The City Council conducted several administrative and operational actions, including the swearing-in of the new Police Chief and the appointment of a new City Administrator. Council members discussed and approved resolutions related to the Planning Commission, an interlocal agreement for Police Chief services, and a facility use agreement extension. Key public works projects were addressed, including final acceptance of the WWTP Digester 4 improvements and authorization for a water fire hydrant easement. Additionally, the Council reviewed and approved a license agreement for communications tower access, financial policy updates, and a petition for annexation. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and updates on various city infrastructure and management agreements.
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This Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap for the City of Wenatchee's physical, social, and economic growth over the next 20 years, embodying community values and vision. Key priorities include promoting an engaged, resilient, and inclusive city rooted in natural beauty, fostering economic development in emerging technologies, clean energy, and healthcare, and addressing housing affordability through diverse housing types. The plan also focuses on enhancing amenities, services, and infrastructure to create complete communities and ensure equitable opportunities for all residents, while honoring indigenous and agricultural heritage.
Jul 9, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Scheduled Meeting
The City Council meeting included a public comment session where citizens addressed various personal grievances and expressed appreciation for the council's work. The council approved agenda vouchers and minutes, a resolution for an appointment to the Arts, Recreation, and Parks Commission, a revision of the regular meeting schedule, and the designation of the mayor as a voting representative to the Greater Wache Regional Event Center Public Facilities District. A proclamation was read declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance to establish a new development review manager classification and authorized the application for public works board construction funding for a new utility maintenance garage project.
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.
