The council meeting addressed several key items, including the Wenatchee Slopes Project focusing on wildfire resiliency and drainage restoration. Discussion also covered the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-17 to amend the 2026 budget, authorization for construction services for the Millerdale Avenue Irrigation Canal Bridge project, and the introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-11 regarding the vacation of a portion of the Duncan Road right-of-way. Additionally, reports were reviewed regarding project construction contracts, budget amendments, and municipal financial compliance.
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The Council meeting involved several key actions, including the authorization of a contract for on-call traffic construction management and inspection services. The Council also passed a resolution to withdraw from operating its own local homeless housing program and to relinquish the associated document recording surcharge to Chelan County, while also entering into an amended interlocal agreement with the City of East Wenatchee for affordable housing services. Additionally, the Council approved the final contract voucher for a wastewater treatment plant viewing area project and approved the project budget sheet for the Wenatchee Avenue Streetscape Utilities.
Jun 18, 2026·Board meeting
Wenatchee City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to discuss four primary public works financial priorities. The first priority is the replacement of the Okanagan water reservoir, which involves proposed aggressive water rate increases to accommodate future growth and replace aging infrastructure. The second priority focuses on pavement preservation, addressing the decline in the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) through potential sales tax, property tax, or vehicle licensing fee adjustments, alongside in-house pavement repair pilots. The third priority involves the Arterial Street Fund, specifically securing local matching funds to leverage critical transportation grants. The final priority addresses the wastewater treatment plant expansion, necessary to accommodate increased urban density and future growth.
May 28, 2026·Board meeting
Wenatchee City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council conducted an executive session to discuss real estate pricing. Key items addressed included the approval of an interlocal agreement for district court services, the second amended and restated vacant land lease with the Pybus Market Charitable Foundation, and a surplus resolution for equipment and materials. Furthermore, the Council authorized several memoranda of understanding with AFSCME regarding job description revisions and reclassifications for the Permit Specialist, Water Quality Specialist, and Cross-Connection Control Specialist roles. Other actions included accepting a historic cemetery grant for mausoleum repairs and approving a consultant contract for the Ferry Street Bicycle Corridor development project.
