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 meeting included citizen comments regarding ongoing concerns about local homelessness and crime. Chelan County Commissioners gave a presentation on the collaboration between the county and the city, specifically highlighting improvements to jail intake safety and opioid remediation efforts. Key topics of discussion included the establishment of a task force to address unpermitted pop-up food vendors, as well as community concerns regarding residential zoning, cell tower installations, and short-term rental regulations.
Sep 24, 2026·Board meeting
Wenatchee City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting addressed concerns raised by a local business owner regarding the negative impacts of ongoing construction on local parking availability and revenue. Proclamations were issued declaring October 2026 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and September 24, 2026, as Digital Access Day. Additionally, representatives from the local Chamber of Commerce provided an overview of their organizational structure, highlighting new business location toolkits, programs supporting minority-owned businesses, and efforts to strengthen regional economic development and community engagement.
Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Wenatchee City Council Meeting
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.
