lots 13-26

The Council approved the acceptance of water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for a portion of the City Heights Phase 1 development. A second resolution to accept infrastructure for Lots 13-26 was denied.

• Approved Resolution 2024-023 accepting water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for City Heights Phase 1 Lots 1-12 (6-0)
• Denied Resolution 2024-029 accepting water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for City Heights Phase 1 Lots 13-26 (4-2)

General Government

The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Cle Elum Municipal Code. The committee will review sections regarding revenue, finance, business licenses, taxes, regulations, and animals. A contract for the Senior Center is also on the agenda for unfinished business.

• CEMC Title 3 Revenue & Finance review
• Senior Center Contract
• CEMC Title 5 Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
• CEMC Title 6 Animals
• September 25, 2024, meeting minutes

The General Government Committee discussed extensive revisions to Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 (Revenue & Finance), including updating outdated fund references and codifying policies. No formal action was taken on the code changes; instead, Committee Member Harper will draft a revised version for the next meeting. The committee also discussed a potential increase in the Senior Center contribution from $10,000 to $20,000 for 2025, but deferred formal action pending Council direction. The only formal decision was approving the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0).

• Approved September 25, 2024 General Government Committee minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Title 3 code revisions pending draft by Committee Member Harper
• Deferred Senior Center contribution decision to Council direction at November 12 meeting

General

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2025 Preliminary Budget. The body will also consider approving the meeting minutes from October 14, 2024.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Cle Elum Committee of the Whole met on October 22, 2024, and approved the October 14 meeting minutes. The main discussion focused on the 2025 preliminary budget, including sewer fund revenues, a possible additional $20,000 contribution to the Senior Center, and the addition of a full-time Fire Department position. No final budget decisions were made; the budget was only discussed.

• Approved October 14, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Malek's absence (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including a 2025 property tax levy and a budget amendment. They will also review changes to garbage rates, police vehicle surplus, criminal code updates, and city employee salaries. A downtown revitalization construction estimate of $522,969.19 will be presented.

• Ordinance 1681 – 2025 Property Tax Levy
• Ordinance 1684 – 2024 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 1685 – Amending the 2025 Garbage Rates
• Resolution 2024-027 – Surplus Police Vehicles
• Approve Payables dated October 22, 2024 – $996,790.76

The Cle Elum City Council approved the 2025 property tax levy (Ordinance 1681), a budget amendment, a 10% garbage rate increase with optional curbside recycling (Ordinance 1685), and several other ordinances and resolutions. All votes were 5-0 except a 4-1 vote to move pay requests to the consent agenda. The council also approved a sidewalk care flyer with modified language and surplus police vehicle auction.

• Approved Ordinance 1681-2025 Property Tax Levy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1684-2024 Budget Amendment No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1685 Amending 2025 Garbage Rates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-027 Surplus Police Vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1686 Relating to Criminal Code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1687-2025 Salary Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Payables dated October 22, 2024, $996,790.76 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Request No. 7 Downtown Revitalization $522,969.19 (5-0)

Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the acceptance of infrastructure within City Heights. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Discussion regarding acceptance of infrastructure within City Heights
• Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(i) regarding potential litigation

The Cle Elum City Council held a special meeting on October 17, 2024, that was largely procedural. The council approved the absence of Councilmember Audrey Malek (6-0) and went into a 30-minute executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss potential litigation, with the mayor stating no decision was expected. In new business, the council held a discussion — not a vote — on accepting infrastructure within City Heights, where Trailside Homes and HLA gave conflicting accounts of sewer testing and groundwater in manholes. The meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m. with no substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved absence of Councilmember Malek (6-0)
• Held executive session on potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(i), no decision expected
• Discussed, but did not vote on, acceptance of City Heights infrastructure

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will discuss unfinished business regarding municipal codes for criminal and addressing issues. The meeting agenda includes approving the September 17, 2024, committee minutes.

• Review Municipal Codes - Criminal
• Review Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)
• Approve September 17, 2024, Public Safety & Health Committee Minutes

The Public Safety & Health Committee discussed the criminal code ordinance and agreed to recommend it to the City Council for approval. They also discussed addressing issues that could delay emergency response, but took no action, deciding to continue the discussion at the next meeting. The committee approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommended criminal code ordinance to Council for approval
• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to adopt minutes from previous meetings and discuss new business, including orientation materials and potential bylaw changes. The meeting will be held at 119 W First Street in Cle Elum.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Commission orientation
• Review of Commission bylaws

The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission convened for an introductory meeting, with four members present and one excused. No substantive decisions were made; the commission deferred electing a Chair and Vice Chair until the next meeting when all members are present, and agreed to hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 3 PM.

• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to next meeting (majority vote required)
• Agreed to hold meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a quarterly review of the Planning Matrix. The body will also discuss 17.24 Design Standards and receive updates from the Climate Task Force.

• Quarterly review of the Planning Matrix Update
• Discussion of 17.24 Design Standards
• Climate Task Force update from Commissioner Cornelius

The Cle Elum Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or substantive votes. They adopted the October 1 minutes, excused an absent member, and discussed future work, including forming a subcommittee to review the Table of Permitted Uses and considering code amendments for sidewalk food sales. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Adopted October 1, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Excused Commissioner Kantwill (motion carried)
• Formed subcommittee to review Table of Permitted Uses (recommendation, no vote)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the event application. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.

• Update to event application regarding bathroom verbiage and noise ordinance
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved updated language for the Hold Harmless Agreement and discussed revisions to the Event Application, including new requirements for details, contacts, and maps. No final action was taken on the application itself, and the committee will continue work on a code revision for events held without an application. The September 9, 2024 minutes were also approved with a name correction.

• Approved language update to Hold Harmless Agreement (3-0)
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes with name correction (3-0)

General

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the budget position for the third quarter of 2024. The body will also review the preliminary budget for 2025.

• 2024 3rd Quarter Budget Position
• 2025 Preliminary Budget

The Cle Elum Committee of the Whole met to review the 2024 3rd quarter budget position and the 2025 preliminary budget, discussing priorities such as police staffing, a new fire department office assistant, a City Hall firewall, and potential revenue options. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed to hold another work session on October 22, 2024, before the regular council meeting. The council also excused Councilmember Harper's absence and held an executive session with no decisions.

• Excused Councilmember Harper's absence (6-0)
• Held executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) for 30 minutes, no decisions made
• Scheduled another work session for October 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will vote on the consent agenda, including approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes, payables totaling $521,275.40, and payroll vouchers of $279,646.94. Staff reports from the City Administrator, Planning, Public Works, Police, Fire and Veolia will be presented. New business includes a Department of Ecology agreement/amendment for the WQC-2022-CoCle-0012 stormwater grant/loan with a 50% forgivable principal. The council will also hear a public appearance by Kaleidoscope Community Services.

• Approve City Council meeting minutes dated September 24, 2024
• Approve payables dated October 8, 2024 totaling $521,275.40
• Approve payroll vouchers dated October 4, 2024 totaling $279,646.94
• Department of Ecology Agreement/Amendment for WQC-2022-CoCle-0012 Stormwater Grant/Loan 50% Forgivable Principal – Dean Smith HLA
• Public appearance by Kaleidoscope Community Services – Stephanie Haag

The Cle Elum City Council approved an agreement amendment with the Department of Ecology for up to an additional $300,000 for stormwater planning and modeling. The council also approved a $136.51 leak adjustment for Orville Taylor, alongside routine consent agenda items and meeting agendas.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 24, 2024 minutes, payables of $521,275.40, and payroll vouchers of $279,646.94 (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to amend Department of Ecology agreement for up to an additional $300,000 for stormwater plan and modeling and extend expiration to January 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved leak adjustment request for Orville Taylor in the amount of $136.51 (7-0)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission is meeting to discuss trail usage permits and erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum. The commission will also review signage at trail heads and approve portable toilet rental payments.

• Discussion on erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion on permitting for groups renting the trail for activities
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #109164 for $150.00
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #190229 for $115.00
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #190230 for $110.00

The commission met but took no substantive votes. Agenda items were listed for discussion only, including erosion control, trailhead signage, and trail rental permitting. Three portable toilet invoices were presented for fiscal approval but no action is recorded.

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business items, including a cemetery clean‑up, the Veolia contract, and the Waste Management contract. New business items include a proposal to apply salt on city sidewalks, a request for a leak adjustment, and consideration of a Department of Ecology storm‑water grant or loan.

• Cemetery Clean Up – discussion
• Veolia Contract
• Waste Management Contract
• Salt on City Sidewalks
• Department of Ecology Stormwater Grant/Loan

The Public Works & Community Development Committee discussed but did not finalize several items. It directed staff to pursue a 5-year contract with Veolia for water and sewer operations, and reached consensus on a 5% increase to garbage and recycling rates, pending final contract approval by the Council. The committee also discussed a possible ban on artificial flowers in the cemetery and a salt ban on sidewalks, but took no formal action on these. The only formal decision was approving the September 12 meeting minutes (1-0).

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Directed staff to pursue 5-year Veolia contract with reasonable pricing
• Consensus to add 5% increase to garbage and recycling services
• Discussed but did not decide on artificial flower ban in cemetery
• Discussed but did not decide on salt ban for sidewalks
• Discussed leak adjustment of $136.51 for Orville Taylor, to be on next council agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss design standards based on questions from a walking tour. The body will also consider Ordinance 1558 regarding sidewalk sales and the service of food and beverage.

• 17.24 Design Standards discussion
• Ordinance 1558: 17.90 Sidewalk Sales and Service of Food & Beverage

The Planning Commission tabled discussions regarding sidewalk sales code amendments and downtown commercial design standards due to technical difficulties and scheduling needs. The Commission also accepted the resignation of Commissioner Matt Fluegge.

• Excused Commissioner Corneilus's absence
• Adopted September 17, 2024 minutes as amended
• Added CEMC 17.90 sidewalk sales code review to the planning matrix
• Postponed discussion of Old Town Commercial Design Standards
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Matt Fluegge
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m.

General Government

The General Government Committee will review the Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 regarding revenue and finance, and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also consider a contract addendum for the Senior Center.

• Review Cle Elum Municipal Code Title 3 Revenue & Finance
• Approve August 28, 2024, General Government Committee Meeting Minutes
• Consider Senior Center Contract Addendum

The Cle Elum General Government Committee met and approved the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed municipal code revisions, including extending tax collection periods to 60 days, and began planning a new agreement with the Senior Center for 2025, possibly including a $20,000 contribution. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Discussed extending CEMC 3.02.020 collection period to 60 days (no vote)
• Discussed extending CEMC 3.12.80 general practice to 60 days (no vote)
• Discussed drafting a Senior Center agreement for 2025, possibly with $20,000 contribution (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed record public hearing regarding a planned mixed use development for a regional search and rescue facility. The body will also review several infrastructure projects and city ordinances.

• Resolution 2024-024: Planned Mixed Use Development of a Regional Search and Rescue Facility
• Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 Progress Estimate No. 6: $417,023.83
• HopeSource Commitment Letter 2025-2027: $48,000.00
• Police Policy #425 regarding Automated License Plate Readers
• Approval of payables dated September 24, 2024: $1,150,310.64

The Cle Elum City Council approved a $282,825.84 contract to stabilize the Second Street Pathway after the original contractor was terminated. They also adopted Resolution 2024-024, approving a Planned Mixed Use Development for a regional Search & Rescue Facility near the municipal airport. Additional approvals included a new police policy for automated license plate readers, a camping ordinance, and a $1.15 million payment batch for city obligations.

• Approved $282,825.84 stabilization contract for Second Street Pathway (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-024 approving Search & Rescue Facility development (5-0)
• Approved Police Policy #425 for Automated License Plate Readers (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1683 regarding camping regulations (5-0)
• Approved $417,023.83 pay request for Downtown Revitalization Project (5-0)
• Accepted Second Street Water Main Project as complete (5-0)
• Approved $48,000 HopeSource Commitment Letter for 2025-2027 (5-0)
• Approved $1,150,310.64 in city payables (5-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will consider unfinished business items related to municipal codes, including criminal provisions, fire and police address codes, a flock camera policy, and a camping ordinance. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Municipal Codes – Criminal
• Review Municipal Code – Addressing (fire/police)
• Discuss Flock Camera Policy
• Discuss Camping Ordinance
• Approve August 20, 2024 Committee Meeting Minutes

The Public Safety & Health Committee recommended the Flock License Plate Reader Policy go before the City Council, with data stored for 30 days unless used for investigations. The committee also discussed updates to the criminal code and a camping ordinance, both to be presented at future meetings. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved absence of Committee Member Ratliff (2-0)
• Recommended Flock camera policy to Council
• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the final version of the 17.20 RM Multi-Family Residential code. The meeting also includes a walking field trip regarding 17.24 Old Town Commercial.

• Consideration of Final Version 17.20 RM Multi-Family Residential
• 17.24 Old Town Commercial walking field trip
• Climate Advisory Committee report

The Cle Elum Planning Commission heard a request from Mike's Tavern owners to amend CEMC 17.90.020(G) to allow year-round outdoor dining, but took no action. The commission also continued discussions on multi-family zoning amendments and conducted a walking tour of downtown design standards. No substantive decisions were made.

• Excused absent commissioners Brissey and Fluegge (motion carried)
• Adopted August 20, 2024 minutes as presented (motion passed)
• Heard citizen request to amend outdoor dining seasonal restriction; no action taken
• Continued discussion on multi-family residential zoning amendments (17.20)
• Conducted walking tour of downtown commercial design standards (17.24)

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business items including a cemetery clean‑up and downtown parking. It will approve the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. The committee will review the Veolia contract and the Waste Management contract. It will also consider a Right of Way Use Permit for Colleda Monick HLA.

• Veolia contract
• Waste Management contract
• Right of Way Use Permit – Colleda Monick HLA
• Cemetery Clean Up – discussion
• Downtown Parking – discussion

The Public Works & Community Development Committee approved code recommendations for right-of-way use permits, including new sections for projecting signs and awnings, and moved them to the Council for consideration. They also discussed cemetery cleanup rules, downtown parking fees for non-residents, a potential Veolia contract renewal, and a Waste Management contract extension, but no final decisions were made on those items. The minutes from August 1, 2024, were approved.

• Approved right-of-way use permit code recommendations to Council (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Discussed cemetery cleanup rules and irrigation repairs, with $100,000 budget noted as insufficient
• Agreed to consider downtown parking fees for non-residents, with rates similar to Roslyn
• Discussed Veolia contract renewal options, with water contract expiring June 30, 2025, and wastewater December 31, 2025
• Discussed Waste Management contract extension, with recycling opt-in at $12-$14 per pickup

City Council

The council will open with a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. An executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) will be held to discuss litigation matters with legal counsel. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Executive session to discuss agency litigation per RCW 42.30.110(i)

The Cle Elum City Council met on September 10, 2024, and held an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation with legal counsel. The session was extended by 15 minutes and ended with no decisions made. The meeting then adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held executive session on litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))
• Extended executive session by 15 minutes
• Adjourned meeting by motion

City Council

The City Council will review proposed ordinances regarding noise and municipal code updates. The body will also consider funding requests and approve city payables and payroll.

• Payables dated September 10, 2024: $832,871.89
• Payroll Vouchers dated September 5, 2024: $317,204.59
• Ordinance 1677: Repealing and replacing CEMC Sections 13.08.370 and 13.10.050
• Ordinance 1680: Amending CEMC 8.05.050 related to noise
• HopeSource 2025-2027 funding request

The Cle Elum City Council approved Ordinance 1677, which repeals and replaces sewer rate sections and establishes new commercial rate categories, by a 6-1 vote. The council also approved Ordinance 1680 on noise regulations 7-0, and approved the consent agenda including payables and payroll. A request from HopeSource for $48,000 over two years was discussed but not voted on; the council asked for a letter of support at the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 1677 repealing/replacing sewer rate code sections (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1680 amending noise code CEMC 8.05.050 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payables $832,871.89 and payroll $317,204.59 (6-0)
• Approved agenda allowing Keiko Walsh to speak during HopeSource presentation (6-0)
• Approved absence of Councilmember Williams (6-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will meet to approve minutes from August, review lodging tax fund applications from the Mouse About Foundation and Northern Kittitas County Historical Society, and discuss updates to event application rules including bathroom and noise ordinance changes. The committee will also consider Hope Source match funds, a lodging tax commitment for the Upper Kittitas County Recreation Center, and a visitor center discussion led by Mayor Lundh.

• Approve Lodging Tax & Events Committee Minutes from August 12, 2024
• Review Mouse About Foundation 2024 Lodging Tax Application
• Review Northern Kittitas County Historical Society '25th Jubilee' 2024 Lodging Tax Fund Application
• Update Event Application with bathroom verbiage and noise ordinance changes
• Discuss Hope Source Match Funds and Upper Kittitas County Recreation Center lodging tax commitment

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee recommended $24,000 per year for Hope Source for 2025-2026, recommended a resolution for 35% annual lodging tax allocation to the Recreation Center, rejected the Mouse About Foundation application, and asked the Historical Society to resubmit with more budget detail. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved agenda amendment (3-0)
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended $24,000/year for Hope Source for 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Recommended resolution for 35% annual lodging tax to Recreation Center (3-0)
• Rejected Mouse About Foundation application (3-0)
• Asked Historical Society to resubmit with detailed budget (3-0)
• Recommended discussing shared Visitor Center/Downtown Association space with Council (3-0)

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission will discuss permitting requirements for groups renting or using the trail. The body is also continuing discussions on trailhead signage and erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum.

• Discussion of permitting for groups and organizations using or renting the trail
• Discussion regarding erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion of signage at each trail head
• Payment of Brown & Jackson portable toilet rental fees for Ronald, Roslyn, and trail head areas

The Coal Mines Trail Commission met and approved the July 1, 2024 minutes and all payables to Brown & Jackson for portable toilet rentals. Members discussed erosion control, trailhead signage, and potential trail rental policies, all deferred for continued discussion. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payables to Brown & Jackson for portable toilet rentals totaling $1,055 (4-0)
• Adopted September 9, 2024 meeting agenda (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will review the final version of RM 17.20 Multi-Family Residential for commission consideration. The meeting also includes a walking field trip for the 17.24 Old Town Commercial project and a Climate Advisory Committee report. Minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting will be adopted, and public comment is limited to five minutes.

• Final Version 17.20 RM Multi-Family Residential – commission consideration
• 17.24 Old Town Commercial – walking field trip
• Climate Advisory Committee report (Commissioner Cornelious)
• Adoption of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment – limited to 5 minutes

The Cle Elum Planning Commission met on September 3, 2024, and discussed the final version of the RM Multi-Family Residential code (17.20) for consideration. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including adoption of previous minutes and planning updates. A walking field trip for the Old Town Commercial code (17.24) was scheduled for further discussion.

• Adopted minutes from August 20, 2024
• Discussed final version 17.20 RM Multi-Family Residential for consideration
• Scheduled walking field trip for 17.24 Old Town Commercial

General Government

The General Government Committee will discuss the municipal code review and consider exceptions and waivers under CEMC 8.05.050 related to noise. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 special meeting of the General Government Committee. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at 119 W First Street, Cle Elum.

• Municipal Code Review – discussion
• CEMC 8.05.050 noise exceptions and waivers – discussion
• Approve July 17, 2024 Special Meeting General Government Committee minutes

The Cle Elum General Government Committee voted unanimously to recommend changing the noise permit application deadline from 14 to 30 calendar days before an event. The recommendation will be presented at the next Council meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2024 special meeting and set goals for upcoming code reviews.

• Recommended changing noise permit application deadline from 14 to 30 days before event (3-0)
• Approved July 17, 2024 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Set goal to review Title 3 Revenue and Finance for September 25 meeting
• Set goal to review Titles 5 and 6 for October meeting

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including payables of $1,272,482.82 and minutes from the Hanson Ponds Study Session. Council members will also discuss three ordinances that repeal and replace sections of the municipal code, and a proposal for a railroad feasibility study. Public comments and staff reports will precede the votes.

• Approve Payables totaling $1,272,482.82
• Approve Hanson Ponds Study Session minutes dated August 12, 2024
• Ordinance 1677 – repeal and replace specific municipal code sections
• Ordinance 1678 – repeal Chapter 17.80 on conditional use permits
• Railroad Feasibility Study proposal

The Cle Elum City Council tabled Ordinance 1677, which would overhaul sewer rates, to allow staff to prepare a rate calculator for the city website. The council approved two housekeeping ordinances (1678 and 1679) repealing duplicate code sections, and approved $1,272,482.82 in payables. The council also accepted the Railroad Feasibility Study as complete and heard public comments on sewer rates and the Grant Alley vacate.

• Tabled Ordinance 1677 (sewer rate overhaul) to add rate calculator to city website (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1678 repealing duplicate conditional use permit code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1679 repealing duplicate variance code (7-0)
• Approved $1,272,482.82 in payables (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-1)
• Accepted Railroad Feasibility Study as complete
• Mayor to sign Red Ribbon Week proclamation (Oct 23-31)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on unfinished municipal codes related to criminal matters, addressing for fire and police services, and a camping ordinance. The meeting will also approve minutes from a previous session and review a new Flock Camera Policy.

• Review Municipal Codes - Criminal
• Review Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)
• Discuss Camping Ordinance
• Approve Minutes from July 16, 2024
• Consider Flock Camera Policy

The Public Safety & Health Committee discussed but did not finalize a camping ordinance, an address standardization process, and a Flock camera policy. It approved the July 16, 2024 minutes (2-0). No final decisions were made on the main items; they will return for further work.

• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Discussed camping ordinance; more work to be done before bringing to Council
• Discussed standardized address numbering; ordinance to be drafted by Ratliff and Chief Mills
• Discussed Flock camera policy; draft expected at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider the final version of the RM Multi-Family Residential code. The body will also discuss the Old Town Commercial code and nuisances.

• Final Version 17.20 - RM Multi-Family Residential
• 17.24 - Old Town Commercial
• Nuisances discussion
• Climate Advisory Committee Report

The Cle Elum Planning Commission continued work on the Multi-Family Residential (17.20) zoning amendment, finalizing remaining amendments and adopting example language from Kenmore for ADU size to meet state law. They also discussed the Old Town Commercial (17.24) code, proposing a field trip to review design standards, and heard updates on climate planning and pending permits. No public hearings were scheduled, and no final votes were taken on the zoning changes.

• Excused Commissioner Brissey from the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes as presented
• Finalized remaining amendments to Multi-Family Residential (17.20) zoning
• Adopted Kenmore example language for ADU size to meet state law
• Proposed field trip to review Old Town Commercial design standards
• Scheduled next meeting for September 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will consider approving over $600,000 in payables and payroll vouchers. The body will also discuss downtown revitalization projects, water main improvements, and a resolution for zero roadway fatalities.

• Payables of $279,435.25 and Payroll Vouchers of $320,505.79
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization progress estimate of $361,660.73
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements final estimate of $36,580.51
• Second Street Pathway progress estimate of $34,065.10
• Ordinance 1676 Sign Code (Flag Pole Park) and Ordinance 1675 Clifton ROW Vacate

The Cle Elum City Council approved multiple payments and resolutions, including a $361,660.73 progress estimate for the First Street Improvements Phase 3, a downtown parking app, and a water reserve rate change. They also discussed but did not decide on renewing the Veolia contract, opting for a future study session.

• Approved payables of $279,435.25 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $320,505.79 (5-0)
• Approved $6,436.54 repair for Quincy Q5 air compressor (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-021 for zero roadway fatalities (5-0)
• Approved Climate Element Public Engagement Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-022 water reserve rate (5-0)
• Approved $361,660.73 for First Street Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved downtown parking app, details to Public Works Committee (5-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee is meeting to discuss funding applications for local events and projects. The body will also review meeting minutes from July 8 and July 29, 2024.

• Non-Profit Day Senior Center 2024 Event Application
• Northern Kittitas County Historical Society Carpenter House Painting & Plumbing application
• Sassy Trash Market 2024 Lodging Tax Fund Application

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved the July 8 and July 29 meeting minutes, and approved the Non-Profit Day Senior Center 2024 event application. The committee also discussed two lodging tax fund applications—$25,000 for the Carpenter House painting and plumbing project, and an application from Sassy Trash Market—and will forward both to the Council for approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Approved July 29, 2024 special meeting minutes (1-0)
• Approved Non-Profit Day Senior Center 2024 event application
• Forwarded $25,000 lodging tax request for Carpenter House painting/plumbing to Council
• Forwarded Sassy Trash Market lodging tax application to Council

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss one item of new business. The session focuses on an update regarding Hanson Pond provided by Mel Babik.

• Hanson Pond update from Mel Babik

The council received a presentation from Kittitas Conservation Trust on the Hanson Ponds restoration project, discussing design options, funding, and potential community access. No formal decision was made; members raised concerns about liability and downstream impacts, and the city will contact agencies for more information.

• Excused Councilmembers Williams, Harper, and Weiss (4-0)
• Heard Hanson Ponds restoration update from Kittitas Conservation Trust
• Discussed design options 3 and 4 as easily permitted
• Agreed to contact agencies regarding liability for downstream water issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the final version of the RM Multi-Family Residential code. The body will also discuss the Old Town Commercial code and nuisances.

• Final Version 17.20 - RM Multi-Family Residential
• 17.24 - Old Town Commercial
• Nuisances discussion
• Climate Advisory Committee Report

The August 6, 2024, Planning Commission meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made, and no public comment, minutes adoption, or business items were addressed. The next meeting agenda will continue discussion of the Old Town Commercial code (17.24).

• Meeting canceled due to no quorum

General

The Coal Mines Trail Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum and signage at trail heads. The body will also review fiscal matters related to portable toilet rentals.

• Discussion of erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion of signage at each trail head
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental & Delivery Fee Invoice #187354 for $150.00
• Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental & Delivery Fee Invoice #187355 for $145.00

The August 5, 2024 meeting of the Cle Elum Coal Mines Trail Commission was canceled and rescheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda items, including discussion of erosion control and signage, were deferred to the rescheduled meeting.

• Meeting canceled and rescheduled to September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee recommended a change to the water reserve fee structure, moving from a fixed rate to $10.56 per ERU (based on 1,200 cubic feet per month). The committee also discussed a voluntary downtown parking app, cemetery cleanup, recycling opt-in service, and a new park on 7th Hill, but no final decisions were made on these items. The only formal action was approving the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommended water reserve rate change to $10.56 per ERU (to Council)
• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Discussed downtown parking app (no action)
• Discussed cemetery cleanup and irrigation (no action)
• Discussed Waste Management recycling opt-in at $13-$14/month (no action)
• Discussed municipal garbage service (no action)
• Discussed new park on 7th Hill (no action)
• Discussed Coal Mines Trail interlocal agreement (no action)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the outcomes of the Pioneer Days event, which was previously discussed but not finalized. No new decisions or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

The special meeting was a discussion-only review of the Pioneer Days event and other community events, with no formal votes or decisions taken. Participants discussed concerns about police presence, open containers, and underage drinking, and agreed to hire more officers next year. They also discussed requiring fire and safety plans for all future events, vendor registration, and potential changes like moving fireworks and adding a parade deposit.

• Discussed hiring more police officers for next year's events
• Agreed to require Fire & Safety Plans for all future events
• Discussed requiring vendor registration and inspections before event approval
• Discussed moving fireworks location and creating a VIP section
• Suggested $100 parade deposit with half refund for rule compliance
• Discussed closing First Street all day, but noted state road restrictions
• Discussed enforcing no-throw candy rule with citations or bans
• Discussed hiring traffic management for next year

General Government

The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss a potential change to the Cle Elum Municipal Code regarding noise exceptions and waivers (CEMC 8.05.050). They will also consider approving minutes from a previous special meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Discussion of CEMC 8.05.050 Exceptions and waivers (noise)
• Approval of July 17, 2024 Special Meeting minutes

The July 24, 2024, General Government Committee meeting was canceled, so no substantive decisions were made. The agenda included discussion of a noise ordinance exception and approval of prior minutes, but these were not addressed.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a presentation of the 2nd quarter budget reports by Finance Director Robin Newcomb. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, unfinished business, comments, adjournment). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2nd Quarter Budget Reports presented by Finance Director Robin Newcomb

The Cle Elum City Council held a special meeting to review the second-quarter budget reports. Finance Director Robin Newcomb presented the budget position, and discussion focused on reallocating $1.5 million in state funds from the Downtown Revitalization Project to the Railroad Street/Truck Route Project, since the downtown project is already funded. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved absence of Councilmembers Weis and Malek (5-0)
• Discussed reallocating $1.5M state funds to Railroad Street/Truck Route Project
• Noted intergovernmental revenues at 33.6% due to unpaid PUD tax and partial library agreement

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a storm water inspection list, a noise waiver for the Cle Elum Roundup, a contract for Flock cameras, non-union employee contracts, a salary ordinance, an employee handbook update, a compensatory time buy-out program, and a resolution banning signage at Flagpole Park. The agenda also includes an executive session on potential litigation and a public hearing on camping regulations.

• Approve payables of $787,810.76
• Consider Ordinance 1674 Salary Ordinance
• Consider 2024-020 Resolution banning signage at Flagpole Park
• Consider Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Flock Camera Grant Contract
• Discuss Cle Elum Municipal Code on camping

The Cle Elum City Council approved a request to seek an additional $330,000 for the Storm Water Inspection List, with funding potentially from a 50% grant and 50% loan or entirely a loan. The Council also approved non-union employment agreements for department heads, including the City Administrator, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Librarian, and passed Resolution 2024-020 regarding Flagpole Park signs. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved request for $330,000 for Storm Water Inspection List (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign non-union employment agreements for department heads (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-020, striking 'sacred' and replacing with 'solemn' for Flagpole Park signs (7-0)

Special Meeting

The General Government Committee approved recommending several department head employment agreements and a salary ordinance to the City Council. The committee also recommended updates to the Employee Handbook and approved the June 26, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Recommended department head job descriptions and contracts to Council (3-0)
• Recommended salary ordinance with two formats for retro pay or 10% increase to Council (3-0)
• Recommended updates to the Employee Handbook to Council (3-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business on criminal municipal codes and new items including an addressing code update, a Washington Auto Theft Prevention (WATPA) Flock camera grant contract, and a public camping code. They will also approve minutes from May and June meetings. No final decisions are made here; items are discussed and forwarded to the full council.

• Municipal Codes - Criminal (unfinished business)
• Municipal Code - Addressing (fire/police)
• Washington Auto Theft Prevention (WATPA) Flock Camera Grant Contract - Chief Albo
• Cle Elum Municipal Code - Public Camping
• Approve minutes from May 21 and June 18, 2024

The committee approved the minutes from May 21 and June 18, 2024. Members discussed updates to criminal and addressing municipal codes, a grant for Flock cameras, and public camping regulations.

• Approved May 21, 2024 minutes (2-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission is meeting to continue its discussion of Section 17.20, the RM Multi-Family Residential zoning code. The agenda also includes a public hearing, adoption of the June 18 minutes, and planning updates from the chair and staff. The commission will also begin developing the agenda for the next meeting, which includes the Old Town Commercial Zoning District.

• Continued discussion of Section 17.20 RM Multi-Family Residential zoning
• Public hearing (no specific item listed)
• Adoption of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Next meeting agenda development: Old Town Commercial Zoning District
• Planning update from Chair Gary Berndt and Planning Consultant Colleda Monick

The commission discussed and made recommendations for amendments to the RM Multi Family Residential (17.20) zoning code. Staff reported that the city council approved previous text amendments to several CEMC chapters and applied for funding for Comprehensive Plan Updates.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes
• Recommended increasing lot coverage standards to 80% for RM Multi Family Residential
• Recommended updating setback standards to match residential zoning district requirements for RM Multi Family Residential
• Recommended reviewing and updating ADU regulations to meet state standards
• Recommended clarifying Short Term Rental definitions (Hosted vs. Non-Hosted)

General

The committee will discuss the Water Reserve Rate with Ben Annen HLA and hold a discussion regarding downtown parking. Members will also review the June 6, 2024, meeting minutes for approval.

• Water Reserve Rate discussion
• Downtown Parking discussion
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

No committee members were in attendance for the meeting. No actions were taken on the listed agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a development code clean-up ordinance and a collective bargaining agreement for city employees. The meeting also includes a discussion on the First Street Improvements Phase 3 downtown revitalization project.

• Ordinance 1673 Development Code Clean-Up
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization progress estimate of $163,037.42
• Disposal of a 2007 Ford Expedition police vehicle via Resolution 2024-016
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Works, Library & City Hall employees through 2026
• Approval of $817,181.93 in payables and $267,450.16 in payroll

The Cle Elum City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement covering Public Works, Library and City Hall employees from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with annual wage increases of 6.5%, 5% and 5%. The council also approved Ordinance 1673, a development code clean-up, a $163,037.42 progress payment for the First Street downtown revitalization, and the $1.00 sale of a surplus 2007 Ford Expedition to the City of Roslyn. The contract passed 4-1, with Councilmember Harper voting no; all other substantive motions passed 5-0.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Public Works, Library & City Hall employees, Jan 1 2024–Dec 31 2026, with 6.5%/5%/5% raises (4-1, Harper no)
• Approved Ordinance 1673 development code clean-up (5-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 4 to Active Construction for $163,037.42, First Street Improvements Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-016 to surplus 2007 Ford Expedition and sell to City of Roslyn for $1.00 (5-0)
• Approved noise variance for McCann Trucking to start work at 6:00 a.m. on days over 90 degrees, Second Street Pathway Project (5-0)
• Approved camping variance for Mouse About Baseball Tournament at Firemans Park, Aug 9-10, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved following Upper County's recommendation on implementing a burn ban (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payables of $817,181.93 and payroll of $267,450.16 (5-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review multiple event applications for the year 2024. The committee is also discussing potential additional staff time required for events.

• Mouse About Foundation 2024 Event Application
• UKC Jam Soccer Jamboree - 2024 Event Application
• Cle Elum Roundup 2024 Event Application
• Cle Elum Car Show - 2024 Event Application
• Discussion on potential additional staff time for events

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved event applications for the Mouse About Foundation, UKC Jam Soccer Jamboree, Cle Elum Roundup, and the Mike's Tavern Car Show. The committee also rescheduled its November 11 meeting to November 12.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved Mouse About Foundation 2024 Event Application (2-0)
• Approved UKC Jam Soccer Jamboree 2024 Event Application (2-0)
• Approved Cle Elum Roundup 2024 Event Application (2-0)
• Approved Mike's Tavern Car Show event proposal (2-0)
• Rescheduled November 11, 2024 meeting to November 12, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, has been canceled. No other business or agenda items are listed for this date.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

General

The Commission will discuss the 2025 budget and continue discussions regarding signage at trail heads and erosion control from Alliance Road to Cle Elum. The Heritage Club will also present progress on an interpretive sign project.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget
• Erosion control discussion: Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Signage at each trail head discussion
• Heritage Club interpretive sign project progress report
• Approval of Brown & Jackson portable toilet rental invoices totaling $210.00

The Coal Mines Trail Commission voted 3-1 to increase its signage pledge amount from $1,100.00 to $15,000.00, with Toni Fields voting no. The commission also unanimously elected Nolan Weis as chair and approved fiscal matters for Brown & Jackson and the City of Cle Elum 4-0. Members continued discussing erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum, trailhead signage, noxious weed control, and 2025 budget talks with Cle Elum and Kittitas County.

• Approved increasing signage pledge from $1,100.00 to $15,000.00 (3 yes, 1 no — Toni)
• Elected Nolan Weis as Coal Mines Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Matters for Brown & Jackson and City of Cle Elum (4-0), including portable toilet invoices #186964 and #187767 for $105.00 each and City administrative hours for March–June of $221.01
• Excused Audrey Malek and Greg Maras (4-0)
• Adopted the July 1, 2024 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (4-0)

General Government

The committee will discuss the Cle Elum Municipal Code Review and consider a Senior Center Contract Addendum. Members will also review the minutes from the May 29, 2024, meeting.

• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review discussion
• Senior Center Contract Addendum

The Cle Elum General Government Committee approved the May 29, 2024 meeting minutes and approved the absence of one member. Members discussed Municipal Code sections on tree and vegetation removal, agreeing to take possible changes to the full Council. They also discussed a Senior Center contract addendum, including a $10,000 contribution this year and a possible $20,000 for 2025, with a goal of completing the contract by January 2025. No final decisions were made on the code language or the Senior Center contract.

• Approved May 29, 2024 committee meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved absence of Committee Member Williams (2-0)
• Discussed Municipal Code 12.16.30 and 12.16.20 on tree/vegetation removal; referred to Council for possible language removal and cost threshold
• Discussed Senior Center contract addendum, including $10,000 this year and possible $20,000 for 2025; no action taken
• Discussed changing contract language from 'County' to 'City of Cle Elum' and adding Exhibit A on city use of space; no action taken
• Discussed Senior Center parking lot upkeep and possible grant application; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address unfinished business. The primary discussion item involves commercial sewer rates.

• Commercial Sewer Rate Discussion

The Cle Elum City Council held a special meeting on June 25, 2024 focused on commercial sewer rates. The council voted 6-0 to have HLA draft an ordinance with a revised billing formula including a fixed base rate on all categories plus ERUs and a calculation for strength based on consumption. HLA presented options for a 2-year or 3-year phased rate increase, with the 3-year option generating about $185,000 the first year, $360,000 the second year, and $540,000 the third year. The council also approved the absences of Councilmembers Weis and Malek 5-0, and Mayor Lundh noted a closed session on collective bargaining would follow adjournment.

• Approved HLA drafting a commercial sewer rate ordinance with revised billing formula (6-0)
• Approved absences of Councilmembers Weis and Malek (5-0)
• Adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a six-year transportation improvement program and several municipal code amendments regarding sign and zoning regulations. The agenda also includes a pay request for the First Street Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3.

• Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2025-2030
• Proposed non-project text amendments to Cle Elum Municipal Code chapters 15.20, 17.16, and 17.32
• Ordinance 1672 regarding zoning ordinance updates
• First Street Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3 pay request of $540,583.89 to Active Construction Inc.
• Approval of payables totaling $626,267.79

The Cle Elum City Council approved Ordinance 1672, a set of text amendments to the sign code and residential, commercial, and zero lot line zoning chapters, after a public hearing with one comment. It also approved Resolution 2024-015, the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2025-2030, with project reordering, and approved a $540,583.89 pay request to Active Construction for Phase 3 of the First Street Downtown Revitalization Project. The council approved two HLA task orders, one for Bullfrog Flats development review and one for the required Growth Management Act periodic update, and discussed forming a Hanson Ponds committee and 2025 budget priorities.

• Approved amended agenda adding Hanson Ponds under Unfinished Business (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 11, 2024 minutes and $626,267.79 in payables (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1672 text amendments to Chapters 15.20, 17.16, 17.32, and establishing Chapter 17.70 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-015 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2025-2030 with project reordering and changed limits on project #9 (7-0)
• Approved pay request No. 3 to Active Construction for $540,583.89 for First Street Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3 (7-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 2024-05 for Bullfrog Flats development review (7-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 2024-06 for Growth Management Act periodic update (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:06 p.m. (motion by Glondo)

Public Safety & Health

The committee will review unfinished business regarding criminal municipal codes and discuss new business related to fire and police addressing in the municipal code. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from May 21, 2024.

• Review of Criminal Municipal Codes
• Discussion of Municipal Code regarding fire/police addressing
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The meeting was canceled due to absent committee members and unavailable staff. All agenda items were moved to the July 16, 2024, meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review updates regarding the Old Town Commercial Zoning District and the RM Multiple Family Residential District. The meeting also includes planning updates from the Chair and staff announcements.

• Old Town Commercial Zoning District discussion
• RM Multiple Family Residential District discussion

The Planning Commission met on June 18, 2024 and approved the June 4, 2024 minutes. Staff announced that proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapters 15.20, 17.16, 17.32, and a new section 17.70 will move forward to the Council on 6/25/24 for consideration. The Commission also discussed Old Town Commercial Zoning District and RM Multiple Family Residential District (17.20) amendments, with continued discussion on 17.20. No public hearings were scheduled and no public comment was offered.

• Excused Commissioner Brissey's absence (motion carried)
• Accepted June 4, 2024 minutes as presented (motion passed)
• Adjourned at 7:54 p.m., to reconvene July 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Second Street Pathway Project and commercial sewer rates. The agenda includes a request for payment regarding water main improvements at Second Street and Rossetti Way, as well as an ordinance to vacate a right-of-way.

• Second Street Pathway Project discussion
• Payables totaling $326,508.60
• Payroll vouchers totaling $303,672.02
• Ordinance 1671 Johansen ROW Vacate
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements payment request of $196,684.05

The Cle Elum City Council approved Ordinance 1671 vacating a Johansen right-of-way and Pay Request No. 8 of $196,684.05 to Ascent Foundations & More for the Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement. It also approved a 2024 Interlocal Agreement with the Kittitas County Conservation District, $11,168 in lodging tax for Pioneer Days 2024, and $10,000 for July 4th fireworks. A commercial sewer rate discussion was continued to a future study session, and the Second Street Pathway project drew extensive public comment but no decision was made to change or halt it.

• Approved Ordinance 1671 Johansen ROW Vacation (6-0)
• Approved Pay Request No. 8 of $196,684.05 to Ascent Foundations & More for Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement (6-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign 2024 Interlocal Agreement with Kittitas County Conservation District (6-0)
• Approved $11,168 lodging tax for Cle Elum Downtown Association Pioneer Days 2024 (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 lodging tax for Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce July 4th fireworks (6-0)
• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes and payables of $326,508.60 and payroll vouchers of $303,672.02 (6-0)
• Amended agenda to add Second Street Pathway discussion as item No. 5 (6-0)
• Commercial sewer rate discussion continued to a future study session; no ordinance adopted

Lodging Tax & Event

The committee will discuss potential additional staff time required for events and review the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes several lodging tax applications for upcoming community events.

• Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee discussion
• Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce July 4th 2024 lodging tax application
• Cle Elum Downtown Assoc. Pioneer Days 2024 lodging tax application
• Eide Homes Pioneer Days Beer Garden 2024 event application
• Summer Reading at the Carpenter Memorial Library programs

The committee approved lodging tax funding for the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce's July 4th event ($10,000) and the Cle Elum Downtown Association's Pioneer Days event ($11,168). They also approved two library event applications but denied a late and incomplete application for the Eide Homes Beer Garden. Discussions on new application fees and staff time charges were tabled until October.

• Approved May 13, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Kittitas County Chamber July 4th application for $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved Cle Elum Downtown Association Pioneer Days application for $11,168.00 (3-0)
• Approved two Carpenter Memorial Library event applications (3-0)
• Denied Eide Homes Beer Garden application due to late submission and incompleteness
• Tabled discussion on event application fees until October 2024 meeting

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will discuss a sewer rate recap with HLA Ben Annen. The committee also intends to approve previous meeting minutes and reschedule the July 4 meeting.

• Sewer Rate Recap discussion with HLA Ben Annen
• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Proposal to reschedule July 4, 2024, meeting to July 11, 2024

The Public Works & Community Development Committee reviewed a phased sewer rate proposal from HLA that would raise Commercial B, C and Industrial accounts by 50% in 2024, with full increases in later years, producing $230,000 in new 2024 revenue versus $530,000 under the prior proposal. The committee discussed adding a flat increase to all residential and commercial accounts and asked HLA to return with revenue figures for that option, possible penalty examples, and how the City would monitor grease traps. No rate ordinance was adopted. The committee approved its May 2, 2024 minutes and moved its July 4, 2024 meeting to July 11, 2024.

• Approved May 2, 2024 committee meeting minutes (2 yes, 0 no)
• Approved moving the July 4, 2024 committee meeting to July 11, 2024 (2 yes, 0 no)
• No vote taken on sewer rate ordinance; phased implementation and flat-fee options discussed only
• Directed HLA to return with flat-fee revenue figures, possible penalty examples, and grease trap monitoring plan

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The council will meet with legal counsel to discuss litigation involving the agency.

• Executive Session regarding potential or current litigation

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss litigation with legal counsel. No decisions were made during the session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding non-project text amendments to the city's sign code and residential and commercial zoning districts. The meeting also includes updates from the Commission Chair and City Planning staff.

• Public hearing for CEMC 15.20-Sign Code amendments
• Public hearing for CEMC 17.16-R-Residential Zoning District amendments
• Public hearing for CEMC 17.32-CG General Commercial Zoning District amendments
• Public hearing for new section 17.70-Zero Lot Line and Common Wall Developments

The Planning Commission kept the public hearing open for text amendments to CEMC Chapters 15.20, 17.16, 17.32, and 17.70 until June 7, 2024. The commission will reconvene on June 18 to review testimony and consider recommending approval to the city council.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes
• Voted to keep public hearing SEP-2024-002 open until June 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled reconvening for June 18, 2024 to review testimony and recommend approval of text amendments

General

The Commission will continue discussions regarding erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum and trail head signage. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and approval of a portable toilet rental invoice.

• Discussion: Erosion control from Alliance Road to the City of Cle Elum
• Discussion: Signage at each trail head
• Approval: Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #186964 for $105.00

The Cle Elum Coal Mines Trail Commission adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The commission approved a fiscal matter for a portable toilet rental invoice totaling $105.00. Discussions regarding erosion control and trailhead signage were continued but no final decisions were recorded in this draft.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Adopted May 6, 2024 minutes
• Approved Brown & Jackson Portable Toilet Rental Invoice #186964 for $105.00

General Government

The General Government Committee will address unfinished business regarding Senior Center Funding. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a review of the Cle Elum Municipal Code.

• Senior Center Funding discussion
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review discussion
• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes

The General Government Committee approved allocating $10,000 to the Senior Center for the current year and created a budget line item for future years. Committee members discussed the difference in funding sources between the Senior Center and the Skate Park, noting restrictions on the General Fund and Lodging Tax Fund. The committee also reviewed municipal code edits and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved $10,000 allocation to Senior Center for current year
• Created budget line item for future Senior Center funding
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Committee to begin discussion on Senior Center contract with Council

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including water main improvements and the Second Street Pathway. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a right-of-way vacation and a lodging tax application for a skatepark project.

• Payables totaling $871,173.26
• Johansen ROW Vacation public hearing
• Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County Foundation Skatepark Project Phase 2 - 2024 Lodging Tax Application
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements Change Order No. 3
• Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 Pay Request No. 2

The Cle Elum City Council approved a $170,000 2024 Lodging Tax Application from the Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County Foundation for the skatepark project, and approved a pay request and bid award tied to the Second Street Pathway. The council also moved to have staff prepare an ordinance vacating 20 feet of right-of-way abutting parcel 10534, with the applicant to pay the city up to half the appraised value. All recorded motions carried 4-0, with three councilmembers absent.

• Approved 2024 Lodging Tax Application for Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County skatepark, $170,000 (4-0)
• Approved Downtown Revitalization Phase 3 Pay Request No. 2 (4-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign WSDOT Construction Agreement for Second Street Pathway Phase 1 (4-0)
• Awarded Second Street Pathway bid to McCann Trucking LLC (4-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance vacating 20 feet of right-of-way abutting parcel 10534; applicant to pay city up to half appraised value (4-0)
• Approved certification and submission of 2023 Annual Report to State Auditors (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 14, 2024 minutes and payables of $871,173.26 (4-0)
• Approved absences of Councilmembers Weis, Cook and Williams (4-0)

Public Safety & Health

The Public Safety & Health Committee will address unfinished business regarding Municipal Codes Criminal. The committee will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 26, 2024.

• Discussion of Municipal Codes Criminal
• Approval of March 26, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee approved its March 26, 2024 meeting minutes on a 3-0 vote. Members also heard reports from Fire Chief Ed Mills on firewise work near the airport with the Conservation District, a chipping project, inspection compliance issues at a couple of city businesses, and a forthcoming proposal to name the park on 7th Hill. The committee agreed to keep its current meeting day and time. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to keep the current committee meeting day and time
• Municipal Codes Criminal item had nothing to review until the next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. No other business is listed for this specific date.

The May 21, 2024 Cle Elum Planning Commission meeting was canceled. The minutes are a one-page draft recording only the cancellation, with no attendance, discussion, or votes. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss several infrastructure items, including water main improvements and pathway construction services. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation and discussions on senior center funding.

• Public hearing for Clifton Right of Way Vacation
• Adoption of the 2021 Building Code via Ordinance 1670
• Progress estimate for Second Street & Rossetti Way water main improvements
• Approval of $918,967.53 in accounts payable vouchers
• Resolution 2024-013 regarding public works surplus equipment

The Cle Elum City Council approved a $75,000 lodging tax allocation for Upper Kittitas County Rec Center architect services and a $10,000 general fund contribution to the Senior Center. They also approved a right-of-way vacation for parcel 593134, contingent on an easement or property merger, and adopted Ordinance 1670 to update building codes. A progress payment for Second Street water main improvements was approved 6-1, with one councilmember dissenting due to concerns about street paving.

• Approved $75,000 lodging tax for Rec Center architect services (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 general fund contribution to Senior Center (7-0)
• Approved Clifton Right of Way Vacation for parcel 593134 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1670 adopting 2021 Building Code (7-0)
• Approved Second Street Pathway Phase 1 TIB Construction Services (7-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 7 for Second Street water main improvements (6-1)
• Approved $5,052 lodging tax for Public Works event signs (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 lodging tax for Senior Center Dinner Theater (7-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The committee will review several event applications and lodging tax requests. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee.

• Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee discussion
• Parish Picnic 2024 event application
• Henry Newberry Reunion 2024 event application
• Outdoor Mass for Corpus Christi 2024 event application
• Upper Kittitas County Senior Center Dinner Theatre 2024 lodging tax application

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved applications for the Parish Picnic, Henry Newberry Reunion, and Corpus Christi Mass events, each by a 2-0 vote. The committee also voted to recommend three lodging tax funding requests to the City Council for the Senior Center Dinner Theatre, Rec Center design fees, and Public Works signs. A discussion on application fees for a Yakima special event permit was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Parish Picnic 2024 event application (2-0)
• Approved Henry Newberry Reunion 2024 event application (2-0)
• Approved Outdoor Mass for Corpus Christi 2024 event application (2-0)
• Voted to present Senior Center Dinner Theatre lodging tax application to Council (2-0)
• Voted to recommend Rec Center design fee funding to Council (2-0)
• Voted to present Public Works signs lodging tax application to Council (2-0)
• Tabled discussion on Yakima Special Event & Parade Permit application fee

Special Meeting

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a special meeting on May 9, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. No other public action items are listed for this meeting.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation

The Council entered an executive session to discuss potential or current litigation with legal counsel. No action was taken following the session.

Planning Commission

The commission will review the Climate Policy Advisory Team and the Planning Matrix. Future agenda items include public hearings for amendments to the Sign Code, Residential District, and General Commercial District.

• Climate Policy Advisory Team discussion
• Planning Matrix Review
• Proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapter 15.20 - Sign Code
• Proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapter 17.16 - R-Residential District
• Proposed text amendments to CEMC Chapter 17.32 - CG General Commercial District

The Cle Elum Planning Commission adopted previous minutes and reviewed upcoming public hearings for text amendments and right-of-way vacations. Staff reported on a $100,000 grant to develop a Climate Change Element for the Comprehensive Plan, seeking community applicants for an advisory team. The commission also discussed prioritizing a review of Old Town Commercial code and design standards.

• Excused Commissioner Kantwill from attendance
• Adopted April 16, 2024 minutes
• Cancelled May 21, 2024 meeting
• Scheduled public hearing for June 4, 2024

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review a sewer rate study recap and construction standard updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the updated Airport Layout Plan, lease rates, and the adoption of the 2021 Building Code.

• Sewer Rate Study Recap
• Update to Cle Elum Construction Standards
• Updated Airport Layout Plan and lease rates
• Adoption of the 2021 Building Code
• Changes to CEMC 15.04.030

The committee approved the April 4 meeting minutes and agreed to submit an updated Airport Layout Plan to the FAA. Members decided to recommend the adoption of the 2021 Building Code and a task order to update city construction standards to the City Council.

• Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Agreed to submit updated Airport Layout Plan to the FAA
• Recommended adoption of 2021 Building Codes to the Council
• Recommended Task Order to update Cle Elum Construction Standards to the Council

General Government

The committee will address unfinished business regarding Senior Center Funding and the City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy. New business includes a discussion on the Cle Elum Municipal Code Review.

• Senior Center Funding
• City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review

The committee approved the minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting. Members discussed potential funding for the Senior Center and proposed updates to the Municipal Code, while personnel policy items were tabled.

• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Tabled personnel policy items pending Collective Bargaining
• Tabled discussion on gratuity/tip as a non-allowable expense pending Collective Bargaining

General

The committee will address unfinished business regarding Senior Center Funding and the City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy. Members will also discuss a review of the Cle Elum Municipal Code.

• Senior Center Funding
• City of Cle Elum Personnel Policy
• Cle Elum Municipal Code Review

The meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review financial data. The agenda focuses on the presentation of 1st Quarter 2024 Budget Reports by Finance Director Robin Newcomb.

• 1st Quarter 2024 Budget Reports

The City Council held a study session to review first quarter budget reports presented by Finance Director Robin Newcomb. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure items including a water main improvement and downtown revitalization progress. The agenda also includes a grant application for the Cle Elum Skate Park and an amendment for a sewer rate study.

• Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County Grant Application for Cle Elum Skate Park
• Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement change order
• First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization progress estimate
• HLA Task Order No. 2021-04 Amendment No. 2 Sewer Rate Study
• Accounts Payable totaling $1,026,455.91

The City Council approved over $1 million in accounts payable and authorized a grant submission for the Cle Elum Skate Park. The council also approved a water main change order, a downtown revitalization progress estimate, and an amendment for a sewer rate study.

• Approved accounts payable for May 23, 2024 in the amount of $1,026,455.91 (7-0)
• Authorized the Mayor to submit a grant application for the Cle Elum Skate Park (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement, adding 13 working days (7-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 1 for First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization (7-0)
• Approved Task Order No 2021-004 Amendment No. 2 for the Sewer Rate Study (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 9 and April 15, 2024 meetings as amended (7-0)

Public Safety & Health

The agenda contains only procedural headings including Call to Order, Unfinished Business, and New Business. No specific topics or projects are detailed in the provided document.

The meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, was canceled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The commission will introduce new commissioner Jonathan Cornelius and review minutes from the April 2 meeting. The agenda includes follow-up discussions regarding residential home occupation definitions and general commercial code sections. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Jonathan Cornelius
• Follow-up on Residential, Home Occupation Table of Permitted Uses (17.16)
• Follow-up on General Commercial code (17.32)
• Adoption of April 2, 2024, meeting minutes

The Cle Elum Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to residential zoning code section 17.16 regarding permitted home occupations and short-term rentals, deciding to continue refining the list of uses. The Commission reached consensus on amendments to general commercial zoning section 17.32, which are now ready for State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. Staff reported on a countywide housing workgroup and recent state legislation affecting housing and development regulations.

• Motion to excuse Commissioner Brissey carried
• March 19, 2024 minutes accepted
• Consensus reached on Chapter 17.32 General Commercial zoning amendments
• Review of Section 17.16 Home Occupation table continued for refinement

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will address unfinished business regarding the UKC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The committee will also review an application for the UKC'S Annual Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo 2024.

• UKC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• UKC'S Annual Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo 2024 Event Application

The committee approved the application for the annual Kids bicycle safety rodeo. Members discussed the UKC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, which will not be held this year due to construction.

• Approved Upper Kittitas County Kids bicycle safety rodeo event (2-0)

Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to conduct an executive session regarding potential litigation and a closed session regarding collective bargaining. The agenda consists of these procedural sessions followed by adjournment.

• Executive Session to discuss litigation with legal counsel
• Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining

The City Council authorized the City Attorney to file lawsuits and manage litigation against property owners who maintain property within the City Right of Way that impacts the 1st Street Downtown Revitalization Project.

• Authorized City Attorney to file lawsuits and manage litigation regarding 1st Street Downtown Revitalization Project (6-0)
• Approved the absence of Councilmember Malek (6-0)

General Government

This special meeting of the General Government Committee includes a call to order and roll call. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive session to discuss potential or ongoing litigation

The City Council met for a special session to discuss litigation with legal counsel. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded during the public portion of the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure progress for Second Street and Rossetti Way water main improvements. The meeting also includes reviews of the city's procurement policy and downtown revitalization change orders. Staff will also present the first quarter 2024 budget reports.

• $274,118.18 progress estimate for Second Street & Rossetti Way water main improvements
• Change Order No. 1 for First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization
• Resolution 2024-011 regarding a CAT 950 wheel loader lease
• Ordinance 1669 regarding a new purchase policy
• Approval of $368,421.27 in accounts payables

The City Council approved several infrastructure project payments and a wheel loader lease. The council also voted to discontinue several city rental properties and allocate a portion of hotel tax revenue to a regional recreation center.

• Approved $368,421.27 in accounts payable and $300,635.56 in March payroll (6-0)
• Approved $274,118.18 progress estimate for Second Street & Rossetti Way water mains (6-0)
• Approved TIB Fuel Tax Agreement for Second Street Pathway (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-011 for CAT 950 Wheel Loader lease (6-0)
• Approved increasing Sr. Bones rent to $1,100/month and discontinuing two house rentals and Salon 2120 (6-0)
• Approved allocating 35% of Hotel Motel Tax to Upper County Rec Center (6-0)
• Approved $250 per day airport event fee and $100 per day 'coke' trailer fee (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Jonathan Cornelius to Planning Commission (6-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review multiple event applications for 2024. The committee is also scheduled to discuss trailer rental applications and special event/parade permit fees.

• 3 on 3 UKC Basketball Tournament 2024 Event Application
• Elliott Wedding Reception 2024 Event Application
• Downtown Clean-Up 2024 Event Application
• Boo-Elum 2024 Event Application
• Pioneer Day - Dock Diving Dogs 2024 Event Application

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved applications for the Elliott Wedding Reception, Downtown Clean-Up, Boo-Elum, and Pioneer Day Dock Diving Dogs. The committee proposed a $250 daily fee for airport events and discussed implementing rental fees for city trailers. Steven Cook was appointed as the new committee chair.

• Approved Elliott Wedding Reception 2024 event application
• Approved Downtown Clean-Up 2024 event application
• Approved Boo-Elum 2024 event application
• Approved Pioneer Day - Dock Diving Dogs 2024 event application
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes as amended
• Proposed $250 per day fee for airport events
• Appointed Steven Cook as committee chair

General

The committee will review unfinished business regarding Harper Leak Forgiveness and a sewer rate study recap. New business includes an update on Cle Elum construction standards.

• Harper Leak Forgiveness discussion
• Sewer Rate Study recap by Ben Annen HLA
• Update on Cle Elum Construction Standards

The Committee approved the March 7 meeting minutes and will recommend a $165.17 leak forgiveness credit to the City Council. A public meeting regarding proposed sewer rates is scheduled for May 9, 2024. HLA will present a task order to update city construction standards at the next committee meeting.

• Approved March 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Recommended $165.17 leak forgiveness credit for Harper to City Council
• Scheduled sewer rate public presentation for May 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Cle Elum Planning Commission will review proposed changes to section 17.32 regarding General Commercial use. The commission will also follow up on residential code section 17.16. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of proposed changes to section 17.32 - General Commercial
• Follow up on section 17.16 - Residential
• Adoption of March 19, 2024 minutes

The Planning Commission approved the March 5, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed creating a subcommittee to define historic and pedestrian character for the Downtown Commercial District sign code. The commission also reviewed proposed changes to residential home occupation types and short-term rentals.

• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes
• Proposed subcommittee to define historic and pedestrian character for Downtown Commercial District sign code

General Government

The General Government Committee will hold a discussion regarding Senior Center funding. The meeting also includes reviews of the city's personnel, procurement, and purchasing policies.

• Senior Center Funding discussion
• Review of Ordinance 1604 Purchasing
• Review of City Personnel Policy
• Review of Procurement Policy
• Rental Property Review

The committee recommended that the City Council discontinue residential leases and adjust commercial rental rates. It also recommended the Council approve updates to the purchasing and procurement policies.

• Approved March 8, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 1604 Purchasing for Council approval (unanimous)
• Recommended procurement policy updates regarding Small Works Roster for Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended increasing Sr. Bones rental to $1,100 plus utilities for Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended discontinuing the Salon 2120 lease in June for Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended providing move-out notices for rental houses for Council approval (3-0)

General

The Public Safety & Health Committee will meet on March 26, 2024. The agenda includes electing a new committee chairperson and reviewing a police rental contract. Members will also discuss a Fire Department Association license agreement and municipal criminal codes.

• Election of Public Safety & Health Committee Chair Person
• Police Rental Contract
• License Agreement Fire Department Association
• Municipal Codes - Criminal

The Public Safety & Health Committee elected a new chairperson and recommended two contracts for City Council approval. Chief Albo proposed revisions to the municipal criminal and camping codes for future review.

• Elected John Glondo as Committee Chair
• Recommended Police Rental Contract to Council (2-0)
• Recommended Fire Department Association license agreement for office space to Council (2-0)

Special Meeting

This special study session meeting focuses on a recap of the Sewer Rate Study. The council will also discuss subsequent steps regarding the study.

• Sewer Rate Study Recap & Next Steps

The Council reviewed a three-year sewer rate study designed to address equity issues and increase the sewer fund by $450,000 annually. Council directed HLA to move forward with implementing the plan, including public meetings and education.

• Directed HLA to implement sewer rate study plan with public meetings and education

City Council

The City Council will review proposed changes to water regulations and several right-of-way vacations. The agenda also includes reviewing a data sharing agreement with the Washington State Auditor and approving accounts payable totaling $762,410.88.

• Ordinance 1668: Proposed code amendments to water regulations for fill stations
• Acceptance of Progress Estimate No. 6 for Ascent Foundations & More project
• Resolutions for right-of-way vacations (2024-007 and 2024-008)
• Approval of $762,410.88 in accounts payable
• Resolution to surplus a 2009 Ford E450 Aid Car

The City Council approved Ordinance 1668 to regulate the use of the water fill station to prevent improper home use. The council also accepted the completion of the Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3 C and approved a grant-funded Safety Action Plan.

• Approved Ordinance 1668 regarding Chapter 13.12 Water Regulations (6-1)
• Approved final pay request and accepted Downtown Revitalization Project Phase 3 C as complete (7-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 2024-003 for the Safety Action Plan (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Aja Woodrow to the Coal Mines Trail Commission (7-0)
• Approved $762,410.88 in accounts payable (7-0)
• Approved Interagency Data Sharing Agreement with WA State Auditor (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-009 to surplus a 2009 Ford E450 Aid Car (7-0)
• Set public hearing dates for ROW Vacations: Clifton (May 14) and Johansen (May 28) (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed changes to Section 17.16 regarding residential regulations. The meeting also includes follow-up discussions on downtown commercial and non-conforming sign codes.

• Review Proposed Changes to Section 17.16 - Residential
• Follow Up: Sign Code Section 15.20.155(A) Downtown Commercial "Historic & Pedestrian Character"
• Follow Up: Sign Code Section 15.20.175 Non-Conforming Signs

The Planning Commission discussed sign code regulations, specifically the 'historic and pedestrian character' clause for the Downtown Commercial District. Commissioner Kirkpatrick recommended creating a sub-committee to define this term and develop specific regulations, with Commissioner Brissey volunteering to participate. The Commission also reviewed proposed changes to residential code section 17.16 regarding home occupations and short-term rentals, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved excusing Commissioners Fluegge and Kantwill from meeting
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes as presented
• Recommended creating sub-committee to define 'historic and pedestrian character' for sign code
• Commissioner Brissey volunteered to join sign code sub-committee
• Staff to follow up on potential combination of Historic Preservation and Planning Commissions
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM; next meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Stafford Avenue improvements. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding potential litigation or enforcement actions.

• Discussion of Stafford Avenue Improvements

The Council decided to proceed with the Stafford Avenue Improvements project utilizing a CDBG grant. The plan includes a design speed variance and fixing the waterline.

• Approved moving forward with CDBG grant for Stafford Avenue Improvements including a design speed variance and waterline repairs (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Cle Elum City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss improvements for Stafford Avenue. The agenda also includes public comment and the call to order.

• Stafford Avenue Improvements discussion

The Council discussed two options for the Stafford Avenue project to secure an $800,000 CDBG grant and $400,000 from City Heights. No final decision was made on whether to pursue a design speed variance or property acquisitions. A follow-up special meeting was scheduled for March 18, 2024.

• Approved absence of Councilmember Harper (6-0)
• Motion to pursue avenues other than design speed variance failed (2-4)
• Motion to direct staff to contact CDBG grant manager for creative options carried (6-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Cle Elum City Council is limited to an executive session. The council will discuss litigation with legal counsel. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding litigation

The City Council met for a special session to discuss litigation with legal counsel. No decisions were made during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution supporting the KITTCOM Emergency Communications Systems & Facilities Sales and Use Tax. The agenda also includes updates on water main improvements, street vacation ordinances, and various committee reports.

• Resolution 2024-005 regarding KITTCOM Emergency Communications Systems & Facilities Sales and Use Tax
• Accounts Payable totaling $624,995.81
• February 2024 Payroll totaling $273,505.68
• Ordinance 1666 ROW Vacation Grant Street Alley
• Progress Estimate No. 5 for Ascent Foundation & More Second Street Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements

The Council approved a resolution supporting a sales tax for KITTCOM emergency communications infrastructure. Other key actions included approving several public works equipment purchases and a USDOT grant for ADA compliance.

• Approved Resolution 2024-005 supporting KITTCOM sales tax (4-3)
• Approved purchase of a new tractor and a CAT 950 loader (6-0)
• Approved $172,520 USDOT grant for ADA compliance inventory (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1667 to vacate Grant Street Alley (6-0)
• Approved $624,995.81 in accounts payable and $273,505.68 in payroll (6-0)
• Approved City as sponsor for skate park grant request (6-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Gary Berndt to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Jaqualyn Johnson to Library Board of Trustees (6-0)

Lodging Tax & Event

The Lodging Tax & Events Committee will review a special use permit for Skydive Chelan. The committee will also consider event applications for Independence Day, 3 on 3 Basketball, and National Night Out.

• Special Use Permit - Skydive Chelan
• 2024 Independence Day Event Application
• 3 on 3 Basket Ball application
• National Night Out Event Application

The Cle Elum Lodging Tax & Events Committee approved a Special Use Application from Skydive Chelan for a 4th of July 2024 event with 150-200 attendees, requiring written acceptance from the Police and Fire Departments and that the applicant cover all city expenditures. The committee also approved the 2024 Independence Day Event Application from the Kittitas County Chamber with proper permits and Police and Fire stipulations, and approved the National Night Out Event. A motion to bring a proposed 2nd Street closure for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament to Council for recommendation also carried.

• Approved Skydive Chelan Special Use Application for 4th of July 2024 event with written Police and Fire acceptance and applicant covering city costs (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Independence Day Event Application with proper permits and Police and Fire stipulations (3-0)
• Approved National Night Out Event (3-0)
• Motion to bring proposed 2nd Street closure for 3 on 3 basketball tournament to Council for recommendation (3-0)
• Adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

General Government

The General Government Committee will meet to conduct new business. The agenda includes electing a chairperson for the committee and reviewing the job description for the Public Works Director.

• Election of Chairperson for the General Government Committee
• Review of Public Works Director job description

The committee elected a chairperson and reviewed the Public Works Director job description. The revised job description will be presented to the City Council at the next meeting.

• Elected Steven Harper as Chair of the General Government Committee

General

The Public Works & Community Development Committee will review a sewer rate study update and discuss next steps. Members will also consider utility bill forgiveness for five residents and address concerns regarding a construction fill station. Additionally, the committee will evaluate replacing a tractor and purchasing an excavator for public works operations.

• Sewer rate study recap and next steps presented by HLA
• Utility leak forgiveness for residents Don Owens, Kayleen Gordon, Mary Lutz, Stanley Smith, and Steven Harper
• Discussion on construction fill station concerns
• Tractor replacement review by Public Works
• Excavator purchase proposal by Public Works

The committee elected Jerred Weis as chair and reviewed several utility leak forgiveness requests, granting some and denying others. They recommended moving forward with a sewer rate study that would likely increase commercial rates, and endorsed purchasing a new tractor and excavator for Public Works. The committee also proposed revising rules for the construction water filling station to limit usage to verified contractors.

• Jerred Weis elected Chairperson (2-1 vote)
• Leak forgiveness granted for Don Owens and Stanley Smith
• Leak forgiveness partially granted for Kayleen Gordon (50% of request)
• Leak forgiveness denied for Mary Lutz
• Leak forgiveness request for Steven Harper tabled for more info
• Recommended revising construction fill station rules to require contractor proof
• Recommended sewer rate study to Council for public hearing
• Recommended Council approve new tractor and excavator for Public Works

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed updates to the existing sign code, zero lot line, and Section 17.12. The meeting also includes the introduction of new Commissioner Marc Kirkpatrick. Future agenda items include reviewing changes to Section 17.16 and the table of permitted uses.

• Review of proposed changes to Sign Code and Zero Lot Line
• Review of proposed changes to Section 17.12
• Introduction of new Commissioner Marc Kirkpatrick
• Planning for future reviews of Section 17.16 and Table of Permitted Uses

The Planning Commission approved the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Members reviewed proposed changes to the sign code, zero lot line, and Section 17.12, with some items slated for further discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed executive session. The council will meet with legal counsel to discuss agency enforcement actions or potential litigation. No other public business is listed.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation or enforcement actions

The City Council met to approve the meeting agenda and enter an executive session. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered executive session under RCW 42.30.110(i) to discuss enforcement actions and potential litigation

City Council

The City Council will discuss various items including a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation and several resolutions. Discussion topics include funding for the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center and updates to city policies.

• Public Hearing: Vacate ROW Grant Street Alley - Colleda Monick HLA
• Accounts Payables dated February 27, 2024 in the amount of $461,507.97
• Resolution 2024-003 regarding disposal of inventory items for Public Works and City Hall
• Resolution 2024-004 regarding Employee Handbook travel policy updates
• Ordinance 1666 PSE Franchise Agreement

The Council approved the renewal of the PSE franchise agreement and directed staff to vacate the Grant Street Alley right-of-way. Other actions included updating the employee handbook travel policy and approving a new job description for a maintenance worker.

• Approved Ordinance 1666 to renew the PSE Franchise Agreement (6-0)
• Approved vacating the Grant Street Alley ROW and surveying for corner markers (6-0)
• Approved $461,507.97 in accounts payables (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-029 updating Credit Card Policy language (6-0)
• Approved Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker job description (6-0)
• Approved General Government Committee to meet with Upper Kittitas County Senior Center (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-003 for disposal of inventory items, including a totaled police car (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-004 updating the Employee Handbook travel policy (6-0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council meeting on February 15, 2024, consists of procedural items and a closed session. The council will meet privately to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). No other public business is listed on this agenda.

• Closed session regarding collective bargaining

The City Council met for a closed session to discuss collective bargaining. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held closed session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)

City Council

The City Council will meet to elect a Mayor Pro Tem and review several business items. Discussion includes water main improvements, a PSE franchise agreement ordinance, and various financial approvals.

• Approval of Accounts Payables totaling $679,213.77
• Approval of January 2024 Payroll totaling $283,139.78
• Emergency Sewer Repair payable to Ascent Foundations for $22,945.48
• Progress Estimate No. 4 for Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvement
• First reading of Ordinance 1666 regarding a PSE Franchise Agreement

The Council approved several financial expenditures, including a credit for the Downtown Association and payments for sewer and water projects. They also confirmed a new Planning Commission appointment and elected a Mayor Pro Tem. A request for $37,000 in annual funding for the Senior Center was tabled for further discussion.

• Confirmed Marc Kirkpatrick to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Elected Councilmember Harper as Mayor Pro Tem (6-1)
• Approved $679,213.77 in accounts payables and $283,139.78 in January payroll (7-0)
• Approved $22,945.48 to Ascent Foundations for emergency sewer repair (7-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 4 for Second Street & Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $55,000 Main Street Credit for the Downtown Association (7-0)
• Approved $2,300 for the Pioneer Days Queen Coronation Application (7-0)
• Approved water credits for Crystal Creek outage and city-caused frost-free pipe leak (7-0)

City Council

The Cle Elum City Council will discuss waiving competitive bidding requirements for an emergency sewer line repair. The council will also review a final invoice from Ascent and hold a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

• Waiving competitive bidding for emergency sewer line repair
• Final invoice from Ascent
• Closed session regarding collective bargaining

The City Council approved an emergency declaration for a sewer main break, which waived standard bidding requirements. The final cost for the repair was $22,945.48.

• Approved emergency declaration for sewer line repair and waived bidding requirements (6-0)

City Council

The meeting includes routine procedural items and a scheduled closed session. During this session, the council will discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a).

• Closed session regarding collective bargaining

The January 23, 2024 Cle Elum City Council minutes are a one-page draft listing only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of the meeting agenda, a closed session to discuss collective bargaining under RCW 42.30.140(4)(a), and adjournment by motion. No substantive decisions, votes, dollar amounts, or discussion details are recorded in the supplied document. The minutes are marked DRAFT and contain no roll call names or vote tallies.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution supporting the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District's Proposition No. 1. The meeting also includes discussions on various construction task orders, water main projects, and downtown revitalization.

• Resolution 2024-002: Support for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District Proposition No. 1
• Task Order No. 2024-02: Second Street Pathway Phase 1
• Change Order No. 1: Second Street and Rossetti Way Water Main Project
• WSDOT Construction Agreement: First Street Improvements Phase 3 Downtown Revitalization
• Accounts Payables: $443,752.35 (Dec 31, 2023) and $405,687.11 (Jan 22, 2024)

The Council established a community-based salary commission and approved multiple construction agreements for water mains and pathways. They also passed a resolution supporting a school district levy and initiated the process to vacate a city right-of-way on Grant Street.

• Approved Ordinance 1665 to establish a Salary Commission (5-1)
• Approved Task Order No. 2024-002 for Second Street Pathway Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Second Street and Rossetti Way Water Main Project (6-0)
• Approved WSDOT Construction Agreement for First Street Improvements Phase 3 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-002 supporting Cle Elum-Roslyn School District Proposition No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved renewal of DNR Mutual Aid Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-001 to set a public hearing for Grant Street Alley ROW Vacate (5-1)
• Approved $317.98 water bill credit for Linda Hawk (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to three council members and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda includes reviewing progress estimates for First Street Downtown Revitalization and water main improvements. The council will also discuss prosecution services contracts and committee reorganization.

• Progress Estimate No. 8 & Final for First Street Downtown Revitalization Phase 3A & 3B
• WSDOT Project Review Reimbursable Agreement for SR 903 & Stafford Ave Roundabout
• Second Street and Rossetti Way Water Main Improvements progress estimate
• Professional Services Contract for Prosecution Services (January–December 2024)
• Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers dated December 26, 2023, totaling $1,548,953.94

The Council elected Councilmember Harper as Mayor Pro Tem and approved Ordinance 1664 to move meeting days to Tuesdays starting February 1, 2024. The body also approved several infrastructure project estimates and a contract for prosecution services.

• Elected Councilmember Harper as Mayor Pro Tem
• Approved Ordinance 1664 to change meeting day to Tuesday (6-0)
• Approved $1,548,953.94, $657,944.93, and $67,645.76 accounts payable vouchers
• Approved $202,049.57 in payroll vouchers
• Authorized Mayor to approve 2024 Fire Department Officers (6-0)
• Accepted First Street Downtown Revitalization Phase 3A & 3B as final (6-0)
• Approved WSDOT Project Review Reimbursement for SR 903 & Stafford Ave Roundabout (6-0)
• Approved Professional Service Contract for Prosecution Services (6-0)